Taniwha Stories

Anthony thought he was an ordinary 12-year-old boy until a trip to his families ancestral land uncovers a dark secret. Anthony will have to fight to survive as his destiny and future are changed forever. A fictional story based on New Zealand's Myths and Legends in a modern day context.

©2014 K.D. Wood Published by Blue Tulip Publishing Unwilling and all related stories, excerpts and deleted scenes on the Wattpad account of the author, K.D. Wood, are the sole property of the author and are prohibited from being copied, displayed, discussed or electronically distributed without expressed written permission.

In the heart of Aotearoa, where the land whispers tales of ancient spirits and the skies hold secrets untold, four ordinary Māori teenagers awaken to an extraordinary destiny. Hinemoana, Pāora, Kahurangi, and Hiruhārama lead seemingly ordinary lives until a dark force threatens to unravel the very fabric of their world. As rivers surge with fury, winds howl with anger, and the earth trembles beneath their feet, they discover the dormant magic within their souls-a magic that binds them to the elements themselves. United by fate and guided by the wisdom of their ancestors, the four embark on a journey to restore balance to the sacred lands they call home. But with each step forward, they unravel ancient prophecies and encounter challenges that test their courage and strength. As the shadows deepen and the threat looms ever closer, the fairies of Te Maramatangata o Winx must stand together against the encroaching darkness. For only through unity, courage, and the power of their elemental gifts can they hope to bring light to the shadows and protect the land they hold dear. Join them on a journey of magic, adventure, and discovery-a journey that will illuminate the path to their true destiny and the salvation of their world.

The time for the Weaver Prophecy to occur is at hand. The Ancient powers have been lying in wait for the Weaver to come and awaken them. The world of the supernatural and the everyday become entwined as the boundaries become shakey. Moana plunges into the underworld and must find her way through. This New Zealand novel is part one in a series that journeys the mystical paths of the Ancients. NOTE: I wrote this before Disney produced Moana!

A story from my native country, New Zealand! It is my version of how Maori people came to New Zealand! A tribe travels with a taniwha to get to a land told to be everything they want!

The kid wasn’t supposed to be real. Back home, after her ordeal in New Zealand with Andrew, Neely McIntire has convinced herself the awful memories she cannot seem to shake are nothing more than bad dreams. But, when the picture of a child that could be her clone lands in her mailbox, everything she has fought to regain starts to crumble. Even with the extra support from Hayden’s brother, Nathan, Neely is ready to break under the pressure that seems to be coming from all sides. Hayden wants to move their relationship to the next level. The Tribal Guard is stalking her. Worst of all, Andrew’s mother, Margarette, has given Neely an ultimatum: deliver her monster as promised or put everyone Neely loves at risk...starting with Hayden. Drowning in secrets, Neely must convince Andrew to help her save the people she loves. But when Andrew introduces her to the child, Neely’s resolve wavers. Will she be able to sacrifice a child wearing her face? Or will she make the choice to save someone she never expected to love? **UNLOVED is the second of the 3 book Unwilling series, it's recommended that these books be read in order to fully enjoy the experience of the story** ©2015 K.D. Wood Published by Blue Tulip Publishing Unwilling and all related stories, excerpts and deleted scenes on the Wattpad account of the author, K.D. Wood, are the sole property of the author and are prohibited from being copied, displayed, discussed or electronically distributed without expressed written permission.