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When the king of Aizasea is assassinated, eighteen-year-old Celvene is wise enough to keep her head down after witnessing the attack. As a circus mage, she has no business in politics - until the next ruler is selected by ritual, and Celvene is the sole soul capable of wielding the king's sword. Declared the destined queen, Celvene expects to rise... but her kingdom has other plans. Instead of honoring the ritual, the brutish general Aleksandr brands her an upstart peasant and forces her into the castle as a servant, hoping she'll disappear quietly. With their mortal enemy continuing to strike the city, the people yearn for a more ruthless leader, and Aleksandr is hellbent on seizing the crown for himself. On top of that, forbidden and deadly magic begins to blossom in Celvene's heart, threatening to unravel all she holds dear. The magic corrupts her mind and drives her to acts she commits against her will, tainting her already struggling reputation. And among the enemy ranks stands her childhood best friend, fighting for the other side of the war. Facing her again is a complication Celvene can't ignore. As tensions rise and the horrors of war unfold, Celvene uncovers twisted secrets that could spell the death of her city. Will she survive long enough to fulfill her destiny as queen, or will the shadows of dark magic and war consume her? BY ROYAL DECREE: ✓ Circus-mage underdog protagonist ✓ Grumpy sapphic love interest with a heart of gold ✓ Corruption magic fueled by famine ✓ Iconic, sassy non-binary mentor ✓ Worldbuilding inspired by the Four Horsemen ✓ Twists and turns galore FEATURED: ♛ @Fantasy's Epic/High Fantasy

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Glimpse into the future with the tales of tomorrow. A collection of science fiction short stories.

"The friendship was perfect, growing higher. Then there were blue and red tangled wires." .'*~'.* On one ocean-sprayed evening on the dock, things are strange within his chilly yet scorching heart. . . . ✨🔹✨ 1st place for Best Opening Line in @AstaniaCommunity's Mistletoe Magic Mini-Awards (2023) #AstaniaBooks ✨🔹✨ January, 2023

A boy, Oliver, meets a demon, Isis and a little Wallaby who is actually a Millenia old spirit watching over the two boys. This story follows them as they try to navigate teen hood while also escaping paranormal entities due to Oliver breaking the ancient cycle.

✨🔹 A collection of Stace's original poetry compositions. 🔹✨ . . . If a heart is overrun with emotion, it is sure to be broken. Those feelings need somewhere to go. Somewhere to rest. Somewhere to know. Somewhere to be put to the test. These wrinkled pages in a drawer. They never thought they would see anything more. For a long time they were stashed away in the cold. Until they finally reached your tender hold. . . . ✨🔹✨ Credit to @AlexandraLing2000 for the gorgeous cover. 🤍 1st place for Poetry in @AstaniaCommunity's Hallow's Eve Awards (2023) #AstaniaBooks ✨🔹✨ 2023

Forced to enlist as a guardian, a pacifist finds hope within a passionate singer. --- (A Triple Point story.) Mackenzie Olomana enjoys chatting up strangers, giving great hugs, and crying for happy endings; he absolutely does not like violence, horror movies, and when people are in pain. So being forced to enlist as a guardian, where he's surrounded by everything he dislikes on a daily basis, probably wasn't the best career path for him. Unfortunately, his healing meta-abilities didn't give him much of a choice, but he's willing to accept that (sort of) and just take life one day at a time. Patience finally pays off when he meets Jordan Minseok Song. To most, Jordan is a successful pop star known for his silky voice and incredibly polite personality. But there's a goofy and charming persona hiding behind Jordan's public exterior, and finding it leaves Mack with a warmth he never expected. Except something is holding Jordan back, and Mack can see it's hurting him in ways that others might not notice. Fortunately, Mack knows a thing or two about healing, even when it involves pains of the past. With his help, maybe then Jordan can feel his warmth for himself. And maybe then they can both find happiness, together. --- Word Count: +45k Genres: Romance, Science Fiction

[ONC 2025 SHORTLISTED] An amnesiac goddess must rewrite her destiny before the evil reaper strikes out her existence. ••• 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙖 𝙙𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙩. When Ira wakes up in the corner of a dusty room with nothing but glowing rectangles around and no memory of her past, not even her name, she is convinced she has been kidnapped. But it is far from the truth. She isn't kidnapped; she is a new addition to Histoire, another lost character discarded by an author, waiting to be devoured by a vengeful reaper like countless others. Amd the same reaper of Histoire is now threatening to erase Ira forever. Rayer, the hundred-year-old caretaker of Histoire, asks her to drop it and accept her doom because nobody to date has been able to remember their story and rewrite their fates. But Ira isn't someone who would easily back out. Determined not to be forgotten, Ira must unearth the lost pieces of her story and sew them into one before the reaper devours her existence. But as she delves deeper, Ira begins to question her identity and purpose, realising she is more than just a character. WC: 52,000+ CC: Inky

A short story from the Villain's point of view. An unseated King has only one goal. How to go about achieving it?

A short poetry book with my favourite works

All Phyllon wanted was to hide away from the trouble surrounding the Royal Court and spend the season growing his father's merchant empire. However, the trouble from the Court follows him in the shape of a well-meaning but naive prince, whose inexperienced actions threaten to unbalance the already fragile political climate. In an attempt to save the prince from his naivety and political manipulation, he finds himself drawn into preventing a secessionist plot and helping the prince on his personal quest for a cure for his beloved.

In a dimly lit room, Kaden wakes up bound to a chair, facing Aeron, a figure from his past. Memories of betrayal and bloodshed flood back as Aeron reveals his plan to annihilate the protagonist's town. Desperate, the protagonist tries to negotiate but learns he will die if a glowing globe, representing those who still love him, goes dark. As all but one light extinguish, Aeron's rage reveals his own complex feelings. How will it affect his life? Read to find out!

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Many words can describe the mighty General, Graeme Blackwoode. Handsome, intimidating, and stoic. Lovestruck wouldn't be one. Yet, the warrior crumbled to one of life's most delicate emotions. Love. Love in one of the most inconvenient of times. Love with a special woman, a fighter like him. Threats from the neighboring country of Ravennisse, a kingdom built on land and power seek to conquer Oriad's land, in the tragedy known as war. Graeme seeks to act as a general, hoping to keep his kingdom out of war. Yet, he is balancing his romance, for not everyone would approve of what he's become. *** Disclaimer: This is the prequel to Lantana but you do not need to read that book and this can be enjoyed on its own! TW: Descriptions of violence, mild swearing, war The beautiful cover and banner set was designed by @redflowers-!

In the heart of downtown Toronto, as winter sets in, a high-powered vice president reflects on the pressures of his demanding corporate job. After yet another late night at work, he realizes he has forgotten an important file at the office. As he turns to retrieve it, he is suddenly attacked by a hooded figure-his former manager, whom he fired for embezzlement. In a shocking confrontation, the man stabs him multiple times, leaving him bleeding on the sidewalk as chaos erupts around him. 
In his final moments, he grapples with regret, longing for his family and the life he could have led. Just as darkness envelops him, he hears a strange voice announcing his transfer to another world and bestowing upon him the name "Viktor" and the class of "Monarch." 
When he regains consciousness, he finds himself in an opulent room, lying beside a beautiful woman who calls him "my prince" before closing her eyes for the last time. A frantic maid bursts in, calling for help, and soon a king enters, revealing that the woman is the queen. Amidst the mourning, the king cradles Viktor, promising to love him as he carries him away, setting the stage for an extraordinary journey of rebirth and destiny.

Caught in an abusive relationship with heart-throb country star, Ty Abbott, Mira Valdez yearns for a way out.... Unexpectedly, that way comes to her in the form of a young man named Jace Ó Seighin, who had been mistaken for an employee by her boss when trying to discreetly rob the store she worked at. With a secret of her own, Mira quickly bonds with Jace, as they have both promised to never let each other's secrets out. ...But what happens when Mira slowly starts to fall for Jace despite being with Ty?

The last thing Rarity Kaczmarek ever wanted to do is stand out... But when you have the name of a literal children's cartoon character, that's near impossible. Still, despite that, Rarity tries to keep to herself, becoming less of a person and more of a silhouette... and keeping out of the spotlight seems to be working... Well, that's until she winds up at a party where she hooks up with the school's most popular girl--Rosalie Kaplan. Afterwards, Rarity tries to hide herself once more, only to be paired up with Rose for a class project. Expecting the worst because of that one night at the party, Rarity is bewildered when Rose offers a friendship... She's the head cheerleader. She's hot, rich, and can have any guy she wants... Why choose Rarity? It makes Rarity ponder if that one night at the party was truly a mistake or not.

The Curse of Mysterious Love is a romantic fiction novel that follows the story of Lily, a woman who meets a mysterious man named Jack. As she gets to know Jack, she learns that he is cursed to be forever alone. Lily decides to do everything in her power to help Jack break the curse, and the two of them embark on a perilous journey together. As they travel through dangerous terrain and face unexpected obstacles, their love for each other grows stronger. However, they soon discover that the curse is more powerful than they ever imagined, and it may force them apart forever. The Curse of Mysterious Love is a tale of love, sacrifice, and the power of fate.

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