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The Prophecy (Watty Awards 2013) by JDmichael
JDmichael
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The year is 2021 “The Prophecy” (By Jordan Bryant) takes place inside London, both above and below ground. Society has been firmly split between those who choose to live underground known as "Rodents" in the anarchic world of the Underground postings known as "The Network". However, they have to fight off constant attacks from the organized raiding parties and bandits, who reside above ground. Also, living primarily above ground is “The Collective”, who oppose the Network and are trying to destabilize them from the inside using spies and informants to undermine their operations. Religion plays a major part, with a twisted form of Christianity overwhelming the weak nation of new – world born people. The main character "Lozada" lives at Square One, at a time when the civil war between the Collective and the Network is at its peak. “The Frenzy”, a rogue alliance loosely associated with the Collective Leader, kidnap Lozada and his men, they aim to sell him off as a slave or a bribe in a deal with the Collective. However, the Frenzy’s main intentions are to buy young exuberant scavengers, to maximise chances of locating “The Prophecy”. All assemblages get mention of this Prophecy, an ancient remnant of ancestral knowledge created by “The Masters”; a book that would eventually steer civilisation from a crazy frantic world to a new phase of existence. Lozada and his carefully assigned organization made of him and three other audacious characters swiftly set off to find the book and create a divine group of rational people to prevent the prophecy going into insane minds such as the Frenzy. But as creatures lurk in the shadows and many extreme groups will murder any resistance, an anxious hunt for the so called prophecy begins which will test the boundaries of insanity, power, and corruption…
Three Weeks, Nine Months, A Lifetime by TKEllsworth
TKEllsworth
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Tissa McEwen knew who she was, and she knew what she wanted. She had good friends, good grades, a good life, but one day she messes that up. One day, her life takes a turn, and whether it's for better or for worse doesn't change the fact that in nine months, she'll be a mother. PREVIEW: "My body wasn’t working. I was frozen for a few minutes in a single second of time. All I could see was my eyes. All I could feel was the water. When the water stopped flowing suddenly, something inside me snapped. My now dry eyes fell down to my belly where, supposedly, something was stirring. Someone. Beneath another veil of tears, I saw my mouth twitch. I wasn’t sure if this was normal, if such sudden happiness wasn’t just a side effect of shock. Perhaps I was going crazy. One more time, I glanced at the red cross on my sink, and then I put my hands on my belly, rubbing. In the mirror, my reflection smiled. " Copyright © 2013 TKEllsworth
Disguised Vengeance by iheartfood
iheartfood
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After the murder of his parents, the orphaned Prince of Esyria is determined to seek revenge on the neighbouring country responsible for their death. The murder changes him. Overnight, Jase grows up, from a defenceless boy to a bitter man. After many years of training to improve his swordsmanship and physical strength, Jase decides he is ready to avenge the death of his parents. During his journey, he meets a high spirited and optimistic girl. Jase and Catherine are polar opposites. Jase is immediately attracted to Catherine. Since the murder, Jase has never felt more alive. But what will happen when Catherine turns out to be the Princess of Bellerania? What would Jase do when he finds out that Catherine's parents are the reason his are dead?