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Book 2 #19 in Fantasy #8 in action-packed #27 in dark magic #28 in fantasy-adventure Everything Celestia Armedes has ever come to know is crumbling to ruins in front of her eyes. After successfully returning from her journey across the three continents and retrieving the Book of Astazan, the queen-to-be expected life would become less complicated. It did not. Her kingdom needs her now more than ever, which forces Celestia to remove her mask and step out of the lie she had made of her life. But when forces, darker and stronger than anything Celestia had ever known, are brewing in the south, awakening what shouldn't be brought back, Arodria is painfully falling into peril. Blood will be spilled, debts will be payed, allegiances will be made and broken, and Celestia and her friends will be faced with a desperate gamble that would either save them or doom them all. But will she be ready to pay the price forced on her to save everyone she holds dear? ~•~ This second installment of the Celestial Redeemer trilogy is filled with mysteries, magic, wicked twists, and heart-pounding action as Celestia dives straight into the lion's den to stop the greatest threat that ever existed before war crashes with it's full impact.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is a companion story to ICE LIKE FIRE, the sequel to SNOW LIKE ASHES. I say "companion" as it parallels the beginning events of ICE LIKE FIRE -- and as such, you will find a few minor spoilers for ICE LIKE FIRE. If you are the sort of reader who screeches in horror at the thought of a spoiler of any kind, LOOK AWAY NOW. But if you are the sort of reader who flips through the pages of a book, perusing lines here and there before you've quite finished it yet...well, read on, dear rebel reader. Read on. *** SUMMARY: "She was part of Summer, and Summer was part of her, and this land wouldn't abandon her too." Ceridwen Preben, princess of Summer, has spent her life plotting against her brother, Simon, the Summerian king. Simon has embraced the ruling family's reputation for using their conduit to keep their subjects in a state of bliss, and has spent his reign slowly driving Summer into ruin, filling everyone with carelessness and letting them turn a blind eye to Summer's rampant -- and deadly -- slave trade. But Ceridwen refuses to let her kingdom disintegrate, and with the help of her fellow rebel-in-arms, Lekan, she hopes to undo Simon's lethal dealings. But when Ceridwen uncovers Simon's deadliest plot yet, she starts to realize just how deep magic runs -- and that even though her kingdom is one of sunlight, with light, there always comes shadows. *** The first part of this story will appear on Tuesday, September 8. Parts will continue to be uploaded every Tues/Thurs through October 8. Look for ICE LIKE FIRE, out October 13 from Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins!

**Featured on DARK FANTASY and ADULT FICTION reading lists** WARNING: EATING OR DRINKING WHILE READING THIS STORY IS HIGHLY INADVISABLE. Once Upon A Time, Good Omens, Monty Python, and Arrested Development had a back-alley three-way and birthed a fairytale. Gerald wasn't supposed to be stuck living seven centuries in the future. He definitely wasn't supposed to be "mentoring" The Dark Lord's progeny in the hopes that she would decide to save the world rather than destroy it. In fact, he wasn't even supposed to be named Gerald (the name of every other male in his family for three hundred years), because everyone assumed a weak-chinned, balding, forgettable man, who was just a magician, could never be who Geraldo The Foreshadower prophesied. But that's what assuming gets you, and here he was saddled with a fate he never asked for, in a time he didn't know, surrounded by people he didn't want to like, and he was out of Firewine AGAIN! The Dark Heir is a darkly satirical tale of assumptions, anti-heroes, and apocalypses, where the road to hell is actually a themed water-park slide covered in slightly less urine than a real one. It drops literary and film references faster than an NYC socialite drops names, and promises endless laughs - including, but not limited to, sad chuckles, guffaws, uncontrollable giggles at inappropriate moments, brays, barks, cackles, snorts, cachinnations, and the occasional howl (though that may be the Welsh Werewolves showing up unannounced). Consider yourself warned... Reviews: "Completely and adorably bonkers," says @floranocturna "Hilarious in every way. Even when I cringed, I laughed," says @LadySapphire2018 Winner of The Trident Awards

Death is only the beginning... For as long as anyone can remember, there have been legends of Atlantis. A city that shone. A city that fell. A city that vanished into the sea never to be seen again. Until now. Aubrey Winters is your typical geeky librarian- at least, she was until she died. Waking up inside a casket was never how she planned her life going - she had plans. Well, maybe not plans unless you counted reading through a TBR pile. Still, she sure as hell didn't want to die. When an accident ends her life prematurely, Aubrey finds herself plunged into a whole new world. A world of blood, of battles, and of beasts. Forced from her quiet life, Aubrey must learn to fight with courage, honour, and loyalty to survive. She must become Atlantian or die trying.

The Fire Princess is betrothed to the Air Prince to bring peace to their warring nations. While she tries to adapt to the new kingdom, she discovers a plot to reignite war, so she must join forces with the Winter Princess to prevent it. ✩✩✩ Princess Lumi is sixteen, painfully quiet and shy, and blindly loyal to her abusive twin brother, Tai. Her dream is to join the fire army and serve her brother faithfully. But her dreams are shattered when her grandmother, Empress Kiyo, arranges her marriage to a foreign prince. Prince Raphael of Lombardia is all good looks, grace, and charm, with the ancient magic of air and thunder in his blood. He's the perfect match; the heir to the most influential nation in the world. But his father has a reason for this arranged marriage, and Raphael will always put his nation before his new bride-to-be. Then there's Ariane and Isabella Domez: sisters, and orphans of the Fire Wars. With no one else to care about them, Ari will do anything for her younger sister. Even if that means waiting on the cruel Winter Princess, who has sworn to hate the Fire Princess. STARRLINGS reading order: Book 1: HOUSE OF FIRE Book 2: HOUSE OF WINTER Book 3: HOUSE OF NIGHT This young adult fantasy novel is set in a world full of elemental magic, magical creatures, and warring kingdoms. The first book in this series is set almost entirely in a magical school, Hilverton College, where the most elite magical students - princes and princesses - train to become powerful Starrlings, and learn to harness their own magic and the magic of their creatures, called Kinnlings. Read the free young adult fantasy novel series now.

'One person on their own may be able to save the world. But a team of friends, all working together, have a much greater chance of succeeding...providing that no-one succumbs to evil.' Alex's Checklist: Being targeted by a 'tangoed' psychopath: CHECK Having a relationship life that currently sucks: CHECK Experiencing an Awakening: CHECK. Wait...what? Before Alexandra Raven's 'AWAKENING', her life could be summed up in one word - repetitive. Then, boom. In a pivotal moment, Alex finds out that she can control the element of water - something that she once thought was fictional and can't believe her luck. However, is this gift a blessing or a curse? Alex is required to leave her old life behind, including her family and David - the boy who promised to stick by her no matter what. What's more, danger lurks in another dimension. This danger can only be destroyed through loyalty, perseverance and friendship and will turn Alex's life, in more ways than one, upside down... DIVE INTO A WORLD FULL OF FRIENDSHIP, DANGER, LOVE AND BETRAYAL... HIGHEST RANKING #2 in #selfpublished HIGHEST RANKING #44 in #fantasy HIGHEST RANKING #43 in #adventure *Malibu Award Winner 2017* *The Chaos Awards 2nd Place Winner for Fantasy 2017* *The Glow Awards 2nd Place Winner for Fantasy 2017* *The Weird Community Monthly Contest (October) - A Good Scare - Honourable Mention*

Discover the history, hidden traditions, and everyday magic of one of the Wizarding World's best‑kept secrets: Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In this companion work, I explore how Ilvermorny came to be, what life is really like on its mist‑covered mountain, and how each house - Horned Serpent, Pukwudgie, Thunderbird, and Wampus - shapes the students who call it home. From sorting ceremonies and classes to late‑night common room conversations and rivalries in the corridors, this book offers a closer look at the culture, customs, and character of North America's greatest magical school. New to this edition are some of Ilvermorny's most enduring ghost stories and legends, written by me. These tales of restless spirits, ancient curses, and haunted hallways are woven into the school's history, adding fresh layers of lore for readers who want to see beyond what's written in official records. This book is designed as an informational companion to my other works, Secrets Of The Gordian Knot and Emaline Goode: The Raven of Ilvermorny. Together, they expand the mythology of Ilvermorny, shining a light on the students, staff, secrets, and stories that rarely make it into textbooks. If you're curious about Ilvermorny, its houses, its legends, or the wider Voyageurs Era of the Wizarding World, this is the place to start. And if you have any questions, theories, or ideas about the school or its lore, feel free to ask - I love talking about Ilvermorny. Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or Ilvermorny. Both belong to J.K. Rowling. The canon world and concepts are hers; I am simply expanding on them with my own original stories and interpretations. My beliefs do not reflect hers.

Claire is mortified as she learns of her Fiance's Bastard son. Betrayed by a man she has grown to love for the sake of dignity, she suppresses her hatred and accepts her fate. A Traveler arrives showing Claire the wonders of what freedom tastes like and begins to remember her dreams of seeing the world beyond. With new found hope Claire does everything in her path to be free of the desires of men. Every choice she makes becomes a spiralling effect, risking her reputation and the fate of her Family.

Earth, Water, Air, Fire, Lightning, Ice and Metal. An Argent Eye is chosen by only one. Two? A rarity. Three? Unheard of. All seven? Impossible. Or is it? After being stabbed in the back- literally- Millie Robinson doesn't think her life can get anymore disastrous. However, after a mysterious man tells her that she now possesses the ability to manipulate Ice, she begins to rethink that thought. Realising there is far more to her world than first meets the eye, Millie tries to tackle her new life living away from home, alongside the fact that she is far more than the mysterious man first thought. With the potential to manipulate all seven elements, Millie struggles to handle her preplanned destiny amongst the Darkness that seems to be eating away at her mind, not to mention the fact that there's a man on the scene who wants what she can barely contain. Will Millie be able to drive away the Darkness whilst keeping her friends safe? Or will she cave into the power and finally let it control her? ___ "An Argent Eye Chosen by Ice Scorched by Fire Struck by Lightning Grounded by Earth Choked by Water Suppressed by Air United with Metal They will be as one To balance themselves with the light inside Or be consumed by the darkness that rips the lives Of so many If only she will allow it" ___ #3 in Elemental (14/07/19) **DISCLAIMER this is not in any way related to teen wolf** * contains mild violence

After waking up in a different body, Fabienne Leona Sloan questioned her own sanity and struggled between reality and what she thought was fantasy. With no memory of a week before everything turned upside down, she made it her mission to put the puzzle pieces together and find out the truth about what happened that night. But how can one actually solve a jigsaw puzzle without knowing the bigger picture? One thing for sure, she must remember... before it's too late.

"A Midsummer Night's Dream" portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and Hippolyta. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors, who are controlled and manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set.

*Book 1 in the DragonKin series* Vada and her siblings spend their days carving out a living in the Rystwith Mountain village of Riska. Together they live as outcasts in a small two-story hut just outside the lowland village centre, cast out due to their father's crimes against the tribe. On the tenth anniversary of their father's death, the sibling's memorial ceremony is brought to a devastating halt when Vada is called upon as a sacrifice. Copyright ©E.F.Leah

Torn from Earth and thrown into a parallel fantasy world, Kathryn struggles to maintain her sanity and remain alive long enough to return home. After a run-in with the local wildlife, she finds herself under the dubious protection of the Knighthood-winged humans with an innate sense of honor, but open hostility toward Earthlings. An unwelcome passenger in her mind drives her to join their ranks. She discovers their angry commander is far from welcoming. Sir Lanclor, Commander of the Knighthood, lives with the curse of betrayal. While the treachery occurred lifetimes before, few see past his guarded shell to the grim man beneath. Barely holding the Knighthood together, his grip tightens with Kathryn's arrival. Her stubbornness and surprising strength energizes the Knighthood and makes Sir Lanclor question his self-imposed isolation. With the approach of an invading army, Kathryn and Sir Lanclor must find a way to end centuries of war and save two worlds.

You go on your first camping trip with the gang and find yourself in some ~situations~ with the prince.

Set in a ancient land long ago, is the story of two women whose lives collide when they need each other the most. Ebele and Kayin share a similar past. Both lost their parents in The Great War 12 years ago. And both were raised by a community that loves them. But despite being surrounded by love both women yearn for something more. Kayin (K-yen) the Warrior Queen, caring and a little OCD, has ruled her kingdom since she was 16. She is adored by her kingdom. Ebele (E-bell), the last of the lionesses, is the go to woman (besides her grandmother) in her small village. Their paths cross at the yearly Provisions Ceremony and the two women are instantly attracted to one another, though neither woman would admit it. When a powerful sorceress threatens to end the peace within Kayin's kingdom, Ebele is right by her side. As they head out to battle one question is on their minds: Will this be another Great War?

Three weeks before the Vytal Festival begins, Team RWBY thinks a stroll would do them so good, when they find a little girl in distress, from a couple of bandits whom which she robbed from. She tells them that her name is Destiny, and that she's trying to find her dad while also avoiding the people of the White Fang. They decide to hide her back at the academy till her dad is found; but they are shocked to hear who is lucky enough to be her father.

It's been a year since terrorists used Magic to destroy the Empire State Building. A year since the world discovered Magicians exist. A year since we had to go into hiding. These days, anyone revealed as a Magician is beaten, imprisoned, or killed. After starting a new life with my uncle, my only goal is to avoid getting discovered. I don't plan on joining the fight for Magician equality. Just like I don't plan on saving a mysterious stranger from my old life. And I certainly don't plan on winding up in the middle of another Magical terrorist plot. Unfortunately, nobody seems to care about my plans. And the more I try to live an ordinary life, the more I seem to find myself in extraordinary danger. ---- Thanks so much to @AmaraAodhfin for the great cover!

A dreamer who looks for love in an already loveless world, Sansa Stark was blissfully if not willfully ignorant of the corrupted and complex ways of power and politics. Due to this, she became a prey and a captive of one of the most formidable houses in Westeros, the Lannisters. After witnessing the brutal beheading of her lord father and was also somewhat inadvertently responsible for it, Sansa knew could never trust a Lannister again--not when queen regent Cersei and her malicious son and king Joffrey make her undergo systematic abuse both of heart and body since her captivity. But after the imp, Tyrion Lannister, sought her friendship and expressed an intention to protect her, she eventually learns to accept him even though a rational part of her knew she couldn't. Sansa never could have foreseen that not only will she trust him and care for him, but she will also find herself falling in love with him despite the death and darkness that surrounded their families. This work of fiction shows the progression of their connection and romance throughout the books and seasons of the show. The title was taken from the lyrics of the song by STARS.

A young college student gets killed and accidentally saves the world. As thanks, a group of gods decide to give him a second life. They send him to Elrich, a world with monsters, demons, and where adventures await. However, his goddess liaison is a bit of an airhead and messed up his reincarnation. What sort of place awaits him in this world full of danger and uncertainty? This world is harsh, not at all the fantasy fluff and harems he'd imagined. Will he be able to keep his sanity with death around every corner? This story has LGBTQ friendly themes. It touches on drug use, child molestation, rape, children committing murder, death sentencing as a form of punishment, and questioning one's sexual identity. There are some harsh themes, since this is meant to be a harsh world. Some themes touch upon the MC directly, the others happen to secondary characters. I try not to go into too graphic of detail and I believe that this story is 16+ friendly. I promise that these themes tie together in the end to make a cohesive whole and are used to provide back story for later developments.