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The Magpie Effect - The Magpie Chronicles Book 1 (#Wattys2015) by LeeNewbery
The Magpie Effect - The Magpie Chronicles Book 1 (#Wattys2015)
LeeNewbery
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  • Parts 42
When seventeen-year-old necromancer Sapphire Sweetman befriends the spirit of Mona Delaney, she thinks all of her problems have been solved. Mona proves to be very useful when it comes to propelling her up the social ladder at school and dishing out haunting - and sometimes frighteningly cruel - punishments to those that Saffy deems deserving, but soon she begins to realize that Mona isn't quite who she says she is. People across the county are vanishing without a trace, and when Mona demands a sinister favour in return for her loyalty, Saffy's world is upended completely. The options are clear: comply, or become subject to the rage of a spirit who is far more powerful than she first seemed. Highest chart positions: #12 in Paranormal
Fuze - Realms of Time by _Void_
Fuze - Realms of Time
_Void_
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  • Parts 22
-discontinued until further notice- When an incident wreaks havoc to the very notion of time, everything is ripped apart at its seams. Regardless, there is one hero who can stop this from happening. But when time is tampered with, will the result be what was hoped for, or a far worse fate than anyone could have anticipated?
Destined For Doom by Fairfax5
Destined For Doom
Fairfax5
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  • Parts 32
"Death is a natural part of life," he said simply, leaning against the weathered tree. "It is as certain as the change of seasons, and as unforgiving as the tide. One must either wait for their time, or fight the tide itself. There is nothing as hollow as waiting to die, and I refuse to give in. Not yet." Monsters are real. The worst of them are human. Akane knows that all too well, living as a killer in the service of ancient gods, a pawn in the schemes of warlords out to rule the world by any means necessary. Imprisoned for eight hundred years, unleashed into the modern day, and nothing has changed for the man cursed to lose everything. All that's left is one final chance at a new beginning, one last trail of blood on the long road home. Fight your doom. Break your chains. Live free or die trying.
The Serum [Paused] by Chronus47
The Serum [Paused]
Chronus47
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  • Parts 7
After a mysterious dream, strange things begin to enter Alexander Wærloga's life. People with seemingly supernatural abilities, genetically modified wolfs, aliens, and many other such oddities appear uninvited. Alex is drawn to this new level of reality, yet he is afraid of confiding in his friends for fear of rejection. As the story progresses, he discovers a power within himself, and starts to accept the new world he has discovered. [I am pausing this story for an indefinite period of time. I will anounce when I will resume posting two weeks before I do, in case anyone wants to then catch up or reread before the next chapter]
Argonaut - The Kinetic (Part I) by Fairfax5
Argonaut - The Kinetic (Part I)
Fairfax5
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  • Parts 19
Heroes aren't born, they’re shaped by the events that both create and destroy their lives. Forced into an ancient war between powerful races, David Constantine must come to terms with death and destiny while trying to balance what he was, and what he has become. Personal vengeance ensues on a journey of reclamation, and acceptance of what is forever lost. At what point do you stop trying to be human again? How far until you let go of everything you ever knew? David was normal; shaped by world-shattering events in a struggle to survive, he changes into something else entirely. Something new, something dangerous. Welcome to Valhalla, and the end of the world as we know it.
Injection by netflixwhisperer
Injection
netflixwhisperer
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  • Parts 4
Charlie discovers that he can move things with his mind, Darren wonders why he's having so many nightmares about being on fire, and Alex is feeling a little electric. Are their new abilities just random coincidences, or are they a part of something much bigger?
How To Write a Fight or Battle Scene by TheOrangutan
How To Write a Fight or Battle Scene
TheOrangutan
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  • Parts 9
YOU WANNA FIGHT? FIGHT ME! Or we could have a cup of tea and a biscuit if you prefer. Ever found it hard to get to grips with how to put together a fight scene, or a battle sequence? This guide runs you through the basics, talks about different styles of fighting and weaponry, how to put together fight scenes, plan out battles, and talks about how you include Fantasy or Magical elements as well as the various Dos and Don'ts of writing Action. Now with added flamingos... are we sure that it's spelled like that? There's an aardvark with an Uzi somewhere too.
Removed by Godhand
Removed
Godhand
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