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Lost by XxA_zaF
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Cassandra lived in a modest village, settled in The Great Forest of Varylin- a thriving kingdom forged by mystical islands. She had been raised by the elder of her village and had heard little regarding her real parents, oblivious to the impending danger that awaited her dear home. Her village now reduced to mere ruins, Cassandra is determined to venture beyond the forest to the heart of Vanerluma, an island amidst the magical kingdom of Varylin. Now that there is nobody to turn to, she is forced to do nothing but embark on an enthralling journey to fulfil her hope of finding her real parents and uncover the truth which forced her village to burn. Aided by her mysteriously magical locket, Cassandra will be ensnared in a journey of betrayal, love and mystery. In the perilous road ahead, ignorant of the many harboured secrets that will eventually unfold, she will unearth the truth behind the enigmatic disposal of her village and her real birth parents. In a world where wise goblins, skilled trolls, manipulating shapeshifters and magical beings of other kinds reside, Cassandra will be manoeuvred by the manipulating strings of fate. ─── ⋆⋅ ☾⋅⋆ ───
Next by LovelyM0xie
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Emery Wayne meets Mick Green at a Halloween party. They hit it off and sparks fly. Since that night, she's been staying in contact with him. Then, she finds out someone is after her mom. Both of them had to hide in a different house. Stella Zane meets Gavin Roberts at a Halloween party and decides to be the opposite of herself with him. A couple days later, she can't forget about him. So, she starts going out with him. Will it last? Stella and Emery become closer while chaos is happening around them. Their friends help them deal with it. They come up with a plan to make their problems disappear. How far will they go?
Morana, the Witch of Life by High_Priestess_Elena
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Morana knows she's different from other people in more ways than one. Firstly, she's sixty-seven years old but stopped ageing in her twenties. Weird things have also happened around her right after she's wished for it. But most importantly, no matter how she acts, people feel uncomfortable around her. Unfortunately, she has no way of finding out why all of this is since she was abandoned as a baby. A shocking event makes her cross paths with Alejo, a male witch who has issues trusting other witches. But when it comes to Morana, he feels comfortable and at ease, as well as attracted to her. They are, however, not mates, and as such, he knows that any romantic relationship between them is doomed to fail. To not risk losing her, he therefore does all he can to fight his own feelings. [Can be read without having read volume one and two] ---------- Mature rating due to: smut, violence (magical mainly, but some that's rather bloody), death, attempted rape (happens in chapter 42 and will be mentions of it afterwards, fairly none-descriptive, focus is on emotions, there will NOT be a trigger warning at the beginning of the specific chapter), abuse both physically and verbally - mention of past child abuse. There is no self-harm, however, there are certain aspects that might still be triggering in that regard. If you ever have any questions about the content and potential triggers, feel free to reach out to me. I'm more than happy to specify more if need be. ---------- This series will contain the following volumes: Volume 1 - Zoe, the witch of innocence (completed) Volume 2 - Crimson, the witch of night (completed) Volume 3 - Morana, the witch of life (completed) Volume 4 - Mirai, the witch of sight (completed) Volume 5 - Danae, the witch of light (ongoing) Volume 6 - Rheseis, the faerie of love
The Midwife and the Marquess by MysteryTheMother
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Evan Jacob Morrison, the Marquess Granfell, arrives one night at the doorstep of his old acquaintance and the village midwife, Maria Ross. Evan asks Maria to assist his cousin, Diana Thorne, who, after fleeing her home due to flooding, is in labor at his Granfell estate. After arriving just in time for the birth, Maria is inclined to stay several days at the remote country estate in order to ensure the wellbeing of the premature baby. Maria and Evan are forced to confront their past together, as well as consider what it is they both truly want for the future. A story of loss and the love we must allow ourselves to feel, even if it might hurt us. This story is for mature (18+) audiences. I will be covering a number of unpleasant topics. For the full list of content warnings, see list at the bottom of the description. Please take care! This is my first written work and therefore a bit of a "test waffle" project. I hope to share a story that has been rummaging around in my head for nearly a year now and discover what this setting and these characters have to offer. I encourage readers to comment and share constructive criticism! Cover Art: "Alphonse Mucha - P43 Bruyere De Falaise/Heather, c.1901." by K.G.23 is marked with CC0 1.0. I edited it to have a black background. Content warning for: consenual sexual activity, physical violence, infant and maternal mortality, death, illness, prostitution, (list to be further updated)
Untapped Memories by empalgepuk
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Stranded in the isolated border town of Moonbridge, adventurers Cassa Ironbrooke and Eliana Krahl face two impossible choices: Fight their way through the deadly wilderness, or pay a fortune for airship tickets they can't afford. Otherwise, they are stuck forever. Hope seems lost, until they stumble upon their missing master's journal. Inside are clues to his whereabout... and a path that may reshape the world itself. With that journal in their hands, they prepare themselves to resume their journey and reunite with their master. However, the journey ahead is far from easy. Border conflicts and conspiracies threaten from the horizon. Worse, the ancient living weapons Eidolons also stand in their way, preying on every mortal they could find. To survive and reach their end goal, the adventurers will need more than their own meager powers and mere courage. They'll need allies, and the wisdom to win their support and trust. In the end, everything leads to the final line of the journal: Untapped Memories. 🎨 Cover by suupakuu on X
One Year Older ✔️ by AyaBethly
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"Someone once told me that all your problems could be washed away in the sea. Guess that's not true for me." One Year Older is a tale of Daya Johnston, whose love story unfolds by the sea during the spring break of her final year of high school. Her journey of passion and heartache explores the depths of love and what happens if she lets go. Daya is at a crossroads between college and the love of her boyfriend Banks. This story captures the essence of young love and the bittersweetness that follows. Book 2 of the One Week Older Series
A Heartfelt Dream by DMAquilina
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A fun romance and slice of life. Jacob works in Melbourne. His life is nothing but ordinary - but things change when he meets Pip. A five minute encounter in a lift. A book given, a heart taken and a bond forged. The two can't help but think about each other. Yet life seems to have its own plans.
From the Mists by APXLDeCA
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A mysterious plume of blue mist has been spotted at the edge of one of the many lakes in Minnesota. Suddenly, nothing is the same anymore. The climate has taken a dramatic shift, and the landscape in the surrounding area has started to change. Two twin girls, named Annabelle and Isabelle Sommers, are caught in the cross hairs of the ever changing world. Will they be able to discover what has caused these changes, and where the mist came from? And will it be possible to stop the changes before the world as they know it is lost? Also, who are these curious new creatures who have suddenly begun to inhabit the new lands...?