[Best Fantasy Story Winner at Fiction Awards 2016] In a world where everyone can use magic, Kiel is a non-mage - until he makes a deal that would change his life forever. A deal that ultimately pulls him into a web of lies, ancient riddles, and fatal secrets, where one wrong step could bring his untimely demise. Blurb In a world where everyone can use magic, where treasure hunters, alchemists, and warlocks are common professions, and where mage duels are the most popular form of entertainment, Kiel is a non-mage-a person who doesn't have the aptitude to use magic on regular basis - until he meets Elaru-a spell breaker of mysterious origin, wielder of the fabled 'Aethernea of Sight' - eyes that can see magic, who claims she can give him the power to become the greatest mage world of Halnea has ever seen. Coerced into binding his soul to hers, Kiel finds himself pulled into a web of secrets, where one wrong step could end in his untimely demise. Who, or what is Elaru Wayvin really? What is her relation to the ruling 15 noble mage families? What is the source of The Ink - a mysterious plague spreading through the continent? What is the Aetherneal bond between them and what has it turned them into? What is the truth behind gods and divine magic? Why has the third race of Halnea-the Ascended, mysteriously disappeared, and what is the connection between the remaining two races? In the search for truth, Kiel and Elaru enroll at the most prestigious University of Magic. Yet, between awkward social events, falling in love, thrilling competitions, blood curling battles, irritating peers, and damnable love rivals, there is little time for studying. And as if avoiding sinister plots from all sides wasn't difficult enough, their new detestable mentor takes them on a voyage into the uncharted forbidden zone filled with unspeakable secrets, ancient riddles, man-eating monsters, and deadly traps. A quest that just might end up changing the fate of the entire world.

Lyra has always known she was special. She is has what you would call a pure aura which no one has had in a long time. She is more powerful than anyone has ever been although she doesn't know it yet. With her unknown past she is considered to be a orphan. In this dangerous time, she doesn't know who she can trust. So what happens next shocks her to the bone. She finds something that hasn't been seen for centuries. She finds her dragon. This discovery drags her down into a world full of terror, adventure, romance and mystery, but she wouldn't trade it for anything.

Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.

On the planet known as Methoria, people known as Methorians all had the ability to control a single element, be it one of the main elements(Air, Earth, Water, Fire, Mind) or the sub-elements (Metal, Ice, Lightning). They are otherwise, known as elementals. Over half a century ago, there was a war between Darkness and Elementals. The darkness were consisted of shadows, who were unlike normal elementals, and were said to be evils me wanting to wipe out the whole race of elementals. About 500 years ago, a dark and evil shadow, known as The Ruler had been able to control and led the shadows to war. Fortunately, with the help of The Five, five people who were the most powerful of their elements each one with one of the main elements, had been able to conquer The Ruler and sent him to a deep slumber. It is said that The Ruler would awake one day once again, attempting to take over Methoria once again. That would be when a new generation of The Five would take the roles of the previous Five and save the planet from destruction. It has been 500 years since there was a war. All has been peaceful in Methoria for the past half a century... A fourteen year old girl, Ember, has been accepted to Elemental Academy, where students will discover their element and learn how to control them. This would be Ember's first year in Elemental Academy, where she would learn much more about her element, or should it be her elements. *Do note that this book is being rewritten and published as "Vanishing" under my profile!

Arabella Daniels thought she was normal, sure she was the daughter of a world famous fashion designer, and the owner of a multi-billionaire law firm, but despite the fact she grew up under nannys and was homeschooled in Paris, London and New York, she was stil Arabella Daniels, still human. But that all changes when she is scouted, not to be a model or sport player but an elemental. Elementals have the power to wield the elements in unique ways, very rarely the same gifts are repeated but all revolve around Water, Earth, Fire or Air. Elementals are found from around the world by Scouters, able to see magical potential and sent to elemental academy to be trained. When Arabella arives to the strange school, she finds a place she believes could be home. Hiding her immense wealth and heritage she strives to discover her magic and find a family. Things don't always go to plan however and she soon finds herself in a feud with the meanest girl of the school and continues to run into Nate, the resident charismatic bad-boy with the strongest magic and pure bloodline. As Arabells discovers herself and a new world, she faces trials and tribulations and has to decide if the sacrafice is worth it.

There is a school for the gifted, but not the gifts you are expecting. These gifts are the power to control the elements. This academy finds these teens and kids and bring them to learn how to control their element. No one has been gifted with more than one elemental power. Until now.

As I looked around at the merry faces of my family I could not help but feel warm inside as I stepped up onto the platform I could almost hear the moon goddess deciding what power to give to me. I was part of the Wysmera tribe and on your 18th birthday the moon goddess gave us a gift. As the stars united I felt it begin. I was circled by flames, and felt the cool breeze of the wind and flowers blossom in my hair and I could feel the slight drizzle of rain. Then I heard her “I give you the power of the Elements, Earth, Wind, Water, Fire and Spirit now go my child your tribe needs you though take this necklace and never part with it.” As she put the necklace around me I found myself back down where my tribe was but before I could say anything it all went black the last thing I saw was fire and people screaming….

Six kingdoms.... Six elements. In the kingdom of Cinuvia, Destiny, the princess, was born with not one or 2 of the elemental powers, but all of them. Nature, Ice, Flames, Liquids, Electric, and Metal. She is special. And because of that, people want to use her powers, for evil. But there's a catch, she has a secret. A secret that she doesn't even know. What would happen if she did get kidnapped? Would she be rescued? Or will the evil figure out her secret before she does? Well you tell me, use your EYES. --------------------------------------------------- Completed ------------------------------------------------

Five Elements. One school. In a world unknown to man, there is a place called Dimicel. Each person who lives here controls one of the five elements- air, fire, earth, animal, and water. 300 years ago Dimicel was ravaged by war, but now is a thriving and successful civilization. From ages 11 to 18, every child must attend Dimicel's School for Elements, where students live during the school year and go home for the summer. Ramaya Naciat, an air element going into her fourth year of schooling, is expecting yet another boring, typical two semesters. She brings with her only a suitcase, her wits, and her strength (oh, and her little sister). The year unravels much differently than ones past, and Ramaya, her sister, and her friends will be tested, share laughs, shed tears, fall in love, and discover things hidden since times of war. But one thing's for certain. It will be one unforgettable year. -~- WARNING: this is a very raw piece of writing that combines four years of writing and many plot discrepancies. Read at your own risk, but the writing and plot does improve gradually. Written collaboratively by Wien and Megan(purplepuppy202 and megamoo68)