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Romeo and Juliet by WilliamShakespeare
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Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers. Cover done by @zuko_42
Seize the Day by AbbyJewett
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** Winner of the 2014 Wattys Instant Addiction Award ** Book 1 of the SEIZE THE DAY series In a world of magic and chaos, seventeen-year-old Lannie Brackenbury has only ever wanted to be alone in Aria. Two years after her mother's death, Lannie has finally found a place in the world where she can live peacefully. But when she is forced to tutor at Aria's castle and encounters the infuriating Prince Titus, her life takes a turn for the worse. Unwillingly forced into a realm of pompous Royals and unpredictable magic, Lannie must survive murderous naiads, man-eating water horses, and the antics of a prince who can't seem to leave her alone. But when Lannie discovers that someone is out to destroy the royal family, she must do everything in her power to uncover the truth before it's too late. Even if it means sacrificing all that she has ever known.
Chains of Fate by AbbyJewett
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Book II of SEIZE THE DAY, Winner of the 2014 Wattys Instant Addiction Award. If you haven't read Book I, SEIZE THE DAY, please do! There are spoilers ahead! **** Lannie Brackenbury never thought she would be sent on a dangerous quest to save the world. But after she discovered her destiny as a Harbinger, that idea took a drastic twist. Bestowed with abilities that she is still learning to use, Lannie is sent on a journey that will take her across Etheia, where she must negotiate a peace treaty between the magical kingdom of Eremith and the human kingdom of Nor to break the vicious cycle of slavery. But making peace in the world of Etheia is not as easy as it seems. Therin, the bloodthirsty Drakain that ruined Lannie's life, is still moving in the shadows, convincing the world to doubt the existence of the Harbingers. And when a terrifying beast cloaked in darkness attacks Lannie, she realizes that defeating Therin is the least of her worries. Humans and magical creatures are on the brink of another war. This time, it is far more dangerous than Lannie could ever have imagined. There is a dark force at work that is bent on destroying not only Nor, but Eremith as well. And it will take everything that Lannie has to stop it. ---- Cover: Model © Ylenia Manganelli via PrincessandDragon.deviantart.com; Background © Sean & Ashlie Nelson via AshenSorrow.deviantart.com; edited by me
Beyond Fear (Book 1 in The Element Wars) (Published on Amazon - Sample) by StephanieOlivia
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This book will be taken down on the 1st March 2017 due to being published on Amazon and will only have the first part sampled here. Beyond Fear there is Courage. In a world ruled by The Elements and torn apart by darkness, a new evil has arisen, to take the throne of Kaimeara. Trapped within their prison, the once great Elders of Valista hang onto their last glimmer of hope, a hero prophecized to save them all. Dragged into their treacherous world, 16 year old Lizzie Somers finds herself on a terrifying journey across an unknown land in search of the legendary Winged Horses of Air and her only possible way of returning home. Helped throughout by an unlikely ally and hunted at every turn by a deadly enemy she must fight for survival. But as Lizzie's quest spirals out of control, can she find the strength inside to face her fears and defeat the evil or will she lose everything forever, including herself? Beyond Fear © Stephanie Olivia Hanlon Cover Design © Carly Chapman