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Trinkets and Tides by Daehan_Reads
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When three teens pick up mysterious trinkets at a pirate festival, they're pulled into a storm-swept world of sea monsters, cursed relics, and ruthless captains who blur the line between hero and villain. Armed with a sword that crackles with lightning and a past they don't understand, Matthew, Viv, and Jess find themselves aboard a pirate ship with a crew of outlaws who might just be their only allies. But the deeper they sail into the Otherworld, the clearer it becomes: nothing here is what it seems. Not the relics. Not the legends. Not even the people they trust most. As betrayal looms, a portal home may lie within reach, if it doesn't destroy them first.
Riddle of the Beast by RiddleoftheBeast
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Follow the chilling tale of a group of vigilante Hunters on a desperate search for missing children in the shadowy depths of Southern California. What begins as a routine case quickly spirals into a nightmare of cults, cryptids, and a twisted serial killer. As old traumas resurface, each member of the team must confront the darkness within. With every clue, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and no one will escape unchanged. The book is completed at over 70 chapters with a new chapter releasing every Tuesday and Saturday.
Ashes To Authority by YustafIKiyoto
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At just fifteen, Elio Deren was cast onto the streets, blamed for a crime she didn't commit-the murder of her own sister. The real culprit? Her younger brother. Betrayed and abandoned, Elio's life spiraled into darkness. Forced to survive at any cost, she lost touch with her humanity, becoming a person that would do anything to survive in this hell filled world. Years later, she decided to take a leap of faith. YUI-an organization built from the ground up-was meant to be a haven for misfits like her. But it became something far greater. It birthed the Identity Changer, the most revolutionary device in existence. With it, Elio erased herself and stepped into a new life, disguising herself as a man, determined to leave her past behind completely. But the past doesn't let go so easily. When an unexpected figure from her history resurfaces, Elio's carefully crafted illusion begins to falter. With enemies closing in and secrets unraveling, she must ask herself: Can she outplay the game of deception, or will her mask slip... exposing the truth she's fought so hard to bury? Link to ATA'S official discord: https://discord.gg/FQ8yNFjpqE
Newborn by TaintedBloodBooks
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𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 #1 𝙑𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 ↬ Growing up on the rough streets of Western Sydney, Helena Callahan has always been a fighter. Her philosophy was simple: be sly, agile, and never get caught doing something illegal. And that's what her world was all about-breaking the law. Broke and alone, Helena was forced to sell her body to make a living. It wasn't ideal, but it was how she survived. Still, she longed for change that never seemed to come. It was always the same dauntless routine. At least, that was until she was streetwalking one night and witnessed a supernatural murder. Caught in a bizarre love triangle, Helena's thrown into a new lifestyle surrounded by undead creatures, magical prophecies, and a compelling psychopath to whom she is bound with for an eternity. Now, the cunning heroine is forced into a different kind of battle for survival. Only this one means war.
Welcome to Eldermoor. by Maliyka
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Welcome to Eldermoor, population: footballers, bakers, emotional disasters, and one very large dog. This guide contains everything you need before starting Heartstrings & Halftime and Out of Position: character introductions, reading order, release information, and several warnings that nobody in these stories makes consistently good decisions. Consider this your official welcome packet. The chaos begins on July 1st. ⚽💛
The Heirs Of Montrose by angelstclaire
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𝐕𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥: 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝. ────୨ৎ──── Gaining admission to Montrose requires three things: a prestigious name, unimaginable wealth, and exceptional talent. Vivienne possesses all three... along with a secret capable of destroying everything she has ever built. Vivienne Montclair was not born a Montclair. Ten years ago, her family was destroyed and her father imprisoned. Their family legacy was completely erased, while the Astor Corporation rose from the ashes stronger than ever. Now, under a stolen name and armed with years of careful planning, Vivienne intends to uncover the truth and exact her revenge. Starting with the children of the people responsible. ────୨ৎ──── 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏. Brilliant, untouchable, and heir to one of the most powerful dynasties in the world, Julian is everything Vivienne should hate. Worse, he seemed determined to insert himself into every aspect of her life. As seething rivalry turns into reluctant alliance, and alliance into something far more dangerous. Vivienne finds herself torn between the revenge that has defined her and the boy she was never meant to love. Because some secrets can destroy billion-dollar empires. While others destroy hearts. ────୨ৎ──── Everyone at Montrose wanted something from Julian Astor. Vivienne Montclair wanted nothing from him. Nothing 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩 his downfall
When It Ends To Begin Again by Ramuna
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This is a story about first and second love, critical life choices that reshape the future, personal growth and endings that lead to new beginnings. The story follows the life of Olivia Russo for more than a decade. It all begins when she's 19 years old, and forced to leave her childhood home without knowing the true reason. In the new place she meets Adam, her charming neighbour. They connect together instantly like two LEGO bricks that are easy to join, but difficult to separate. But is it truly that difficult? Later in the story Olivia meets Daniel Lund - a famous Danish actor. He's known as an easy-going bad boy who sees life as one big adventure. He goes through women like candy. No stings attached. He's used to playing with his cards open on the table. No promises were made, no promises were broken. Which means no harm was done, right? Daniel should be off-limits. But is he? Warning 18+ The story contains sexual content, physical and mental violence, suicide and other topics that may be sensitive to some readers. All Rights Reserved.
Discover Me by UnhingedBookPlot
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River Elliot is a bad boy with not so hidden sharpness and violent moods. He tries not to let people get close, like he's a cornered feral dog. Every time he's let people get close it hasn't ended well for him, letting people close has been proven to end in terror, regret and even blood on River's own shaking hands. In all honesty River is convinced he's shattered beyond fixing. That is until a honestly pretty annoying older girl with a soft tone, beautiful eyes and annoyingly stubborn hope walks into his life and refuses to give up. Estella Darling has spent years pretending she's fine. She's become proficient at smiling, an expert at masquerading as forgiving, and a master at holding herself together even when she's falling apart. But when she meets River, there's a cosmic shift. He's angry, unpredictable, and impossible for her to leave alone. And Estella can't stop wanting to understand him. Their connection is instant. Their chemistry is dangerous. And their secrets are even more risky. As River fights himself both consciously and unconsciously , Estella becomes the one person who makes him feel human again. But loving someone who's hurting is messy. Loving someone who's terrified of himself is even messier. When an unexpected face from River's past moves into their flat, everything spirals. Jealousy. Fear. Lies. And a truth that could destroy them both. He's scared he'll damage her beyond repair. She's scared he'll leave her in the dust. They're both right. Discover Me is a slow‑burn, trauma‑tangled, heart‑aching romance about two people trying to love each other without losing themselves.
The Witch of Shai by GeneKnights
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Murta has clawed his way from rotting in the streets to serving a notorious noble family. However, destiny calls for more. Much more. If he must, he will travel through the barbarian desert with guides that wish to consume his soul. He will navigate the blood-soaked underbelly of a foreign city to hunt down his father's abandoned bastards. However, when his search becomes tangled up with an ancient force that will tear apart the Kingdom of Shai, where do his loyalties lie? Together with his family of noble criminals, they will show the world a greatness that has been held back for a thousand years. This is the first of three books that follow the journey through the dark and twisted threads of fate that every forsaken child of Ruhan Yanme must face. This trilogy is fully written, with each book undergoing final edits-updates will be regular, and the story will reach its conclusion.
THE DESTINED by azwishes
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Long ago, humanity was protected by eight sacred souls known only as The Destined - children chosen to embody the virtues that keep the world alive: Hope. Faith. Resolve. Harmony. Devotion. Clarity. Memory. And above them all... The Crown. Together, they were meant to stand against the growing corruption spreading across the world. But fate shattered them. When thirteen-year-old Aria - the embodiment of Hope - is stolen by the Devil himself, the group falls apart. And Kael, the boy destined to unite them all, sacrifices everything to save her. Including himself. Years later, Aria lives without memories of who she once was, haunted only by dreams of golden eyes and endless darkness. Meanwhile, corruption spreads across the world, twisting humanity into something colder, emptier, hopeless. Then Hope awakens again. As forgotten memories resurface and ancient enemies emerge from the Abyss, Aria is pulled back into a war she no longer remembers - against six terrifying Generals born from humanity's darkest emotions... ...and against the Fallen Crown himself. A monster feared by the world. A king consumed by darkness. A boy who once loved her enough to let her forget him. Because in the end, the greatest battle is not between light and darkness. It is between those who surrender to pain... and those who choose to keep loving despite it.