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Banned magic. A gifted huntress. A witch in training. A kingdom at stake.Elinor grew up on tales of the Songvari, a race of people endowed with mysterious powers over ice and snow. She always thought they were just pleasant bedtime stories--until her grandmother passes away and a stranger arrives. He claims she is in grave danger and tries to pull her into a quest for a lost book of spells. But could any of this be real? And can she leave behind the only home she has ever known?In a nearby kingdom, Kya is the daughter of the king's huntsman, and becoming a formidable huntress herself. She yearns to go after more exciting prey--to become a bounty hunter of magical creatures and live a life of wealth and glory. But when she comes across a mythical being in her well-known woods, she begins to question everything she thought she knew.When Kya and Elinor's paths cross their fairy-tale world may never be the same.Updated weekly on Fridays. This is a first draft so all feedback is greatly appreciated! :)…

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Fifteen-year-old Anne tends goats while daydreaming of fairy tales-until the day she finds herself in one. When a wealthy nobleman marries her older sister, they're both swept off to his castle deep in the woods. Upon entering this world of finery, lush gardens, and nightly balls with dashing suitors, Anne believes her own happily-ever-after is just around the corner. She has almost forgotten the rumors surrounding the estate-tales of the castle's tragic history and whispers of ghosts-when her sister falls mysteriously ill.To save her, Anne must uncover the shadowy pasts of those who share her new home. Her sister's husband refuses to speak of the disappearance of his last wife (or possibly wives), the domineering housekeeper hides her own secrets in a forbidden garden, and the handsome, enigmatic gardener urges Anne to escape the castle and leave her sister behind. There are signs, too, that something dark and supernatural haunts the estate.If Anne misplaces her trust or fails to discover where the real danger lies, she'll forfeit her sister's life-and her own.Told through the diaries and letters of those who live within the castle, this reimagining of the Bluebeard fairy tale is perfect for fans of Crimson Peak, Erin A. Craig's House of Salt and Sorrows, Lyndall Clipstone's Lakesedge, or classic Gothic horror. Note: this is only a sample of the full novel. Ebooks are available through Amazon; paperbacks available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and other online retailers.…

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Read the improved, published version of the novel that gained over 1.4M reads on Wattpad and hit #1 on the Science Fiction and Adventure Hot Lists!After disease and nuclear warfare decimate the world population, 17-year-old Nadia is sure she's the last person left on Earth. She buries her before-the-end memories and focuses on survival. Then one night, she hears a voice on her radio and everything changes.Nadia finds comfort in her new-found companions, but they also discover an unsettling thread tying them together: their shared birthdays. As they begin to unravel the mysteries surrounding their survival, they soon realize it was no accident, and that they could be in far more danger than they ever imagined...Everything you love about the post-apocalyptic genre (science fiction, survival, adventure...) with a healthy dose of mystery and romance, too! Fans of The 5th Wave, The 100, or Maximum Ride will love We Survivors!…

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[✓Completed] After disease and nuclear warfare decimate the world population, 17-year-old Nadia is sure she's the last person left on Earth. Then one night, she hears a voice on her radio and everything changes. But as she and her new-found companions unravel the mysteries surrounding their survival, they soon realize that it was no accident, and that their situation could be far more dangerous than they'd ever imagined...Everything you love about the post-apocalyptic genre (science fiction, survival, adventure...) with a healthy dose of mystery and romance, too!*High rank: #1 in Science Fiction**Featured!**SciKick Starts Winner**Added to Wattpad SciFi's Ongoing Stories List**@BBCDoctorWho "Female Led Adventure" Pick*This is a first draft, so all comments, feedback, and votes are appreciated. :)~~~Comments from readers:I would comment some long in depth comment on how amazing this is, but I have to go read the next chapter the suspense is killing me! :) - pounding_heartSo many options, so little info. I love the way you sprinkle hints and questions everywhere! - NerdynaI'm in love with this idea! And your writing definitely makes it that much more vivid in my mind. Pure magic here xoxo - artskayyyyOmg! That was AWESOME! ! I totally knew it was something weird but that was a total brick! Great story! It's such a poignantly funny tale.- nikalaichopperI'm crying. This is so good! - kdar10This is a beautifully written story so far which captures its audience's attention and never does let go. I can't wait to read more of this.- B_NeverLetGo…

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In a world run by algorithms, Erin struggles to belong. She finds an ally in her co-worker Marc, but she soon learns that the way he thinks could be beyond different, even dangerous...This started as a short story, but I'm considering turning it into the prologue for a longer work. Please let me know if you would want to read more about Erin and her quest to save the real Marc!…

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After an accident, a time-traveler is given a look at our hellish future.Written for Wattpad Sci Fi's Challenge 27 - Winter Ashes. #SciFridayHigh rank: #387 in Science Fiction…

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True love is hard enough to find when you're a person. It's even worse if you're a frog, or a witch...An experiment in fairy tale retellings & flash fiction…

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My entry for the Marriott Traveler #SoloTravel writing contest. It is the first non-fiction story I've posted on Wattpad so I hope you enjoy it! :) Vote and/or comment to let me know what you think.…