Intrigue for the Mind
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A Kind Of Bravery: A Mulan Retelling [1st Draft] by Pennywithaney
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Harriet has always been the type of girl who would rather ride horses than stitch embroidery, practice her sword-fighting than practice her curtsies, and she'd rather dream about being the first female knight in all of history instead of a docile wife on some nobleman's arm. When a war between the allies of Ecrivenia and the kingdom of Carigan starts to brew, Harriet begins to wonder if it might just be her chance to become the knight she's always wished to be. Taking a chance, Harriet enlists in the King's Army, disguising herself as the red-headed, slight-figured, and quick-witted boy, Harry. However, when she is put under the charge of the handsome and strict King of Marenta, Leopold, she realizes her troubles are just beginning. Not only will she have to keep the other men from noticing she is a woman, but she will also have to put up with the scrutiny of King Leopold, the best friend of her brother-in-law. Throw in grueling training sessions, whispers of treason, and the enemy's secret weapon, Harriet suddenly finds herself thrust into the reality of being a knight in a war that might not be able to be won. ------ This is a sister novel to the first draft of Glass Slippers. The gorgeous cover is made by the amazing @solidarity_! Make sure to check her work out if you get the chance!
Echoes of an Alpha by moralfantasy
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Inessa will do anything to keep her life as a rogue. Her freedom is the last safe place in White Timber Forest, especially since the tensions between the four werewolf clans are threatening to erupt. However, the power-hungry clans know of her skills as a tracker. After being captured by the clan deepest into the forest, the same clan that killed her mother, Inessa is offered a deal: die, or marry the East clan's new alpha. Inessa sees only one choice - run. Alphas are not born, they are made. Arek of the East clan had it drilled into him since he was four that he needed to become alpha - no matter the sacrifice. After nineteen years of training, he finally challenges the Red Conclave, the ruling council of the East, and earns the right to become alpha. But there's a catch - he must marry Inessa, the gifted rogue, in order to keep her power inside the East clan. Marriage is the last thing on Arek's mind. He wants nothing to do with the feisty tracker. But there's something about Inessa he can't resist. Something about the way she yanks on the invisible chains of his past. Something about her scent. **No part of this story may be printed or used without explicit, written consent of the author. All rights reserved © 2018 - presented by Reese Cadwell**
Element of the Heart - A Lord of the Rings/Legolas Fanfiction by moralfantasy
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WATTYS SHORTLIST 2018 The heart desires the unreachable. A rare creature born of Middle Earth must undo the damage of her predecessor, who helped forge the Dark Lord's Ring of Power. Amidst her mental and physical weaknesses, she is challenged to become a warrior. If not, endless lives will be corrupted and extinguished. What is the key to defeating the shadows that threaten Middle Earth as well as the darkness that intends to smother her soul? Mirkwood is no exception to the kingdoms that are threatened by the Shadow. Instead of sailing to the undying lands, King Thranduil remains, creating a rift between him and Legolas, who stands against his father's pride and what appears to be insensibility. As he journeys with the Fellowship to destroy the Ring of Power, he begins to peel the layers of the mystery surrounding Mirkwood and himself - a mystery that draws him closer to the maiden that travels with them. The earthborn must sacrifice all to fulfill her destiny - desires for a peaceful life, family, fellowship, and love. Will those she journeys with encourage her selfless intentions, or will they challenge her being and all that she desires? Uncover the secrets of Mirkwood, witness the earthborn's battle, and discover the element of the heart. ***I do not own or have any affiliation with J.R.R. Tolkien, the production companies, or the characters created by them. However, all other characters and storylines outside of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings - All rights reserved © 2015 - presented by Reese Cadwell***