8CC - September to October 2023
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His DayLily - (Shadowed Secrets #1) by LosMarino
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When vengeance strikes in the form of a bullet out for the princess's blood, Princess Aleia VonAuclair must flee the heart of her country in order to protect the people she loves and take back the pieces of her soul she'd lost to the girl she once loved like a sister - the same girl who'd turned out to be the one hidden beneath the assassin's mask all along. ♡︎♡︎♡︎ Princess Aleia VonAuclair's twenty-first birthday was set to mark the beginning of a new era; a celebration of a country and their princess reborn after a deathly battle that put an entire nation neck-to-neck with Asrea's infamous serial killer. While Aleia struggles to twine the identities of the girl she'd once played dress up with to the girl history writes down as the heartless slayer of innocents, the rest of the world will forever remember her only as her legacy: Asrea's renowned Harbinger of Death. But when terrors of a sharpshooter and his lethal bullet striking for vengeance erupts the nation into utter chaos, the princess is forced to flee thousands of miles away from her home and the people she holds dear to her heart. Hidden between the shadows of a new city, Aleia is ordered keep her head down and her heart locked tight until they capture the man set out for the princess's blood. No distractions, no attachments, and absolutely no mistakes. If only it were that simple. If only if it weren't for the man whose cold, green eyes seem to pierce straight through her soul and into the buried depths of the secrets tearing her life apart by the seams. The man whose own shadows threaten to unveil hers. ♡♡♡ Completed on 9/3/2024 #1 in YoungAdult 🥇 #1 in TeenRomance 🥇 #2 in HiddenIdentity 🥈
UnAlaska by kit_landry
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[Featured 7x!] [Editing / rewriting] Explosions ring out, as the Russian mafia tightens its grip of terror on the massive cruise ship Cecaelia. On the remote and icy waters of Alaska and hours from help, thousands of passengers' lives depend on Laura. Ex-FBI agent Laura Constantine boards a nuclear cruise ship filled with elite, rich passengers destined for the remote Aleutian Islands. The luxurious cruise is shattered by the appearance of the Russian mafia, who slowly twist the ship to fit their sinister motives. Dive into UnAlaska for your next adrenaline-packed thriller. Notable rankings: #1 in woman-sleuth, #7 in cruise, #14 in Alaska [Formerly titled Cecaelia: Danger in International Waters]
The Hero's Pilgrimage by willyDangles
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Embark on a mesmerizing journey through realms unseen, where the heart's true journey unfolds. In "The Hero's Pilgrimage" the story of Aric Valorius, a peasant thrust into a destiny he never imagined, intertwines with the celestial dance of fire and ice. As illusions crumble, and destinies entwine, Aric discovers that the true test lies not in battles fought but in the choices that shape his destiny. Amidst the whispers of the past and visions of the future, "The Hero's Pilgrimage" weaves a tale of courage, sacrifice, and the birth of a king from the ashes of a peasant's soul. Join Aric as he navigates the labyrinth of his own soul, facing challenges that transcend realms and discovering the profound power that lies within. Illuminate your imagination with this celestial saga, where every choice sparks embers that light the path to an extraordinary destiny.
Reprogramming Eve by VelvetCh4mpagne
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Eve, a young woman, grapples with intense night terrors and anxiety that stems from an abusive childhood with her adoptive parents, her teenage homelessness, and rape; she discovers an alternative form of therapy that quickly transforms her memories, perception, and consequently, her overall future well-being. Based on a true story, "Reprogramming Eve" takes portions of the real-life, tragic experiences of its author, and incorporates them into a modernly fashioned fictional world. Eve, a twenty-something newlywed, attends counseling sessions with an alternative therapist, Dr. Coyle, who guides her through a controversial method of therapy: reprogramming. By recalling 'knotted roots' woven deeply within her haunting memories, Eve consciously uncovers raw and emotionally-charged moments from her turbulent past. A powerful sense of self begins to bubble within Eve as the sessions progress, and her focuses turn from the negative challenges that surround her while working at a law firm, to relishing the waves of renewed spiritual joy that begin to sweep away her anxiety.
Kindred Souls by WynnDyss
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Kimbre Sol led her people, the genetically engineered hesh, to freedom. The sapiens, their former "masters" had no choice in compliance, but they will not lose gracefully. Wyatt Thorndyke has carried a flame for Kim for fifteen years. His motives are plain and simple, and he will stop at nothing to get the hesh he has loved for more than half his life to reclaim him. Outside forces work in the shadows to come between them and drag Kim and her hesh brethren back beneath the yoke of sapien slavery. Can these kindred souls find a way to overcome their obstacles and secure their future?
My Beloved, Cursed Prince by Skeeter_96
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Rin Evongrace, a newly appointed priestess and Holy Magic Prodigy -- Whose fate intertwines with a Cursed Prince who has repeatedly appeared in her dreams. On the day of her second baptism -- after successfully graduating as a priestess at the cathedral -- Rin is shown a vision of the same man she recognizes from her dreams and given a mission that only she can accomplish . . . "Break his curse. The future of this world will be decided upon your success."
Hestia's Journey by Whonbatto
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When Hestia is integrated into the system, getting stuck in the tutorial is her main worry, but what happens when she gets out and ends up being betrayed by the people of Earth after collecting her companions? She must overcome this and get back to Earth to exact revenge on everyone. Hestia was taken into the system and was stuck for a million years in the tutorial killing goblins. When she got out she coped by going around getting cute pets. After she finishes with that she takes up the opportunity to help everyone by defeating the higher level gates that are showing up. But the association decides to send everyone who was trapped in the tutorial and returned into a different world for their own interests. Hestia is out for revenge now that they took her away from her parents and life on Earth. Will she get back to Earth or will she eventually not want to go back? I don't own the cover.
A NOT SO MERRY XMAS by UC-creates
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Cozy up for a Christmas tale. A tale of magic, romance, and the quest for balance. In this world, there are forces of light and darkness; Forces like Santa and the maleficent Krampus. As humanity prepares for snuggles and festivity, Krampus plots with Grýla, the wicked frost deity. They team up to end the human race on Christmas Eve, but the Universe still has one last trick up its sleeve. * * * * Lucas Marcus, a 'regular' teenage boy, is led by a series of strange events to discover his magical abilities and--to his surprise--the magical powers of his best friend, Clyde Xavier, and mysterious crush, Fiona. The three have been chosen to join the Protectors of Balance; a taskforce with the responsibility of maintaining order between Light and Dark Forces. Together, they must journey on a mission to challenge Krampus and his allies, visiting Christmas destinations like the North Pole in the process. Although, feelings and deadlines only make their quest more complicated. Coupled with furious yetis, shadow elves, a runaway reindeer, and a strange mega-corporation bent on capturing the supernatural...the Protectors of Balance are in for a not so Merry Xmas. [AMBYS WINNER 2025]
The Krakens Bride by tsukiken2716
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CURRENTLY UNDER EDITING!!!!! The Kraken. An all-powerful, tentacled creature of the deep that was known for its harsh and undeniably evil deeds against humans for its entire existence. With no one to stop it and with zero people spared from its wrath, a village near the Kraken's lair composed a deal that would let them live in peace despite the raging sea creature of legend near their shores. But that peaceful life would come with a hefty price tag; the question is, how far would the humans go to pay it?
Tessa Stark:  Desert Heat by TinaBledsoe7
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Special Detective Tessa Stark is called to the dusty desert town of Santa Maria to investigate the death of a local socialite and very soon finds herself with a sizable list of suspects. Wading through that list is going to be daunting task, especially given that the victim's uncle, a powerful United States Senator, doesn't trust that she can find the killer. But, perhaps even more daunting than solving a case that seems unsolvable, is having to face a piece of her past that she'd been avoiding for the last fifteen years. She can't allow the past to get in the way of her investigation, though. A young woman had been killed and a family had been left grieving, without answers and without justice. And who better to hunt down the killer and help the family begin to heal than the daughter of the infamous Robert Stark. After all, murder was in her DNA.