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"We called them angels not necessarily because we believed them to be merciful but because back then we had decided they came from either Heaven or Hell, and devils at least bore some resemblance to humans.""These beings did not."~Once a month, the city at the end of the world is plagued by Dark Days-days wherein the sky goes black and the sun refuses to shine. Gray Barnes, a struggling university professor, has spent years studying the strange beings known as "angels" who appear during the Dark Days. They've never been harmful before, but Gray has reason to suspect that this coming Dark Day, the angel's intentions are far less innocent than they may seem. When an unexpected arrest disrupts Gray's plan to flee with their wife, they find themself trapped in the city during the Dark Day. And though they've spent years researching this phenomenon, nothing can prepare Gray for the day that awaits them. The city is dark. The angels are coming. The world is slated for change-and Gray can rely on the people around them, but for the first time, they're not so sure they can rely on themself.…

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Ten years ago, Julia Reddings's girlfriend climbed a set of stairs in the woods and never came back down. When she was just a teenager, Julia Reddings watched her girlfriend Alice ascend a staircase in the middle of the woods and vanish at the top without a trace. In the ten years since, Julia has never been able to find Alice. Or the stairs. Now working as a park ranger, Julia has gathered the stories behind every paranormal encounter and local legend she can get her hands on, trying to unravel the mystery of her girlfriend's disappearance. But it seems that Alice has been wiped off the face of the earth. Until she finds the stairs again. Desperate for the truth, Julia returns to the place she lost Alice. But the woods that were once so dear to her are different, now. They feel dangerous. And the staircase that took Alice ten years ago is calling to her.Based on ONC prompt #33: "And then I pressed my cheek against the asphalt and prayed the dead bodies would cover my scent."ONC Longlister!!Cover by @ClaraElisibeth…

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After being accused of witchcraft, a young girl is forced to run away from her hometown. ( ((o)) )Aubrey Delacourt was able to keep her magic hidden for fifteen years. But when rogue Wardens invade her town, her powers are revealed to everyone. Charged with witchcraft and forced to run away, Aubrey finds herself completely alone. Beyond the safe bubble of her town, Aubrey is left chasing legends to try and survive. As her magic becomes harder and harder to control, she struggles to hide from the Wardens who draw closer every day. With no other option but death, Aubrey sets off on an epic quest to try and neutralize her abilities.Aubrey knows what happens to wayward souls. But as she starts to drift away from reality, she wanders closer and closer to where the lost things go. ONC Prompt #22Cover by @Alexan629…

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When an attempted vigilante infiltration operation goes sideways, Jaime Collyn starts to question the government they've been serving their whole life. ( ((o)) )Jaime Collyn is everything their government needs them to be-ruthless, cunning, calculated, and merciless. One of the most highly esteemed operatives in the world, they've been trained since birth to be a weapon. Jaime is ecstatic when they're authorized to go after the elusive Ivory Spiers. But once the mission begins and they meet Ivory, they find themself starting to doubt their loyalties. As Jaime grows closer to Ivory, they slowly begin to realize just what she's fighting for. When the political tension starts to rise and old loyalties are tested, Jaime isn't quite sure if they'll be able to pick the right side when the time comes. All they can do is hope.ONC Prompt #6Cover by @outlandish-…

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As Adam Baker grows closer to his crush, he starts to realize that he may actually be falling for someone else. ( ((o)) )"This prom's not really my cup of tea," she says. "I'd much rather be up on my roof, watching the stars." Adam Baker has been in love with Brooke Rojas for as long as he can remember. When they're paired together for a school project, Adam thinks it's just the opportunity he needs to win her over. But everything changes when Adam meets Brooke's best friend Jason. Jason is funny, handsome, and confident. Adam finds himself inexplicably drawn to him, even as he and Brooke become closer and closer. And when a simple game goes one step too far, Adam realizes that he doesn't quite know who he is anymore. ONC Prompt #85Cover by Manya707…

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In the war of Star vs Moon, Key Lunata is just struggling to stay alive. After escaping the Lunar Draft, Key is on the run from both the stellar and lunar armies. When she finds a rebel base in an abandoned asteroid field, the last thing she wants to do is pledge allegiance to another cause. But after learning what the war is over, she knows she has to do everything she can do to end the fighting. Space is at war. The universe is tearing itself apart. As the stakes rise, Key clings to one certainty: no one can win.…

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Princess Sorena doesn't want to get married. Well, it's not that she's opposed to love. But according to her parents, love and marriage don't go hand in hand. So when a suitor comes after her hand, she has no choice but to flee. But after rescuing a princess from the clutches of an evil wizard under the false identity of her sister, she learns that love tends to get its own way in the end.This incredible cover was designed for me by Annie Hara (@annie1loves1you)…