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In The Shadows

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Reads 4,272
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Parts 31
Time 3h 29m

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"I'd spent my entire life in hiding, in the shadows. Until one day he saw me, and I wasn't so hidden anymore."


Amber is good at what she knows, staying hidden. Until one day, he sees her. She's taken, forced out of everything she knows, to fight for a cause she doesn't support. But little by little, Amber discovers a way out. She discovers her own voice and what it means to truly fight for what she believes in. 
Even if it costs her everything.

*2nd place in the 2019 Talent Awards
*2nd place in the 2020 WOD Awards in the Adventure genreAll Rights Reserved

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The Whispering Diary: Whispered Warnings by Sehymaneo

"Where love and mystery intertwine, Emma finds comfort in Alex, but her stepparents' hidden darkness threatens to tear them apart. As supernatural forces grow stronger, Emma must face the shadows of her past and trust her heart. Can love silence the whispers of darkness before it's too late?" Note: This story may contain minor errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Thank you for your understanding. This is an original work of fiction based entirely on my imagination. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or distributed without prior written permission. [ PLAGIARISM IS A CRIME. ]

The Charlatan by RTally

It is illegal to indict a courier for the contents of any message they deliver. When the ruler of the wealthiest nation on earth receives a cryptic note marked by "The Charlatan," he learns that all of the gold he spent decades stockpiling is worthless. The richest country in the world becomes bankrupt overnight. Fearing public riots, surrounding countries declaring war, and with no clues revealing the identity of the Charlatan, the king breaks the law. Our courier is suddenly an outlaw in her own country and is forced to run. Desperate to clear her name, she vows to find the Charlatan and bring them to justice. A simple task becomes complicated when the world is filled with liars and cheats, and the separating line between fair and unthinkable is gray. HIGHEST #7 DIVERSITYINLIT RUNNER-UP OF THE ANCHOR AWARDS 2018, GENERAL FICTION 3RD PLACE WINNER OF THE MATERIA AWARDS 2019, ADVENTURE

The Red Raven by hannahbanan25

A story about a young girl who was an outcast and was sent to an academy in Blacktown, Madras: Amber Baker, she was only 19 years old. Amber was no different from any other outcasts so the parent's didn't know anything about it so they decided to send her to Blacktown to see if she could learn something about herself like her powers & abilities , Amber never felt anything before from the inside and outside of her body being held to use it that was until she started getting signs about her past. Will Amber know the details about her past? Will she remember anything? Who was hiding secrets from her? Who will fall in love with Amber Baker?

Watched by NariyaKh

A group of friends decide to live their lives by moving across the country to join their dream university. They planned to have the best time ever. Party all night, attending lectures, making new friends, make life long memories together. The list is endless! Everything changes when they start receiving mysterious letters. They try their best to ignore them but things get worse and worse by time goes on. All that there is left to do is to stick together and they have to face the ugly truth. 1st place in (The Visions Of Grandeur Awards) for Mystery/Thriller 2024 1st place in (The Hogwarts Awards) for Mystery/Thriller 2020 2nd place in (The Rookie Awards) for Mystery/Thriller 2020

The Five Dimensions Part 1: Shadow World by daphneck

Hailey Fell didn't fit in at Pinemarsh High, but if she'd known what was about to happen, she would've taken getting smoothies dumped on her head any day... Hailey didn't want to fit in anyway. The idea of perfect for Pinemarsh was not something she wanted to associate herself with. She had her dad and best friend Nolan, and she liked spending most of her time in the forest where she lived with her dad. But life wasn't easy when the two most popular people in High school had it out for you. She had been counting the days until graduation since kindergarten and now that she started her Senior year, her freedom was finally in sight. Then something strange started happening to her. Something, or someone, showed up in the forest. The shadow followed her around but never came close enough for her to see who, or what, it was. But this was only the start. Hailey was about to find out that she played a critical role in a world that she didn't know existed. Whether she liked that role or not, she had no choice but to take it. Even if she didn't know what it was going to cost her.

Crooked Hearts by MMDCraftyMice

A team of enforcers. A gang of criminals. One common enemy. Against all expectations, a young woman enlisted as an enforcer, following in the footsteps of her predecessors in an attempt to prove herself. How far is she willing to go? How much is she willing to lose? And on the other side of the coin is a young man, a former soldier wanting to live a peaceful life, yet he is caught up in the business of the criminal underworld. Will he find a way out? To put the life of violence behind him for good? Leave a vote if you like the chapters. <3 Comment what to improve if possible! 🥇 Best Action scene in Sunset Award (29, 08, 2023) 🥉 Fourth place in Action Sunset Award (16, 09, 2023) 🥈 Second Place in Astania's Hallow Eve Award (02,11,2023) 🥇 First Place in Rose Gold 2023 Award (05,3,2024)

Take No Notice ✓ by AdultOfTheFuture

[ A COMPLETED 2020 TEEN MYSTERY ] Life can take a turn for the worst when you least expect it, spiralling deeply out of control in mere days. It's hard to see the signs sometimes; it may be personality changes, or even just an odd remark, but if we don't recognise these differences then grave consequences await us. It could be failing an important test, missing a friend's birthday, but sometimes people take it a little too far... A text. A fire. A killer. Who can we really trust in this world? And do we need to look closer to sense great deception? _________________________ Achievements: 🥈Second Place in the EC Awards - Mystery/Thriller Rated Eighty Plus in Shreya's Book Reviews 🥈 Second Place in the Carnation Awards - Mystery/Thriller 🥇 First Place in The Candle Light Awards _________________________ (Cover by @-carawrites) (Images found from the internet, credits to Lily Collins and party) All Rights Reserved.

Freezing by ChadhaEssid

Completed[23 Dec 2017] When Emily Erudite , a high school student suffering from ignorance and lonliness meets her first two friends ever , her life turns into a hell . She discovers a new personality in herself : the most powerful and the strongest of a supernatural community called Mivisiland . Sacrificing her own life and accepting a tragic loss of memory she finds herself the new hero of Mivisiland , and the very last hope of its people Burdened with a super-dangerous mission to beat a serial murdrer thursty for blood and revenge , Emily and her friends take a top-secret journey to seek three hidden signs . Will Emily's power to predict danger , her strength and faith help her achieve her goal ? And will she be strong enough to escape the truth that she's facing ? Take a journey to a world of supernature , of adventure , thriller , and action and hold your breath for the big suprises waiting to be revealed ..

Unravelling Aurora | ✓ by SabhyataSahu

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CRIMSON SHADOWS by Zeellowezee

Preface: Crimson Shadows In the shadows, where the light dares not tread, there lies a tapestry of stories - tales woven with threads of crimson, spun from the lifeblood of those who have walked the path of adversity. It is within these shadowed realms that the true mettle of the human spirit is forged, tested by the fires of despair, guilt, and the relentless pursuit of redemption. The pages that follow bear witness to one such story - the journey of Amara Torres, a young woman whose life has been irrevocably altered by a tragedy that has left an indelible mark upon her soul. Haunted by the memories of her past and her late best friend, Amara must navigate the treacherous terrain of depression, self-harm, and the crippling weight of an unspoken secret that threatens to consume her. As Amara returns to the familiar confines of her hometown, she finds herself confronted not only by the remnants of her former life, but also by the enigmatic presence of Nolan Kirovsky - a fellow traveler in the realm of privilege and turmoil. Together, they must confront the shadows that have defined them, forging a path towards redemption and the unearthing of long-buried truths. Through Amara's story, we bear witness to the resilience of the human spirit, the capacity for transformation, and the profound impact that a single moment can have on the trajectory of a life. It is a tale that delves into the depths of the human experience, exploring the complex interplay of loss, guilt, and the the pursuit of healing. So, let us venture forth, into the realm of Crimson Shadows, and bear witness to the extraordinary within the ordinary, the light that shines amidst the darkness, and the extraordinary journeys that unfold when we dare to confront the ghosts that haunt us. It's my first book please be kind guys, lots of love. from me ©All Rights Reserve, Copyright. Book by ZEE. You may not copy the story line.

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Crooked Hearts cover

Take No Notice ✓ cover

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The Whispering Diary: Whispered Warnings

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