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Amelie's Writer Room by amelierhys
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A behind the scenes look at sneak peeks for upcoming projects, interviews with some of my favorite characters, writing tips, and Q&A sessions! Come on in!
THE USURPERS| 2021 by ellechanel
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❝in a dying empire, there was a girl who held death in her hands.❞ in which a princess with a strange curse is caught in a conspiracy to usurp the throne and betray her family. (1.23.2021) all rights reserved ©2021
Skin Deep (Snow White Reimagined) by KaraCarreira
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THE AMBYS 2021 Runner-Up in Fantasy REWIND THE CLASSICS 2021 Honourable Mention *** An Urban Fantasy Reimagining of Snow White *** When Jacintha Wight's husband died, the multi-million dollar cosmetics company Skin Deep wasn't the only thing she inherited. She also inherited his daughter, Snow. Beautiful, magnetic, devious Snow. When her stepdaughter's influence threatens to topple Jacintha from her position as Skin Deep's CEO and overturn everything the company stands for, she does what any rational person would do. She orders a hit on Snow. But the young heiress's flawless pale foundation hides a woman more cunning and calculating than Jacintha had expected, and she will not be easily killed. May the fairest win. *** Cover by @Ardenwillcraft
A Little Less Than Royal | ONC 2021 by writtenbyvalerie
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The word 'princess' was too pretty. The word 'queen' was too elegant. Now the words, 'I'm your new favorite mystery' was something that would go down in royal history. Following the death of her parents, a young girl from America is suddenly forced to move into her grandmother's house, correction- castle, located on the other side of the globe. Estrella Minerva knows anything and everything about fantasy books, to constellations, to ballet, EXCEPT for being a princess. Let's ignore the fact that she only has a month to get married to a noble prince and become queen of Roselaine. An arranged marriage is bad enough- but the noble prince turns out more decent than she expected. Then that's when a jar of notes from a secret lover appear... ...and suddenly Estrella is having a crisis with her love life. - [ warnings: mentions of deaths of parents ] - ENTRY FOR THE OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2021 (ONC) FOR PROMPTS 74 & 33.
In Fair Verona by KaraCarreira
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After an offended Greek goddess sends Kenna back in time to Elizabethan England, she discovers she must stop the theft of Shakespeare's best known tragedy before returning to her century, all while resisting the charms of the theatre's Romeo. ***** After being dumped via voice note, Kenna Fernsby is convinced there was never a tale of more woe. Offended by the insult to true tragedy, a Greek goddess banishes Kenna to Elizabethan England, where she stumbles upon a plot to steal the priceless first draft of "Romeo and Juliet" from right under William Shakespeare's nose. Determined to outwit the thieves, Kenna dives into the intrigue, even when doing so may tangle her healing heart with a man from the past and force her to choose between the 16th century life she has fallen in love with and the fate of the play she loves as much. [[Wattys 2021 Winner in Historical Fiction]] [[Word count: 80,000 - 90,000 words]] The quotes from Romeo and Juliet used in this story were taken from the iBooks edition of the play. The text was originally from playshakespeare.com. ©2005-2022 PlayShakespeare.com. Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this information under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.3 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation. Terms at http://www.playshakespeare.com/license
Bewitch Me [Book 1 & 2, The Witch's Fate] by themysticalqueen
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Beauty had a magical rose, Cinderella had a magical wand, Ariel had a magical necklace, Aladdin had a magical lamp, But young Isabelle had a strange musical box - not just any box, but one that came with bewildering powers. Forced to start a new life in a new town, she faces series of trauma by her supposed parents. But when she finally manages to settle in, she cannot help but be allured by a certain Hunters, Alexander Hunters. Literally all the girls did, either because of his fame, wealth or charming stature. But hers was simply an undeniable attraction towards him. But being classified a nerd made it hard for her to be noticed and taken seriously, or was it so? Little did she know that the charming ones always have the most to hide. ❁❁❁❁❁❁❁❁❁❁❁❁❁❁❁❁❁❁❁❁ Isabelle, Xander and Alastair, a humanish faerie learns that she is different and has magic, a shadowhunter with strong hate for faeries, and a dark faerie with really, really dark secrets, has to team up against the Black Plague and resist each other, in order to stop history from repeating itself again. [BOOK'S SLOWLY UNDER STRUCTURAL & GRAMMATICAL CONSTRUCTION, DON'T SAY I DIDN'T WARN YOU ^~^] © Themysticalqueen 2020. Blurb was first revised by @impaledtoast #2 - twoguys #3 - magicspells #7 - litrpg 🔊 VIOLENCE & FOUL WORDS HERE, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. [160,000 words - 180, 000 words]
Star's Crossing by Madeleine_Graves
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{WATTY'S 2020 WINNER & EDITOR'S PICK.} Hopeless romantic and aspiring writer Mare Atwood has fallen madly in love with her childhood correspondent. There's only one catch-she doesn't know who he is. When the beaus of Star's Crossing return from boarding school to begin the courting season, Mare is determined to uncover the identity of her writer, flout her family's intentions of orchestrating an advantageous marriage, and procure the life of writing and romance she's always sought. But as in the tales she so adores, it won't be easy. Galas, masquerades, picnics, and hunts-alongside an old friend, a former teacher, and an unlikely ally, Mare delves into an investigation that leaves her torn between three clever, deceptive, and wealthy young bachelors. If Mare can confirm which is her writer and claim his hand before the courting season ends, she'll have her wish: the love of her life, a valuable marriage, and a future of writing romance. But with the eyes of Star's Crossing upon her, a business plot forcing invisible hands, and the unwillingness of her writer to come forward-Mare's future may not end in triumph, but tragedy. Set against the gilded Victorian backdrop of coastal Connecticut and lush with pre-war luxury, fans of Jane Austen, Margaret Mitchell, and Louisa May Alcott are sure to enjoy this lighthearted, lyrical novel of young love, independence, and identity. #1 Literary #1 YA Romance #1 Victorian #1 Lyrical #8 General Fiction
A Sprinkle of Stardust by KaraCarreira
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In a realm where nobody knows who to trust, the one constant in Lyrani Esch's life is her job as an agent for the Elven Council of Irylen Secret Intelligence (ECISI). It's easy enough to ignore the rumours about the villainy of the elf king Nash. People call it "The Curse of the Crown", but it's all hearsay. At least until Lyrani is assigned a mission to confront it. Her objectives are simple - get into Vlitavia Palace, gather intelligence on King Nash's operations, kill him and get out. But assignments are never as easy as they sound, and the stars are against Lyrani from the start. The deeper Lyrani delves into Nash's present, the more she learns of her past. With her startling discoveries comes the realisation that she must free Nash from a vicious trap or forfeit the realm and both their lives in the name of the curse. Because destinies entwined are never easily separated. Season 1 of A Sprinkle of Stardust WARNING: This story contains strong language and depictions of sexual assault that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
The End Game ((rewriting))✔ by grayeon
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"Not every one gets to have a life they want. " She said. "To make their wish come true someone has to pay a heavy price." #1 in fiction 2020 Everything seems to shatter in to million pieces. Her sister dead, a mother who loathes her, her father disappeared. Her life breaks apart when the one who had held everything together dies, her sister. She feels there is nothing better she can do than finishing everything. She jumps off a building. But, surprisingly she is magically stopped. This stranger offers her a unbelievable choice which could destroy or remake her life into what she wants. But again nothing comes for free. She is asked to play a Game in which the prize is anything she wants. She has to win the game to earn it. But the Game is not so simple as she thought. It's far more dangerous than just losing a life. She finds out its more than a game. Somethings happens beyond the game and behind the curtains which is forbidden and venomous. This is a bet on her life. Die or live "For a Wish, a New begining and a Dead end" ......................................... This is a completely original story and it has all it's right as a book. ©copyrights all rights reserved
The Gazelle (A Rapunzel Retelling) by KaraCarreira
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When the war brings a young enemy soldier to the ruined palace Tabeya calls home, the truth about her past emerges, chasing her into the desert, where she must elude her vengeful guardian for the sake of her freedom and her forbidden love. ***** In her lonely tower, Tabeya dreams of the world beyond it. That world becomes real when she meets Humban, a young general from a rival kingdom who isn't afraid to ask the questions Tabeya can't face about herself. Those questions bring answers that lead them into the desert, away from the goddess who imprisoned Tabeya. Enraged at her escape, Tabeya's guardian hunts her and Humban relentlessly across the war-torn land, where the elements are vicious and survival isn't guaranteed. In the treacherous world where Tabeya finds herself, she must fight for her happy ending or let her past destroy her future with the man she was never meant to love. [[Word count: 150,000 - 200,000 words]] Content warning: this story contains themes of violence.