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Fall of Dragonesia by _abhipreeti_
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|| 16x FEATURED || Alana Thornheart, along with the Dragonesian Prince Leon Heirora and four others, must put a stop to a revolution which could possibly bring an end to both humans and Dragonesians. In this futuristic dystopian setting, however, several dangers lie ahead with a possible dark horse within Alana's team. * * * * * The human world has fallen. And now they are being ruled over by Dragonesians, the humanized dragons, who can reside both in their human and dragon forms. They are vicious, cruel, monstrous, and ready to devour anyone who decides to break the Dragonesian Laws. However, Alana Thornheart, an eighteen-year-old human girl, is not someone to back down. When she finds out about a certain plan of the Dragonesians, she sets out to stop a revolution. Surprisingly, the Dragonesian prince, Leon, who claims to despise the member of his own species, follows Alana suit. Would Alana, along with a few others who are seeking justice and freedom, succeed, or would they ultimately fall into a deeper abyss of darkness? * * * * * 🏆1st Place in: 13 Awards 🥈2nd Place in: 6 Awards 🥉3rd Place in: 4 Awards [Word Count: 87,000-88,000] [Cover and banners created by @stxrry-nights]
Head Hunt (Daracka Volume I) | High Fantasy by HeideHunt
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The heir to the throne struggles to stay alive and keep his birthright while a tracker is thrust into a brutal hunt for a girl who can save or destroy the kingdom of Daracka. ˖⁺‧₊˚ ✧ ˚₊‧⁺˖ A frail kingdom. A dangerous weapon. A lost soldier with the power to tip the balance. Out of his obsession for learning, Kazuri, a Maestro of knowledge, recreates a destructive machine used in the last catastrophic war in the kingdom of Daracka. This weapon's only fuel is an explosive energy inside the body of an experimental soldier. Kazuri must have it, and so the hunt for the soldier begins. Jiro, a boy with the ability to fly, is a Maharlika from Aradack who only wants to live ordinarily, staying on their island for the rest of his life. But when a tragedy strikes his family, his home becomes a constant torment of memories. He joins the hunt to escape his pain and sets out to find the soldier who would change his fate. Reiji is the Matu, next in line for the throne of Daracka. He quenches his ambition to rule, but when he learns that someone he trusts betrayed him, he lets the fire inside him burn. He plays his own game of secrecy, risking the peace of the kingdom. The Master ✧ The Flyer ✧ The Heir ˖⁺‧₊˚ ✧ ˚₊‧⁺˖ Heide Reynes gives you a world influenced by the culture of her own country, the Pearl of the Orient Seas. Inspired by the Igorot People (an ethnic group from the northern mountains), the Maharlika (the ancient feudal warrior class), and the traditional Tagalog in the Philippines. ˖⁺‧₊˚ ✧ ˚₊‧⁺˖ Wattys 2023 Finalist Wattys 2023 Bootcamp Mentee Ambys 2024 (Winner) Favorite Fantasy Novel ˖⁺‧₊˚ ✧ ˚₊‧⁺˖ First of two planned Volumes. ˖⁺‧₊˚ ✧ ˚₊‧⁺˖ Genre: Epic Fantasy High Fantasy Adult FantaSci ˖⁺‧₊˚ ✧ ˚₊‧⁺˖
Broken Without You- A Ray Of Hope  by poeticstardust_
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"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness." Broken Without You- A Ray Of Hope. Book 1 of Broken Without You Series. _________________________________________ Whenever someone mentioned Kauravas and Pandavas the first thought which would come in one's mind would be hatred,jealousy and disrespect for woman. The glorious kingdom of Hastinapur will always stay stained due to the partial treatment meted towards the Kauravas and the blood chilling screams of Draupadi. But how will the fate of Kuruvansh take a turn when the Goddess of Destiny, Niyati decides to reunite them on an auspicious occasion of Diwali, a festival of light, happiness and hope. As the celebrations began young romances bloomed. In the midst of all this, the eldest Upapandava Prativindhya and second oldest son of Karna were invited to participate in the Swayamwar of Vatsal kingdom's princess. As they reach there, things go in a wrong way and they both end up getting married to her. Though will this tie made by Niyati, change the cruel destiny of Kuruvansh? Will the Pandavas notice the good side of Kauravas despite the rift created between them? But the biggest question remains! Will Kunti reveal her secret? _________________________________________ Rated Mature due to depiction of violence discrimination, mxm side pair and miscarriage. Highest Rankings - • 21 in next generation out of 5.48k stories- 7/7/2023 • 1 in Pandavas out of 717 stories- 24/6/23 • 1 in Duryodhana out of 132 stories _________________________________________ Cover Credits goes to my bff- @ishvrya !! PS. THIS BOOK IS UNEDITED.
Mafia's Dangerous Love🖤 by TheANnika2108
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In the dangerous world where power, blood and chaos reign, there exists a king feared by all- Karan Shergill. Ruthless, cunning and dangerous. But fate has a peculiar way of intertwining lives and it brings Karan face to face with Monami- an unsuspecting simple girl with heart as innocent as child's. Their worlds are totally opposite yet the moments their cross paths, Destiny binds them together. Haunted by her past and loneliness of being orphaned, Monami find herself inexplicably drawn to karan. In his eyes, She sees a promise of protection and care- a love she has long yearned for, even it comes with a price. As the depths of karan's darkness unfold, monami found the things which she never knew it exists. Amidst of suicide attempts, relentless attacks, bomb blasts,and hidden dark secret. Their love flickers like a flame threatened by an impending storms. Karan makes a vow to monami- he maybe cruel Mafia king for world, but for her, he will be her karu, her guardian angel. As their worlds collides, battles are fought, sacrifices are made, their love is put to ultimate test. Will Karan and monami ever be together with the darkness surrounding around them. Brace yourself for a dark tale of love where desire, danger and Love all are together in web of cruelty. book cover credits: @-frozenxlove
Harbingers of Apocalypse: Pale Horse by YooliaSthings
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"Her icy-cold crimson eyes lock onto mine-sending a shiver racing down my spine. And before I can stop myself... I fall in love." Clodette, a reclusive vampire has spent centuries in isolating herself from the world, burdened by a past imbued in grief and guilt! She once stained her own hands with the blood of the one she loved most-an unforgivable sin that left her heart frozen in sorrow. But fate stirs once again! A mysterious boy appears, bearing the same azure eyes as her long-lost beloved-and harboring a secret as heavy as her own. A twisted fate had intertwined between them, sudden emotions she thought she had buried begin to awaken. Will Clodette be able to accept the truth behind the boy's secret? Or will history repeat itself, dragging her into tragedy once more? 🪶Note: 👏🏻 ICEY PENGUIN Awards🥇 👏🏻 FANGS HEART Awards 🥉 👏🏻 Featured in NewlyWrittenBooks🎖️ 🥀Updates every Monday.
Mystical Mutant {Editing} by Kikibtsstan
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~Highest rank~ #1 alienplanet (19/4/2023) || ×46 Award-winning book || After a great war wiped out the Elevanas and the Glorindians, the last survivor fled to Earth. Seventeen-year-old Fiona Cinderblock learned the way of humans; she got admission into Dian High School in Magnolia. Fiona tried to keep a low profile but her incredible skills exposed her every time. She rejected potential friends and connections to protect her secret identity; it was dangerous to grow fond of any human. ... Louis Walter, the son of the richest billionaires in town, is described as one with sass and smiles. People wondered what he didn't have-fame, money, a chiseled body, good looks-but bad grades. He had undergone intensive training since he was a kid and succeeded in all aspects except academics. Louis is reminded he's a wasted investment at the end of each semester by his father. Years passed and Louis got used to the name-calling. He accepted he was never good enough-but he wanted to pass his college exams. How could he prove his father wrong when he failed basic tests? ... These two worlds crossed paths-had a rusty start but slowly began to learn and grow together. Feelings crept in and they got comfortable with each other. Fiona loved Louis more when he opened up about his challenges, but he couldn't confess his love to her. As much as Fiona wanted to tell him about herself, she didn't. "What if he hates me? What if something goes wrong?" Louis found out about her secret in the most unpredictable way-when Fiona thought it was over, she had just unlocked another mystery. ©Kikibtsstan 2020
Slice of (magic) Life by Azuriko_Kito
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Axle has known magic his whole life. Not the kind of magic from stage acts and swindlers on the streets, the kind that was used in secret, under the cover of lies and facades. Magic that, when found out by regular non-magic civilians, will be mercilessly sought out and destroyed if they weren't able to use it for themselves. This was his father's warning. But even when kept a secret, danger lurks ever so closely and Axle had to find a way to stop it all on his own... Or did he? Elaine knew she wasn't the only one. She had this feeling that there were others in her high school that did what she could do: real magic. Just when she was mustering up the courage to ask someone else that she thought was like her, danger strikes her school. A danger that she felt was related to her magic. She knew she had to do something about it. Should she deal with the threat alone like she usually faced everything else in her life? Or will she finally confront her suspicions about a certain boy from her school that she was sure had magic like her? ------------------------------------------------------- Huuuge thank you to the user @rainhither for creating this beautiful cover. You're the best!! This is an original story by me. The characters from this work are part of a different, but same universe, original novel I am currently writing. However, the main story of this universe will not be published here (at least that's my decision for now.) since I plan to publish/self-publish that work. Thanks for reading all the way to the end and I hope you like it!
No. 62 Claremond Street by RookWri78
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|| Summer of 1985 || Anthony and Thomas Banks, brothers with scarce in common, must set aside their differences when a corpse is discovered in their new home; in order to not fall back into the clutches of their evil guardian. +++ 12-year-old Anthony Banks is everything his brother is not. Short. Plain. Timid. And not a single ounce of superpowers. However, he's elated when they move in to the home of his dreams this summer: no more bullies and fiery nuns. And no more evil Diselhock. Well, until he finds a corpse embedded in the living room wall. Wrapped in dark, slimy ivy. 16-year-old Thomas Banks has not yet gotten over the arson that had killed his parents five years ago. Not when their guardian Keith Diselhock's been hanging it over his head like the sword of Damocles. But not anymore, at least. He's managed to secure a deal; all they have to do is not cause trouble. Piece of cake, right? With the ghastly corpse in their new home, reemerging friends & foes, and a sinister ice cream truck that keeps the neighbors out of sight, will Tony and Tom live peacefully in this "pristine" neighborhood? Rating: PG (13+) AMBYS 2023 WINNER (SCI-FI) || Featured on many RLs, including @Action's Superheroes RL XD
Conform or Suffer: The Darkness of Beauty Full Novel by JankyFluffy
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Each book is a stand-alone but also an alternative version of the book. They can all be read independently. It can also be found on Inkspired. Never say I love you. If Grew-Ella tells her best friend, Quig, she loves him, they'll come for her, or worse, him. Quig and Grew-Ella have been one step ahead of the system, but one wrong move could lead to a fight-to-the-death beauty contest or a workhouse prison. For Quig, rejection can be fatal. When his fiancée abandoned him at the altar for the king, he needed to come up with a survival plan. Their secrets are tested when Grew-Ella saves his life. But who will save her from her sister and the sinister evil that lurks behind her plastic smile? * If you're traumatized by fiction with a lack of spicy times, you've been warned. Conform or Suffer is a 14+ adult novel fade to black. There is no swearing, extreme gore, or spice. Content Warnings: fertility struggles, mild violence, executions, abuse, trauma, rainbow babies, and mentions of human trafficking. The main romance is straight, but the secondary relationship is about a lesbian couple. The author is a Christian, and a loved one requested wholesome LGBTQ+ characters that didn't die. Cover artist Opal Mallow. Chapter art by Janky Fluffy. Published in 2023. Some characters were created in 2000