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Faelorehn - Book One of the Otherworld Trilogy by AuthorJEJohnson
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Meghan Elam has been strange her entire life: her eyes have this odd habit of changing color and she sees and hears things no one else does. When the visions and voices in her head start to get worse, she is convinced that her parents will want to drag her off to another psychiatrist. That is, until the mysterious Cade MacRoich shows up out of nowhere with an explanation of his own.
Down World (Book 1 of the Down World Series) by geminirosey
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Now published as a Wattpad Book! Get your copy at all major bookstores, or find the e-book at your local library! As a Wattpad reader, you can access both the Original Edition and Books Edition upon purchase. When Marina discovers that her older brother, assumed dead these last three years, is actually trapped in another dimension, she teams up with both her crush and her brother's alleged killer to rescue him...despite the consequences. ***** When Marina follows Brady, her longtime crush, into the boiler room beneath the high school, it isn't just because he's gorgeous. It's because somewhere down there, hidden from the world, are three doors labelled Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Today. And behind one of those doors lurks the answer to the question Marina has been asking for three years: what really happened the night her brother died? [2019 Watty Winner, Young Adult]
The Jade Stone Awards 2019 by JadeCarterOfficial
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CLOSED Enter your story now for the Jade Stone Awards 2019. Get feedback and compete with your story! What's your story?
The Lotus Awards 2019 CLOSED by TheLotusAwards
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Welcome to The Lotus Awards!! Are you excited? You should be! This is an awards for all undiscovered gems to get... well discovered! So step right in and see if you qualify. You definitely don't want to pass up this chance to get your book out there! We are also in need of judges, so even if you don't want to submit a book you're still welcome! Open[] Judging[] Closed[💮]
Behind Closed Hearts  by paintmecolourless
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"How could you do this to me?" I all but shouted. He flinched. "I'm sorry." "You can take your sorry and shove it where the sun doesn't shine for all I care. We are done." I shot back, pointing a trembling finger at him. My whole body vibrated with the need to slap him silly for what he'd done but I didn't want to create more of a scene than I already had. Deciding that he wasn't worth another minute of my time, I shook my head at him and pivoted on my heel, ready to leave. He held my elbow to stop me from going. "I'm sorry. Please don't go. I'd do anything to make it up to you. Anything." The raw pain in his voice stopped me in my tracks. As angry as I was, I wasn't completely immune to his charms. And that's exactly was he was doing. Using sweet nothings to coax me into staying. Looking back on things, I realized it was what he'd always done. But not anymore. Steeling my spine, I wrenched my hand away from him. Without turning around, I said, "If I really was that important to you, you wouldn't have broken my trust as if it were nothing." *** Falling for your best friend's boyfriend is considered a crime. And you'd probably burn in hell for an eternity for it. But what if the best friend isn't all you'd thought she was? What if her boyfriend is so damn charming that you just can't help but fall for him? Is it justified then? No? Read to find out.
Be Home Before Sunset by mabholloway
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Unimaginable monsters lurk in the shadows of the woods surrounding Krissy's house, but she will be safe within those walls... as long as she is always home before sunset. Not for the faint-hearted; this creepy short story is full of suspense! It's a thrilling journey for the senses, perfect for those nights when you're not going to be able to sleep anyway!
The Disjointed Tales Of Renryre Island by mabholloway
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Ever since the mainland vanished overnight, along with almost the entire city watch, gangsters have ruled the bustling cobblestone streets of the once proud towns of Renryre Island. Now, a new quest begins; the search for the mainland is revived. It's a perfect opportunity for villains and heroes alike! This comic fantasy will bring adventure and laughs throughout, in a tale both diverse and original. A host of unique guides will lead you on a fantastic journey through all parts of the island as the quest for the mainland continues - disjointed, but ever interconnected! --- Praise for TDToRI ⭐ "This is so brilliant. It's like T. Pratchett meets R. Jordon, but better." - A wonderful Wattpad comment from author E A Carter. ⭐ "It's like Robert E. Howard with a touch of Douglas Adams." - A generous Facebook post from Trevor James Blasius. --- Achievements and Rankings ⭐ Wattys 2018 Longlist ⭐ 1st Place in Pastel Awards Fantasy (2018-2019) ⭐ Runner-up in Prism Awards 2018 √ Highest Rank #1 in ComicFantasy! √ Highest Rank #576 / 130k in Fantasy! √ Highest Rank #459 / 128k in Adventure!
Shadows So Bright by mahithakr
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PREVIOUSLY TITLED 'BLOOD THRONE' { Wattys 2018 'The Originals' winner } Shadows trail Rhaessa wherever she goes. Whether that's her magic or past, she can't seem to escape them. Wrestled into a corner with only one way out, she embarks on a journey to uncover the truths of her vicious kingdom. Varyn walks a very fine line in the royal courts, finding herself at the mercy of the King's whims, where one wrong move can have terrible consequences. When a string of murders is committed inside the castle walls, the time is ticking for her to put a stop to it before chaos erupts. Two women are forced to uncover the blood, bones, and treachery that built their kingdom and line the throne. The stakes could be their lives or worse. Much, much worse. War? That doesn't quite cover it. TW: violence, implied SA, and mentions of suicide/depression. This story is heavy and has some dark themes. *** Disclaimer: although I made the cover myself, I do not claim to have made any of the beautiful art used on it. If it's yours please dm for credit or removal!***
Fireborn by Carolyn_Hill
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A young sorceress, sworn to protect life at all costs, must choose whether to sacrifice her humanity or let an invading dragon army destroy her homeland. ***** Sorceress Liselle Alta has decided to put her troubled past behind her, and her first year at university has offered her the perfect chance to start with a clean slate. But after a terrorist attack on Induction Day, Liselle's dreams of having a normal life soon fall apart, and she must make a choice: Should she uphold her sacred Healer oath to protect life at all costs? Or should she fight in the upcoming war to help the Fireborn protect her homeland? With the invading dragon army on the march, Liselle has to decide before it's too late. [Fiction Awards Winner] #1 in love | 5 August 2022 #1 in action-adventure | 11 August 2022