Black Dragon: Chapter 6

By Genevieve Ann Atwater Maxwell

Erica has lived an ordinary life despite her odd, golden eyes, but her world is turned upside down when she is suddenly sent away without explanation, to a secluded island, where magical guardians called "Dragons" protect their people from outsiders.

#fantasy

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Diamond Hunter

By Madelle Morgan

Steamy Romantic Suspense. Diamonds aren’t this girl’s best friend. When murderous smugglers target geologist Petra Paris at a diamond mine in the far north, undercover cop Seth Cooper must expose the villains before she becomes the next victim.

#adventure #mystery #romance

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Caught on Camera

By Madelle Morgan

Cinderella wedding romantic comedy. When chambermaid Rachel is asked to replace a bridesmaid at a film star’s wedding, a groomsman sweeps her off her feet. But if Mickey discovers Rachel’s secret agenda, will he scrub her Hollywood dreams?

#humor #new adult #romance

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World of Ashes

By Cassiopeia Fletcher

River issues a 24-hour evacuation notice for Athens, but Emmett Brown is 12 hours away at the Long Lake Camp. In New Texas, River’s MIA status threatens international stability, leading Secretary of State Aiden Stone to Athens to leadthe evacuation.

#dystopian #science fiction

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Lie Beneath the Skin

By Genevieve Ann Atwater Maxwell

Farhana couldn’t remember her own face. No one had seen it since she was a year old, when it was said the royal family’s gift would surface in each of their children. No mirrors adorned the palace walls, and no one met the young princess’s eye, for f ...

#fantasy

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The Scarlet Cloak

By Linda Hogenson

This is the first chapter of a full length novel. When Scarlett receives an unusual gift from her grandmother for her eighteenth birthday, she quickly learns there are people who will kill her for it. Because it might have a little magic.

#fantasy

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World on Fire

By Cassiopeia Fletcher

When Zac Stone finds Laie Village decimated, he and his family set out across the island to spread the word and discover who is pulling the strings behind the scenes.

#adventure #dystopian

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Kody's Secret

By Cassie Swindon

This is a prequel/short story to my debut novel, Break the Stone, launching 5/8/21. The genre of the short story is contemporary, however the novels are more in the suspense category.

#contemporary

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Excerpt 1 from The Harbin Connection

By DM Coffman

Bao has risen within the evil Net because of his successful massage parlors. What sets them apart is his offering of Caucasian children. When no longer useful, they are sold through Harbin--the world's coldest big city near Russia's border.

#mystery #thriller

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11

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Conqueror

By Ella Zundel

A Flash Fiction.

#adventure #fantasy

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2

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249

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Love between Friends

By Deb Goodman

She’s convinced she’s undateable—unloveable. Except, he didn’t get the memo.

#romance #clean romance

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Omar

By Genevieve Ann Atwater Maxwell

Catherine Celeste Gamoth, daughter of the Beast-Tamer King, stared up at the wings with amazement. They were shaped like the wings of a bat, but were large enough to dwarf the thirteen year old princess in size, and covered in thick, blood red skin, ...

#fantasy

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The Carnaby Affair (Preview Chapter)

By Taylor Newman

Lazy Sundays like this one recharged me for the upcoming week. I loved having the time to do absolutely anything, roaming free on the side streets of London popping into pubs and shops. Today I was in the Carnaby district where it was decorated spec ...

#contemporary #holiday #romance

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8

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Among Mad People

By Miranda Renaé

Alice grabbed a white, sleeveless sundress and blue tights from the closet, forgoing the heavy sweater and jeans her mom had laid out for her to wear. Yeah, she'd freeze, but she at least was choosing what she wore, unlike moving here.Everything was ...

#horror #science fiction #young adult

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Grow Where You're Planted

By Cassiopeia Fletcher

When the unthinkable happens, 22-year-old Andromeda Hunter has to figure out how to bring her family back together while struggling to overcome her own grief and trauma.

#psychological #realistic fiction #romance

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33

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Betty's Miracle

By Natalie Nielson

Betty ran her knobby fingers over the pictures in her new photo album. Her smiling grandchildren gathered around cakes, with signs of birthday wishes. At the beginning of the year, the plans for her birthday was a big get-together. A few of her grand ...

#contemporary #holiday

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3

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Ink

By Ella Zundel

Three teenagers enter the abandoned house on 24th street, without knowing they have just walked into a dangerous history, that is all, shall we say, contained inside a single book.

#adventure #paranormal #young adult

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35

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A Gift of Silk

By Gerrit Stainer

Pausing in the meager shade of a scrub oak, his head throbbing, the man reminded himself why he was making this sacrifice. The mountain Snow-wall is named for its winter coat, but in high summer the snow disappears from the western face. There was no ...

#fantasy

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16

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The Empty Swing

By Ella Zundel

He was my best friend. He said he'd always forgive me. But I don't think he would now, if he knew I'm the reason he's dead.

#mystery #realistic fiction

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2

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316

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The Blood Stone

By Jason Nugent

Lailoken’s enchanted leather-clad arms strained against the ropes, his muscles regretting the improvised snare the longer he held. “Hurry! The dragon’s trying to break loose!” he called to Darlonn and Jor. The other two dragonslayers rushed the Onyx ...

#adventure #fantasy #mythology

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9

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The Beholder's Eye

By Austen Miller Aceituna

A speculative short story about a miraculous event forcing every single person to fit into their ideal mate's idea of perfect physical beauty.

#fantasy

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7

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Black Dragon: Chapter Five

By Genevieve Ann Atwater Maxwell

Adam has guarded his home for centuries, a lone figure of power who time itself seemed to slide around. But that life has not been as easy as it seems from the outside, and he is ready to defend anything that may help him.

#fantasy

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Prompt Challenger

Of Water & Satin

By Caren Hahn

When Ginny's celebrity crush dies mysteriously on the set of his newest movie, she's convinced she'll never get over it. As it turns out, binge-watching his films just might be the clue to figuring out what happened to him.

#contemporary #mystery

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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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388

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