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Empire of Ashes

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Time 23h 23m

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Lyra learns the cost of war in a single, life-altering afternoon. Her homeland has been invaded by an ambitious new king, and she has lost everything -- her farm, her family and her will to live. Enslaved and shackled, she is marched off to serve Temris Ragnyrsbane, a ruthless warlord in the pay of the enemy. But Temris is not all he seems to be, and with him Lyra finds a chance in a million of overthrowing the tyrant who destroyed her entire life.All Rights Reserved

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Dìlseachd - A Stolen Crown [Excerpt only] | NOW A PUBLISHED NOVEL by CelticWarriorQueen17

Princess of the Highlands Trilogy Book 1 ~~~ A TIME OF DARKNESS Six years since the Danes invaded Scotland, slaying her finest men. Five since the Highland King married one of the enemy, betraying his countrymen and losing the Lowlanders' support. Three since the king died and the Danes imprisoned the remaining blood heir to the throne. Her crown stolen, her country desolated, Fiona McCurragh now faces the looming threat of execution. The Lowlanders, weary of enemy rule, seek to free their stolen homeland. With the aid of a blind harper, they attempt to rescue their Highland princess when the Danes ride in on Lowlander territory, shattering the fragile peace. The Scots are left with no choice except to launch a war in the face of the coming winter. If they do not attack now, the Scots-and their princess-may not live to see the spring. In the face of despair, Fiona McCurragh finds courage in friendship with two chief's sons. Yet conflict lies on more than one side, and for some of the Scots and their allies, loyalty no longer has any meaning. --- **FEATURED on Wattpad's Blast to the Past List** **Highest Ranking: #34 in Historical Fiction 8/24/2020** January Book of the Month in Historical Fantasy in The Gladiator Pit Top 5 in The Historical Award 2019 Best Technical Skill in Fiction in The 2019 Futhark Awards Best Historical Fiction Chapter in What a Chapter Contest 1st: Earnesty Awards 2017 Hidden Gems Awards 2017 The Paper Plane Awards 2017 The Chaos Awards 3! The Carnation Awards 2020 The Chic Awards 2nd: Treasures of the Past Awards 3rd: The Rarity Awards 2017 The Monthly Awards 2018 The Dream Awards 2020 5th: The Golden Writer Award- 1st Edition © Cheyenne van Langevelde 2022. All Rights Reserved.

Forbidden Flames Of Aethelgard by MysteriousMoonGirl22

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The Girl, The Rat, And The Five Whiskered Snow Dragon by JMWendel

Her memory stolen, left desolate in an unforgiving land, a girl must find a way to topple a fallen god and shatter his dark throne. His life broken, his dreams shattered, a boy must discover that to love is to sacrifice. The stars are fixed for Cypress and Ransom, but are they tragic or woven with triumph?

A Clash Of Light And Thunder (War Of The Forgotten Lovers Book 1) by AzulMidnight

Featured in Wattpad HighFantasy & Magic II 19-year-old Aria is ready to accept her doomed fate of marrying the cruel Lord Lathik. An alliance that will secure a large army for her hateful brother's war against the fae. When destiny intervenes and her carriage gets attacked by bandits, she falls into fae territory. Pulled from the grasp of death and captured by the handsome crown prince, she can only pray he will never find out she is the enemy kingdom's princess. The fae prince, Elvin, is haunted by his mother's final words of a great war to come, of lies told, and a girl with redwood hair at the center of it all. When he saves a human that fits that description with rare light magic powers, he must decipher if she will be a friend or a foe. Is there something more to the lingering pull they feel towards each other? Will years of hate between humans and fae win out? How are their fates intertwined by the past? -----.------- "Do you know what you are asking?" Elvin's baritone voice vibrated down Aria's back. His velvet tone trickled down her skin like a gentle touch. "Yes... I want to know. What it feels like to be held with care." Aria truly did want to know... this may be the only chance she would get. ------.------ War Of The Forgotten Lovers Book 1 Best Rankings: #1 out of 6.5k in Fae 09/07/21 #1 out of 14.3k in Elf 10/02/21 #1 out of 18.7 in FantasyAdventure 10/01/21 #8 out of 87.9K in YoungAdult 09/13/21 EDITING

Crooked Hearts by MMDCraftyMice

A team of enforcers. A gang of criminals. One common enemy. Against all expectations, a young woman enlisted as an enforcer, following in the footsteps of her predecessors in an attempt to prove herself. How far is she willing to go? How much is she willing to lose? And on the other side of the coin is a young man, a former soldier wanting to live a peaceful life, yet he is caught up in the business of the criminal underworld. Will he find a way out? To put the life of violence behind him for good? Leave a vote if you like the chapters. <3 Comment what to improve if possible! 🥇 Best Action scene in Sunset Award (29, 08, 2023) 🥉 Fourth place in Action Sunset Award (16, 09, 2023) 🥈 Second Place in Astania's Hallow Eve Award (02,11,2023) 🥇 First Place in Rose Gold 2023 Award (05,3,2024)

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TUW 13: Reaper in the Dawn by Exequinne

CANELIS FRACHDAL IS WITHOUT A CROWN. When the fight for freedom reaches her territory's shores under Synketros' tyrannical reign, she watches her people try and fail. With growing dissent over her ascension to power, a death brought about by her inaction, and two plagued cities to save, she must muster what's left of her courage and lead her people to victory. That is, before the enemy eliminates them first. From the sprawling universe of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢, journey to hidden roads and forgotten paths in this brand new novella series set in the same universe and timeline as the main series. Be careful. There will be danger ahead. AN INSTALLMENT OF THE UNSEEN WARS NOVELLA SERIES ˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°• © 2023 (First Edition) [20,000 - 25,000 words] WARNING: Make sure you read 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢 Main Series first before continuing on to this story. The books can be found in a reading list in my profile, @Exequinne. [Cover by @Dayisdemigod]

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The Lost Princess by misery_and_magic

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Dìlseachd - A Stolen Crown [Excerpt only] | NOW A PUBLISHED NOVEL

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