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Rise of   the Dragons (Kings and Sorcerers--Book 1) by morganrice
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The #1 Bestseller! From #1 Bestselling author Morgan Rice comes a sweeping new epic fantasy series: RISE OF THE DRAGONS (KINGS AND SORCERERS—Book 1). Kyra, 15, dreams of becoming a famed warrior, like her father, even though she is the only girl in a fort of boys. As she struggles to understand her special skills, her mysterious inner power, she realizes she is different than the others. But a secret is being kept from her about her birth and the prophecy surrounding her, leaving her to wonder who she really is. When Kyra comes of age and the local lord comes to take her away, her father wants to wed her off to save her. Kyra, though, refuses, and she journeys out on her own, into a dangerous wood, where she encounters a wounded dragon—and ignites a series of events that will change the kingdom forever. 15 year old Alec, meanwhile, sacrifices for his brother, taking his place in the draft, and is carted off to The Flames, a wall of flames a hundred feet high that wards off the army of Trolls to the east. On the far side of the kingdom, Merk, a mercenary striving to leave behind his dark past, quests through the wood to become a Watcher of the Towers and help guard the Sword of Fire, the magical source of the kingdom’s power. But the Trolls want the Sword, too—and they prepare for a massive invasion that could destroy the kingdoms forever. With its strong atmosphere and complex characters, RISE OF THE DRAGONS is a sweeping saga of knights and warriors, of kings and lords, of honor and valor, of magic, destiny, monsters and dragons. It is a story of love and broken hearts, of deception, of ambition and betrayal. It is fantasy at its finest, inviting us into a world that will live with us forever, one that will appeal to all ages and genders. Book #2 in KINGS AND SORCERERS is now available!
Knight Casefiles Book 0: Genesis by AnInnocentBystander
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"It doesn't take a real man to die for a cause. Any idiot can do that. What takes a real man is living for one." - Solomon Short Something dark and sinister has taken root underneath the streets of New York City, preying on the innocent folk who reside therein, but really, what else is new? As Christopher Pierce struggles with the dilemmas of simply existing, these malevolent forces might just be exactly what he needs to get his life back on track. ---------- A prequel to the Knight Casefiles series, Genesis deals with life before Chris decided to take on the Knight's mantle, or at least before he decided to take it seriously.
Knight Casefiles Book 1: Revelations by AnInnocentBystander
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Monsters. Fairytale creatures. Aboriginal deities. These are only some of the things that Christopher Pierce has to deal with in his everyday life. It's just that "everyday" happens to be filled with strange, magical, and most of the time unpleasant things. Chosen as a Knight, a champion of humanity, and the rightful wielder of the ancient blade, Gram, Chris does all he can to protect the denizens of New York City from threats they aren't even aware of. It's during a supposed vacation-slash-business meeting assigned to him by his dissociated sister however, that Chris finds out what it really means to be a Knight as he clashes with forces even more terrifying than the darkest of gods and monsters. Note: If you're reading this for the first time, read the [COMPLETE] one. I tried re-editing the whole thing and haven't gotten around to finishing so there will be inconsistencies (like originally, the story was set in the Rockies but in the re-edit, I've moved them to somewhere in Europe).
Knight Casefiles Novella: O Tannenbaum (Aaron's Story) by AnInnocentBystander
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From the prompt: Someone trapped in a Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy candles shine so brightly! O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy candles shine so brightly! From base to summit, gay and bright, There's only splendor for the sight. O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Thy candles shine so brightly!
Knight Casefiles Novella: Christmas Lights by AnInnocentBystander
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‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the town, not a creature was stirring, ...I should be that lucky. It's Christmas time in New York City, but even during the holidays, there's no rest for the wicked. Christopher Pierce, Knight of Gram and Champion of Humanity, is approached by a very familiar mythical figure to help him - you guessed it - save Christmas. Because what else is a Knight supposed to do? A/N: This novella is written after the end of Revelations, meaning a new apartment for Chris, a very well-informed Elaine, and an absent Sigrun. I'm a little fuzzy on the timeline myself having not touched this series in a while, but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless. :) I've included some Christmas songs I've been indulging in since the season started so give them a listen if you're hurting for some holiday spirit. Happy holidays!
Arcadia's Ignoble Knight: The Sorceress' Knights Tournament by BrandonVarnell
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The Sorceress's Knight Tournament, a competition that's hosted once every five years, has come to Arcadia's Knight Academy. This tournament will decide who becomes a Knight for the newest Sorceress-who just so happens to be Caspian's childhood friend. Caspian has entered this dangerous competition. But with backstabbing nobles, under the table politics, and a dark figure working in the background, he'll need to worry about more than just winning. His life, and the life of his childhood friend, hangs in the balance. Complete!
Arcadia's Ignoble Knight: The Sorceress of Ashtown by BrandonVarnell
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Arcadia's Knight Academy is the premier school for young men hoping to become a Sorceress's Knight. Only nobles, people with power and prestige, are allowed within these hallowed grounds-which explains why Caspian Ignis del Sol is hated by everyone. He's not a noble, or of even slightly noble lineage. He's a peasant. Caspian is tasked with delivering a letter to a Sorceress, but he soon finds himself in over his head, when the Sorceress in question is attacked by an elven assassin. Now he's become the temporary Knight for a Sorceress nicknamed The Succubus, and he must protect her from more assassination attempts. However, Caspian is beginning to suspect the Sorceress might be more dangerous than the assassin. Complete!