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In Search of Home by RegTheRag
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Viktor didn't expect to be abducted by aliens when he went to school one morning, and he certainly didn't expect to be thrown into the alien equivalent of a dog-fighting ring, either. But when fighting for his life quickly becomes his routine, will he be able to muster up the strength to break that mold? Especially when the fate of humanity rests on his shoulders? *** The Vokkrus, a warrior alien species, go to Earth with the intention to 'rescue' the human species from their dying planet. The catch is that they believe humans to be nonsentient and incapable of intelligent thought. They are treated as nothing more than the common animal. They are a commodity, something to fawn over and ogle at. Humanity's strength and stamina are nearly unrivaled on this new planet, and when Viktor is taken to an alien fighting ring, he quickly dominates the competition. Mercy has no place in the arena. When Viktor is adopted by the leader of the Vokkrus, an intimidating alien whose intentions are unclear, he is forced to shed his wariness and convince the alien king to save humanity from his accidental oppression. *** Please don't advertise other stories in the comments! They will get deleted. Cross-posted on ao3 under the same title and username. Wordcount = 350,000+ December 22, 2022: #1 in #alien-abduction January 13, 2023: #2 in #found-family February 22, 2023: #19 in #science February 22, 2023: #1 in #spaceship February 22, 2023: #2 in humanpet
The Virus Within: Blood Moon (Book 3) by CrystalScherer
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If you're a zombie, how far would you be willing to go to save the two people you care about the most? Season 3 of The Virus Within * * * * * Trinity isn't about to let anything stop her. Come hell or high water, she's determined to get Jess and Nicky back. And heaven help anyone who stands in her way. Whoever said 'Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned' had clearly never met a Nightstalker on the warpath. The blood moon is shedding its red light upon the night, and the hunt is on. The question remains, whose blood will be spilled first? And who will survive? Forget the dish soap. Grab the rutabagas and the firecrackers for this rescue mission.
Shards by Ghost_Lord
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After years of war, House Zhai proved supreme among the major Houses to become the new Ruling House of Zinnu. With it's military might, law and order was established quickly and the land prospered. However peace was short lived. Forced to bow down to House Zhai, many disgruntled Houses turned to unscrupulous methods to overthrow the Ruling House. Thus, the Underworld flourished and chaos reigned until House Zhai sealed a deal with the Dark Sect. The Dark Sect known for its organized crime ruled the Underworld with it's highly trained Shards. When prominent members of the resisting Houses started to mysteriously disappear, the others soon fell in line and an uneasy superficial peace returned to Zinnu. The many Sects of the Underworld was also disciplined. Smaller Sects which opposed the Dark Sect was forced out of commission with members either killed or absorbed into the Dark Sect. To strengthen his position, Lord Zhai plan to marry his youngest daughter off to a powerful Lord. However, ensuring her safety was proving difficult when she often dismisses her guards willfully and constantly puts herself in jeopardy without regard of others making her an easy target. In desperation, Lord Zhai finally turns to the Dark Sect to keep his daughter safe until she is married. Will the Shards be able to keep her safe until her wedding day or will they fail to the many hidden plots and enemies still lurking in the shadows to overthrow the Ruling House?
Stay Inside by thepaulbianchi
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Lothryn was raised to believe the world has fallen victim to a zombie apocalypse. He's never been outside and speaks a made-up language. Hannah's a college student who can't decide on majoring in linguistics or psychology. One day they met.
Unhappily Ever After by Aellix
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Rhodric Llewellyn is the grandson of a rogue folk hero. When he arrives in Snowdonia, he becomes a rallying point for the outcasts of the shifter world. They're all thieves and murderers, but thieves and murderers make brilliant friends when everyone seems to want you dead. Rhodric will have to face seven bloodthirsty Alphas, the soulmate he wasn't supposed to have, and a human who will go to extraordinary lengths to kill him. But no matter what he does, his time in Snowdonia can only end one way - bloody. Because the higher you climb, the further you have to fall.
Breeder (The Ephemeral: Book 1) by gtgrandom
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[12 Chapter Preview of 2019 Edition-2025 Edition Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble] When an army of darkness falls from the sky, Alex Kingsley enlists the help of her male peers and ventures into spirit-infested lands to save humanity. ***** She's an outcast cursed to consume the memories of anything she touches. A woman fated to repopulate the nation's army. A breeder barred from the sword. And she's desperate for a taste of freedom. So when a tournament is held to recruit the army's best candidates, Alex Kingsley does what she does best: she intervenes. But it's only after dark forces are unleashed upon humanity that Alex finally has the chance to prove herself -- and put her curse to good use. ***** 2020 Watty Award Winner: Fantasy 1st Place Admiration Awards 2020: Fantasy
Tales of the Pearly Kingdom (Pearly Tales Vol. 2) by NathanielWilhelm
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Jasper Toledo is a college student who died and was reincarnated into his favorite video game. Calloway Calphius is an elf hero turned deity after he dissappeared from the City of Perils for 250 years. After 250 years an upstart guildmaster named Cal is instrumental in turning the City of Perils into the new Kingdom of Calphian. All three of these are the same man. Shayley O'heira Van Dravenkin is the warrior princess of the City of Perils. She developed the guild fortress known as the City of Perils into the Utopian City-state, known simply as the Pearly City, while waiting 250 for the return of her Fiance Calloway Calphius. With the aid of the Guildmaster Cal, she was able to reunite with the man she loved and grow the Pearly City into the Kingdom of Calphian. Ophelia is the cursed child of the Pearly City. She was orphaned and lost all hope for the future since she can only foresee bad things. A curious elf named Cal saved her from the streets and from herself. After her adoption she discovers that she is not cursed, she is an Oracle and becomes the mascot of the her Papa's new establishment an Adventurer's guild... and its attached maid cafe. Seamus is an Assassin turned Cabin boy and becomes apprenticed to Guildmaster Cal. But can the stiff teenager withstand the onslaught of teasing from his new master long enough to become a decent... whatever his master is training him to be? Join our cast in the the second installment of the Pearly Tales saga as they prepare for war, fight shadows, deal with relationships, beat the crap out of doors, and shape the new world with the power of friendship... ...okay I lied it's through piracy... ...and hijinks... ...and pirate hijinks. Good luck, and let me be the first to Welcome you into Calphian the Kingdom of Perils. Just as a note, this is the second volume in the Pearly Tales series. You can just pick this up and have a good time, but you'll miss a lot if you skip the first volume. Artwork by Clockbirds.
Tales of the Pearly City (Pearly Tales Vol.1) [Completed] by NathanielWilhelm
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After being reincarnated in his favorite game Jasper Toledo, otherwise known as Calloway Calphius, finds himself in the city he created 250 years after he logged out for the last time. He disguises himself in the elf city to find out that he has been revered as a saint, and has begun a new age of the elves. In order to find his place in this new yet familiar world he starts a guild in an age when they've become obsolete. He finds out the elven princess is his fiancé and has been waiting for his return. He adopts an oracle girl known as the cursed child. He even accidently starts a successful maid café. But when a prophecy threatens his new way of life, he'll start a war with a dark shadow that's taken hold of his new home. Follow Cal's journey as he routinely breaks down ordinary doors, makes an inordinate amount of tea, falls in love with a princess, tumbles out of trees, and faces enemies both inside and outside the Pearly City. With all this and more awaiting our unscrupulous adventurer, let me be the first to welcome you to the City of Perils. Mature warning, a city this perilous includes: Adult language, use of gamer terminology, suggestive themes, crying, blushing, tears, feelings, anime special effects, eye-patches, sinister plots, wanton cultural references, identity crisis, a flippant God, shipping, ships, tragedy, aggressive girlfriends, and pirate hijinks lots and lots of hijinks . Highest ranking in Adventure: 15 on---10/12/2017 First review: "At first, I didnt like any character, now I love them all... ...You might want to put a warning that readers just needed to survive the first chapters, because after that... FUCKING AMAZING" -RahCol Cover by: _crystallize_
Wild Rider (Dragon Castaway Book 1) [Complete] {2018 Wattys Longlist} by BUrich121
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Thank you to everyone who loved the story! Reeling from a devastating loss Jake McCall takes refuge in the Texas hill country hoping to find peace. Tranquility however, is the last thing that fate has in store for him. Caught up in a violent storm Jake finds himself a castaway in another world where social classes are set in stone and powerful dragon lords use their riders to enforce their will. Out of the frying pan into the fire, Jake finds himself in the center of a whole new storm as he becomes the guardian of newly born twin dragons. Holing up in the wilds he vows to protect his new charges but by riding them, he has broken an old taboo, a privilege that the high nobles of this world jealously guard and a situation that Jake cannot stand. As he clashes with his new world, a group of dragon rider cadets is sent to investigate, one of whom hides a dangerous secret of their own. Wyena is the proud daughter of a noble house of riders but as she is female she is barred from riding. Informed that she has had her hand arranged in marriage she rebels and attends academy in her cousin's place. But jealousy runs hot amidst the riders and as tensions rise, she may have to protect more than just her pride. Written by B.Urich Cover by Jessica Dueck @StarsColdNight