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Psionic Academy di Sylver-frost
Psionic Academy
Sylver-frost
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Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Welcome to Psionic Academy, a prestigious school for those with superhuman abilities, where students expand their knowledge and train their psychokinetic powers. But there is more to the Academy than meets the eye. Despite its flawless exterior, the school faces dark threats from a ruthless and enigmatic organization. Shane lives a fairly normal, average life... until the day he realizes he is Psionic, bestowed powerful abilities ranging from Electrokinesis to Telepathy, through advanced genetic engineering. Whisked away to Psionic Academy, Shane is forced to adapt fast to a variety of new subjects, from Kinesis Training to Bondling Care. The mid-year examinations are looming, combined with the threat of a mysterious and dangerous organization called the Onyx League, who wish to control all of the Psionic world. And there is the threat within him. Will he be able to control his newfound powers? It's going to be a long year for Shane and his new friends. High school is always hard. There are tests to study for, relationships to juggle, and bullies to avoid. But if you think your school is hard, try going to Psionic Academy. Ranked #5 Science Fiction, 15/04/2018 Hit 100K reads, 20/04/2018
The King's Cursed Bride di ElizabethNewsom
The King's Cursed Bride
ElizabethNewsom
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Betrothed to the King. Cursed since birth. All her life, Carissa's been betrothed to a man she's never met and inflicted with a curse she's never seen. Tired of waiting for her betrothed at 18, she flees to forge her own destiny and discover love, but she soon discovers the curse is indeed real and its effects dangerous. She suddenly finds herself in need of the savior she never wanted. But will he be able to see past her curse to love the girl within? Gorgeous cover by @solidarity_ Updated Wednesday and Friday at 4pm CST.
The Graveyard Festival di distanthearts
The Graveyard Festival
distanthearts
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Sixteen-year-old Thana sleeps in graveyards and crafts dreams for those who want them. She can create visions so vivid and detailed that they could be real. For the inhabitants of the sleepy town nearby, Thana's dreams are like drugs. When the Graveyard Festival appears in her cemetery in the middle of the night, Thana meets Jonathan, a mysterious boy with tattoos he can bring to life. By sunrise, Thana is a member of the traveling carnival that moves from cemetery to cemetery. Her dream-crafting abilities do what the Festival does best: catering to every whimsical fancy its visitors have. But the Graveyard Festival isn't just a carnival--its members guard the gates to the land of the dead, and something has gotten past them. Jonathan believes Thana is the key to returning the demon back to where it belongs, but as her dreams turn to nightmares that come to life, Thana can't control her devilish creations. Something is within her, and it's dying to get out.
Abraham Dun: A Game of Vengeance di D_Preacher
Abraham Dun: A Game of Vengeance
D_Preacher
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After his wife is murdered cold by the maniac he had once defeated in a duel. Dorack "Abraham" plunges into an adventure; a quest seeking vengeance. But he fears soon, that this quest of his may only take forever. In his un-broken will, behold fate' dribble, urging him upon a treacherous faring. This eternal endeavour of his brings him new threats, fresher challenges and unfathomable trials. In the end, what is destinies reward for his effort. Would vengeance be his...or worse?
Land of Smoke and Ashes di ELatimer
Land of Smoke and Ashes
ELatimer
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When seventeen-year-old Natalie Porter finds a treasure chest belonging to her dead mother hidden away in the attic, she follows the clues inside and discovers her mother's death was never actually confirmed. Ten years ago she simply disappeared, leaving behind a mysterious charm necklace. Longing to learn more about her mother, and finding herself fascinated by the odd charm, Natalie claims the necklace. It quickly becomes apparent she's not the only one interested in her mother's disappearance. When Natalie finds herself pursued she hides, still clutching the charm, and is shocked to find herself transported to a place called Brookland. Brookland, once a lush, green land full of magic, has been drained of life and turned into a blackened wasteland by Queen Casias, a woman obsessed only with her own wealth and power. To Natalie's horror, not only does the queen know she's here, but she's been searching for the necklace for the past ten years. And now she knows who has it. If Natalie doesn't keep the charm out of the queen's grasp, she'll use it to spread her twisted darkness into the human world, destroying everything in her path.
Her Hidden Half (War Songs of the Courts #1) di AuroraEScott
Her Hidden Half (War Songs of the Courts #1)
AuroraEScott
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Fate has promised me the shittiest ever after... Death. Fortunately, I've never been very good at accepting bullshit endings. Echo Wilde grew up with a gift she never wanted. She could see the creatures that starred in both fairy tales and horror stories alike. Now, at nineteen, she's finally living her life the way she wants. That all comes to an abrupt stop when she finds herself torn from her life and thrown in the middle of the world she never wanted to be apart of. Navigating the Courts, she will have to find a way to survive where she is destined to die. But what if survival comes in the form of a vampire with dark eyes and an agenda; a common enemy of the Courts? #4 in Paranormal 02-22-2018 #5 in Paranormal 02-23-2018 #6 in Paranormal 03-21-2018 ⚠ Warning: Contains strong language and a crude protagonist. If you find any mistakes, please let me know. I've done the first edit, but I'm sure I've missed some stuff.
VAPOR di SannaGS
VAPOR
SannaGS
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"Someone once told me that love is like poison, that it slowly will kill you. But with you, I'm willing to take the risk." Zaylea Rivers is forced to leave the country and move in with the James family after she accidentally breaks her stepmothers expensive chandelier. She leaves America thinking that her visit to England will be horrible and couldn't be more right. A specific boy called Aaron James will make sure of it. *Currently being edited* INSPIRED BY 5 SECONDS OF SUMMERS SONG VAPOR.
The Immortales Project di WildlyWritten
The Immortales Project
WildlyWritten
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The Immortales Project was once an experiment to test the limits of human genetics, twisting the former human into new genetically modified individuals called Immortales. Enhanced with superior speed, strength and intelligence, these new individuals have faulted the experiment, becoming too powerful to be contained in a lab much longer and have escaped and taken the world from the human's grasp. And that is how, two decades later, destruction and rebuilding is very evident. The Space Needle points towards the sky from miles under Puget Sound, the Great Wall of China is now six feet under and many cities were destroyed. Meanwhile in the golden capitals of the Immortales, humans are forced to be labor workers as the Immortales reside in gleaming mansions. But in the ruined cities of the west lie rumors of a rebellion plotting to overthrow the Immortales. Humans, escaped from the golden cities of the East have formed an encampment in the ruined cities of the West. That is where our story falls into place. Young Crimson Tamara Silvestre has been raised to believe that all the Immortales are terrible and heartless creatures. Raised in the ruins of Los Angeles, her father has been killed by the Immortales while she is raised to be a fearless warrior, ready to combat the Immortales. Teenager Castell Romulus Dante is one of the Immortales, however, he has been orphaned and now lies in the care of the One-Legged Man, looting and causing trouble to survive. He too has a vendetta against the Immortales, as they killed his parents as well. When Castell, on one of his new missions, discovers the rebellion in Los Angeles, he seeks to help. Aided by Alastair, the leader of the rebellion who has one eye and grudgingly helped by Crimson, together, they plan to overthrow the corrupt Immortales. Or die trying in the process.
Revelation di elise_and_emily
Revelation
elise_and_emily
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//Science Fiction// Do you ever have those moments in life where things don't add up; where something just doesn't make sense? That maybe something bigger is going on, but you can't quite figure it out? I've noticed something wrong for a while now. Things aren't right. Everything is off, but I wouldn't be able to tell you in what way. I'm not even sure what it is yet. Others have noticed too. But not what I'm seeing. Instead they see me. Everyone says I'm crazy. Insane. Out of my mind. But I know something is going on. And I won't stop until I figure what it is.
A Ghost and his Boy di N0velistNatasha
A Ghost and his Boy
N0velistNatasha
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When he died, he thought that was the end. He thought he would never see life again and would remain buried on the ground, with nothing but the itchy ache of decay to keep him company. Maybe it was a few months, maybe it was years, but one day... he opened his eyes, and stood. --- Richard died years ago, some time after the love of his life surrendered her own life. His one joy would be to reunite with her as he always told her they would, but he can't find her. Follow the journey of one lonely ghost's search for his wife and discover the true nature of her predicament.