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The Peacock King by Erica Bercegeay

The enigmatic Peacock King, ruler of half of the known world, seeks to possess the land itself by enslaving the spirits of the wild. Gerald, a newly initiated Poet whose magic is as real as he can write it, is also one of the Armed—enforcers of the Law who wield guns with souls. His mission: infiltrate the Peacock King’s Court . . .

An ongoing series, with new episodes weekly.
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Price Breaks and Heartaches by Al Bruno III

The somewhat true story of how I barely lost my virginity, almost missed out on true love and nearly lost my mind!

The following story is true- except for the parts I totally made up.  The names have been changed to protect the people I loved and to protect me from the people I hated. . . .

An ongoing series, with new episodes weekly.
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The Bentlefay Papers by Kathy Monahan

From the archives of an imaginary kingdom located on the Sarcastro Sea.

A fiction serial in epistolary form about the imaginary kingdom of Bentlefay, with particular reference to its royal family and their retainers.  At the center of it all is Crown Princess Dulcie—young, beautiful, sought-after, and hating every minute of it.  Will Bentlefay repel the attacks of neighboring Marshweather?  Will the princess ever get porridge for breakfast when she wants it?  . . .

A serialized novel, updating twice weekly.
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The Complete History of Adam Panflick by Stephen C. Rose

Panflick is an online novel in the manner of Tom Jones. It deals with the limits of marriage, limits of family, limits of religion and limits of life. Its hero is Adam Panflick (1936 -). Irony, iconoclasm, a Terry Southern edge and a Kubrick sensibility suggest its general drift. . . .

A serialized novel, updating twice weekly.
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The Khandroma Project by Khandroma

Tears are Condensation of Poetry in the Sky

The Khandroma Project is the personal, interactive and ever-evolving portfolio of Khandroma.  The Khandroma Project has it all from experimental/hybrid fiction to poetry to stream-of-consciousness writing.  Come on in, kick off your shoes, grab a cup of tea and get comfy! Comments, feedback, and constructive criticism are encouraged at The Khandroma Project where dialogue is nurtured.  Art is a conversation; . . .

A growing collection of stories, updated almost daily.
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SuperMegaNet by Jesse Gordon

Ultimate Collaboration

Four unlikely friends are permanently linked together when they install a beta “ultimate collaboration” tool on their computers—that allows them to teleport to and from each other’s homes at ease. Of course, they get more than they bargained for when they discover they can’t turn their connections off . . . . . . .

A serialized novel, updating sporadically.
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The Philosopher in Arms by Karen Wehrstein

A novel of power, love, war and spirit

The Philosopher in Arms is the massively-revised version of my two traditionally-published fantasy novels, Lion’s Heart and Lion’s Soul (Baen Books, 1991) set in the “Fifth Millennium” world collaboratively created with S.M. Stirling and Shirley Meier. Almost 3,000 years after a human-made cataclysm reduced both human population and technology back to primitive levels, civilization is rising again slowly.  Here . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekdays.
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Oysters, Pearls and Magic by Joyce Chng

A serialized novella about a girl’s journey of self-discovery, set in a future world of oysters, pearls and magic.  Mirra is a magic user, but her gift is scorned by the menfolk in her village.  Men are allowed to use magic; women are not.  So, after a tumultuous event, Mirra decides to leave and heads for the City to continue . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekly.
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Brave Men Run by Matthew Wayne Selznick

A Novel of the Sovereign Era

“Brave Men Run” is the story of Nate Charters. Born different, unsure of his origins, he’s an outcast at Abbeque Valley High School, a self-proclaimed “boy freak” with few friends and low self-esteem.  When the Sovereign Era dramatically dawns, Nate finds himself in a quest to discover the truth: is he more than he seems, a misfit in a miraculous . . .

A complete novel.
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The Key by Lauren Delaney

Being a mage was great until it became a label for extermination...

Marianne Rivers is the only mage she knows—that is, until another mage named Aeryn stumbles into her tranquil life.  She soon learns that, outside the safety of her secluded village, the king of Altrud is invading other kingdoms and turning his own into an empire.  On top of that, he is convincing everyone that mages’ powers are not natural, but . . .

A serialized novel, updating sporadically.
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Dark Circles by Annie Abbondante

All I ever really wanted were dark circles under my eyes.

All I ever really wanted were dark circles under my eyes.  The thin, navy half-moons seemed so elusive and beautiful.  I wanted the kind you get from being malnourished or not getting enough sleep.  Models who spent nights with rock stars had them.  Dancers who devoted themselves too much to their art had them.  Pale girls with black hair and . . .

An abandoned novel.
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THE KEY

Early Days

Editor: Miladysa
February 16, 2009

The Key is set in a fantasy world at a time when a new Empire is being forged.  The Mages of this world have fallen victim to the new world order and are in danger.  Marianne – although a Mage, has lived a sheltered village life and has no idea what is happening in the wider world.  All that changes [more . . .]

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THE PEACOCK KING

I don’t know who to root for. But it’s awesome.

Member: Wysteria
April 11, 2009

Like the court that is the centerpiece of the first book, this story is both rich and decadent. The writing is the chocolate cake of the web fiction feast, with an evocativeness that leaves one rereading certain chapters over and over. In Your Room comes to mind – the author says that was the first time they did creepy. To [more . . .]

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