2 Books
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13 Publications
In the center of a realm threaded with ancient pacts and uneasy guardians, Kara charts a path through neighborhoods where memory is a currency, and the Kar-Chee name is both shield and blade. A...
In the center of a realm threaded with ancient pacts and uneasy guardians, Kara charts a path through neighborhoods where memory is a currency, and the Kar-Chee name is both shield and blade. A rogue dragon haunts the edges of the city, a living omen of choices that cannot be unmade. Kara’s loyalties are tested as she tracks a conspiracy that stretches through altars, markets, and forgotten archives, forcing her to weigh personal bonds against a larger, perilous weave of power. In a world where trust can ignite into violence as quickly as a spark, every decision carves a deeper path toward a fate only Kara can decide.
DragonsScience Fiction
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13 Publications
Within the bustling markets and shadowed alleyways of Eldoria, Meriwether Balfour's story begins with her quest to uncover hidden truths that threaten the fragile peace of her homeland. Her sharp...
Within the bustling markets and shadowed alleyways of Eldoria, Meriwether Balfour's story begins with her quest to uncover hidden truths that threaten the fragile peace of her homeland. Her sharp instincts and unshakeable sense of integrity push her to challenge corrupt officials and unravel clandestine plots rooted deep in her city's history. As she delves deeper, allies and enemies blur, forcing her to question her own convictions. Amidst political intrigue and ancient mysteries, Meriwether must harness her cunning and resilience to protect those she loves. Her personal sacrifices and moments of introspection reveal a complex character who refuses to surrender to despair, even when the darkness closes in. Her journey is one of perseverance, discovery, and the relentless pursuit of justice in a world teetering on the brink of chaos.
FantasySteampunkHonorable Mention Dozois Years Best
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Nestled within the shadowy corners of the world’s most secretive sites, a relentless pursuit of unexplained phenomena unfolds. Silent forests, abandoned bases, and remote towns become the stage for...
Nestled within the shadowy corners of the world’s most secretive sites, a relentless pursuit of unexplained phenomena unfolds. Silent forests, abandoned bases, and remote towns become the stage for encounters that challenge the boundaries of science and belief. Against the backdrop of government cover-ups and whispered legends, a dedicated investigator delves into the enigmas that refuse to be dismissed. Personal risks and moral dilemmas intertwine as each clue peels back a layer of deception, revealing a glimpse of something far greater and more mysterious than anyone dared imagine.
2 Books
1 Awards
13 Publications
Deep within the forgotten enclaves of Eryndor, a young protector who bears the weight of her ancestors faces a perilous challenge. Her world teeters between ancient magic and the shadows of...
Deep within the forgotten enclaves of Eryndor, a young protector who bears the weight of her ancestors faces a perilous challenge. Her world teeters between ancient magic and the shadows of political intrigue, where every ally may hide a hidden agenda. Each step toward uncovering lost relics and truths about her heritage tests her resolve and pushes her into a realm of mystical wonders and deadly secrets. As Imara navigates treacherous terrain both physical and emotional, her quest becomes intertwined with the fate of her land and the delicate balance of power. Loyalty is her greatest strength and her deepest vulnerability, as she must choose between her personal loss and the greater good. Her journey is marked by moments of luminous hope and harrowing peril, forging a hero who embodies the resilience of her ancestors and the possibility of change.
Fantasy
4 Books
1 Awards
13 Publications
Deep within a tumultuous battleground where history and legend intertwine, soldiers and inventors forge an uneasy alliance. Mechanical artillery roars across war-torn fields, echoing stories of...
Deep within a tumultuous battleground where history and legend intertwine, soldiers and inventors forge an uneasy alliance. Mechanical artillery roars across war-torn fields, echoing stories of valor and sacrifice. Hidden beneath the chaos, powerful factions vie for control, while a small band of rebels fights to tip the scales in their favor. Amidst the smoke and sparks, individuals confront their fears and forge unlikely bonds, seeking hope in the shadows of destruction.
Science FictionParallel Universe
9 Books
1 Awards
13 Publications
Within the confines of a sprawling space station orbiting a distant world, Joran Vex embarks on a mission that tests his resolve and moral compass. Surrounded by alien technology and a web of...
Within the confines of a sprawling space station orbiting a distant world, Joran Vex embarks on a mission that tests his resolve and moral compass. Surrounded by alien technology and a web of political intrigue, he seeks to unravel a conspiracy that threatens the fragile peace of the galaxy. As alliances shift and secrets emerge, Vex must confront his own limitations and decide what sacrifices are worth making for the greater good. Each step draws him closer to truths that could alter humanity's destiny, leaving him questioning the very nature of loyalty and justice.
StargatesExposition DumpResearch Team
3 Books
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13 Publications
Lia, a novice within the austere Muirwood abbey, discovers a path through forbidden knowledge that could protect a vulnerable ally yet jeopardize the entire order she serves. As she threads between...
Lia, a novice within the austere Muirwood abbey, discovers a path through forbidden knowledge that could protect a vulnerable ally yet jeopardize the entire order she serves. As she threads between ritual, rumor, and the gatekeepers' watch, she must decide what she is willing to sacrifice to uncover the truth that could save those she loves, or destroy them all in the process.
Fantasy
2 Books
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13 Publications
Lena Nira navigates a frozen metropolis where every alley is a corridor to a different consequence. When a routine adjustment to the city’s desperate energy grid uncovers an exploit that could...
Lena Nira navigates a frozen metropolis where every alley is a corridor to a different consequence. When a routine adjustment to the city’s desperate energy grid uncovers an exploit that could collapse Polar City’s fragile order, she must choose between protecting a tethered circle of allies and exposing a deeper conspiracy that could redraw the map of power. Old debts resurface as new technologies hum to life, and a looming blackout threatens to freeze more than the streets—turning intimate loyalties into brittle ice. In a place where trust is a scarce resource, one misstep could plunge the city into a permanent winter.
Science Fiction
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A personal, high-stakes moment in which a lone protagonist negotiates a dangerous decision under pressure, threading through loyalty, memory, and a city that refuses to quiet its own demands.
A personal, high-stakes moment in which a lone protagonist negotiates a dangerous decision under pressure, threading through loyalty, memory, and a city that refuses to quiet its own demands.
Big Sky LibraryPost ApocalypseMalaysia
4 Books
1 Awards
13 Publications
Within the snowy expanses of the Vistavia realm, Anya’s life begins to unravel when a mysterious force whispers through her dreams, hinting at a hidden legacy. As she seeks answers, she encounters...
Within the snowy expanses of the Vistavia realm, Anya’s life begins to unravel when a mysterious force whispers through her dreams, hinting at a hidden legacy. As she seeks answers, she encounters ancient spirits and learns of her own latent power, which promises both liberation and peril. Her journey is one of self-discovery, confronting the spectral echoes of her ancestors and the mutable nature of identity. Every step pulls her deeper into a web of old magic and new dangers, forcing her to choose between the safety of her familiar world and the upheaval that true metamorphosis demands.
Urban Fantasy
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Within the neon glow of Dream City, technological marvels and sinister secrets intertwine seamlessly. The streets pulse with the hum of cybernetic upgrades and AI-driven systems, yet beneath this...
Within the neon glow of Dream City, technological marvels and sinister secrets intertwine seamlessly. The streets pulse with the hum of cybernetic upgrades and AI-driven systems, yet beneath this veneer of progress, ancient grievances simmer. Mira, a former corporate spy turned investigator, finds herself at the crossroads when a scandal erupts threatening to topple the fragile peace. Her journey takes her through alleys shadowed by towering spires, into clandestine labs where memories can be manipulated, and into the depths of her own fractured identity. The stakes escalate as she uncovers a conspiracy that challenges the very nature of free will and human consciousness, forcing her to confront choices that could alter her fate forever.
Orbital MechanicsNear FutureOrbital Tethers
3 Books
1 Awards
13 Publications
Nestled within the bustling streets of London, Evelyn's life is quietly woven with the magic that lingers beneath the city's surface. When her family’s legacy is threatened by an ancient rival, she...
Nestled within the bustling streets of London, Evelyn's life is quietly woven with the magic that lingers beneath the city's surface. When her family’s legacy is threatened by an ancient rival, she embarks on a perilous journey to uncover her true potential. Along the way, she forms unlikely alliances, confronts her deepest fears, and unearths secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about her heritage. The city becomes both a battleground and a sanctuary, as Evelyn grapples with her identity and her desire to forge a new path amid old enchantments.
Young Adult FantasyWitchesHistorical Fantasy