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The Mottled Widower

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SPOILER ALERT &gt;&gt;&gt; The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning (Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger)

I am currently re-writing this story. I ask any new readers to please be patient towards any confusion that may occur or inconsistencies in the story during this process.

"The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning" sheds light on Will Treaty, 18 months after the death of his wife, Alyss. This fan story precedes that book, right after Alyss' death. In "The Mottled Widower," we join Will in mourning his wife, and his quest to avenge her.

I'll include a message at the end of each chapter written in Couriers' Code. Try to decode them! (Learn about Couriers' Code in "Ranger's Apprentice: The Siege of Macindaw", or read up on it here: http://rangersapprenticerh.wikia.com/wiki/Courier%27s_Code)

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The Edge of Tomorrow by Aia_Je

Born into a prestigious family, Elijah had to shoulder a lot of things- pride, family name, being the best of the best... These things were not what he wanted. As his family pushed him to the top, he gained everything that everybody ever wanted, power, fame, and wealth. People were jealous, resentful, bitter of his achievements, they all wanted to be just like him. Beneath these cloaks was a man who longed for love, affection, happiness... But never has he gotten even a single drop of it. Trying to cast aside his past, he reincarnated after he died in a cold-blooded war. Still wanting love, affection, and happiness, he now seeks to get it all. In a world filled with magic, monsters, and swords he wants a chance to meet his desires in his second life. Now born as Alexander Hollows, he will create a path full of life... But never has he thought that so many challenges will face him from now on. With the help of the ones he trusts the most, they will discover what actually hides beneath the peace and prosperity of the new world, they will find the shadow that lurks beneath them. As the people around him discover and accept the truth of their own world will they also accept Alex's mysterious past? I'm only a beginner at writing and english is not my first language so please be considerate of my spelling and grammar errors. I have many ideas flowing in my head so please be patient while the plot slowly builds itself. I will give you more info on this novel later. Disclaimer: I do not own the cover! All credits to the creator of the cover! Any Pictures I put in the chapters do not belong to me!

Ranger's Apprentice; The Final Pieces by RedRose-Arrow

Truths revealed. Secrets unraveled. Questions answered. Are you ready, for the Final Pieces of Ranger's Apprentice? Ready, to finish the legends of Araluen? [These are stories based on the original series by John Flanagan. All characters and earlier events being talked about are his] If you use any of my ideas please ask me first and give me credit :)

Plight of an Empire by AMEdwards

Tragedy strikes at the heart of the Rundilean Empire. A king has been murdered and the long sustained peace is threatened for the first time since the founding of the empire, generations ago. All the while, to the far north, in a desolate land known only as the Tundra, an old enemy is stirring for the first time in thousands of years. Amongst the political discord and supernatural strife, sits Audriel Pellinor, heir to the throne of the empire, who refuses to follow tradition and find a husband. This epic tale follows a myriad of people across the empire who have everything at stake in this plight. At the center of it all, Audriel struggles with the uncertainty of who she can trust as plots abound to kill her and usurp her throne. First draft completed. Will be editing hard copy now. Note, I'm in the process of adding character lists at the back of the book for any who might be confused as to who is who.

Ranger's Apprentice One Shots by the_false_ranger_376

Hi. So these are a bunch of short stories about various Ranger's Apprentice characters. I'm going to try to stay as much to the storyline as I could, I'm not going to pretend that Alyss had a child and whatnot. Please feel free to comment suggestions for stories, or say what you liked, you know. Okay, enjoy! All the characters are John Flanagan's!

The Fires of Esus - Ranger's Apprentice by 8trustthecloak8

Just after life has settled down for Will and Halt, a petty band of arsonists start attacking villages in southern Araluen, drawing the entire kingdom's attention. When the King of Celtica visits Redmont, they discover these fire-starters are much more magical, more sacred, more twisted, and more deadly than they seem. It's up to Will, Halt, Alyss, Pauline, Gilan, and Horace to stop them from destroying everything they love, to rescue Celtica and Araluen from a powerful, spiritual threat, and to protect themselves as everything burns down around them. A Ranger's Apprentice Fanfiction Read my other RA stories!!! The Rogue Tribe The Surprise Siege The Battle of Mackindaw The Lost Stories, Vol. II

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TW: this book will deal with triggering topics. If you are easily triggered this is not the story for you, thanks. (Book one in the Starlight series) ─── · 。ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── Danika Archeron was born in the shadows. Always looking over her shoulder when her family wasn't looking. She was their protector even if they didn't know it. She had been training as an assassin and warrior since she was eight years old, and yet her family had never suspected a thing. What will Danika do when she's spirited away to Prythian with her little sister, surrounded by the creatures she'd been training to kill for as long as she could remember? ─── · 。ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── I cut him off my smile unfaltering, "Think before you speak, the last male who didn't lost more than just his tongue." I know both High Fae caught the wording of male, instead of man when their eyebrows rose a fraction of an inch. "Is that a threat?" Hissy asked. "No," I replied, "It's advice." ─── · 。ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── (Also!! just an FYI Danika is largely inspired by Manon Blackbeak, so that's why I used some of her fanart and such. I also might include some of Manon's abilities like her nails, cause I feel like that would be fun. ) ─── · 。ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── ACOTAR fanfic- OC x Rhysand This book will finish ACOTAR and the next book will be ACOMAF ─── · 。ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── DISCLAIMER: All characters go to Sarah J. Maas, aside from my OC's And lastly! I have a tiktok acc for this book and other stuff so if you want more stuff like this my user is: @urwritergurl_wp ─── · 。ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───

❝𝘼 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖❞ by LadyElmerya

...𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳'𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯... During a peaceful era in Araluen, a message arrived from Skandia suggesting that the famous treaty was now becoming unstable. Realizing that this may require more than just Ranger skill, Halt and Will asked Lady Pauline and Alyss, as well as one young knight, to come along for this special mission. Upon their arrival, they face the uncertainties of war, and the treacherous ways of traitors. Faced with these challenges, will old alliances and friends hold true, or will it throw the world into disarray? Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters, locations, from Ranger's Apprentice, that belongs to John Flanagan and John Flanagan alone. I only own my original character(s) and plots.

Moonlight - Miya x Alucard (Completed) by EzRene_D

In search of a worthy king to lead the Moon Elves, Miya set out a long journey to the Land of Dawn. With the blessing of the Moon God, her search of a king to her kind made her crosspathed with a well-known Demon Hunter, named Alucard, in his hometown. When Alucard saw Miya, clearly overwhelmed with pain just like him, he'd promised to help her and her kind by traveling together. Unknowingly, their adventure emit a feeling that he had never felt before. From time to time, he learned about Miya's past, her life and everything he should know about her. He thought it was all to himself, but Miya shares the same feeling as he did. "Nothing lasts forever Miya, but, we can change the future together." "Wise choice, Alucard." And so it's true. Finished writing: 31/12/2022 ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • ~ • DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE CHARACTERS AND PLACE SETTINGS. ALL CREDITS GOES TO MOONTON EXCEPT FOR MY OC (OWN CHARACTERS). NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. EDIT: I ALSO DO NOT OWN ANY PICTURE I USED IN MY BOOK EXCEPT FOR SOME EDITS AND THOSE I MENTIONED TO BE MINE. ALL CREDITS GOES TO THE ORIGINAL ARTIST. IF YOU KNOW WHO OWN A CERTAIN PICTURE, PLEASE TELL ME SO I CAN PUT CREDIT.

The Battle of Mackindaw - Ranger's Apprentice by 8trustthecloak8

A while after the events of Nihon Ja... The adventures are only just beginning. Will and Alyss have just settled down into life after their marriage when Will is suddenly forced away on a mission of great danger from his past. When something goes horribly wrong, no one seems to be able to help him... Except for Alyss. If you enjoyed this, go check out my sequels, The Surprise Siege, and The Rogue Tribe! #20 in Ranger's Apprentice Disclaimer -- I do not own any of the characters, all rights go to John Flanagan. I only own the plot and any characters I make up.

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Ignoring History [Ranger's Apprentice] by PilindielTheElf

It has been sixteen years since Morgarath's victory. King Oswald is dead and Duncan is in exile. Morgarath now sits upon Araluen's throne, thirsting for more power. With the Ranger Corps eradicated, there is no one strong enough to stop him, not alone at least. Will, a lowly farmer of the Aspienne fief, is bored. Life on the farm had never clicked with him, and he begins to long for more. The unknown calls to him, and saving his family is enough to push him on. Gilan is a rising star with the knights of the kingdom, though those around him know he hasn't been behaving well. After the death of Sir David, his father, Gilan is dismayed as everyone around him believes the death to be an accident. He knows in his heart that his death was murder, and he knows that Morgarath had something to do with it. Crowley moves through the forests of Araluen with an entourage of "real" rangers under his command. Never having the heart to leave, he and the rangers travel across the kingdom, doing their jobs in secret, waiting for an opportunity to restore the Ranger Corps. Halt is a renowned assassin. He lives the low life in Gallica, making coin by performing tasks for others. When a messenger from Morgarath finds him in his home, Halt does not hesitate to take up the biggest offer he has ever received. Traveling to Araluen with the thoughts of riches, he finds himself struggling with his identity and who he is really meant to be. A farmer, knight, ranger, and assassin. Four strangers destined to rebuild Araluen from havoc. Morgarath's reign is ending. Araluen needs to be saved. ~A Ranger's Apprentice Fanfiction~ ~An AU~

Sinful School Affairs by atlas_carter

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Alyss' Return: She Lives by NicoleBinkley

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The Edge of Tomorrow

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