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The Children of Hypnos

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[ VOLUMES 1-3 NOW COMPLETE.] Emery Ashworth is a dreamhunter. She spends her time fighting the nightmares of mankind with her partner, Wes, the lowest-ranking boy in her class and the biggest pain in Emery's neck. When Emery and Wes are sent to gather intelligence on a rogue dreamhunter, their bickering lands them in the midst of the Dream-humanity's collective subconscious, where real matter warps until it can no longer return to the waking world-pursued by one of the most dangerous dreamhunters on Earth. Traversing the darkest parts of the human mind and hunted by an unbeatable foe, the two must work together to return to their families, their friends, and their lives before the Dream unravels them both.
  
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  The Children of Hypnos appears in my second novel, ELIZA AND HER MONSTERS. It's the main character Eliza's favorite book series. If you enjoy this, definitely check out ELIZA AND HER MONSTERS and my other books!All Rights Reserved

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Dream Walker by katl649

When an evil force from a parallel dimension threatens her world, a college student with supernatural abilities realizes that insomnia is the least of her problems. **** A rift has been torn in the veil that separates the human world from those that lie beyond, worlds that humans can only visit in their sleep. Supernatural creatures are escaping into the human world and bringing people's worst nightmares to life. Only one person can stop this terrifying onslaught-unfortunately, she doesn't know how. Callie O'Neill is a college student running from the demons of her past. What she can't escape are the vivid dreams that plague her sleep and keep her awake at night. As the reports of violent attacks by an unknown creature begin to pile up, Callie must confront the supernatural forces she has met before to prevent more deaths. The mystery of Callie's connection to these phenomena may not be a mystery to everyone. Alex Zidane, a recent acquaintance of Callie, seems unsurprised by the mayhem occurring around them. When Callie attends a Halloween festival and is plunged into a maze that resembles the one she traverses in her dreams, Alex must help her survive the chaos emerging from another world. Along with trying the save the world, Callie must decide whether to trust Alex or the mysterious group that sent him to protect her. If they manage to live through the dangers ahead, they must face the secrets they both keep and the attraction they both fight.

The Chronicles of Sorataki: Lucid Wish by DS-Nate

Forgive and forget, a simple saying. But at what cost can such a notion bargain one who's fresh out of mercy and stocked full of unpleasant memories? Moments away from preparation for a pivotal battle Natalie discovered that she is trapped in a world of dreams. That dream turned out to be that of a young girl who unknowingly dreams of themselves a hero of a city called Lucid. This peace falls apart however when this young girl had to face an unfair truth. Now stuck in this realm with a repent cognition Natalie and Allisa (a girl who comes from another world) must overcome this world's obstacles in the young girl's to free her and each other from the dream once and for all. Using all their wit and scenes they must fight their very own demons if they hope to overcome the denizens of this world. This story is canon to the main events that branch off of the Soratki series between books 2 and 3. As such the events within here are self-contained enough to enjoy on their own but for the best reading experience read up to at least book two (Deaths Gamble) before you continue. This is a collaborated project using characters from @JamesLester126 world of The Goddess' Chosen. Like with my story this can be enjoyed without reading other works but for the best take on Allisa and the other of @JamesLester126 characters by this point read up to (Chains of Fate) before you continue.

The Wolf's Prey by courtneyrush756

[completed!] Under editing! Man kind, invincible and scared of nothing. We were the superior race, and we revelled in it. We all thought we were the ones at the top of the food chain, completely untouchable. However it was like I said, we 'thought' we were. In the darkness lurks a creature like no other, that prays upon us. Hunting us! Waiting for just the right moment to strike, to knock us off of our high pedestal and back onto the ground. I know this because I have seen this beast. Been face to face with it, battled toe to toe with this creature, fighting for what was left of my life, and I was losing! - - - - - - - - "Watch out!" I scream in alert, as a hard thudding sound pierced our ears as something slammed into our side of the car, sending a sensation of dizziness as the car spun of of control. The screeching tires dragged along the floor, with the faint stench of the irony liquid dripping from my head as it all grew still...

The GATE Academy by Vermillion_Rose

--- IMPORTANT NOTE BELOW---- hey there. I am in the works of creating a new and improved version of this series, starting with book one obviously. If you like this, or are interested, please give it a look. This completed version you're currently viewing was started in 2015, while the new one is of course from the present. Theres a significant difference in the writing and less cringe lmaoo Feel free to still read this one, though, I promise the new one will be more worthwhile ----- a private island next to the city of Arcadia there is a large school. This school isn't like most though. The GATE Academy is a school strictly for teens of all species with supernatural powers. Falen Asami, a Demon Neko living on Earth, is starting her junior year at GATE. While perfecting her powers during school, Falen and her six friends work together to complete many different requests that only those with powers can do. What exactly will this year bring for Falen?

Phantom; Blessed by the devil, Cursed by the gods by Jays_Novels

Lucifer chuckled, hiding his earlier annoyance in a heartbeat. "You've grown so much" he said. "I'm sorry I haven't come to see you sooner, it's very hard to leave a place you've been confined to for eternity, but I've made sure my demons watched over you, you've become quite the Phantom" Phantom. The ghost is here. "What did you call me?" Sal asked. "That's right I nearly forgot, you have no idea who you are, much less what you are, and so you consider yourself to be nothing awaymore than what others tell you to be" said Lucifer. "But don't worry, I'm here to change that, I keep my promises Salome, well sometimes that is" ................ Sal was many things. A weirdo yes. A dealer absolutely. A warrior? Definitely not. But all that changes when the Elder's Court, a combination of gods, angels and demons, asks him to go on a hunt, to find and kill a necromancer whose plans might cause a rip in the fabric of reality. Sal agrees and though he is powerful he needs the help of five Shaded beings from the Other World to help him. Little does he know that this one task has the potential to birth many things. Love leads to loss, loss leads to pain and pain leads to regret. Will he be able to complete his task? Will he die before he gets his chance? What sacrifices would he have to make? And what did it truly mean to be a Phantom?

Darkness and Beauty (The Fated Series, #1) by _Hiraeth_Author_

Fauna Clarice Rheasydia is one of two of the most feared assassins in all of Ker. The Ebony Nightingale. Trained since four, her identity has been kept secret, leaving only rumors of her bloody wake to whisper through the streets. Little do they know that the blood pooling at her feet isn't that of her victims, but instead that of someone she may have never truly known. Lance Arthur Rheasydia, The Sinister Fox. Trained alongside his sister to protect those he cares for, more so now than ever after the death of his soulmate and betrayal of his best friend. He has no path left to follow aside from that of his family, and even that is beginning to narrow. Or is it widening? Darius Zandro Rosendal is sick of playing the picture-perfect Crown Prince of Vandaria. His father sees nothing but a ghost when he's nearby, too busy praying to the Gods and their Saints that his wife's womb carries another boy. Darius's life force runs through the veins of his guard and best friends. He has the family he wants, all the luxury wealth can buy, but still finds something missing. That is until an unexpected visitor gives him hope for the life he's only dreamt of. Can they keep the demons coming from every direction from breaking down the walls? Are they capable of fulfilling their destiny? Or will they fail and damn the world to its crumbling end? This is just the beginning, and hope is running thin. **Average Word Count Per Chapter: 4,000 **Edited (x1) LET ME KNOW IF YOU SPOT GRAMMAR ISSUES! NOTE FROM ME! - I very much model my works to resemble published examples, so there are no notes in any chapters from me, trigger warnings for chapters, etc. Just the world my brain likes to escape to every now and then. Thanks for reading!

Adventure Second Prime: Friendship, Bonds, and The Unlikely Hero by ChansuHiro

Emery Acer is obsessed with heroes. Not just any heroes, but shounen manga heroes. His senior year in high school was going to be boring and uneventful, until he started an adventure club for "heroes in training." His passion for heroes though is equal only to a mysterious young man's passion for the antithesis of heroism. This young man, Orion, offers Emery "true power," but it comes with a steep price and a harsh condition. Can Emery handle true power and will his club's members turned friends be safe from its consequences?

Tír na nÓg Trilogy, Book II: The Rising Dark by SarahQuinnMcGrath

In this second installment of the trilogy, Emery finds herself trapped in an ancient world to which she feels little connection. With no notion of who she once was, no memory of the relationship she shared with the man who claims to be her husband, she struggles to understand her place as well as her heart. As if those tasks weren't enough, an ominous entity known as the Dark Man seeks her, haunting her dreams, biding his time before he asks a question to which she must give the right answer, whatever that answer might be. The aid of friends from two very different worlds, the continuation of mysteries begun but unsolved, and the threat of enemies both visible and invisible combine in a tale both fantastical and romantic. ** This is part of a trilogy. The first and third installments are available on Wattpad as well!

Gabriel X Reader by Iriswrites777

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Mote of Darkness by wowimspecial

Just one phone call is all it takes to leave one consumed by grief. Her sister. Dead. Six dark months later, something dangerous and not quite human lurks. Brixlee soon finds herself targeted by mysterious creatures she never deemed possible. They threaten the safety of her life and that of those she loves. One seemingly helpful and enigmatic man offers his protection. His motives are questionable, but he promises to help her find the answers she seeks. But can Brixlee trust her instincts that lure her closer to this strange man, and can she battle through her depression to survive what's hunting her? ****************************** "I don't get to have that special moment where I breathe against her skin just to see if she'd shiver. I can't grace her neck with the barest touch of my teasing fingertips. She doesn't trust me enough for any of that. She doesn't even know me. Not yet. For now I'm just the creep lingering in the dark, the only place I'm permitted." For those whom wish to know more about what they are getting themselves into... ✅ Book 1: Done & ready to publish at any moment. (May be revised for edits) ☑️ Book 2: 9/10 of the way done ◻️Book 3: Started!

To be Claimed by Her by theEveofChaos

An Academy fan fiction. The Blackborne and Toma teams had fallen apart after learning Sang and Kaylie were agents for Volto. When a new mission comes across the desk of Owen Blackborne - seven abductions in the Charleston area with two confirmed deaths that can't be explained - he feels like his family needs to help. Maybe it will be a way to bring them back together with a purpose once again. Eveleen is a solitary witch who works around the world battling dark forces. When a coven in the States reaches out for help, she feels compelled to respond. She finds herself staying in a small cottage down the road from a mansion of rather curious bachelors until magic decides to ensure their paths cross. *****I bolted upright in the bed, chest burning and my sheets drenched in sweat. I grabbed my pounding head. It was the same dream I'd had for almost two weeks now. Every time I watched the car crash into the water after swerving to avoid the shade that attacked the two passengers. One man was able to get out of the car before it plunged over the edge, but the second man with the crystal blue eyes was trapped. I'd never seen him before, and I had no idea where the crash happened, but it definitely wasn't in Ireland. And each time I awoke before rescuing the man. This is an original work, loosely based on the characters CL Stone created. It is set about eight years after the Ashley Waters mission and will feature all Blackborne and Toma team members eventually. The female protagonist, Eveleen is an original character solely owned by me. This story is not intended for readers under the age of 21. Mature content includes: M/F, M/M, multiple partners, reverse-harem abuse, sexual abuse, non-con rape, assault, self-harm, depression Blackborne, Toma teams, and Academy are all subject to CL Stone's original work and this is a fan fiction purely for entertainment. Highest Wattpad Rankings: #1 in Blackborne #1 in Toma #1 in Axel

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(THE SERIES BELONGS TO PENELOPE DOUGLAS) 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝟏 To the new Horsemen and Cowgirls, Devil's Night is more than a tradition; it's in their blood. Under the cloak of darkness, they become echoes of their parents-driven by the same unquenchable thirst for danger, power, and control. The night is their playground, where rules are shattered, and the thrill of the forbidden pulses through their veins. Like their parents before them, they revel in the chaos, the secrecy, and the seductive pull of fear that only the darkness can provide. They are the heirs to a legacy of rebellion, a fire that can never be extinguished-born to rule the night and continue what their parents began. In their hands, Devil's Night is a ritual, a rite of passage where the past and present collide, leaving behind a trail of whispers, shadows, and the unmistakable scent of sin. *** 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒔𝒐𝒏, my Little Ballerina. She used to be mine, whether she knew it or not. That night-Devil's Night-changed everything for her. She looked at me with those terrified eyes, and yeah, maybe I broke something in her. But I never intended to fix it. I don't regret what happened. Why should I? She can try to run from it, from me, but we both know she'll never really escape. Not from what I did, and definitely not from who I am. She's still mine. Always was, always will be. *** 𝑴𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒊. He was the shadow I could never escape, no matter how far I ran. That night-Devil's Night-he shattered everything. What he did... I'll never forget. I see it every time I close my eyes. He's maddening, dangerous, and completely unapologetic. I wish I could hate him, but part of me is still caught in his web, trapped by the past we share. He never let me go. And maybe, deep down, I'm afraid he never will.

Hell's Angel by KaddenceFire

She is a girl who fights for her life and to protect the innocent. He is a boy who has dreams of chaos and ashes. So, how did she, Aella Nightinghour, get stuck with the task of protecting a boy named Salem who has horrific nightmares and doesn't know he's the son of a devil? Not even she knows; but what she does know is that he's trouble, devil's son or not, and that not all alliances are as loyal as they seem.

Alpha Grayson|✔️ by iamahatlover

|HAS BEEN REWRITTEN| She was kind. He was heartless. She saw the good in everyone despite her past. He saw nothing but hatred for others because of his past. He was the Alpha. She was a Betas daughter. He wanted to save her But he drowned from his own secrets. He brought out the worst in her. She brought out the good in him. She realised the rage filled murderous Alpha had a heart beneath it all but was it too late? Two souls from two completely different worlds clash together and realise that they're not so different from each other after all. Alana Reid, a Betas daughter, only wants to be protected from her horrendous past by her mate but can he move on from what happened to her? Alpha Grayson, a man who's had a childhood no one would ever wish for, believes that his mate is best off without him but he can't live without her. Is she willing to accept his past and move on? ********* I thought about all the obstacles I had to overcome to get to where I am today as I walked towards my sons crib. Everything I went through was worth it. "Don't worry, mommy's coming," I said in a baby voice hoping to comfort him even though he wasn't crying. My heart dropped in my chest when I saw it was empty. No baby in sight. "Gray!," I screamed loudly like I was getting stabbed over and over again. He ran into the nursery, scanning the area for any danger. "He's gone! Our baby's gone!" His eyebrows furrowed as his eyes softened realising what happened. Just as quick as it came, it vanished and he was back with the icy look in his eye. The one he had when we first met. For a moment, I was afraid of him going back to his old self before dismissing that thought and focusing on my missing newborn son. Don't worry, I'm coming for you, my little bubba... Will the angel given to him melt the Alphas ice solid façade or not? Is she helping him escape his darkness or is she dragging him into hers? Read to find out... Cover by @belladz07

My Monster Dream by Author_J_

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At the Fields of Fire and Blood by crisyah_

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The Ballads of The Skeleton Crew by TroubadourVILever

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When an evil force from a parallel dimension threatens her world, a college student with supernatural abilities realizes that insomnia is the least of her problems. **** A rift has been torn in the veil that separates the human world from those that lie beyond, worlds that humans can only visit in their sleep. Supernatural creatures are escaping into the human world and bringing people's worst nightmares to life. Only one person can stop this terrifying onslaught-unfortunately, she doesn't know how. Callie O'Neill is a college student running from the demons of her past. What she can't escape are the vivid dreams that plague her sleep and keep her awake at night. As the reports of violent attacks by an unknown creature begin to pile up, Callie must confront the supernatural forces she has met before to prevent more deaths. The mystery of Callie's connection to these phenomena may not be a mystery to everyone. Alex Zidane, a recent acquaintance of Callie, seems unsurprised by the mayhem occurring around them. When Callie attends a Halloween festival and is plunged into a maze that resembles the one she traverses in her dreams, Alex must help her survive the chaos emerging from another world. Along with trying the save the world, Callie must decide whether to trust Alex or the mysterious group that sent him to protect her. If they manage to live through the dangers ahead, they must face the secrets they both keep and the attraction they both fight.