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The Faraway Tree

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Reads 679
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Parts 10
Time 4h 10m

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While waiting on his forever-late friend Talam, Free decides to kill time by browsing a cluttered bookstore. There he is handed a copy of "The Faraway Tree" - a book that, according to the old lady behind the counter, has been waiting for him since the day he was born. Unbeknownst to Free, this book is a doorway to a whole 'nother world where nothing is as it first appears.

"The Faraway Tree" marries the Oral Traditions and Folklore of the New World with the spirit of traditional Fairy Tales - both of which are mired in stories as dark as night and the fear of things that go bump in the night.All Rights Reserved

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Lenora's Grimoire by Falling-Rivers

(Former title: Book of Rosethorns) Cherish thought she'd escaped her past years ago--settled down in some forgotten, sleepy town, gotten a steady job at the local library, and subtly hidden the witchcraft books donated from the local covens from the public. Cherish Harmond was wrong. Her cedar tree had screamed at her before dying on her front lawn that morning. Cherish hadn't even realized trees could scream. Faced with the desperate plea for help from a stranger, the past she thought she had successfully outrun has returned, and she must come to terms with it, to use her powers for good--because if she doesn't, she might unleash a curse onto her sleepy, normal hometown forever. **Submission for ONC 2021

The Golden Dragon's Hoard by STESLARA

Astraeus, a baby dragon, escapes from his old coven and stumbles upon a little shop that he spends months stealing from and hiding in to survive. The witch and familiars who live there are... strange. They know he takes from them but don't put up different wards, don't do things that could hurt him. They know that he has a hide out in the aster tree, that he lives close-instead of getting rid of him and forcing him to move, they visit him. Talk to him, leave him things, they're kind. Different. Stranger than any other witch or familiar he's ever met. Stray is not used to things that don't hurt. The gentleness is terrifying. He'd rather stay away from them than learn why they don't have sharp tongues or bruised knuckles. However, on the night of a bad storm, he gets trapped inside of the shop, trapped with kind strangers. After getting caught, he discovers another dragon. He learns that life is not meant to be painful. He learns that he can be loved. He's allowed to want things with them. To eat, to not fear the cold, to live instead of survive. Everything changes and Stray is determined to make them his hoard, to make it complete.

The Shop In Totem by FloatingIslandSystem

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The Abandoned Greenhouse by Edalynblue

Despite never meeting her mother's family, Ginny has heard stories of them. Of the old secluded house they have inhabited for hundreds of years. Of their weird naming practices and weird dislike for strangers. Although what she hadn't heard about was the family curse that runs through her veins. Now that her family has to move into that house, Ginny wonders if she is turning crazy or maybe, just maybe, a new dangerous world is waiting to be discovered.

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.

ETHEREAL STORIES by smellingbooks4ever

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Azarei's Quest by appropriateopiate

When Azarei lost his mother his entire world stopped. When he meets an enchanting elf in the woods it seems like it starts turning again. Azarei is able to talk the elf into traveling to the mountain with him where he hopes to pray to the Goddesses to bring his mother back to life. However, the elf is hiding their own tragedies and scars, and they've lost their home too. Not to mention the misunderstanding that leads to them keeping a rather large secret from Azarei. But what are you supposed to do when the only home you've ever known turns to ash? Can you go back? Or are you supposed to find something new to call home? This is an LGBT+ story.

Threads Of Fate by laalaaloopsies

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The Lost Son | Ferry's Tale # 2 by angelapoppe

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Lenora's Grimoire cover

The Golden Dragon's Hoard cover

The Shop In Totem cover

The Abandoned Greenhouse cover

The Phantom of the Woods cover

ETHEREAL STORIES cover

Azarei's Quest cover

Threads Of Fate cover

The Half Blood Wolf (Lupus Antiqua Series Book #1) cover

The Lost Son | Ferry's Tale # 2 cover

Lenora's Grimoire

(Former title: Book of Rosethorns) Cherish thought she'd escaped her past years ago--settled down in some forgotten, sleepy town, gotten a steady job at the local library, and subtly hidden the witchcraft books donated from the local covens from the public. Cherish Harmond was wrong. Her cedar tree had screamed at her before dying on her front lawn that morning. Cherish hadn't even realized trees could scream. Faced with the desperate plea for help from a stranger, the past she thought she had successfully outrun has returned, and she must come to terms with it, to use her powers for good--because if she doesn't, she might unleash a curse onto her sleepy, normal hometown forever. **Submission for ONC 2021