"I became a Scholar of New Alexandria in order to avoid the sandy wastes, not get lost in them.That plan hadn't worked out so well."Join Suma, Jabari, and team as they race across the Wastes to find a hidden artifact that could unlock a dormant species of "metal men". It won't be easy -- along the way they'll have to fight traps, puzzles, and their own fears. But when a new form of life is on the line, Suma will do whatever it takes.…
A hidden tower. A trapped servant. An evil enchantress. Sound familiar?In a bygone world of steam and airships, Alek builds singing automatons for the villainous Lady Elise, hoping that one day he can buy his freedom. Everything changes when a healer's apprentice happens upon the tower. With Felix's help, Alek learns of a whole new world beyond the boundaries of his tower. If they're lucky, he can escape the Lady's grasp once and for all. But to do so, they'll need allies, ingenuity, and a lot of courage.Read on for a tale rife with adventure, magic, and unexpected love, set against the backdrop of a familiar fairy tale. WINNER of LGBTQ/OnceUpon LGBT Fairytale Retelling Contest!https://www.wattpad.com/353142574-contests-contest-3-once-upon-a-time-results…