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Villanueva
In a world where heroes are celebrated as saviors but often leave destruction in their wake, villains and monsters are forced to survive in the shadows. The Tenebris Academy trains the next generation of villains, not just to master their abilities but to challenge the flawed morality of the so-called heroes.
Kael, a soft-hearted dragon, never wanted to follow the path of villainy. Yet, his mother, a powerful white dragon and a member of the Board of Wickedness, sent him to the academy for his protection. Now, joined by a ragtag group of outcasts-including Kiko, a celestial kitsune seeking revenge; Reiko, an ocean kitsune with a sharp tongue and a gentle soul; Wei, a mischievous demon bunny with a knack for trouble; Hael, the aloof yet terrifying descendant of the dark god Zane; Merin, a serene selkie torn between two worlds; and Iode, a regal griffin spy whose allegiance wavers-the group must navigate their dangerous, divided world.
This world consists of three main regions:
Noctra, where darkness thrives, home to the academy and countless monsters.
The Wild Lands, untamed territories where laws don't exist.
Lumosia, a shining beacon of heroism, where the Sanctum-a sanctimonious institution training heroes-vows to annihilate every monster and villain.
As they undertake missions in hostile lands, face betrayal within their ranks, and unravel the twisted truths of their world, Kael and his friends must learn to trust one another. Yet, the weight of their pasts and the looming threat of the Sanctum challenge their bonds and their convictions.
Through sharp wit, comical banter, and moments of vulnerability, Villanueva delves into the fine line between good and evil. At its heart, it's a story of friendship, rebellion, and the courage to carve your own path in a world determined to define you.
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But what is becoming a villan without a bit of chaos?
{Completed}
Highest Ranking: # 1 in Fantasy (01/28/17)
Book. 1
My blood boiled at the thought of one of them in our streets, hidden in plain sight, perhaps even by one of the kids from the orphanages. Would it murder innocent human children? You bet. Would it even think twice about gutting a starving child? Never.
What could do this, you're probably asking. But it boils down to one single word. One word that made anger I hadn't known I possessed, roar to life like a pissed off lion. One word that sent a cold chill spider-walking down my spine.
Faeries.
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Eve Scotts's world is divided by magic - The Order of the Seven who rules over her kingdom with a steel fist and the murderous faeries's she'll be forced to fight when she turns eighteen. Eve is a dueler, a human that dabbles in the elements to fight in underground scuffles for some extra coin to feed her fellow orphans back home. But she has a secret weapon: She can wield ice magic - a magic that is only reserved for the High Witches at court.
But she makes a mistake. She exposes herself. Rumors are spreading of a small orphan girl who can wield the power of ice, and it isn't long until the Order sends one of their own to snatch up the bounty.
In exchange for the secrecy of her special gift, Eve agrees to participate in the Witches Academy, where humans are taught to wield the power of the elements and become powerful witch soldiers for the Order's disposal. As Eve is drawn further into the Witch world, she risks everything to learn more about her power and her lineage.
With her frozen heart melting for the Count of Night, Sebastian O'Neill, Eve is thrown into a cyclone of love, betrayal, and family drama she hadn't even known an orphan could inherit. Soon, Eve must decide: Is love, or survival more important?
Word Count: 102,000.