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Mountain Children by AllieSalone
Mountain Children
AllieSalone
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The marriage pact between the elves of the west and the trolls of the north was an act of desperation. One the bride's mother, the dowager queen Ylva, despises herself for agreeing to. With a heavy heart she travels with the new elf king to deliver her only child to the halls of the mountain king. The troll prince, Torsten, however decides he does not want Ulf's daughter for his bride but Ulf's widow instead. In order to save her daughter, she gladly accepts and begins a tumultuous marriage with her sworn enemy that wakens her to things she did not know about the trolls, the elves or herself. When a disaster devastates the troll kingdom Ylva's loyalties will be tested. It will be up to her to decide if she wishes to use her connections and power to help them find a new home among their sister clan across the Windrose Sea or follow the path of vengeance and let the trolls die out.
The Sleeper's Harp (The Arcane Artifacts, #1) by addicted2dragons
The Sleeper's Harp (The Arcane Artifacts, #1)
addicted2dragons
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  • Parts 42
Season 1 of The Arcane Artifacts Elle Kennedy is running from her past. When a murder brings her face to face with a goblin bounty hunter, her past comes racing back. Now her life is on the line, and he might be the only one who can keep her safe. Bastian Croft has a job to do. Find Jane Miller's killer, and bring them to justice. He doesn't expect to face off with a head of cotton candy pink hair and a bold attitude. Nor does he expect things to take a twisted turn among the supernatural community. As Elle and Bastian look for answers, they're forced to confront the growing attraction between them. Neither is interested in a relationship, and yet, sparks fly. If they cannot save each other, then there will be no saving the Sleepers. WARNING: This story contains strong language, depictions of violence, and depictions of domestic violence that may not be suitable for some readers.
The Blood Ruby (The Arcane Artifacts #2) by addicted2dragons
The Blood Ruby (The Arcane Artifacts #2)
addicted2dragons
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  • Parts 45
Season 2 of The Arcane Artifacts Growing up in the foster care system, Lily's life has never been easy. In fact, it's been downright horrific at times. But she's finally in a good place, ready to pursue her master's degree in the fall. Until she's abducted at a graduation party by Laurent, a vampire both otherworldly beautiful and inhumanly cold, endangering her life and everything she's worked for. She's never been important to anyone, so why does he want her so badly? And why does his touch set her body on fire? Lord of a great house, Laurent's family is struggling; his vampires are disappearing and he's running out of leads and options. Then, he happens upon Lily, an amplifier, whose blood promises untold strength. To protect House Sarkas, no one else can be allowed to have the power that Lily's blood contains. She must be kept safe until Laurent decides whether to use her as he has many amplifiers in the past. But Lily makes him feel more alive than he has in centuries, and he finds himself wanting more from her than just her blood. When Laurent's past catches up with him, his bond with Lily will be tested, and she might end up being the one protecting him. WARNING: This story contains strong language, depictions of violence, and depictions of domestic violence that may not be suitable for some readers.
The Goblin's Bargain by AllieSalone
The Goblin's Bargain
AllieSalone
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  • Parts 7
This is a spinoff of the original Goblin's Trilogy. In the aftermath of Matilda's death, the new goblin queen, her granddaughter Hella, is left with the overwelming task of meeting her own expectations. Struggling with grief and the feeling that she is failing to match her grandmother's greatness, she commits the worst sin a goblin ever could in the Underground. She shows weakness. Odd's son, Fenrir, and his siblings are quick to snap at her bared throat and rip everything Hella has ever loved and wanted from her. Only six months into her queenship, Hella is left with nothing. She flees the Underground in shame, seeking the refuge of the Autumn branches with her two lovers, the elf Lias, and Snorri's daughter, Kara, at her heels. However, in the Autumn Branches, she does not find the peace she wanted, but a creature with a terrible power filling the void Athane's death left behind as the god of memory. The young god offers to let Hella wade through the river of time to stop her cousins from tearing apart the empire, but this bargain will carry a great and deadly price. A price that will pit her against the very grandmother she idolized.
Finvarra's Circus by DistantDreamer
Finvarra's Circus
DistantDreamer
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  • Parts 34
Born with a damaged heart, Leanna Weston has lived a sheltered life with little chance at adventure. When she hears that Finvarra's Circus is coming to her small town, she sneaks off to witness the magic first hand, sure that this is her only chance at experiencing true magic-even if the frightening rumors about the heartless Ringmaster, Finvarra, are true. Caught by Finvarra, Leanna is given one chance at survival: she must join the circus. As slowly she becomes part of the strange family, Leanna learns that there is more than magic to this circus, but an ancient curse that has tied Finvarra's life to its rings. If the circus fails, he dies. Leanna vows to save the circus, but when a ruthless enemy emerges, set on destroying it and Finvarra, will Leanna be able to save them both, or will her broken heart fail her just when she needs it most? Cover Artist: Lisa Rhodes
Koldis the Green (DRAGONWALL SERIES 4) by addicted2dragons
Koldis the Green (DRAGONWALL SERIES 4)
addicted2dragons
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  • Parts 51
Claire understand that to defeat Kane, she must master her magic. That means journeying deep within the forest, all the way to Esterpine, to study with the Sprites. But the forest isn't what it once was. A sickness is spreading, twisting all that it touches. With it, unrest grows among the prominent bloodlines under Queen Jade's rule. If Claire cannot conquer her doubts and step into the shoes she was meant to fill, the forest kingdom will fall. Meanwhile, Talon and Reyr have a new ally. The Dwargs have pledged their support in retaking Fort Squall. Plans are brewing. The Drengr must stand up against Kane and his wild dragons, or risk losing more of the north. But battling these beasts won't be easy. The people of Squall's End are at the mercy of dragonfire. How then can Talon hope to reconquer the fort without losing lives? What he needs is a secret weapon. A way to protect the people. Perhaps when the time comes, he might find exactly that. NOTE: THIS IS A *FIRST DRAFT* SERIAL UPDATE SERIES. CHAPTERS WILL POST WEEKLY EACH FRIDAY, AS I WRITE THE STORY. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO WAIT IN BETWEEN CHAPTER UPDATES, SIMPLY ADD THIS STORY TO YOUR LIBRARY AND WAIT UNTIL IT IS FULLY WRITTEN. IT GENERALLY TAKES ME ABOUT 1 YEAR TO WRITE THE FULL STORY ONCE I START. I WRITE ABOUT 1 CHAPTER PER WEEK. THEREFORE I CANNOT POST MORE THAN 1 CHAPTER PER WEEK. ...YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!
The Soul Collector by Jagermeanshunter
The Soul Collector
Jagermeanshunter
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  • Parts 58
Galloway works for Hell as a Soul Collector, but that's not all she does. She's also a Hunter, doing what she can to make up for the fact that sometimes, she takes good people to Hell too. Hell frowns upon her extracurricular activities and assigns her a Hellhound to keep an eye on her, except, he doesn't like to follow the rules either. Galloway hunts to try and keep what is left of her Soul, but if she's not careful, she might lose it permanently. |The Soul Collector Duology Book 1| Cover made by @CaroDelMonte Copyright © 2017
Dark Queen by zero-infinity
Dark Queen
zero-infinity
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  • Parts 34
|| WATTPAD FEATURED STORY || || WATTY'S 2018 SHORTLISTED || Zora was only a little girl when her mother raked out her left eye. A mauled princess, she is alive only because of her political marriage potential. In a world where misogyny reigns, there is little she can do about her situation. When Zora comes of age, she decides to take matters into her own hands, and plots the murders of her father and his proclaimed heir. Jurauk likes to eat people. His favorite part is the neck. Sadly, humans are getting a little scarce. Being the second heir of the mythical race of Nefari, it's his job to find the tastiest morsel and bring it back home on a silver platter. His only problem? His intended prey is willing to put up a hell of a battle. Start: 11/1/17 End: TBC highest: #71 in fantasy #1 in The FaeFolk's November 2017 Book of the Month cover by me
Mates by Talia_Rhea
Mates
Talia_Rhea
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  • Parts 20
[This is a rewrite of the original] Waverly's a professional dancer on the cusp of fulfilling her lifelong dream of being the best dancer in the country when a voice from the water pulled her into an unfamiliar and strange world where a man named Rois claims her as his soulmate. His scarred face scares her, this world is unfamiliar to her, and the strange connection she has to this terrifying man are overwhelming and it's all she can think of to return home. But this new world admires her as a dancer and honors her as a soulmate and the feelings she has for Rois aren't altogether terrible. With the way her soul and mind are pulling her apart, how can she decide which world she wants to live in? And when the fragile peace of this world begins breaking, can she even live to decide what she wants? Rois claims her as his soulmate, but will she claim him in return?
Murder Day [The Novel] by sigrist
Murder Day [The Novel]
sigrist
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  • Parts 13
[NaNoWriMo Attempt] Based on my popular short story, Murder Day is about a society gone wrong. Once a year the law stands still, the streets become a warzone and nobody is safe. Delve into a world where morality is skewed and right and wrong aren't quite as simple to differentiate between. In a world where black and white don't exist, where everything's a little grey, get lost in the mystery and excitement that represent the most gluttinous holiday of the year -- Murder Day.