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35 stories
The Lies We Tell Dragons by KnightofEmpires
The Lies We Tell Dragons
KnightofEmpires
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A shifter romantasy inspired by Robin Hood with medieval monsters, stabby FMC, and broody dragons. Tropes: One bed, Enemies to Lovers, Banter, He falls first, Forbidden Love, Trials, Masked Men, Magic, and Coming of Age. ------------------------ " Lies are dangerous. But the truth ruined everything. " ------------------------ In an Empire where lying to dragons is deadly, Marianna is prepared to risk it all when she takes her sister's place as a consort candidate for the mad Dragon Emperor. Braving the monstrous capital Marianna must not only hide her identity she must thwart the perceptive Captain Of The Guard and succeed in the Emperor's twisted consort games. But her past comes back to haunt her when she uncovers a plot to overthrow the Emperor and it's all too tempting to join the masked vigilantly Shadow and his band of rebels, in order to get revenge for the love the Emperor ripped from her all those years ago. Balancing her days with deadly monsters and games, and her nights with sabotage, tangles Marianna further into a web of deceit. And with her growing attraction to Shadow the lies keep piling- especially the ones she tells herself. Rated M- Mostly violence and sweet, sexy tension.
Silent Warriors II by ElizeDee
Silent Warriors II
ElizeDee
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Ash Decker is the President of the Silent Warrior's Motorcycle Club of Evergreen, Colorado. He takes his position seriously and won't let anyone get in the way of that. When a blast from Melody's past rockets into the clubhouse of the Silent Warriors; Ash with the help of his brother, Oak must protect their family once again.
Silent Warriors by ElizeDee
Silent Warriors
ElizeDee
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Melody Grant never thought her life would take the turn it did. After the death of her father, Melody moves cross country with her dog, Coal to get away from all the memories and an ex-fiancé. Melody had no idea that life would continue to throw curveballs her way in the form of some friendly, neighborhood bikers.
Moonshine Hollow by ssjmsjm
Moonshine Hollow
ssjmsjm
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The Garret brothers are bootleggers who own a rough and tumble out of the way store where locals come for a card game and a drink. They have known nothing but cruelty and violence since the death of their mother; only made worse by the tragic murder of their beloved sister. Their world is turned upside down when a strange young woman shows up at their door. She calls herself Miss Rose and refuses to speak of her past. Abused and terrified she forms an unlikely bond with the three brothers. Rose's past catches up with her however and brings violence to their sleepy southern town. But when her past interferes with their business it puts all of their lives at risk.
Beloved Beast by inkzerospace
Beloved Beast
inkzerospace
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This novel is an adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Blind since birth, Elle Duncan has only ever known darkness, but lack of sight has never hindered her ability to perceive the beauty of the world. Her kind and gentle soul is put to the test when her father sustains an injury that threatens their livelihood, and in desperation, he turns to the most unlikely of saviors-the Rossetti Beast. Don Rossetti is bound for an unchanging fate. He is bad-tempered, with an equally dark and scarred countenance to match. With a heart forged of ice and a soul confined to darkness, he has surrendered to a forlorn existence. But when a peasant man arrives from the village begging for a favor, he is compelled to aid the farmer in exchange for a price-a price that Elle will be forced to pay. Cover Photo © RJ Creatives Cover Art © 2023 by RJ Creatives
The Taste Of Divinity by TheAnnoyingBitch
The Taste Of Divinity
TheAnnoyingBitch
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A Hades/Persephone retelling. How often do you catch yourself wondering how somebody's touch would feel? How soft their hands would be as they caressed your entire form, how sweet their lips would taste when they descended down to yours, how diabolic the touch would become as the hands would drift lower and lower? Persephone often wondered the same thing. [...] She saw the nymph playfully push the satyr down on the soft grass before straddling him, the sheer fabric of her garment highlighting her graceful movements. She heard her giggling and the satyr's amused growls and her green eyes widened when she saw the satyr's hand wander underneath the nymph's skirt. Perhaps, she should have left the moment she realised what she had stumbled upon. Perhaps, she should have return to her field of lilies and picked some flowers for her mother, Demeter. Perhaps, she should have but she didn't. ❁❁❁ In which the dreadful King of the Underworld steals the daughter of Spring. All images belong to their respective owners. Source: Pinterest.
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The Song of Fafnir -- A Norse Mythology Novella by Di_Rossi
The Song of Fafnir -- A Norse Mythology Novella
Di_Rossi
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  • Parts 14
FEATURED on @Retold & @MythsandLegends Murder, betrayal, rivalry and a divine curse. When the King of the Mountain Dwarves breaks an oath he pledged to Odin, the All-Father retaliates with a curse that destroys the royal house and stretches well into the realms of humans. Fafnir, the oldest and strongest of the sons of the Mountain King knows that better than anyone else. Falsely branded a dragon and a murderer, Fafnir tells his story to Siegfried over a goblet of mead when the hero comes looking to decorate his sword with Fafnir's blood . . .
Beauty in the Bones: Season 1 by Holly_Gonzalez
Beauty in the Bones: Season 1
Holly_Gonzalez
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  • Parts 53
Innocence is subjective, and power always has its price--so his elders told him. Silas Blane is destined for greatness. Born into an elite family with many skeletons in the closet, he learns to harness his inherent shamanic powers and finds purpose in the Old Ways of his ancestors. As he turns fifteen, Silas walks a treacherous edge between love and expectation and discovers the fragility of desire. Nothing is what it seems in a universe where power is fleeting, and enemies close their grasp around the last hope of the free worlds. Vintage science fiction, retro-futurism, and space opera blend in this decopunk drama. Here we have chromed fusion rockets, spooky secret societies, shamanic bone oracles, robots for every occasion, and a perilous, affluent world which hails to "Downton Abbey" and "Dynasty". The 'unofficial' trailer for the series: https://youtu.be/jces9f8i6zA *** Episode 1: "Arrivals and Rivals" received an Honorable Mention in SciKick's Starter Competition 3/2/16! "You've got a way with words and an ability to describe a scene that makes us feel like we were there. Good luck with your work." BookShelfBattle "Honestly, this is one of the best, most riveting and complex stories I've come across in some time..." RebelDynasty "Great chapter! Dialogue is completely natural. Great reveal. I love that you deliver such strong imagery and tone without anything flowery. Love this so far!" OtherEvilTwin Contains violence, occult themes, sexuality, and dark situations.
Sanctuary by WriterKellie
Sanctuary
WriterKellie
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After reporting her boyfriend to the police, all Emma wants is to regain her peace of mind, but when a mountain thunderstorm forces her to seek shelter with a handsome man, she finds herself torn between keeping to herself and opening up. She's only got one shot to tell him her name- but this mud-soaked Cinderella isn't sure she should. Short love story. Anticipating 3-4 chapters.
Winter by NotSoMuchLove
Winter
NotSoMuchLove
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A story about how Winter fell in love with Snow. Winter: An orphaned girl incapable of feeling cold. Snow: A boy who had the power to make it snow. Once they meet, Snow will make it his mission to make Winter shiver.