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| 𝟳𝘅 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 ·|| HUNGER GAMES x CINDER || ONC 2023 Honorable Mention Amidst the escalating unrest between the windborne utopian city of Lighthaven and its seedy, oppressed underbelly Fumedge, the Grand Duke of Lighthaven, Lucius Sextus, comes up with an ingenious solution. To provide much-wanted respite from the brewing conflict, and achieve the apparent-if-temporary unity, he organizes Gaslight Trials - a highly entertaining panem-et-circenses combat event in the Pits. The combatants may use all steam and thaumaturgy powered augmentations at their disposal, and there is only one rule: defeat, or be defeated. The reward for the last one standing? A chance to start their life anew. A brass key to the city of Lighthaven with a luxurious mansion to call their own within, as well as an aeroship to command. When eighteen-year-old Veda Igglesden steps forward to take her timeworn adoptive father's place in the fight, she might as well be signing her death-sentence. With her eyes fully set on the prize, act-first-think-later Veda must harness the power of technology to try and win for her Papa Otto. Decades of breathing in the toxic air of Fumedge did a number on the old inventor's lungs, and being able to live in the air-filtered Lighthaven would sure come in handy right about now. A high-flying adventure full of gadgetry and intrigue; a pleasing blend of steampunk and postapocalyptic. See Veda unravel the mysterious ploy behind the game's organization, and uncover the truth about her secret origins. Can she cope both with the trials of physical and intellectual prowess, as well as with the trials of life itself: those of love, loss and regret? © 2023 EvelynHail Exclusively on Wattpad Based on prompt 49! Which is (I shan't leave ye hanging :P): "Master the rules of the game until you can play it better than they can." Michael Scott, "The Sorceress" Get ready for steampunkish tinkering,

An aspiring knight unwittingly saves the dragon he was sworn to kill. But can he also win the dragon's heart and stop his kingdom from burning to ashes? *** It is tradition for knights to prove their worth by slaying a dragon in the Serpentine Mountains. For Laurence Montbow, an aspiring knight from a decrepit noble house, it's his only chance to save his family from losing their land, and to secure a good marriage. After a dragon hunt gone wrong, however, Laurence finds a naked elven man with amnesia instead. Knowing the guileless elf wouldn't survive on his own, especially when trapped in his enemy's land, Laurence reluctantly takes the man along and tries to help him regain his memories. This act of goodwill turns complicated as the elven man keeps worming himself further into Laurence's heart until it becomes hard to fight the attraction. But the elven man is not what he appears to be... and neither are the dragons from mount Serpentine.

AMBYS FAVORITE 2024 What happens when Joan of Arc and the Archangel Gabriël break the most important law of the Heavens and declare their love for each other? The divine plan set in motion hundreds of years ago has at long last reached the endgame. *** There is one absolute law all angels must abide by - never fall in love. After she is burned to death, Joan of Arc becomes an angel of the Vale to fight for God. But even after 600 years, Joan continues to rebel against the Lord Protector, Michael, unwilling to forgive or forget that her mortal life ended in flames. The only one she still listens to is the Archangel Gabriël, who does all he can to protect Joan from Michael's judgment. When an old enemy gravely wounds Gabriël, he and Joan are confronted with their feelings for each other - and the risks of banishment if they dare to cross this line. Yet, with a demon slowly taking hold of Gabriël's mind for the sake of personal vengeance and Michael's growing suspicion of their closeness and his own deep, unanswered affection for Gabriël, how long can their secret possibly last? As Joan and Gabriël are threatened by both friend and foe, they learn that everything they believed and fought for, everything that they thought they were, was a lie. *** [[This story is complete; total word count - around 240K]] IMPORTANT; please read the author's note for all trigger warnings. I do not go easy on my characters. Advised for mature audiences only. FEATURED ON @Fantasy - DARK FANTASY @Paranormal - PARANORMAL PARAMOURS @lgbtq - PRIDE AWARDS CATEGORY WINNER and GRAND WINNERS @WattpadESL - FANTASTICAL, MAGICAL & MYSTICAL/ FANTASY & SUPERNATURAL @WattpadAfterDark - FANTASY, MYTHICAL BEASTS, PARANORMAL AND SCIFI ROMANCE @StoriesUndiscovered - CAN YOU SEE ME NOW (September 2022) @WackyWriters - OUR JUDGES FAVORITE (March 2022) @newlywrittenbooks - ALL THE PLACES YOU CAN GO FANTASY Banner by @-xaurora Cover by @lavendareyes

Looking for a spooky read? (Reworked as a New Adult series so expect some spice!) She'll do anything for vengeance, even confront death itself. Born a healer, nineteen-year-old Colina has been taught to fear dark magic. But now vengeance and survival are her only goals, and she seeks the help of the Death Dealers-dark mages who wield the death arts, drawing their power from the spirits of the unsettled dead. Colina asks a death dealer named Luke for help. Little does she know convincing him to train her will be the easiest part of her journey. Three dark rituals, each more terrifying than the last. If she survives her trials, what will she become? Content and trigger warning: This story contains scenes of violence, death and demonic possession. Best Suspense 2014 Wattpad Prize Winner

An interactive apocalyptic story. You've heard the strange reports of cannibalism that seems to be sweeping the country. It all seemed so far fetched. Now, though, you have witnessed it with your own eyes. What will you do? Read along and make your own decisions. Choose wisely, there is only one path to survival.

Winner of Best New Story of the Year 2017. The Haven High Series: Book 1: Enlightened; Book 2: Addicted; Book 3: Despaired; Book 4: Protected; Book 5: Abducted; Book 6: Betrayed; Book 7: Beloved; Book 8: Transformed; Book 9: Ascended. (All nine stories contained in this one book) Enlightened: Zachary's an ordinary teen going to a regular high school. At least, he thinks so, until he finds out he's not. Now he's going to have to live in a world he doesn't understand, he doesn't think is safe, and he knows is discriminatory. He doesn't know any of the rules, but he knows breaking them can come at a cost that few are willing to pay. At least he doesn't have to navigate this mysterious world alone. He has his best friend Lauren, a halfblood fae, to help him learn the ropes. Now, he just has to decide if he can live a secret life-- One that includes: black market magic, underground criminal creatures, deadly weapons, and finally conscription to a corrupt magic council--all because he and the other members of his school were unfortunate enough to be born... Halfbloods Addicted: Cameron the halfblood Selkie and Megan the halfblood Mermaid had more reasons to fear the sea than the dangerous magical world they live in. Both thought they had found a love that nothing could tear apart, but neither had banked on the long perilous year they were about to embark on. A year froth with ancient curses and blood feuds, unbreakable death pacts and magical subterfuge, unstoppable enemies and finally, an addiction born of desperation. In the end, will their love survive the call of the Sea? UPDATED! Daily © 2017 These stories and works ARE COPYRIGHTED. No part may be reproduced by any process, nor may any other exclusive rights be exercised without the express permission of Deborah MacDonald.

I'M NOT THE MONSTER YOU SHOULD FEAR. A world of bloodshed is all Yazia has known despite never having struck a blade to one's heart-that is until everything changes when an attack lures her into a spiral of revenge for her parent's death. With nothing but the throne of Sankori left to her name, a new war threatening the crown is on the rise. Wishing for no more death of her kind, Yazia has pledged to keep the last of her people alive, no matter the cost. Her plan is simple: infiltrate the rivalling kingdom, and usurp the King of Abingor. But what happens when who you thought was your enemy isn't your enemy at all? Only her ability with a blade can protect her through the dangerous politics of her foe. But amidst the schemes to finish everything Yazia has stood up for, it is not too late before she realizes she is merely a pawn in the game. Yazia uncovers something far more sinister than a powerful monarch; something even the most feared are afraid of. An assassin. A traitor. A prisoner. Her mission has unexpectedly changed-she will bring the looming war back home. ✥ FALLEN EMPIRES BOOK 1 ✥ ------------------ [ Gorgeous cover designed by @ryevain] [ Beautiful banners designed by @-DeeIsDead- ] ©2022 S.Hughes Published to Wattpad 01.02.22 If you are reading this on any platform other than Wattpad, you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. Leave the site and be sure to do a full safety scan of your device, and visit @lavendareyes on Wattpad for the safe, original version of this book.

Contains spells pertaining to more specific crafts. Part 4 of 5. Feel free to reference at your own tempo. Fair winds

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