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The Draykon Series (1-3) by CharlotteEnglish
The Draykon Series (1-3)
CharlotteEnglish
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A sweeping epic fantasy series full of mystery and adventure, rare jewels and mythical creatures. Ancient legends don't come back to life. Until they do... The vast, winged draykoni once ruled the skies of the Seven Realms, uncontested and unstoppable - so the stories say. But they are only tales. Aren't they? A shy young woman is about to learn that sometimes, even the most far-fetched story might prove to be the plain, simple truth. In book one, Draykon: When Llandry Sanfaer discovers a new type of jewel, her life changes forever. Wonderful and terrible, the gem exerts a strange influence over those who behold it. Soon people are dying for it - and Llandry herself becomes a target. This is only the beginning. In book two, Lokant: the long-vanished draykoni race have returned, but with them comes another mystery. Who are the enigmatic, white-haired sorcerers stalking the draykoni across the Worlds? And what do they want with Llandry? As war builds between humankind and draykoni, Lady Evastany must uncover the truth about her own unique heritage - before it's too late. In book three, Orlind: War has broken out between the humans of the Seven Realms and the long-lost draykoni race. As Llandry fights to defend her home, Eva begins a desperate quest into the heart of the mystical Lokant Libraries - a quest that will lead her deep into the mysteries of the long-lost Seventh Realm.
Signed, 33 by recklessandthebrave
Signed, 33
recklessandthebrave
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This is a superhero story, but not as you know it. This one has a twist. One question that is always asked is, "If you could have a superpower, what would it be?" We all assume so many things when asked this question. We assume we'd actually get the ability to choose a superpower. If you think about it, none of the mainstream superheroes got to choose their powers; they just adapted their lifestyles to the power. This is where the twist comes in. Drew Tuller, 17, gets the chance to choose what superpower he wants. He gets to test out 33 different superpowers and gets to keep one in the end. He goes on his journey of attaining a power with his three best friends, Dirk, Brady, and Rachel. Join them, if you're brave enough. Be careful, though - in searching for something new, you might lose old things that are most precious to you.
Troglodyte Rose: A Rose in Any Other Game by AdamBeyonceLowe
Troglodyte Rose: A Rose in Any Other Game
AdamBeyonceLowe
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Life for Rose is a game. A deadly game. She lives in the squalor of Subterran Prime: a sprawling underground world where mad gods sleep around the fools who serve them; where the savage Justicars seek out criminals and undesirables for swift justice at the end of their bronze beaks; where hapless slaves are branded with the mark of the cypher and fed to the starving masses or the gluttenous ruling class. In this world Rose has two things: her intersex lover, Jay Chimera, and her imagination. Geared with both, she hurtles through dreamworlds and virtual realities, until she discovers the ultimate gift: a drug, the Haze, that makes her dreams reality. But in order to get the Haze she must put herself in the way of the Justicars and face their terrible thirst for punishment. Can Rose and Jay play the game and reach the next level in their quest for escape, or will they lose everything? This is a self-contained novelette that serves as a taster of my current work-in-progress, the full-length novel Troglodyte Rose. This is loosely adapted from a novella published in 2009 by Cadaverine Publications, which was a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award. The interactive website that accompanies this story is available at troglodyterose.com. Artwork by Kurt Huggins and Zelda Devon. Interactive website designed by Michael Bryant.
Peeping Tom by Alayna93
Peeping Tom
Alayna93
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Creeping. We all do it. We creep our favorite bands, friends on social networks, and even our enemies on social networks. Although, some people take it to the extreme. Have you ever woke up in the middle of the night because you felt that someone was watching you? Well just remember to NOT look out your window.. that was my first mistake. I opened the curtain and instead of seeing my reflection looking back at me I saw a man's. He had the coldest, darkest, and scariest eyes I have ever seen. I closed the curtain and screamed my lungs out. That was only the beginning.
Sigma/Star by nick
Sigma/Star
nick
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The Earth is approaching the year 2200. It has been divided by four major powers who dwell in ceaseless war. Human pilots learn to drive massive mechanized soldiers called Goliaths as warmachines to tip the tides of battle in their favour. Porter Ryen is one of those pilots...but just in training for now. He takes classes orbiting Earth in a specialized academy for the Enia Federation. But one day he too will commit to this great war. And who is the mysterious Sigma? The ultimate weapon for victory or mankind's last mistake? Cover by @VictoriaRobinson64
Area 101 (On Hold) by DreamHeart
Area 101 (On Hold)
DreamHeart
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When the war began, the world went into lock-down. Secrets were being hidden, and it was better that way. For everyone. Or that's what he told himself. Towns and cities were secluded, with walls built to keep them safe from the outside world. All connections were cut off, and each and every area was left alone. Without food, without rain, without electricity. Suddenly it didn't seem so safe inside. Slowly, the food ran out and Area #101 fell to the ground. It was every man for himself, and what had once been a tight community had become a place where murder was simply a way to survive. What was the true reason behind the capitals decision? How can anyone survive their inescapable fate?
Scourge: A Grim Doyle Adventure by davidhburton
Scourge: A Grim Doyle Adventure
davidhburton
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Two dads, five siblings, and goggles! Grim Doyle has always known his life was not exactly "normal", and things get even more curious when he discovers a set of stones that sweep him and his family to the fantasy, steampunk world of Verne - a place they had escaped from years ago. Now that they've returned, Grim and his siblings hide from the evil Lord Victor and his minions. And while learning about Jinns, Mystics, and the power of absinth they try to discover who is trying to kill them with the deadly Scourge. "This book is one part J.K. Rowling, one part Lemony Snicket, one part H.G Wells/Jules Verne, and all parts awesome!" - Tiffany's Bookshelf
Soulwoven by realjeffseymour
Soulwoven
realjeffseymour
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The first volume in the epic fantasy series Soulwoven. Litnig Jin has spent his life yearning for the power to weave the souls of the dead into magic. His brother Cole has spent his believing in nothing bigger than his own two hands. When a dragon sinks its claws into their nightmares, both of their lives will change forever. A dream of moving statues, shattered chains, and seething clouds of darkness sets the brothers on a journey into the unknown. A prince asks for their help. A necromancer hunts them. The bloom of first love gives Cole something to believe in. And as the brothers travel the world of Guedin seeking to prevent the hatred of a god from coming to life, Litnig learns that there are prices to pay for all power, and that the power he seeks may cost him more than he can possibly imagine. Soulwoven is a story of high fantasy, high adventure, and high soul searching in eight points of view, written with people between the ages of 15 and 30 in mind. I love it, and I hope you will too. Edit: An updated version of Soulwoven is available commercially. Help me write more and buy a copy! The print book will look great on your shelf, I promise. :-) Favorite reader blurbs! "This is the finest piece of literary work I've read in months." - @yakotseal "Very very like a piece of steak" - @incipient "THIS BOOK IS SOOO DAMN AWESOME A.K.A COOOOOL" - @jewell122 "Once it picks up it's impossible to put down." - @RonDoolin -JS