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Astronomicon: Icarus by Astronomicon
Astronomicon
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A standalone novel set in the Astronomicon Universe. ( REVAMPED in 2016 ) In 2078, whilst working the Trojan asteroid cloud, Captain Taylor and the crew of the deep space mining vessel Icarus discover a mysterious prototype ship left adrift in space by a catastrophic failure. Battling the dangers of the asteroid field, the Icarus crew attempt to rescue the survivors of the stricken ship. Meanwhile, a vessel from Earth is coming to deal with the damaged prototype but with a conflicting agenda. After unwittingly discovering the bizarre secret of the prototype vessel, the crew of the Icarus end up fighting for their very survival. This standalone sci-fi novel is set in the epic Astronomicon Universe and will appeal to fans of Science Fiction and Thrillers alike. Please don't forget to vote on any chapters you enjoy. Every single vote matters and they really do make a difference! It's an effortless way to show your appreciation for my efforts. Also, if you're enjoying my work, PLEASE let your friends, family and followers know about it. It's a great way to say thank you! :)
The Cult of Romeo by cosmic-creepers
cosmic-creepers
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❝ Things are only as beautiful as you make them, Charlie. Including murder. ❞ It's the opening night of Burton Abbey's production of Romeo and Juliet and all is going smoothly - that is until the climactic death scene. Romeo takes a big gulp of the poison to be with his lover, except it really is poison and Elijah, who plays Romeo, is now dead. Charlie Monet, in charge of props, is the first suspect but soon the suspicion around her turns to worry as it seems she's the next target. Khaleel Rahim, an aspiring writer, is dying for a mystery to solve at his new school. When he sees Charlie sneaking around at night he thinks he's finally found something worth writing about. After discovering Charlie's ability to see visions of the past, Khaleel decides that they're the perfect pair to solve the mystery. With threatening notes, a quiet library and poison disguised as props; somebody in the school is blurring the lines between theatre and reality and the fast friends are about to discover that there's more to boarding school than just silly rumours. [2022 Watty's Shortlist]
Across the Universe | Graphic Lab by RiuDiAngelo
RiuDiAngelo
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"They say home is were your heart is, mines is among the stars, across the universe." ¿Buscas una portada para tu historia? Tal vez la encuentres en Saturno, probablemente en la galaxia vecina o del otro lado del agujero negro de la vía láctea. ¿Quién sabe? ¿Por qué no abordas la nave y te aventuras en un viaje a través del universo?
From Ashes and Snow by SaoiMarie
SaoiMarie
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'' Following unimaginable loss, a Half-Blood Elf must ally with humans to find the creature who killed her family and save the Empire. '' Book One of the Forged Series. Aviana Birchwood's world crumbles when the Keep of the Dratlan Elves where she has lived since she was a girl is attacked and torn apart by unearthly creatures. As the only survivor of the massacre, the fate of the Empire is twisted with her own. She finds herself burdened with powers none can understand and an unwilling heroine to the very people who shun her kind. She must ally herself with those who believe her. An insufferable and honour bound Captain, the last male of a dying species and a Magin who has broken away from her own kind. They are four people with their own goals, their own agendas who are forced together to save an Empire on the brink of destruction.
The Rogues  by _kaywrites
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Control. It's what Evelyn's known her whole life...being controlled by a croupt government run society called Detra. Detra's government controls every aspect of your life, from the job you work to the person you marry. "Giving perfect lives to perfect people", is Detras motto, but to Evelyn, her life is far from perfect. Seeing the faults in her society puts Evelyn at risk, knowing she'd be arrested if she shared a single thought.When on Evelyns 20th birthday the government forces her to marry an unbearable man, she finally reaches her breaking point, and flees Detra, leaving behind her government controlled life, and her vengeful husband. Evelyn crosses Detras boarders into a forbidden territory, and stumbles into an hidden society of Rebels called, " The Rogues" who take her in. But Evelyns greatest conflict, comes with trying to understand the secrets of coldhearted Rogue leader-Dominic Jones, who wants nothing to do with Evelyn. The Rogues biggest mission: Overthrowing Detras government. Evelyns new team are the only people who can pull it off. A Convict who can cut a punch through the air like a blade. A spy who's intelligence outwits his strength. A full blooded Rogue who isn't afraid of any battle. A refugee who can cock an arrow better than a joke. A runaway whose determination is as strong as her mind. A rebel with a heart of sympathy but a soul of vengeance. Evelyn slowly unravels secrets about herself. Will she unravel the secretes of Dominic too? Or end up breaking him even more than he's already broken.
The Six Olympians by ashregbo_
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FOR SALE ON AMAZON!! What if Kronos hadn't swallowed his kids, and had them banished to Earth instead? Follow along the story of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Aphrodite, Hera and Hestia after they are dumped into the Earth as humans, and left to fend on their own for years. At their 16th birthday, their prophecy and destiny is made known to them, and they are sent off into a mythical and dangerous journey to overthrow their father. Six gods. One Titan. One epic battle. Book 1 in The Six Olympians Series.
Night Shift (Book 1, the Night Shift series) by BRMyers
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At Willard's department store, none of the night security guards survive for long, and eighteen-year-old Daniel Gale is about to discover why. "At the heart of it, Night Shift is a haunting love story. It is equal parts moving and chilling, which is what makes it so excellent." - Carmen Ho @ HQ ***** Tired of living out of his backpack, Daniel ignores the rumors about the old building being haunted and accepts the latest vacated position of night guard at Willard's department store. As his life becomes more entwined with Willard's, Daniel senses unnatural changes and bizarre coincidences. Soon he begins to suspect Willard's is hiding something more sinister than gossip about ghosts - something that could make him the next casualty of the night shift. Now available as Paperback and Kindle! https://a.co/d/fy7RuHF
Ring of Gold Revisited by AVGrenier
AVGrenier
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Kessia Langthard has known nothing but blood and loss. After the death of her parents, she's adopted into the world of the Fae, cunning creatures with magical abilities. When the Princess is captured by an enemy kingdom, Kessia and her companions are sent on a daring quest across Iyura to retrieve her and bring her home safely. But there is much more to this world than Kessia ever expected...
Shadow Witch (Skyelorn Chronicles #1) by BookNrd
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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]]