Watty's 2018 Long list! Highest Ranking: #1 in Action & #1 in Fantasy. (For ease of reading for those with mobile devices, this written work will be one story section per chapter.) Brenna Caldwythe walks in the forest on her sixteenth birthday and discovers a relic. Her discovery begins a chain of events which will forever alter her purpose in life. Aederan, the world upon which she lives is threatened by unspeakable evil, which is growing in strength and power. "Listen child to the voices in the wind blowing through the grasses and the leaves, they speak of many things; the wise should listen to what they have to say. You are young and know not of the darkness, yet you sense its wicked ways. The evil is spreading through the water, the soil, and through the air, seeking to corrupt the world," Elliana said. "As a flickering flame can shine brightly in the darkness, driving back the shadows; so too, can the power of one who is pure, strong of heart, and faithful. My child, you are the one Light of Elliana and are Aederan's greatest hope. Go forth, and rally those who share your dream of finding the sanctuary, for within lays the destiny of your world." Prince Donovan Answaar, through events, finds himself guided deep into the forest. Determined friends, in the form of Morgan, Changa, Girard, among others, are found by Brenna who leads them to Donovan. Five friends realize they're experiencing the same recurring dreams which state they must begin a quest. Twelve loyal friends discover the horrific truth about their world's ancient past. With the enemy pursuing their token force of intrepid adventurers, they must face dark sorcerers, evil necromancers, the undead, and the brutal malice of a Black Dragon. These stalwart heroes are locked in a race against time. The prize is nothing less than the hope of victory over ancient evil, which threatens to destroy their world.

By the title I'm guessing you think it's just like the original Cinderella story. That my mom died when I was young and that my dad remarried to an evil woman who became my stepmother, that I have blonde hair and a fairy godmother or that I would finally get to go to the ball and leave my terrible family behind. If that's what's on your mind forget it. My life is nothing like that; it's probably the stupidest fairytale of all time. It's obvious I'm going to have to explain so I'll start from the beginning.

Alison was a perky beautiful happy girl but when her mom and dad died after living with her pain for a few days it was no surprise she committed suicide a few days later. But the day after she "died" she woke up in her room but was unable to be seen or heard. What happens when someone finally sees her.

Rachel Collins has achieved what she originally set out for, but she's discovering that her fight is far from over. Months have passed with no news of her sister Mary's whereabouts or any type of plan to rescue her captured friends. The more she finds herself breaking down, the further she finds herself from the answers she wants. Meanwhile, the war is fully brewing thanks to what she and the rebels have set in motion. As the Kofali grow their human army, the rebels struggle to find their footing. Both sides are restless and relentless, and tensions are reaching their boiling point. Rachel may have survived the invasion, but can she survive the war?