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Sinister Stories by adrianagallas_
Sinister Stories
adrianagallas_
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Are you a fan of horror stories? Do you seek for a thrill or scare? Well whatever you do, don't read these at night. You'll regret it.
1 | vengeance  [oakenshield] by thorinstoned
1 | vengeance [oakenshield]
thorinstoned
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[ under intense editing. is also available on AO3 ] Her pack craves it. Azog craves it. She craves it. She needs it. Her mission is simple: kill Thorin Oakenshield. She's killed so many other helpless souls before, her very first kill putting her in a bad position with the bitch King of Mirkwood. What's so different about this one? He captures her heart in the most beautiful way: he makes her fall in love. BOOK ONE OF THE "REVENGE" SERIES
Descendants of Rome (#3 in Gladiator Series) by milly_king818
Descendants of Rome (#3 in Gladiator Series)
milly_king818
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Nearly two decades have passed since Krista and her band of gladiators won their freedom, but the empire is far from peaceful. The Colosseum still remains and with their escape scarring Rome's history, the emperor's hunger for power has never been greater. Extinguishing all attempts at rebellion, it is only a matter of time before the enslaved people of Gallia take a stand against their tormentors. Fearing another slave rebellion, the Emperor Trajan orders the legions of Rome to march on Gallia. * * * Born to two gladiator parents, Lazarus's dreams are filled with following in their footsteps and fighting upon the sands of the arena. With his trusted friend by his side, Lazarus will make the journey to Rome only to find his future of glory thrown into turmoil. The arrival of his parents in Rome has set off a chain of events that will test Lazarus's bravery and skills to the limit. With a new young commander threatening his loved ones, Lazarus must choose between a life of glory and a life of freedom. And with everything not being what it seems, can Lazarus make his parents proud or will he die trying? _________________________________________________________ Non est ad astra mollis e terris via. There is no easy way from the earth to the stars. __________________________________________________________ Book 3 of the Gladiator series. All Rights Reserved. Photos belong to their original owners.
The Viking's Wife by Ivory_Life
The Viking's Wife
Ivory_Life
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When Katra was six years old her father married her to Arne. She grew up knowing his name and having flashes of him in her memories. Now he is back and ready to claim the child he left. Arne had returned from making new trade. His child bride is now grown and it is time to claim his bur. When Arne rides into the courtyard he is surprised to see the young child who showed promise of beauty grown into more then he thought could ever be. Arne is Jarl ready to claim his bride. A warrior ready to claim what is his. Katra is a princess. A shieldmadien. Arne has no idea of the fierce wife he will face. Yet in the forest there is a dark force that will the see the couple fall so that he may claim the shieldmadien as his. Will he win?
War Prize (A Roman Britain story) by Happilyneverafters
War Prize (A Roman Britain story)
Happilyneverafters
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Aurelia, a Noble Roman woman, had heard of the savage British tribes, their mystic Celtic ways, and the battles the Roman army was fighting against them on their shores. The battles her soon-to-be Husband, Quintus Acquilla, was fighting in the name of the Eagle. But she could not have predicted that, when she crossed the ocean to be with him and fulfil the marriage contract between their families, she would be captured by a Barbarian War Lord and made to be his War Prize...
Gladiator of Rome (#1 in Gladiator Series) by milly_king818
Gladiator of Rome (#1 in Gladiator Series)
milly_king818
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Rome's hunger for gladiatorial combat has never been greater. The passion for novelty in the arena has given rise to a range of warriors but none quite like Krista; sole survivor of her family's brutal murder, Krista is now the property of Commander Niclaus and is sent to train and fight in the arena for his pleasure. Guided by her friend and mentor Lazarus, Krista's deadly combat skills earn her the adoration of the public and the respect of fellow gladiators; including the mysterious Artorius. Fighting for her freedom, Krista will do anything to break her chains and kill the Commander who slaughtered her family and put her there. But Krista's pride and skill earn her powerful enemies. Krista will have to navigate a web of betrayal and pain if she is to overcome being the pawn of other people and win her freedom to avenge her family. ~~~~~~~~~~~ From the sands of the arena, the ultimate female warrior will rise. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Book 1 of the 'Gladiator Series' Highest Ranking in 'Historical Fiction' #1 Wattpad Featured Story Currently editing. *** ALL RIGHTS RESERVED *** Content Warning: The story you are about to read is intended for mature readers due to its content. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please read at your own discretion. All characters are fictional. Copyright.