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A Blaze in the Dark (A New Dawn #1)

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[High Fantasy/Dark Fantasy] Sebastian is finally old enough to be a warrior. He has dreamt about joining his friends, Alex and Nick, for as long as he can remember. His best friend, Fox, doesn't like it one bit that he still has to wait nine more moons before he can prove himself a real man.

But something is stirring in the Forest of Lane. Katla the Fire Magician has been sent south to unleash hell. Torn away from the protection of their parents and each other, Sebastian, Alex, Nick, and Fox become stuck as pawns in a life-threatening game played by kings, generals, and power-hungry magicians.

Friendships fall as the only escape is to rise to power themselves...


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The Storm Tower | Vol.4, The Eldenarian Artifacts ✓ by ldjwrites

After training for weeks with House Vaya, Makaela and Karin are sent on a quest to save a dying god. Meanwhile, Sebastian and the fractured council is desperately trying to prepare for war. But soon he realizes that his father has acquired more power than ever before. ***** After narrowly escaping from Vashara, Sebastian and the others realize they are no match for the Order of the Black Lotus. At least, not without help. A desperate plan to help them in the upcoming war sees the magicians propose an alliance with an enemy. In order to succeed in defeating the Order, they will have to set aside their differences and fight as one. Meanwhile, Makaela has been training for nearly a month with House Vaya. With their help, she has regained control of her Nightling abilities and acquired a few new skills of her own. But after learning that Lumi's light is quickly fading, she embarks on a quest to save the old god. A storm is coming and it's something none of them have ever seen before. [VOLUME FOUR IN THE ELDENARIAN ARTIFACTS]

Crown of Fire (Book 3 in the Crown Trilogy) by CrystalJJohnson

FOR HER, HE WILL SET EVERY KINGDOM ON FIRE. Kyron LeFur never wanted to be king. He may have united a torn people and ended a bloody war, but none of that matters without his queen. She sacrificed her crown for him, and now he will stop at nothing to rescue her from the man that betrayed them. Raelle Mansi has no regrets; she would forfeit her kingdom again to save her parah's life. Her imprisonment by the Allaji king is the difference between thrusting her people into another war and returning to the man she loves. Will Kyron and Raelle's bond save them, or will their love cause their kingdom to burn? CW/TW: Sexual Content and Violence

Crowns of Flame and Ice - Book One by AdventureAwaitsHere

Two Fae enemies, the prince and princess from rival territories, put their hatred for one another to one side when they are forced to go on a dangerous top-secret mission in an attempt to restore magic to the land of Crevah. Their journey together uncovers many secrets that change their lives forever. If you are a lover of suspense and romance or love books that are violent, sexy and daring... then this is the book for you! This retelling is a sure must-read for fans of fast-paced and explosively action-packed fantasy books. *Please note that the Crowns of Flame and Ice series is for mature audiences. There are brief references to mental health and suicide, violence and scenes that are very explicitly sexual. Please don't read if this is triggering to you in any way. ((WORD COUNT = 100,000 - 150,000 WORDS))

Raven's School of Magic: Year One by xxHoneyFernxx

MASSIVE REWRITE WARNING!!! (Completed: 5/9/2024) The Dark One is on the move. Never seen, but always there. No one knows their name. No one knows if they're even a person. Some say they have been here since the beginning of time. Others say they appeared over night. One thing is for certain: it must be stopped or all is lost. 'Only the power of a firstborn twin can stop the dark one forever.' This prophecy has been told for centuries. Every child knows it even little Alyssa who has just turned twelve years old and is finally old enough to go to Raven's School of Magic. Her parents are happy for her, but also haunted and protective due to the loss of her twin. For years Ally has been plagued with sudden pain that leaves her unable to move or even scream. Bruises and lashes form on her body and people spread rumors that this was the mysterious power of the twin bond. Is this the case? Is her twin really alive? And is he somewhere suffering at the hands of the dark one? Ally is soon chosen to be entered the good side of magic school as many expected. However, on the same night, a boy from a well-known evil family is chosen to be in the good side as well. Many people believe that this child is chosen by the Dark One to destroy them all. What will Ally do? Will she befriend the boy or will she turn her back on him?

May Shadows Reign (Book 2 of The Lost Queen Series) by stephsaige

The Visrel sisters have been reunited, but their lives will never be the same. Seraiah is wracked with guilt for the lives she thinks she could have saved. She is determined to learn more about her abilities and hone her talents so it won't happen again. However, she soon learns that the stronger her visions grow--the weaker her mind becomes. Sterling is now a queen without a kingdom, and she finds herself battling an entirely different beast. She is certain the only one who can explain what is happening to her is Ren, her necromancer friend, but he seems to have disappeared along with the other mages. The sisters' inner demons have come out to play and will put their bond to the test. They will learn there is a fine line between good and evil, and the world isn't quite as black and white as they once thought. ==================================================================== This is Book 2 in The Lost Queen series. It can't be read as a standalone. Please read Book 1: The Lost Queen before proceeding.

To Rescue a Villain by JayceJole

Mary loved the villain from her favorite comic book series for years but always thought it was nothing more than admiration. It isn't until she lets herself imagine how thing's could have been if she was in his story that she finds herself mysteriously transported to his fictional world and standing a mere foot away from him. As the determined girl tries to change her favorite character's fate, he slowly begins to fall for her and she has to decide if she wants to take the risk and start a relationship with him whilst knowing all the horrid things he could do in the future. While Mary tries to save her favorite villain and figure out what pulled her into this world, she begins to wonder if she has become a key player in this story. As Mary works alongside the main characters to uncover the mystery of their alien infested moon, she starts wishing these heroes and villains she has come to love were only two-dimensional. Highest Rank: #66 in Adventure 1st place winner of the Emerald Awards Fantasy. 2nd place winner of the Emerald Awards Unique. 3rd place winner of the Purple Apple Awards (Fantasy). 2nd place winner for Action/Adventure in the Friendly Teens Book Competition. [Updated every Wednesday and Friday] [This is not a fan fiction. You do not need any prior knowledge to understand the story.]

Clandestine by bri_music16

"You." "Me?" I answer nervously. I held my breath as I looked into the dragons golden eyes. "I choose you." I've been waiting for this day since I can remember. Ever since I was a little girl I dreamed of one day having my own dragon. After my father's death I made it my goal to do this, to make him proud. Joining the riders squad means bonding a dragon and protecting my people. My home. All the training will lead to that moment. I just have to survive... Which is easier said than done. The only thing I have left of my father is my blue sapphire necklace which seems to come with its own type of beauty. There's deeper secrets than just fighting in our army and not everyone can be trusted. Love.. pain.. loss.. lies.. You're going to wish you messed with a different girl. Word count: 174,822 (Story not finished yet.) All characters and plot lines are completely fictional.

The Initials | Nanowrimo 2023 by CreationSaga

[Book 1 in the Displaced Angels Series] "You took the life of my best friend, made her life a living hell...so I took your building and everything inside, and turned it into ash." °°° Being abducted the first time was already crazy enough, but twice in one week? Now that's more than just bad luck. In his effort to remain free from the Church of Babylon's clutches, Cloud Jefferson is confronted with the task of learning his true identity. And with all his paths leading to the castle on the hill, it doesn't seem he has any other choice but to join the ancient school of magic. They say his story starts with fire, everything afterwards is just smoke!

Into Your Eyes by Pasta-Paste

How did it come down to this? Standing in the hallways, the known bad boy of town defending her, the freak, from barbie one, barbie two, and deadbrain jock, Alex didn't know the answer to her initial question. ................................................................................................................ According to society, there's something eerie and creepy about Alex's eyes. According to Archer, they're eyes that if they were to be the end of him, he wouldn't mind. With a horrible past and a terrible secret, Alex desperately tries to protect her little bubble from bursting when Archer, notorious bad boy, strides with confident steps into said bubble. What will Alex do when not only does he find out about her secret but also threaten to expose it too? Read to find out. ............................................................................................................. INTO YOUR EYES!! Done by Pasta-Paste All rights reserved. Do not copy.

Ashen Rise by WickedPromises

|Book 3| Andorra is no closer to taking the throne than when she first entered Anlithamy. Her worst nightmare has come true, and her enemies are closer than ever. With Bazile and her old clan threatening to take over Anlithamy and steal the throne out from under her, Andorra has to figure out how she will save her people and keep her future as Queen intact. With startling news of her heritage and what is in store for her future, Andorra feels unbalanced. Her best friends are in danger, her guards seem less than thrilled to keep her alive, and there's the fact that her betrothed still wants her head on a platter. Will she save Anlithamy and become Queen? Or will she turn into the monster that plagues her soul?

The Black Lotus | Vol.1, The Eldenarian Artifacts ✓ by ldjwrites

Makaela's one of the last living magicians of her kind. Sebastian's a traitor on the run. And the Order of the Black Lotus wants them both dead. ***** For ten years, Makaela and the last remaining light magicians have been hiding. But when they're finally found by the Order of the Black Lotus, she's forced to reconcile with her past and embark on a quest to embrace her destiny. For his entire torrid life, Sebastian trained to join the Order. But after one fateful night, he abandons them to save Makaela, the girl from his past. Together, they must prevent the dark magicians from collecting the Eldenarian Artifacts---seven ancient relics capable of granting their wielders unfathomable magic. But a dark seed grows within them both. Black flowers sprout in the darkest of nights, and soon they'll either wither or bloom. That is if the Order doesn't kill them first.

Armageddon by 129cdmuller

"Like the fire in a dragon's belly, Selena's irresistible bond with Thor powers this book and series, bringing fresh urgency to epic fantasy storytelling....This fantasy finale makes the bond between a young woman and her dragon matter as much as the world's end." Publisher's Weekly The Empire has fallen, and the Council's treacherous alliance delivered the precious dragon eggs into the Lich's hands. The Day of Eternal Darkness is upon them, and the Dark Master's gambit is ready-which will win him the war and the world. After awakening his dark powers in Snowhaven, Thor turns on his allies and concedes to the Lich. As he unites with the Dark Master, the grim Selena Liongod has no choice but to launch a counter-attack, joining forces with the Nidhoggr and acquiring an army of vampires and a ragtag team of old friends. Though the end is nigh, the allies are determined to strike first and defeat the Lich once and for all. But Selena will soon discover that her actions and choices to protect their world may lead to its destruction. The story is complete, word count: 138,195 The book is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GNPLJK7

The First Spell by Raddman00

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The Midnight Storm (A New Dawn #2) by Dante_Greywolf

[Book 2] Growing up isn't easy, especially not when you're Crown Prince Sebastian, heir to the Greenlander throne. While the God of Wrath reigns at court, the prince only finds empty seats at the dinner table. His once so close friends, Alex and Nick are fighting for their lives on opposite sides of the country, and King Thomas is becoming more secluded and paranoid by the day. When seemingly all hope is lost, Sebastian gets help from an unexpected source. Hundreds of miles more north, Fox is battling the implications of being a royal bastard. The young Fire Magician doesn't know whether to pledge allegiance to his half-brother or to King Ariel. And then a third royal arrives in Silvermark, a Prince from Ice...

The Blood Wolves | Vol.3, The Eldenarian Artifacts ✓ by ldjwrites

While Sebastian and the others are still reeling from the events of the siege in Thania, the Order of the Black Lotus only has three artifacts left to collect until their goal is complete. However, Makaela slowly begins to question her loyalties to the Order. ***** Following the siege on Thania, Makaela has been left broken and confused. Her Nightling has been destroyed and she is struggling to shake the numbness that threatens to consume her whole. Meanwhile, Sebastian and the others have traveled to the Eldenarian Palace to warn the rest of the world of magic about Thorian. They embark on a journey to South Africa to liberate the House of Oseda from the dark magician's rule and to prevent him from acquiring yet another artifact. But when a pack of bloodthirsty werewolves and a pair of powerful monsters emerge onto the scene, they learn this task is no walk in the park. The wolves are on the hunt and their fangs are dripping with blood. [VOLUME THREE IN THE ELDENARIAN ARTIFACTS]

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The Storm Tower | Vol.4, The Eldenarian Artifacts ✓

After training for weeks with House Vaya, Makaela and Karin are sent on a quest to save a dying god. Meanwhile, Sebastian and the fractured council is desperately trying to prepare for war. But soon he realizes that his father has acquired more power than ever before. ***** After narrowly escaping from Vashara, Sebastian and the others realize they are no match for the Order of the Black Lotus. At least, not without help. A desperate plan to help them in the upcoming war sees the magicians propose an alliance with an enemy. In order to succeed in defeating the Order, they will have to set aside their differences and fight as one. Meanwhile, Makaela has been training for nearly a month with House Vaya. With their help, she has regained control of her Nightling abilities and acquired a few new skills of her own. But after learning that Lumi's light is quickly fading, she embarks on a quest to save the old god. A storm is coming and it's something none of them have ever seen before. [VOLUME FOUR IN THE ELDENARIAN ARTIFACTS]