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The Famoux by famouxx
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Leaving behind everything she's ever known, Emilee enters a world of high glamour and even higher stakes. The new freedom that comes with being a part of the Famoux is intoxicating, but behind the perfect image lies an ugly truth - being popular is a matter of life or death. ***** Out of the wreckage of environmental collapse, the country of Delicatum emerged. Its most popular celebrities are the Famoux, uniquely beautiful stars of a reality TV show called the Fishbowl. In a world still recovering from catastrophe, they provide a 24/7 distraction. Sixteen-year-old Emilee Laurence is obsessed with the Famoux - they provide a refuge from her troubled home life and the bullies at school. When she receives an unimaginable offer to become a member herself, she takes it. But soon she realizes that fame can be deadly... Content and trigger warning: This story depicts mental health issues and contains scenes of violence. [[word count: 350,000-400,000 words]]
Daughter 4254 by LeighStatham
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Daughter4254 used to think life in a community where art, music and names are outlawed would suffocate her creative spirit. Now that she’s rotting in a prison cell, she’s not sure her dying mother made the right choice when she entrusted her with the secrets of rebellion. Prison has given her plenty of time to relive every mistake and lose all hope. Her next stop is the MindWipe. Then she meets Thomas, a fellow inmate, who tells her stories of the mythical mountain colonies where people have names and the arts thrive. Together they plot an escape, knowing if they fail, they will die. Or worse, their consciousness will be taken by the MindWipe, leaving their bodies free for the government to use. When nothing goes as planned, Daughter4254 must choose between using her mother's secret to better the world she hates, or following Thomas to the quiet life of freedom she has always craved.
STAR WARS: SEEKER OF POWER by starwarsanv
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Years following the SKYE crisis, revolution ignites the galactic Rim, with systems seceding from the Republic and forming the Protectorate. Not recognized by the Republic, this fledgling coalition seeks aid from foreign powers to weaken Republic resolve to crush their independence. Seeker of Power provides a series of short stories, many of which follow on the heels of Watty award-winning Herald of Fury and tie directly into the forthcoming Episode II. Summaries of each short will be added below as they are published. 1. Of Power and Purpose (Episode II Teaser). On Korriban, Anakin ponders the meaning of greatness. Trajan inspires Anakin and Ben to recommit to a failing Republic and weakened Jedi order.
STAR WARS: HERALD OF FURY by starwarsanv
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Anakin and Owen are the proud heirs of Skywalker Enterprises, the leading corporation on planet Rodia. When traitors attack their family's corporation, the Skywalkers find themselves in a desperate fight for survival. Their only hope lies with a Jedi Knight, Ben Kenobi, and his hastily assembled force of Republic crack troopers. Outnumbered and outgunned, Ben's forces plan a stealth rescue operation. Yet unbeknownst to Ben, the greatest danger lies in the hearts of the people he trusts. This is the first episode in a new series of Star Wars prequels, replacing the official prequels with a story Star Wars fans deserve. Authors Joseph and Martin Pulido will take you on a cannonball thrill ride to a galaxy far, far away, and leave you begging for more. STAR WARS: HERALD OF FURY reached its thrilling conclusion on August 31st, 2015. Remember to vote and comment!