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The Library of Powers: companion book by Mat_Wische
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The companion book to The Library of Powers. Wondering what Vera City looks like? Want a full list of the cast of the novel? Want the main characters soundtracks, which I picked years ago and really want to change? Here's the place!
Bitchcraft by anonymouslonewolf
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There are no such things as Gods and magic. Not according to Lorelai Good, a hardcore and pragmatic atheist, whose only focus in life is put enough money aside to afford med school. Her aunt's crazy Wicca bullshit and the New Age wave that seems to run fervently in New Orleans are the least of her problems. But when strange, inexplicable things start happening around her Lola realizes that she might have to compromise her ideals, and put her plans on hold, because there is a whole new world out there. A world ruled by magick, Gods, and ruthless, cunning Vixen, that are as sharp with their tongues as they are with their magick, and will do anything for power. Throw in the bunch an ongoing secular war with witch hunters, and a school filled with mean girls, that can literally spit fire. When Lola realizes that she's one of them, she has no choice, but to learn the fine art of bitchcraft.
Snow ✓ by itskristycase
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Sixty orbits have passed since the faeries lost the Great War against the mortals and were pushed to the brink of extinction. Those that remain inhabit the Holókaustos, trapped by a curse, rotting away between this world and the next. That is, until a bastard halfling with something to prove concocts an escape plan involving a girl born of mortal blood and magic. ☆☆☆ A girl with a peculiar pedigree is dumped on a stranger's doorstep during the worst snowstorm the hamlet Myst has ever known. Selectively mute, she refuses to tell her hosts from whence she came and her name. For lack of knowing what else to do, the crotchety old woman and her grandson Mat grant her sanctuary and take to calling her Snow. But her very existence disrupts their daily lives. The mystery comes to a head when a dead man is discovered in the front yard after the first serious thaw. Strangers turned ragtag confidants, they dispose of the body. Orbits pass without incident, slackening their resolve to keep the girl their best-kept secret. When Mat introduces her to an old friend with his own dangerous secret, he threatens all they hold dear. The world's suddenly at their door, and it quickly becomes clear that Snow's meant for greater things. A story of loss, friendship and all the grit in between. #15 in fantasy | December 2018 #10 in adventure | December 2018 #4 in world building | December 2018 #1 in speculative fiction | December 2018 #2 in quest | September 2018 #3 in fairies | September 2018 #7 in scifi-fantasy | September 2018 #123 in new adult | August 2018 #183 in fairytale | August 2018 #2 in human experimentation | July 2018 First installment of an intended series. Rated PG-13
The Barren Thorns: I Know You ✔️ by IrisAnderson
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The first in The Barren Thorns trilogy I never believed in soulmates until I first saw those emerald green eyes looking out at me in the crowd. I wouldn't call it love at first sight. Rather, we knew each other at first sight. Then love came like an avalanche: fast, life changing, and a force of nature. When Ivy Lippmann accompanied her best friend and roommate to a concert, her whole world and life changes. Soon she's caught up in the life, arms, and love of a world famous rock star. But when things start to move too fast will they be able to maintain their relationship or will it skid off the road and out of control?
Tales of Blood Clot Cafe by garlictonic
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"For vampires, by vampires" - that is the tagline of Blood Clot Cafe. It's exactly how it sounds like. Whether you like your blood just a little caffeinated or saturated in sugar, there's something for everyone. Unless you want human blood...then you just might wanna check back in when there's a holiday special.
Silver by rowena_wiseman
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Sylvie, 16, sees colours, where other people only hear words or feel emotions. She knows she has to keep this a secret - as people disappear to institutions if they get sick in the mind. *** Sylvie likes to dress in Lolita outfits and dreams of becoming an architect. She doesn't understand why she has to get married. It's a government efficiency - have children younger, work harder, longer. She wants to find love on her own terms. Her parents force her into an arranged marriage with Alistair - he's a town planner, an obsessive gamer and has weird tendencies. On her honeymoon, she meets the love of her life, Jarvis ... Now she has to find a way to be with him ... *Originally published on Wattpad in 2014. A major rewrite in 2020-21.
The Mask Man In The Woods by shadow_girl16
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Who knew going to the woods could change an innocent girl's life entirely with a flip of a coin? Who knew the local legend of the masked man turned out to be true? Certainly not Varia Galvan; the girl who went to the woods and met the masked man herself. [✓ - completed] Copyright © 2015 shadow_girl16
[sic] by ScottKelly
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Six teens are devoted to a game with one rule: If a player gets tagged, they must change their life within the next fifteen minutes. The better the player, the bigger the change. One might give their car away, or punch the school bully. Another might change identities or sacrifice their virginity. Anything to keep evolving, to avoid fitting into a label or caring about the junk they own. But their quest for enlightenment has taken a rotten final turn - one of the players has murdered the game's creator, the teen prophet (cult leader?) David Bloom. Our narrator is being framed for the crime; can he clear his name and discover which of his lifelong friends is the murderer before he takes the fall? [sic] is a gritty teen murder mystery that delves into the psychology of enlightenment among the criminally dysfunctional.
Red Skies | The Prime Archives #1 by ldjwrites
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Six high school students. One impossible mission. And a power they never asked for... Kidnapped by the ruthless bio-terrorist group NEMESIS, the teens are exposed to a new element called Primonium-unlocking abilities only the rarest of humans, known as Primes, could possess. NEMESIS plans to unleash Primonium into the atmosphere, creating thousands of superhumans and reshaping society on their own twisted terms. Rescued by Atlas Corp., a private military organization dedicated to stopping NEMESIS, the six teens are thrust into a world of danger, espionage, and powers beyond their imagination. As new Primes, they must progress with their abilities, trust each other, and confront a rising threat that could kill millions. From high school parties to global battlefields, these six heroes must stop NEMESIS before the world changes forever. Evolution isn't a choice-it's a responsibility. And the clock is ticking. 🧬🧬🧬 Red Skies is a semi-grounded superhero story with some light progression elements. Think of it as Captain America meets X-Men meets Power Rangers meets My Hero Academia. There will be three books in the series, each of somewhere in the realm of 30-35 chapters apiece. The series contains 3 POVs, each dealing with different themes, character development, and aspects of the story. Chapters are 2,000-3,000 words, every Saturday at 12 PM EST.
Talking to the Moon ✔ by OmaimaAkbar
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| Previously Featured | | Book One of the Moon Chronicles | "To hear, one must be silent." The Power of the tongue and intelligence of a human being is what makes them different from God's other creations. It is what makes them powerful, it is what makes the human being rule every other creation. But they forget to listen and that is what will lead them to their doom ------------------------ Ayah Beizeen is a sixteen-year-old village girl with a peaceful and content life. She has loving parents, a supportive elder brother and an adorable younger brother. But she is different: Ayah was born mute. She didn't cry when she was delivered and hasn't uttered a word ever since. Sometimes, she wishes she could - she was envious of everyone who could convey their emotions through words, for she has no other option but to keep them bottled up inside her. However, Ayah Beizeen has a special friend from the age of five, when she was found on her terrace staring at the Moon. She talks to the Moon and it listens. Talking to the Moon is the only way, Ayah knows, to share her feelings. One night, the Moon comes with strange tidings - it says that everything that she knew about her life is going to change. She has somehow stumbled upon a strange path and the destination is uncertain. It all depends on the choices she makes. A tale of love, heartbreak, dreams, failures but above all - redemption. Follow Ayah's journey as she surpasses all odds. Is she the 'living miracle' that the Voice of the Moon claims her to be? [ Highest rank - #4 ] [ Cover by - @MayTijssen ] [ Unedited - First draft ]