Meddling With Madness

Copyright © 2022 by Ivy Cole All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. For permission requests, contact [include publisher/author contact info]. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred. Book Cover by D’ Arte Oriel Map done with InkArnate Pro Editing by Kyla Lee Illustrations by OhSoNifty This is a fairy tale retelling of Alice In Wonderland. Things will be twisted from the author's view and this will not be the exact retelling of Wonderland. Characters may have the same names and a few of the same quirks but are unique characters from the author's mind. This retelling is a bit darker than the original, so if you do not like violence or blood, you may want to turn around before it’s too late. Trigger Warning: Possible Triggers: This is your trigger warning. The characters in this book went through many traumas. Some possible triggers include violence, blood, and abuse. This story is about a FMC who does not have to choose between her love interests. A few of her love interests do not mind crossing swords. So if males touching males is not your thing, then you may not want to go any further. But if you do, please enjoy! Inspiration Board for Meddling with Madness: https://pin.it/1nLS6th Music Inspiration: https://tinyurl.com/MwMPlaylist Dedications: To my husband, don’t worry. They are just book boyfriends. Thank you for your constant support. Love you forever and always. To the teachers who said I was stupid and couldn't write worth shit. Haha, bitches look at me now! To my Beta Reader, this book wouldn't have made it this far without you. You gave me the courage and advice to be the author I knew I could be. Thank you! To those who never felt like they belonged. To those wishing for a happy ending. To those who wanted a place of their own. This is for you. Find your Wonderland. Alyce has never felt like she belonged in her own world. Being attached to a curse that was brought about by the original Alice puts a damper on having a normal life. But she always knew that she was different, different because the images that plagued her every night were of Wonderland. They never bothered her like they did her previous family members. When she finds herself looking into her mirror and falling through it, she realizes that the magic she always felt was real. Now being surrounded by the men she dreamed about, she isn’t sure how she should proceed. How does she fit into this world where she always thought she belonged? Is she the chosen one? You may find it’s fun meddling with madness. Perhaps you're on the edge of madness. Or maybe completely mad. But the best people are, didn’t you know? Map of Wonderland A bit about Wonderland:Females rule in Wonderland. If a male marries into royalty, he will share the equivalent rank but rule beside the female. The female looks to her male or males for guidance while ruling. Rulers of each Suit are then ruled by the Queen of Wonderland. How things used to be before the war:Heartz - Ruled by a Countess and Count, this Suit is known to produce the most painters, singers, and those who work with animals due to this Suit being ruled from the heart. This Suit believes in love and peace.Dymondz - Ruled by an Empress and Emperor, this Suit is known to produce the knowledgeable Wonderlanders. Healers and Engineers come from this Suit due to the rulers believing in the wealth of knowledge. Mind over heart is the motto of this Suit. Clubbz - Ruled by a Lady and a Lord, this Suit rules with honesty and believes in hard work. This Suit is filled with the most agriculture due to the high numbers of farmers and fishermen.Spaydz - Ruled by a Commander and her male counterpart the Commandant, they rule this Suit with honor and often brutality. Most warriors, assassins, mercenaries, and guards are from this Suit. They are taught from a young age to fight and protect. Contents 1. Chapter One 2. Chapter Two 3. Chapter Three 4. Chapter Four 5. Chapter Five 6. Chapter Six 7. Chapter Seven 8. Chapter Eight 9. Chapter Nine 10. Chapter Ten 11. Chapter Eleven 12. Chapter Twelve 13. Chapter Thirteen 14. Chapter Fourteen 15. Chapter Fifteen 16. Chapter Sixteen 17. Chapter Seventeen 18. Chapter Eighteen 19. Chapter Nineteen 20. Chapter Twenty 21. Chapter Twenty-One 22. Chapter Twenty-Two 23. Chapter Twenty-Three 24. Chapter Twenty-Four 25. Chapter Twenty-Five 26. Chapter Twenty-Six 27. Chapter Twenty-Seven 28. Chapter Twenty-Eight 29. Chapter Twenty-Nine 30. Chapter Thirty 31. Chapter Thirty-One 32. Chapter Thirty-Two 33. Chapter Thirty-Three 34. Chapter Thirty-Four 35. Chapter Thirty-Five 36. Chapter Thirty-Six 37. Chapter Thirty-Seven 38. Chapter Thirty-Eight 39. Chapter Thirty-Nine 40. Chapter Forty About Author Chapter one Alyce May 4thI startle awake, a cry stuck in my throat. That was the craziest dream I've had in a while. Grumbling, I shove a pillow over my face. Holy whistling tea kettles, that was scary. My phone goes off, the familiar ringtone loud in my otherwise quiet apartment. Ugh. Feeling around for my phone, I finally find it before the song ends. "What? It's too early for phone calls, Edi." He scoffs. "I'm just checking on my favorite little sister."Sitting up in bed, I grin and tease, "I'm your only sister. Not much competition.""And that's why you're my favorite."Sliding out of bed, I head to my closet to get ready for the day. "I'm fine as usual. The madness hasn't consumed me yet." I feel like I may have put a little too much sarcasm