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- Fantasy
- Fantasy - Alternate History
- Fantasy - Comedy
- Fantasy - Contemporary
- Fantasy - Dark Fantasy
- Fantasy - Faery & Fae
- Fantasy - Fairy Tale / Folklore
- Fantasy - Heroic
- Fantasy - High & Other World
- Fantasy - Historical
- Fantasy - Knights & Castles
- Fantasy - LGBTQ+
- Fantasy - LitRPG
- Fantasy - Low Fantasy
- Fantasy - Magical Realism
- Fantasy - Mythic
- Fantasy - New Adult
- Fantasy - People of Color
- Fantasy - Romance
- Fantasy - Steampunk
- Fantasy - Sword & Sorcery
- Fantasy - Urban & Magical Beings
- Fantasy - Weird Fantasy
- Fantasy - Young Adult
- Fantasy – Gods and Heroes
- Horror
- Horror - Angels & Devils
- Horror - Comedy
- Horror - Fairy Tale/Folklore
- Horror - Ghosts & Haunted Houses
- Horror - Gothic
- Horror - LGBTQ+
- Horror - LitRPG
- Horror - Lovecraftian/Cthulhu
- Horror - Man-Made Horrors
- Horror - Monsters
- Horror - Mythic
- Horror - New Adult
- Horror - Noir
- Horror - Occult
- Horror - People of Color
- Horror - Psychic Talents
- Horror - Psychological
- Horror - Shifters
- Horror - Vampires
- Horror - Weird Horror
- Horror - Werewolves
- Horror - Witches
- Horror - Zombies
- Paranormal
- Paranormal - Angels & Devils
- Paranormal - Comedy
- Paranormal - Dark
- Paranormal - Ghosts & Haunted Houses
- Paranormal - LGBTQ+
- Paranormal - LitRPG
- Paranormal - Magical Beings
- Paranormal - Monsters
- Paranormal - New Adult
- Paranormal - People of Color
- Paranormal - Psychic Talents
- Paranormal - Reincarnation
- Paranormal - Romance
- Paranormal - Shifters
- Paranormal - Vampires
- Paranormal - Young Adult
- Paranormal - Zombies
- Sci Fi
- Sci Fi - Alien Invasion
- Sci Fi - Alien Races
- Sci Fi - Aliens
- Sci Fi - Alternate / Parallel Reality
- Sci Fi - Alternative History
- Sci Fi - Apocalyptic Fiction
- Sci Fi - Artificial Intelligence
- Sci Fi - Clockpunk
- Sci Fi - Colonization
- Sci Fi - Comedy
- Sci Fi - Cyberpunk
- Sci Fi - Cyberspace
- Sci Fi - Decopunk
- Sci Fi - Detective
- Sci Fi - Distant Planet
- Sci Fi - Dying Earth
- Sci Fi - Dystopian & Post-Apocalyptic
- Sci Fi - First Contact
- Sci Fi - Frontier
- Sci Fi - Furry
- Sci Fi - Galactic Empire
- Sci Fi - Generation Ship
- Sci Fi - Greenpunk
- Sci Fi - Hard Sci Fi
- Sci Fi - Hopepunk
- Sci Fi - Human Evolution
- Sci Fi - Immortality
- Sci Fi - LGBTQ+
- Sci Fi - LitRPG
- Sci Fi - Lost Worlds
- Sci Fi - Military
- Sci Fi - Mind Uploads
- Sci Fi - Multiverse
- Sci Fi - Mutants
- Sci Fi - Nanopunk
- Sci Fi - Near Future
- Sci Fi - New Adult
- Sci Fi - People of Color
- Sci Fi - Pulp
- Sci Fi - Robots/Androids
- Sci Fi - Romance
- Sci Fi - RPG
- Sci Fi - Science Fantasy
- Sci Fi - Singularity
- Sci Fi - Slipstream
- Sci Fi - Social
- Sci Fi - Soft
- Sci Fi - Solarpunk
- Sci Fi - Space Exploration
- Sci Fi - Space Opera
- Sci Fi - Space Western
- Sci Fi - SpyFi
- Sci Fi - Steampunk
- Sci Fi - Superheroes & Villains
- Sci Fi - Terraforming
- Sci Fi - Theological
- Sci Fi - Time Travel
- Sci Fi - Transhuman
- Sci Fi - Uplift
- Sci Fi - Utopian
- Sci Fi - Virtual Reality
- Sci Fi - Weird Sci Fi
- Sci Fi - Young Adult
Tropes
- Abandoned Place
- AI Uprising
- Alien Artifacts
- Alien Eggs
- Alien Invasion
- Alien Ruins
- Aliens Among Us
- Aliens as God
- Aliens in History
- Ancient Astronauts
- Ancient Weapon
- Antihero
- Arthurian Legends
- Asteroid Miner
- Astral Projection
- Bad Robot
- Band of Brothers/Sisters
- Band of Misfits
- Bar Tales
- Becoming a Monster
- Benevolent Aliens
- Beyond the Grave Communication
- Big Sword
- Black and White Morality
- Body Modifications
- Bodysnatchers
- Book of Spells
- Born Hero
- Burial Ground/Cemetary
- Changing Painting
- Chosen One
- Clones
- Conspiracy
- Crazy Clairvoyants
- Cross-Species Friendships
- Cryosleep
- Dark Enemy
- Dark Lord
- Death by Sex
- Demonic Possession
- Dragonriders
- Dying World
- Dystopian Governments
- Enemy to Ally
- Evil Megacorporation
- Evolving Powers
- Fallen Hero
- Farmer to Hero
- Farmer to Royalty
- Fated Mates
- Fellowship
- Fetus of Doom
- First Contact
- Fish Out of Water
- Found Family
- FTL
- Galactic Civilization
- Generation Ships
- Good Robots
- Haunted House
- Here Comes the Cavalry
- Humanity is Dangerous
- Humanity is Good
- Humans Evolved From Aliens
- Hunted
- I Am Your Father
- I See Dead People
- Immortality
- Inaccessible Magic
- Interspecies Adoption
- Interspecies Romance
- Interstellar Travel
- Killer Aliens
- Library of Secrets
- Lost Civilization
- Lucky Novice
- Mad Scientist
- Magic Furniture
- Magic Talisman
- Magical Disaster
- Marooned
- Mirror Shows True Self
- Modern Human in Fantasy World
- Museum/Store of the Unusual
- No Cell Coverage
- Old Person in the Woods
- Oxygen Leak
- Parallel Worlds
- Past People/Future Tech
- Person in Distress
- Portals
- Possession
- Post-Apocalyptic
- Powerful Artifact
- Prophesy
- Pseudo European Society
- Psionic Powers
- Quest
- Redemption Arc
- Reluctant Hero
- Reluctant Vampires
- Robin Hood Legends
- Roguish Thief
- Secret Heir
- Secret Royalty
- Secret Society
- Sentient AI
- Sentient Spaceships
- Sex Magic
- Singularity
- Space Battles
- Space Dentistry
- Space Detectives
- Space is Empty
- Space is Full
- Space Medicine
- Space Pilot
- Space Pirates
- Space Psychology
- Space Smugglers
- Superpowers
- Sword of Destiny
- Time Loop
- Time Travel
- Training
- Ultimate Evil
- Undiscovered Planet
- Uploaded Consciousness
- Vengeful Spirit
- Villain to Hero
- Waiting/Sleeping Evil
- Wise Mentor
Tags
- author - american
- author - australian
- author - british
- author - canadian
- author - dutch
- author - european
- author - french
- author - new zealander
- format - anthology
- format - audiobook
- format - book
- format - box set
- format - collection
- format - free
- format - illustrated novel
- format - kindle
- format - kindle unlimited
- format - large print
- format - netgalley
- format - novel
- format - novel >100K
- format - novel <100K
- format - novel 60-100K
- format - novella 15k-60K
- format - novellette <15k
- format - omnibus edition
- format - paperback
- format - payhip
- format - prequel
- format - self published
- format - sequel
- format - series
- format - shared universe
- format - short stories
- format - short story <15K
- identity - asexual
- identity - bisexual
- identity - demisexual
- identity - gay
- identity - gender fluid
- identity - intersex
- identity - lesbian
- identity - non-binary
- identity - pansexual
- identity - polyamorous
- identity - transgender
- occupation - who - barista
- potential trigger
- potential trigger - abduction-captivity
- potential trigger - addiction
- potential trigger - blood
- potential trigger - death
- potential trigger - gore
- potential trigger - graphic torture
- potential trigger - murder
- potential trigger - rape
- potential trigger - sexual abuse
- potential trigger - stalking
- potential trigger - suicidal ideation
- potential trigger - suicide
- potential trigger - torture
- potential trigger - traumatic past
- potential trigger - violence
- what - concept - amnesia
- what - concept - curse
- what - condition - blindness
- what - condition - disability
- what - condition - mental illness
- what - condition - ptsd
- what - holiday - general
- what - topic - cartel
- what - topic - climate change
- what - topic - crime
- what - topic - desert survival
- what - topic - disaster
- what - topic - flying
- what - topic - genetic engineering
- what - topic - harem
- what - topic - haunting
- what - topic - japanese mythology
- what - topic - learning disabilities
- what - topic - legend
- what - topic - magic
- what - topic - multicultural
- what - topic - music
- what - topic - natural disaster
- what - topic - politics
- what - topic - ransom
- what - topic - reincarnation
- what - topic - religion
- what - topic - revenge
- what - topic - science experiment
- what - topic - secret
- what - topic - secret organization
- what - topic - superstition
- what - topic - taboo
- what - topic - technology
- what - topic - terrorism
- when - period - 16th century
- when - period - 17th century
- when - period - 18th century
- when - period - 1920s
- when - period - 1930s
- when - period - 1950s
- when - period - 1960s
- when - period - 1970s
- when - period - 1980s
- when - period - 19th century
- when - period - 20th century
- when - period - ancient greece
- when - period - ancient rome
- when - period - edwardian
- when - period - georgian
- when - period - great war
- when - period - middle ages
- when - period - near future
- when - period - prehistoric
- when - period - prohibition
- when - period - victorian
- where - general - alternate universe
- where - general - carnival
- where - general - castle
- where - general - military
- where - general - private school
- where - general - rural
- where - general - small town
- where - general - uncharted island
- where - general - underwater
- where - non-Earth planet
- where - space - international space station
- where - space - space station
- where - space station
- where - spaceship
- who - description - alpha male
- who - description - alphas and omegas
- who - description - tattoos
- who - magical humans
- who - occupation - archaeologist
- who - occupation - artist
- who - occupation - assassin
- who - occupation - astronaut
- who - occupation - astronomer
- who - occupation - author
- who - occupation - bodyguard
- who - occupation - botanist
- who - occupation - bounty hunter
- who - occupation - castle laird
- who - occupation - computer programmer
- who - occupation - cowboys
- who - occupation - detective
- who - occupation - doctor
- who - occupation - engineer
- who - occupation - ex-convict
- who - occupation - federal agent
- who - occupation - guard
- who - occupation - hacker
- who - occupation - healer
- who - occupation - herbalist
- who - occupation - inventor
- who - occupation - journalist
- who - occupation - king
- who - occupation - knight
- who - occupation - law enforcement
- who - occupation - librarian
- who - occupation - lord
- who - occupation - mage
- who - occupation - mechanic
- who - occupation - medical
- who - occupation - mercenary
- who - occupation - military
- who - occupation - motorcycle rider
- who - occupation - musician
- who - occupation - nurse
- who - occupation - pilot
- who - occupation - pirate
- who - occupation - police
- who - occupation - politician
- who - occupation - priest
- who - occupation - prince
- who - occupation - prisoner
- who - occupation - professor
- who - occupation - psychic
- who - occupation - royalty
- who - occupation - sailor
- who - occupation - scientist
- who - occupation - security
- who - occupation - serial killer
- who - occupation - servant
- who - occupation - sex worker
- who - occupation - sheriff
- who - occupation - soldier
- who - occupation - space marines
- who - occupation - spaceship captain
- who - occupation - spy
- who - occupation - starship captain
- who - occupation - student
- who - occupation - superhero
- who - occupation - teacher
- who - occupation - thief
- who - occupation - undercover agent
- who - occupation - warrior
- who - occupation - writer
- who - religion - catholic
- who - religion - jewish
- who - religion - pagan
- who - religion - shinto
- who - sea dragon shifter
- who - shifter
- who - type - alien
- who - type - altered human
- who - type - angels
- who - type - badass heroine
- who - type - bear shifters
- who - type - bigfoot
- who - type - centaur
- who - type - cyborg
- who - type - demons
- who - type - dragon shifters
- who - type - dragons
- who - type - elves
- who - type - fae
- who - type - fox
- who - type - ghosts
- who - type - god
- who - type - griffins
- who - type - incubus
- who - type - kitsune
- who - type - merman
- who - type - panther shifters
- who - type - robot / cyborg
- who - type - selkie
- who - type - spirit
- who - type - succubus
- who - type - vampires
- who - type - werecats
- who - type - werewolves
- who - type - witch
- who - type - wizard
- who - type - wolf
- who - type - yokai
- who - type - zombies
- who - world defender
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- Fantasy
- Fantasy - Dark Fantasy
- Fantasy - Faery & Fae
- Fantasy - High & Other World
- Fantasy - Magical Realism
- Fantasy - Urban & Magical Beings
- Fantasy – Gods and Heroes
- Horror
- Paranormal
- Paranormal - Angels & Devils
- Paranormal - Dark
- Paranormal - Psychic Talents
- Paranormal - Shifters
- Paranormal - Vampires
- Paranormal - Zombies
- Sci Fi
- Sci Fi - Dystopian & Post-Apocalyptic
- Sci Fi - Near Future
- Sci Fi - Space Opera
May 16, 2019
October 17, 2018
July 25, 2018
- Fantasy
- Fantasy - Dark Fantasy
- Fantasy - Faery & Fae
- Fantasy - Fairy Tale / Folklore
- Fantasy - High & Other World
- Fantasy - Historical
- Fantasy - Knights & Castles
- Fantasy - Magical Realism
- Fantasy - Urban & Magical Beings
- Fantasy – Gods and Heroes
- Horror
- Paranormal
- Paranormal - Angels & Devils
- Paranormal - Dark
- Paranormal - Ghosts & Haunted Houses
- Paranormal - Psychic Talents
- Paranormal - Reincarnation
- Paranormal - Shifters
- Paranormal - Vampires
- Paranormal - Zombies
- Sci Fi
- Sci Fi - Dystopian & Post-Apocalyptic
- Sci Fi - Near Future
- Sci Fi - Space Opera
- Sci Fi - Steampunk
- Sci Fi - Superheroes & Villains
- Sci Fi - Time Travel
July 18, 2018
- Fantasy
- Fantasy - Dark Fantasy
- Fantasy - Fairy Tale / Folklore
- Fantasy - Urban & Magical Beings
- Fantasy – Gods and Heroes
- Horror
- Paranormal
- Paranormal - Angels & Devils
- Paranormal - Ghosts & Haunted Houses
- Paranormal - Psychic Talents
- Paranormal - Vampires
- Sci Fi - Dystopian & Post-Apocalyptic
- Sci Fi - Near Future
- Sci Fi - Space Opera
- Sci Fi - Superheroes & Villains
January 1, 2018
December 15, 2017
November 14, 2017
September 13, 2017
- Fantasy
- Fantasy - Dark Fantasy
- Fantasy - Faery & Fae
- Fantasy - Fairy Tale / Folklore
- Fantasy - High & Other World
- Fantasy - Historical
- Fantasy - Magical Realism
- Fantasy - Urban & Magical Beings
- Fantasy – Gods and Heroes
- Horror
- Paranormal
- Paranormal - Angels & Devils
- Paranormal - Dark
- Paranormal - Ghosts & Haunted Houses
- Paranormal - Psychic Talents
- Paranormal - Reincarnation
- Paranormal - Shifters
- Paranormal - Vampires
- Paranormal - Zombies
- Sci Fi
- Sci Fi - Dystopian & Post-Apocalyptic
- Sci Fi - Near Future
- Sci Fi - Space Opera
- Sci Fi - Steampunk
- Sci Fi - Superheroes & Villains
- Sci Fi - Time Travel
August 21, 2017
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