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A is For Arson: A Langley & Porter Mystery (FIRST FIVE CHAPTERS) by ANHorton1227
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Alexander Langley wasn't looking for trouble but Charlotte Porter found him anyway. Only, this new partnership has them in over their heads and way before their time. 2020 WATTYS WINNER in MYSTERY The life of a poor merchant's daughter in Victorian Era London is quite boring. Charlotte Porter, it seems, is the exception. Desperate for a source of income once her father's gambling debts have drained their funds and placed them in the sights of some of London's most notorious criminals, Charlotte is in search of salvation. It comes in the form of handsome detective Alexander Langley, a curious gentleman with a strange connection to Scotland Yard and an even stranger connection to the American West. Charlotte soon finds herself swept into his world of investigation and intrigue. When a case of art theft turns into murder and she and Alexander are thrown into the seedy underbelly of the London elite, Charlotte realizes that the work isn't the only thing she's become attached to. But now, her father's powerful creditors are ready to close the books on them, and Charlotte must find a way to keep them out of the red because this time it won't be written in ink. Book 1 of the Langley & Porter Series *Featured on: The Wattpad Stars For Fans of Bridgerton List Wattpad's Strong Female Leads List @HistoricalFiction 's The Gothic List EDITOR'S PICK April 2021 Content warning: This story contains violence. **This is only the first five chapters. The rest of the book is available on Amazon for purchase and via KU.**
The Enchanted Spring - A Tale of Love and Revenge by floranocturna
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An elf and a mortal. He took her name, but she stole his heart. [𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐑] Elysse, the realm of the elves, is kept safe by a powerful enchantment. Every forty years it must be renewed through a cruel sacrifice. Andor, a young and dutiful elf, is chosen for this task and eager to prove his worth. With a kiss, he lures the young human Rose into a cleverly laid trap that will claim her life. But Andor's initial euphoria about his deed wears off all too soon, leaving him with the bitter aftertaste of regret. When it is revealed that Rose possessed a mysterious book holding the key to Elysse's future, he strikes a dangerous bargain. To undo what he did, he allows himself to be drawn into a tricky game of power until a terrible notion dawns on him. Saving the one whose life he took, might claim his own life in return. --- © Flora Nocturna 2018-21. Amazing cover by @arthena_design
Frozen Flame by sylvia_shadow
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[Finished and being edited] Once captured by a distraught king, a fierce warrior is forced to choose between saving his family or his country. But choices are never that simple. *** Book 1 of The War of Fire and Ice. The centuries-long war between Fire and Ice has reached an uneasy standstill; but, as time progresses, that newfound peace starts cracking. Thorn, a good warrior with a dark past, has been captured by the crazed Fire King who will spout Machiavellian ideals to obtain the item he desperately requires. However, the king carries a heavy burden that the rest of his court are more than happy to take advantage of. Meanwhile, panic blooms throughout Ice as Thorn's absence creates a hole that their king and Thorn's wife are unable to fill. Seeking to unite their divided kingdom, the Ice King and his close subjects search for ways to survive the upcoming war. There is more than one layer to the Kingdoms' troubles. There is more than one issue in the rulers' hearts. There is more than one outcome of right or wrong. And sometimes, death is the only answer. If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad, you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story for free in it's original, safe, form, please go to https://www.wattpad.com/user/sylvia_shadow. Thank you. ---------- [Chapter no.]: something = the chapter is being edited. There is a line mark for where I'm up to in the chapter. ---------- Awards: 1st place in White Wolves Awards 1st place in The Seraphic Awards Added to official @YAFantasy reading list Original story. All Rights Reserved. Rated PG-13 due to blood and gore. Mentions/indications of severe abuse. A few mature themes and allusions. Music and pictures contained, belong to the original artists and I take no credit for them (unless specified).
Dark Passions at Death's Door by BrandonFero
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She foresees evermore. Phenїx the Ever-Knowing is the proto-Valkyrie, headed towards goddesshood. She witnesses all, and her hands have guided the fates of the entire Lore into the beginning of the next Accession. But one fate rests foremost in her heart. ----- He hunts without end. Byron has become a Lorean most have never seen. Because his species is dead. He is given a mission. Stop the Ever-Knowing before she drives Earth and the entire Lore to a premature apocalypse. ----- MATURE CONTENT WARNING: 18+ readers only. For thematic elements, strong coarse language throughout, strong violence, and graphic sexual situations. ----- I in no way claim ownership of the Immortals After Dark saga. This is the work of Miss Kresley Cole. Nor do I claim ownership of Miss Gena Showalter's Lords of the Underworld. This work started as an idea, and is one of my stories I had to finish. I thank you for taking the time to read it ahead of time. -----
Queen Of Hell & Paradise (Immortal gods: Book 1) by BitchIsMyReligion
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She has the makings and potential of a queen-- one worthy enough to be crowned monarch of the third and darkest realm... At first glance, a gloomy greek god and a high school cheerleader have nothing in common. One is only eighteen and the other is centuries old. One is immortal, the other is human. One thrives in the spotlight, the other prefers the comfort of their isolation. One prefers being the center of attention, and the other likes to admire from afar. They're as different as night and day. And yet, despite their differences, there is one thing that unites them both. Fate. Cover by me
Spandex Is Mandatory by LightenTheShadows
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"Great power comes with great..." I raised my eyebrows at Guardian, looking his skin-tight suit up and down. "Urges to wear spandex, apparently." "Are you using altered famous superhero comic book references to insult me?" he asked incredulously. I snorted. "You bet your fucking ass, I am." *** Crown City has all the typical big-city flare. There's a McDonald's on every corner, enough carbon emissions to end life as we know it, and a new supervillain trying to take over right before finals week. For Tessa Kingston, Supers are nothing out of the ordinary. In fact, Tessa likes to pretend that Supers don't even exist at all. Though Tessa isn't exactly shy with her not-so-popular thoughts on Crown City's resident vigilante, Guardian, he seems to have taken a liking to the annoyed teenager. Well, he and his buddies have, that is - buddies meaning two supervillains dressed in Walmart Star Wars masks. Crown City has always been a center for mayhem and superpowers, but when strange things start happening too often to be coincidences, Tessa finds herself in the middle of a fight she didn't start but she sure as hell was going to end. Villains torment her. Heroes try to save her. Tessa just wants to pass Supers 101. In a world full of Supers, it's up to normal-teenager Tessa Kingston to save her city. A typical tagline she's well-aware of, of course. As Tessa prepares to show these Super-fools they messed with the wrong girl, she just has one condition: There's no way she's wearing spandex. *** BOOK #1 OF THE "SUPERHEROES SUCK" DUOLOGY Featured on the Wattpad Adventure, Action, Superhero, and Humour profiles! WARNING: Contains mild swearing, cliffhangers, plot twists, and enough sarcasm to last a lifetime.
Seize the Day by AbbyJewett
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** Winner of the 2014 Wattys Instant Addiction Award ** Book 1 of the SEIZE THE DAY series In a world of magic and chaos, seventeen-year-old Lannie Brackenbury has only ever wanted to be alone in Aria. Two years after her mother's death, Lannie has finally found a place in the world where she can live peacefully. But when she is forced to tutor at Aria's castle and encounters the infuriating Prince Titus, her life takes a turn for the worse. Unwillingly forced into a realm of pompous Royals and unpredictable magic, Lannie must survive murderous naiads, man-eating water horses, and the antics of a prince who can't seem to leave her alone. But when Lannie discovers that someone is out to destroy the royal family, she must do everything in her power to uncover the truth before it's too late. Even if it means sacrificing all that she has ever known.
The Sword Unbroken - SAMPLE CHAPTERS by smaoineamh
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ONLY THE FIRST 9 CHAPTERS ARE AVAILABLE. ***** An enslaved champion in the bloodsport of battleboxing, Imalroc has fought for years to try and regain his freedom. But when his fighting contract passes into the hands of Rerdas Toriem, a disgraced noble guarding a dangerous secret, Imalroc finds himself grappling with feelings that both bewilder and upset him. The two men couldn't be more different, but to avoid a political noose, an enemy empire, and a mysterious disease that threatens to upturn everything they know, they must find a way to overcome their conflicting alliances in the hope of securing freedom, safety, and a chance at something more than friendship. [[word count: 200,000-250,000 words]]
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