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A living bloom. A forbidden forest. A kingdom on the edge of ruin. When Kira's skin sprouts the heretical Dirgebloom, she becomes the hunted prey of the Floramancers who rule her land. Fleeing into the sentient Gravethorn Hollow, she discovers an ancient pact-and a dangerous destiny that could free Brambelune... or burn it to ash.

___________________❤️_____________________ "you...can you...are you able to see that book? that phrase turned into series of events that turned her life upside down. Unveiling the secrets intricately sewn into a fine brocade Ein learns about the secret of her birth and magical blood that runs through her. Ein discovers that she is not a normal human being but a heir to a magical clan. will she follow her mothers fate or create her own fate? Will EIN be able to withstand the test of life, death, truth, lies, love, friendship, magic, and betrayal? Will the heavens bless her or misguide her?

~ the witcher vibes mixed with some high fantasy elements ~ Three ancient gems. One forbidden crown. And a power the world was never meant to remember. . . . As a ruthless power searches for the sacred relics scattered across sea, sand, and forest-Pearl, Ruby, and Jade-four strangers are torn from their lives and forced into an uneasy alliance, racing to recover the relics before the crown can be reforged. Each gemstone is bound not only to lost legends, but to truths buried deep within their bloodlines. • A dryad healer, bound by a fate she never understood or asked for. • A desert-born elf warrior, suppressing a volatile force that threatens to consume him. • A half-elf rogue with a sharp tongue, driven by survival haunted by betrayal. • And a disgraced siren heiress, cast out by her kin and determined to reclaim her honour no matter the cost. What begins as survival becomes something far more dangerous, as the group faces cursed ruins, forgotten gods, and the buried truths of their pasts. With every step, the crown calls to them-whispering promises and twisting desires. Bound by fate, mistrust, and flickering loyalty, they'll have to decide what they're willing to sacrifice. Because the real danger isn't who wears the crown, it's who they become trying to claim it.

A new town. A hidden world. A rising darkness. After AJ is pulled into the realm of Obioran, she finds a land unraveling under the shadow of Kasdeya, a necromancer bent on destruction. With no way home, AJ must master newfound powers and join forces with unexpected allies. To get back, she'll have to save a world that isn't her own.

After narrowly escaping the devastating attack on Valuar, Calen, Blaize, and Eri journey south seeking refuge while Keuryth takes Evrian north... toward Etha Hayash, the homeland of the Dryads. Meanwhile, in the Court of Autumn, trouble is brewing. Unrest stirs, and the oppressed prepare to rise up. New faces appear to tell their stories, and a new threat emerges. And all the while, the Grey feeds, bringing the boundary of the negative plane ever closer to ours...

The Deadlands, a twisted, obsidian scar on the land, is the result of humans' misuse of Dryad magic, and is home to a host of deadly wraiths and unexplained horrors. Calen is one of very few willing to brave the dangers that lurk there to get at the vast knowledge hidden within. Many mages die there, and new names are added to the List of the Lost almost daily. The most recent name, Kiriya, sets a lump in Calen's throat. A student of his during his time as an instructor at the Academy, Kiriya strove to emulate Calen in every way, hoping to become just like him. In doing so, she also emulated Calen's bad habit of going spell hunting in the Deadlands alone. Only, unlike Calen, she hasn't come back. The Dryads, immensely powerful and normally gentle creatures, have ventured out of their forests as they do every few centuries to check on the land and its inhabitants. They have seen the Deadlands, have realized their mistake in giving the gift of magic to humans. Calen is caught between searching for signs of his lost student and surviving the Dryads' wrath as the two factions of Dryads decide whether or not to erase humanity from existence.

After witnessing something terrible happen to her best friend, Harper changes her name to Echo. She swears she will never compose her own sentence ever again. She can only "echo" others'. One day she finds a new boy leaning against her locker. Looking for directions to class, Nick inquires of her. Carefully, she shows him the way, but resolves that he can't find out about her past. A relationship builds but their secrets threaten everything. Bounces between Echo's POV, flashbacks, and the Greek myth of Echo and Narcissus. The incredibly beautiful cover is by @DeathIsAUnicorn

(This Book has Been Discontinued) Have you ever wished you could be someone else?' If you have I want to punch you in the face right at the moment... But I am getting ahead of myself here. This story is about a girl who moves to a different school... This starting to sound cliche isn't it?' But Hey! On the other hand this girl has been oblivious to magic all of her life until suddenly. *Wapang!* Reality hits her. Hard. But this girl has a good reason for not knowing about all that, in fact this girl has a good reason for a lot of things, and that girl, out of everyone in this world just so happens to be me. And when I do find out about magic that's when the story really begins, when this entire enchanted adventure begins.' The question I keep wondering is this: Is it the road to an adventure or the path to a complete nightmare. Which ever is which, that's something your going to have to find out on your own...

Being part dragon and part fairy had its perks, giving Morwenna a pleasant childhood was not one of them. Living in Seastar Island with Hera and Vesta, however, did bring her happiness. But when a mysterious figure known as the Albatross interrupts their lives, this peace Morwenna has found could be destroyed. She, however, is not the only person this shadow has crossed. Hot on his trail is the gallant Sir Galahad and the salty Captain Anna. But these unlikely allies may be heading too deep into waters they cannot fathom what hides.

AVATAR meets Greek mythology in this fantasy parable in which a dryad reveals herself to protect her best friend from destruction. ___ Dryads have one rule: Never reveal yourself to the enemy. Tied to the tree who loves and guards them until death parts them both, these dryads--or hidden hearts--breathe life and consciousness into the natural world. When humans arrive to destroy Cassie's forest home and threaten her childhood friend, she can no longer stay silent. She swallows her fear and stands up for her loved ones. But will it be enough? __ Written July 20, 2021 for the "Of Monsters and Us" fantasy contest Word count: 999 words Status: completed Cover: made using CANVA PRO on July 20, 2021

Fiona feels like she's finally settled into St. Lawrence Academy. The sight of her classmates changing into centaurs, harpies, and merrows doesn't faze her anymore, and she's been careful to use the words Phasms or people. She hasn't forgotten that she's the only human in school and is still hiding it with the help of her friends. But even with a new French teacher, one not trying to suck the power out of the whole school, things aren't going as smooth as Fiona would like to believe. Because not everyone is pleased with the way Mr. Bishara handled things, and as Fiona finds out, not all Phasms are friendly to each other. Things go from bad to worse when the faculty begin to disappear. In the end, Fiona is forced to face the whole school and make a decision: Protect herself or protect her new home. Sequel to Academy for the Strange

Love in Autumn is a mystical dark fantasy about identity, memory, and forbidden connection, set in a forest where ancient magic whispers through the trees and trust is as fragile as falling leaves. Apricot, a young dryad bound to the sacred Beating Forest, has lived her life guided by the powerful and omnipotent Tree of the Beating Heart. She remembers only fragments of her past, her dreams blured with grief and loss. When a lone elven bard named Savaan trespasses into her territory, Apricot captures him, prepared to deliver justice. But in the strange stillness between them-in a glance, -something stirs within them. Desire. Compassion. A dangerous pull toward the very things she was raised to hate. As she wrestles with her loyalty to the Tree and her growing fascination with the elf, Apricot uncovers memories long forgotten and wonders whether her thoughts are truly her own. Torn between vengeance and vulnerability, Apricot must decide: Will she follow the voice that raised her-or listen to the quiet rhythm of her own heart?

A story about a group of friends who posses magical powers or abilities.

Seventeen-year-old Avery Harper has spent her life hiding from the storm of her father's rage, from the silence of her mother's indifference, and from the ache of a world that seems to have no place for her. Books are her only escape, offering glimpses of far-off lands and heroic tales that make her feel brave, if only for a moment. But when she discovers a strange book, The Veiled Lands, in an old bookstore, her escape becomes literal. Sucked into a vivid and dangerous faerie world, Avery finds herself in this new world, a place of breathtaking beauty and unimaginable peril. Avery quickly learns that she's an anomaly. Humans aren't supposed to cross the veil between worlds, and they certainly aren't supposed to wield magic. But when Avery unleashes a surge of power that saves her life, it becomes clear that her arrival is no accident. With the help of an unlikely band of allies, a stoic elf warrior named Kael, a snarky pixie named Lyric, and a pragmatic dryad named Eris. Along the way, she crosses paths with Ronan, a brooding and enigmatic prince in exile who harbors his own secrets and a painful past. As Avery navigates the growing bonds of friendship and a tentative connection with Ronan, she discovers that the realm is in grave danger. A dark force known as Merlith has been corrupting the land, turning creatures into shadowy abominations and unraveling the very fabric of the realm's magic. It becomes clear that Avery's presence is tied to this growing darkness. As Merlith hunts her, convinced she holds the key to his ultimate power, Avery must embrace the strength she's spent her whole life doubting. Avery must face her deepest fears and make a choice: return to the safety of her world, or fight for a new one that may finally offer her the belonging she's always craved. In The Veiled Lands, Avery learns that heroes don't have to be born strong, they can be made through courage, love, and the willingness to defy the darkness.

|𝟏𝟏𝐱 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝| The real monsters hide in plain sight. It's always been Lena Matthews' dream to work for the Agency and kill monsters like her father. When Lena is sent undercover to the gated community of Atalka, she is given a simple mission: blend in. But nothing is as it seems when Atalka's deadly secrets threaten to overturn everything Lena's ever known. Manipulative mothers. New alliances. A mysterious supernatural killer. An invisible war between monsters and men is brewing, and Lena is caught in the middle with an impossible question: who are the real monsters of Atalka? Book 1 of the Forbidden Novels 🏆 FEATURED - Urban Fantasy, New Adult Fantasy, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, New Adult Reads, Friends and Family, Dark Fantasy, Antiheroes Galore, YAMystery, Stories Undiscovered, Teen Fiction 🥇 Rising Phoenix Awards, Enchanting Awards, MMM Awards, Critic's Choice Awards, Meteorite Awards 🥈 Gemstone Awards, Pizza Awards, Fairy Awards, Celestial Awards, R4R Awards, Red Ruby Awards

Jarvit is appalled to learn his errand, delivering scrolls for his master, is intended to send him to his death. Jarvit is taken captive by the powerful and evil archimage Lord D’Braggatio. Then, befriended by the maid Silva, he discovers he has a mystic connection with Lady Mabina D’Braggatio. But it is the voice in his head that disturbs him most.

Sylvian and Caleb, two nobles of Radosnia, out for a taste of the unorthodox 'contractual bride' run into a child in need of medical assistance. Sylvian chooses to help her but this action leads to unpredicted consequences when they become the targets of a man trying to find the girl. Will Sylvian manage to protect his rescued ward in the face of danger from this mysterious source? Then again, why did such a young girl end up on the run in the first place? ****Story Extract **** "Enough, Cal," the dark-haired man stepped forward to stand beside his companion, "I think he understands. Get on with it," "Just building the atmosphere," the one addressed as 'Cal' returned a toothy grin to his fellow aristocrat as the grip on his weapon relaxed, "Weren't you getting excited for a moment there? Come on Syl, old man, we're here for the whole ambience, don't you want more?" It was evident that these two shared a bond deeper than that of travelling companions. 'Syl' did not deign to reply but the other was not offended in the least. Once he released the sword, the grey, lacklustre eyes of the other returned to surveying the room. Cal gave an imperceptible shrug, as if he were used to the apathetic ways of the other. He turned to Ruli again, "You! Present us with your finest, no, present us with everything you have," Ruli did not want to risk a second outburst, "A moment, sirs, I'll go fetch them at once," "Are they through here?" "Yes, sirs, please wait," "Out of the way, we'll see for ourselves," "But sir," Ruli protested, throwing a desperate glance at Syl but to no avail this time. The other did not return his glance. After another moment of futile hesitation he moved out of their way. ** CONTENT WARNING: Contains references to assault, depictions of violence **

Jade is a slave in a traveling circus who finally believes she has found someone special when she meets the new fire-breather, Drake--until she sees him commit murder, and he didn’t look human when he did… Even though all she can discern are shadows, Jade becomes panicked when the fire-breather discovers what she’s witnessed. Drake buys the slave from her master, but what Jade once hoped would be freedom becomes imprisonment as he takes her out to sea. As they journey, Jade realizes that Drake is indeed not human at all. Harder still, she must come to grips with the reality that she may not be either. Drake creates real fire from his mouth and transforms into a horrifying beast with wings and sharp teeth, while Jade controls the forest. During their journey, they are attacked by a barrage of creatures, and Jade wonders what mysterious world she has gotten herself caught up in. She grows to learn that the world isn’t as black and whit