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THE RELIC GUILD (and other stories) Updated regularly.  by Edward_Cox
Edward_Cox
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Magic caused the war. Magic is forbidden. Magic will save us. The Relic Guild is the award nominated first book in The Relic Guild trilogy. It was said the Labyrinth had once been the great meeting place, a sprawling city at the heart of an endless maze where a million humans hosted the Houses of the Aelfir. But when the Thaumaturgists, overlords of human and Aelfir alike, went to war, everything was ruined and the Labyrinth became an abandoned prison. The surviving humans were trapped behind boundary walls a hundred feet high, and all magic was forbidden. And now the war is returning. The Relic Guild are all that stand against the end of the city. But they are old, scattered and weak, and the enemy is growing in strength... Here in THE RELIC GUILD (and other stories) please enjoy a large chunk of The Relic Guild Trilogy (published with kind permission of my publisher Gollancz), complete short stories, the odd poem, one or two blog posts, and samples chapters from my other novels.
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
The Cop Next Door by princess-fill
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"Stop it, Dax." I wouldn't meet his eyes, I couldn't. His hot breath trailed up my neck, his soft lips ghosting over the exposed flesh. He chuckled when my back arched involuntarily, my cheeks flaring hot and pink. "It's Officer Rivera, to you." His deep voice rasped quietly in my ear. "Besides, you don't want me to stop, Princesa." "If you don't stop, I'll-" "You'll what?" He interrupted, smirking against my jawline. "Call the police?" Jane Kingsley is a Veterinary Medicine major at the University of California-Davis. If she isn't at school, she's either working or lounging around the house she shares with her best friend, Vivian Tyler. Everything in Jane's life was getting back to normal, almost boringly average. But then Officer Daxon Rivera moves in next door. Flirty, sexy, and a total asshole: Officer Rivera is everything Jane wants to stay away from. But can she? -Mature Content within- Ranked #32 in Romance [2-1-2018]
Over My Dead Body by RebelleFleur00
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Deadly assassins Allegra and Ace have been trying in vain to kill each other for years. With a mutual enemy threatening their mafias, they find themselves in an unexpected alliance, and soon discover killing each other isn't the only temptation they need to resist... ****** Allegra Grey is poised to be the next great American mafia leader, and she's more than living up to the name. A skilled assassin, there's only one target who's ever gotten away from her-suave, sinfully handsome Ace De Luca, heir to the Italian mafia and the Greys' biggest rival. When both mafias are faced with a dangerous threat, they're forced to work together to protect their families, and unexpected sparks fly. Allegra definitely isn't one to sleep with the enemy, especially an arrogant womanizer like Ace. But there's an undeniable electricity between them and Allegra's not sure it's all hatred. Ace may be bad news, but Allegra's never been afraid of a little danger. As the fire they're playing with grows to a scorching blaze, one thing is clear: trying to kill each other may have been difficult, but resisting this intense chemistry will be impossible. [[Word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Cover designed by Regina Dionela Content/trigger warning: Contains mature themes, violence and gore
Miss Queen  by lanalaurence
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"What can i help you with sir " i said before lifting my head .. and there he was silver eyes and all We both looked at each other with shocked expressions on our face... Gangs AND MORE ♥️♥️♥️ .............................................
Her Heart, His obsession by royal888
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(Highest Rank #1 Adventure 29th November 2015 & #17 Paranormal 31st May 2016 & #46 Fantasy 19th June 2016) This is a dystopian future when humans with magic powers and mythical creatures have suppressed humans with no super abilities. There are very few neutral territories where all beings can live in peace. But for how long? The days got darker from the day Athena met Dante. She got a glimpse of the waves of his dark powers instantly and vowed to herself to protect the innocents against him with the help of her healer coven. Suddenly, life changed dramatically for all Athena knew and loved all because of Dante's quest for power. Could she save them from this dark warlock? After all Dante had no weakness but there was one person who had a place in his cold heart. That place belonged to Athena. Cover by @LucyFace ( I won a cover make cover from Lucy from a giveaway in September issue of @wattmagmagazine
ICE by Serayna
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[wattys 2018 shortlisted] Humans see her as a dangerous threat -a witch that must be executed. With the uncontrollable ability to form ice at her fingertips, Ravenna is forced into hiding amongst the humans, stealing to survive. That is, until she hears of an ancient dragon with the ability to breathe ice instead of fire. Enter into a world where sexy demons run wild and a powerful Ice Queen is created. ~ If you happen to be reading this story from any other platform other than Watty (or Tapas), please note that you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. The biggest culprit of this is a website called Novelhd. If you are reading this book on Novelhd, then please, please, please visit the link below. You are risking a malware attack and Novelhd has posted this book without my permission, so it is also stolen :) If you wish to read this story in it's original, safe form then please go to: https://www.wattpad.com/user/Serayna Thank you and happy reading! ♡
Walk Into The Light - Shadows of the Night 6 by Solipsist
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There are some absolute truths I believe in. You have to have principles, if you want to survive in this world. You need something to hold on to; to survive the bumps in the road life throws in your way. Call it what you want, but it's like there's a set of laws of physics my very own world operates on. I know who I am. My name is Anna Johnson. I am an elemental witch and my element is air. From the diary of Anna Johnson
Submitting To Him by MissLeeAnn
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~~~~Danni and Andi Grace, at the age of nine, were left to fend for themselves after their parents death in a forest fire. Closer than most sisters, they set out to find a new home. Accepted by the Blue Moon pack, Andi was loved and cherished while Danni became the pack outcast. The sisters relationship doesn't seem to be so strong anymore. ~~~~ Jace Payne, practically born with a silver spoon in his hand, lives the life of a king. Mostly because that's exactly what he is going to be. Jace isn't ready to become king, for reasons unknown to anyone but he himself. Jace's Father, King Thomas, is ready to step down and let his son take the throne, but there's one tiny problem. Jace needs a queen to rule with him. Thus, King Thomas created the Mating Games. ~~~~ Between the mysterious black wolf, a handsome cocky man, the prince himself, and other males, who will win Danni in the mating games? More importantly, who will win Danni's heart? ~~~~ Death will take place, challenges will be set, and love will be found, but by whom? ***** All rights reserved to MissLeeAnn. Stealing is a crime. *****
Her Royal Match by SanayaKant
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Set in the late Victorian era of 1890 when women liberation was still a distant dream, Princess Marine , a certified doctor & a rebellion in the royal family is one among few ladies who struggled to make a difference in a male dominated society. After her elder sister Emma dishonored the family reputation by eloping with a imposter, the Wellsleys' are left with only Marine to regain their lost status in the elite society by marrying her off. However with what little chance her sister left, it's on Marine to find herself a suitable match. Will she ever succeed in finding one in a society where you're judged by your past or will her judgmental approach get in the way of meeting her royal match? Join Princess Marine on this romantic medical journey.