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Designing Your Character & Other Handy Things by maplefoot
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Characters are hard to create. So consider this book a giant cheat sheet of all your writing needs. This book not only helps writers create their characters, but is a menagerie of descriptions for your stories: Smells. Sounds Instead of Said Describing Clothing Collective Nouns Adverbs Edible Plants Different Colours of basic colours & Lots more. This book also does requests if your stuck on something in your story. Cover Art by Charlie Bowater.
Designing Your Character & Other Handy Things 2 by maplefoot
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Characters are hard to create. In fact, last time we all checked, books are hard to create. What's a writer to do? Don't fear, my friend. Maplefoot has got you covered. Welcome to the second edition of 'Designing Your Character & Other Handy Things... 2' "a guide to help writers makes the best of their characters and their books." This book not only helps you design your characters but is a menagerie of descriptions for your stories. Latin Phrases Weapons How to use a gun Fainting Plot Ideas Archery Terminology And a lot, lot more. You'll have to read on to see what wonderful chapters that are in store for you to improve your characters and stories. This book also does requests if your stuck on something in the story. If you have come to this book first, try checking out the original 'Designing Your Character and Other Handy Things' It will provide you with thing such as: Character Description Sheet Different Colours Hair Styles Love Scenes Superpowers
Of Kings and Aces by ClaireMonday2468
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What does it take to change the course of a person's life? One small, seemingly trivial decision. For Jacob, it was when he decided to play a game of poker in a new city he was supposed to call home for the next few years. But he was at the wrong place, at the wrong time. For Ace, it was when he drove to a different city in the middle of the night to collect an employee from a police station. A man he believed he's never even met but whose eyes had already imprinted on him a few nights prior. Two people, brought together by simple decisions that rippled and entwined them. Two decisions that landed them as indispensable pieces in a wild game of chess against each other. One night. One game. One web of deception that led to a series of life-changing lethal events. One goal: to protect their king. ♤♡♧♢
Aragons (TO BE REWRITTEN) by earlfangs
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(TO BE REWRITTEN SOON) 𝘛𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘺. Born out of sadness and despair, demonic beings known as "Outcasts" seek to corrupt human souls, posing a threat to humanity's innocence. Raia Allen, a remorseless warrior and healer, joins the Nirvana Order--an organization against wicked forces--and becomes an Aragon, an official disciple. Thus begins her journey with one goal in mind while treading a thin line between being human and being a weapon. Armed with weapons blessed with power, Raia and her team take on the duties of hunting demons and searching for the Core, the key that determines the fate of humanity. Along the way, they find themselves fighting something much greater as they strive to be saviors in a seemingly corrupted world. But she isn't here to save; she is here to destroy. 𝘔𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶. ** 110k-120k ongoing wc [18x FEATURED] THE AMBYS 2022 WINNER, PARANORMAL
You Had Me All Along by lrm2323
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He made her life better, that was what she knew for sure. She also knew she loved him, but she was just a fifteen year old girl. She would have done anything for Carson, but he wouldn't let her. Four years later, Arden's life is remarkably different. She's grown up, a lot, and has things under control. But on Christmas Eve, everything is back - every emotion, every feeling, every moment they spent together that summer. Arden has to decide if letting him in again will be a good thing, or not.
The Gathering of Masters: The Bond Once Severed Book 1 by DCVbookfan
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The Bond Once Severed, Book 1: Natalia never doubted their bond-until Lukas, the strongest Mind Master of his generation, turned against her, using his power to destroy everything she loved. Once hailed as the hope of his people, Lukas now stands as their greatest betrayer. Raja, the exiled son of a chief, was meant to inherit leadership, but his father cast him aside, leaving his destiny uncertain. Fate pulls the three together and tears them apart. They may be the ones to restore balance to the continent-or they could destroy everything, including each other. *A/N: This is essentially a first draft, so I appreciate all comments as they help the story grow.* ***1st Place in The Rose Awards 2020 - Fantasy*** ***3rd Place in SUAW First Impressions Award 2020 - No categories***
Almond (ONC2021) by SubwayChud
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{ONC2021 2nd Place Overall, Round Two Ambassador Picks & Shortlist} When Max O'Brien receives an almond with a skull painted on it, he initially plays it off as a prank. But, after his wife leaves town, he begins discovering more of the nuts hidden around the house. More disturbing than that is that some unseen intruder is keeping an accurate running count. The more almonds Max finds, the stranger things get. Mysterious noises. Moving Objects. Damaged valuables. It's a haunting that grows in power with each success in the involuntary scavenger hunt. As the almonds pile up so do the threats until Max realizes he may just not survive. __________ ONC2021 Prompt 62 Cover by @mensemortuis 1st Place in Horror/Paranormal - The Opulence Writer's Awards Also posted on Royal Road
Of Shadow and Death by Guinealove2005
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After partly avenging her mother's death, Evette Star, the illegitimate daughter of an elven king, sets off on a warpath to find the adversary of her people. The human King in the West, Dracul Dregoth, has locked himself away in a stone tower for reasons unbeknownst to those who fear him. His reign has blanketed the land in darkness, and while Evette knows little about the man, she intends to make him pay for the deeds done by those who have obeyed his relayed orders. She will bring him to justice, even if it means uncovering hidden secrets that will force her to question if all of her efforts were really worth the trouble. She will have to learn the hard way that self-love and self-acceptance are more important than the love of others. Werewolves, dragons, and undead spirits may keep her from reaching her destination on time, but her need for fiery vengeance will be sated. Of Shadow and Death is the first book in the Shadow Of Wisdom series. No one is truly trustworthy. No one is safe. Few will survive the truth, and even fewer will live happily ever after. ___________________________________ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Of Shadow and Death is art. This book is a page turner. The plot is excellent and the characterization is brilliant." - @Phaylen • • • ★ FEATURED ON THE OFFICIAL •@PsychologicalNovel: Otherworldly Odd || •@Storiesundicovered: Change In Reality || •@Antiheroesgalore: Wicked Women || •@Magic: Magically Thrilling/Unexpected || •@WattpadDarkFantasy: Dark Arts || @Mythandlegend: Legendary Creatures and Hybrids || @Werewolf: Dark and Gritty || @Dangerouslove: Bad Girls || @Adventure: Fantastical Adventures || @WattpadWitches: Broad-spectrum Spellcasters || @BadassReads: The Badass Queen || Reading lists! •Started: Feb 28th 2021 •Finished: September 30th 2021 •Cover made by: @Guinealove2005 ©️2021 by Guinealove2005
Jam Fest Book Club (Currently not open. Link to Discord in the comments) by JamFestBC
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***We are currently on a long-term hiatus. There will be a link to our Discord if you would like to join us for read for reads or would like support.*** Looking for more helpful comments, steady reads, and good friends? Look no further! Here at Jam Fest, we're a community of close-knit members dedicated to helping one another in this chaotic journey we call writing. With a unique reading group process, we aim to get your entire book reviewed by hard-working adults like yourself. If you put in the time and effort, you'll gain more than feedback, you'll gain a meaningful place in our festival of friends, no matter which genre you jam out to. Currently accepting applications. (18+)
The Willow and the Wolf by Guinealove2005
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Clara Mainn wasn't expecting a man with red eyes, black claws, and teeth as sharp as razors to attack in the night. Suddenly thrown into a world of supernatural creatures, Clara is finding it hard not to question her own mental sanity. A chance encounter with an alpha werewolf pack leader named Cage, leaves her disoriented and confused as to what she truly wants. Is the safety and well-being of her family more important than the answers she so desperately needs? Or, perhaps pondering the question is simply a waste of time and energy. Given an ultimatum by his brother, Cage finds himself on a journey into dangerous territory with Clara and his werewolf pack mates by his side. Together, they will all have to endure hardship, and they soon find out battling bloodthirsty vampires is just the beginning. ____________________________________ ~A Crimson Eclipse Soulmate Standalone (ends on a cliffhanger). Discontinued duology~ •STATUS: Completed. •WORD COUNT: 45,000+ •PAGE COUNT: Over 250+ Wattpad pages. - • Cover made by: Guinealove2005 • {FIRST PLACE WINNER in The Botticelli Awards 2021 {SECOND PLACE WINNER in The Wild Christmas Awards: prompt #3 {Rated #20 in Humorous {Rated #36 in Vampire/Werewolf {Rated #48 in MythicalCreatures •Started: Nov 25th 2020~ •Ended: Feb 26th 2021~ ©️2020-2021 by Guinealove2005