As Edwyrd Eska approaches his two-hundredth year as Guardian of the Core, he must find an Apprentice to train under him. His title and role compels him to safeguard and govern his universe, Gladonus, as each Guardian before him has done and those after him shall continue to do until relieved of such duties by will of the Ancients. Prince Hydro Paen, Eirek Mourse, and Zain Berrese—amongst other contestants—receive invitations to compete in a quest of Trials intended to determine who becomes Eska’s Apprentice. An old adage goes: “the toughest trials test you truest” – and these events challenge their fortitude through tenuous partnerships, intellectual rivalries, and battles of weapons’ mastery. Along the way, each contestant must attempt to overcome personal demons that haunt them. In this tale of ideal dreams and lucid aspirations, these competitors find theirs threatened by deceit, betrayal, sabotage—and even flesh—as all become vital to success…

Jamey is your average girl. Mostly innocent, does her best in school and hangs out with her friends. But on the day Jamey turns 16 everything goes crazy. Soon she finds out she's the daughter of a Greek God and must be shipped out to a boarding school for the children of the Greek Gods. Now, not only does she have to put up with the complications of being a teen, she has to put up with the complications of being a teenage half blood.

Phoenix has left his family, and is on a mission to rid the land of Demetrius' influence all by himself. The stone has taken him over almost completely, removing his conscience, and making him capable of horrible acts of violence, murder, and other atrocities. Can Ember, Lindani and Spedro save him before it's too late? Or will he cut a path across the land, leaving a trail of smoke and bodies in his wake?

Lyla’s life didn’t use to be this complicated, except for the fact that Lyla is as witch, her life used to be pretty ordinary, but when her mother dies and she’s sent to live with her father, who’s like a stranger to her things change. Suddenly she has to keep her powers a secret. She has to deal with her father’s crazy family who hate her. And even the boy she likes might be holding something back. Everybody seems to be lying to Lyla, but does she really want to know the truth?

Valerie has finally agreed to accompany Darren home for a trial visit. Unhappy fairy godmothers and scheming princesses are bad enough, but whoever had her attacked isn't finished just yet. For Valerie, there is no such thing as happily ever after

(Please note - This was written in my late teens where my views were not as mature as they right now, shown in the subject material) True Courage is Eternal. Welcome Back to the World of Bio-dueling. A Sport known the world over for his amazing fighters displaying amazing power and abilities. Every year the Bio Dueling championship takes place, where the best of the best compete for the title of champion. As the 102th championship takes place...Saku Stritos, arrives...for his chance to become champion. With his past victories behind him, he looks forward to the battle ahead with confidence. Here he gains new friends, One of which looking for someone very important which Saku instantly helps with. But this one action... will force him to confront his darkest fears. And not only does this affect Saku but also of the lives of those...tied to him. An Anime inspired, original, story A Sword Art Online inspired story Eternal Grand Quest is now online Full Credit for Cover belongs to OtakuNotes Copyright © 2013 | All Rights Reserved | T.Mullaney Theodore 21

When Clara Allenson stumbles on an antique necklace, she does not expect it to save her life-until it does. It plunges her into the depths of an enchanting world where past and future are intertwined. There she meets Tamer, a vagabond with a hidden past. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey in search of ancient artefacts that are the keys to protecting Tamer's world as well as sending Clara back home.

A ship burns, sinking into the dark sea. There is only one survivor—a child hunted for the power of her song. Hidden away on an isolated island, Lilette buries her power deep, convinced it caused the deaths of those she loves. But she can’t run from who she is. And when her secret is revealed, the only thing that can save her is her song. It’s time to rise up and become what she was always meant to be: the most powerful witch ever born.

Emma Newfound had always grown up near the ocean. She loved the crystal clear water of Florida's coast. Emma's life had not been the best. She was always bullied in school, her mom was still recovering from a heartbreaking divorce, and she was self conscious beyond belief. The ocean has always been, and will always be, her escape. One day, the ocean, would change her life forever.

Seven girls tied by time. Five powers that bind. One curse to lock the horror away. One attic to keep the monsters at bay. ** After the storm of the century rips apart New Orleans, sixteen-year-old Adele Le Moyne wants nothing more than her now silent city to return to normal. But with home resembling a war zone, a parish-wide curfew, and mysterious new faces lurking in the abandoned French Quarter, normal needs a new definition. As the city murder rate soars, Adele finds herself tangled in a web of magic that weaves back to her own ancestors. Caught in a hurricane of myths and monsters, who can she trust when everyone has a secret and keeping them can mean life or death? Unless . . . you're immortal.