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Dark Blue by starfromouterspace
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"Because I really don't have a future. I don't believe in myself. I'm not sure if I know myself anymore. That's why I come up here, because I am scared." ~ What would you give to not have to tread on eggshells everyday, scared off tipping the balance? What would you give to be able to believe in yourself just once? What would you give to be able to just speak up and say what you want to say? Someone, somewhere would give anything. Delilah is a someone looking for a voice but to her she's drowning and doesn't know what to do with life. But there is one thing she clings on to. The stars. When the sky turns dark blue and the stars come out, she can escape to her own world, be herself for once. But as things start to unravel and come out into the open, thanks to a mysterious boy, will Delilah ever realise what she's looking for and believe in herself? ~ Copyright ©2013 by Y u e h-C h i a L o | All Rights Reserved.
Inkblots: A Tale of Magic, Adventure, and Romance by laurel_coronet
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As readers, we all feel like books are magic. But in Alia's world, they really are-or The Book is, at least. They say it was a gift from the gods, the source of the magic that runs through Beldara and a way to document the amazing adventures of the Heroes. Alia has always been fascinated by the Book and its wonderful stories, but her gender and birth mean she can never join the priesthood and tend to the storytelling magic. But when something goes wrong in the latest chapter of the Story, only Alia's ability for reading has a chance at unraveling the mystery. She'll have to fight her way against great odds--first against the willpower of her elders and then against the terrors of the outside world--if there's to be any chance at success. Good thing she has a few Heroes at her side... Or is it? The first 50,000 words of this were written in 30 days for NaNoWriMo 2014. The rest is continuing at fast pace, and updates are once a week. Check it out if you love reading, magic, adventure, romance, and a fresh and original story.
Rosamond Eternal: The Jaguar Key (a shifter fantasy adventure romance) by KatherineStarbird
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Intro chapter to Rosamond Eternal and the Jaguar Key. Rosamond has a secret: she's a jaguar shifter hiding from an eternal stalker. Rosamond wants to live an ordinary human life, but the Eternals have other plans. Her boyfriend leaves. Her friends betray her. And Gideon the Dragon demands that she use her ability to cross the planes of death to trap a powerful god in the afterlife--a god to whom Rosamond owes a debt of loyalty. To top it all, a psychopathic sorcerer poisons her with his dark magic and it's draining her life away. Someone is behind the chaos, but who? And why target her? Will Rosamond unravel the hidden mysteries before the sorcerer's lethal spell runs its course?
Merlin's Gold by TheOrangutan
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(Historical Fiction / Adventure) Treachery and intrigue, adventure, action and romance are at the fore in this tale set around the legends of Arthur and Merlin. The court of King Arthur is under threat from Hengist's Saxons who, lured by the promise of gold and land, surge out from the Saxon Shore to wreak havoc in the peaceful lands beyond. The Knights of the Round Table and their allies sally forth to defend the fragile peace. Will traitors bring down Camelot and the Kingship of Arthur? Can Merlin find the legendary hoard of the Dragon? Merlin's Gold awaits, for those who are brave or foolish enough to seek it out...
The Flower of King and Knights by senseiseth
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The Age of Arthur is over, for fifteen years the lands of Britannia have been subjected to wars, raids, and those who have survived are forced to endure a land of chaos and death unseen in decades. All is lost, Avalon is all but forgotten, the Vikings and Saxons have returned a hundred fold, and no lord can unite the peoples of Britannia to end constant slaughter. Until now... From a land and time unseen in years, comes the heir to the House of Pendragon. Raised by Merlin, trained in the art of war by surviving Knights of the Round Table, he has returned to his homeland to bring order and justice to his people. But with deceitful lords, roaming invaders, and old foes from beyond the grave, will the legacy of Arthur be triumphant? With Caliburn and Excalibur at his disposal, will this one chance of survival prevail? Only time will tell... From the Isle of Avalon, to the Kingdom of the Faes, to the highlands of Scotland, the grasslands of Ireland, and the parapets of Camelot, The Flower of King and Knights is a continuation of a narrative that has entranced and delighted generations. Filled with epic battles, passionate romance, and legendary characters, Ector Pendragon will learn what it means to be a king, to be a leader, to be a hero.
CHAMPIONS (The Lost Chronicles of Eden, #1) [Published] by KarrenRenzSena
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Gabriel didn't know what hit him. One moment, he was staring at his lovely date, and the next, she was pulling out a gun and shooting random men on the street. The first, she shot in the head. He had a black suit on, as if he just came from a meeting. There was a calamari vendor who was dipping squid rings on a batter before frying it. She shot him in the chest. Without batting an eye, she cocked her gun and shot in the guts a Fine Arts student crossing the street. He stared aghast at his date, who calmly tucked her gun back into her bag as if she did nothing out of the ordinary. 'Oh, yeah. I shoot random men while sipping on a hot cup of overpriced coffee. Just felt like it, you know? Oh, would you like some more sugar on your latte?' Gabriel shook his head to clear his mind off the crazy thought. He swallowed the huge lump in his throat and gaped at Selina. “What the heck?!” he screamed when he was able to find his voice. Selina turned to Gabriel and smiled. “You saw that? Good. You’re the seventh Candidate. Come with me.” With that, Gabriel gets thrown into a wild adventure involving Guardians (who are neither angels nor spirits) and their never-ending war against the demons that ravage all the Worlds—both visible and invisible. As he journeys with newfound, if albeit weird and cranky allies, he learns more about himself, his elusive past, his destiny and ultimately finds out what it means to be a true Champion—and maybe find love in the process, too. **"Champions" is a published and fast-selling book in the Philippines. For more info, visit www.karrenrenzsena.com or www.kerygmabooks.com and www.kerygmabooks.com/ebooks **Available in Google Books **Available soon in Amazon **Complete
Glitches by marissameyer22
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In this prequel to Cinder, we see the results of the plague play out, and the emotional toll it takes on Cinder. Something that may, or may not, be a glitch….
King Of Britain by Inkpot
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It was the year of our Lord 496; the wars had been raging for more than fifteen years now. England was falling apart, not one corner unscathed by the horrors of war. King Richard’s campaigns had claimed the lives of so many of England’s young men and boys that there was a fear it would not survive this war. It was rumoured that the legendary sword, Excalibur had stopped responding to Richard, proving to all that a new king was needed. Richard himself had no heirs, his love betrayed him for another and the wound she had left consumed his heart. Fearing his own death and the question of who was next in line, Richard banned all talk of a new king and stoically claimed that Excalibur was still working for him, the way it had when his heart was still open. But Excalibur wouldn’t and couldn’t protect him any longer…
Armor by stormcloud08
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Isabella, future queen of Gardia, unlike any lady of her time, is no damsel, but a fierce warrior. Though respected by men and shunned by women she fleetingly wonders what it would be like to fall in love. The Head Knight of Jaria, enemy nation of Gardia, Aiden has resented women for most of his life and relishes in the fact that his job keeps him out of their conniving clutches. What happens when war threatens and stoic Aiden meets the formidable Isabella? Sparks fly in more ways than one. Cover by DemeterLucy
The Robber Knight's Love by RobThier
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Ayla has uncovered a terrible secret: the man she loves is in fact her worst enemy. As a mighty army gathers to destroy her and her people, she must ask herself: will he join them to destroy her? Must she cut him out of her heart to survive? Or is there another way – a way to forgiveness and... love? Sequel to Robert Thier's #1 Hit 'The Robber Knight'.