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Trapped In The Mating Games by dreamcatcher2390
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She was a soon to be 18 year old who didn't want a mate. The thought of being tied town for the rest of her life was something Veronica didn't want. So when the annual mating games comes around she tried to run. With a failed attempt Veronica is found and then forced to go into the mating games. He was the prince who couldn't wait to find his mate. Benjamin had been waiting for his mate all his life ever since his mother told him stories about how everyone was blessed with a mate perfect for them. Because of this the mating games had be hosted at the palace for the past 2 years to help the prince find his princess How is Veronica going to cope when trying to escape the mating games becomes a whole lot harder? And how is the prince going to finally get his long awaited mate? ------------- Started : October 11th 2019 Finished: January 2nd 2020
Blood of Azura by ScarletteDrake
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[THIS STORY WILL BECOME FREE ON THE 5th OCTOBER 2023] Fara's husband, the Prince of Azura, is murdered and she's enslaved by his killer, Theodan, a warrior fighting a war he doesn't believe in - until her. ***** Following the assassination of her husband and the invasion of the kingdom of Azura, Princess Fara is forced to go into hiding. She disguises herself as a lowly servant, determined to escape the war-torn capital, only to catch the eye of Theodan, the commander of the invading army that killed her family. Taken as his slave and a spoil of war, the last thing Fara expects is the forbidden connection that grows between them, compelling Theodan to protect her at any cost. But when Theodan discovers her true identity puts a target on her back, he will have to decide between saving the woman he loves, and betraying all he has ever known. [Wattys' Shortlist] [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]
Rebirth of the Forsaken Empress by yuershin
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Rebirth of the Forsaken Empress - Synopsis Betrayed and left for dead, an elite assassin awakens in the frail body of Empress Selene Valeria-reviled, abandoned, and imprisoned in the Cold Palace. Once discarded by the emperor and falsely accused of poisoning a favored concubine, Selene wasted away in despair. But this is no longer her story. Determined to rewrite fate, the assassin refuses to beg for love or power. Instead, she vows to reclaim her dignity, outmaneuver the treacherous court, and most of all-protect the one person the former empress abandoned: her son, Crown Prince Caius. With sharp wit and deadly skill, she will show the empire that she is no longer a helpless pawn but a ruler in her own right. And if anyone dares to stand in her way, they will learn-too late-that this empress was once an assassin who never failed a mission.
Warrior's Heart (Book 1 of The Warrior Chronicles) by Minahepsen
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Hated by her clan. Hunted by No-Landers. Desired by Kings. Leyla is a Warrior. Strong. Fast. Unwavering. Yet she looks nothing like a Warrior. Dark haired and green eyed, she stands out in a Kingdom full blonde-haired blue-eyed citizens who all tower over her. Despite their differences, her rank as an officer in the Warrior Army makes her untouchable to most. But things start getting complicated when Leyla attracts the attention of the idol of all, the shoe-in for the next Warrior King: Colonel Alec of the House of Steel. Jealous princesses and angry superiors are not the only problems on the horizon when a messenger appears from the powerful Land of Light with an offer for the Warrior King that will change Leyla's life... Highest Ranks: #1 in Badassgirl #1 in Warrior #1 in Powers #1 Strongfemalelead Book 1 in The Warrior Chronicles
Dungeon Diver: Stealing a Monster's Power by KaeNovels
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A story following a young hunter named Jay. He has grown up in a world where dungeons, monsters, and humans with leveling systems are a cultural norm. At the age of 20, he awakens a skill that allows him to steal the abilities of monsters. While others are stuck with a specific skill set, he continues to grow stronger after every battle. Follow Jay's journey as he learns more about his unique situation in a world that's grown blind to the real dangers of modern-day dungeon diving. What to expect: -Weak To Strong Male MC -Fast Leveling + Rare Magical Items -Stats + Hidden Abilities + LitRPG System -Explosions, Monsters, & Epic Battles [Daily uploads, a minimum of 7 chapters per week.]
Dark Queen: The Cybelline Prophecies by dramatictealeaves
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A 21st century covert ops agent, Cybelline found herself transported to a medieval world of magic and war without a clue of how she got there. Fine, she'll consider this as early, early retirement and try to have a quiet, peaceful life. Maybe she would buy a farm and raise some ducks. She didn't plan to have royalty fall over her doorstep and demand marriage for "taking his innocence". Granted, she tripped him first, but he deserved it. If her idyllic life had been undisturbed, she could even ignore the war between humans, the Fae, and the Folk. If they had left her alone, perhaps she would have never discovered power so potent that it could destroy the world. Perhaps she would have never become the most feared person in the realm.
Heir to the Fallen Throne by solariswriter13
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Eight years ago, Scarlett's Solaris's world was flipped on its axis, losing grip of all sense of stability and meaning. Her kingdom was attacked and it led to leaving her an orphan. 2920 days have passed and she has had time to grieve for her sisters and parents. She's hidden from everyone, allowing the world to believe Goldaria's princesses are long gone. The country is mourning too. Yet when a certain Shielder of Darkness steps up and states he believes everything should change, Scarlett can't believe the turn her life has taken once more. This Shielder has dark, gruesome things planned for Goldaria and its citizens. His magic is powerful and frightening and Scarlett is determined to fight back. Even if it means revealing her identity to the world again and teaming up with a group that could not be more different so that they can all explore the thirteen isles that make up Goldaria together in order to stop The Shielder. The Quest is afoot.
A Kingdom's Secrecy by heytheregisela
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One comes from royalty, and one comes from poverty. Yet the same shadows follow them everywhere, leading them right to each other and their destiny. ***** Princess Elouise and Eldon are complete opposites who come from different areas of Aristol. Elouise's biggest worry is ensuring she lives up to her kingdom's expectations of a Queen. Eldon's biggest worry is how much food will be hunted for the week. So when Elouise awakens a magical ability and Eldon is beckoned to the capital by a disembodied voice, they realize there might be more to themselves than they believed. They are both the only two living souls with brown eyes, and they understand they were brought together for a reason. Unfortunately, there are people who know more about them than they do. These people are a cult who despise the royal family. They lurk in every corner, getting closer and closer. To make matters worse, the Kingdom of Aristol seems to hold more secrets than Elouise and Eldon can handle. (Book One of The Secrets of Aristol series.) Content warning: this story contains themes of violence, blood, and death.
Vanished Time by Jayytayyyy
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁..𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸? In a kingdom ruled by a cruel king, Lily begins with a chilling confession: she's already dead. But if she could, she'd live it all over again. The story begins when time mysteriously disappears - moments blur together, yet life continues on. As Lily searches for answers, aided by a dashing, enigmatic king, she uncovers dark truths about the kingdom and her own existence. But with a mysterious killer closing in, Lily Csillaghold is forced to confront her fate, knowing that every step she takes might lead her closer to her death. This book features mature themes like death, violence, betrayal, murder, emotional trauma, and dream disturbances. Reader discretion is advised.
The Forgotten Kingdom (Skyelorn Chronicles #2) by BookNrd
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Marithyda Skyelorn has learned the hard way not to trust royals, but to defeat the wicked King Harlan she may have no choice but to turn to the ruler of a mysterious kingdom across the Sea. ***** With the help of an unexpected ally within the castle, Marithyda and Sabin have barely managed to escape imprisonment following the disastrous Royal Exposition. Racing against King Harlan's forces, they aim to discover the truth once and for all about the kingdom of Magus Opté. Meanwhile, Princess Taileen Winship, the newly-appointed Commander of the Karvothian military, only has two directives: continue to hide her powers from the rest of the Kingdom, and recapture Marithyda Skyelorn. In the long-awaited sequel to Shadow Witch, powers will be tested, unlikely romances will blossom, and allegiances will be changed forever. (Book Two of the Skyelorn Chronicles trilogy) [[2022 WATTYS Winner, Sequel]] Content and/or Trigger Warning: Some scenes contain violence and mentions of self-harm that may upset sensitive readers [[Word Count: 90,000-100,000]]