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*Wattys Shortlisted!* A witch. A hunter. And a curse.~*~Theiden Guster hadn't intended to abandon his family. But after trying to kill the witch named Lenesa Evergreen, he ends up miles from home as her captive instead. High up in the mountains, the rules of the city no longer apply, and he is forced to face off against the wild and the weird, all the while looking for a chance to strike the witch down in a moment of weakness and make his escape.But the witch needs his help. A dark and vengeful presence is growing in the forest, thirsting for the blood of those in the city, and the witch hunters are preparing to cleanse the mountains in a brutal final attack. Lenesa knows there's not much hope for her ever-worsening condition, but is willing to do whatever it takes to bring peace back to the land and stop the bloodshed. If she's lucky, she'll be able to see the dawn of a new era before succumbing to her affliction. Yet with hardly a plan and very little time, the odds do not appear in her favor, and it seems each step she takes brings about more harm than good. ~*~Cover by TheHeraEra, who has a cover/icon/banner design book/shop if you'd like to inquire for one of your own stories. Thank you Hera!~*~…

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*WattpadAsianFantasy's Grand Winner, Asian Mythology and Folklore All Star Award, and Favorite World Award winner for the Immortal's Conquest contest*Ruomei is a young fairy on a quest to become an Immortal. Though cultivation is a long and difficult path, she has never been one to back down from her goals, and this one is her most challenging yet. Her visits to the Mortal Realm, however, soon throw a wrench in her plans, and after she is forced to live out a mortal life, Ruomei finds herself faced with a decision: Will she give in to the demands of those from the Heavenly Realm and Demon Realm, or will she stand strong and choose her own path?Entry for WattpadAsianFantasy's Lunar New Year novella contest, "The Immortal's Conquest."…

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The Kingdom of Joseon is at war, and they're losing. Terribly. The invading Japanese are equipped with advanced weapons that the Koreans' own bows and arrows are no match against. And now, with the best Joseon Navy admiral in prison for treason, the country's chances of winning the war are slim to none.Since the humans are making a mess of things, the temperamental and liver-hungry gumiho Moon Sun takes it upon herself to intervene. To succeed, she'll need to summon a sea dragon currently residing off the coast of a southern island. Unfortunately, the only people around to help in her quest are an exiled criminal and a few clueless divers, and their incompetence is truly testing her patience.They might have a chance of winning, if she doesn't kill everyone first.…

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Long ago in the Korean kingdom of Joseon, a long-time rivalry between two young noblemen leads to a plot for revenge. Unfortunately for Young Min, the nobleman being revenged upon, this only leads to being terribly misunderstood and cursed with a crippling affliction.It isn't his best day.When his curse only worsens, Young Min sets off to find a cure in the next town over. A mountain stands between him and his destination, and the path is rumored to be haunted--though the travelers themselves might be more dangerous than the spirits. Along the way, Young Min gets caught up in a mystery involving a crossdressing girl, ghost-fearing musicians, and a horde of belligerent robbers. Everywhere he turns, there seems to be something else blocking him from getting to his destination and finding a cure, especially after the mountain's nine-tailed fox is forced out of hiding.She doesn't like helping people, and she's not happy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2016 Wattpad Featured storyFantasy #128 (5/5/15) Historical Fiction #68 (7/15/14)…

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Acting normal is not the same as being normal. No one knows that truth better than Suthe Montikwe. Born with the unlucky genes of a distant druith ancestor, she's had to hide her talents in order not to be outcast by society. Her strategy is to smile, keep quiet, and work hard. While that method may keep her safe, it's also alienated her from her neighbors and friends, and the worry that she may be discovered is never far from her thoughts.When her country sends out a warrant to capture anyone who practices magic, Suthe is forced to seek refuge elsewhere, all the while wondering at the sudden proclamation. Why has the government taken an interest in her, and when will she be able to return home?Unsatisfied with her lack of answers, Suthe decides to investigate. But the more she looks, the deeper she gets herself into trouble, and she comes to realize that this mystery does not involve her country alone. The threat of war looms on the horizon, and Suthe will need to put her trust in the strangers she meets, including a dangerous spy wanted for the betrayal of his own country. But most importantly, Suthe will need to trust herself, and her abilities, if she ever wants to see home again.~*~Current cover by Amanda-Mae ~*~~*~Previous cover by italychick~*~…

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The Forest is waking from Winter's slumber, and calls on Spring to help overthrow the Winter King and his spell of frost. Nimanu is one of those summoned to assist, and pursues the Winter Fae to the heart of the Forest. Winter is weakening, but Alwyn and her kind aren't about to go down without a final fight.Entry for Wattpad Fantasy's Equinox Battle Challenge. 500 words exactly.…

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It looks like a math textbook, doesn't it?Well, it's not. This is something far less sinister.This is a story of a murder.~*~Calculus II is the son of Abacus and her husband Calculus I, two Roman plebeians who serve Emperor Mathematicus. Unfortunately, life as a common plebeian is not all it's cracked up to be. For starters, plebeians aren't allowed to attend school, so Cal has to come up with his own methods of staving off boredom. Luckily, he and his friends stumble across a crime scene, and decide that solving the problem of the mystery murderer is just the thing they need to exercise their brain cells. As their calculations finally start to add up, only one question remains: will they come to the right answer?Disclaimer I: This book does not really teach anything math-related. In fact, this book does not really teach much of anything-related.Disclaimer II: This book may contain the occasional Harry Potter reference.Disclaimer III: This book does not contain Arabic numerals.…