Gemless
- Reads 247
- Votes 10
- Parts 8
Ongoing58m
Last published Fri, Feb 6, 2015
The world was in ruin, no elf or creature escaped, except for a select group. Darkness covered the surface, nowhere was safe. So they moved underground.
Over a hundred years have passed and no one remembers what the surface was like, some even go so far to suggest it doesn't exist. All that they know is the Cave. But things start happening, people go missing and turn up in the Lakes with their Gems ripped from their chests. Every elf is born with a Gem, it is their heart and soul, no one can live with it removed. Or so they thought.
Young Naita is no one special, but when she falls into an unmarked tunnel she discovers that everything might not be as it appears, that, maybe, even the stories of their past might be a facade. Only her best friend Kenzi believes her and together they have to find answers before it's too late.
(Cover photo not mine, credit to GP Walsh)
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
Chosen
Kenna and Olivia Burns have had curveballs thrown at them from before they were even born. Now that they're in their last years of college, they just want to start their lives how they want: free. Free of the expectations from their douchebag father. Free of the burdens and traumas from their past. Free to help their mothers after all the sacrifices they gave for them. When an ancient evil awakens, and the girls are chosen to vanquish it, they realize the normal life that they want is far from the destiny that is planned for them. Currently entered in the Inked and Unwritten AwardsComplete
𝙴𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚙𝚜𝚎 𝙾𝚏 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙳𝚊𝚛𝚔 𝚆𝚘𝚕𝚏
In the heart of the ancient Amazon, two siblings are bound by a magical legacy and a solemn vow. Sam, the young heir to the Dark Wolf Pack, is his sister's sworn shield. Luna, blessed with the vast, untamed power of the rainforest itself, is his reason for living. But their world is shattered in a single night of betrayal when Sam's body is stolen by his master, the dark magician Lightning, and forced to commit an unspeakable act that destroys their family and leaves Luna for dead. Years later, Luna lives a fractured life in Ireland, hiding her magic and healing her trauma with the help of a found family of fellow shifters-a leopard, a snake, a rabbit, and a mysterious crocodile bodyguard named Luca, who carries a secret connection to her past. Just as she begins to trust and love again, a storm from her past returns. Sam, scarred in body and soul from years of torture and imprisonment, risks everything to escape and clear his name. He must confront his former master in a final, magical duel to prove his innocence to the sister who believes he betrayed her. But just as they reclaim their bond, a more insidious enemy strikes from within: a terminal illness. This is a story of fierce love that defies darkness, of a brother and sister fighting to rewrite a tragic destiny. It's a tale where ancient magic clashes in epic battles, but the most profound war is fought against a fate that threatens to steal their future before it even begins. "Eclipse of the Dark Wolf" is an unforgettable saga of magic, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family, asking a heartbreaking question: How do you hold on to light when the universe itself seems determined to extinguish it?Complete
The Tiger's Body
What seemed like a normal walk home became a living nightmare. For Kenna it was the worst night of her life, kidnapped by a group of guys, then murdered after they do their 'Business' they decide to dump her in the woods, leaving her body for the coyotes, only she's still breathing, but faintly. When a stranger comes across the essence of her soul still lingering, moments after her death, they take it in their own hands in saving her. But not back to her usual self...Once Kenna awakens from what she thought was just a nightmare, but far from it, she learns that she'll never be the same, and what she really wants/ needs is revenge on the men who had tortured her and killed her, and they're in for a big surprise.Complete
Lost in Darkness
"Suddenly, I found our faces so close together, I could feel his warm breath caressing my face. It smelt slightly of mint, and an undercurrent that was all Cole-pure masculine goodness.I breathed in deeply, my eyes briefly fluttering closed. God, since when did he smell so good?" Raven has lost everyone. Her mother and twin sister died, her father left, leaving her in alone in the world with powers that she barely understands. All that Raven has left is Cole, her best friend. When a dangerous enemy resurfaces intent on killing Raven, Cole swears he will do all he can to protect her. As the two get pushed closer together, will their combined powers be enough to save them? Will Raven be able to stop her heart from shattering to a thousand pieces? *** Please keep in mind that this is a first draft, and is, for the most part, unedited. I know it's not at its best, but I'm working on it... "Wow, I am so hooked!" "You captivated me from the start..." "The storyline seems very original..." The above were just a few of the comments I received... :) As you can tell, this is also a romance as well as paranormal/fantasy :) hehe Laura__Zalenga owns the right to the picture in the cover...Complete
Hearts In The Shadows (Completed)
Unable to resist any longer, I closed the distance, pressing my lips gently against his. Our pace was slow at first, but then he lost control, and his kiss became rougher, more urgent. He pulled me onto his lap, straddling him. "Has anyone touched you here before?" Blake broke the kiss, his voice impossibly low as he lightly brushed his thumb across my hardened nipple. Ripples of pleasure coursed through me, and my groin began to throb, my underwear soaked with desire. My breath hitched from his touch, and I shook my head. He let out a light growl and pinched my nipple harder. "Has anyone touched these before?" he repeated. I whimpered, "No... no one but you." Blake let out a deep growl and kissed me roughly again. I was consumed by him. I tore my lips from his to suck in a much-needed breath. I could feel his arousal straining against my leg, his breathing heavy. _______________________________________________________ My name is Elara Whittingham. I am seventeen and have magical abilities. That may sound amazing, but my life is anything but sunshine and rainbows. You see, my parents are wanted criminals. They seek power and magical items to enhance their power to take over the world. As for me, I'm their only child and a disgrace to them as I don't agree with them. I've refused to use my magic around them for them. And suffer the consequences. One day, I build up the courage to run away and meet someone who helps me get into a magic academy, where my life begins to look up. I make friends, create enemies, and fall in love. Professor Blake Wade. Not only did he save me, but he is everything I could ever want or need in life. Without him, I don't know what would have become of me. But my life's not that easy. What happens when my past begins to catch up to me? When my lies began to crumble? When the truth of my identity is finally revealed? Will everyone I love still accept me?Complete
"THE SACRED BOOK"
{Kingdom Series #1} She always believed she had no one-until a group of unexpected strangers stepped into her life and filled the empty corners of her world. The dark memories of her dreary, haunted past began to fade. But as the saying goes: for everything you gain, something must be lost. There was one forbidden word she was never allowed to speak. Yet, will she risk everything for a man who effortlessly thawed the icy shield forged by her painful history-her frozen heart? How far will they go for each other? How much are they willing to sacrifice? What are they capable of doing in the name of love? Join me as we explore the deepest, darkest corners of their journey. - All Rights Reserved This book is a product of the author's imagination. All names, characters, places, events, and incidents are either fictitious or used fictitiously. Language: Filipino and English Book Cover Made By: @khurghtComplete
Kenna and Olivia Burns have had curveballs thrown at them from before they were even born. Now that they're in their last years of college, they just want to start their lives how they want: free. Free of the expectations from their douchebag father. Free of the burdens and traumas from their past. Free to help their mothers after all the sacrifices they gave for them. When an ancient evil awakens, and the girls are chosen to vanquish it, they realize the normal life that they want is far from the destiny that is planned for them. Currently entered in the Inked and Unwritten Awards
More detailsContent Guidelines