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Dark the Winter

MrDavidSteedman

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Reads 33
Votes 3
Parts 15
Time 3h 28m

MrDavidSteedman

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Far, far away on the world, Arklight, the ancient power of the wayfarers lies dormant. Hidden in plain sight, Cecily and Isaac travel with a circus practising this power, desperate to keep their waning way of life alive. For the wayfarers are being taken for reasons unknown and it's all the pair can do to stay ahead of the forces determined to take them.

Across the sea, in the land of Keyhaven, a new form of clean energy brings together two nations, but forces are on the move, the city is under siege. Alana, a knight of the icy Crescent, and Kal, a librarian in the great Keyhaven library become embroiled in a plot to destabilise the world. And all the while, it seems to revolve around the secrets of the wayfarers most believe to be dead.

Worlds awaken. History will burn. The wayfarers will be free.All Rights Reserved

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Deck of Fate by lexyjean

Elora walks into the Assembly knowing full well that her chances of becoming anything other than a powerless Club, her family's symbol, are close to zero, and she is grateful for it. She has no desire to become a Diamond, with their supernatural intelligence, or a Heart with elemental magic, or Gods forbid, one of those pretentious special-powered Spades. She has always been resigned to serving the symbols she loathes, hoping to escape poverty and provide a better life for her mother. But when the Assembly brands her as a Spade, Elora's world is upended. Thrust into a deadly training base where survival is a test of will, she must navigate a world of privilege and power while grappling with her own prejudices. Rhiya Evergreen, Elora's best friend, has long dreamed of escaping Umbralyn, their shared city of the powerless. When assigned to serve one of the most prestigious families in Arcana, she believes she's found her way out. But her newfound life of luxury comes at a cost, as she uncovers dangerous secrets that threaten to shatter everything she thought she wanted. As Elora and Rhiya's paths diverge, they must navigate the truth about their society, their symbols, and themselves. When the Clubs disappear and Arcana's fragile balance of power starts to crack, Elora and Rhiya must choose between embracing their new roles or dismantling the system that defines them.

The Heart of the Aether by DakotaMarshallBrown

Long ago, the first mages drew power from the Aether - an endless, shimmering current that flows through all life. But what was once harmony, has become hierarchy. Now, the shining city of Aetheion rules over the realm. Mage nobility wield the Aether as both weapon and crown. Beneath their radiance, shadows grow deep. In the slums beneath Aetheion, a young fighter named Sylas Kincaid survives each day with bloodied fists and a will that refuses to break. Though unmarked by magic, his endurance draws the eye of a mysterious broker who pulls him into the brutal underground - The Ember Pits. Far above, in the marble halls of the Grand Library, prodigy mage Lucien Vortan studies the laws of the Aether under a mentor whose secrets run darker than ink. When Lucien's experiments draw him into the city's hidden underbelly, he begins to see the true cost of power - and how close the world stands to unraveling. Meanwhile, in the quiet riverside town of Riverspire, herbalist apprentice Eira hides her gift from the world - a rare form of Aether sight that lets her perceive the whispers of the land itself. When a stranger arrives with glowing veins and a plea for help, Eira is drawn toward a destiny that will shatter her peaceful life. Three souls - one without magic, one bound by it, and one chosen by it. Their paths will converge upon the ancient truth of the Aether Heart... and the fragile balance that holds their world together.

Blood debt by Sonya_Cloud

Could an ordinary student, Lina, have ever imagined that a simple trip to a café would completely shatter her perception of the world and divide her life into "before" and "after"? For millennia, a magical veil had been securely hidden from prying eyes, separating two worlds and guarding terrifying secrets of the past. But what happens when the past comes knocking, plunging her into a world filled with danger, mysteries, and palace intrigues? There is no turning back, and no room for error. But will she be able to choose the right side in this mad scramble for power and survive as she strives to fulfill the blood debt of her ancestors? ❗️WARNINGS❗️ The book contains: ✯ Alcohol consumption, which the author does not endorse. ✯ Scenes of murder with graphic details. ✯ Erotic scenes, which, although not central to the plot, will definitely appear in the book. ✯ I also apologize if the language of the story is not entirely correct. English is not my native language, so the translation may sometimes be a bit unusual.

The hidden heir:Beyond the crown by Anyashade

In the high-tech, magic-touched kingdom of **Aurelia**, every royal is born into the spotlight - except one. **Princess Elara Vale**, the youngest child of the royal family, was hidden from the world after a prophecy declared she would "awaken what was lost." To keep her safe, her parents erased her existence from public records. She grew up surrounded by love from her siblings but always behind walls, longing to see the world for herself. When her secret is accidentally leaked, Elara runs away - not in rebellion, but in search of freedom, identity, and purpose. In the neon city of **Ravenport**, she meets **Kael Arden**, a quiet mechanic with no memory of his childhood and a strange amulet that glows in her presence. As they form a bond, they're joined by a group of unexpected friends - a hacker, a healer, and a street magician - each searching for their own truth. Together, they discover that Kael is the lost prince of the long-vanished Shadow Realm, kidnapped at birth, and that the prophecy ties both of them to the future of their worlds. Through their journey, Elara learns what it means to live beyond a title. Kael learns what it means to belong. And their friends - ordinary people with extraordinary hearts - become the family they choose. It's a story about **finding friendship, courage, and self-worth** in a world that often defines you by what you were born to be - not who you choose to become.

Black As Night (Tales of Axalia Book 1) by natashapennysville

Jade Black, who has always branded herself as an outsider, has had an utterly normal life until out of nowhere, she begins having strange visions and developing peculiar new powers. She soon discovers that she is no normal human; rather her roots lie in magical Axalia, a realm where power and destiny go hand in hand. Her journey to figure out her identity and unlock the power within her is facilitated by Aliaksei Thorne, aka, Alex, a dashing and enigmatic warrior who comes to escort her to Axalia. However, this journey is bound to come with peril because her enemies will stop at nothing in order to come to grips with her true potential. While escaping deathly dangers and unearthing ancient secrets alongside Alex, Jade discovers that he is her fated mate which complicates their already perilous mission. Time is not on their side and with impending danger closing in, Jade has the task of controlling her powers-will she meet the ultimatum? In a world full of lies, who can she trust? Will Jade accept her fate or are the antagonists waiting in the dark going to snuff her power out for good?

Daughter of Ice and Fire by Mahismom

Lihleih has been disguising herself for years. But a stroke of bad luck lands her in front of the King, a man who relishes cruelty. His sentence is a cruel joke, one she is determined to escape. One that she will kill him for when she does. Prince Averit hates his father but is helpless to stop the man's madness. Certain Lihleih is the answer to his problems, he does everything in his power to save her, believing her gratitude will force her to do as he asks. When she disappears, he enlists the aid of his Captain of the guard in an effort to find her. Gauthier is the captain of Prince Averit's guard. He would lay down his life for the Prince, who happens to be his best friend as well. When the Prince dispatches him on an errand, he happily complies, never anticipating his life is about to change in ways he never expected. Kisari is the Ashtiman of the Gypshens. Tasked with keeping the tribe safe, she risks everything to save a foreigner's life. Finding herself falling for the man, she sends him searching for answers to questions he never thought to ask. The four begin a journey that will reveal secrets long buried. Secrets that could either destroy or save the kingdom Of Crusseria. Secrets that will change all of them most of all Lihleih. For LIhleih is not who everyone believes her to be. And the past she has so carefully hidden is about to come back, forcing her to admit that you can never hide from what you are. Or what you will need to become.

The Guardian Crystal by crazygirlgs

Luma was born with powers that she cannot control along with nightmares of an ancient past that she cannot remember. Desperate for answers, she teams up with her best friend, an exiled history professor, and a rogue smuggler/thief with a murky past of his own to uncover the truth behind an ancient artifact said to hold unimaginable power and may hold the key to her unknown past. But when they cross paths with a kidnapped princess and a deadly assassin with powers eerily connected to Luma, the quest becomes more dangerous than any of them imagined. Secrets unravel, loyalties are tested, a stirring revolution, and Luma must face her destiny that could change the fate of their world.

Far from the Sea by JessTitone

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Tides of the Enchanted Grove by Rashmi80412078

In a world where knowledge is power, Elara, a young woman from an advanced era, stumbles upon a mysterious library that only appears under the light of a full moon. Drawn by its secrets, she solves an ancient riddle, unlocking a portal to a forgotten realm brimming with magical artifacts and wisdom. Absorbing the knowledge within, Elara transforms, becoming the keeper of an enchanted world that merges with her very being. But with great power comes a price-Elara can no longer return to the life she once knew. The jungle that holds the heart of this new world whispers secrets, guiding her toward an amulet that grants her dominion over nature itself. As she grapples with her new identity, Elara must leave her sanctuary to forge her presence in the outer world, where the ancient forest she now embodies once stood. Without an identity or allies, she must carve out a path in a world unfamiliar with her power. With the weight of two worlds resting on her shoulders, Elara's journey is only beginning. As she navigates through the mysteries of her newfound existence, she must decide how to balance her divine connection with the natural world and her place in the outer world-before both slip beyond her grasp.

The Veil's Curse by ACM013

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Deck of Fate

Elora walks into the Assembly knowing full well that her chances of becoming anything other than a powerless Club, her family's symbol, are close to zero, and she is grateful for it. She has no desire to become a Diamond, with their supernatural intelligence, or a Heart with elemental magic, or Gods forbid, one of those pretentious special-powered Spades. She has always been resigned to serving the symbols she loathes, hoping to escape poverty and provide a better life for her mother. But when the Assembly brands her as a Spade, Elora's world is upended. Thrust into a deadly training base where survival is a test of will, she must navigate a world of privilege and power while grappling with her own prejudices. Rhiya Evergreen, Elora's best friend, has long dreamed of escaping Umbralyn, their shared city of the powerless. When assigned to serve one of the most prestigious families in Arcana, she believes she's found her way out. But her newfound life of luxury comes at a cost, as she uncovers dangerous secrets that threaten to shatter everything she thought she wanted. As Elora and Rhiya's paths diverge, they must navigate the truth about their society, their symbols, and themselves. When the Clubs disappear and Arcana's fragile balance of power starts to crack, Elora and Rhiya must choose between embracing their new roles or dismantling the system that defines them.