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Author Games: The Earth Unwary by TheCatKing
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Seven years after the dissolution of Project Phoenix, a new assembly of heroes has come into the world's focus: SHADR, the Society of Heroes for Aid, Defense, and Research. Their five directors have made the safety of humanity their byword; beneath their careful oversight metahumans are trained and given the opportunity to defend the world from any threat which might face it. For seven years the peace has lasted. But no longer. An alignment of stars and planets heralds the return of an ancient threat to humanity, one whose weaknesses have been forgotten in the fog of ages. It is up to SHADR to stave off the greatest threat humanity has ever known, but it and its heroes have never faced a menace of such scale. Will they find themselves up to the task? Or will Earth's finest heroes meet their match when it matters most? The third installment of the Hero You Deserve series, The Earth Unwary offers new challenge, new danger, but the same fun and adventure as before. Cover credits: @annie1loves1you
Author Games: Saga of the Tree by TheCatKing
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The World Tree is sick. The world of Aimsir is dying. While the humans of Aimsir panic, ignore the problem, or blame each other, the magical races have decided to take matters into their own hands. They're a part of the world too, and they have a chance to not only avert the apocalypse but also access World Tree, healing and changing it for the better. Or at least, what they think is better. Are you one of the races sworn to Good, dedicated to healing the Tree and changing it to make life flourish for all? Or are you part of the races dedicated to Evil, ready to shift the balance of Aimsir in your own benefit? Could you be part of Neutrality, commanded to heal the Tree and leave the world as is? Will your oaths even matter when the power to change the world is at your command? Find the Tree. Save the world. The saga is yours. Do you have what it takes?
Writers Games: Power for Death by Slyytherin_
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What is the one thing that the Capitol hasn't thought of? Powers. Superpowers. What if the tributes were given one superpower for the duration of the games? And that's what they decided on, for the 225th Annual Hunger Games The Second Annual Writers Games
Captured: A White Road Tale novella #1 by JackieCastle
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He will lose everything if their secret is found out. When Tarek's family is taken prisoner by the conniving, self-proclaimed King of Racah, they make a pact to lay low and do whatever is necessary to survive until they can devise an escape plan. Despite Tarek's efforts to follow his parent's orders, he has no choice but to save the Princess from making a life-threatening mistake. And despite his best efforts, he can't help when he loses his heart to the enchanting and lonely Princess. Unfortunately, Tarek is in danger of losing much more than just his heart.
The Legacy by Juliette_Frost
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COMPLETED / UNDERGOING MAJOR EDITING (THIS IS THE ROUGH DRAFT) "The Legacy" All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2015, Juliette Frost ~*~ The ragged crowing of a bird reached my ears, pulling me from my inner turmoil. Looking up, I found a beautiful raven perched on a stop sign a few steps ahead of me, croaking like he was flustered by something. I frowned, my eyebrows drawing together as I took a step closer toward it as if that would help me to understand what had it so spooked. Deciding to just sleep the night off, I was about to turn in the direction I was headed when once again I saw something move. The alley. I know I saw- whatever the hell I saw- coming from in there. "What the-" A large hand clasped my shoulder from the back, a shrill scream escaping my lips at the contact. ~*~ Cover By: Luna Black @_salacious [07/01/2015-01/03/2019]
The Legend of the Firewalker, Book #1 by SteveBevil
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Teenagers with supernatural powers. A college town deep in folklore, murder and mystery. A vengeful secret order. And fallen angels with dark and powerful forces that will stop at nothing to find the one they seek... Back of the Book A black hooded figure suddenly appeared behind her. She gasped and her brown eyes grew wide. Nathan watched helplessly as a small trickle of blood fell from her mouth. Other hooded figures appeared; their silver swords clutched upright against their chests. Nathan held tight to her lifeless body while trying to fight back the tears that swelled in his eyes. "No," he cried. "No!" Nineteen-year-old Nathan Urye is supposed to be having a relaxing summer as a camp counselor but ever since he started having nightmares about a beautiful girl being hunted by flesh-clawing monsters, his life has been anything but normal. Soon, Nathan discovers that the sleepy college town of Cahokia Falls is far from ordinary when two unexplained deaths rock the town and campus. Who or what is behind the murders? Does it have anything to do with the newly-discovered cave symbol? And what about the spine-chilling campfire stories about ancient tribal beliefs and mystical legends? For Nathan Urye, things just keep getting creepier and creepier, and now it appears that everyone at camp is in danger...
The Lost Heir (Book I)- The Violet City by AllisonWhitmore
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A holiday fantasy story told in two parts. Book I: An empath teenager discovers a magical world beneath her family hotel and new friends who just might make life worth living again. That is, if the mad man who is twisting her mind in knots, doesn't get to her first. Fall into the world of secrets, Empaths, morphlings and fair folk with Isabella Foxworthy and her friends: Seth Logan, the guitar-playing jock who just can't leave her alone, his brother Micah, and the overly indulged but genius twins, Cleo and Xander. Please note: this is the first draft. The fully proofread draft was published. I'll try to post it someday soon. The Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FNlcp-ADqQ Happy reading!
She Who Sees Through Darkness by ElizabethEllor
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An ex-spy's quest for redemption leads her into an uneasy partnership with a genetically-engineered dragon. For decades, an elite group of spies within the CIA has kept the existence of magic secret from the world. Katrina Harris counted herself among their number, until a drunken brawl with a co-worker got her fired. She’d do anything to re-enter the thrilling world of supernatural espionage—even infiltrate a terrorist cell without backup. Dr. Phyllis Harper has an Arctic fortress, a dozen magic-wielding soldiers, and a flock of genetically-engineered dragons capable of knocking American warplanes from the sky. All she needs are pilots. A chance encounter lets Katrina talk the doctor into recruiting her. If Katrina escapes Harper’s fortress with intelligence, she can convince her old bosses to take her back. But neither magic nor science can prepare Katrina to have a dragon in her mind. A creature cunning enough to ferret out all her secrets . . . and one whose own fierce memories tell Katrina she might be working for the wrong side. This story contains mature themes, including alcoholism and suicide. Now complete!
Paladin by SallySlater
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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.