Epicadventure Stories

~The Wattys 2025 Shortlist~ ~ONC 2024 Honourable Mention~ ~~~ Alaric, the King of Silmarea, recently married to his beloved husband, needs an heir of his own blood to secure the throne. With the help of Emrys, his court magician and best friend, he recalls his youthful escapades and discovers a daughter he once had with a woman he had loved in The World Beyond The Stones (our world). He sends an unlikely but trusted trio on a quest to find her and bring her home-- a brooding dragon shifter and Highlander who owes him a favor, a dashing elf whom he loves like the son he never had, and a loyal, kindhearted dwarf, the elf's best friend. Alaric, the last scion of the old gods, weary of ruling the country and ready to retire and enjoy his love life, doesn't know that this quest will bring much more than he ever bargained for, setting in motion events plotted by the destiny that will challenge his kingdom and legacy. ~~~ Cover: My own picture.

Kai is initiated into the "The Path," the Viking rite of passage. If he survives his rite of passage he will live amongst his Nordic brothers as an elite hunter and warrior; but if he fails this rite of passage he will never return.

Born under a full moon in the shimmering palace of Remora, Samudra is a prince unlike any other-beautiful, proud, and destined to stand apart. Caught between the expectations of royalty and his own difference, he will navigate hidden dangers, strange allies, and the mysteries of both sea and land in a journey of discovery, resilience, and wonder.

Episode 6 Description Kaizen and Aiko confront the rising chaos unleashed by the Fallen Warden and the Rift. As their powers awaken further, they discover hidden truths about the Astral Ghost and the ancient war that scarred the sky. But with every revelation comes greater danger-and an enemy who has been waiting for their awakening. New challenges. New revelations. The battle to restore the sky has only just begun.

Drifting alone through the void, Master Chief John-117 awakens to a familiar, fading voice-Cortana, his AI companion, unraveling under the creeping madness of rampancy. Their derelict ship crashes on Pandora, a world of bioluminescent beauty and ancient secrets, where humans, Na'vi, and Forerunner relics collide in a deadly dance. Amid the chaos of RDA mercenaries, alien predators, and whispers of a cosmic intelligence, an impossible bond blooms between Cortana and Neytiri, the fierce Na'vi huntress. As rampancy threatens Cortana's very existence, love becomes survival, and the threads of machine and flesh, human and alien, intertwine in the sacred neural web of Eywa. A slow-burn, intimate journey of passion, discovery, and transcendence, where the digital heart finds flesh, and two worlds unite in defiance of war and mortality. Content Warning: This story contains graphic violence, intense action sequences, sexual content between women, body transformation, AI consciousness exploration, and themes of trauma and loss. Suitable for mature audiences.

Two sisters. One bond. A world on the brink of chaos. Emily and Serena never imagined their lives would be anything but ordinary-until the outbreak shattered everything. As the undead rise and shadows of the past resurface, the sisters must navigate a twisted game of betrayal, secrets, and danger. With an unlikely team of allies and the constant threat of enemies hiding in plain sight, the sisters hold the key to a fight far greater than they ever expected. But in a world where trust is fragile and every choice has consequences, will their bond be enough to withstand what lies ahead? The truth is closer than they think, but some mysteries are better left buried. This is the very first story of my life... :)

Every Cookie was baked with a flavor, a theme, a purpose, and a name. These are what define a cookie. But what if a cookie was baked without any of these? Nothing more than a simple, regular cookie, with literally nothing else to say about. What kind of Cookie is he? Join him as he joins GingerBrave Cookie and the rest of the heroes as he embarks on a journey to discover who he truly is. (Male OC x Female Harem)

In a world torn by war, betrayal and rising ambition, Peace I Ache For You follows a powerful young queen, Seren, who fights to unite kingdoms on the edge of collapse but peace comes with a price. As Seren leads her people toward hope, she is caught between two extraordinary men King Darius, fierce and loyal and Arin. Her devoted second in command whose quiet strength hides a dangerously growing affection. Beside her stands Elara, a brilliant warrior whose bond with Seren alters the balance of power forever. When political enemies rise, armies clash and an ancient rivalry threatens to destroy everything they have built, Seren must choose between love, loyalty and the future of her kingdom. With epic battles, unexpected betrayals, forbidden desires and emotional tension at every turn, this fantasy romance delivers a breathtakin mix of strategy, passion and high stakes leadership. If you love strong heroines, intense love triangles, royal politics, slow burn romance and kingdoms at war, this story will keep you turning the pages late into the night. Prepare for a journey of courage, heartache and destiny where peace is the greatest battle of all.

✨ Veldenant ✨ Not every child is chosen. When destiny calls, a glowing V-shaped mark appears on the hand-and only then can they see the hidden lake that leads to Renequin Station, where a serpent-shaped train carries them into the most secretive place on earth: Veldenant, the school of dreams, danger, and eternal magic. But destiny does not always bring comfort. Mokson Pretalus, a boy with bluish eyes and a strange scar on his neck, and Lexa Pretalus, his six-fingered twin, have never known love at home. They are shouted at, cast aside, treated as mistakes. Yet when their marks appear, they discover they are more powerful-and more mysterious-than they ever imagined. At Veldenant, they will meet friends who will change their lives: a sarcastic boy from a family of tricksters, a sharp-minded thinker with glasses, and a savage girl with a fire in her soul. Together, the five of them will face secrets even the immortal headmaster fears to whisper. But in a world where scars glow, fingers twitch with hidden magic, and not even family ties are what they seem... Some destinies can save you. Others can destroy you. Welcome to Veldenant. The place where legends begin.

In an unexpected twist of fate, the legendary dragons of Middle-earth, Smaug and Ancalagon the Black, find themselves reborn in a strange new world-an archipelago teeming with dragons, Vikings, and untamed frontiers. Smaug, once the fearsome tyrant of the Lonely Mountain, awakens to an even greater shock: she is now human-a woman stripped of her former might but not her ambition. Forced to navigate this alien existence, she wrestles with her arrogance, her dwindled power, and the unsettling emotions that come with her new form. Driven by a burning desire to reclaim dominance, she soon learns that in this world, strength is not measured in hoarded gold, but in bonds and alliances. Meanwhile, Ancalagon the Black-the greatest of all dragons-emerges intact, his colossal form casting a shadow over the archipelago. But the world he knew is gone, and the unfamiliar skies unsettle him. Confronted by native dragons and the Viking dragon riders who dare to stand in his way, Ancalagon must decide whether to assert his supremacy or forge a new path in this uncharted realm. When their paths cross with Hiccup, Toothless, and the Dragon Riders, both exiled wyrms find themselves at a crossroads. Smaug, cunning and quick-witted, must choose between ruling through fear or learning the strange power of connection. Ancalagon, a living force of destruction, faces a new kind of battle-one not just of fire and might, but of identity and purpose. As tensions rise and worlds collide, the arrival of these ancient legends threatens to reshape the balance between dragons and humans forever. Will they embrace their second chance, or will the skies of the archipelago burn with their fury? Two dragons. Two paths. One world that may never be the same.

This serial novel follows the epic journey and subsequent adventures of a small band of warriors as they set out on a mission to save their priest-king and in the process begin a war. The first season tells the story of how the war gets started and the next few seasons further the story.

- Book Two of The BrightStone Saga In "Shadows of Kankor: Book Two of The BrightStone Saga," the realm of Kankor is engulfed in mayhem and devastation, thrusting our heroes into a harrowing battle against a relentless horde of daemons. A young leader grapples with the heavy burden of loss, haunted by the ghosts of the past. A wise monk's unshakable faith is pushed to its limits by the unforgiving chaos that surrounds him. Meanwhile, a king poised on the precipice of victory must confront a momentous decision that will shape the destiny of all Antar. The beloved characters we've come to cherish find themselves scattered and shattered, facing a future shrouded in darkness. As the epic saga unfolds, the glimmer of hope remains, a beacon urging them to rise above the ruins and valiantly defend the world they hold dear. Prepare to journey deeper into The BrightStone Saga, where the fate of these indomitable heroes unfolds in the relentless face of adversity. Join us and witness the next enthralling chapter of this epic saga. Copyright © 2023 Lee Dawson | All rights reserved. ⛬ This is the second instalment of my epic fantasy series 'The BrighStone Saga'. It is a work in progress and will be edited once I have uploaded it in full. I would also love to hear from you all, so feel free to comment good or bad and any votes would be very much appreciated.

Emperors and kings thought it had been buried long ago: the Order of the Candlestone was defeated, the grim deeds of its assassins forgotten and its dangerous alchemy shunned. But Arasemis, an eccentric warrior-scholar, is determined to revive the Order and return the continent to its primitive origins, if he can control his apprentices. In his way is Arthan Valient, a young nobleman from a respected family who wrestles with providing honorable service to a weak king. Thrust into a powerful position before he is ready, Arthan must navigate the political intrigue of a court in slow collapse, while avoiding Arasemis's new assassins. Milisend is the weak king's daughter, a princess who hides her love for a thief and her own passion for thievery. She secretly shuns the life of royalty, but the efforts of Arasemis and Arthan will change her life in ways she never expected. And from within her emerges something she never knew she had. Arasemis, Arthan, Milisend, and their companions learn that help can be found in the most unlikely of places, even as the shadow of war looms across the continent. But trust is always elusive. "TOP 5 NOVEL OF THE YEAR" "One of the best fantasy debuts I've read in a while. The writing style takes a little to get used to as it is more old fashioned and closer to Dumas... However, the depth of the universe, the very interesting characters (heroes, villains, major and minor), the action that keeps one guessing (and the quite high body count of characters for that matter) and more generally the narrative force of this novel is such that once one starts understanding what it is all about and gets a feel for the setting, it is really hard to put it down... Overall highly recommended and a top 5 novel of the year for me." -Liviu Suciul, former co-editor of Fantasy Book Critic A "visceral epic fantasy with plenty of political intrigue." -Kirkus Reviews "This series is my new obsession" -Zoe Pollock, Zoe's Reading Corner

(Based Off Of My Breyer Horses) Mailk is a young bay Arabian Stallion. He has lived within the protection of his herd for as long as he can remember....nothing but peace and joy with his mother and brother. However, when the herd's fearless leader, Forthwind, drives Mailk away from his home, he is forced to use all of his cunning and wits to survive. Ever since that terrible day, Mailk has lived on his own, without the assistance of any other horse since he cannot trust them anymore. He chooses freedom over safety, and has lived for six years alone surviving in the harsh wilderness. However, when two horses come to his aid in his greatest time of need, Brookside and Lucky, Mailk finds himself torn in staying with his new friends and becoming wild once more. But when a group of humans capture Lucky and take her captive, Mailk chooses companionship over his own freedom, and teams up with Brookside on a daring mission to rescue their friend from human clutches.

In a tale where ancient mythology meets advanced science fiction, King Ravana, the brilliant ruler of Lanka, embarks on an interstellar mission aboard his celestial ship, Dadumonaraya. Combining divine wisdom and cutting-edge technology, the ship holds secrets of the universe, connecting Earth's ancient civilizations to cosmic powers. As humanity rediscovers Ravana's legacy in the distant future, his ship becomes the key to survival, unlocking a timeless story of intellect, courage, and intergalactic exploration.

On the other side of the earth there lies creatures that cannot be seen by the human eyes. Sirens, Dryads, lusters but the most powerful of them all are the fairies each part of the earth which are the Sky, the land and the ocean are kingdoms to variants of fairies. The Astor fairies take care of the heavens, the Peregrine is from the land, they are responsible for the nourishment of the trees and plants and the cycle of the animals. The Olea are much more alike to the Peregrine however their kingdom is in the depths of the ocean, in other words they take care of the large bodies of water be it on lakes, streams or in the sea. Though they sound pleasant but they are responsible for the phenomenon that had happened be it natural or not as a punishment to the humans for their doings. Fairies despise humans as humans despise fairies. However, out of the blue there came Eddith, a washed up girl that was fostered by Felina and Finn Merigold and ever since her living in Cherry Town, a lot of natural disaster happened. Little by little Eddith got foretold that she isn't human with the help of Flynne and Alice. A magnificent yet dangerous journey awaits for the three friends.

A group of teenagers, seemingly ordinary, are thrust into an extraordinary destiny when they discover they are the Aegis Wardens-guardians with the power to protect the world from a growing darkness. Brought together by mysterious forces, Saaliq and his friends soon learn they are more than just students; they are wielders of the Primordial Essence, a divine energy tied to ancient gods and long-forgotten powers. When they accidentally unleash the imprisoned demigod Elehary Vangance, an unstoppable force of destruction, the world begins to crumble. With enemies at every turn, and their powers growing, they must fight to prevent an ancient evil from wiping out everything they know. Can the Hawks rise to their calling before the darkness consumes all?

Title: Echoes of a Forgotten Prophecy Genre: Epic Fantasy Tags: #Fantasy #EpicAdventure #Magic #Prophecy #MythicalCreatures #Destiny #ElementalMagic #Action #DarkMagic Description: A forgotten prophecy stirs as ancient powers awaken, threatening to unravel the world. Luna Shadowphoenix, a scholar with a hidden past, stumbles upon a mysterious artifact that unleashes visions of a dark future. As rival factions hunt her down, Luna must unlock the secrets of the prophecy before it's too late. CJ Bloodmoon, a haunted warrior with a shadowed past, is drawn into the conflict by strange dreams. Reluctantly, he joins forces with Luna as they embark on a journey through elemental territories, facing mythical creatures, rogue magic wielders, and their inner demons. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Luna and CJ must confront the growing darkness, learn to trust each other, and discover their true destinies. Will they save the world, or will the echoes of the prophecy doom them all?

In a realm where magic hums through ancient forests, Elara, a gifted seer, discovers a glowing orb that binds her fate to Kael, a stoic warrior with a hidden past. As they journey under moonlit skies to unravel the orb's secrets, their clashing hearts ignite a forbidden love. But dark forces seek the orb's power, forcing Elara and Kael to choose between their growing bond and the destiny that could save-or doom-their world.