*Wattys Winner 2022* Charles Abbot is finally living the life he has always dreamed of. At only 25, he has managed to turn his unique magical ability of copying memories into a profitable business. However, his comfortable life is shattered when he is tricked by a thief into extracting a dangerous memory. Not only does it reveal that there's a cult murdering children in their city, but by possessing this memory, Charles' life--and the lives of everyone close to him--are now in danger. Recruiting the help of a gay potion-maker and a ten-year-old lightning-wielding prodigy, Charles must now find that thief and try to put an end to this cult's workings. But it won't be easy. In a world where each magician's power is unique and at times undetectable, it's hard to know who to trust... Set in a world of magic inspired by 1860s Victorian England, Dangerous Thoughts is full of diverse characters and interesting twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of Sorcery of Thorns, Clockwork Angel, and Netflix's Stranger Things. Victorian Fantasy - New Adult - Diverse Characters ~70,000 words ~~~ Originally written for the 2020 Open Novella Contest; now a full-length novel! Awards: ONC 2020 Shortlister Winner in the "Sci-Fi/Fantasy" category for the 2020 Prime Awards Featured on the Badass Reads Ambassador Profile Featured on the Wattpad Stars official profile Featured on Wattpad's "Fresh Reads" list The Wattys 2022 Winner in Fantasy! If you are reading this story on any other website than W A T T P A D or Y O N D E R, then this story has been stolen, and you are likely getting a virus on your computer! Please beware of plagiarizing websites!

Elwyn has been raised to hone a blade and destroy any who dared get close to the rightful heir. Avelina, Elwyn's oldest sister, is to be queen. Unlike her family members, Elwyn has no magic. She only has her sword and wits, a sheep among wolves. With an unforeseen rebellion on the horizon, Elwyn must find out what being second-born to the throne really means. It is not always a blade that wins wars, or is it? Being a warrior has never been easy, but being a queen isn't either. What position will Elwyn have to step into to make sure her family lives? This story is set in Goldmoon, where magic and bloodshed abound. What length will Elwyn go to protect her sister? What sacrifices will she endure to ensure her family and kingdom's safety? Read more in "The Mountains Blade."

They called him the Shade. A masked ruler made of whispers and ruin. No one sees him. No one survives him. Until he took her. Mira Solen, royal heir. Brilliant, untouchable, and burning with a power she doesn't yet understand. When she's stolen from the capital and thrown into the shadows of his forbidden court, she doesn't beg. She bargains. But The Shade doesn't deal in mercy - only obsession. And he's waited too long to make her his. Now, trapped between a villain who owns her and the golden hero who wants to save her, Mira must choose: burn down the darkness... or become it. In a world of twisted loyalties, ancient curses, and velvet-laced lies, one truth remains: Love is a weapon. And she's about to master it.