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8 stories
Spaghetti And Stradivari by Roseyone
Spaghetti And Stradivari
Roseyone
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  • Votes 13
  • Parts 3
Pursuit Of The Cygnus Thief by Roseyone
Pursuit Of The Cygnus Thief
Roseyone
  • Reads 7,863
  • Votes 312
  • Parts 42
1956. Young, motherless Amelia is unfortunate enough to live in a forgotten, cloying, dusty bit of nowhere in the desert called Assumption, where fear, ignorance, envy, secrets, and lust all fester under the California sun. Lecherous Mr. Abel the town Mayor, and embittered Matilda McKee the housekeeper, each do their best to make Amelia's life unbearable. Oblivious to the severity of his daughter's daily predicament, Ernesto promises to take Amelia away from Assumption to a better life someday, but Amelia realizes that her window of escape is rapidly closing. Something unthinkable, dark, and dangerous is on the way, and it is aimed at Amelia. When a mysterious stranger rescues Amelia from an assault, he becomes the focal point of all the ugly Assumption has to offer, forcing Amelia to make a desperate, life altering choice.
The Road. by whatcatydidnext
The Road.
whatcatydidnext
  • Reads 85,444
  • Votes 423
  • Parts 24
Ricky is more than the sum of his parts, much more. He loves life and all it offers, he has no trouble trying the world on his own terms.
Windblown Saviour by TheOrangutan
Windblown Saviour
TheOrangutan
  • Reads 79,990
  • Votes 2,009
  • Parts 18
(Historical Fiction / Action) - Gunslinger: I may be feared and admired, but I call nowhere home. My gun and my skill define my existence. I was born fast, and endless practice has made me the best. For now. A brief rush of adrenaline. Noise, the smell of cordite, and one of us crumples to the dust. This time it was him. I leave nothing but dried blood in the sand...
The Wait of the Soul by whatcatydidnext
The Wait of the Soul
whatcatydidnext
  • Reads 26,591
  • Votes 643
  • Parts 27
In life, he sinned against God and man. Pride and ambition killed all he loved. In death, for nearly a thousand years, he wanders the confines of the city, watching the follies and triumphs of humanity. In this punishment, he encounters the shade of the arch deceiver, who had claimed to be his saviour, still plotting and raging. Then a child sees him and smiles. A young woman strikes a deep memory. As an old woman dies, she tells him his wait is nearly over.
Merlin's Gold by TheOrangutan
Merlin's Gold
TheOrangutan
  • Reads 1,966,381
  • Votes 11,983
  • Parts 35
(Historical Fiction / Adventure) Treachery and intrigue, adventure, action and romance are at the fore in this tale set around the legends of Arthur and Merlin. The court of King Arthur is under threat from Hengist's Saxons who, lured by the promise of gold and land, surge out from the Saxon Shore to wreak havoc in the peaceful lands beyond. The Knights of the Round Table and their allies sally forth to defend the fragile peace. Will traitors bring down Camelot and the Kingship of Arthur? Can Merlin find the legendary hoard of the Dragon? Merlin's Gold awaits, for those who are brave or foolish enough to seek it out...
Overtime by tordotcom
Overtime
tordotcom
  • Reads 93,147
  • Votes 48
  • Parts 1
A secret British government agency is responsible for preventing the destruction of the human race by Supernatural causes. During the Christmas holidays, a single night officer remains on duty and realizes that unknown beings have infiltrated the secret offices of the Laundry.
Eros, Philia, Agape by tordotcom
Eros, Philia, Agape
tordotcom
  • Reads 35,034
  • Votes 147
  • Parts 1
This story has been nominated for multiple awards and tells the story of a young couple, Adriana and Lucian, and their daughter Rose. Lucian is a robot and must make difficult decisions about his capacity to love his family and child despite all of their human flaws.