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The Rat King by azimodo
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He dubbed himself the Rat King when he foresaw the rodents crawling on his corpse, weaving in and out of his garments like a sensation, like a disease. Now he waits for them down in the ornate sewer home he fashioned. It is a fickle thing, the premonition of one's own death. It does strange things to the mind. They think him mad. She is the Rat King's Mute: beautiful and hideous, alluring and repulsive, fascinating, and yet, forgettable. A complimenting conjecture. Rumors have flourished in the dark; in those empty chasms he chose the arched halls and hidden rooms as an escape from the changing world around him. It will crumble only when the Pied Piper stops playing-and the rats return. _____________________________________________ Highest ranking: #345 in Paranormal 2/5/2018 Please note: violence, blood, sexual themes, and coarse language will appear in The Rat King.
Paragon - Book I by azimodo
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*COMPLETE* There are whispers across the kingdoms that the Paragon, that strangely gifted person who can wield all four Skills, has been found. They're wrong, of course. No one has caught the Paragon. Allayria should know: she's it. But Allayria doesn't want to be the Paragon, and in her pursuit of freedom she finds herself enmeshed in a web of lies, caught in a group who might be even more dangerous than she could have imagined. Still, she's not the only one who has problems: bigger tides of change and danger are shifting across the world she has been assigned to protect. The Jarles, a kingdom in the east, has begun moving across its borders, and there are strange murmurings about what they have done, and where all the children they abducted have gone. Faced with responsibilities she never wanted, and a life she thought she could never have, Allayria must decide how she will help--and if she will be the Paragon at all. _____________________ WIP Cover art and written work by Azi. Highest ranking: #66 in Fantasy 2/3/2018 Hi everyone! Thanks a ton for taking the time to read Paragon. I'm so excited to share it with you, and to hear your feedback, theories, and insight. It's just me, myself, and I on this one (no beta) so if you catch any errors or inconsistencies, give me a shout--it will be much appreciated. The plan is to release a new chapter each weekend until we reach the end. - Azi Note: violence, sexual themes, and some coarse language will appear in Paragon.
Partisan - Book II by azimodo
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*COMPLETE* "People don't believe in us anymore. They don't believe that in the end we will do what is right. We can't let them down. We can't let Ben win." Decisions made on top of the lonely, wind-swept cliff of Lethinor reverberate around the five kingdoms as war begins in earnest. This is a sequel to Paragon, it's my very, very, very strong recommendation you read it first, otherwise you will be totally lost. I am not joking. If your interest is piqued, here's a quick blurb for Paragon: _____________________ There are whispers across the kingdoms that the Paragon, that strangely gifted person who can wield all four Skills, has been found. They're wrong, of course. No one has caught the Paragon. Allayria should know: she's it. But Allayria doesn't want to be the Paragon, and in her pursuit of freedom she finds herself enmeshed in a web of lies, caught in a group who might be even more dangerous than she could have imagined. _____________________ You can read Paragon here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/95374969-paragon Highest ranking: #86 in Fantasy 2/10/2018 WIP Cover art and written work by Azi. Please note: violence, sexual themes, and coarse language will appear in Partisan.
Prodigal - Book III by azimodo
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*COMPLETE* Allayria promised to do what it takes to stop the Jarles, to make the ugly decision. She thinks, at last, she understands what the dynast meant. The lesson earned from the top of that lonely cliff and given the dark murky water below. It's time to put the rotting thing in its drawer. ___________________ This is a sequel to Paragon + Partisan, it's my very, very, very strong recommendation you read them first. You can read Paragon here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/95374969-paragon WIP Cover art and written work by Azi. Please note: violence, sexual themes, and coarse language will appear in Prodigal.
Ve'Rah Daa (The Ephemeral: Book 3) by gtgrandom
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[25 Chapter Preview of 2024 Edition. 2025 Edition coming soon to Amazon] Book 3 in The Ephemeral series. After the attack on Havenbrooke, Alex Kingsley―a social outcast turned war hero―is now the most powerful woman in Ells. But her life, along with Will's future and the fate of 2,000 demonic prisoners, rests in the hands of the High Court. And the weeds have every reason to condemn her. It's up to Alex and her peers to shift their people's perceptions of women, enemies, and military precedents before the nation's antiquated foundations collapse. But to the west, Regulas is already preparing his retribution, and humanity's clock is ticking.
The Goblin's Heir by AllieSalone
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Book 3 of The Goblin's Trilogy All things must come to an end. Matilda knows that better than most, but that hasn't stopped her from trying to postpone the inevitable. Despite her best efforts to delay it as long as she can, her sons are grown now and their own coronation must be carried out. Little does she know that more than just Knut's reign as goblin king is going down The End's gullet and saving everything she and Knut built together may require severing the head from the snake before it can bite its own tail once again. Special thanks to @thisrosewillneverdie for the stunning covers and banner she made!
The Goblin's Throne by AllieSalone
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The Goblin's Trilogy #2 Nearly six years have passed since the goblin king and queen overthrew Queen Mab, took ownership of the Unseelie court and turned their kingdom into an empire. Life could not be any better for the goblin king and his human bride. Knut has recovered well from his ordeal and has taken up the mantle of the emperor with his usual unbridled enthusiasm. Matilda has settled into the life of an empress and mother both surprisingly happily. Their twins, Fritjof and Floki, just learned to stab things properly, their youngest, Odd, is learning to speak more than just growl and Matilda's currently expecting her fourth child. For the first time in her entire life, Matilda truly feels content. However, when she is betrayed in the worst possible way by a trusted friend and she suffers an unbearable tragedy, Matilda's thirst for more is awoken like a slumbering beast. Her grief will turn her into a monster. A monster that will stop at nothing to protect the goblin's throne and bring suffering to all those that would dare try to claim it. Special thanks to @thisrosewillneverdie for the stunning covers and banner she made!
The Goblin's Crown by AllieSalone
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The Goblin's Trilogy #1 After being raised by her three criminal brothers, Matilda is used to stealing what she wants. However, when she picks the wrong person's pocket, she, unfortunately, wins the attentions of the goblin king, or well, prince actually. In one fell swoop, her life shifts and a thief is made a queen. The queen of a hoard of nasty, ugly, vile creatures with a taste for chaos. Surprisingly, she finds that this arrangement suits her just fine. But even the goblin queen's crown might not be enough to slate Matilda's greed as she sets her sights on overthrowing Queen Mab and becoming ruler over the entire Unseelie Court. ---- Author's note: I'm shooting to update every Thursday or Friday, depending on my work schedule. Happy reading and beware of goblins. Beautiful cover is courtesy of @thisrosewillneverdie
Lies Unfold (Law and Lies #1) by Agentbluewriter
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Winning is the only important thing to Ambria Alvarez. Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero is her motto in life; seize the day by winning all cases that she will handle. Atty. Ambria is a snobby lawyer that will undercover a murder case that happened in a prestigious law school. In the process of solving, she discovers the secrets of the people that are involved in the case. Will she be able to solve the truth of the case and unfold all the lies? *** A shrewd lawyer focused only on winning, Atty. Ambria Alvarez is assigned to handle a case. Everything is perfectly fine and it flows perfectly in a plan to win the case. Until she discovers who committed the crime. It is one of her important people in her life. But, she believes that person is not the one who did the crime. No matter what, she will defend the truth. With the help of his best friend, she disguised herself as a college student in a prestigious top law school to find the real killer who does the crime. The deeper she indulges in the case, the more she will find herself drowning in a pool of questions. She will encounter lies that soon unfold. - [ Status: Completed ✔ ] Highest Hashtag Rankings Achieved: #11 in political | 01-02-21 | #5 in attorney | 01-08-21 | #1 in prosecutor | 01-06-22 | Lies Unfold. [ First installment of Law and Lies Duology ] Genre: Mystery/Thriller, Crime, Law Fiction Written by: Agentbluewriter All Rights Reserved © 2021
Anna Karenina by LeoTolstoy
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"Anna Karenina" is the tragedy of married aristocrat and socialite Anna Karenina and her affair with the affluent Count Vronsky. The story starts when she arrives in the midst of a family broken up by her brother's unbridled womanizing—something that prefigures her own later situation, though with less tolerance for her by others.