Talibah and her best friend Letes have kept a secret between them for years. As the daughter of the Head Librarian of the Library of Alexandria in Egypt around 200 BCE, Talibah has access to a wealth of knowledge strictly denied women and girls. But being the daughter of the man who oversees this haven of learning and discovery certainly has its perks. Since age eight, Talibah has been stealing, or rather, borrowing papyrus scrolls from the library and bringing them to her and Letes' most treasured place, the abandoned courtyard on the outskirts of the city that they have transformed into their own makeshift classroom. Four years later, Talibah and Letes spend all their free time in this special spot reading, writing, and unearthing life's wonders. When one day the two girls are followed into their hiding place, they soon find themselves with a growing number of young students. Quickly overcoming their hesitations to share their secret, the two friends cultivate a flourishing place of study for those in the city who would otherwise be refused the opportunity to learn. In this coming of age story, Talibah begins to bear more and more on her strong shoulders as she risks her safety by spreading forbidden knowledge and as she senses a growing tension in Alexandria as religious and political turmoil heighten daily. Her place in the middle of all this conflict is still unclear, but Talibah knows she must do whatever she can to empower herself, her best friend, and their new flock of outcast students.

A listless girl who isn't quite human. A sorcerer looking for answers from a brilliant engineer. An herbalist from a time of oppression. This anthology of short tales will follow heroes and villains, scions of ancient houses and lowborn goodfolk, mortals, shifters, fey, and dragons. Whether contemporary with the adventures of a sky woman from Sandharbor or set in the distant past, Tales of the Five Kingdoms offers new lands, new cultures, lore, and the secret workings of the Continent. (Stories containing spoilers for The Empress Saga will be marked.) A/N: Full disclosure, a lot of these stories are ones I'm writing primarily as practice in different forms, subgenres, and character types. For instance, Gillwyn is in some ways a warm-up for when Jin at last becomes a viewpoint, and Obuu came from a desire to positively portray an autistic character. Tot5K is a learning experience for me, so please bear with me through the things that don't work. That said, I'll do my utmost to keep everything compliant with my own canon and not treat these as disposable. When doing something, do it sincerely, and I intend to.

When the dragon Jaax receives word that a human infant has been found in the province of Oescienne, he doesn't dare believe it. Humans have been extinct for centuries, trapped by a terrible curse and left to live out their existence in the form of dragons. Despite his doubts, however, Jaax assumes responsibility for the baby girl only to discover that what he has been seeking for so many years has finally been found . . . Jahrra knows all about the legends and sagas of Oescienne, but never in her wildest dreams would she believe that she played a part in one of them. She's far too busy dodging the bullies at school and seeking out new adventures with her friends to worry about what secrets her dragon mentor might be keeping from her, or that her every move is being watched by something living in the forest surrounding her home. But the secrets run deep, and as Jahrra fights to earn her place in this extraordinary world, she will begin to unravel the truth of it all: that she isn't as safe as she thought she was, that danger lurks around every corner, and that her role in this unfurling tale is far more significant than she could possibly imagine.

{Completed, second book is on my profile} (The amazing cover was drawn by @Sleppycandy !) In a world ravaged by war, the only hope of humans and elves ever reaching peace is ruined after strange things begin happening in the neutral land between two kingdoms. Eli was born as a dragon rider, one of those destined to protect humanity, counterparts to elven white hunters. She wishes to become the king's right hand and war commander in order to bring upon peace. But she has a problem - she is the only female rider in existence and must keep the fact hidden by posing as a boy. After all, she is the only one who has a chance to unite riders and hunters and take care of the newfound threat before it ravages all of Alonia. ||ranked #9 in adventure||

What would you do if tales of old stayed true to the original text? Would you like them more than the remade Disney tales? You might find yourself trapped in the whirlwind of folk tales, of the stories that were meant to scare children into listening to their parents. Read to find out! This is a copy of The Grimm Brothers fairy tales. It's just a copyright, really, I hope you enjoy! (A/N: I began this when I was 13 and I had no idea what editing was so some of these are not edited to be very readable, if you find yourself struggling please message me and I will try my best to fix it! I'm 19 now and I major in storytellers art english so I should be able to make it flow nicely!)

Evil spirits. A cursed prince. Death itself in disarray. Iris just wants to go home, but fate has other plans for this young priestess and her odd companions. /// The land of Erinlin is dying, its ancient traditions choked out by the Kaerent church and its true priestesses, the Candlemaidens, increasingly regarded with fear and suspicion. All Iris wants is to tend her candles, win her shade battles, and chat with the spirits of her realm. But when she is torn away from her home by the Kaerent king, she learns that her country needs her to be far more than a typical Candlemaiden-- she must be as the legendary priestesses of old and walk through Death itself. *** Cover help from the awesome @ArdenBrooks. Special thanks to @rainersalt, @giveitameaning, and @piperjones033 !