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A Three Ring Circus

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Time 53m

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Ladies and gentleman, roll up, roll up as the curtain rises for the greatest show on Earth. The Silver Circus has just pulled up in London but the Ringmaster's troupe are not your only entertainment for this evening. A killer is on the loose and magic lurks unseen in the dark depths of the city. Someone has to live out your fairy tales but there can be no happily ever after in the real world. 
If you think the circus should be a place of laughter, fun and games then you've stumbled into the wrong tale: 17 year old Elias Thorne, a circus performer with a secret, must turn detective as the bodies stack up. But with the characters of fables and none of the morals can good ever really triumph over the big bad wolf and the troll under the bridge?All Rights Reserved

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Freakshow by JadenWilkes

She's a freak Born with congenital analgesia, Olivia York's inability to feel pain is expected-feeling nothing at all is not. Betrayed and unemployed, Olivia joins Cirque des Curiosités, a traveling circus with heavy emphasis on the strange and exotic. She's hired to sell tickets, but when her unique oddity is discovered, she becomes Orion the ringmaster's assistant in a dangerous performance on the centre stage. He's off limits Cairo, the son of the Cirque's ringmaster is the one man Olivia needs to stay away from. But his rippling muscles, dark tattoos and sensual lips intoxicate her, and before long she surrenders. When girls start to go missing, her burning need to solve the unfolding mystery leads her to After Dark, the erotic late-night version of the Cirque. Orion is determined to break her bond to Cairo through any means possible, even if it leave Olivia scarred or dead. In a world built on illusion and deception, Olivia's quest to feel something more than curiosity might come at a very steep price. ** Deals with sexual themes that some readers may find offensive. This is a standalone dark urban fantasy novel.

The Case of the Circus Murder by kladoradunclet

After the murder of the Head Girl at Deepdean School for Girls and the final exams, all the students are finally allowed to leave school for their break. Daisy Wells' Uncle Felix decides to take Hazel Wong and Daisy to the circus. The girls - Hazel more than Daisy - hope that they will finally get a break from drama. And then the ringmaster is found dead. With only three days before the girls must return to Fallingford, the Detective Society - with help from the Junior Pinkertons - must act quickly. And on their team is a girl who just might prove herself to be the most valuable assistant the Detective Society will ever have... Murder Most Unladylike FanFiction. Set between Jolly Foul Play and Mistletoe and Murder. Words: 18,790

Finvarra's Circus by DistantDreamer

Born with a damaged heart, Leanna Weston has lived a sheltered life with little chance at adventure. When she hears that Finvarra's Circus is coming to her small town, she sneaks off to witness the magic first hand, sure that this is her only chance at experiencing true magic-even if the frightening rumors about the heartless Ringmaster, Finvarra, are true. Caught by Finvarra, Leanna is given one chance at survival: she must join the circus. As slowly she becomes part of the strange family, Leanna learns that there is more than magic to this circus, but an ancient curse that has tied Finvarra's life to its rings. If the circus fails, he dies. Leanna vows to save the circus, but when a ruthless enemy emerges, set on destroying it and Finvarra, will Leanna be able to save them both, or will her broken heart fail her just when she needs it most? Cover Artist: Lisa Rhodes

The Rainbow Wolf And Her Alpha by KatinaMilonas

Alexa Arondal is a girl like any other...or so she thought. When secrets from her past that her loved ones have concealed start to unravel, she will learn life is not what she thought it was. It is not just high school, parties, exams and boys. It is also creatures only meant to exist in fantasy novels and movies. It is deception, betrayal, magic and true love. A magic pendent gifted to both her and her twin at birth, has concealed their identity and powers for almost eighteen years. It's hidden them from the great evil that is after them, from themselves, and from their mates. Watch this adventure unfold as the pendant's magic begins to weaken. They begin experiencing strange things, only leading to more questions than answers. Particularly one revolving around a Prophecy that will forever change her world as she knows it. One that was written before her birth that is full of danger, pain and tragedy. Will Alexa have what it takes, to seek her true potential and save the world? She will need to rely on those around her, as she won't be able to do this alone. This book starts a little slow but please give it a chance, it gets intense with many twists and turns along the way. It's full of magic and wonder, romance, fighting and steamy scenes because let's face it.. who doesn't enjoy a little heat? Come join many others on this exciting journey, you won't regret it! LunaGirl72

Darkwood: Wilford's Freakshow by Forgotten_Player118

A circus located on the Washington border is losing it's audience. As the selfish Ringmaster becomes desperate and greedy, he puts the lives of thousands at risk. Samantha has no choice but to obey the ringmaster and do his dirty work with hope it'll give her an ounce of appreciation, only to find herself being pushed closer to her breaking point. ------------- Read the first installment of the unique Darkwood Trilogy that'll take you on the journey of highs and lows, involving battles with mental health and abuse, and the inclusion of supernatural activity. Warning: Some scenes will cover sensitive themes and/or topics that some readers may find offensive or triggering. Reader discretion advised.

Fated to be Doomed ∣Ydris x reader∣ by HedvigApplegate_

The past cannot be changed, forgotten or erased. It can only be accepted. And so does love. An unknown force of magic has arisen near the Circus of Dreams. Y/N, being sent as a spy, disobeyed the orders given to them and fell for the ringmaster. But what if this stranger can't be trusted? Or what if this is all far bigger than what has been told? Maybe a love that is 'meant to be' just wasn't meant for you after all. Your world will soon fall apart and there's nothing to stop it.

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 by BirgittVenneri

𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐀 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄, a cursed marionette, a useless puppet under the control of the director. Seven years ago the magic of circus carnival entangled her into selling her soul and now she's trapped into a laberinth of misery without any escape. Her only wish- freedom, her destiny- eternal captivity. Until he arrives. 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍, a twisted soul, a unscrupulous man, with intensions straight out of hell. Just as Selena he fell for the same deception. His only desire- power, his determination- a shattered past. Until she arrives. But the devilish game the circus arranges every year, changes everything. This is a chance for Selenas freedom just as Trevors igniting for revenge. A soul with the price of another. The game is simple yet deadly. Only one can win. But nothing is like it seems. Both are players in a contest that's impossible to prevail. In which their only fate is loss. It's a dance in which illusion and reality, truth and lies, life and death just as love and hate intertwine, banishing Selena and Trevor deeper and deeper into the dangerous secrets of the haunted circus world. ____________ "Welcome ladies and gentlemen, welcome, get your tickets here and enter a magical world full of mystery and games. Let the night with all of its eases begin, till it's sold out to the stars" "If this attraction is so entchanting as they say, can I get a ticket to your heart as well, beautiful?", a deep voice from behind sneaked all the way up into my ear, till attaching into my lost soul, leaving me back with goosebumbs. I turned around and all that I could recognize, was hypnotising me with green. Green like the forest, floated with pumpkin lamps on a rainy autumn day. As all the magic appeared from his eyes and drowned the whole circus in millions of miracles. 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈

To Sunlit Isles (The Never-Ending Circus, Book 1) by EBRobertsonWriting

Freddy is confident he's destined to be a nobody for the remainder of his adult life, just like he was in high school. That is until his highschool crush invites him to the Regaldi Family Circus, a classic traveling carnival of festive freaks. Unbeknownst to them, the circus is home to much more fantastic acts than your typical sideshow. Follow Freddy, Lilly, and Leonardo Regaldi, the Ringmaster himself, as they begin life on the run, searching for a safe haven for freaks like them while government Hunters chase them all the way to the Sunlit Isles.

Circus of Shadows: A Deadly Performance by Ryanb1508

In "Circus of Shadows: A Deadly Performance," join Detective Black on an enthralling journey through the twists and turns of an intricate investigation, where the shadows conceal more than just illusions, and the vibrant world of the circus holds secrets darker than the night itself. In the quiet town of Haven, the arrival of the Carnival of Curiosity brought a spectacle that enchanted its residents. However, the allure swiftly turned sinister when the esteemed ringmaster, Mr. Ralph Ortiz, was discovered lifeless in the heart of the carnival's centre circle. Enter Detective Black, a meticulous investigator whose pursuit of truth delved into the shadows cast upon the vibrant circus. With an unwavering resolve, she navigated through the enigmatic world of performers, uncovering secrets within the tent's billowing canvas and among the town's folk, utilising their unique insights to untangle the web of deception. As days turned into nights, the layers of mystery peeled away, Detective Black unearthed the chilling truth, meticulously piecing together the fragmented clues to bring justice not only to the big top but also to the town of Haven.

To Love A Monster by OfBeautyAndBeasts

Many hundreds of years ago magic did exist. For Raven she knows all too well about magic, without it, she'd be dead. As a newborn she was touched by disease, until a stranger came to town and offered assistance, but at what price? Her parents paid the price and on her 18th birthday it's time to collect. Will the price be too high or will Raven do what she's done her whole life? Follow the rules expected of her or try something new and exciting? Follow her through her journey of fear, heartbreak and of course... Magic. (GxG, Mature audiences only, sexual content) (Slow updates, I apologize!)

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Freakshow

She's a freak Born with congenital analgesia, Olivia York's inability to feel pain is expected-feeling nothing at all is not. Betrayed and unemployed, Olivia joins Cirque des Curiosités, a traveling circus with heavy emphasis on the strange and exotic. She's hired to sell tickets, but when her unique oddity is discovered, she becomes Orion the ringmaster's assistant in a dangerous performance on the centre stage. He's off limits Cairo, the son of the Cirque's ringmaster is the one man Olivia needs to stay away from. But his rippling muscles, dark tattoos and sensual lips intoxicate her, and before long she surrenders. When girls start to go missing, her burning need to solve the unfolding mystery leads her to After Dark, the erotic late-night version of the Cirque. Orion is determined to break her bond to Cairo through any means possible, even if it leave Olivia scarred or dead. In a world built on illusion and deception, Olivia's quest to feel something more than curiosity might come at a very steep price. ** Deals with sexual themes that some readers may find offensive. This is a standalone dark urban fantasy novel.