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Wattys Longlist 2018! Sixteen year old Will Stratton has been building a mech from scraps to play Mekaboru. He discovers a mysterious Orb that breathes sentience into his mech, the first of it's kind. Could this be his secret to making the team, or is it something far more dangerous?

In the quantum age of the year 2744 A.E., humankind has begun to colonize the universe. Overseen by three governmental institutions, spanning galaxies, simmering with underlying political tensions-The United Federation, The Republic and The Intergalactic Alliance have agreed to aid in its expansion, maintaining a fragile armistice of peace in the process. The discovery of ability-wielding humans has transformed the landscape of war, sparking research into human evolution. Those with abilities have influenced socioeconomic hierarchies, reshaping planetary cultures and societies across the universe, as their government seeks to coerce them into their military ranks. At nineteen-years old, Earth-born, Theresa Sorenson sought to provide a better life for herself. With an aptitude for science, Theresa earned her PhD in Biophysics and Math. However, nothing could prepare her for the hidden elemental ability she possessed, plunging her into a different life than the one she's known. With the elemental ability to manipulate water, Theresa is forced to cooperate with The United Federation and attend Sacred One-a school for those with special abilities. Not yielding so easily, Theresa has a plan to liberate herself from the United Federation, hell-bent on keeping her on their side. Twenty-seven year old Xavier Reston, is a powerful forbidden ability user. Rumored to have been one of the youngest to be inducted into the United Federation for his exceptional abilities and his ruthless efficiency, Xavier is revered and feared by those around him. When Theresa and Xavier cross paths, neither is prepared for the events that happen, forcing them to work together. An unlikely relationship develops, taking them across galaxies in an effort to regain their freedom. Xavier is thrown off by the opinionated and intelligent woman and Theresa is forced to reassess her opinion of Xavier. What is Theresa to do when she discovers that she's more powerful than she realizes?

By his blade, pointless. Yet, to sentenced the guilty... For it is Ghen who is cursed... As his right arm, cursed by the appearance of a black phantom limb, and, with his right eye, along gouged of sight; has had succumbed his daughter into a cold and deep sleep of nonexistence... By it were along ten years bygone then it was during by an unexpected betrayal, under the orders of his own king, was it then that Ghen had then firmly believed of the legend. Of a legend known as... called the Host of the Curse... Where across out toward, for toward the Side East of the seas, midst the Lands of Outer, as there hears of a being which is rumoured to exist upon in a mysterious island. Of an island, that is riddled in of ruin and of shadows... too a blight lives amongst the darkness. And too steeped in its shadows and of its desolate past, from lays the skull of an immortal yet diminished dragon named Panamex. Together, for they would venture through this island's seemingly desolate world, in hopes of ending the Curse, to awaken Ayu, that then would freed her from within the binds of her sleep... For new bodies to have formed, as the sun, lost in a shroud of the overcast world, and as the Curse phases of an uncertainty... Discover an island, that is be plotted here of shadows and in darknesses, lost light, hidden foes and a secret... that would plunge life within the depths of reality, and revelation... Readers: Book in progress, first two chapters now on demonstration, till the rest of the official story is to be completed. Enjoy the demo!

Having won the first game of gods, Ergen has now been transported to yet another world in order to participate in the next round. Though, the game is different this time, and Ergen soon finds himself battling alongside a young goddess of darkness as both of them aim for victory and the rewards that come with it. However, more than a just a simple game may be stirring in Deus as monsters begin acting strangely and shadowy figures plot behind the scenes. Will Ergen and his new partner Echo be able to focus on the game without worry, or will the rouge gods, fearsome opponents and the mysterious mastermind of the games have different plans for them? Join Ergen on his new adventure to find out! Disclaimer: Cover picture is not mine and just something I found on Google.

Author Fujimoto Kureno (me) Synopsis Akimoto Takumi a Hikikomori High School boy who was just Graduated from being Virgin by Raping his beloved beautiful childhood friend and Big sister , was dead in accident by earthquake that attacked the City where he was Live in. Then , by sheer luck he was reincarnated into another world and having a happy family___ that before he get the truth about his family and childhood friend... What kind of (miserable)happy life that awaiting him??? well let's check it out!!!

Everyone has their place in the world. Fate is inescapable so it does little good to fight it. Lena Rivers has been told this her entire life. She's a farmer's daughter. One day she will marry, have children, and be a farmer too. That's the way things work. Lena absolutely hated the idea of being a farmer or the wife of one. There had to be more to life than what everyone told her. However, that seemed to be the life she was destined for. Until the traces of a large beast, larger than anyone in her town had ever seen, were discovered on the outskirts of the forest. The mayor of her small town hires Aust, an elfin King's Ranger to root out and destroy the beast. When Lena meets him she finds herself absolutely taken at the sight of his longbow and massive stag and falls in love with the prospect of becoming a ranger. However, if she wants to be of any use to find the monster that's terrorizing her home then she has a lot to learn. Rated PG-13