The struggle continues in this second installment of The Sons of Masguard. With more swashbuckling magic, greater foes, and even greater twists of Fate, this is one adventure you won't want to miss. ******************************* A battle is lost. A pirate lay dying. And deep in the caverns of a moving island, a sleeping guardian is about to wake. With the life of a helpless child and the fate of the Secoran Kingdom hanging in the balance, Captain Marshall and McKinley the Marauder must pit themselves against an ancient force even more terrifying than an army of the dead. Their strength, their morality, and their willingness to sacrifice are put to the test in a pulse-pounding sequence of mysteries as they fight to uncover the truth and escape the malicious island of Mosque Hill with their lives intact. But their troubles have only just begun. War is coming to the Bannered Shore. And time is running out.

A haunting mist sits on the harbor beneath Secora Tor. It hides a secret that only Captain Marshall, accomplished military figure and secret son to the greatest explorer in the kingdom's history, can unlock. When he receives a cryptic message from a shocking source, the stoic otter sets out on a dangerous journey to save his queen, never suspecting that notorious pirate captain McKinley the Marauder might have ambitions that could put his mission at risk. Now the captains find their paths converging in a race against time as they travel through mythical tales to the legendary island of Mosque Hill, each of them hoping to reach an ancient artifact before it is too late. Each of them desperate to stay ahead of the secrets that they keep. What will they lose along the way? And where will they turn when they realize that nothing is as it seems?

Aysel is a Letter, an ancient people with blood teeming with magic just waiting to be released by a blade. But when her elder brother is captured by an unseen foe, only to return weeks later with a mysterious, seemingly-incurable illness, Aysel knows that no amount of spilled blood will be enough to save him. The only chance lies with the monsters that lurk in the shadows of her world, Beasts with violent minds, a taste for flesh, and power enough to rival even a Letter. Her pact with them-- a cure for her brother in return for her service-- will reveal deep-seated hatred in her own heart, souls twisted by greed and fear, and love where she thought nothing but evil could grow. Cover by @Azanthiel @YASciFantasy Staff Pick Completed 2019 74,962 Words

"I am Cahira, keeper of the Dragon's fire and I bow for no one" Cahira an orphan ousted by a village who was afraid by a power she could not control. Isolated in a dense forest, unwittingly protecting the village that casted her out, treated no better then a feral watchdog. At least until, a wounded goblin comes baring a message and a false prophecy that sends her on a wild chase to find a mentor to train the beast within her. But things are not always what they seem. A pawn is a pawn, whether it's protecting your captors, being an unwilling participant in an uprising or a vital piece in a monster's soul. But it doesn't matter, not for a person with nothing else to lose but with everything to gain... Or is that how it was suppose to go? (Updates are slow but they will come my little spit-fires. You can scream at me on the convo feed, if you're impatient. I understand, I'm yelling at myself too)

Alice was never supposed to die. They always joked of course, about finding her murdered, bloodied, broken, and dead. Dressed in blue and missing her head, the notorious crime boss brought to her knees; dealt like a deck of cards. It was a romanticised picture, a harmless daydream, but when the filthy pawns of Wonderland discovered her body a hush overtook the city. Alina was never supposed to be found. Until the day a messenger knocked on her door and told her of a death in the family. A family she never knew existed. Alina never asked for power, Alina was never supposed to be found, and yet with madness all around her what else was she supposed to do but to fall down the rabbit hole, with no sign of escape. Welcome to Wonderland, home of murder, money, family and lies. ♦ Are you ready for the madness? ♦ this is a dark retelling of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, it'll be cruel, insane and ever so wicked. So be warned, madness is a disease, stay too long and you may find yourself without a cure. cover credits goes to me, I do not own any of the images or music inside, nor do I own the characters created by Lewis Carroll, this is simply a story inspired by his. highest rank ♦ #247 in mystery/thriller published may 5th 2017 ♦ rewritten january 31st 2020 ♦ warning ♦ contains foul language, graphic scenes and other things sinful ♦

There's no looking back. As the enforcer of the good, the Champion must battle the evil that threatens the human civilization. He has no origins to clutch onto for his insecurities; however, he still marches onward, ravaging the wicked to realize his distant dream of becoming a hero. He hopes for the day he is hailed as a legend, never to be forgotten by even the most frail and feeble. However, his worst foe is the darkness that settles within him, uncontested and thirsty for control. It threatens to consume him, to pour out in uncontrolled fury as an empty past continues to haunt him. His sole anchor to the mortal world is Shimmer, a gifted magician who tames the other-worldly champion like a prized stallion. Without her, he will succumb to the evil voice that would make him spiral into turmoil along with everything else. Even with a guiding light, the Champion is still lured by eternal darkness, where he will be lost forever with nothing to save him. Desolation will be his only company. In the war between choice and fate, which one will emerge as the victor? 2nd place in The Glossy Awards 2nd place in The Golden Awards 2nd place in The Spring Awards 2nd place in The Dark Magic Awards 3rd place in The Ruby Awards

The land of Goran has been ruled for nearly a thousand years by the mighty Amenthis dynasty. However, a fatal fracturing has begun. Beyond the capital, newlywed pearl diver Vinie kindles the spark of rebellion from the ashes of her life, while outcast nobleman Jatheryn tries desperately to find his own path. Their stories of hope and bravery will become the legends of a new world... Volume 1 of 'The Book of Terrus' series. ~ 1st Place winner of "Fantasy/Science Fiction" of 'The Pen and Ink Awards' (2018) ~ ~ 1st Place winner of "March Quote Contest" of 'The Pen and Ink Awards' (March, 2019) ~ ~ 2nd Place overall winner of 'The Monthly Awards' (July, 2018) ~ ~ 3rd Place winner of "Most Empathized" of 'The Character Awards' (2018) ~ ~ Ranked 29th out of 438,000 stories for Wattpad's 'Fantasy' tag (2021) ~

The Witch's circus is in town, and you've got the best seat in the house! We only come around once in your pitiful, mortal lifespan. We've got feral beasts and feral children, knife-eaters and fire-feasters. We have fortunes guaranteed to come true! We have magic mirrors and a Carousel that's been spinning longer than you've been alive! Gorge yourself with our tragically addictive popcorn, chow down on our candy apples, cotton candy, and feast on funnel cake! Just make sure you follow our rules while you're here: Keep your ticket on your person at all times... if you value your freedom. Do not feed the beasts (or the performers, for that matter)... if you value your hide. Do not overstay your welcome... if you value your life. Cover by @Ever_Winter WINNER of the first annual Storyteller Awards fantasy division! Highest rank: #10 in fantasy

All Lanna wants is to find acceptance in her new home - a tiny village on the fringes of the Great Northern Empire. But her life is soon turned upside-down when Lanna's mysterious illness draws the attention of the Empire's First Chemist. Lanna is forced to travel to the Imperial palace at the heart of the Empire. There, she must contend with court power games and a spiteful nemesis - yet she also discovers her sickness could change the fate of the Empire. This book contains some adult language. Written in British English.