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Quarantine by Bella_Higgin
Quarantine
Bella_Higgin
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When a deadly disease ravages the town of Holmsley, Frankie and her friends find themselves trapped inside a military-blockaded quarantine zone. ***** A story that was first published in 2014 and feels more relevant than ever. Fifteen-year-old Frankie and her friends must find their way out of quarantine if they want to survive. As the body count rises, Frankie realizes that this is no ordinary quarantine and no one is coming to help. Once infected, the sick become crazed and violent, while fear turns other survivors to savages. And who or what are the mysterious figures Frankie keeps seeing around town? It seems she'll have to unravel the dark truth behind it all if she wants to get out alive... Content and/or trigger warning: This story describes disease outbreaks and contains scenes of violence, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]
TERRIBLE THINGS by dextyradams
TERRIBLE THINGS
dextyradams
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  • Parts 82
❝how do you kill a monster without becoming one?❞ In the last city ruled by man, fish soar in the skies above and monsters lurk in the alleys below. Ten years ago, Jase lost both his legs and his mother to one such monster. However, tragedy couldn't bind Jase's soul forever and he once again found himself standing on legs of metal and magic with the white-hot flame of vengeance raging in the very depths of his heart and mind. With his dark desires leading him, Jase will kill the monster who stole these things from him, even if he has to rip her heart out with his bare hands. CONTENT WARNINGS (18+) Profanity, graphic violence and gore, implications of abuse, self-destructive actions, self-harm, suicidal ideation and attempt, minor character death, and morally-questionable people doing morally-questionable things. [[WORD COUNT: 110,000]]
Darkspur by BobJan70
Darkspur
BobJan70
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  • Parts 40
In a land where magic was once the norm, it has taken time for the people to adjust to its absence. In the eight years since a plague took most of the land's Magi, the people of Darkspur have worked hard to put the dark days behind them. Now, after so long, they can truly say the worst is over. But, as the harvest festival draws to a close an unexpected arrival brings dire news, risking everything the population has worked so hard for. All of this means nothing to Sam. Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Kingdom, his only worry in life is wondering when the next Teller will arrive and bring him some new exciting tale of the world beyond. But unknown to the boy his father has a secret, one he should have shared years earlier, one that threatens to tear his whole world apart.
GLADIATOR | ELYSIUM RISING 1 ✔️ by ldjwrites
GLADIATOR | ELYSIUM RISING 1 ✔️
ldjwrites
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  • Parts 36
When Iggy Amrada is forced to compete in a dangerous gladiator tournament, he soon realizes there's a fire burning in the shadows of the Elysian Empire. ***** The Elysian Empire controls more than fifty percent of the galaxy. Hundreds of planets and thousands of slaves reside under its rule. Iggy Amrada, a teenage salt miner from Novr, wants nothing more than to protect his sick mother and escape the oppressive empire. After an unfortunate misunderstanding, Iggy is ripped away from Novr and whisked away to Elysium Prime, forced to fight in the infamous Elysian Gladiator Games. He must learn to survive in the arena and navigate the insidious world of Elysian politics. Meanwhile, growing sentiments of rebellion have sparked like wildfire throughout the galaxy. Soon, he'll be left with a single choice: fight or be destroyed. [COMPLETED 3/10/23] ELYSIUM RISING #1