Ambassadors Picks
10 stories
As the Crow Falls | ✔ by SmokeAndOranges
As the Crow Falls | ✔
SmokeAndOranges
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  • Parts 46
Niccola is a demi-queen undercover in enemy territory. Her little sister went missing seven moons ago, but one lead remains: a picture of a woman's face, drawn by a diviner shortly after the disappearance. Tracking her down has led Niccola to Calis, the realm next door whose border with her own remains closed for a reason. There, the trail goes cold. Until, that is, Niccola runs into a man in the marketplace who bears a family resemblance to the woman she seeks. His name is Isaiah, crown prince of Calis, and he's investigating disappearances, too. They join forces, faking courtship to sneak Niccola into the palace and get Isaiah's wedding-minded mother off his back. It doesn't take long to suspect that a common threat might underpin both their realms' problems. And as Niccola begins to develop real feelings for Isaiah, she's faced with an impossible choice: reveal her secrets and risk breaking his trust, or leave him in order to chase down the woman who stole her sister... a woman whose forbidden magic comes with a cost that could bring both realms to ruin. ❖❖❖ Complete and fully edited. Cover credit goes to @CeeMTaylor. Go check out her books too if you like Dark Fantasy Romance-she writes some pretty incredible stuff! Comments and critiques are both welcome and appreciated. I write characters from many different backgrounds, with many different experiences. If you share those traits and find that I have misrepresented anything, please let me know! I am feedback-friendly and here to learn :)
Serpent and Stone by PaintingTheRosesRed
Serpent and Stone
PaintingTheRosesRed
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  • Parts 30
❛The hero isn't supposed to love the monster...❜ A retelling of the story of Medusa. Medusa has been cursed since birth, a monster feared and hated by all. Longing to see the world but resigned to her cruel fate, Medusa expects to spend the rest of her days alone on her island, where she cannot hurt anyone. When a wounded soldier suddenly appears on her shores, Medusa begins to wonder if the Fates have another destiny in store for her.
A Heart of Snow  ✓ by avadel
A Heart of Snow ✓
avadel
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  • Parts 7
| 𝟔𝐱 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 | The crown was always hers. -*-*- A'snowlyne was born to rule. When her throne is stolen from her, she'll do whatever it takes to get it back--even if that means losing everything she loves. A Snow White retelling that will make you question who the story's real victim is. -*-AWARDS-*- 1st in Fantasy - Focus on Me Awards 1st in Romance - Court of Miracles Awards 1st in Short Story - The Fluorescence Awards 1st in Short Story - The Imperial Awards 1st in Short Story - Lollipop Awards 2019 1st in Short Story - HONOUR AWARDS 2019 Best Cover - TheAuroraAwards 2019 Featured by @WattpadShortStories, @YAFantasy, @retold, @antiheroesgalore, and @WattpadDarkFantasy (twice!)
Cursed by AllisonWhitmore
Cursed
AllisonWhitmore
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  • Parts 11
The story of Cinderella's stepsister and the guy who got away...Prince Charming. Stephanie and her cousin, Ellinor, have switched stations in life, but Ellinor isn't quite sure she can handle being a princess all on her own. And Stephanie is certainly sure she can't handle being stuck in the kitchens. Now, that the roles are reversed and some time has passed since Ellinor's marriage to Prince Dominic, things will start to change again for both ladies. Especially, if their Aunt Felice, also Ellinor's godmother, has anything to say about it.
Skinwalkers by ThisAdamGuy
Skinwalkers
ThisAdamGuy
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  • Votes 14
  • Parts 23
For as long as humanity has ruled the earth, skinwalkers have existed right beneath its nose. A race of shapeshifters, they live secretly in the lands untouched by civilization. Their only contact with the human world is to find other skinwalkers and awaken them to their true nature. Fey Greenbriar has abandoned that existence, choosing instead to live amongst humanity. As a human, Xavier "Zave" Thendred is content with the life he has with his dog, Clueless. But when an ancient evil sets its sights on the dopey golden retriever, Fey is forced to awaken Clueless' latent skinwalker powers. With a horde of flesh eating monsters in pursuit, a frantic race across the country begins. Fey must break her exile and seek out her old pack, hoping that they will give Clueless the life she deserves. But far darker plots have been set in motion than any of them could imagine, and a mysterious figure has a warning for Zave: "If they find out what you are, they will come for you instead."
Hiding From Light: A Beauty and the Beast Genderbend by Arieltoria
Hiding From Light: A Beauty and the Beast Genderbend
Arieltoria
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  • Parts 37
14 in fairytaleretelling 10/23/22 Princess Luna of Yaquir angered the wrong person. Now she's doomed to be a beast, as ugly on the outside as she is within, unless she can find someone to love her. At first, with her curse, she thought of only one thing. Ashton. The one thing she wanted, but never got. It made her bitter. And now, she's paying the price. /// Brandon has never been like "the others." They turn to the latest forms of technology and entertainment, determined to make the most of every game and fad to come into their hands. All he really wants is a safe haven to turn the pages of a book, and the ability to lose himself in a world of fiction and others' problems. So when he finds out that libraries all over Yaquir are closing down due to decreased usage and an overabundance of E-books, and that his might be next, he decides to take matters into his own hands. He never dreamed he'd actually end up at a castle instead. Just as he never dreamed he'd become hopelessly stuck there either. This is a Beauty and the Beast genderbend, and the third book in the Light series. As with all of my books, it can be read as a standalone. It's rated PG-13 for language and violence. Updates will be every Saturday starting July 9
She Sings at Dawn by MusicalKehleigh
She Sings at Dawn
MusicalKehleigh
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  • Parts 43
𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐬. 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫. 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. Five years ago, Princess Odeia, heir to the Saursi throne, was executed after being convicted of murdering her step-mother, Queen Dianne. The case always perplexed Princess Aylo as Odeia had nothing to gain through the crime and never seemed to be crazy or jealous, like the court claimed she was. Aylo's suspicions are reawakened from an unexpected discovery: Odeia's journals. And when another death turns up the night after a kingdom festival, Aylo wonders if it's connected to those from years ago. That fateful night, everything changes. Though new piles of duties and a covert match-maker intrude on her agenda, Aylo digs into the past. Deadly secrets unfold, enough to put a target on her back. Aylo must discover the truth before the murderer strikes again or she's whisked into a betrothal. Expect the unexpected in this fantasy-mystery novel inspired by Swan Lake. ✧Complete - First Draft ✧Cover by @Dayisdemigod ✧Featured: @Music
The Dreamweaver's Daughter by emc_scribbles
The Dreamweaver's Daughter
emc_scribbles
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  • Parts 21
To break his family's curse, Faolan mac Domnall seeks to marry the beautiful Saoirse, princess of Mide. Spirited and outspoken, the wild Saoirse wants nothing more than to escape the life that's been decided for her. Determined to outmaneuver a twist of fate and win her hand, Faolan searches between worlds to find the mysterious dreamweaver's daughter. Cursed, Siofra has lived as an outcast of both the human and faerie worlds. With only her magical weaving as company, she finds herself tempted by the promise of companionship. Despite the risks, she agrees to help the steadfast Faolan - even if it means he will someday leave her. When curses threaten to unravel their destinies, all three will need everything they have to survive: courage, cleverness, and something stronger than even faerie magic.
A Touch of Magic by Sarel303
A Touch of Magic
Sarel303
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  • Parts 38
"Usually innocents like you have time to grow into their magic before they have to break the rules. You don't have that time, Minta. Please believe me, you need to be ready. I'm risking everything to make you ready." I stopped and searched his eyes for further explanation, and there was a near moment of clarity before Edgar looked away, releasing me gently. "Risk what, Edgar?" A Touch of Magic... Minta has a choice; she can turn away from magic or embrace it. Desperate for a destiny, it's a no brainer. Guided by the cat who's been following her around, and her dead aunt's sidekick Gladys Jones, Minta begins by fixing problems with bullies, and finding Prince Charming for her b.f.f. Who'd of thought there were so many Cinderella's in need of makeovers? It's not long before Minta wants change her own romantic fortunes too (it's worked for everyone else). But life is never that simple and as Minta grapples with her future, there are others trying to stop her from having one. But who and why? Minta hasn't a clue. Though she does have her suspicions about the cat... Eventually, sacrificing her own (and very human) desires to follow her path, Minta's destiny becomes clear; this is a story of self-belief and resolution, first crushes & love (and the journey towards grasping the difference). Mostly though, this is a book about magic. Cover kindly made by @alessandra
Snow Bites by skyebmewrites
Snow Bites
skyebmewrites
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  • Parts 17
Grimhelde didn't choose to hunt the creatures of the night. Even though her family had been hunters for generations, she chose to leave and lead a normal life. But, as it often happens, she found love and it destroyed her plans. Young Grimhelde finds herself longing for the king in the castle she chooses to work in, but there's something strange about his wife. She knows the signs, blood red lips, pale skin, an aversion to sunlight. The signs of a vampire. To save the man she loves and his daughter, Heldie slays the evil monster. Happily ever after isn't the next step for her, and now she'll have to decide what to do with the child. A Snow White retelling...with vampires. ONC Shortlist 2023