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Foxblood: Rise of the Hellion (WattyAward 2012 Finalist) by foxifae
Foxblood: Rise of the Hellion (WattyAward 2012 Finalist)
foxifae
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The sequel to Foxblood: A Brush with the Moon. Something’s stalking Sophie and it’s not just her boyfriend’s cute cousin. Pulled from a life of obscurity and chosen to succeed a dying Goddess, Sophie’s thrown into a world where the supernatural is normal. Sadly, she’s made enemies and as corpses mount, Sophie fears for the people she cares for. But when someone she loves is accused of the killings, Sophie is convinced of their innocence.
Short Stories by Crystal Scherer by CrystalScherer
Short Stories by Crystal Scherer
CrystalScherer
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  • Parts 7
A collection of short stories. Some are side-stories of existing books, some are just separate ideas I've had kicking around that weren't big enough to form a novel or novella, and some were requests from faithful followers. They range between 800-5000 words, typical of standard short stories. There is a table of contents to help navigate which ones appeal to you. Cover art is a stock image off Depositphoto. Text was added in Canva.
Ok, Who Got Bitten? by Samanthue
Ok, Who Got Bitten?
Samanthue
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  • Parts 18
Right now, I'm squatting in a pile of human waste, desperately trying to get a signal on my phone. My friends are watching me reluctantly, their faces stained with blood and what I only hope is dirt. The light from my phone is illuminating their faces, casting light on the looks of horror that I have come to know all too well. My best friend is cradling her left arm, bandaged with a torn piece of cloth in hopes of stopping the blood flow. My sister can barely walk, and I think her hand is broken. She looks on the verge of tears. As we calm down, catching our breaths, I give up looking at my phone. I slowly turn to them, my own face crusted with blood. I look at each of them, one by one. "Ok, who got bitten?"
Voices of Humanity by stpolishook
Voices of Humanity
stpolishook
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  • Parts 65
Born as one of Cedrick Dulane's farm-bred humans, Alice has always known her place in the world. She is an animal. Property of the Dulane estate. One permitted to live as long as she is useful to her sibla master and can produce offspring to supply the human meat trade. But when Alice is pushed past her breaking point she has a choice to make. Can she continue as the animal she was bred to be? Or might she just find a way to take a stand and fight back! *Note: This book is a prequel to After Humanity. You do not have to read After Humanity to read Voices of Humanity but it will def make for a different experience if you have.
Tricked Into Flight by CrystalScherer
Tricked Into Flight
CrystalScherer
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Desperate to keep her magic hidden, Katerina goes to great lengths to avoid dragons and mages. When she gets cornered by evil mages, her only chance at escape involves freeing a trapped dragon. * * * Katerina's biggest fear is that unscrupulous mages or dragons would discover her magic and use her as a living magical battery. When she stumbles into a group of evil mages trying to magically enslave a dragon, she releases the dragon to act as a distraction, hoping he would attack the mages while she escaped. But magic has rules, and when you free a dragon mage, it creates magedebt that they must repay, lest their magic fade. Forced to travel together, Katerina struggles to hide her magic as she accompanies Rakota and his friends while they hunt down the Shadow Mages. Rakota is one of many dragons who detest humans due to how many have tried to slay him, steal his treasure, or control him with magic. He has no desire for a rider, but when his childhood sweetheart shows up, she won't consider courtship unless he has one. As if evil mages with ancient spells aren't enough, word comes from the coast that the nagas are planning to invade and wipe out the humans. Goals and secrets clash as Katerina strives to keep her magic hidden, yet that very magic might be the key to stopping the war, and becoming Rakota's rider would give him the family he's always dreamed of. But all magic has a price, and to become a rider, she'd have to forfeit her freedom. Copyright November 2022. All Rights Reserved. Readers may not copy or steal this story. Fanfictions are allowed to use my *world* and *magic rules* as long as credit is given.
When The Heart Sings by CrystalScherer
When The Heart Sings
CrystalScherer
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I will be your heart, if you will be my shield. In a world where magic supposedly didn't exist, Serena has spent years struggling to conceal her unpredictable singing magic. While wishing for a peaceful life where she can sing without fear, she sees a man in handcuffs being forced into a shady research center. Their eyes meet, and the soulbond is forged. Darien is not from this world, and he's been held captive for years. With the soulbond amplifying his strength, he can fight his way through almost everything, but not every danger can be fought with fists. Their love draws them together even as power-hungry enemies try to pry them apart. They want to control Darien for their own purposes, but he's too strong to be controlled by force. Their love is their greatest strength-and their biggest vulnerability. But magic has its own rules, and no song can go unanswered. Excerpt: I pitied the man, although with so many cops around him, he was quite dangerous. Who needed 30 police officers to supervise one guy who in handcuffs and leg shackles? I watched him walk down the gauntlet between the rows of officers. It was as if I couldn't look away. He paused and looked around. His brilliant glowing blue eyes seemed to meet mine across the vast distance. I couldn't even blink as his eyes seemed to hold mine. The trees of a park broke our locked gaze as the bus kept on driving. I took a deep breath, suddenly realizing that I had stopped breathing the moment our eyes met. I had never seen such blue eyes before-and they glowed! A shiver ran through me. I had been too far away to make out the color of the man's eyes. My eyes watched the trees, hoping for a break in them so I could see the man again. I had no such luck. --- Fade-to-black action fantasy romance Copyright November 2017. Readers may not copy, alter, translate, or steal this story. Fanfictions may use my *world* and *magic rules* as long as credit is given.
Night of the Yeti by MikaelaBender
Night of the Yeti
MikaelaBender
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Leila Foody has been obsessed with yeti since she was a child. Yeti are dangerous. Strong. A mystery. And someone has to protect humans from them. Now in her 20s, she's made yeti her career by working at the Cryptozoology Institute under her boss and boyfriend Marcus. But when Leila disobeys orders from Marcus and sets off into the forest on the night of the new moon, she discovers a secret that will not only change her future but her past as well.
Salvation: A Light in the Dark by stpolishook
Salvation: A Light in the Dark
stpolishook
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  • Parts 4
Contest entry for @TheCRYPTIC 's The HERCULEAN. Each of my entries for the various rounds are contained here in this book. Updates are coming.... Spectacular cover by @sugarcrystals !
The Stranger by stpolishook
The Stranger
stpolishook
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Elenor's life has not been easy. Day in and day out she is forced to clean up other people's messes when all she really wants is to escape the abusive relationship she is stuck in and clean up her mess of a life. Could a stranger in the diner be the answer to her prayers? Note: This piece was written when I was 18. It's a creepy little short that I thought would be fun to share. I only wish my younger self had been able to have a place like wattpad to explore Lovely cover by @silver_lining86
Anna's Book ( Prologue to A Dangerous Destiny) by stpolishook
Anna's Book ( Prologue to A Dangerous Destiny)
stpolishook
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A companion piece to A Dangerous Destiny: Life in the poorest district of the Captial city is difficult for all but even worse for those with no prospects of escape. With limited funds, Anna and her grandmother must make do with what little they have and settle for a life of hardship, struggling just to make ends meet. Challenges have never phased Anna though and she is grateful for what she has; the love of her Grandmother, a roof over her head, and the safety that comes with living in the most powerful city in the Empire. But there are secrets in Grandmother's past from the days when she lived in the countryside. Secrets involving the book that lies hidden under the floorboards by the fireplace. Secrets that might just prove to be more dangerous than Anna ever imagined. Thanks so much to @deviation- for the beautiful cover!!