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Baya is a young noblewoman on a mission to redeem her family's honor. Her first task is to kill a mage. But finding a proper champion -- and hiring him -- has proven far more difficult than you'd expect. This story is under 10 thousand words. It takes place in the fictional Adabi desert. It has action and colorful world-building based on Arab culture. There is no romance. There is some violence but it's not graphic. The grim dark elements lie in the imperfections of the characters and the partial success of goodness. If you notice any inconsistencies please let me know! Thanks! I'd also really appreciate reader reactions, too. Please let me know how you feel while reading. It would help a lot!

How would you react if someone told you, their mission was to kill you? Cass didn't take kindly to that, and she knows why. Before Cassandra's mother died, she kept a dangerous secret from her. Cassandra faces challenges when her stepfather is suddenly abducted, and acquiring a new trait while dealing with the unknown and the supernatural findings with those in her friend group. While struggling to come to terms with what is happening, Cassie is left uncontrollable, causing her to change and adapt to new circumstances. She has to deal with life and death situations that will affect everyone around her. How will Cassandra cope? ~~~~~~~ Continue reading to find out more!~~~~~~~

On a world where Canada is spelled Cana-da. The whole country is a desert. The Romans and Egyptians settled there in the past. Leaving a few ancient wonders and ruins. An autistic yet half blind boy Zuberi Salim, has gotten a remarkable journey ahead of him. He has received a magical compass that will guide him to the oasis called Siloam. This mysterious oasis has the power to cure anybody of blindness and any disease he or she might be inflicted with. This might good news for Zuberi since he is also suffering from temporary seizures that would rendered him blind temporarily. Despite that, he regains sight in his good eye after suffering from a seizure. He is not alone in this journey. His uncle, aunt, cousin, and her friend are travelling with him in a big RV. This was the result of the uncle building it from parts from the trading capital Napkha. Along the way, Zuberi must contend with supernatural events, ranging from arriving at ancient structures that are not quite what they seem to be. To monsters that nobody would even think could be in the desert. Will Zuberi reach Siloam and get himself cured of his afflictions? Or will the evils of the hot desert get him first?

Some things are deadly when broken... Sold for the price of a pig, trained into the most expensive male escort in the peninsula, Hasheem, the Silver Sparrow of Azalea, finds himself running from his hard-earned life of privilege when a woman decides to die in his room. Forced to escape through hostile territories belonging to desert warriors, Hasheem runs into Djari, the immovable daughter of a tribal chieftain who offers him protection in exchange for an oath of lifetime servitude. Prophesied by her oracle brother as the one born to end the centuries-long war between her people and an empire, Djari's precarious destiny plunges them both into the blood sport of power, politics, and warfare that exacts heartbreaking sacrifices in exchange for peace. CONTAINS VIOLENCE, STRONG LANGUAGE AND SEXUAL CONTENT Amazon Bestseller #1 in Fantasy Anthologies #1 in War Fiction #1 in Asian Myth and Legend #1 in Asian Literature Wattpad contests: #Fantasy Winner - Aesthete Awards 2020 #1st in Fantasy - Chaos Awards 8 2020 #1st in Fantasy - Majestic Wings Awards 2019 #1st in Adventure- Ace Awards 2020 #2nd in Fantasy - Gothica Awards 2020 #2nd in Fantasy - The Ruby Awards 2019 #2nd in fantasy - Majestic Awards 2019 #3rd in fantasy - The Wolf Awards 2020 #3rd in fantasy - Fabulous Awards 2019 #3rd in Fantasy - Genre Awards 2019 # Honorable mention (all genre) - The Genre Contest 2019 # Top ten finalists (all genre) - The High Tide Awards 2019 FEATURED ON @fantasy profile reading list FEATURED ON @adventure profile reading list. FEATURED ON @newlywrittenbooks profile reading list. FEATURED ON @storiesundiscovered Garnet reading list 2019 FEATURED ON @ultimatewriters Wanderlust & Ventures reading list FEATURED ON @psychologicalnovel reading list FEATURED ON @badassreads reading list FEATURED ON @wattpaddarkfantasy reading list

In the heart of a scorching desert, where ancient sands hide secrets as old as time, "Desert's Embrace" is an epic tale of love, sacrifice, and the unyielding spirit of those who call the arid land their home. Meet Leila, a mysterious sorceress and guardian of the desert, her heart bound to the unforgiving dunes and the magic that flows within them. With powers to heal and protect, she lives a solitary existence until she stumbles upon a wounded stranger, Aaron. Their meeting sets in motion a destiny neither of them could have foreseen. As Aaron, a wanderer with a past he'd rather forget, awakens to the enigmatic Leila's healing touch, their fates become intertwined. Though they come from different worlds, their connection deepens, sparking a love that defies the harsh reality of their desert home. But amidst their growing affection, a dark storm brews on the horizon. Aaron reveals that a war is looming, threatening to consume the desert and its people. As their love intensifies, Leila and Aaron must grapple with the impossible choices they face. Can they protect their beloved desert while preserving the love they've discovered, or will the sands of time scatter their hopes like grains in the wind? "Desert's Embrace" is a mesmerizing blend of fantasy and romance, where magic meets destiny in a battle for survival. With its vivid world-building, complex characters, and a love story as powerful as the desert itself, this novel will transport you to a realm where love is the ultimate force against the ravages of war.

#1 in elements | #1 in fantasyfiction | #1 in magicalcreatures | #1 in fantasyadventure | #1 in hiddensecrets 💨 "Not all magic is born-some must be awakened, trained and wielded like a sword." 💨 Mira Chen never believed in magic-coming from a family full of scientific geniuses, everything had an explanation - until the day a mysterious invitation to Eldryn Academy snatched her from her ordinary life and tilted the axis of the very reality she knew. Eldryn Academy of Elementals, a hidden school where the most powerful wielders of fire, water, earth, and air are trained. But Mira isn't like the others. While her classmates summon storms and shape mountains with ease, her powers remain locked, Labeled an outsider, Mira must prove herself before core forces of the universe and earn her own place. Mira discovers she possesses dormant elemental powers unlike anything the academy has seen before. Under the watchful eyes of enigmatic professors and surrounded by gifted classmates who've trained their whole lives for this, Mira struggles to unlock abilities that refuse to listen to her. But, Elemental world harbors ancient secrets. As Mira forms unexpected friendships and navigates complex rivalries, she uncovers disturbing truths about the connection between the human and elemental worlds-and her unique role in the middle of all the chaos. If you dare, now it's your chance to follow along with Mira into the world of Elementals.

"I won him in a game of dice. I never owned him, though. He owned himself and always would, but I did not discover that until much later." Javaneh's people disdain her for her mixed blood, yet covet her magic. On the run from those who would bind her powers, she needs another horse for speed, no matter the cost. So in a caravanserai on the edge of the mountains, she gambles everything she has - including herself - to win one. However, she hadn't anticipated getting a smelly, dim-witted slave, whose only thought seems to be getting his next meal, into the bargain. Such an annoying travelling companion she can do without. Or can she? For with the wolves of the steppe hard on her heels, she may need all the help she can get, even from unexpected quarters. A tale of elemental magic, deception, dangerous escapes and dumplings.

Kai Gilling, a transgender wanderer traversing the American West, has to trek hundreds of miles in his beat up Jeep, in order to reach an urban legend rumored to be the only settlement still thriving. *********** It's a Wasteland, baby. In the uncomfortably not-so-distant future, the world has been ravaged by natural disasters, water shortages, and public apathy. People like Kai Gilling have flocked to the desert (once known as the American West) in hopes of finding a better life. After picking up a pair of siblings, the three come across a strange woman who claims to have a map to Arcadia, an urban legend rumored to be the only city thriving in the wreckage of the old world. Will they keep their hearts set on an oasis in the desert--even if it's just a mirage? Or will they be tempted by something else

When memory becomes a curse, and love spans lifetimes, how far will one woman go to reclaim a lost soul? Stranded on a mysterious island shrouded in ancient magic, Giulia clutches a talisman that pulses with the rhythm of a forgotten past - a past where she was both lover and sacrifice to Rafayel, a god of the sea bound by dark enchantments. As memories long buried surge through her veins like tidal waves, Giulia must confront the truth of a ritual that cost her everything, including the man she loved most. Caught between the merciless pull of the ocean and the island's whispering shadows, Giulia battles spectral guardians, haunting visions, and a love fractured by betrayal and sacrifice. With each step deeper into the island's heart, the fragile tether between past and present strains - threatening to drown her in madness or unlock a power that could shatter the spell forever. In this sweeping tale of memory, loss, and undying devotion, When the Sea Remembers weaves myth and passion into an unforgettable journey beneath the waves - where the past and present collide, and only love can chart a course through the storm.

After a terrible accident, Everly swore to never use her magic again. Buried and rejected for six years, her magic finally breaks free despite her best efforts. Unstable in more ways than one, she has to relearn the basics she tried her hardest to forget, all the while dealing with an unknown force intent on her destruction. Her saving grace might be the stranger from her dreams, the man that turns out to be more than just a fantasy, but can she accept him and his help? Can she finally embrace the magic coursing through her veins? It's not only her life that depends on it after all. ⚠️⚠️⚠️WARNING! Readers discretion is advised: There will be swearing, sex scenes, LGBTQ+, violence, blood and gore, and a scene of sexual assault. ⚠️⚠️⚠️ #twilightaward2020 #perdurableawards #TheOasisAwards #azurite2020 #TheNovaAwards2020 #TheSunriseAwards2020 #thecoronation #therainbowawards #arcana2020 #thealiveawards #DivergentLibrary