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Darkness and Light

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Parts 3
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For hundreds of years the Darklings have been banished to the Inkbane Forest by powerful magic. The Kingdom of Light has grown and flourished, but so too have the Darkling cities... built in darkness. 

Then, one day, a Darkling Prince and his two servants step out of the forest and into the light. He finds himself in the capitol city and connects himself to the local underground. 

This is a compilation of short stories. Some will be like chapters building on s story while others will be at a separate point in time. 

Drawn cover coming soon.All Rights Reserved

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The Phantom of the Woods by Bl00mingTales

In the quiet, superstitious town of Hollow's End, whispers circulate about a boy who lives deep in the woods-a boy cursed with half the face of a skeleton, feared by all who dare to speak his name. The townspeople warn that the forest is haunted, urging everyone to stay far from its shadowy borders. Lily, a daring 19-year-old who has never believed in old tales, sneaks into the woods one night, driven by her unshakable curiosity. There, she meets Kael, a mysterious and brooding figure whose life has been marred by a curse that forced him into isolation. Kael, now 23, lives alone in a secluded cabin, hiding behind a mask that conceals the skeletal half of his face. To his surprise, Lily isn't frightened by his appearance-she sees past the curse to the man he truly is. As the two grow closer, their bond begins to challenge the very beliefs that have kept Kael isolated for years. But the curse that haunts Kael runs deeper than anyone in the town knows. As Lily delves into the mystery of what really happened to Kael, she discovers that the curse isn't just about his appearance-it's tied to a dark secret that could destroy them both. In The Phantom of the Woods, Lily and Kael must face the unknown together, unearthing the truth behind the curse and testing whether love can break through the barriers of fear and isolation. Their journey leads them into the heart of the forest's darkness, where secrets, danger, and the very essence of Kael's humanity are at stake.

Light Eternal by Caeweth92

The realm of the fairy's, a world alien to mortals, filled with beings of legends and folklore. It is a land only a hairs breadth away from earth, yet completely unreachable. It is a word of strange and seemingly inconsistent rules, governed by magic and its unpredictable nature. Fairies of all types reside in this world, each specializing in different magic, ranging from the most basic elemental magic, to shape shifting, and even traveling between worlds. Within this world is a forest so deep and dark, it is named Forest of the Eternal Night. It is home to dangerous beasts and monsters of myth, yet within the deepest darkest reaches live the beautiful Night Fae: Talented tailors, dream weavers, and master artisans. Each bears a different color moonstone embedded in their chest, which supplies their powerful magic. Along side each Night Fae exists a spider familiar, a creature whom converts dream energy into the finest silk imaginable. They lead extremely private lives, but one day a young woman dares to leave the confines of her forest home to see the world beyond. What will await her?

Redemption's Song and other short stories by TheOrangutan

My second collection of short stories, but longer than the works in my Read my Shorts collection. This volume consists of anything more than 1000 words and includes new works, re-writes of a few older pieces and anything else I found on my computer that I'd forgotten to post before. It will contain steampunk, historical fiction, urban fantasy, science fiction, fantasy, slipstream, sci-fantasy, horror, paranormal, general oddity and anything else that happens to fall out of my ears as ideas formulate into stories. Enjoy. Comments and constructive feedback always welcomed.

Bound By Blood by loreleinefelliwrites

She couldn't see. She never could. But then, she stared into the brown of his eyes and suddenly the world lit on fire. Selene has been blind her whole life. She wished to see once again, to be able to see the world with her own vision and not by the hands of another. So, she made a wish, fooled into a blood pact with a demon from the underworld. Now, she's being stolen from the human lands and brought to the Dark King, death and anguish following closely behind. She hates him with everything in her, an anger and hate so primal, she's never felt anything like it. She vows to never be compliant. To hate with such a passion, that her revenge over takes everything else. But everything changes when she meets the King for the first time. She can finally see.

Embers of Fate by dark_books_rom

FINISHED ~11000 words Short story In the ancient, untamed forests beyond the village of Everspring, Selene is drawn by a mysterious, unrelenting call that whispers of forgotten magic and hidden truths. When she encounters Kael-a fierce yet enigmatic shifter who can transform into a dragon-her life is irrevocably altered. Bound to the forest by powers older than time, Kael warns her of the dangers lurking in the shadows, but the connection between them is undeniable, pulling them closer even as it threatens to consume them both. As Selene delves deeper into the secrets of the forest, she discovers a destiny intertwined with Kael's, one that could either save or doom them. Together, they must navigate a world of ancient forces, dark desires, and a bond that blazes hotter than dragon fire. But as passion ignites and secrets unravel, they realize that the price of their connection may be more than they're willing to pay. "Embers of Fate" is a captivating tale of love, magic, and destiny, where two souls are bound by forces beyond their control, and the flames of their passion threaten to burn everything in their path. Will Selene and Kael's bond be their salvation, or will it lead to their destruction?

Tales of the FoLD by SeirinaEvaresia

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Medley of Fairy Tales by authorallisonbrown

NS Writer's Group compiled a book of short fairy tales. Six members from varying backgrounds each wrote a fairy tale for the compilation. I will share mine, Bearskin, with you. It is about a girl who is tormented by the town bully, but discovers that his cruelness comes from living with an abusive father. Just when she begins to see who he truly is, his father curses him with a seven year bear curse. Though he looks like a monster on the outside, does he have the strength to overcome his upbringing and the terrible curse, or will he become a monster on the inside as well?

Dresden's Haunted Forest by Alfie_Stephens_99

A short horror story set in Dresden, Germany. In the city of Dresden, it was rather notorious for the forest in the Eastern Part of the town in which several people went missing. The story focuses on one of the citizens of Dresden, Reinhardt Hitzlsperger, during his teenage years whose friend went missing in the forest and it's up to Reinhardt to save Heine from harm's way and defeat his dark past.

Loving Husband by Luthien_Telemnar

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The King's Assassin by HannahGLaine

** Complete - EDITING** In a kingdom where magic is forbidden, Selene serves as the King's Assassin, bound to his every command. Though, she has no memory of who she truly is -- only the name the King has told her. In the crowded, suffocating city, she struggles to think clearly, to remember something. But remembering is dangerous; it could make the King angry. And angering the King something she dares not risk. Yet, when Selene begins dreaming of a mysterious man with amber eyes, fragments of her memories begin to return. As her past slowly pieces itself together, she faces the question -- will learning the truth of who she is give her the strength to claim her freedom, or will it spell doom for herself and the kingdom she has come to call home?

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The Phantom of the Woods

In the quiet, superstitious town of Hollow's End, whispers circulate about a boy who lives deep in the woods-a boy cursed with half the face of a skeleton, feared by all who dare to speak his name. The townspeople warn that the forest is haunted, urging everyone to stay far from its shadowy borders. Lily, a daring 19-year-old who has never believed in old tales, sneaks into the woods one night, driven by her unshakable curiosity. There, she meets Kael, a mysterious and brooding figure whose life has been marred by a curse that forced him into isolation. Kael, now 23, lives alone in a secluded cabin, hiding behind a mask that conceals the skeletal half of his face. To his surprise, Lily isn't frightened by his appearance-she sees past the curse to the man he truly is. As the two grow closer, their bond begins to challenge the very beliefs that have kept Kael isolated for years. But the curse that haunts Kael runs deeper than anyone in the town knows. As Lily delves into the mystery of what really happened to Kael, she discovers that the curse isn't just about his appearance-it's tied to a dark secret that could destroy them both. In The Phantom of the Woods, Lily and Kael must face the unknown together, unearthing the truth behind the curse and testing whether love can break through the barriers of fear and isolation. Their journey leads them into the heart of the forest's darkness, where secrets, danger, and the very essence of Kael's humanity are at stake.