An origin story built on an assortment of monsters, transformations, nuanced antagonists, interdimensional hijinks, cloning, and a little time travel. For the sake of protecting a village from the undead, Steve embarks on a sci-fantasy adventure that varies between lightheartedly absurd and downright grim. In one day, Steve will not only be introduced to the Overworld, but he, Alex, and others will be forever changed. Just enough creative license was taken to enrich the lore, and there are 300 references to "Minecraft" and its community. This novel was years in the making, and it serves as a tribute to the game that impacted so many people. Thank Nick Dankstein for illustrating the cover art. The commission was finished on November 18th in honor of the 14th anniversary of Minecraft's formal release date.

After a devastating breakup leaves her guarded and cautious of love, Blair heads on a much-needed vacation with her best friend--expecting sun, cocktails, and distraction. What she doesn't expect is to end up flirting with NFL superstar Joe Burrow at a bar. What starts as playful banter quickly turns electric when Blair pretends not to know who he is at first, and Joe--used to being idolized and exploited realizes she isn't after fame, a picture, or a story. For the first time, he meets someone who sees him, not the celebrity version of him the world consumes. But Blair's heart is still healing, and Joe's life is chaotic, demanding, and always in the spotlight. Their connection sparks in a way neither expected, forcing Blair to confront the fear of letting someone in again and Joe to decide how far he'll go for the girl who didn't chase first. A slow-burn romance about second chances, unexpected chemistry, and learning to trust again, this story follows two people navigating heartbreak, fame, and the terrifying possibility that what they've found might actually be real.

Aurora, o Rory, como la llama todo el mundo, empieza su último año en la carrera de Medicina con un secreto que la está consumiendo: lleva enamorada de Leo, su mejor amigo, desde siempre. Leo, guapo, encantador y absolutamente inconsciente de lo que despierta en ella, la quiere... pero no de esa forma. Todo se tambalea cuando Iván, el hermano mayor de Leo, un aspirante a policía con una mirada demasiado aguda, empieza a fijarse en Rory. Y lo hace justo cuando se da cuenta de a quién mira ella cada vez que sonríe. ¿Y si el verdadero problema no era que Leo no la quisiera, sino que alguien más estuviera dispuesto a hacerlo... demasiado? Una historia de amor, desamor, decisiones difíciles y corazones que no siempre laten al ritmo correcto.

He burned for control. She was born of chaos. Together, they'll shatter the laws that broke them-and forge a love fierce enough to change everything. - In a kingdom where magic is law and the powerless are sold like cattle, survival is a coin few can afford. Every season, the poorest are swept from the streets and auctioned off as Familiars - living mana batteries to feed the ambitions of greedy sorcerers. Forgotten. Disposable. Erissa expected pain when she was claimed by Lord Kaelen Carmentis - the coldest sorcerer in the court, and heir to one of the oldest bloodlines in the realm. She didn't expect the bond to awaken something inside her. And she certainly didn't expect that, in the silence between them, she would feel safe. But Familiars aren't meant to be felt. And whatever is growing between them... is breaking every rule. Because she was never meant to survive the system. She was meant to rewrite it - and burn the old world down in the process.

Hidden in the Oregon mountains lies Serenity Springs, an exclusive wellness retreat known for its opulence, secrecy, and the whispers that surround it. Miah Zephyr arrives as a yoga instructor - young, beautiful, and unaware of the sensual journey that awaits her. But beneath the serene surface, something stirs. Rituals. Invitations. Eyes that watch. As desire deepens and control shifts, Miah must navigate the line between surrender and awakening - discovering a power that no one, not even the masters, expected. A slow-burn erotic saga of beauty, dominance, curated pleasure, and a woman's transformation into something divine.

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Every one hundred years, the immortal king chooses a woman to be his queen. And I chose to join the competition-not for a crown, but to uncover the truth. Nobody knows what he looks like, what he's like, or why he even holds these trials. Yet every century, hundreds compete for the title. But I didn't come to win his favor. I came to find answers-about the curse that binds us all and the secrets that shroud a king who has lived far too long. And when I finally see his face, his eyes, I wonder if every woman before me witnessed this same magnificent view. Yet before I can fall for his beauty, I find myself falling for his darkness-for the secrets he hides and the curses that must be broken.

Hobbit Fanfiction / Alternate Universe Bound by duty, cursed by fate, and entangled in the treacherous politics of kings, Amara of Dorwinion never imagined her life would be anything but the fulfillment of an arranged marriage. Promised first to the Elvenking Thranduil, only to be traded to a dwarven prince she has never met, Amara resigns herself to a future beneath the Lonely Mountain. But when her journey takes a dark turn, and a brush with an ancient wraith leaves her marked by a spreading curse, she learns that her fate is not merely to wed a prince-but to fight for her very soul. Meanwhile, Thorin Oakenshield, still bearing the weight of reclaiming Erebor, wrestles with the responsibilities of leadership. As shadow looms over Middle-earth once more, Amara and Thorin's paths become entwined in ways neither could have foreseen. From the haunted ruins of Dol Guldur to the windswept valleys of Rohan, they must navigate a world where loyalty is tested, alliances are forged in fire, and love is an unbidden force, waiting to claim them both. In this sweeping tale of adventure, betrayal, and destiny, The Untold Tale weaves a story of courage against impossible odds, of love found in the most unexpected places, and of a woman who refuses to be bound by the fate others have written for her.

Corrupt cop John Kane, in a vampire-infested world, experiences a change of heart and becomes a ruthless vampire hunter. His actions disrupt the corrupt power structure of Pinewood County, attracting the attention of both powerful allies and dangerous enemies. As he delves deeper into the world of martial arts and ancient secrets, Kane must confront his past and choose between power and redemption. On RoyalRoad, in 19 days, 11,000 views, 123 followers. And growing fast.

For fans of Jason Pargin AKA David Wong, Jack Townsend, and that weird kid who talks shit which no one listens to but won't stop talking about online while hating on him. The world has sunk lower than a stripper ant who can pick up crumbs bent over backwards. No one wants to be President so they are picked by lottery. The winner always is a loser usually assassinated the first week in office. Ned, a failed gambler and POTUS 1,000,000 decides to beat the odds by implanting a detonator in his chest which will trigger a nuclear apocalypse when his heart stops ticking. He gives everyone a choice: you can either enter his virtual town of Nedville where you can blissfully live out your days doing nothing or you can spend the rest of your life empty the bedpans of Nedville's citizens. Now Ed is on life support! It's up to Randy, the G.O.A.T.I.E (Greatest of All Time In Everything) and his on/off again girlfriend, Alias, uber superstar of the band, Trinity, to enter Nedville and defuse the situation. The only problem is, they hate each other. Includes original lyrics you are invited to set to music (seriously, I'm an old dude who can't play an instrument either. Taylor Swift, make yourself useful!)