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After an offended Greek goddess sends Kenna back in time to Elizabethan England, she discovers she must stop the theft of Shakespeare's best known tragedy before returning to her century, all while resisting the charms of the theatre's Romeo. ***** After being dumped via voice note, Kenna Fernsby is convinced there was never a tale of more woe. Offended by the insult to true tragedy, a Greek goddess banishes Kenna to Elizabethan England, where she stumbles upon a plot to steal the priceless first draft of "Romeo and Juliet" from right under William Shakespeare's nose. Determined to outwit the thieves, Kenna dives into the intrigue, even when doing so may tangle her healing heart with a man from the past and force her to choose between the 16th century life she has fallen in love with and the fate of the play she loves as much. [[Wattys 2021 Winner in Historical Fiction]][[Word count: 80,000 - 90,000 words]]The quotes from Romeo and Juliet used in this story were taken from the iBooks edition of the play. The text was originally from playshakespeare.com. ©2005-2022 PlayShakespeare.com. Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this information under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.3 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation. Terms at http://www.playshakespeare.com/license…

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When the war brings a young enemy soldier to the ruined palace Tabeya calls home, the truth about her past emerges, chasing her into the desert, where she must elude her vengeful guardian for the sake of her freedom and her forbidden love. ***** In her lonely tower, Tabeya dreams of the world beyond it. That world becomes real when she meets Humban, a young general from a rival kingdom who isn't afraid to ask the questions Tabeya can't face about herself. Those questions bring answers that lead them into the desert, away from the goddess who imprisoned Tabeya. Enraged at her escape, Tabeya's guardian hunts her and Humban relentlessly across the war-torn land, where the elements are vicious and survival isn't guaranteed. In the treacherous world where Tabeya finds herself, she must fight for her happy ending or let her past destroy her future with the man she was never meant to love.[[Word count: 150,000 - 200,000 words]]Content warning: this story contains themes of violence.…

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2ND PLACE WINNER in the Halloween Vault Contest 2021***Bellamy Lawrence doesn't believe in ghosts. So, when her best friend decides to throw a Halloween party at Carlson House, the local haunted manor, she isn't afraid. Creeped out by the creaking floorboards and unsettled by the tale of the ghost lovers inhabiting the house, maybe, but not afraid. Everything changes when a trip down to the basement to fetch the party decorations whisks Bellamy away to the past, where she discovers the haunting truth about the ghosts occupying Carlson House and their immortal love.***A short story written for the Halloween Vault contest (2021), inspired by prompt #6:Your friends are hosting a Halloween party in an old manor, and you've just discovered that in the place a true love ghost story happened. You've seen the loved ones scaring people and laughing together. What was their ghost story?***Featured on:@WattpadTimeTravel "Change Your Life, Today! (YA/Teen)"Cover by @raizelrose3…

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Over a year after Lyrani and Nash freed themselves and their kingdom from Queen Rayn's vicious grasp, the realm is still hostile territory for the elf king. Once again, Lyrani's latest mission takes her to Vlitavia Palace, where she learns of the half-elves' recent attempts on King Nash's life. Her assignment is straightforward: track down the halflings, negotiate with them if they're amenable, and eliminate them if they remain a threat. Accompanied by a belligerent junior agent on a treacherous journey into the uncharted northern lands, Lyrani is greeted by challenges at every corner. Only her love for Nash forces her to stand against all odds. But it's not long until a dreadful discovery leads to the terrifying realization that Nash is in far greater danger than anyone imagined. So begins a desperate race against time. If the stars aren't on Lyrani's side, she may just lose the ruler of her land and her heart forever.Season 2 of A Sprinkle of StardustWARNING: This story contains strong language and depictions of sexual assault that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.…

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In a realm where nobody knows who to trust, the one constant in Lyrani Esch's life is her job as an agent for the Elven Council of Irylen Secret Intelligence (ECISI). It's easy enough to ignore the rumours about the villainy of the elf king Nash. People call it "The Curse of the Crown", but it's all hearsay. At least until Lyrani is assigned a mission to confront it. Her objectives are simple - get into Vlitavia Palace, gather intelligence on King Nash's operations, kill him and get out. But assignments are never as easy as they sound, and the stars are against Lyrani from the start. The deeper Lyrani delves into Nash's present, the more she learns of her past. With her startling discoveries comes the realisation that she must free Nash from a vicious trap or forfeit the realm and both their lives in the name of the curse. Because destinies entwined are never easily separated.Season 1 of A Sprinkle of StardustWARNING: This story contains strong language and depictions of sexual assault that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.…

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A collection of short stories written for various prompts and contests across Wattpad.…

KaraCarreira

Since Esmera was abandoned on a stranger's doorstep as a baby, the only person who has looked out for her is herself.Until a lark starts visiting her, leaving behind exotic flowers and iridescent pebbles that the internet doesn't recognise. Esmera can't believe her eyes when she recognises the lark in a painting in a museum. Her investigation takes her to the home of the museum owner, Tauram - a man who is more than he seems. When a magical force summons Esmera and Tauram to Milatanur, the hidden kingdom that is their home, they have no choice but to answer the call. Soon, it is not their decades-long betrothal that binds them but feelings they must ignore for the sakes of their fractured pasts and precarious futures. Around them, nature rebels under the unjust rule of a cruel sorcerer, threatening to engulf Milatanur. The formidable King Ruagu has spies everywhere, and those who aren't on his side turn to it out of fear.Loyalty will rot into betrayal, blood will be paid, and Esmera will be presented with her destiny to wield a weapon of unparalleled power.But only if she can elude her dark past long enough.***Cover by @-DeeIsDead-…

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Legend speaks of the tragedy that befell the Vitale Manor, of a girl with hair like gold and eyes like midnight, cursed into an enchanted sleep by a scorned fairy until her true love bestows their kiss upon her. Years pass, then decades. A century later, Narciso, a young nobleman, hunts down the myth in the hope of proving himself Lady Rosella's true love. But legends can lie. Even the most beautiful roses have thorns, and by the time Narciso realises that, it may be too late for him.Written for Rewind The Classics 2022Cover by @-DeeIsDead-Featured on @retold "Fractured Fairytales"…

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@ADULTFICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH September 2022 & DELVE DEEPER 2021 Contest WinnerEverything fell apart for Acacia Clegg when she walked in on her fiancé cheating on her with her maid of honour. Nine years later, she has built a new life in a new state. Her garden design business is blossoming. All that's missing is a new love and a new beginning. When a birth in the family brings Acacia back to her home town, the last person she expects to bump into is Keanu Lucas, the man who broke her heart. He reveals that he never cheated on her.She realises she never stopped loving him. All Acacia wants is for her and Keanu to pick up where they left off. Unfortunately, it's not so simple, because he's engaged to another woman. The past will not be erased nor will the present rewrite itself, leaving Acacia with a difficult choice: to try to win Keanu back or part ways with him forever and break her heart anew. Featured on @SeasonalReads 'Singing Spring'Cover by @raizelrose3…

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It has been Chaitra's lifelong dream to spend her summer on a Mediterranean cruise with her family. That dream turns into a nightmare when Chaitra washes up in 1800s China after a tsunami floods the ship.And so begins a series of crazy, unexpected and life changing adventures. ***Written for the "Shiver Me Timbers" contest***Cover by @raizelrose3…

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When a gruesome murder turns the prosperous celestial kingdom of Galakios upside down, Ascella has no choice but to go on the run. As the attendant to the dead zodio, Toksotis, she is the prime suspect in the case. When the surprise discovery of a clue points her in the direction of the true murderer, she accepts the call to investigate, even though it means teaming up with her ex-girlfriend and forbidden flame, Didimoi. But Ascella's search for justice for Toksotis may unveil more than she expects. In fact, it may just set her and Didimoi on the trail of an ancient threat to the zodia that everyone believed long dead.Cover by @-DeeIsDead-Update schedule: on hold until further notice…

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THE AMBYS 2021 Runner-Up in FantasyREWIND THE CLASSICS 2021 Honourable Mention***An Urban Fantasy Reimagining of Snow White***When Jacintha Wight's husband died, the multi-million dollar cosmetics company Skin Deep wasn't the only thing she inherited. She also inherited his daughter, Snow. Beautiful, magnetic, devious Snow. When her stepdaughter's influence threatens to topple Jacintha from her position as Skin Deep's CEO and overturn everything the company stands for, she does what any rational person would do. She orders a hit on Snow. But the young heiress's flawless pale foundation hides a woman more cunning and calculating than Jacintha had expected, and she will not be easily killed. May the fairest win. ***Cover by @Ardenwillcraft…

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OVERALL WINNER of the WattALegend: Quorin Saga collaboration contest hosted by the Fantasy family of Ambassador profiles (2021)***There is a strange restlessness in the magical land of Quorin. A teenage girl sneaking home one night finds herself face to face with Scydelle's greatest legend: a dagger that wanders the countryside in search of a new master. But its power comes at a terrible price. After a cunning witch siren steals the Ocean Song, a brave merprincess must journey to the Dead Waters to retrieve it for the sake of the underwater realm of Abyssos. A young monster-slayer journeys to Ashelum to face a murderous beast, only to come upon the secret of the kingdom's demise and its restoration. When an elf knight's quest reaches a fork in the road, he must decide whether to continue his search for Aelfdene's missing Queen or battle the beast terrorising a mountain village. The angel Princess and demon Prince's forbidden love was only their first trial. Now they must keep their baby safe from those who would kill him to prevent him from uniting the kingdoms of Haven and Hell. The other five kingdoms swirl in a chaos of their own. Ten quests. Ten heroes to answer the call, hoping that their bravery is enough to make the difference between life and death. Sometimes winning comes at a cost, sometimes it does not, but one thing is for certain. Expect the unexpected, for in Quorin, nothing is ever what it seems.***A collection of fantasy short stories.***Cover by @Ardenwillcraft***Featured on: @newlywrittenbooks "Big Ideas | Short Stories/Imagines/One Shots"@WattpadShortStory "Phantasm and Sorcery"…

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Daleyza has slain hundreds of monsters. When the land falls to disease and famine, and beasts forgotten and feared alike arise, she slays hundreds more. But nothing could've prepared her for the kill that would change her. A short story written for the 'Of Monsters and Us' contest hosted by @Fantasy.Cover by @Ardenwillcraft…