In a world where survival demands surrender, Nyxielle Winter makes the most reckless choice of her life: she bets on herself. One last time. Condemned to the trenches, staring down a future in the Breeding Wards, where girls and boys are broken and sold to the highest bidder, Nyxielle refuses to become another pawn. Instead, she claws her way into the Vanguard Trials, a brutal training program designed for the kingdom's fiercest soldiers. There's just one problem. She's the only girl. And worse, she's a Hollow. Powerless. Magicless. Alone. Surrounded by Highborns. Among the blooded elite, where strength is survival and loyalty is a deadly currency, Nyxielle should have been crushed. But fate (or something more dangerous) has other plans. When her path collides with Kyven Nightlight, a mysterious rider with shadows behind his smile, Nyxielle learns that some games are rigged long before the first move. At the Warriors and Riders Academy, secrets fester like rot beneath gilded banners. The Riders (those whispered about in fear and reverence) are cloaked in absolute secrecy. No one knows what they are truly trained for. No one dares ask. Their missions are classified. Their loyalty, bound by blood oaths that cannot be broken. And against every law of nature and history... Nyxielle Winter, the powerless Hollow girl, becomes the first of her kind to become a Rider. Torn between a world that despises her and a bond that demands everything, Nyxielle must decide how much of herself she's willing to sacrifice to survive. Or if survival is even enough. In a world of ruthless competition, whispered rebellions, and impossible power, she will find: *A love that terrifies her. *A found family stitched together by scars. *And a destiny she never asked for, but will burn the world to claim. Betrayal is inevitable. Victory is not. But Nyxielle Winter? She's done begging. She'll take everything or will die trying.

Veloria is a realm divided into four elemental Kingdoms: Sea, Wind, Terra, and Ash. Ancient law forbids romantic relations between different Kingdoms, as any child born with more than one elemental power is seen as a threat to the delicate balance of power. This law, established centuries ago by the rulers of all four Kingdoms, is enforced with ruthless precision. Any child of mixed blood, along with the parents who bore them, is executed. But now, the King of Ash seeks to ignite the world in his fury. With his deadly and forbidden plan, he seeks to claim Veloria for his own, threatening to consume the traditions and freedom of the other elemental kingdoms. To stand against him, the kingdoms send their strongest-those born of perfect lineage, trained from birth to embody their element's purest form. Known as "purebloods", their mission is to stop the King of Ash before his flame consumes all. Yet lurking in the shadows is the King of Ash's most feared assassin, determined to ensure that no one stands in the way of his master's reign.

When powerful witch Marithyda Skyelorn becomes a participant of the Royal Exposition, the last thing she expects is to fall in love with the Prince--or to be the cause of his death. ***** Every year, the kingdom of Karvoth hosts the Royal Exposition: a corrupt carnival where a race of citizens who possess powerful magic, known as the Touched, are exploited for the enjoyment of nobles. But when Marithyda Skyelorn's grand performance ends in tragedy and pits her against the deranged King, she must make the impossible choice between remaining in exile and participating again in the dangerous competition that ruined her life--to end it once and for all. (Book One of the Skyelorn Chronicles trilogy) [[2020 Watty's winner, Fantasy]] Content and/or Trigger Warning: Some scenes contain violence that may upset sensitive readers [[Word Count: 50,000-60,000]]

Born with a curse. Raised in shadows. Made into something unnatural by the Dark Lord himself. She was never meant to feel. Never meant to love. But there is a boy with kind eyes and a monster of his own... A slow-burn Marauders-era story of dark magic, hidden curses, and the prophecy that binds them.

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Meet Layla Anderson runt of the pack. In most packs runts are taken care of, protected. Although in Layla's case this wasn't it. Everyone in her pack despised her, even going as far as beating her, she had more scars than she would like. All for being born basically. To make matters worse her parents left the pack and haven't been heard from sense. During all of this Layla finds her mate, someone she would have never expected it to be. Meet Landon Carter the cruelest Alpha of the Blood Moon pack. Everyone fears him he's taken over more packs in his area than any other alpha & recruited them to his pack. The pack everyone knew not to step foot into. Landon's only rule he stood by was to never disrespect a girl, a rule his beloved mother told him to live by. Amidst all of his power and viciousness he finds his mate, what will he do when he finds out his pack has broken his sacred rule towards his mate. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

❝What are we?❞ She asked. Fingers traced the outline of her lips. ❝Heart mates.❞ He answered. 〝♡〞 A bond stretched between two worlds. A prince in search of his queen. An entire kingdom balanced on the fate of their destiny. 〝♧〞 Eighteen year-old Elina Dragna knows the only way to save a kingdom is to slay the dragon - but if dragons run the kingdom, then who do you slay, to save the day? Aiden Lockhart knows his heart beats for one and only one little dragon. And that is not the owner of the ring on his finger. Forbidden desire pumping through his veins, it is upto him to decide the cards to play, to choose his lady. 〝♡〞 One Betrayal. Two Heartmates. One true love. One kingdom to save. Who gets to decide the order? ▪︎▪︎▪︎ #1 in the Hidden Realm Series ☆shortlisted on Wattys India 2021☆

Chaos exists everywhere. In every moment of change. In birth and creation. Death and destruction. In every moment where a new path is forged, a decision made and history written. Chaos is in all forms of change. So what if you gave that chaos a form, a voice, a will, and desire? But is this new force good, or is it bad. Will it bring with it life, creation, salvation? Or will it bring death, destruction and doom? Only time will tell. Luna Blacksmith, born in death, remade in chaos. Magic itself moves through every cell of her being, and with it she will carve a new destiny. Not the one fated the first time, but the one she chooses. Creation or ruin, salvation or doom, the world will bend to her will. So pray she will be your blessing, and not your curse. Luna Blacksmith (Oc) x Kol MIkaelson The Vampire Diaries | Season 1 (Finished) - Editing in progress The Vampire Diaries | Season 2 (Finished) The Vampire Diaries | Season 3 (Finished) The Originals | Season 1 (Ongoing)

[COMPLETED] As I was beginning to relax, a new terror coursed through my body at his next word, "Strip." "Ex-excuse me?" I blurted out. I wasn't getting undressed in front of him, I barely knew him. He must have been trying to gain something from me and I doubted my fear and embarrassment was what he wanted. Adrenous didn't say anything as he drew his hands up my back and halted at the laces of my dress. I felt him tug at one of the nots and I instantly pulled away and turned to face him, no longer caring that his manhood was out for all to see. Just like that part of him, he too was a dick. "I'm not getting undressed in front of you!" I yelled at him. "Your mine, Alivia," My name passed his lips easily and hearing him say it did things to me which I didn't want to admit. Instead I glared at him, he said I was his as if I was some kind of possession that he could do with as he pleased. He added, "Let me take care of you." I didn't know what he meant by that, all I knew was that I had no intention of doing as he had asked. ✨🌕✨ BOOK ONE OF THE KING SERIES ⚠️ WARNING: this book is mature and should only be read if you are 18+. There are depictions of mature language, violence and sexual behaviour. 𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤𝑠: 'I love your writing. You go into great detail to where I can actually picture what is happening whether it be sexual or action scene. I am taken to a whole other world when reading the story.' - @AngelaHarvey423 'I'm enjoying this story so far. It's very clearly written. You somehow managed to give it a fresh take even though stories like this are so common here. It's very well balanced so far. I look forward to seeing the journey you'll take the story on.' - @thelisa365 'This book is amazing, you write in such detail that I feel like I'm watching a movie. This book is so good. - @Limelight_100

The ground shook. The battle began. Blood spilled. The Alpha died. The luna escaped with her new born child. 17 years later. Meet Athena a 17-year old girl who doesn't know about a world she once use to Live in. She recently moves to a town her mother and father use to live in. She makes friends and also meets her mate who helps brings the truth out about her true self. Not only would she discover great things about herself but she will be thrown into a war against a powerful force. Read to find out what lurks in the shadows for Athena. Is she strong enough? Will she overcome it? Who will help her? But the main question is...what is she? Thank you @meha_k for the amazing cover!!!