Sleight of Hand
- Reads 39
- Votes 0
- Parts 12
MatureOngoing1h 35m
Last published Thu, Oct 17, 2019
The Glaranic Kingdom, a land of complex magics, is under attack from inside and out.
Daltin Bydeed, a battle mage with a questionable past, works together with a master of the wilds, a druid named Drezzen Drell and the former High Priestess of a murderous cult, to fight off both.
They fight the savage lizardmen from across the frozen seas, resistant to magic and intent on slaughtering every one of them. The lizards' god-king, Rakaskashin, a behemoth in size and viciousness, is not only bent on conquering their lands but has tasked his soldiers with the annihilation of all other races.
From within, the capable High General Alaric leads the fight against the lizards, as he is counseled by Jostiel the High Judge, and master mage, of the Kingdom. But they must deal with a murderous fallen warlord and the frenzied attacks of a feral ancient draconian being.
But, just as a magician would practice their tricks, someone is using sleight of hand, right before their eyes. What could it possibly be that they seek? And how much are they willing to sacrifice to attain it?
All Rights Reserved
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Prescient
When dreams stop being dreams, things get confusing. Anna is back - back in a place she once thought was just a product of her imagination. The silvery locks, bluish-grey eyes, and the pointed ears prove that much. Her dreams were memories. The same memories that led up to her death... well, her first death, before she slipped through a crack in the Halls of Mandos. Ash, blood, and fire haunt her, the sounds of a dying, burning city echoing in her head whenever she tries to rest. Coming back from death is never easy. Death leaves scars on one's very soul, but who better to heal those wounds than the company of her kin? There's only one problem. Returning to her kin in Arda means facing the elf she sacrificed her life for. The one whose heart she broke all those years ago. But she doesn't have an option to stay away. Every day the call of the sea grows stronger for him, and it's not his time just yet. He is their emissary, and it's time they finally gave something back. Even if that something happens to be the love he's convinced he lost years ago. SEQUEL TO 'REMEMBER' PAIRINGS: Glorfindel/OC Crossposted on AO3 and ff.net, the link to my profile for AO3 is in my bio, and my username is the same anyway. I do not own the image on the cover and it has been used entirely for non-profit, but if the owner wishes for me to take it down, then please inform me. I also don't own Lord of the Rings - this is called a fanfiction for a reason.Complete
BOOK 1: Marked by Flame ( Currently Editing)
*****BOOK ONE****** Set in a continent called Irevalen, where the skies are ruled by dragon-shifters - immortal beings who can take human form, but never fully shed their beast. Centuries ago, a Blood Treaty was made between dragons and the last surviving human kingdom. To maintain balance and peace, a dragon from the royal bloodline must bond with a human every 500 years - not just a marriage, but a soul-binding, deep magic deal that ensures dragons don't destroy the mortal realm with their fire and fury. The catch? The human bride is always chosen by fate. No one picks. No one can refuse. Or so they say. --- 🔥 The Male Lead: Kaelith Vyron, the current heir to the SKYCOURT throne - feared warrior, emotionless strategist, and cold-blooded dragon prince. Has rejected the idea of love his whole life. Is terrified of what the soul-bond might do to him (dragons who bond can be consumed by obsession). Is pissed that fate tied him to a weak, mortal girl. Thinks she'll break. Plans to scare her off. But she doesn't. And it wrecks him. --- 🕊️ The Female Lead: Liora Vane, 22-year-old healer's apprentice from the far southern coast. Orphaned young. Grew up with books, herbs, and freedom. Hates the idea of fate deciding who she marries. Thinks dragons are cruel, inhuman monsters. When she's taken from her village and presented to Kaelith, she fights back - hard. Swears she'll never belong to him. But then... she sees pieces of his humanity. And it terrifies her more than the fire ever did.Complete
Blood And Fire
In a world where vampires seek to enslave humans and use them as cattle for the slaughter, one force stands in the way of their conquest. Planet Draconos used to be ruled by dragons eons before human or vampire existed. Now commanded by the sun deity, Pyronius, the mighty winged serpents have become linked to the humans they have vowed to protect. When a dragon is hatched at the same moment a human is born, the two become life partners-dragon and rider. Now in planet Draconos's most desperate hour, a boy is born both vampire and Dragon rider. Considered freaks, the unlikely boy and dragon are forced to live a life of exile until recent events throw the duo into the world at war. Will Nick and Drake side with the Dragon riders and help them turn the tide of war in their favor? Or will the ancient vampire, Vlad, corrupt our heroes with the evil powers of the Ooze?Complete![Moon Chasers: Into the storm [Finished]](https://img.wattpad.com/cover/291534808-256-k401612.jpg)
Moon Chasers: Into the storm [Finished]
*Book one of the ongoing Moon chasers trilogy" When war is declared by the king of Sivion against the Bevinian empire Jory find himself caught in the crossfire of a battle, however it doesn't seem like both side of the battle have any link to the empire or the kingdom. After managing to survive the halfling is kidnapped by two of the fighter. Upon waking up they tell him something that will change his life. A little bit against his will he get caught in an interdimensional treasure hunt to find a long lost artefact capable of saving the world.Complete
Accidentally Divine - The MoonBlood Prophecy Series SAMPLE ONLY
Accidentally Divine The MoonBlood Prophecy Series Reverse Harem | Fated Mates | Spicy Fantasy Romance | 18+ Rhiannan wakes up in a world she doesn't recognize, with no memory of who she is, but power bleeds from her bones, and something ancient stirs inside her. Thrust thousands of years into the future, she finds herself hunted, soul-bound to powerful strangers, and caught in the grip of a prophecy she doesn't understand. She's not just a woman. She's a goddess born weapon wrapped in trauma, sarcasm, and divine rage. Andopeer is a realm ruled by elemental magic, gods, corrupted royals, and shadow creatures clawing to escape the veil. The prophecy says she'll rise with six fated mates and shatter the darkness, but nobody said she'd survive it. 💥 What to Expect: Reverse harem (why choose?) Fated mates + soulbonds Found family, betrayal, and divine trauma Sentient AI, pirates, wolf packs, dragons, gods Steamy 18+ scenes and complex emotional healing Forbidden magic, blood rituals, and shadow realms Main Mates 🔥 Arwen - Exiled fae prince & pirate captain (panther shifter, chaos incarnate) 🐺 Kaleb - Wolf pack alpha, elemental tech genius, creator of Sasha the AI 🩸Liam- ancient sexy vampire 🐉 Elisha - Dragon king, primal and possessive 👿 Sable- a delicious demon with trauma ⚠️ Trigger Warnings: trauma, violence, PTSD, memory loss, abuse mentions, explicit sexual content. 18+ only. If you like badass heroines, dark magic, divine prophecy, and spicy bonds that break the rules of fate... this series is for you.Complete
Of Men Made Gods
Faced with an enemy with superior numbers, the Danu, or first people, had chosen to flee after decades of endless battles. Years later, as they are getting accustomed to their new home, they find that their enemy is hunting for them again. Chaos follows, as these ancient people are filled with bone trembling fear at the thought of annihilation. In this time of uncertainty, a man, Lucifio Lamourn, turns to the one thing his people had more than any other; magic. He proposes a plan so drastic that it'll literally change the face of the land itself. More than a hundred years later, news of that same enemy arrives to the now prosperous home of the magicians who call themselves Druids. And just as his ancestor had done in his own time, Avon Lamourn puts forward a radical plan of his own. He only has to convince the rulers of his people that his way would avert the coming war with the least amount of risk, a task he soon finds is no easy thing in itself.Complete
The Orc's Consort I: Born of Blackwater
IMPORTANT: This manuscript is a rough draft - widely unedited. There may be grammar, spelling, and pacing issues. I've been working on this story since 2023 in my original manuscript and hope to one day publish the final, extended version. I could see him grinning out of the corner of my eye. He was enjoying this far too much. "Just do not ever scare me like that again, Jasper," I fussed. He winced as I moved the cloth across his ribs. "Or what?" he toyed. I stopped and glared at him, stammering, trying to think of something clever. "I-I'll... I don't know, but I'll think of something." Before I knew it, Jasper had his arm around my waist and pulled me into the tub with a splash. "Jasper," I gasped. In a world where humans and orcs have been at war for centuries, 22-year-old Lady Brenna of Blackwater Hold is sent to the Northern Orruk Horde - an unheard-of act. Her father, King Corvus, pledged her to the chief, Jasper Bloodborne, to save his own life. Were these orcs the beasts her father taught her to fear? She soon learns how wrong she was - and that her time in the Northern Orruk Mountains will change everything she thought she knew about loyalty, courage, and desire. ⚠️ Content Warning: This story contains sexual content, mentions of SA, miscarriage, abortion, violence, and gore. Reader discretion is advised. Copyright © [2023] EM-Albright All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in whole, in part, or in any manner without the written consent of the copyright holder, and any infringement of this is a violation of copyright law. Written and Illustrated by EM-AlbrightComplete
Fated To The Fae King
▪️FANTASY ROMANCE▪️ "You call it madness, but I call it love," Alaric mused. With a scoff, I replied, "What would you even know about love?" His gaze softened, a hint of melancholy brushing his features, "More than you might think, Golnar. We Fae are not as detached as you would believe." "And yet, here we stand, half orc breed and Fae King, worlds apart..." **** On the Isle of Wrobel, where destinies are intricately spun by the threads of ancient magic, the Fae have been regaining their power. Alaric reigns as the formidable Fae King, steering his people towards a war against the orcs. But as the clash of armies commences, destiny takes an unexpected turn-Alaric's path crosses with Golnar's, revealing a connection that transcends anything either of them could have expected. Alaric's heart finds its solace in the presence of Golnar, a unique hybrid, half-Orc and half-human. Amidst the fading echoes of battle, a delicate bond blossoms, defying the odds and challenging the conventions of their world. Golnar, once perceived as an enemy, now becomes a puzzle piece in Alaric's destiny. The aftermath unveils a web of intrigue, power struggles, and uncertain loyalties. Golnar stands at a crossroads, torn between embracing her newfound identity as the Fae King's mate and forging her own path, unburdened by expectations. In a world where duties collide, in a tale of passion, redemption, and the power to rewrite fate; can love prove that, against all odds, anything is possible? 🔅Rated R: Contains thematic issues, adult language, MATURE sexual content, violence and possible triggers. ------------------------------------------------- Cover Photo: Edited by @KimberlyTanithMarie using an image generated from Midjourney © All rights reserved 2023 I DO NOT consent to my story being translated, copied or otherwise reproduced by anyone.Complete
When dreams stop being dreams, things get confusing. Anna is back - back in a place she once thought was just a product of her imagination. The silvery locks, bluish-grey eyes, and the pointed ears prove that much. Her dreams were memories. The same memories that led up to her death... well, her first death, before she slipped through a crack in the Halls of Mandos. Ash, blood, and fire haunt her, the sounds of a dying, burning city echoing in her head whenever she tries to rest. Coming back from death is never easy. Death leaves scars on one's very soul, but who better to heal those wounds than the company of her kin? There's only one problem. Returning to her kin in Arda means facing the elf she sacrificed her life for. The one whose heart she broke all those years ago. But she doesn't have an option to stay away. Every day the call of the sea grows stronger for him, and it's not his time just yet. He is their emissary, and it's time they finally gave something back. Even if that something happens to be the love he's convinced he lost years ago. SEQUEL TO 'REMEMBER' PAIRINGS: Glorfindel/OC Crossposted on AO3 and ff.net, the link to my profile for AO3 is in my bio, and my username is the same anyway. I do not own the image on the cover and it has been used entirely for non-profit, but if the owner wishes for me to take it down, then please inform me. I also don't own Lord of the Rings - this is called a fanfiction for a reason.
More detailsContent Guidelines