"𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲, 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐥„ -𝑽𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒐 𝑻𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒆 ♤ The Amby Awards 2025 Winner ♤ 30 Days Challenge Winner ♤ 8 Chapter Challenge Winner » "Wreath of Death" formerly.

More than a century ago, the once-mighty human-dwarven alliance of Ostrovia was destroyed during a brutal series of civil wars and political malfeasances. Ancient blood magic and dwarven machinery fueled the death and destruction. Kings turned on one another, and the great wizards were corrupted by their own power. What had once held a nation together now doomed it. In the last days of the fall, the orc tribes, united by chaos and bloodshed, descended from the mountains and destroyed the war-torn kingdom, becoming the new dominate race of the land, leaving humanity on the brink of extinction. During those final days, a lone ship of desperate survivors set course on a bold expedition into the perilous and uncharted Sea. Against all odds, they crashed upon the shores of Avaloria... a realm steeped in ancient magic and guarded by a living forests teaming with dangerous enemies, and undiscovered wonder. Now, a generation later, under the steadfast leadership of King Aldros Valtir, the descendants of that fateful journey labor to rebuild civilization in the new world. At the edge of the wild frontier, young Aelar Varos has grown up in Harrow's End, a modest village, clinging to the untamed forests of Avaloria. But when Aelar stumbles upon something impossible deep within the ancient forest, he unwittingly attracts the attention something more powerful than he can fathom, setting his destiny on an uncertain course. Cedric Valtir, eldest son of the King and heir to the throne, is loved by his men and women in equal measure. In the bustling heart of Valoria, where the lively corridors of The Silver Stag echo with hope and revelry, Cedric bridges his regal past with the promise of a new future. With his effortless grace, keen intellect, and warm humor, he inspires his people as he listens to their dreams and fears, even as whispers of impending threats swirl around him. But what will fate have in mind when he leaves the walls of the city that defines him?

The Crown of Ariadne ✦ For those who have always loved this myth... Her story is more than a myth- it is fire that still burns through centuries, a silence filled with longing, a thread that ties us even now to the secret destinies we try to forget. A chance trip. A summer romance. A glance that becomes a compass-and a heart that didn't know it still had room for faith. Rena thought she had left behind risks and grand promises. But Manos... shows her that some people don't ask if you're ready-they simply wait for you. From Santorini to Rodini, a story about everything we tried to forget, but love always remembers.

Some doors shouldn't be opened. Sienna doesn't remember life before the doctors; she knows nothing else except that. So when she's told that she's finally leaving the hospital, she's more than intrigued. They said that there would be other kids like her, other kids that people said they weren't scared of, when in reality they were. And she finds out there are more living, breathing people like her than she could ever imagine. Of course, there are people like her who aren't living or breathing. One, in particular, whose writing seems to hit too close to home. [updates every other day]

Many people are saying that in the 21st century, the schools are out of control. Students don't face any real consequences for bad behavior, and things are getting worse and worse. However, one particular state in the USA has innovated a new form of discipline that's painless, safe and surprisingly effective. These are the stories of its victims. These are the Brown Slime Stories... (content warning: mild profane language)

"What it Takes to Survive" is the first in the thrilling fictional series, The Apocalypse. It follows 17 year-old Shiloh Rhys Anderson and her younger siblings, Keegan West, and Lily June in their journey to continue surviving the zombified wasteland they're forced to call home. Along their journey comes many obstacles, of course, including the everything-but-ordinary zombies, debilitating sickness, swarms of violence, Lily's trusting personality and Shiloh's need to save anyone and anything she can, and much more. Will Lily trust the wrong people? Does Shiloh have what it takes to protect her family at all costs? What waits for them on the other side of the fence? ... Will they Survive?

Being hopeful that seclusion, nature and a fresh start can bring peace to newly divorced Travis, he begins to live out the next chapter of his life settling into a remote cabin hours from his hometown. A surprise visit from his closest neighbor, Genevieve, seems to be just what he needs to move on. But, Travis isn't the only one on this mountain that wants her and she has a secret she's taking to the grave. In his pursuit of Genevieve, Travis uncovers the mysteries buried in these woods and a love that will haunt him forever. But, his courtship is put on hold when the small town sheriff makes him the number one suspect in a murder investigation. While he's desperately trying to prove his innocence, he has to survive the real killer. Whoever, or whatever, that may be. This is a story of brutality, heartbreak, terror and mystery. It is filled with blood, humor, romance and more. Including a huge, surprise, twist-ending that even the most dedicated horror fans will not see coming.

Blood & Roses by Abigail Archer Rieka knew sacrifice. But nothing could prepare her for the price of her father's mistake. When she's torn from her home and thrust into the hands of a man known only by his reputation-a ghost in the criminal world-she expects death. Instead, she finds herself caged by Drystan, a man carved from vengeance, raised in blood, and dangerously calm. He doesn't want her love. He wants her silence. But silence can scream. And soon, fear gives way to fascination. Trapped between loyalty to the past and the fire of a man who shouldn't feel, Rieka is forced to navigate a world where mercy is rare, violence is language, and trust can kill. In a house ruled by secrets and shadows, love isn't salvation. It's surrender.

Nyra has always seen what others can't , spirits, shadows, whispers from beyond. On her 19th birthday, a strange gift left behind by her late mother changes everything. The box holds secrets of a forgotten legacy. Lucian seems like nothing more than a flirt with a devil-may-care grin , but beneath the charm, he harbors a hidden truth: he, too, can sense the supernatural. Unlike Nyra, he's spent years concealing it, knowing that some powers are better left untouched. Together, they are pulled into a world beyond the human realm , a realm of ancient bloodlines, forbidden magic, and long-forgotten prophecies. They are the chosen ones. But what are they chosen for? And why them? As secrets unravel and darkness stirs, the answers may change everything.

Beneath the stars, a secret sleeps... and she might be the one to awaken it. In the ancient, enchanted realm of Chandlok, the night sky hides more than constellations-it hides curses, forgotten magic, and a prophecy written in starlight. Sana, a girl born without powers in the enchanted world of Chandlok, is treated as an outcast - unwanted, unworthy, and unseen. Yet fate hides a cruel twist - she is the chosen one, destined to change the world and uncover the buried truths of her bloodline. When she steps into the royal palace, her life intertwines with Prince Hatim, the most powerful being in existence - cold as ice, ruthless as fire, and feared by all. But what happens when the girl born to defy fate meets the man forged to rule it? Hatim's heart, long frozen by betrayal and pain, begins to thaw in Sana's presence, even as the world around them burns with deceit. Torn between power and love, destiny and desire - their story becomes a dangerous dance between salvation and destruction. Will their love bloom bright enough to heal Chandlok... or will it shatter them both under the weight of the stars? 💫 A tale of love, power, and destiny - where light and darkness are bound by one name: Starveil.