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The Kingfisher

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Reads 37,012
Votes 2,835
Parts 37
Time 9h 55m

Wattys winner

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❈ Watty's 2019 Fantasy Winner ❈
'I'll take pride over power and guts over greed'.

The five nations of Schamaria have been in conflict for many years now. With a war breaking out and the continent being divided into two sides, irreversible damage and stigmas on the earth and the people are inevitable. But when a royal heirloom -- which happens to contain the secret to gaining magical and elemental abilities -- is stolen from the Seyali Palace, the raging flame of the battle is only fueled.

A gang leader, a thief, a magic manipulator, a spy, a traitor to the crown; they know nothing about each other, yet they must come together to find the Kingfisher before everyone else. When dark secrets and unseen connections are revealed, when greed lays its golden claws on the adventurers' hearts, and when it all becomes a game of power and deception, will they be able to reach their goal?

Five strangers. Five motives. One target.

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Monster x Reader: Loyal to the King, Never to the Kingdom by ThiccDiccEnergy

You are the spymaster to the King of all Kings, and the power that hides in his shadow. You have taught him, protected him, and suffered seven years of pain at his hands; despite the scars he inflicted, you remained his shield in the dark. Warding off his enemies and stoically, irrivocably loyal to the man behind the throne. When his behavior toward you rapidly changes, you are left to rediscover the man you knew all those years ago and rekindle the tension you had never once acted upon while in battle. Even if he is no longer a man at all. (This is a reader insert in what I would like to call the badass royalty vein of fantasy. Also posted on AO3 ).

The Heart of a Wielder (Book One of The Wielders Trilogy) ✔️ by BrideOfChaotica

*COMPLETE* Lady Maren is a Light Wielder; her magic is illegal. She must appear at court, and to her horror, an ill-timed sneeze forces her to expose her magic to the princes. Terrified, she waits for the guards to arrest her, but it never comes. Instead, the crown prince chooses her to be his mistress. Prince Donovan is a Darkness Wielder; his family's magic protects the kingdom. He does not want a mistress, but when he notices the Light Wielder, he has no choice. He loathes all Light Wielders and will not touch Maren but needs her to pretend to be his mistress. Prince Kieran isn't as powerful as his older brother, and he can't stand it. He's convinced Lady Maren is the key to solving all his problems, and the success of his future. Their interests collide in the palace, where only one thing is certain, after this year, they will never be the same. - The Heart of a Wielder is the first book in a fantasy romance trilogy. It contains references to sexual assault, consensual sexual contact, and violence. It is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

A Forest of Secrets by LRamirezN

⭐ FEATURED ⭐ 02/16/2018 Longlisted, Wattys 2018 ✅ COMPLETE Jocasta's nineteen years of peaceful existence in a little village of the Kingdom of Ontur blew up in pieces without much warning: Grandmother had a secret, an old pact with a mysterious man-a pact that, apparently, Jo and her new tagalongs - a flamboyant mage, a goofball knight pledge and a young alchemist-now had to take care of, thanks to the untimely death of the King of Ontur. A quest to find an ancient place, concealing an artifact of unmeasurable power and rumored to be deadly. And posthaste, before it falls into the wrong hands. That's something all grandmothers ask of their granddaughters sometime in their lifetime, right? And all that was at stake was the stability of the kingdom: no pressure. Set in a world where magic is vital, where mages are as equally feared and shunned as they're needed. A temporarily Kingless kingdom where vultures wait for the perfect time to take a plunge. A world where secrets and lies are as abundant, dangerous and necessary as magic. But something else brews in the Kingdom of Ontur: something bigger than Jocasta and her Grandmother's secrets. ⭐ 1st place in Fantasy, The Crystal Crown Awards 2017 || Highest ranking : #46 in Fantasy 03/04/2018 #writteninaction you can read a review here: https://www.wattpad.com/471550430-island-of-lost-toys-reviews-great-reads-for-the

Jewels of the Crown by heliotropegirl

Adellia has grown up surrounded by rules and regulations. She's been prepped from birth to eventually reside in the throne that has been in her family for what feels like forever. Unfortunately, her destiny is quickly approaching. Her father is dead, and her mother has only a couple of months to live according to doctors. All eyes in the castle, and kingdom, turn to Adellia expecting her to step into her mother's shoes. However, both women aren't ready to give up their lives just yet. Wanting to learn more about her kingdom, and the people of it, before she is forced into an arranged marriage and the throne for the rest of her life, Adellia ventures out into the kingdom to do just that. While there, Adellia meets a young blacksmith by the name of Faron and gets sucked into a plot that goes against her, and her mother's wishes. Will she be able to venture into the unknown, and survive out of the watchful eye of the palace? This book has sexual reference and mentions of things that could possibly be triggering to some - e.g. young motherhood and loss of a parent. This work is usually split into two parts, but I have decided to take down the second part, and consider the first part, one book for now, so I can work on the second. When the second part/book has been finished, I'll decide whether I like it as one book or to reincorporate the rest of the book to make it one. Entered in the Wattys(2020)!

Turning Nightmares Into Dreams by lee-reid

After carelessly promising to marry the king of monsters, Elle wakes up to find herself trapped in a kingdom of mythical creatures. Soon she discovers that behind the king's stern facade lies a kind heart and vulnerability. As she gets to know him better, she realizes that he can also help her confront skeletons from her past. While they delve deeper into their relationship, Elle becomes aware of other forces at play, determined to achieve their own goals at the expense of her and her future with the king. She must uncover the truth behind the people's attitude towards the monarch and unravel the secrets the king is keeping hidden from her. Time is of the essence, and Elle must find out the truth before it's too late.

The Pirate's Ransom by LeeraIvy

Prim Claremonte is nothing short of royalty. Her life has been one of riches, balls, and endless pampering. Things only begin to look brighter when her father is appointed heir to the throne. Prim's life would become infinitely grander than it already was. However, this has painted a target on her back. Captain Caspian Flynn is eager to increase the wealth of his crew, and himself. Ransoming the daughter of a Crown Prince will ensure that his goal is met. There are many who have sought this same treasure. Their failures meant an opportunity for him. After all, who better to hunt a treasure than a pirate? Warning: This book, while being a work of fiction, still deals with real elements. There will be chapters dealing with abuse, depression, gore, PTSD, and other topics which some might find triggering. (There is one spicy bonus chapter at the very end of the book which was added after its initial completion.) Completed May 14, 2021 Book 1 of 2 Followed by "The Hunter's Pursuit" *UNSOLICITED CRITICS MAY BE MUTED* see bio

Dangerous Thoughts by Bdicocco

*Wattys Winner 2022* Charles Abbot is finally living the life he has always dreamed of. At only 25, he has managed to turn his unique magical ability of copying memories into a profitable business. However, his comfortable life is shattered when he is tricked by a thief into extracting a dangerous memory. Not only does it reveal that there's a cult murdering children in their city, but by possessing this memory, Charles' life--and the lives of everyone close to him--are now in danger. Recruiting the help of a gay potion-maker and a ten-year-old lightning-wielding prodigy, Charles must now find that thief and try to put an end to this cult's workings. But it won't be easy. In a world where each magician's power is unique and at times undetectable, it's hard to know who to trust... Set in a world of magic inspired by 1860s Victorian England, Dangerous Thoughts is full of diverse characters and interesting twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of Sorcery of Thorns, Clockwork Angel, and Netflix's Stranger Things. Victorian Fantasy - New Adult - Diverse Characters ~70,000 words ~~~ Originally written for the 2020 Open Novella Contest; now a full-length novel! Awards: ONC 2020 Shortlister Winner in the "Sci-Fi/Fantasy" category for the 2020 Prime Awards Featured on the Badass Reads Ambassador Profile Featured on the Wattpad Stars official profile Featured on Wattpad's "Fresh Reads" list The Wattys 2022 Winner in Fantasy! If you are reading this story on any other website than W A T T P A D or Y O N D E R, then this story has been stolen, and you are likely getting a virus on your computer! Please beware of plagiarizing websites!

The Traitor of Inlustris by rose-crowned

As a new queen rises to power, the kings of Caeleste grow unrest. The Inlustris in their sights, they send an assassin to Antonella Feulune's palace, and the war is declared. Inexperienced and filled with grief, Antonella sends off her fiancé on a thirty day trip to get her a rose in hopes of feeling better. She takes the opportunity to use her magic to disguise herself as a commoner and escapes palace grounds, her goal to find all the information needed to defeat the surrounding kingdoms of Caeleste before they flattened them into nothing. When she runs into dangerous rogue gang, the Tenebrosus Bleeders, she's forced to join them to avoid having her head severed from her body. Parading around as a gang member, she must keep up with her disguise. Tensions are heightening. The people are turning against her. The land of Caeleste is suffering. But she will not allow the Inlustris to fall into the hands of the greedy, and she's not afraid to burn everything to the ground to protect it. A battle of light and dark magic, buried secrets, manipulation, and betrayal. ********************* Cover: @aneonsky

A Royal's Tale [COMPLETED] by joymoment

Wattys 2022 shortlist "I love it!!!! Can't wait for more!!!!" - ligabu2004 A Loria Tale #3 Lydia is the wild fourth daughter in the royal family of the West Isles, hoping to one day sail away and see the world. Wilder is the son to the Commander of the Royal Guard, destined to take his father's place, knowing that his role will forever keep him from being with the girl he loves. Alwyn is the daughter of a pirate captain and finally in command of her own ship with her brother Cyrus, but as a young woman she faces opposition to her command. Zavier never wanted the throne but as a prince still faces the duty of being betrothed to the West Isles' Princess. When disaster strikes the kingdom of the West Isles, these four will find themselves thrown together and faced with the challenge of working together to save a kingdom. "This book is absolutely incredible! It has outstanding character growth and is full of a lot of twists and turns! You won't be disappointed with this one." - littleE4 "Loved it so so much❤" - malekhu- "VERY EXCITED!!!" - Rayane2332004 "Oh my goodness I can't even. I absolutely love the journey all the characters have to take. It really shows a lot of growth for them and I really can't wait to see how they end up" - fashionista203 "I'm loving it! I know I'm going to love this story and every character in it✨" - isa__books "I love all of the characters! Seeing the action and adventure through each of their perspectives is so engaging!" - _spalsh_ #1 in Rebel

A Grace of Crowns | ☑ Queenkiller, Kingmaker #1 by AM-Prabeswar

❖ QUEENKILLER, KINGMAKER Book 1 ❖ Feudal Southeast-Asia filled with magic, daemons, and a royal conspiracy. This is Isla's quest for the truth, and her slow spiral into becoming her very own worst nightmare. When the gods ascended thousands of years ago, they left behind the divine gift of theurgy. Its powers still echo amongst men, but run fiercer yet in the blood of kings and queens. And one of them will stop at nothing before Isla is dead. A betrayal lures her out of refuge and into her journey home, where she must unmask her enemies before they unmask her. The theurgy that she has had to keep hidden for many years can be her greatest ally or her most lethal foil. Only her wits can guide her through the dangerous politics of the Surikh court. But amidst the plots and schemes bubbling around her, she uncovers something far more sinister than the identity of her enemies. Something that can change her entire life; indeed, entire kingdoms. ↝ this work contains violence, profanity, and sexual references ↜ ↝ Winner of Wattys 2016 HQ Love Award ↝ Winner of FANTASCI's first Chosen One ↝ Winner of The Cryptic Awards 2018 ↝ Featured in Fantasy as of 18-01-2017 ↝ Wattpad Editor's Pick January 2021

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Monster x Reader: Loyal to the King, Never to the Kingdom cover

The Heart of a Wielder (Book One of The Wielders Trilogy) ✔️ cover

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Turning Nightmares Into Dreams cover

The Pirate's Ransom cover

Dangerous Thoughts cover

The Traitor of Inlustris cover

A Royal's Tale [COMPLETED] cover

A Grace of Crowns | ☑ Queenkiller, Kingmaker #1 cover

Monster x Reader: Loyal to the King, Never to the Kingdom

You are the spymaster to the King of all Kings, and the power that hides in his shadow. You have taught him, protected him, and suffered seven years of pain at his hands; despite the scars he inflicted, you remained his shield in the dark. Warding off his enemies and stoically, irrivocably loyal to the man behind the throne. When his behavior toward you rapidly changes, you are left to rediscover the man you knew all those years ago and rekindle the tension you had never once acted upon while in battle. Even if he is no longer a man at all. (This is a reader insert in what I would like to call the badass royalty vein of fantasy. Also posted on AO3 ).