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WINNER: 3rd Place, 2021 Werewolf Competition [Mature Content] After escaping suicide forest, August Moon finds that she has only gone deeper into the mysteries it holds. Lycans exist. But maybe she is something even stranger... With a clandestine experimental pandemic, a decade-old murder mystery, and a timeless prejudice against strange members within the lycan community all simmering in the periphery of her newfound surroundings, August must fight to discover her own truth alongside a fierce and possessive male who claims to be her mate.

Vol 1: The Unicorn's Forest Charlie Rivers is a 14-year old girl who is trying to get through high school without being noticed when she finds herself hearing a voice asking for help when she is only one of two who can hear it. She agrees, despite the fact the other person is someone she doesn't like. When she meets the 'voice' that needed help, she learns that it's a unicorn, yet she's the only one who seems to be able to see the horn. Everyone else thinks it's a horse. Charlie also learns that by having agreed to help the unicorn, she'd gotten herself involved with a group of friends, including the other person who can hear the unicorn, that she hadn’t been really involved with before. Not only is it changing her normal schedule drastically, given she hadn’t hung out with anyone before, but even her personal space seems under attack at times. As she continues to help the unicorn, she funds that going back to how she was isn’t as attractive as it had once been, before she was helping the unicorn but also she wonders if she really would want to. *Minor spoiler in the synopsis for vol. 2 if you haven't read vol. 1* Vol 2: Tip of Other Worlds Charlie and her friends begin traveling to other worlds in search of the world that the griffin canyon connects to. While they do that, Charlie finds herself torn with wanting to grow her relationship with Alex and beginning the expedition through different worlds. Then as the expedition begins, she finds more than she ever expected to find on other worlds, but ever in the back of her mind is the dream she had in which Beth, her best friend, dies in. A dream she's determined to keep from happening, even if she has to sacrifice the friendship that's come to mean so much to her. *Minor spoilers in vol. 3 synopsis* Vol. 3: Acclimating to a New World Charlie leaves her friends and is taken by The Lost. Her friends continue on and encounter a family who has the same disease they had just recovered from. While helping them, they learn about how this world is that of a matriarchal society and has been since ancient times. What that means they can't say, only that it's going to be awkward. Charlie comes to after a while, feeling like her brain had been I'm a fog and that she had been in a waking dream, only to find she's naked and in a kind of cage where she learns she's been taken as a slave. While she has no idea how this happened, she's determined to find a chance to successfully get out of that situation. Mature content will be either through implications or will only extend to the edge of it. The cover art was ai generated. If anyone has any thoughts or comments about this book they'd like to say, but not leave a record of it here, I can be contacted at etherelemental@gmail.com

After successfully graduating with a master's degree and passing the civil service exam, Chen Ying returns to his hometown's Forestry Bureau to become a wildlife rescuer. He thought his daily work would just involve saving animals and petting all sorts of furry creatures, but ever since he saved a leopard and her two cubs, his life has become incredibly busy. No one told him that the leopard's best friend was a giant panda! And that giant panda was pregnant with twins and couldn't eat bamboo because of inflamed gums. Chen Ying had to call a dentist in the middle of the night to help the pregnant panda with dental fillings and cleaning, also providing a prenatal examination. After that day, word spread among the animals in the mountains that a bipedal vet had arrived who could solve all kinds of ailments! Hold on, being single isn't a sickness and can't be cured! What's that, you wish to arrange a meeting with domesticated animals to fix your single status? Well, that might be worth considering. Unbeknownst to Chen Ying, the animal community throughout the country came to know that the bipedal vet from the Apmu Township rescue station could help solve the problem of being single. Seriously, can't we keep this on the down-low? He's a vet, not a matchmaker!

After the Gods of Time, Nature and the Elements created this world, they took a rest under the shade of a tree they created. Thanking their creation for helping them back with its shade, they gave the tree sentience, blessed him and called him a friend. Now the Gods are half-asleep, content with only watching. The world has breathed for millenia, and the blessed tree still watches over the forest around himself. The world has changed and his life comes to an end, surrounded by loneliness. Gathering what's left of his strength, he passes his torch on, in the hope of giving a last goodbye to his friends, wherever they may be and whenever they would see. Meet and follow his first and last creation he passes his will to, a one of a kind forest spirit with... abilities (wouldn't want to spoil too much here now, would I?). Curious and cute, he will travel and meet new people, discovering the world he's in, to try and give a last goodbye to the three creation gods in his dad-tree's place. ------ It's my first time writing a novel! So bash me as much as you like (within reason, of course). I appreciate any and all feedback. ------ This will be a world of humans, humanoïds, beasts, magic, and a heartwarming tale of travels across it. It won't always be butterflies, roses and friendship though, heavy moments are there too. Also : depictions of violence, blood and gore, nudity, strong language, alcohol and other classic +17 stuff. To the reader's discretion. Don't hesitate to stop by on my discord server for some idle chit-chat and angry complaints when the characters you're attached to get in a tight spot. ------ You can join my discord server if you want to talk to me about the story! (https://discord.gg/fxNCMKS)

Uriel, a little boy, woke up without his memory and was taken in by an old woman in a rural area. While exploring the forest nearby, he met a playful and arrogant ghost, saying he's inside the "spirit's lair". What secrets and questions lie beyond Uriel's lost memories, nostalgic place, and the spirits' lair would definitely shock and change his life.

Independent short stories were each character represent a different side and profession in life. Each character has a role to play in the grand cosmic game or in mere turn of random events. The world beyond the sea is large, beautiful dangerous and grim.

The inhabitants of Zombo lived in constant struggles for power and scarce natural resources. The ruling class was made up of cruel and ambitious nobles, who manipulated and oppressed the people to stay at the top.

Kyla is a young woman with hidden abilities. When her village is attacked by shadows and she is captured, a light comes to her aid, urging her to venture into the mysterious forest. In the forest she meets attractive deities who divulge that she is the first human in a long time to threaten the balance of powers and she is the sole individual able to save both the mortal and immaterial worlds, as long as she can master her powers and keep her feelings under control. Living with the Four elemental gods seems like an easy task, but it brings its share of...trouble?

In a world where ancient secrets and advanced technologies collide, Dr. Sophia Kim, a brilliant Korean archaeologist, uncovers a hidden civilization deep within the Amazon rainforest. As she delves deeper into the lost city, she discovers eerie ruins, mysterious artifacts, and cryptic messages hinting at an otherworldly origin. *Main Characters* 1. *Dr. Sophia Kim* (Protagonist): A determined and resourceful archaeologist driven by curiosity and ambition. 2. *Kael*: A rugged, skilled warrior with an unknown past, who joins Sophia's expedition. 3. *Dr. Henry Lee*: A rival archaeologist with ulterior motives. 4. *Aria*: An enigmatic, technologically advanced being from the lost city. *Conflict* 1. *Treacherous Jungle*: The team faces deadly creatures, treacherous terrain, and ancient traps. 2. *Rival Expeditions*: Henry Lee's team threatens Sophia's discoveries and claims. 3. *Ancient Technology*: Unsettling powers and machines awaken, posing existential threats. 4. *Internal Conflict*: Sophia's obsession with uncovering secrets tests her relationships and morality. Action-Packed Plot Twists 1. *Lost City Revelation*: The team discovers ancient structures, artifacts, and writings. 2. *Technological Marvels*: Advanced technology and energy sources are uncovered. 3. *Alien Connection*: Aria's true nature and purpose are revealed. 4. *Battle for Survival*: The team fights against rival expeditions, creatures, and the lost city's defenses.

Kehidupan Lila berubah seratus delapan puluh derajat saat memasuki tahun kedua di akademi penyihir. Ia yang lamban, susah mencerna materi, dan pemalas harus tertinggal karena nilai total semesternya tidak mencukupi. Kalau hal ini terus terjadi, ia bisa saja tidak naik ke tingkatan berikutnya. Baik dari sisi Lila maupun para penyihir senior di akademi tidak ingin hal itu terjadi. Akhirnya, setelah berunding, kepala akademi penyihir memutuskan untuk mengirim Lila sebagai perwakilan akademi penyihir desa Magus dalam perlombaan bulan merah di Hutan Azvara. Hutan itu terkenal akan makhluk-makhluk abnormalnya. Dan lagi, Lila harus bertahan di hutan itu selama tiga hari bersama Cia dan Aliga. Apa saja yang akan ditemukan Lila kelak?