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The Journey of Atlantis- The Children of Earth by jmknoblauch
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Captain Levi Metcalfe must lead what is left of life on Earth after a neutron star decimated the solar system. Can he get them to a new home before their luck runs out? Humans find out the hard way that you have to leave behind more than your family and home to preserve the race. Can Levi and Sonny, the ship's A.I. guide them to a new life, not just their old life on a new planet?
The Prodigies [First Draft] by Sibi21
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Five-year-old Kendall Frodell is a genius and has been ever since she was born. The fact that she can and does read high school material, can mentally solve a wide array of equations, and has an incredible memory for trivia could've all easily skipped her from Kindergarten to fifth grade. But Kenny's intelligence (along with her voice) hides behind vague, situation-based index cards and rewritten answers. Things quickly change when she becomes afflicted with peculiar fainting spells-- ones where she walks, writes, and even solves equations while seemingly unconscious. Her erudition is unwillingly revealed, and she's whisked off to an academy for people like her. Very suddenly becoming aware of a whole society of gifted children, school has never been more challenging. An enforced social hierarchy, infamously harsh teachers, blockheaded children-- and the brief disappearances of her classmates only add to everything. In the style of both Ender's Game and the X-Men, The Prodigies is a piece of speculative fiction that will leave you...curious. Highest Ranking: #2 in Science Fiction [©2017-2018. All rights reserved.]
Iron Heart (The Gauntlet #2) by words_are_weapons
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It's a new year and Gauntlet finalist Codi James is back for round two. With her new position at the top ranked Battlecast Academy and with last year's victor no longer competing, it seems like the fates have aligned to give Codi a clear run at winning the tournament once and for all. Armed with state of the art equipment, a rigorous training schedule and a scholarship fund to let her focus on nothing but the Gauntlet all year round, she has one goal: first place. But this year the game has changed. She's not the plucky underdog anymore. Codi has the weight of expectations on her shoulders, and there are those who view her leap to fame through jealous eyes. This year her battles won't be confined to the arena, and now she has everything to lose. [Sequel to The Gauntlet]
The Throne of Roquar by darthwitty
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Book One of The Trials of Telassar Saga. Eighteen years ago, Zana and Prince Saurec killed King Quar of Roquar and ruled in his stead. Sixteen years after Saurec's death, Zana has reigned by herself. There are four years left before the throne officially becomes hers. The only way she can be stopped is by one of Quar's grandchildren claiming the throne of Roquar. But are there any heirs left to confront Zana? Five Stars - Barnes and Noble A two chapter excerpt of the published novel. Cover art done by Kate E. Mason @Cat_Poop_Ninja
Moonrise ✔ [Complete] by P-Oenothera
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𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐲𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟖 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 || Fire isn't all that brings light in the darkness. || When an advanced alien race appeared and stormed the skies, the world learned that it wasn't alone among the stars. And when celestial dragons slid across the heavens to defend the planet, the world finally believed that gods existed. Only twenty years have passed since the aliens were forced to retreat. The dragon gods have since disintegrated to dust. In their absence, Maeyune Ereni strives to continue their responsibility--to protect all life as the moon dragon's chosen warrior. Trained to fight since the first days she could walk, nothing will stop her from defeating her next enemy. But succeeding will prove rather difficult if her supposed ally--the dangerous and defiant sun warrior--kills her first. -----☽☼----- An original and epic tale of the moon and sun. [FIRST DRAFT EVER | ✔ Completed April 19, 2019 | New Revision in Progress] [ S I D E N O T E S ] Final Fantasy meets The Legend of Korra meets aliens. To clarify the tags, this is a diverse, action-packed, sci-fi/fantasy novel, and features interracial romance. ***Please note that this story contains graphic violence (blood), as well as emotional stressors that may leave some readers upset (death of loved ones, the sense of feeling lost). ☞Wattys 2018 Shortlister ☜ ☞ Wattpad Featured Story: Oct/Nov 2017 ☜ ☞ 1st Place Winner in Sci-fi/Fantasy Genre in the Rose Awards 2017 ☜ Do NOT steal, copy or translate my work without my written permission. This is your only warning. This story can only be found safely at Wattpad.com.
Halo by InfinitelyPie
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There has been a critical shift; the balance of magic has been upset, leaving the world's Iridomorphs in danger. Two women, raised from childhood within the Citadel, more than a decade apart, must navigate this perilous new world and protect their comrades. Each will attempt to reset the balance - but they may not have the same goal. Jhae is an Iridomorph and currently a Novice studying in the capital. When her training is complete she will become a Branded Quell, a milestone she has been looking forward to that is now only months away. But she inadvertently uncovers a secret, a conspiracy that those involved would kill to keep hidden. Now she must leave the only home she's known to seek help and answers from the barbarian north. Feedback and input are always welcome!
The Mosque Hill Fortune (The Sons of Masguard, Book One) by VivienneMathews
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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?
Gift of the Fox by TamunaTsertsvadze
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In the kingdom of Wanglong, slave girls work in the royal palace. Tamie Beanson, Tiegan Brown, and Liz Schettner are close friends with each other. They serve as water-maids in the palace and occasionally do some other work. They get to contemplate the life of seven princes - the sons of the emperor. Tamie has a crush on one of the princes, and wishes to get closer to him - Wang Shao, the most mysterious of the seven. But as she is only a servant, she gets no chance to get closer to the boys. Furthermore, she is a woman, and women servants are regarded as even lower than men - the men servants sometimes get to become the princes' personal attendees, aiding them in hunts and battles. One day, Tamie rescues an injured fox from being captured by the princes, and her friends help her get the fox back on her feet. Sad that she is unable to reach her sweetheart, Tamie goes alone in a forest to lament and dreams if only she were a boy. After she makes this wish, her friend fox from before appears and breathes at her while she's still asleep. Later when she wakes up, she feels she has somehow changed. She crawls up to the river and discovers what the change actually is - she looks into the water, but it reflects a boy... -- The Kindle version of the book is available for $0.99 on the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DYCPXRC -- The paperback version for $8.70 can be found on the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1983246131
AscensionBirthright Book 1 by mountainlion2
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On the same night, Kita becomes the emissary for the Arconian nation and is drafted into the Legion of Yorq to apprentice to be the commander. Before the dawn of the next day, her family home is attacked and she, her commander, Angus, and bodyguard Zidin must escape the blazing castle. She journeys underground to the technologically advanced Legion's outposts to take command and discovers an ancient secret buried beneath Mount Razor. Best rank in Science Fiction #1 (18Feb2019), Action #2 (2Mar2019), Science #6(2Mar2019), Fantasy #7 (27Mar2019) OMP #1 (2Mar2019), FemaleMC #3(2Mar2019), and Kita #2 (2Mar2019). Awards Best Overall - The Pearl Awards 1st - LGBT+ Wattys, Eminence Awards, The Blue Rose Awards, Lilac Awards 2nd - Elimination Awards x 2, Rebel Awards, The Sanguine Awards 3rd - The Blue Rose Awards "This is one well thought out book! Damn I love it! Everything just flows and every character is just unique..." -- @Aschrafie "AI, castles, knights, magical powers in the same story! And Finely yet solidly woven together at that! This is awesome!" -- @EmbracleImaginaryLJ10 "just looking at the cover made me want to read this. i am glad i did" -- blackdiamond121 "I already finished this once and now i am going to re-read it. Super amazing book." -- @MyruLace "I helped judge the books in the Eminence Awards, and I found your book to be the best! I loved how your book hooked me to keep reading, and I had really connected with the main character. This is an amazing book, please keep writing!" -- @Rainbow_RavenX3 #bookiestars #inkedgem2019
The Boy with Words for Skin by JacobSeifert
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Samuel Brandt woke up with his thoughts written all over his body. His brother woke up with his head missing. His sister woke up to find that her skin would crack open unless she stayed in water. All of the other children in the secluded Iowa town of Oak Knoll woke up having undergone strange transformations. Now, they are all forced to live at 407 West Marshall Street, the mysterious house outside of town. With the new name of The Boy with Words for Skin, Samuel wants nothing more than to hide from his new life. He painfully and unpredictably sheds his skin, there is a Voice in the entryway closet that is often cruel, and-perhaps worst of all for a naturally shy boy-the other children look to him as a leader. As his seven-year-old brother struggles with their new life, as terrifying growls start to come from the pitch black basement, and as his feelings for a girl begin to grow, The Boy with Words for Skin realizes that he wants to change. He wants to put others first, learn from his peers, and let himself hope that things will get better. The Boy with Words for Skin is the first book in the 407 West Marshall Street series. Each book will advance the story but be told from a different character. Book 2 will be The Girl without Eyes.