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  • The Basket That Wouldn't Empty by 12curlyal4
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    They say a basket woven in haste will never stay full - but she believed her hands were steady enough to prove them wrong. When a young Sylren weaver sets out to create something lasting, she weaves deeper than she intends: threads of pride, longing, and the faint shimmer of crystal meant to strengthen her work. Yet each morning, no matter what she placed inside, the basket stood empty again. At first she blamed the vines. Then the village. Then the stories told by older hands about crafts that remember their makers. But as the season waned and her failures grew heavier, she began to suspect the basket was only holding what her heart could carry - and no more. In a land where twilight hums through every root and crystal thread, The Basket That Wouldn't Empty tells a story of work and worth, of learning when to hold tight and when to let go. A quiet Sylren folktale about pride, renewal, and the things that can only be filled once we learn to empty ourselves first.
  • The Vine That Wouldn't Climb by 12curlyal4
    12curlyal4
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    In the twilight forests of Feyndral, where songs can wake seeds and roots remember every kindness, a young Groveborn named Rin faces a simple problem that refuses to stay small. His ceremonial vine won't climb the festival arch, and every piece of the forest wants something first-the soil, the stream, the moss, even the beetles. What begins as one child's stubborn task grows into a song that stirs the whole forest, reminding Feyndral that growth is never solitary. A gentle Sylren folktale filled with light, rhythm, and the whisper of living roots. Perfect for readers who love soft magic, forest lore, and stories where patience and kindness carry the greatest power.
  • Surviving Wuthering Heights by Blackcanary2121
    Blackcanary2121
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    Y/N wakes up as Catherine, but this time she remembers the ending. The love. The obsession. The heartbreak. Heathcliff is the same stormy force he always was-but Y/N is determined not to fall into the tragedy again. Survival means detachment, cunning, and knowing when to walk away. Can she escape Wuthering Heights... and keep her heart intact?
  • The Lantern That Listened: When the Marsh First Spoke Back by 12curlyal4
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    In the twilight city of Orrathen, fog is alive-and it remembers. When Teyra, a young Mistborn path-tender, takes her first night alone, the marsh tests her with silence. Her guiding lantern will not wake, the rails forget their hum, and even the frogs refuse to sing. To restore the light, Teyra must trade patience for story, rhythm for truth, and learn that the marsh listens only to those who speak with wonder instead of command. A lyrical Sylren folktale of light, memory, and the quiet power of listening. The Lantern That Listened invites you into the fog-veiled heart of Orrathen, where even silence has a voice.
  • "Starfall: The True Tale of the White Witch" by yaminairain
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    Before Jadis ruled Narnia with an iron will and a frozen heart, she was Eiradyn-the Snowdrop Queen of the North. Born of light and beloved by her people, she brought beauty and harmony to the lands beyond the Great Eastern Ocean. But all changed when a human named Alaric crossed into Narnia. With charm and deceit, he won her trust... and shattered her world. A story of love, loss, and legacy. Jadis, the White Witch. This is the untold story of the woman behind the ice. Of love turned to vengeance. Of innocence devoured by betrayal. Of a vow that would echo through generations- "I will take revenge on you... and your descendants." The children of Adam and Eve would pay the price. The Snowdrop Queen is a powerful origin tale that breathes new heart into one of fantasy's most iconic villains. A story of warmth lost... and winter awakened.
  • Snow and the 7 Pirates {Sneak Peek} by MariliaGB
    MariliaGB
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    She's a pirate. He's the son of a Lord. An unlikely couple in a soaring adventure aboard a skyship. In a world powered by steam technology, pirates roam the skies on skyships. Snow is far from a fairy tale princess; she was a street girl, rescued and raised by a small but fearless pirate crew. Blake is a young nobleman whose resentful older brother is forcing him to marry a woman twice his age but all he wants is to continue his education. Their worlds collide when she raids a ship with him on board. Blake ends up stuck on the Onyx Falcon, Snow's Pirate ship-the total opposite of the world he used to live in. While Snow is hunted by the shadows of her past, Blake's presence brings in challenges and adventures that they have to beat hand in hand. To overcome their fears and differences, a choice must be made. Will they choose to merge their paths or will they forever be apart? Meet Snow and Blake in this adventurous retelling full of interesting characters, an adorable romance filled with highs and lows, and a few steampunk elements for a distinct vibe. This is just a preview, the whole book is published only on Amazon. You can get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BLM46QX
  • The Outlaw and the Den by zoeelizabethm
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    Merrys Grey, a nineteen-year old thief, spends her days stealing from the village market and making whatever money she can to support her family. But when the legendary outlaw, Finian, catches her stealing from him and recruits her as one of his own, she is dragged away from her small town and given the chance of a lifetime: to use her skills as a thief to do something good in the world. Finian opens up a new world for Merrys, with his easy charm and unconditional faith, and he welcomes her into his family-an eclectic band of thieves that hide out in their underground haven. Together, they set out on a mission to gain information on the corrupt King of Mora, Iver Torryn. Merrys's world erupts around her as they uncover a potential war threat from the King himself. The group's mission becomes clear: find out what Iver is planning, and put a stop to it. Soon, Merrys's life becomes battling royal guards, fitting in with her new-found family, and falling for a knife-happy girl with a big heart. But as time goes by, the pressure rises. After an attack on their beloved hideout, the group must relocate to a coastal city that has boarded itself up. There, under the shelter of an old Lord, they find what they've been looking for: a way to take down Iver. As the threat of war lingers on the horizon, the group must find a way to save Mora before it is too late.