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On the second jump, Claire's bad leg gave way and she felt herself tumbling forward. A cry of surprise escaped her and Claire was certain she was about to topple off the side of the train. Alek, however, moved quickly, catching her mid-fall and keeping her upright, and alive. Claire lifted her eyes to meet his which were wide with alarm. The expression was fleeting, lasting for only a moment before it was replaced by a frown. "You could have fallen," he said pointedly."I know," Claire breathed, finding her thoughts drifting to the strong arm wrapped around her waist. A flush rose to her cheeks and she was grateful for the biting wind that masked her reaction. "Thank you.""You need to be more careful," he continued, his eyes locked on hers, bright and haunting in the silver glow of the moon overhead."I will," Claire assured him, her heart skipping in her chest. "I promise."------1st Place in the Chaos Awards2nd Place in the Mystic Awards2nd Place in the Stella Luna Awards2nd Place in the Talent Awards 2018Highest Ranking #1 In SteampunkFound on the official Wattpad Fantasy account featured reading list "Wintery Worlds"…

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Seventeen -year-old Hadley never once stopped to consider that her life might be a lie. That changes one fateful night when a mysterious stranger saves her from an attack by an unknown, inhuman entity. Demanding answers, Hadley gets them though they are not at all what she expects. It won't long before the simple life she always coveted starts to get a lot more complicated, and her world as she knows it crumbles away to reveal an intricately woven web of lies and treachery. She is left with a choice: to accept her new reality and regain control of her destiny, or fall prey to the darkness that has been lurking just one step behind her throughout her entire life.© Copyright 2018 Avelley EllisAll Rights ReservedDon't forget to leave comments and votes if you've enjoyed the story!…

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It's been two months since Claire found herself back in the theater dressing room. Two months spent wondering whether or not the experience had been real or just a vivid dream, and if the man she loved was merely a figment of a wild imagination.No matter her mind, her heart refused to believe the latter to be true.When Claire returns home one evening to find an unexpected visitor waiting for her, she finds herself faced with a difficult choice -- go back at the risk of her own life, or remain safe and risk losing everything she holds dear.-------------------------------------Winter Embers is the second book of a three book series. Please stop and read the first book -- Winter Fire -- before proceeding.…

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All her life Deja has been told that the thick, dark forest surrounding the walled kingdom of Cerulis was rife with danger, filled with creatures that could, and would, swallow you whole. Nevertheless, Deja yearned for adventure, she dreamed of seeing the world beyond the wall, of finding out once and for all if the rumors were true. As much as she wanted to, she never did.Owning an airship was illegal, not that she could have afforded one even if they weren't. Life in the Cogworks wasn't easy, and it certainly wasn't profitable. Between the cafe her mother owned, and the mining her father did, Deja lived a comfortable, if lackluster life.That is, until he showed up. Deja never considered what would happen when she helped the dark haired boy out of a pinch, she had certainly never thought he'd be so damn ungrateful for her help.…

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When a bloody rebellion leaves a nation in ruins, the destiny of one girl is altered forever. All her life Talia has lived in servitude, suffering abuse at the hands of those sworn to protect her, never knowing the truth about her birth, never knowing the truth about what she truly is. All that changes one the night when she meets a mysterious stranger on the streets of Dalltai. A stranger who claims to be her brother.When her life takes an unexpected twist, Talia finds herself facing a choice - turn her back on everything she knows, or continue living the lie thrust upon her by the cruel hand of fate.…

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The forest has been off limits to Sloane ever since she could remember, but when her little sister Allegra gets deathly ill, Sloane has no choice but to venture into the dark woods in search of a cure. She'll find far more than she bargained for when she finds herself at the cruel, sadistic whims of the Goblin King who seeks to keep her as his own.…

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Karis Lin has waited all her life to attend the prestigious Empyrean Academy -- to hone her skills as a pyrokinetic, also known as a Blazer. When she finally gets accepted, she is determined to be at the top of every class, to make connections with all the right people, to make her family proud and most of all to earn the coveted title of Arbiter. All her dreams, and her sanity, are put to the test when she crosses paths Leon Alcantar, an arrogant telekinetic with a chip on his shoulder and a reputation for being a bully. Karis refuses to stand by and allow Leon to get away with picking on other students, but her rash actions and short temper get the better of her and lands her, Leon and a three other students caught in the crossfire, on probation in the Reject Dorm.All Karis has to do is survive six months with her arch enemy as a roommate while juggling training, lessons and an impending alien invasion. Should be easy... right?…

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Runaways Rosie and Oliver are in for a surprise when they stumble across The Midnight Carnival, a traveling circus that performs only once the sun has set. When charismatic proprietor Mr. White promises them fame, fortune and best of all -- immortality, will they accept? When the time comes, will they be willing to pay the price no matter how steep, or will they forfeit -- with their lives.Set in the 1930s during the midst of the Great Depression, The Midnight Carnivale blends fantasy, horror and a bit of history to create a spellbinding tale of ancient magic, unwavering devotion, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship.…

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For Abigail Montgomery, life fell quite short of her expectations. Truthfully, she didn't ask for much: a mother who cared at least a little would have been a nice start. For a while she had her grandpa, but when he died, so did any hope of happiness. He had often told her stories of his adventures after the war. Foolishly, she thought they were just that -- stories. She never believed that any of them could be true. All that changes when she arrives home from school one afternoon to find her tiny living room invaded by people claiming to represent a sovereign crown. Her mother insists it's all a lie, but Abby, desperate for an escape, is willing to believe just about anything if it means leaving all the pain behind her. So she starts to dig and soon finds there is more truth to the story than her mother would lead her to believe...…

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All Serena Whitehall has ever wanted was to fit in. Something that is a bit hard to do when you can hear the thoughts of everyone around you. Unable to control this strange and unwanted ability, Serena isolates herself, often by listening to music or staying away from group interactions entirely. As one can imagine, this has put quite the strain on her social life.Enter Sebastian Dewitt, Serena's opposite in every way - he's handsome, charming, and despite being new in school, he is insanely popular. Despite making an extra effort to avoid him, for some odd reason, he focuses his attention on her. Stranger still, Serena soon discovers that his thoughts are a mystery to her. In fact, when he's around, the world at large is a much quieter place. As Serena searches for answers, to both her past and her present, she finds herself facing off again dangerous enemies, both human and ethereal, the least of those being love.…