historical (or really far into the future) fiction
22 stories
Gunlaw by MarkLawrenceAuthor
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A complete fantasy book. Technically ... a weird western. Gunslingers, hex witches, dogmen, minotaur, trains that run further than you can imagine ... Mikeos Jones is a gunslinger, faster than thinking, part of the gunlaw, a man who can seldom afford the luxury of looking past the end of any given day. Jenna Crossard is a hex-witch, but her ambitions are larger than spells and charms - the need to understand the world consumes her. They say the gunlaw keeps men safe from the endless horror of the sect, but to Jenna it's a cage and she wants out. If that means breaking open the world and killing a few gods ... so be it.
Chosen : Assassin Book 1 by HeatherWampler
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Chosen when a child, Lady Joselyn is trained to be a ruthless killer. She is destined to be the English king's assassin and protector. Only he and the guild master are supposed to know. It's a life and death secret that must be kept. For an assassin survival is precarious. Life is something you simply cannot take for granted because the next day is never granted. Despite her privileged upbringing, Joselyn quickly learned how to survive on her own and to never trust a soul while following the Guild without question. Upon her return to England, a murderous plot against King Cassiush is discovered. Joselyn is shocked when she finds out who the fiend is. She's even more shocked when the King proposes marriage, a lot. An assassin has never married her king before. The last one who fell in love had her tongue ripped out and was burned alive. Letting her emotions cloud her judgment, Joselynfalls for Cassius and agrees to the marriage, jeopardizing not only his life but her own. Disobeying the Guild means death. Now she must figure out how to keep them both alive and not piles of smoldering ash.
The Duke's Daughter -Wattys2014 Collector's Dream Award Winner- by jaidesmama
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The Duke of Marlborough has signed betrothal contracts on behalf of his daughter, Lady Arianna Kent. But Arianna is not the type to blindly follow her father's biddings. It is not long before Arianna has different plans for her life and as the wedding date draws near, she sets sail for the colonies. Life isn't as easy as it seems and she soon comes to realize that a pirate attack is the least of her concerns as her father's troubles, and those of the handsome privateer captain who rescues her, catch up with her. In a twisted whirlwind of fate Arianna finds herself in situations she had only ever read about in her novels. Is Arianna strong enough to face the challenges life has in store for her? Can she hope to find happiness along the way? *** Watty's 2014 Collector's Dream Award Winner *** Series Order The Duke's Daughter The Reverand's Daughter by @jaidesmamasmama (wattpad) The Highwayman's Daughter (wattpad) The Harlot's Daughter by @jaidesmamasmama (wattpad)
Dark Age Maiden by tomboylatte
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Lady Carina is the favored daughter of the lord of the manor. She boldly refuses to marry the man he chose for her. Now, her father's fortress is under attack, and she escapes before dawn to reach the mysterious count he told her about. Before long, she finds herself caught up in the great Saracen attack on France as well as a very personal assault on her heart. As the great Islamic army advances from Spain deep into Europe, Carina experiences the power of love, though she doesn't truly believe in love. But time is running out for her and for her country. The much feared Saracen army may soon be standing at the gate. Can Europe survive the assault, and what of Carina? Is she prepared to surrender her heart?
Night Thief by FallOut_xx
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London, 1755. A City of Corruption, Death and Betrayal. As the whole city has the lust for coin, but for Thieves and Assassins enjoy that common lust they have for making gold for interfering with the corrupt, but even the most dangerous has there enemies. As The Night Thieves and The Brotherhood are a corrupt organisation that creates enemies within itself, but even as allies they'll always been corruption within the City the Crime.
Valiant - Lady Knight by ItsMeYashshh
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"She was not looking for a knight. She was looking for a sword." - Atticus Breana Marchand Born in the 18th century to a merchant family, Breana is the third child of Pierre and Eliza Marchand. Unlike the daughters her family hoped for, she has no interest in dancing, embroidery, or the quiet life expected of a lady. To her mother, she is a disappointment. To her family, she is a burden. But Breana refuses to shrink herself into something she is not. While others practice manners, she finds freedom in exploring the woods and learning how to live, survive. Her defiance, however, comes with a price. When her family arranges her marriage to Dixon, the illegitimate son of Lord Rickon-an arrogant drunk known for his cruelty-it is not for love, nor even duty. They sell her for money, eager to fund lavish weddings for their more "worthy" children. On her wedding night, Breana learns exactly what kind of man she has been handed to. But Breana Marchand is not helpless. Armed with a small knife hidden in her hair, she fights back the only way she can. She wounds Dixon and escapes before he can destroy her life completely. That night, she becomes a fugitive. With nowhere to go and no one to trust, Breana runs-leaving behind her name, her family, and the life that tried to cage her. But survival demands more than courage. It demands strength. And somewhere along her journey, she crosses paths with a man whose name carries both fear and legend: Tobias Jeremiah Cross. A knight feared on the battlefield. A man who trusts no one. Least of all a girl with secrets. Breana never wanted a savior. But fate may have other plans.
My Mind by -Carousel-
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"Sometimes death comes knocking, but no one is there to answer the door." In 1881, an asylum is the last place a girl like Lenore, who has lost her sanity, wants to end up. Her family has tried to help her themselves, but after the death of her father and a deep spiral into the world of her mind, the only thing she seems to have left are the stories that she hears... in her head. Her mother must find a way to restrain Lenore's darkness, before it finds its way into the town she inhabits... if it hasn't already. This book is a frame for metaphorical thinking and short stories. The frame you hear here is not nearly as interesting as the paintings within :)
The Lost Redeemer (Aeonica #1) by DavidMusk
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Aeons once ruled the world. Now, their empire lies in ruin, and the survivors hide on the fringes of society. Nahlia is a librarian's apprentice who's obsessed with Aeon lore, scavenging for hints of their legendary power. But others are searching too, including the Templars who seek to hunt down the Aeon survivors. When the Templars attack her family, Nahlia is forced to infiltrate a secret academy and rise beyond everything she's ever known. https://davidmusk.com/books/aeonica-the-lost-redeemer
🔥 The Path of Fire (Path of Light and Fire Book #1)(Completed) 🔥 by rtmwriter
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Thief. Murderer. Mage. Prince. Warrior. Heroes. 16 year-old Sabin's plans to join the army change when he learns he is a Serien - a warrior who wields an element. With a sentient sword, he must find the other Seriens. His goal: unite them into a force capable of defending humanity from the Guan, a humanoid race believed to be extinct. His charges are a belligerent thief, sarcastic assassin, adorable mage and arrogant prince. Each with their own agenda. Stand together or die alone. The hero price is never fair. ------------ Book 1 of the Path of Light and Fire series. Book 2 - Dragon & Phoenix (Completed). Book 3 - Frozen Light (Under Construction) The Appendix and extras can be found in the companion book "A World of Light and Fire."