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The Time Traveller's Ball (The Erik Midgard Case Files Volume 1) by kdnorwich1
The Time Traveller's Ball (The Erik Midgard Case Files Volume 1)
kdnorwich1
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  • Parts 15
How do you solve a murder when every single suspect has a time machine? Time-travelling police officer Erik Midgard has a problem. He has seen his own future. His fate is set. There is no way out. There is nothing he can do to escape it. He is going to die. But in the meantime, he has a murder to solve. On the moons of Mars, 900 years into the future, the wealthiest men and women in the solar system are arriving for the biggest night in the social calendar. The invitations are exclusively for people rich enough to own their own time machines. It is meant to be the greatest party in history. No one is supposed to die there. But when the guest of honour is found dead after the last dance, Erik and his partner Mirabi find themselves facing the greatest challenge of their careers. Trapped in a luxurious mansion and surrounded by millionaires, lovers, enemies, assassins, terrorists, robot doubles, hidden grudges, secret agendas and a criminal genius plotting his masterpiece, Erik and Mirabi must solve the case before its consequences can explode across the solar system. But as they sift through the evidence and the details of the crime start to appear, Erik finds himself beginning to wonder. Is his destiny truly written in stone? Or could there be a way for him to change it? A Wattpad Featured Book Selected by the BBC for their official Doctor Who reading list.
The Seer's Child  by Julianne_Summers
The Seer's Child
Julianne_Summers
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  • Parts 13
Is it possible to change your destiny when it's already been foretold? Rival clans, Saxon Britons, and terrifying raiders threaten the safety of Tualla's clan and their Pagan way of life. By accepting a marriage proposal, Tualla believes that she is fulfilling the prophecy of bringing peace and security to her people. When her village is attacked, Tualla barely escapes with her life. Forced to flee through enemy territory, she finds herself an unlikely ally. Having lost everything she holds dear, will she accept her fate or make her own destiny? This is my ONC 2021 entry using prompt 20- Born under a special star, you're destined to end a reign of terror. But now that you're an adult, you realise that's not who you want to be and that you have become the one responsible for the terror. Please note: this story does depict scenes of violence, gore and other mature content.
The Fox and the Merchant (On Hold) by adelineday
The Fox and the Merchant (On Hold)
adelineday
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  • Parts 43
'The flames in the hearth had died down, but Ichiro's desire continued to burn as he awaited Kumiko's response.' Japan, late sixteenth century. When Ichiro, a young and inexperienced merchant's son, travels to collect wares for his family's tea business, he encounters obstacles in the form of ruthless bandits and supernatural creatures out to cause mischief. Among them is Kumiko, an impulsive fox demon who begins to rethink her purpose in life after saving him from danger. As feelings of lust blossom into love, can they earn each other's trust before it's too late? Cover designed by @annie1loves1you
Of the Twisted and the Lost by polaroidcolours
Of the Twisted and the Lost
polaroidcolours
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  • Parts 68
[FEATURED] Upon discovering mermens exist, Sera Chang and teenage detective Junjie Williams work together to kidnap a merman as proof that these once-thought fictional creatures exist.
A Small World by girlnextdoor1322
A Small World
girlnextdoor1322
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  • Parts 3
twins Corey and Stephan's mom just remarried and are about to meet Ricks son for the first time. when Corey sees him for the first time her world come crashing down. ( will change and update description the more i write)
Vanish (ONC Finalist) by elveloy
Vanish (ONC Finalist)
elveloy
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  • Parts 26
Aled is a gay man in a soldier's uniform. Unhappy with the turn his country is taking, Aled seizes the opportunity to enter a mysterious portal into the strange, primitive world of Thera. Finding himself trapped there, Aled discovers Marius, a man left to wander blindly in the wilderness. Surrounded by intrigue, Aled and Marius must find a way to trust each other, to save both themselves and Thera's Lady. 2022 AMBY AWARDS Winner for Alternate Universe stories. Finalist for the Open Novella Contest 2017/8. Sci-Fi and LGBT ♥ **Edited version now available on Amazon etc with the title PORTAL**
Still Here by girlnextdoor1322
Still Here
girlnextdoor1322
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  • Parts 11
Ronnie, her father, and little brother move to the small town of Black Mist Harbor, Connecticut. When they get there they hear rumors about a death that happened in their back shed over 20 years ago and find out the town thinks their house is haunted. Ronnie and her dad are not believers but things slowly start to change, each night they start to notice unexplainable things happening. With new friends, Ronnie starts asking questions about the paranormal as she starts feeling like she's going crazy. She already has a dark secret from her past, can she handle this on top of everything else that seems to be happening? ***soon to be an episode story!"** ⚠️warning ⚠️ preferred age is 18+ This story touches on sensitive topics. This is for mature readers only due to graphic situations and language. May have triggers concerning rape and abuse. I own all rights to this story, if you see this anywhere else, please report it!! Enjoy
Inyanga's Star and Other Constellations by EscritoraMia
Inyanga's Star and Other Constellations
EscritoraMia
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  • Parts 73
EDITORS PICK 2020. A new student doesn't think her mother understands how magic works. Inyanga Numbia will be the first in her family to go to Magicians' College, and she's going to find out. "Why doesn't Magicians' College just let anyone in?" "Won't they make more money if they accept everyone?" "If magicians get better jobs, why not send everyone?" These are the kinds of questions one would expect a bright young applicant to ask - but maybe not the second after receiving her acceptance letter. The Constellations stories are infinite, with infinite possibilities: Immortal girls at Magicians' College learn the laws of magic are built on a lie. The inventor of time travel wanted more hours in a day in which to read books. A mother chooses to bring a baby into the world, even though it will drain her immortality. Magician scientists discover the secrets of the universe to make the future brighter. Apartment hunting to get out of the Shade, Cielo and her esposa find the dream flat, but when they turn up to move in, the unit they signed has vanished. When transitioning spells become free, Chiara transitions to female and watches all of Soliara try out the gender with her. A server at a cafe rebels when the boss magician always fails to pay back pay. Bay steals from the till to save up for magic school, but she's addicted to Story, an immersive experience drug, and she'll spend all her solidae to get it. And more. Cover by @blackhazex Highest Rankings: #2 in Contemporary Fantasy 03/19/2020 #2 in YA Fantasy 09/16/2020 #15 in Magicians 09/03/2020 #41 in science-fantasy 09/29/2020 #80 in Urban Fantasy 09/29/2020 #459 in Paranormal 09/16/2020 Fantasy - somewhere over the rainbow. If you love this story, help me rank in the Fantasy category by givin' me a star at each chapter's end!
Playing with Words by cdcraftee
Playing with Words
cdcraftee
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  • Parts 56
The 2020 collection of my weekly 500 word 'flasher' creations. Based from a randomly chosen single prompt word, I attempt to meet the challenge each week.
The Chocolate Hearts Awards [JUDGING] by Hot_Chocolate_Awards
The Chocolate Hearts Awards [JUDGING]
Hot_Chocolate_Awards
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  • Parts 26
~Love is in the air~ Welcome to our second award show! This is the perfect opportunity for your work to be recognized by your peers and gain some choco hearts. You might even discover your next favorite author! Feel free to submit your book or apply to become a judge, it's super easy and we have many categories to choose from. ~Deadline to submit forms is February 14th~ [ ] Open [X] Judging [ ] Closed