Earthmagic Stories

"Hey Celest!" She turned to us. "Oh, hey guys! Took you long enough to get here." "So, what did you find?" Zielo asked, arms crossed. "Yeah, show us!" Aaron urged excitedly. A grin spread across Celest's face as she held out her closed hand towards us. Slowly, she relaxed her fingers, revealing a small yellow glowing- "A rock?" Zielo said, somewhat disappointed. "First of all, this isn't a rock. It's a gem." Celest said. "One is just a shiny version of the other." He muttered. "And secondly, this isn't just any normal gem." ••• Alex makes his return for another magical adventure in the elemental realm. Now with a few new tricks to learn. After his first semester comes to a close, and his encounter with the Corrupted King, he and his team return to Arceus for the remainder of their first year. But upon his return, he discovers a new kind of power within himself, a type of magic that hasn't been seen in over 50 years. While trying to master his new powers, he learns of a plot from a mysterious gem theif to retrieve ten magical gems scattered and hidden somewhere within the school, each one granting the elemental who gathers them immense power, enough to do unimaginable damage. To stop the realm from falling into chaos and destruction once again, he must use his new powers to recover the gems before they fall into the wrong hands. The question is, who will gather the full set of 10 first?

The disciples of Gaea walk the Earth. Not in some fantasy realm. Nor in some portal on another planet. But right here in a small Idaho town named Verdance. On the outside, it's nothing but shacks, dirt, and hillbillies dancing. But beneath Verdance, a different story unfolds. Sixteen-year-old Vinca is one such disciple, drawing power from the dirt through the soles of her feet. When a nearby high school takes a field trip to Verdance to visit its underground cavern system, it's up to Vinca to make sure students and teachers don't discover the secrets in the dirt. Alden is one of those high school students, and his initial encounter with Vinca is anything but pleasant. Vinca senses the different vibrations emaninating from his body, making her keep a close eye on him. The world of Verdance isn't kind to strangers, and to those trespassing where they don't belong. Alongside the dangers and horrors, only those footprints which Gaea and Verdance recognize get to leave unchanged.

In a world na kontrolado ng limang elemental powers, hindi lang kapangyarihan ang nakataya-pati kapalaran ng buong mundo. Si Valen ng Aetherius-golden boy, untouchable, at literal na perfect-ang protector ng Air Core. Trained siyang maging ruler na walang emotions, walang distractions. Pero then... dumating si Tyrone. Isang "normal" na servant from Normaloid. Tahimik. Mysterious. At definitely not someone na dapat pinapansin ng tulad ni Valen. Except- hindi siya normal. May tinatago siyang kapangyarihan na dapat wala na. Something dangerous. Something forbidden. Habang nagigising ang mga magic cores at unti-unting lumalabas ang mga sikreto ng nakaraan, nagsisimula ring magulo ang mundo nila. And somewhere in between power, destiny, and chaos- nahuhulog sila. Sa maling tao. Sa maling panahon. Sa mundong hindi sila papayagang magmahal. Because if they do... hindi lang puso nila ang masisira- pati ang buong mundo. *** Image are AI-generated

Born as the runt into a family of powerful wizard politicians, thirteen-year-old Oliver MacQuoid's biggest problems were his inaccessible powers and living in his older brother's shadow. But after witnessing something he shouldn't have while on a petty runaway attempt, the lives of Ollie and his newfound friends are thrown into jeopardy. The only place capable of keeping them safe from the hands of Ollie's father, who will stop at nothing to keep his perverse secrets hidden, is an elusive town hidden inside a polar mountain, so cut off from the modern world that they'd never be found. But the journey there is treacherous, with monsters around every corner - and some of them are closer to Ollie than he thinks.'

Clarence Brook is a simple town full of simple people. But when a child is born on the new moon, they are immediately labelled as dangerous and killed before anyone can think twice. The only catch? They've survived. And one girl who was thrown out is not about to let him forget it.

There are two things that should never mix, family and politics. House Blackwood can trace its lineage back a thousand years, to the petty kings of old. In a realm where magic is dying out and the royal line fading, the Blackwoods are the obvious choice of succession. But opposition comes from within. Hazel's mother has kept her in the country far from her father's influence, in a house where all talk of magic is forbidden. Cassia has been raised the prodigal daughter amongst a score of cousins. When Hazel is finally sent to school, their paths cross. But whilst one struggles to find her place within the family, the other is trying to claw her way out. They are branches to the same tree, and rot spreads. __________ A YA dynastic fantasy

Rahu the god of space has not had a chosen for over several centuries , until he decide to mess up Alaina. While doing her entrance exam at Maple ridge an unexpected use of powers forced her into the world that she tried to avoid.

Book 1 of the Land of Green and Gold Trilogy Escape. That had been Max's goal since the day he and his little sister, Lucy, had been torn from their mother and sold to a new master. A goal that would whisk Lucy away from the hard labor, skimpy meals, and cruelty of the taskmaster. But the opportunity never arose. Then one day magic-a thing of stories, of something humans had stifled long ago-returns, and all Elder are given the mysterious command to travel to the unheard-of Land of Green and Gold. Chaos erupts as slaves use their new powers to escape. Max and Lucy plan their escape as well. Night comes. And everything goes wrong. To Max's horror, Lucy is randomly selected to be beaten-a warning to those considering flight. Max escapes with his friend, Mary, instead, and they hide on the outskirts of the master's land to wait until Lucy is healed enough to flee. Then, a botched rescue mission and gun injury later, Max finds himself running even further away from his sister to rush Mary to a nearby Elder haven for help. During their stay at the haven, Max is confronted with a new problem; a chest-squeezing, cold-raking fear of the taskmaster hunts him. The hunt creeps into his nightmares and disconnects him from the shadows he should be able to control. And no magic means no way to save Lucy. As the nightmares grow worse and the arrival of a serial killer further complicates things, Max fights to grow in his powers and overcome the hunt of fear. He will save Lucy. Even if it costs him his life.

[EDITING] One day on the farm, Ciara climbs her favourite tree, only to find a magical creature lives there. A white dragonfly transforms to a baby dragon when she reaches to touch it. She lands in a world of magic, where she finds the mysterious Skye-voice from her dreams has decided she is the one who will speak to the Council of Magi and prove she's the 'sign of courage' they need. She must approach the Dragons of Aulde and reunite the humans at last with the Heart of All Lands. [ONC 2020 - Children's Fiction - 20K goal - Prompt #2] Heartfelt thanks to Hafsah @GeminiGraphics for the beautiful cover.

The spiteful Witch Cornelia has cursed Darraby with nonstop rain and it's up to her former servant Bertie to save the town from being washed away. Aided by the good witch Cordelia and the junior witch Ferra, Bertie soon learns that Witch Cornelia didn't have only mere flooding in mind-she intends all that enchanted rainwater to do something far more horrific. Can her terrible plan be stopped in time?

Aloise is a special boy with more than abnormal powers. In his world, magic is normal but with magic comes villains. Aloise knows he has to defeat his enemy to feel whole again and in his journey to win this fate-deciding battle, he meets new people. One, in particular, Lastor, brings joy into his life. Join this journey of love and revenge that will surely tug on the heart-strings of even the toughest people. (Also if anyone had read this before today, I would suggest you go back and read from the beginning because it has been changed slightly.)

When Sylva stumbles into a sacred forest clearing on the night of an ancient pack rite, her suppressed plant magic awakens with violent clarity. As the land itself intervenes, those present are forced to choose restraint over instinct and witnessing over control. Unclaimed is a standalone mythic vignette about power that cannot be owned, and the quiet strength of being left untouched.

During a time of peace, long after The Fall, an Ancient storyteller known only as Grandmother, passes on the history of the Dawn Ages. Around the village hearth, Grandmother tells the tale of Zuri, The fractured Goddess of Creation. In the adventure of several lifetimes, Zuri walks among her mortal Seed Children to experience the wonders of her planet and search for her contemptuous sister, The Elements. When she learns how to create new life without her sister, she abandons her search in favor of a peaceful existence, free of The Elements' haughty distain. But, after centuries of peace, grim news arrives. The Elements has begun to wake in a land far across the sea and wrought unthinkable death and destruction as a result. Zuri must leave all she holds dear and confront the vain and prideful goddess, The Elements, but will she have the strength to contain her sister's wrath in order to save her planet and every living thing that calls it home?

As children, Amelia and Osric were the best of friends. They did everything together, including getting into trouble. But their friendship fell apart after their parents reveal a prophecy in which the two are expected to marry and produce a child that will save their world. After 12 years of anger and hurt feelings, the two reunite. They form a temporary truce as they strike a deal with their parents: Spend one month trying to make a relationship work and if (when) it doesn't, their parents must give up on the idea that they will ever be together. They will stop talking about the prophesy and let them live their lives the way they choose. Can the pair make it through the month without falling in love or killing each other...or worse, being killed by those who wish to stop the prophecy from happening?

When the soldiers came, they burned his world to the ground. In the quiet village of Kampung Senja, seventeen-year-old Max lived for the laughter of his parents and the rhythm of a simple life. But that life shattered the day the Crimson Hawk descended - a ruthless force sworn to crush all resistance. In a heartbeat, his parents were gone, and Max became the only witness to a massacre the government refuses to acknowledge. Hiding for years under the protection of his mysterious Uncle Ben, Max has learned to survive - but not to forgive. When a single mistake exposes his identity, he finds himself hunted by the very soldiers who destroyed his home. Worse, an uncontrollable power is awakening inside him... a power the government fears. The hunt has begun. And this time, Max is done running. A tale of loss, power, and rebellion - perfect for fans of dystopian fantasy and fast-paced action.

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