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Of Spellbooks and Thieves | SAMPLE by TheConfusedTurtle
TheConfusedTurtle
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Magic is a powerful yet fleeting thing. Those blessed with its presence are given a choice: to do good for their fellow man or to be corrupted. Tobias has neither magic nor the pressure of its power and has lived a peaceful, secluded life because of this. That is, before he stumbles across the key to power: a spellbook. Desperate to unlock its secrets, he accepts it as the promise of something greater. Until the day a thief snatches the book out from under him. In an effort to get it back, Tobias is thrust out into the dangerous world beyond the comfort of his home. Dragons, secrets, and wild magic lurk around every corner he turns, and he has no hope of catching the thief on his own. In order to reclaim his book and safely return home, Tobias must learn to adapt to the shifting world outside. But as he is joined by others who volunteer to aid him in his search for the thief, he realizes there's more to her than he thinks, and the spellbook is only the beginning. [𝟑𝐱 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝] ~~𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥 ~~Cover by @Penneywithaney
Dawn of the Starships (Formerly called A Starship Called Starsong) by CrystalScherer
CrystalScherer
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Rachel, a junior assistant in the cargo bay, wasn't prepared for the spaceship's AI to gain awareness during what should have been a routine update, nor had anyone expected it to take exception to the crew and the crates of illegal cargo aboard. Rachel races against time to try and get life-saving systems back online while stranded in the middle of deep space. Unfortunately for her, the AI can access every system, door, and airlock. As truths emerge, the AI realizes that even computers can make miscalculations, and it focuses on the young woman who had dared to confront it. Rachel is left floundering when the AI decides that she would make an excellent captain, albeit one in need of training. As she struggles to learn her new duties and dodge shady government groups, she must ultimately discover what it truly means to be a Starship Captain. ------- There is no romance in this story. Copyright April 2018. All Rights Reserved. Readers may not copy, alter, translate, or steal this story. Fanfictions are allowed to use my *world* and *AI set-up* as long as credit is given.
Vial #127 by CassieWood761
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Fourteen year old, Emma, used to live a typical life but after a world dominating infection spreads, her life is far from normal. Now, she is alone in the vast word, trying to survive in the apocalyptic world. her family is gone, she has no home, and she is constantly confronted with trouble. With many challenges and life threatening choices, will she beat the odds? Her hope is kept alive, knowing that there must be other survivors. Some are good, but some have been crazed by the brutal end of civilization. Will she be forever alone? Or will she find a loyal group to face this new world? Vial #127 is captivating story of trust, hardship and perseverance. Join Emma on a life changing journey though many desperate situations. Ride with her to see if she will survive. **Please note that when I finish the novel I will go through an extreme editing stage** ***I have completed editing stage one, but will do another check for errors***
Blowing Embers by LaurenDMSmith
LaurenDMSmith
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Kallai has a tendency to make things explode. Not on purpose, but every spell she's ever tried has gone up in a puff of smoke. Literally. And being the only mage in school who can't actually perform a spell has left her at the mercy of those looking for an easy target. It takes her meeting Shuu, a boy who claims to have been sent away from a war, to get her to really open her eyes to the world and her situation. But Shuu isn't safe to be around, and the longer Kallai is with him, the closer to the fire she gets. NaNoWriMo 2013