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Servants of the Secret Fire by DanielCSanford
DanielCSanford
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As Jedidiah Matthews wrestles with his own demons of obsessive compulsive disorder, he is suddenly confronted by a wandering vagabond and a dying monk, both linking him to ancient powers that have long lay dormant in the earth. Torn by conscience concerning the use of what is akin to “magic,” Jed must interpret whether the secret fire is a gift from above or a snare from below. His quest to discover the key to these ancient powers leads him to the moors of northwest England where, in crumbling catacombs, he excavates writings chronicling the first Servant of the Secret Fire; a man who was forced to stand alone against the Fallen Ones and their offspring, the Nephilim, while safeguarding all knowledge of the fire against a coming cataclysm. But, when a long forgotten Order emerges from the corridors of time to gain influence through coercion and intimidation over the leaders of the world’s most powerful governments, Jed must pull his nose out of ancient books and gain mastery over the fire, even before knowing for certain whether or not he should. In a display of power that rends the heavens and scorches the earth, those who wield the secret fire bring the nations to the edge of apocalypse. But, for Jedidiah Matthews, will the salvation of the world mean the loss of his own soul?
Protectors of Avalon by AutumnMay
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Great Warriors with pure, loving hearts live in Avalon when they die or are no longer needed in the world. King Arthur was the greatest of them all. Sir Maximilion was a great knight, but because of his inability to love, he was cursed to live outside of Avalon forever, guarding the gates but never to enter them. The gates of Avalon are made or clear crystal, allowing Maximilion to see-but never touch- Avalon. Because everything in and around Avalon is seen as the heart sees and shows outwardly the beauty within, Maximilion is seen as a satyr- half goat. This reveals the unfeeling heart beating within his chest.
Walk by Faith by AutumnMay
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"Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us."-Martin Luther- Marian Larcom has been paralyzed since she was three years old. For her entire life, she has had the belief that she lived for a reason. She should have died as a child, but her life was spared. Determined to live as God would have her, Marian promises to help people through her beautiful gift of music. But she never imagined that by doing so, she would heal a broken family and discover the meaning of love.
Fire and Ice by Lady_Marian
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Apollo's people the Sun Elves are mortal enemies with Artemis's people the Moon Elves. This has all happened because of the self-centered nature of the Moon Elves which has caused a war with the 2 nations of elves to emerge. Willow Ravenmark serves as Artemis's last resort to save her Moon Elves from a dangerous fate and to bring an alliance with her brother's people the Sun Elves. With the help of Prince Sherwood Illuminus from Moordom, the Sun Elf city, Willow has set out to create an alliance with the Sun Elves. Along the way she seeks to discover the mystery of her parents and their deaths and why Artemis has chosen her for this mission. Will Willow and Sherwood have what it takes to stop the war? Will Willow discover who was responsible for her parent's deaths? How will Sherwood and Willow unite the 2 rival nations to drive out pride and bring in peace?
Midnight till Dawn by AutumnMay
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Midnight til Dawn, a romantic fantasy, is the story of Lillyan Alexandra Isadora, a young girl living in the medieval country of Firmula. When Lillyan was just an infant, a power-seeking woman named Angelina poisoned Lillyan's mother, Queen Natalia and kidnapped the young princess. Sixteen years later, Lillyan is the known daughter of a local baker and his wife. However, that all changes when King Rupert continues the search for his missing daughter, finding her and taking her back to the castle. The royal life is awkward and confusing for Lillyan, especially when she becomes betrothed to the stepson of Angelina. Before she can wed him, however, she has to prove her nobility by passing a test with a power she might not even have. With the help of a young, cursed elf, Lillyan learns more of her past, her present, and her future. In addition, she learns how love may be the answer to all of her dreams.