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An Intimate History of the Greater Kingdom by MeiLin Miranda

Magic, Intrigue, Sex

Now Playing: Book One, “Lovers and Beloveds”: Eighteen-year-old Prince Temmin has led a childhood as close to normal as possible, far from the capital. When he comes of age and joins his father King Harsin, he’s completely unprepared for the politics, assassins and sexual intrigues at court. Temmin is even more unprepared when he discovers there is magic . . .

A serialized novel, updating twice weekly.
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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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Wonder City Stories by Jude McLaughlin

Superpowers are the least of their problems...

The daily trials and tribulations of superpowered and nonsuperpowered folks—some queer, some people of color, some elderly.  All they want is to get through their days and grab a little happiness where they can. Inspired by the works of Alison Bechdel, Kurt Busiek, and Armistead Maupin. . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekly.
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Eikasia by Illise Montoya

An adventure of love and magic.

On a tower of metal and light, a girl faces an uncertain future.  Awash with the tears of gods, a warrior stares down the universe.  Together they journey across dangerous lands, to spare the world a demon’s madness.  Romance and dark fantasy blend together in this interesting tale about the things we see and the things we don’t. Eikasia—Sometimes, . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekly.
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A Frequent Traveller’s Guide to Jovan by Ellipsis

Welcome to Monsilys, capital of an empire racked by intrigue, facing invasion from abroad and treason from within. A young Empress recalls her two uncles to the capital, hoping their presence will help her keep her throne . . .  Cassius, a seasoned military commander with an impulsive temper and a decided preference for the company of men, and Valentin: politician, . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekly.
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Bellica by Katje van Loon

Bellica Yarrow is faced with a tough choice: obey the laws of the nation laid down by her sister, the Empreena, keeping safe those she loves, or fight against the corruption that holds the Sceptre and risk losing it all.  Yarrow has never been one to shrink from a good fight, but the looming battle threatens all she holds dear . . . and . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekly.
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Snake-Boy Loves Sky Prince by Joey Manley

A Gay Superhero Teen Romance

When Snake-Boy, the defective clone of a supervillain, falls in love with Sky Prince, the son of the world’s greatest superhero, he has no idea what the consequences will be—for himself, for his beloved, or for the world! . . .

A serialized novel, updating almost daily.
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Daron’s Guitar Chronicles by Cecilia Tan

Sex, drugs, rock and roll, and coming out in the 1980s

Daron thought life would get easier after he got away from his parents’ house in New Jersey, thanks to a scholarship to music school in New England.  But life is tough when there isn’t enough money to actually live on, you’re underage, and you don’t know where to turn.  And is it the best thing that ever happened to you, . . .

A serialized novel, updating Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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The Freelancers by IsaKFT

The Worst Spies in the World, Saving the World

Tyler Dewar is branching out: leaving the office drones behind, breaking international laws, raising hell with a motley crew of diplomatic misfits and an old boyfriend or two. All to find information on a notorious criminal cartel that no one in power is interested in bringing to justice. They are the worst spies in the world, saving the world. . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekly.
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Trying to throw my arms around the world by Lee Harlem Robinson

Because dyke drama is a state of mind

As Lee Harlem Robinson struggles to come to grips with the insanely fast-paced city of Hong Kong, where she was sent by her employers, she starts to wonder where it all went wrong. The reader is taken on a journey back in time from Lee’s early years in romance in London and Paris to her current life in the city . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekdays.
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Crank by Pia Veleno

Vampires are real and their hunters are made with one careless bite.

Crandall Jacobson doesn’t believe in vampires.  His life is singing for Inertia Stand, a band he loves even if he hates the name.  His best friend and drummer appears to have the same lust for music but Mike also has a secret:  He’s a vampire hunter. When a routine staking goes awry, and a vampire sinks her teeth into . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekly.
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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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AMONG THE SHADOWS

Very, very slow

Editor: Chris Poirier
March 29, 2009

There’s not a lot I can say about Among the Shadows.  I’ve read 5 chapters of it—which took me quite a bit of time—and I’m no closer to finding a story now than I was when I started.

Ostensibly, the piece is about Shane, a hermaphrodite and genius, who skipped high [more . . .]

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WONDER CITY STORIES

Super Hero, Super Serial

Member: intergal
September 27, 2010

I first came across Wonder City Stories last week during a cursory check of WFG, and managed to read the entire back catalogue inside of 2 or 3 days. Given that my job involves a lot of between-site travel and a lot of planning, that’s pretty stupendous and should say a lot.

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