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The Mechanical Crown

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Reads 100,070
Votes 11,125
Parts 151
Time 21h 33m

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An explorer, a princess, a slave and a sword. A belief that the world can be better. The Mechanical Crown is an epic adventure full of intrigue, mystery and romance.

When Tranton Seldon becomes the first to cross the mountains in hundreds of years, he sets in motion a series of events that will transform the forgotten kingdom of Lagonia and test its society like never before. The Mechanical Crown is about the impacts of intolerance, isolationism, prejudice and the abuse of power.
     
    **Selected for the Wattpad Picks FEATURED LIST March 2018**
     
    Amazing cover by @weeknder

Content warning: This story contains themes of prejudice and violence.All Rights Reserved

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Lea's Liberation by Talia_Rhea

Paladin Series 8: War creates rifts between people. Between friends. Between families. In the struggle between two great nations, the hardest task can be simply finding a way to live with each other and mend those rifts. Lea Severine, captured and tortured, has sworn herself to the protection of her kingdom and its people. But that doesn't mean she isn't still a woman with a woman's desires and she has her eyes set on a man that, by all rights, should be her mortal enemy. However, her when her love can't be returned fully, how can she choose between him and her vows? Emilien Cesaire, captured and tortured, has sworn himself to the protection of his kingdom and its people. Even if they turn their back on him. His vows to the crown are binding. When he's offered the love of a woman that both excites and worries him, how can he accept it knowing that to do so would be to be the traitor everyone brands him as? Secrets are exposed, enemies are redeemed, and the tides begin to turn in a war that threatens to rip them apart, even as it brought them together.

The Lumber Jack A Blk Qween POC Mystery Thriller Event© by BlkQween

In the rural outskirts of New York, five miles from the majestic Niagra Falls, Peace is engrossed in constructing his dream cabin. A sudden disruption to his solitude occurs when he encounters a mysterious woman fleeing from an unknown pursuer. Without hesitation, Peace offers assistance to the injured stranger, only to be interrupted by another individual seeking help with a broken-down vehicle on a stormy, moonless night. Amidst the clamor of thunder and incessant rain, the questions linger: who are these enigmatic visitors, and what motives drive them to Peace's doorstep? Are their arrivals mere coincidence, or do they conceal a deeper connection that could entangle Peace in unforeseen danger? Embark on an emotional rollercoaster through a narrative filled with unforeseen twists and revelations as we unravel the clandestine world of this peace-loving lumberjack. Join us on a gripping journey through mystery and suspense, where every turn reveals a new layer of complexity and intrigue.

No Adults Allowed by SimonKJones

The grown-ups are all gone and children rule the new world. Harry lives in a strange utopia: resources are plentiful, the climate has stabilised, there is peace. His village is watched over by an invisible force that keeps them all from danger - but is it protecting them, or holding them back? Join Harry and his friends as they embark on a journey to unravel the mystery of what happened to the old world, and what is wrong with the new. They might not like what they discover. From the writer of the Watty-winning A Day of Faces and The Mechanical Crown.

The Dawn of Malice by RLKietz

In a world where magic and machinery intertwine, Caerus, an outcast and gifted Laresian, embarks on a thrilling journey of self-discovery, friendship, and courage. Set in a realm on the brink of war, Caerus's story unfolds in the midst of political turmoil, ancient secrets, and the clash between different realms and powers. Born with the ability to enhance, strengthen, control, and manipulate his body to aid in battle, Caerus is both feared and ridiculed by the people of Liliosa. But as tensions escalated between his homeland and the Laresian army, he was forced to make the ultimate sacrifice. Luckily, he was saved by an enigmatic gentleman named Lucian - a Laresian defector seeking to topple the corrupted Laresian empire. Their journey takes them from the heart of battle-scarred cities and territorial borders to hidden workshops and train yards. Alongside their struggles, they discover the true meaning of loyalty, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. In a world where magic, technology, and destiny collide, Caerus's story is one of growth, resilience, and the unwavering pursuit of truth. As he confronts his own doubts and confronts the demons of his lineage's past, Caerus must rise above the challenges that threaten to tear his world apart, all while discovering the true potential that lies within him.

Silver: The Lost Royal by sparklingauthoress

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Lea's Liberation

Paladin Series 8: War creates rifts between people. Between friends. Between families. In the struggle between two great nations, the hardest task can be simply finding a way to live with each other and mend those rifts. Lea Severine, captured and tortured, has sworn herself to the protection of her kingdom and its people. But that doesn't mean she isn't still a woman with a woman's desires and she has her eyes set on a man that, by all rights, should be her mortal enemy. However, her when her love can't be returned fully, how can she choose between him and her vows? Emilien Cesaire, captured and tortured, has sworn himself to the protection of his kingdom and its people. Even if they turn their back on him. His vows to the crown are binding. When he's offered the love of a woman that both excites and worries him, how can he accept it knowing that to do so would be to be the traitor everyone brands him as? Secrets are exposed, enemies are redeemed, and the tides begin to turn in a war that threatens to rip them apart, even as it brought them together.