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The Queen Below by bitysmith
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A retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth, a story of fate, the struggle for power, and love found in the most unexpected places. ***** Persephone has been raised in Olympus all her life - her mother absent, her father a cruel king, with her siblings teaching her all they know. She has seen all of what the gods and goddesses do and she is sick of it. When she learns her safety is threatened by staying in Olympus, she flees to the Underworld. There she stays until she learns that her leaving has caused the world to wilt. But leaving behind her newfound friends and Lady of the Underworld is something she will not do willingly, no matter the consequences. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Regina Dionela Content Warning: Mentions of rape and incest
King of the Woodlands by prvmadonna
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edit 3/9/23 I wrote this when I was 12 so please disregard the age-old "I'm not like other girls" trope and anything else ok thanks 🤓🤓 "They say the Woodland King's voice makes the rivers flow fast, and his claws could shred men into ribbons of flesh and bone." Every one hundred years, the feared Woodland King captures an unfortunate human from the kingdom of Llewellenar to serve him until their death. When twelve-year-old Lilibeth's father suddenly disappears, she must embark on a relentless quest to save him from the clutches of a murderous beast. As she ventures deeper and deeper into the world of the Woodland King, she befriends an unusual ally and uncovers a hidden truth that no human in Llewellenar history has ever done before. Highest: #19 in Fantasy, #1 in Folklore, #1 in Faerie, #1 in Retelling Cover made by @-starless
The Light of Elysium by MayaR-31
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Book 1 (complete) - Veterinary student Elle wants to travel, but she doesn't plan on getting pulled into a magical kingdom by a unicorn. Thrust into an adventure in a land filled with dragons, men of fire and shapeshifters, she makes new friends and has a chance at love. But not everything in Elysium is benevolent, particularly the beautiful but deadly dark elves! Haunted by her past, she has to find the strength to face the challenges thrown her way, including navigating royal politics. Each step of her journey draws her inexorably closer to secret of the Light of Elysium. PG13 - some scenes may be disturbing but not graphic. Highest rankings - 16 in Fantasy, 4 in Adventure and 1 in High Fantasy. Cover by @crookedaydreamer
The Dying Rose (Completed) by theisabelday
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Once there lived a girl, who lived in Thanona, a little provential village. Her mother was dead, her father was a ruined merchant turned inventor, and her sisters were babied. They missed the life they lived before their father's ruin, in the city. But not her. Arabella Durand is happy in the village. She runs her father's house, and takes on all the responsibility therein. But when she catches the eye of the most eligible bachelor in the village, whom she finds arrogant and boarish, Arabella is distraught. After being forced to plan a wedding she doesn't want, due to a misunderstanding, Arabella goes out into the woods to clear her head. She soon gets lost, and comes across a ruined castle. And once she goes inside, she becomes the prisoner of a monster. But sometimes things aren't always what they seem. Love and hatred, jealousy and admiration, monsters and men: they are separated by a fine line. And when that line blurs, Arabella must learn what the difference in truth and reality is. (COMPLETED! Well, the rough draft, at least)
Bride of Alvar (Redemption Saga, Book 1) by SilverReins
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*completed NOW A PUBLISHED NOVEL!* An ancient Cursed bloodline, a world-crossed romance, tyrant kings, a princess with dragon wings, a forbidden love affair, and a sorcerer meant to reign in chaos... this is the Redemption Saga. Bride of Alvar What if your entire life your mother declared you're destined to wed a king from a magical world? Would you believe her? Probably not. I didn't believe her either, until a handsome, other-worldly king showed up to claim me as his bride. Despite my annoying attraction to him, I let the magical king know about a complication: I'm already engaged to somebody else. However, when monsters from Alvar's world kidnap my best friend, I find myself whisked away to his realm marrying him anyway. But marrying a man I barely know and adapting to a fantastical new world is nothing compared to learning just how many dark secrets my new husband hides and that the fates of both my world and Alvar's rest on MY shoulders. For the edited paperback of this book go to this link: https://www.amazon.com/Bride-Alvar-Redemption-Silver-Reins/dp/B08LNJL4LN Best ranking: #1 in Fantasy
Concubine's Greed (Revising) by Ryokoki
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At a young age Jiayang had always been told she was beautiful. She had gained everything that she has ever wanted, being the daughter of the late emperor Guozhi. After he died, her eldest brother Jianyu, ascended to the throne, building a new and powerful empire. Jiayang lived her life in peace and happiness, until one day her brother gave her to the neighboring empire, as a peace offering and as a concubine! Jiayang then faced a new problem, she was a concubine among many, trying to earn the favor of the emperor. She now has to face many challenges in her new kingdom to be happy!
Just Say Sorry by Blackish_moon
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"Are you crazy ? What the hell have you done ?" He said while looking down at his expensive suit. "You should've just said sorry," She gave him the most fake smile ever then turned on her heels and walked away. Authors : Jihen x Farah
The Goblin's Claim by SoulReacher
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When the gods of the old ways disappear the realms begin to fight, nearly a hundred years later a war is in full swing . Contracts have been made but no lasting peace has been reached. Goblins and Humans are now the last main contenders in a war for control. The Goblin king, Dalion, receives a distress call and he and his raiders attack a nearby village in what they believe will be a rescue. Instead he meets Ahna. The king takes her with him to his own realm, her life spared but not out of kindness. Something is different about her and sets her apart from the humans and the Dalion wants to know why. In the midst of a war between the two races Ahna must do what she can to stay alive and protect the truth about herself, all while battling feelings for and from a king who is fighting on the opposite side of the war.