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The Legion of Nothing by Jim Zoetewey

Not all superheroes are bigger than life

The Legion of Nothing is the story of Nick Klein and what happens when he takes on the identity (and powered armor) of “The Rocket.” Originally his grandfather’s superhero identity, the powered armor comes with a lot of baggage. Ranging from his grandfather’s service in World War II to connections with other heroes (and villains), the past has a . . .

An ongoing series, with new episodes twice weekly.
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Worm by Wildbow

High school is miserable for Taylor. Despite the fact that her superpower is a little less conventional than super strength or shooting laser beams from her hands, she’s been holding on to a dream of becoming a superhero. As she takes the plunge, however, things don’t go as planned. Taylor finds herself immersed in a world of black and . . .

A serialized novel, updating twice weekly.
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The Last Skull by Robert C. Rodgers

Teenagers. Super-heroes. Explosions. Time-travel.

After her mother died in a car accident, Sue Daysdale never expected to stumble upon the family secret—that the mild-mannered soccer mom who taught her how to dance, sing, and properly dress a wound was the Skull, one of the most legendary (and terrifying) super-heroes alive.  Now, saddled with an unpaid mortgage, a drug-addicted guardian, and a basement full of . . .

A serialized novel, updating thrice weekly.
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Shimmer by Miranda Sparks

Not your average hero...

To friends and family there is nothing remarkable about Justin Cade. Seeing only an awkward, sometimes isolated high school sophomore they would never suspect that he lives a double life as Milestone City’s protector: the holographic heroine known as Glimmer Girl. Juggling school, superherodom and his own skewed sense of self Justin starts down the road of transition into . . .

An ongoing series, with new episodes sporadically.
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Children of the Apocalypse by Skyla Dawn Cameron

Passion. Vengeance. Redemption. Sacrifice. Destiny.

From the author of the award winning novel “River” and internet cult hit “Catharsis” comes a serialized novel about the end of the world and the lives of those destined to stop it.  Three girls are thrust together by their shared abilities and the roles they are to play in the nearing apocalypse.  They are guided only by the mysterious . . .

A serialized novel, with no recent updates.
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Guardians: Awakening by Tina C., Lizzy S., and Cailyn O.

An ancient power awaits its keepers

On the planet Elidi, Chikamuyo Academy is a new military academy but it has already attracted a unique collection of students and staff.  It is the only school that specializes in teaching control of the planet-energy eisra.  The senior class is preparing to graduate and join the military when tragedy strikes and presses them into service for their planet earlier . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekly.
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Swords and Sigils by Sharon T. Rose

What would you do to create your place in the world?

Melkeen is a prodigy, a young Wizard with incredible magikal abilities. Sarta is a barbarian blade-for-hire of unbelievable skill. Together, they are a formidable team.  And the world is against them. Required by his elder (and rival) Wizards to search out rare and dangerous artifacts, a young man hires a woman to guard him on his travels. Their contract is . . .

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Angelblade by Quietly Curious

By day, she works at a bookstore . . . but at night, she hunts demons with her friends. This is a story about a young girl fighting to discover her purpose in life, and to understand what true strength is. . . .

A complete novel.
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Greek Ninja by Seireina

The game of fate was never quite so interesting...

Sasha Hunter is a young talented ninja, however, she has no purpose to fight for. She spends her days training and attending Ariadnio, a Greek martial arts school. Her life is peaceful and uneventful, even boring, until one day, everything changes. Her teacher is killed during the invation of Ariadnio and leaves Sasha alone and confuzed. His last words . . .

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The Etheria Project by Gael Judicium

The one who makes the choices that nobody else will. The wanderer. The war veteran who can’t quit. The avenger. The one who gave up everything. The one who hides her face behind her masks. The one who lost everything. The lord who is gone forever, and the lord that won’t be stopped. . . .

A serialized novel, updating thrice weekly.
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Titan City by Adam Barnes

Destinies Calling...

Titan City, a hub of superheroics, where gods walk the streets and demons stalk the shadows. A place where destiny has the phone book and a mean sense of humour to go with it. Where a young man can rise up and become a hero . . . or a villain . . .  . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekly.
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Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

Marcus, a.k.a “w1n5t0n,” is only seventeen years old, but he figures he already knows how the system works–and how to work the system.  Smart, fast, and wise to the ways of the networked world, he has no trouble outwitting his high school’s intrusive but clumsy surveillance systems. But his whole world changes when he and his friends find themselves . . .

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LITTLE BROTHER

Homeland Security and Terrorism

Editor: Linda Schoales
April 24, 2009

“Little Brother” is the story of Marcus Yallow, a high school geek who gets caught in the wrong place, at the wrong time.  He and his friends skip school to play an Alternate Reality Game but are picked up by Homeland Security in the aftermath of a terrorist attack on San Francisco.  When they are finally released, they find their [more . . .]

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SWORDS AND SIGILS

A nice take on traditional fantasy

Member: Shutsumon
January 27, 2010

(Crossposted from my blog)

On her website the author prefaces the blurb with this uninspiring line:

"This is a fantasy story about a young prodigy and his side-kick (who can kick some serious side). It’s set in your standard fantasy world with [more . . .]

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