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Sparks of Inspiration

Sparks of Inspiration

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It's a collection of short stories, all between 1000 and 3000 words. As I write them, I'll try to organize them by genre/theme. Some of them may use the same characters and I'll try to put them next to each other in chronological order, as well. All of these have been conceived from contest prompts from another platform.That being said, if you would be interested in seeing me expand any of these into a novel/novella, please let me know. I'm very open to feedback and new ideas.…

Zanthrisya - DND Inspired Adventures

Zanthrisya - DND Inspired Adventures

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This is a collection of short stories set in a homebrew world I created for Dungeons and Dragons: Fifth Edition. All of the characters are invented from my own head, not my players' characters in the campaigns I've run in Zanthrisya. This is meant as a playground for me to explore the world I've created and to respond to short story writing prompts from another platform. It might grow into a novel someday; who knows? Please enjoy the adventures and leave your feedback :)…

Predatory

Predatory

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Supernatural creatures exist only in stories, in fables and legends, but never in real life. As long as all humans believe that, the World Alliance for Supernatural Protection-or WASP, as it is more commonly known-is accomplishing its mission. Historically, in countless instances over thousands of years, humans cannot be trusted not to kill supernatural creatures when their existence has been proven; one has only to look at the global near-extinction of dragons and unicorns to see the truth of that. However, despite the best efforts of WASP and the supernatural creatures around the world, accidents do happen, and when they do, it is the job of WASP special operatives to clean up the accident, to make it seem like nothing ever went amiss. WASP special operatives are highly trained in the various arts and methods of making accidents disappear. Different special ops teams tend to get sent on different jobs, based on their talents and skill sets. My team, Special Ops 13, is WASP's secret weapon, the proverbial do-not-touch-except-in-case-of-emergency red button. When WASP calls on Special Ops 13, something has gone very, very wrong.…

In The Name of Love

In The Name of Love

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A competition has captured the attention of all Lokva, the prize being the hands of sisters Minna and Fifi, princesses of Aethyrozia. They've always had everything decided for them, but not this time. This time, they get to decide who they will marry. While the most suitable suitor may be the prince of their dreams, their father the King has much more than love in mind. Will they fall in line with their father's wishes, or will they carve their own paths?…

Of Blood and Honor

Of Blood and Honor

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In the village of Kennakara, and throughout Yrivvenna, life follows a steady rhythm dictated by the rainy and dry seasons, but more strictly by codes of duty and honor. For Azerai, as the daughter of a village Elder, this is even more true. But when tragedy strikes and everyone and everything she knows and loves, except her older brother Keravik, is destroyed by the Erivim, a group of outcasts and terrorists fighting for control of Yrivvenna, the meaning of duty and honor change. Along with Keravik, she embarks on a journey not only to survive and find a new home, but to avenge their lost loved ones. Their journey is rife with friendship and betrayal, and much to learn about the world beyond their isolated village. But is taking revenge against the Erivim the best way for Azerai to honor her fallen family members? How will the ties of blood and honor guide her through a new life in a new place?…

Of Love and Valor

Of Love and Valor

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After losing her family and her village, making a new life for herself in Andelxiao, finding romance, and taking revenge on those responsible for her losses, Azerai's adventure continues in Orenxiao, the capitol of Yrivvenna. The military leaders see her as a key strategist with the skills and insight to lead them to a final victory over the Erivim, All she wants is peace and a sense of normalcy, but that seems like an impossible dream. All that remains of the life she built for herself is her squadron, which moved with her from Andelxiao, but some of their relationships are fractured and others are quickly getting more serious, and she finds herself torn between what she wants for herself and what she sees as her duty to Yrivvenna. When love conflicts with honor, which will emerge victorious?Please read Of Blood and Honor first. This book makes no sense without its predecessor.…

Look Beyond What You See

Look Beyond What You See

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Aerys has always been different, and strange things are happening now that she's turned 18: An arranged marriage, a new home, and countless mysteries with dangerous implications if she solves them.... For some girls, age eighteen is the magical age of freedom and independence. For Aerys, turning eighteen means an arranged marriage to a man she's never met before, leaving the only home she's ever known, and accidentally discovering things she never knew about the world, about her family, and about herself, things that have been lurking beneath the surface all along. However, each new discovery brings new questions with it, and the answers could lead in some very dangerous directions. She and her fiancé, Dmitri, must decide whether or not to find the answers to these questions and what to do with the knowledge they gain. To change the game instead of living by others' rules, they must look beyond what they see.…

Her Rightful Place

Her Rightful Place

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All she wants is to live her life in peace. But a series of unfortunate events places her on a whirlwind journey, and she must determine who she is and how much of a difference she can make... Mireille is a young, orphaned seamstress of great skill in a remote village. When the Queen of the realm learns of Mireille's talents, she demands that Mireille become a Royal Seamstress and leave her village behind. When Mireille refuses on account of the Queen's tyrannical nature, trouble ensues, the Crown Prince becomes involved, and she learns that she has never been who she thought she was. With the help of her best friend, Christelle, she finds the family she lost and gains the opportunity to help the Crown Prince, with whom she has become close, achieve his dearest wish: To become King and save his country from his mother's tyranny. However, many challenges await, and the Crown Prince's journey to the throne is fraught with peril, especially once other countries and rulers become involved.…

The Faeries' Harp

The Faeries' Harp

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The harp sits in the middle of the river on a smooth, flat rock island, impervious to the melodious rapids around it. Shining gold and formed in fantastical designs, the frame tells the stories of the fae folk, while its strings shimmer invitingly, begging the onlooker to pluck them. Mist rises from the water, sparkling a thousand colors in the pink-tinted sunlight. Around the river is a forest, alive with birdsong and lilting, ethereal voices. "Saoirse.... Saoirse...." they call, among other words in a tongue unfamiliar. The same dream, every night for as long as Saoirse can remember. If only she could leave her father's house to search for it.…