In a parallel universe where there is an Earth containing an eighth continent named Einow and people of different species than humans, Jemma Auverfeng, a sylvan elf and former slave of an illegal elven trafficking ring, joins the Pranelf College with her two best friends and her adoptive sister. The Pranelf College is renowned for training othars, individuals whose job is to apprehend non-human criminals. As in all colleges for non-human beings, the students also learn to control and understand the biological source of their power, which they call koraghus. However, the lives of Jemma and her best friends will change forever when they discover that they have powers unknown to scientists. Between a serial killer on the loose, prisoners escaping from a penitentiary, and rampant racism propagated by the elites of elven society that divides them, the three young elves will have to learn to control their mysterious powers without the help of science.

Billy Hargrove might rule the corridors of Hawkins High as the bully. Yet, behind closed doors at home, he's the victim, tormented by his own father. His mother abandoned him, so he has no defender against his abuser. But at school, Steve Harrington defends the weak against him. Despite their enmity, the two of them have an undeniable spark of chemistry that neither of them can deny. Meanwhile, Max's momentary darkness drags her away from her world and propels her into a hellish dimension ... and Henry Creel is all eager to swing that door wide open. Theories ranging from running away to starting a new life, to abductions, to the victims being swallowed up by the mysterious expanse of the Hawkins woods remain a glaring reminder of the ever-present uncertainty that hovers over everyone's lives.

Turn the pages and allow the whispers to guide you through the abyss of your heart's darkest corners... where you might find unexpected glimmers of beauty

Seventeen-year-old Daisy Rios is the heiress to the throne of The Mystic Kingdom but due to her Earthling origins, she must prove that she is worthy to become the current Queen's successor. For that very reason, a test is set in place to prove that she's a true fairy. Assigned to help a chosen candidate find their true happiness, to succeed, Daisy must not break the following rules: - Don't tell anyone she's a fairy; - Don't fall in love. For years she has fought to be accepted by the mystic people and this test won't destroy her plans to become a queen. On paper, the test looks simple, but when her chosen candidate turns out to be a wealthy family with seven siblings, Daisy isn't sure she can help them without falling for their charm. Being a queen is her greatest dream, but she never thought the path toward that dream would be more challenging than she ever imagined. An ONC '24 entry based on prompts 24 and 36.

In the late 1960s in Australia, orphaned Maddie is thrust into her aunt's care, uncovering family secrets while sparking laughter and growth in cousins Simon and Edith (Didi). As shy Simon stumbles to shed his stutter and bratty Didi sheds her "Didiot" ways, Maddie's life darkens under the shadow of a corrupt politician's son. After a harrowing ordeal leaves her vulnerable and alone, she finds refuge with a kind artist named Bill Shakespeare, whose name whispers of destiny. Will their bond thrive amidst the psychedelic dawn of a new age, or unravel like a fragile dream?

Book 3 - Elissa got her happy ever after and the realm has enjoyed twenty five solars of prosperity. Now it is time for the heirs of Elysium to have some of the limelight. Aurora is destined to be the next Elemental Queen, yet struggles to live up to her mother's name and find her way in love. Ethon is the first Animage to take the form of a Phoenix and although one of the youngest in the court at Avalon, that is not going to hold him back. Raphael, a stable boy of unknown parentage, has found his home in Avalon and a lifelong friend in Ethon. However, the Goddess Gaia has her eye on him, which never bodes well. Also, can Elissa's happiness last? The threat of Hades looms like storm clouds on the horizon. He is building an army in Tartarus and it is only so long before the drums of war begin to beat.

Leaving their friends behind was a tough gig but even worse was leaving each other to live in two different cities to study and make their way in the world. Becky and Rob just knew they could make the long-distance thing work. There was no reason why they couldn't because they loved each other so much. Didn't they? The Mice Do Play - Black Cat - Book Two. This book reads as a stand-alone novel but to get to know Becky and Rob I recommend you read Black Cat first.

The dragon begins to nag the empress to find an apprentice for guarding the castle in her stead. Soon news comes that she's needed in a difficult matter. The warlock vampire has a friend of the family in trouble with the underworld. A vampires' mate has been captured by a demon. Together they must find and rescue her.

Fate cannot be fought... but it can be played. Once again, the Visrel sisters are separated, but this time, it is by choice. Or so they think. Sterling has chosen to reclaim the Elven throne and ignore Seraiah's warning. In doing so, she has unknowingly taken another step down the path fate has selected for her. However, she is determined to fight what she is becoming and change the rules of the game--one move at a time. Seraiah has decided she wants to make some changes of her own. To bring fate's little game to an end, she plans to take out the most important piece: the Queen. Murdering her own sister might destroy Seraiah, but that is a sacrifice she is willing to make. Perhaps they are merely pieces on a board being guided along by someone else's hand, but these sisters are playing to win. ==================================================================== This is Book 3 in The Lost Queen series. It is a Young Adult Fantasy series with action, adventure, and a touch of romance told through multiple point of views. It is recommended to read The Lost Queen (Book 1) and May Shadows Reign (Book 2) to better understand the events of this book.

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