Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.

Li Hua enters The Palace as a concubine and she'll leave as the Empress

Something is wrong with Riley. Plagued with an indefinable and sudden illness Riley is on the cusp of a big change. Something hidden in her bloodlines has made her think she may be losing her mind. She wants to hurt people. She wants to devour their hearts. She wants to make them scream. Something dark is brewing inside Riley. Something monstrous.

Winner of a Watty Award, 2015! In Serrador, your name is your greatest vulnerability. Those with one suffer under a regime of magic and absolute control, while those without are forced to live on the fringes of society. When four unlikely rebels manage to sneak into the Citadel and assassinate the King, his tyrannical rule is ended. But with the Princess on the run, and the King of Pryvia threatening war, it will take more than idealism to keep the peace in Serrador. The King is dead... Long live the revolution!

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"...Princess Zelda stood tall on her royal pedestal, Link laying low in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. The princess was surprisingly sharp, never taking her eyes off the crowd, even turning to take the occasional glance at the assassin's hiding spot. Link stretched his bow, readying the tiny spear inked with poison. ------ Link, a professional assassin who has been assigned the task of killing princess Zelda at her weakest, the death of her father. With Hyrule already falling into turmoil, the princess' recent loss has now left Zelda to take the blame of the imminent collapse of her kingdom. Having no one else to shoulder the weight of her substantial responsibilities, princess Zelda must find a way to restore her lands to the prosperity that once was before her father held reign. Dying seemed to be an unattainable luxury she could not afford. The prospect, however, seemed to be the sweet release she longed for.

Ganondorf has a new plan, one that has been decades in the making. If he were to kidnap the Hero of Courage while young, can the hero be used to capture the Princess of Wisdom and complete the Triforce? When he kidnaps the baby, something is wrong. Now looking for art! This is based on the general LoZ plot but doesn't follow any particular game. While I use concepts, bosses, and other elements from the games, what I write will be "non-canon." As for geography, the map in my head is roughly based off of the one found in Twilight Princess. I see this as one of the games, with clean CGI scenes. I strive to describe every detail necessary, but sometimes my descriptions are lacking, or I don't know what to say when. If you ever feel that you are taken out of the story, for poor descriptions or not, please let me know. I'm ready to start working on the second draft, and the constructive criticism will help me with my professional works. For more info, see the end of the last part. Thanks!

Hyrule has only ever dreamt of an end to the resurrection of Demise. With the returning of an ancient power, that dream could finally be fulfilled. Can the Hero of the Fourth Goddess save Hyrule once and for all?