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Stranded - A Pirate's Tale - part 1 by OliverPrattAuthor
Stranded - A Pirate's Tale - part 1
OliverPrattAuthor
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  • Parts 61
There is nothing worse for a pirate than dying on dry land. Except, maybe, swinging two feet above it. When their captain is imprisoned, facing the gallows, the men and women of the Lady Lesya's crew will try everything to break him out--even if it means fighting guards in ridiculous uniforms, bargaining with overweight monsters, and risking the life of the more or less innocent. Add vengeful local thugs, a mysterious killer with a grudge, and some unexpected ghosts to this already perilous task, and the streets of Puerto Seguro turn into a bloodbath. To get out of the town alive, the brethren of the coast will have to act not just as a crew, but as a family. ___________________ As it's a pirate story not created by Disney, expect strong language, violence, gore, and allusion to sex. But also humor, strong characters, and a touch of love. The story, three years and a half in the making, is now complete (and under revision). ____________________ Magnificent cover by @Tweeter109 Awesome headers by @FayLane
A Path Crossed Over by Boomz89
A Path Crossed Over
Boomz89
  • Reads 98
  • Votes 17
  • Parts 8
Sarah Hatchett is a cynic when it comes to love. She would rather be alone with her cat, then take a chance at heartbreak. Things seem to take a turn, while out on a trip to Ireland with family and a mysterious, yet handsome man says he remembers her. Sarah finds this odd, as she has never seen him in her life, let alone stepped a foot in Europe before. However there is that wavering feeling of deja-vu, whenever he is around her.
The Nameless Ones by Boomz89
The Nameless Ones
Boomz89
  • Reads 112
  • Votes 29
  • Parts 6
Many are afraid, afraid of the Nameless Ones. Killers, Thieves, Rapists, and the like. They stalk around beyond the protection of the city walls. Their blood runs thick of sin. Their darkened souls thick, with hate. One would never dream to be casted off into the land of the Nameless One's. You wouldn't even think to wish it on your greatest enemies. The worst of the worst Feigms are out there. Death is an endless possiblity, and it's either kill or be killed. That there, would be the only method of survival.
Death's Awakening by SarraCannon
Death's Awakening
SarraCannon
  • Reads 173,525
  • Votes 15,834
  • Parts 63
Life is about to become a nightmare... Sixteen-year-old Parrish Sorrows lives in the shadow of her prodigy sister, ignored by her parents and shunned as an outsider at her private school. But today, everything changes. An ancient evil awakens, spreading a magical virus that will kill millions in a matter of weeks. When the dead begin to awaken, survivors must battle an enemy they can't even begin to comprehend. But as the rest of the world is dying, a mysterious power inside Parrish is reborn. A power that reveals she's the key to saving what's left of the world. And she's not the only one. Told from alternating points of view, Death's Awakening is equal parts fantasy and horror, witches and zombies, love and loss. It is the story of five extraordinary survivors struggling to realize their destiny as they fight against the darkest evil this world has ever seen. Praise for Death's Awakening: ☠"Imagine Stephen King's The Stand hooks up with a dark fairytale and begets The Walking Dead." ~Goodreads Review ☠"A Brilliant, different take on a zombie apocalypse." ~Goodreads Review ☠"This book is action packed, hair raising, spine tingling, and completely awesome. I loved every single minute of it and couldn't put it down!!!" ~Nerd Girl Reviews' BOOK ONE OF THE ETERNAL SORROWS TRILOGY. Amazon: http://deadriverbooks.com/blink/?b=13&v=1 Barnes & Noble: http://deadriverbooks.com/blink/?b=13&v=2 Google Play: http://deadriverbooks.com/blink/?b=13&v=6 iBooks: http://deadriverbooks.com/blink/?b=13&v=4 Kobo: http://deadriverbooks.com/blink/?b=13&v=3 THE ETERNAL SORROWS SERIES: ☠Book One: Death's Awakening ☠Book Two: Sorrow's Gift ☠Book Three: Fate's Surrender (Coming Soon To Major Ebook Retailers)
The Harbingers of Bad Decisions (and other Fantasy Tales) by mammalbirds
The Harbingers of Bad Decisions (and other Fantasy Tales)
mammalbirds
  • Reads 26
  • Votes 4
  • Parts 2
A summoning from a bargain bin book gone wrong... A willing possession by a doll-like queen with a porcelain face... Dark nights drinking alone with a mysterious spirit. A genie, an incubus, or a drude? Soon, she'd learn the consequences of mixing cursed alcoholic drinks with spellbound potions... These are a collection of light-hearted, yet alluring, stories set in worlds entwining both modern and fantasy, or simply in worlds of pure fantasy. Some are connected. Others are alone. Each has been inspired by a myriad of sources such as dreams or writing prompts. Welcome to magical worlds that you can finish by the end of your lunch break. Tale One: The Harbingers of Bad Decisions (pt 1) Tale Two: The Thief, the Warden, and the Fool TO COME: Blackout Magic Cowboy Kobold March of the Zenith Queen ...and more Cover: https://pixabay.com/en/couch-red-wine-girl-drunk-sleep-2615796/ Original photographer: https://pixabay.com/en/woman-art-fiction-model-fashion-2605355/ CC0 Creative Commons. Photo by Engin Akyurt. Edit by Stefan Keller. Changes made.
Flames to Dust by Boomz89
Flames to Dust
Boomz89
  • Reads 1,223
  • Votes 338
  • Parts 17
In the midst of a world war between human and beasts, a young princess finds out her true destiny. The dragons who were once at peace with humans, and the earth they lived in, are now forced on a contention for there own freedom. They are bound to bigotry, and chaos. The merciless dragon king feels as though a dragon can only hold the power of fire. This causes the dragons to fight amongst each other. Any dragon that holds a power other then fire is at a great turmoil for survival. The impending battle between these mythical beasts starts to wreak havoc on the world around them. Within war becomes destruction, thus the homes and cities of the humans are falling to a crumble. The humans oblivious to the real truth see this ruination as a threat, and have chosen to fight back against the dragons. One human sees the truth behind all this hostility. Princess Braelynne can speak to the dragons. She is the one person with an understanding as to why the dragons are destroying their lands. Trapped within her royalty she looks for an escape. Not only to save the dragon race, but to find a home for herself. No longer does she want to be a princess. She wishes to be a knight, a great warrior. Princesses do not weild swords, they stand behind the men that do. She now must escape the castle walls enveloping her, and the damnable clutches of her father's new wife. She must find an out, and to bring freedom not only to herself, but to the beast that now spreads fear to all humanity.
The Crow's Bitter Serenade by Boomz89
The Crow's Bitter Serenade
Boomz89
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  • Votes 43
  • Parts 8
Battery running on empty, and no bars. Barry had to keep going. He had bigger things to worry about. His one love left him, and he no longer could live without her. He needed her, and he knew in his heart, that she needed him too. On foot he wanders the Southern parts of Alberta, Canada. Eventually he comes across something that will help him out on his quest, immensely. He continues on, eventually reaching his destination only to be followed by a pair of crow's. What is the significance of these feathered black avain's. Read on to find out.