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Crimson Desire (Sequel to Debbie Oaks) by LadyMArachnid
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Sequel to Debbie Oaks- read Debbie Oaks before this! It continues roughly from the end of the first book. "Can you truly walk away from someone you were ready to burn for?" Debbie Oaks is presumed dead after the death of her twin sister Lilly Oaks, killed apparently by her boyfriend, Blake Taylor, who is now in prison. Only Debbie and Jade, her former girlfriend, know the truth- Debbie shot Lilly through the heart and killed her. But now, it seems someone else knows the truth- knows what Debbie did, and is threatening to tell everyone. Now, Debbie and Jade must put aside their differences and work together to both save each other and take down their mysterious adversary. But when you don't know who's chasing you, how can you outrun them?
Blind and Bereft by scmimi
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In order to uncover the mystery behind her sister's death, Li Jingrui will stop at nothing even if she must become a palace maid to serve a stern bastard prince for eternity. ***** A mountain that hides the secrets of the past, a decree written with blood, a fraud emperor, and a bastard heir. When her sister mysteriously dies in the palace, Li Jingrui endeavours to find the culprit and seek justice. But when she disguises as a maid and is appointed to work under an enigmatic and dangerous bastard prince, vengeance may not be the only thing she must deal with. Caught between a sinister plot, a forbidden romance, and twisted truths and lies, she must fight to stay alive while protecting the bastard prince who has her heart in his clutches. - [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] COMPLETED | Under last round of editing. 无色郁金 Highest rank: #2 - HistoricalFiction FEATURED ON OFFICIAL WATTPAD: @Romance @Fantasy @HistoricalFiction @Action @MythandLegend @Magic @WattpadHistoricalRomance
TUW 1: Bonds in the Dark by Exequinne
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ELRED VALKALIN IS ON THE RUN. After narrowly escaping the Synketros prison, she finds herself in the scent trail of two notorious communities miles below the island's surface. When she stumbles upon a hidden gathering of fairies from different races and allegiances, her priorities and values are put on trial. She may have to sort them in proper order just in time for a real war at the end of the tunnels and save more than her soul from certain doom. From the sprawling universe of π˜›π˜©π˜¦ 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯π˜ͺ𝘀𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘒𝘯𝘡𝘒𝘴π˜ͺ𝘭π˜ͺ𝘒, journey to hidden roads and forgotten paths in this brand new novella series set in the same universe and timeline as the main series. Be careful. There will be danger ahead. AN INSTALLMENT OF THE UNSEEN WARS NOVELLA SERIES ˜"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’Λœ"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’Λœ"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’ Β© 2023 (First Edition) [20,000 - 30,000 words] WARNING: Make sure you read π˜›π˜©π˜¦ 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯π˜ͺ𝘀𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘒𝘯𝘡𝘒𝘴π˜ͺ𝘭π˜ͺ𝘒 Main Series first before continuing on to this story. The books can be found in a reading list in my profile, @Exequinne. [Cover by @Dayisdemigod]
COF 1: The Fairy Legacy by Exequinne
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FEATURED ON OFFICIAL @Creators READING LIST: FEATURED FANTASY STORIES 𝘈𝘯 𝘒𝘨𝘦-𝘰𝘭π˜₯ 𝘳π˜ͺ𝘷𝘒𝘭𝘳𝘺. 𝘈 𝘡𝘺𝘳𝘒𝘯𝘡 𝘲𝘢𝘦𝘦𝘯. 𝘈 𝘣𝘒𝘡𝘡𝘭𝘦 𝘡𝘩𝘒𝘡 𝘴𝘡𝘒𝘳𝘡𝘦π˜₯ 𝘡𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘒𝘳. Xanthiene Vivenca's life drones on in a cycle of finding her next meal, ensuring the house won't collapse, and surviving until the next day. Then, a boy with cloud-white hair ruins it all by crashing through her roof, along with a set of problems tying her to the fate of the island. With the Human Queen terrorizing the kingdom, friends to save after falling victim to a wicked system, and a power she could barely understand, let alone control, Xanthy finds herself working with complete strangers to bring down a regime. Secrets unfold. Certain truths are revealed. A war beneath the island's surface finally bares its fangs. Now, Xanthy has to save her friends and herself before it's too late. FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLES OF FANTASILIA SERIES ˜"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’Λœ"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’Λœ"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’ Β© 2018 (First Edition) Β© 2021 (Second Edition) [90,000 - 95,000 words] [Cover by @Moxartx ; Text & Graphics by @Exequinne]
The Other Apprentice by KoalaXav
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A scholar who reveres wizards and a street rat who despises them both find themselves apprenticed to a mage with a dark storied past and discover he is not what either of them expected. They may end up learning more from each other than they do from him.
The Second Blade by lovelacedpages24
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He was never meant to wear the crown. So he disappears. Under a borrowed name, the second prince of Damaris trades silk for steel and slips into a knight training academy, determined to prove he is more than a spare heir. ________________________________ She's spent her entire life fighting for a place in a world that was never meant for her. When their paths cross, she sees through him instantly: Too polished. Too careful. Too soft for the life he claims to want. ________________________________ He hides his crown to learn how to fight. She's been fighting her whole life without one. She doesn't know who he is. He can't afford for her to find out. But in a world where power is taken, not given, secrets don't stay buried for long. And when they come to light, they destroy everything. [REVERSE TROPES | SLOW BURN | SECRET IDENTITY]
Dead or alive  by Sevenadeers
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Alex: After I knew this was my last mission, I decided not to run away, but I got lost. Without food or water, I decided to see if anyone was inside the tower. Leamira: It was just another night studying a case in my tower outside of my world, when I got interrupted by some explorer. Leamira: Everyone wants him dead, I want him alive. Alex: Everyone wants me dead, She wants me alive.
Piper: The Gods of Dansarun (TPM #1) by Exequinne
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πŸ† LONGLIST - OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2022 πŸ† When the walled city of the gods, Dansarun, opens its doors for trade, Xuijae's ruling clan sends its perfect representatives: the troublesome prince, Kai-Se, who wants nothing to do with palace life, and Nao-Zai, the stern soldier from the warrior clan assigned to protect him. With them stuck in a royal tour neither of them wants to be in and with Nao-Zai's near-perfect track record hanging in jeopardy, Nao-Zai and Kai-Se must settle their differences before their mission takes a difficult turn. Along the way, Nao-Zai discovers there's more to Kai-Se than he let on and the secret the prince is hiding may spell their doom once they reach the gods' Imperial City. When Kai-Se's mistake erupts into a full-blown rebellion, Nao-Zai is faced with a choice to save himself from the gods' wrath or save Kai-Se who is caught at the worst end of it. From the author of the award-winning novella, π˜’π˜°π˜­π˜ͺ𝘣𝘳π˜ͺ𝘦, and the high fantasy series, π˜›π˜©π˜¦ 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯π˜ͺ𝘀𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘒𝘯𝘡𝘒𝘴π˜ͺ𝘭π˜ͺ𝘒, comes a tale of adventure, friendship, and love, where every road to freedom is as dark and twisted as the last. FIRST BOOK OF THE PIPER OF MIRCHAEK TRILOGY ˜"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’Λœ"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’Λœ"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’ Β© 2022 (First, Second Edition) [35,000 - 40,000 words] [All graphics are made by @Exequinne] πŸ† ROUND 2 QUALIFIER - OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2022 πŸ† ROUND 1 QUALIFIER - OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2022
The God's Deceit- The Web Begins by WCJoansy
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Jeremiah Weedling, an unassuming teenager with a sharp mind and a quiet demeanor, finds his life upended when a moment of bravery leads him into an otherworldly realm. After surviving a grueling trial in mysterious caves, he awakens in a world both magical and perilous-a realm filled with humanoid fae creatures ruled by fear and oppression under the tyrannical Radamar. Seeking only to return home, Jeremiah learns that his path is anything but straightforward. To escape this realm, he must navigate the treacherous politics of the fae village, endure brutal training from unlikely allies, and face down powerful Guardians bound by Radamar's magic. As he journeys through lush forests and shadowy landscapes, Jeremiah unravels secrets about this realm, the beings who inhabit it, and even himself. Despite his initial reluctance, Jeremiah cannot ignore the villagers' plight. Their suffering stirs a resolve within him, pushing him to stand against Radamar and his cruel reign. With the help of his newfound companions-a silent but wise warrior, a fiery rival, and a timid yet insightful guide-Jeremiah grows stronger, braver, and more determined. But defeating Radamar is only the beginning. Jeremiah's choices will not only shape the future of the fae but also forge the path that may lead him home-or deeper into the web of deceit that binds this world. Jeremiah's journey is only beginning, as his path entwines with an ancientll prophecy, a journey to an Obeah man, and a destiny he never imagined. With each step, he must balance his desire to escape with the growing responsibility to heal a fractured community. Will Jeremiah's journey to find himself and his way home be enough to mend the scars left by tyranny and unlock the truth behind The God's Deceit?
Winter's Bride by OpheliaBearsGarden
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Cloè, the woodcutter's daughter, never dreamed of a better life; until she meets a princely stranger in the forest who asks her to become his bride. The handsome Ferran, a mysterious magician from across the Frozen Sea, is as strange as he is charming, and his magnificent castle holds many secrets. Given a magical key by the castle's enigmatic steward that will open all doors at a terrible price, Cloè tries to trust her new husband, and finds that life in his castle is surprisingly pleasant. Although Ferran will not explain why he actually married her, his kindness slowly wins her guarded heart. But when she's forced to use her magical key to save Ferran's life, the castle flies apart into a thousand pieces, and the horrible truth of her husband's past is revealed. Now Cloè must rescue Ferran from the depths of the deadly Winter Palace, before he is lost to the ice forever.