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Goblin

By Gerhard Gehrke

Spicy’s dreams of becoming an apprentice sage are shattered when humans attack his village and kidnap his sister. Forced to leave the ashes of his home behind, he must uncover what the raiders are after.

#adventure #fantasy #young adult

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Kora

By Marina Epley

A thrown stone misses my head by inches. I shudder but continue walking, eyes focused on the muddy ground under my feet.“Filthy pig!” I hear voices behind me. “Don’t you ever wash your ugly face?” Tears well up in my eyes. I guess I do resemble a pig ...

#dystopian #young adult

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1

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17

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403

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The Demise

By Jess Peters

I woke up in a cold sweat with panic surging through my body. It felt like the walls were closing in around me and endangering me making me feel as if I was afraid of my own shadow, but I knew I was better than that. It wouldn’t happen. I will not fa ...

#dystopian #young adult

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21

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367

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Destruct

By Sheridan Anne

My best friends’ scream jolts me out of my daydream. I whip my head in her direction, trying to figure out what’s going on. Jacinta dashes across our small room, fumbling and cringing as she tramples every piece of our belongings on the way. I try my ...

#fantasy #young adult

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1

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17

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408

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Blog Entries of the Brokenhearted

By Stephanie Van Orman

The wind blew the grass in waves that rippled like the waves of the sea. The tombstones didn't bend to the wind. She couldn't see him, but in her mind, he was there.

#contemporary #paranormal #young adult

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4

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29

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669

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Supervillain High

By Gerhard Gehrke

“See that guy there in the purple mask robbing the bank? That’s my dad.”Brendan stopped the video on his phone and waited for a reaction. Mr. Childes, his school counselor, nodded as if this was something he had heard before. The older man took his ...

#science fiction #young adult

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4

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6

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552

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Earthcore: Initiation

By Grace Bridges

Ko ahau te taniwha. I am the taniwha, that legendary beast called dragon by the ignorant. Some call me kaitiaki—the guardian—others call me mythical. Ha! As if their beliefs on the matter make any difference to the fact. I am here. My siblings are ma ...

#fantasy #young adult

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1

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22

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298

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The State of Dreaming

By Ana Lesue

The dreams of the "mean girl" tell an intriguing story if you are willing to listen.

#contemporary #psychological #young adult

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2

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2

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66

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