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Once Upon Now Grand Prize Winner published by Gallery Books.

Sixteen-year-old Mira Sighansen never questions her place in the majestic wilderness of the Yukon Territory until she witnesses her brothers' oil rig explode. Refusing to believe the young men are dead, the teen's suspicions are strengthened when their bodies aren't found and she's later visited by six wild egrets. 

But these are no ordinary birds, and Mira is faced with a remarkable task not even the loss of her voice or the anger of her best friend (over a boy, of course!) can hamper.

Convinced she can break a magical enchantment to bring her brothers back, Mira will risk jail and even psychiatric commitment to stop the rig from being rebuilt. Failure to overcome the doubts of her mayor mother, the opposition of her drilling foreman step-father, and the wrath of an industry thirsty for the valuable natural resource could mean not only the end of her family as she knows it, but also the loss of a vital part of her peoples' culture.

This 9,000 word original short story is a modern-day retelling of the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale number forty-nine 'The Six Swans' with a First Nations twist. It was part of the #OnceUponNow contest sponsored by @Target for a chance to be included in a published anthology. As of July 5, 2016, it has made it into the Top 25 and as of August 16, 2016, it has been announced as one of the Top 10 Grand Prize winners.All Rights Reserved

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My Beloved Kitsune by WendyyWolfe

Belicia Brooks grew up in a loving, but mundane home. As an only child Belicia didn't take well to abstract events or drama and anything that upset her routine lifestyle was strictly prohibited. By her. But a secret lurked within her family. A family ancestry she knew nothing about and powers she was born with would soon surface, bringing with it a kind of chaos she never imagined. The new guy in her school wasn't like anyone she had ever known. His presence sparked things in Belicia she'd had yet to experience. Like turmoil. And confusion. And, telepathy? Thankfully, she had her best friend Ava Avila to confide in. But would Ava be on her side, or, as Ava was known for loving gossip and drama, could Belicia trust her enough to tell her about her inner dialogue with the new guy? ___________________ An ancient family secret is about to be exposed. In the unsuspecting suburb of Kingsley Summit, Washington, the local high school becomes a battleground of wills when it is discovered the fated mate of a powerful Kitsune family lives in the United States of America. She doesn't realize it but Belicia is about to become the reason two families clash in a medieval tale of jealousy and revenge when a tale as old as time comes to life. When the Zenko Clan, an ancient family of Kitsune is alerted that their sons fated mate is in peril of being lost to them by the Yako Clan, the contest of wits begins, to see who will capture her heart first. The only catch is, neither can reveal the true identity of the other. The battle must be won while in their human form. As the two families of Shape-Shifters clash, only one can come away victorious.

Fade To Black [1] by Lina-Rey

Miray, a five-year-old girl shrouded in misery since her mother's death at birth, faces an uncertain future when her father's intentions turn dark. Yet, in the embrace of her four adoring brothers, Miray finds a beacon of hope that pierces the darkness. However, a chance encounter with a mysterious boy sets their lives on contrasting paths, like two stars diverging in the night sky. Welcome, everyone :) This Story is original and not inspired by any other story. Please do not copy. (Some events are real and from personal experience). The description is not that good, so here are some of the readers' opinions: @marathefox33 : This is the best book i every read, i dont even have any words for it😭 @rosienymous : Wow this book has been such a wild ride ,it's sooooo niceeee Gonna read the sequel now!! @HeaveN_Stares : This is literally one of the most amazing books I've read here in Wattpad. 💞 @Elegant_meows : THIS WAS LITERALLY SUCH A WILD RIDE ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS IVE EVER READ ❤️❤️❤️THE CHARACTERS ARE WRITTEN SO WELL AND THE STORY IS SPECTACULAR IM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS BOOK THE ENDING MADE ME CRY 😭 @ReesesPieces945 : Ok, so, this book is like a real life fairy tale where it doesn't always end in happily ever after. It's kinda like a reverse fairy tale because at the beginning it's all happy and rainbow and unicorns for the most part and at the end it's really dark and sad. That's just what I think @bananagirl5264: literally could not put my phone down from your work. you have a real talent and im so excited to see how much more you can affect me with your beautiful writing. @LisaSimonPatrik: This book so far brought tears, joy and sooo much love. You follow each brother and can easy relate to how easy it is to missunderstand and for a child like miray to try and voice her thoughts and feelings. I can only say one thing this book is a gem ❤️ Thank you for putting time writing this book one i will keep rereading ❤️

Intertwined by KrazilySane

"Twice I would die for a little more once with you." -Atticus ......................................................................................... Juliet Hastings and Axel Reed begin to weave dreams, envisioning their future the only way it seems right, together. But when new faces and old come together, all plans are doomed to hell. .......................................................................................... After facing a series of unfortunate events, Axel and Juliet are finally happy and together. They plan on cruising through the final year of high school with their family, including its newest members. But life is never that easy. With new and old demons to face, will they be able to stick together? With their own issues hanging over their head like a double-edged sword, will they make it out alive? With new threats out to get them, causing trouble for everyone they love, can the string that ties them together stay intact? Can they continue to stay each other's tether of sanity through it all? The trouble is far from over yet. (Sequel to Fated, cannot be read as a standalone novel)

Mirai, the Witch of Sight by High_Priestess_Elena

Mirai comes from a long line of witches who have been particularly gifted in using their inner sight. As such, she's trained her sight from a young age. She's always been a disappointment, however, as the only thing she's ever been able to see is the vague image of a girl. On her 18th birthday, Mirai discovers a mark on the back of her neck displaying the number thirty. From her first proper vision, she deduces that unless she finds the girl before the number reaches zero, both of them will die. Only being able to depend on her less than mediocre skills in seeing the future, Mirai sets out to find the girl before the time is up. Little does she know of the trauma the girl has suffered, nor that finding her is only the beginning. ---------- Mature rating due to: smut, violence, suicide (happens in the prologue while POV-character has her back turned), rape (happens in chapter 30 and will be mentions of it afterwards, fade to black, there will NOT be a trigger warning at the beginning of the specific chapter), violent death of babies, some rather bloody scenes, self-harm, extreme guilt. Note that a major part of this story focus on healing from and learning to live with trauma, so though you could potentially read it but skip some specific parts, if you're not comfortable reading something that deals with the listed topics, then this book won't be for you. ---------- This series will contain the following volumes: Volume 1 - Zoe, the witch of innocence (completed) Volume 2 - Crimson, the witch of night (completed) Volume 3 - Morana, the witch of life (completed) Volume 4 - Mirai, the witch of sight (completed) Volume 5 - Danae, the witch of light (ongoing) Volume 6 - Rheseis, the faerie of love

Atlantis Academy: The First Element by AutumnKalquist

Five Star Reviews for Atlantis Academy: "Omg this book was amazing I couldn't put it down or stop reading. I carried it with me open on my phone while I did everything just to keep reading. I need more of all of this. Epic story, epic content, epic visuals, just epic. LOVE THIS!" "Once I got into this story, I did not stop reading it. This is a beautiful story about a very awkward girl who is riven with so much pain and angst and yet... this makes her who she is and shapes her into the person she will become. The world she finds herself awakened to is magical and yet filled with the all-too-familiar cliques and tribes of the very human people who inhabit it. One word to describe the story: beautiful!" "The story pulls you headlong to the end and leaves you wanting to shout "No! Not yet!" ...If there were 6 stars, I would have given it that." *** Humanity is one secret society away from extinction. The children of Atlantis use magic to keep us safe. If they make it through the Academy. Hi, I'm Lyric. And I'm kind of a mess. ADHD, that's me. I'm a high school drop-out, late everywhere I go, and one screw-up away from being homeless. I'm a loner, and I like it that way. Who needs friends when you have a Redwood forest nearby? Trees never bully me like the kids did at school. Or get drunk and throw things at my head. After my mom died, I figured life couldn't get much worse. I thought it might even get better. Ha. The universe has a great sense of humor. I should've listened to the rumors about evil spirits. About the angry, ancient magical creatures haunting our small Oregon Coast town. But did I? No. That was my first mistake. And it might be my last. 'Cause now I'm in a battle for my life. A whole new world has opened up... a magical world I don't understand. And the blood in my veins says I belong here. But I have to prove myself to save myself. And when have I ever done that?

Lady Of Lake And Arrow |A Swan Lake Retelling|: Book One by TheThunderDreamer

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Crescent | ✓ by TheConfusedTurtle

For the fae, magic is everything: status, power, wealth, honor. For Vera Reite, a fae born with no magic, it is a shameful reminder that she will never amount to anything. Whispers of a fae-killing monster begin to circulate the Moon Court. It lurks in the woods, feeding off the mana of its victims. Those that go missing and find themselves at the mercy of the beast are never seen or heard from again. Fear quickly takes hold of the fae court; it's only a matter of time before their whole world is destroyed by this creature. However, it offers Vera a glimmer of hope. When she learns of it, she ventures into the wood to kill the beast, believing that she will be able to absorb the magic it has stolen. But the woods are as dangerous as the beast, and Vera soon finds herself lost. In a stroke of luck, she comes across an old manor deep in the forest where a strange boy is sealed away. If Vera wishes to slay the beast, she will first have to uncover the secret of the manor and its prisoner before it's too late. 𝐀 𝐟𝐚𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜. 𝐀 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭. 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝. ||Completed: 8/15/24 Word count: 90,000 - 100,000||

Silver and Evergreen by Bunzy161

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