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Summary: “If you’re so obsessed with the truth, you need to look a little closer to home.” At the party celebrating Derry’s knighthood, Kyer learns a terrible truth—her “Guardian” is none other than Golgathaur, lieutenant to Dregor himself. Faced with rescuing the one person who holds the key to her identity, Kyer must use her newfound magical talent to enter the realm of her enemy, alone. There, Golgathaur reveals something that will not only change her life, but also the lives of those whom she holds most dear. He demands an impossible choice, even as Kyer is thunderstruck by yet another magical discovery. Realizing that her motivations are agonizingly interconnected with her enemy leads to an inconvenient truth: each needs the other alive to achieve their goals. Worse, one she thought she could trust is hiding the most terrible secret of all. Kyer and the company led by Lord Valrayker soon find themselves on a journey to carry out a horrific deed in order to save Rydris from a terrible fate. Even those who have already fled are in peril. Preorder the electrifying penultimate book in the Gatekeeper fantasy trilogy-in-five-parts today. “Gatekeeper’s Crucible introduced me to the fantasy series I didn’t know I sorely needed. With rich, well-woven world building, resilient heroes, and wretched villains, Wallace had me under her spell from the first word to the last.” ~ Cait Gordon, award-winning co-editor of Nothing Without Us Too and author of Speculative Shorts: Stories that fell out of my brain
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Summary: What happens when you shake up the cozy world of two introverts in the name of love? Only P.O.O.F. holds the magical answer! It is I, Nozzag, and in this next tale I have for you, P.O.O.F. had to pull out all the stops, going full stealth mode to arrange this meet-cute. Sneakiness was the name of the game, and oh boy, do I love a good challenge! Kailu is a powerhouse half-elf/duergar, neurodivergent portal mage extraordinaire who's like a finely tuned instrument but hypersensitive to sensory overload. Living life in a delicate symphony of meds and routines, he tries to resist dreaming of love's sweet embrace. Grigor is a bear shifter who’s trapped in the monotony of his job, but passionate about numbers and the simple joy of coloring and puzzles. His deepest desire is to be accepted and loved for his true, unconventional self, unleashing the gentle and sometimes bratty spirit within him. When Grigor stumbles into Kailu’s world, everything flips! Kailu must face his fear of being “too much” to craft a new harmony—one that makes room for a love that's as wild and vital as it is beautifully unpredictable. P.O.O.F. My Life! is set in the world of Bloodlines of Fate, which is a type of omegaverse. Twilight Temptations are instalove, medium-high heat, low-angst stories that feature various intelligent fantastical beings and a guaranteed HEA.
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Summary: “My many keys clang like a wind chime as I descend the stairs. Every door in our house has a key.” Here’s your key… ENTER THE CHAMBER…if you dare. Within these fifteen strange and dark tales live horror, humor, and the grotesque. These are stories of life stages and generational trauma, of reclamation, longing, metamorphosis and adaptation. Inside, you’ll find the supernatural and fantastical, shapeshifters and elder gods living amongst us. Beginning with a whisper reminding us of what we’ve left behind and ending with what we inadvertently pass to others, from the curiosity of an imaginative child, learning about power in an unjust world to the precocious teen breaking the chains of family expectations, to a mother, desperately seeking a better world for her offspring, to an elder gasping for a few more breaths of freedom, these are intimate stories in worlds that slant sideways, warp, and change the fabric of one's existence. Most of all, these are stories of survival, even when becoming the monster one fears. ENTER THE CHAMBER and greet what waits inside…
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Summary: Aria never expected her latest stunt—diving from an aether‑winged watercraft straight into a locked‑down mining colony—to feel bravely stupid and stupidly brave at the same time. Stealing a laser drill was supposed to be the easy part. But once inside the tunnels, she discovers that wearing a control collar and choking down tunnel rats aren’t the only trials waiting for her. The mine is alive with forgotten souls and a mythical being insisting to stay buried. As Aria navigates danger beneath the surface of Luster Isle, Xander, frantic and unraveling on the surface, will do anything to get her back before the shadows swallow her whole. Book One, Draconic Portcullis Series, Part 2 Steampunk Portal Sci-Fi Fantasy and Romance with a foul-mouthed, strong female heroine, needing rescuing. WARNING: No AI, No BOT. Graphic language and sexual activities are shown on the page. Magical creatures, like dragons and jaguars, are popping up in this alternate history of Earth. Readers who are prone to disorientation and those sensitive to these elements should take note and prepare to escape reality and face the storm. Copyright © 2026 Draconic Portcullis, Book One, Part Two: Steampunk Portal Sci-Fi Fantasy by Koda Calmz. All rights reserved.
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Summary: Faelen, cousin to the prince and son of a diplomat, has finally come home to Tournai after years away. The pull to return was almost tangible, and the sense of rightness at being back is absolute. He wants nothing more than to put down roots and build a life among family while pursuing his linguistic studies. Becoming involved in magic meant to protect Tournai isn’t part of his plans…and falling in love is even more unexpected and unfamiliar, but he finds himself doing just that as his friendship with Maxen deepens into something more. Maxen, second son of a wealthy merchant family, longs to leave Tournai and visit everywhere he can. All his life, he’s found places on maps and dreamed, planning out routes to get to them. For now, he’s tied to Tournai’s capital city by family obligations and his position in their shipping business. Someday, though, he’ll be able to travel. His sudden attraction to Faelen shocks him, but their friendship soon becomes a necessary part of his life. Love, however, has no place in his plans, especially not love for a royal cousin with secrets who wants nothing more than to stay in one place. For Faelen and Maxen to build something real between them, they must resolve their differences, but when magic goes awry and all Faelen’s secrets are revealed, will Maxen remain at his side?
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Summary: Alexander is doing his best to settle into life in Tournai’s royal palace after years living outside the country due to his father’s diplomatic work.The sense of belonging and home he feels is overwhelming, but none of his plans are going as he imagined. Many see him as only a lovely, charming adornment of the royal court and underestimate both his intelligence and abilities. His attraction to Marcus, a mysterious olderman who does work for the prince, Alexander’s cousin, is unexpected butnot unwelcome...if Marcus could possibly see who Alexander really is. Lord Marcus is the second son of a minor noble family, a widower raisingtwo children...and the prince’s spymaster. He knows his work isnecessary for the security of the kingdom and its royal family, but he also knows it can be distasteful and dangerous to him and those around him. Marcus has vowed never to fall in love again, never to put anyone else at risk—a promise threatened for the first time by the vibrant, flirtatious Alexander. The attraction is unwelcome and entirely undeniable. Hecan’t believe someone like Alexander would want someone like him, but he also can’t stay away. As they become ever more entangled, Marcus is investigating rumors ofspies at work in Tournai’s university. As he gets closer to uncovering their plot, Alexander is drawn deeper into danger. Can their love survive when Alexander is put in peril by the very spies Marcus is hunting for?
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Summary: Second son of an earl and cousin to the Crown Prince, Griffen has worked hard to forge a career in diplomacy for the principality of Tournai, but he never expected his diplomatic skills would be necessary for a problem so personal to him and his family. A delegation from the mysterious kingdom of Ivria has come to Tournai to make sure the secret of their people—the magical Talent allowing them to change into dragons—and therefore their kingdom itself remain safe. The delegation is concerned with Corentin, an Ivrian, and the man Griffen’s older brother is soon to marry. The Ivrians seem to want to drag Corentin back to Ivria for the offense of revealing their secret, but Griffen refuses to let it happen. His determination puts him into contact—and conflict—with Kirill, a negotiator for the king of Ivria who possesses the dragon Talent himself. The two clash and connect, getting closer and pulling away as they try to negotiate the needs of their people and an unwanted attraction between themselves. However, just as trust might be growing between them, a plot is uncovered and a member of the Ivrian delegation murdered. Griffen and Kirill must discover who is behind both for the safety of their countries and the people they love…and for a chance to be together.
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Summary: As the first-born son of a royal duke and cousin to the prince, Cathal has always put his duty to family and country first, even when it conflicts with his own wishes. When Cathal’s father arranges a marriage between him and Velia, cousin to the emperor of Ardunn, without consulting him, he sees no alternative but to go along with his plans for the good of Tournai. But it’s Velia’s companion, Flavia, who fascinates Cathal from the moment he first sets eyes on her. Cathal doesn’t know Flavia is really Flavian, an artist masquerading as a woman to escape Ardunn, a restrictive and repressive place where Flavian’s preference for men is forbidden. Even when Cathal discovers Flavian’s identity, even as he struggles with his obligations and duty, he cannot fight his attraction to the sharp-tongued artist. Flavian is intrigued by him as well, but Cathal is still betrothed to Velia, and Flavian worries he is more taken with the feminine illusion Flavian presents than the man beneath it. He came to Tournai to start a new life—a safe one—as an artist, and an inconvenient attraction to his friend’s betrothed, a man who happens to be a member of the royal family, is not a part of his plans. While both men battle their longings for each other, spies from Ardunn infiltrate the capital, attempting to uncover Tournai’s weaknesses and secrets. They are also searching for Flavian, who possesses a magical Talent giving him the ability to see the truth of a person just by painting their portrait—something that would be invaluable to Ardunn’s emperor.
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Summary: Though he is the youngest son of a royal duke, Etan is a scholar at heart, happiest in a library surrounded by his books. He contentedly juggles his work for the prince’s government with his studies of the history and legends of Tournai, a subject of particular interest to him because he shares the secret magical Talent that runs in the royal bloodline. However, Etan’s peaceful world turns upside down when his best friend—the man he secretly loves—unexpectedly marries someone else. Tristan is the oldest son of a wealthy merchant, raised to shoulder responsibility for the family business one day. That day comes far sooner than anticipated, and he makes a deathbed promise to his father to marry the woman his father chose and become head of the company and family. Tristan values his friendship with Etan and has always been attracted to him, but he can’t forsake his duty to his father, even if it means giving up the possibility of having Etan as a lover. A year later, Tristan is a widower with an infant daughter and a mother who demands he marry again quickly—something Tristan resists. Circumstances throw Etan and Tristan together again, but even as they succumb to the desires they’ve always harbored, Etan battles his feelings, wary of being cast aside once more. When the unimaginable happens, Etan and Tristan must come together and support each other through the ordeal…and maybe beyond.
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Summary: Savarin honed his Talent through years of study, and to achieve his goal of becoming the most powerful and accomplished sorcerer in Tournai, he made magic his life. Among the wealthy and noble circles he moves in, no one would suspect the handsome, refined, arrogant sorcerer’s humble beginnings—which is how Savarin prefers it. He wants to be seen only as the man he’s made himself. When Tournai’s princes task Savarin with studying and strengthening the spells that protect the principality from magical attack, he is more than happy to do so. The spells are complex, centuries old, and exactly the type of puzzle Savarin is eager to solve. But to his annoyance, the princes insist Loriot accompany him on his journey. Second son of a minor noble family, Loriot worked his way up the ranks of the royal guard to captain with single-minded determination and takes pride in his service to the crown. He must obey the prince’s orders to protect Savarin, despite believing his skills would be best used elsewhere and his wariness of magic. UnTalented himself, Loriot has learned not only the benefits of magic but also its potential for harm—and how to counter it. He still believes it’s best to avoid most magic entirely, which is difficult when he’s tasked with playing guard to a powerful sorcerer. Loriot and Savarin clash repeatedly during their journey, but the simmering tension between them doesn’t only stem from their work, and passion develops into feelings neither expected. But Savarin must still secure Tournai’s magical barrier, and his only solution will endanger both him and the royal family.
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Summary: Corentin is a scholar with a secret—his magical Talent allows him to turn into a dragon, and he isn’t alone in that ability. Long ago, dragons were hunted fiercely, until they went into hiding, becoming things of legend. Corentin has traveled the world with one aim—to protect his people and keep their secret safe. Drawn to the principality of Tournai by news of someone close to discovering that secret, he hopes to avert suspicion. His attraction to the too-serious Bastien isn’t convenient for his purpose, but it isn’t something he can ignore either. Lord Bastien, Earl of Ardesia, inherited his title unexpectedly when his parents were killed in a sailing accident along with the parents of his cousin, Prince Philip. Since then, Bastien has devoted his life to the obligations of his family and estate—so much so, that it has caused tension between him and his siblings. His world is further shaken when he receives an anonymous letter informing him that the tragic boating accident may, in fact, have been murder. Bastien throws himself into investigating whether the allegations are true and finding out who killed his parents. As Corentin and Bastien become closer, the mystery of Bastien’s parents’ death draws him further into danger. Corentin feels compelled to protect Bastien, but the threat is closer than they know. Now, Corentin must decide whether preserving his secret—and potentially his people’s safety—is more important than saving the man he loves.
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Summary: Legends tell of large cats defending the principality of Tournai, but such creatures are only myth. Or are they? Prince Philip inherited the throne of Tournai at a young age, and since then, his life has centered around ruling his country and resisting those pressuring him to do as they want both in matters of governance and those more personal. He’s become isolated and lonely. Amory is the second son of a wealthy merchant who has never approved of anything about him or had any use for him. Until now. When kind-hearted Amory is offered to the prince in exchange for more time for Amory’s merchant father to complete a commission, both Philip and Amory are horrified. But Philip agrees to keep Amory at the palace, where they gradually become friends, then lovers. For the first time in his life, Philip is free to share not only his heart, but the magical shape-shifting ability that runs in the royal bloodline—something the royal family has kept secret from all but those closest to them for generations. Neither Amory nor Philip imagined falling in love, and they certainly don’t expect what those who oppose their relationship will do to keep them apart—maybe even resorting to murder.
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Summary: Edmund is heir to the throne of Thalassa and a wielder of Water magic. Devoted to his kingdom and his duty to it, Edmund can do nothing but acquiesce to an arranged marriage with the queen of a neighboring kingdom. The marriage and the child it is required to produce will seal an alliance between Thalassa and Aither that is vital to Thalassa’s safety, and far more important than Edmund’s personal misgivings. Arden is the younger brother of Aither’s queen and a wielder of Air magic. Raised in the politics of the court to support his sister’s rule, he understands the alliance is important to Aither, even as he worries about his sister marrying someone she’s never met. When Edmund arrives in Aither to prepare for the wedding, Arden is tasked with helping him settle in at court. As they spend more time together, Edmund and Arden develop a close friendship, then stronger feelings, but with Edmund’s wedding approaching, they must hide their feelings, even from themselves. When someone tries to assassinate the queen, Edmund is blamed, and Arden rescues him before he can be executed for a crime he didn’t commit. To prevent a war between their kingdoms and protect them from a dangerous enemy, Edmund and Arden will have to discover who wants to pit Aither and Thalassa against each other and mend relations between the two kingdoms as they evade those searching for them—all while finding a way to be together.
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Summary: Prince Edmund of Thalassa and Prince Arden of Aither are eagerly anticipating their upcoming wedding, but the danger to their kingdom hasn’t lessened. They have a plan, but they won’t be able to carry it out alone: they need a strong wielder of each Element, whom they can trust implicitly, to carry out the magic. Rhys is a commoner and wielder of Earth magic. He and his sister have made a living from the use of their magic for years and have become highly respected in scholarly circles, though he prefers a more simple life with his plants. When a message from Prince Arden reaches them asking for their help, they don’t hesitate. They stop only to request that Gaz, a strong Fire wielder and the man Rhys has long been enamored of, accompany them on the journey to Thalassa’s royal palace. What no one knows is that Gaz was once known as Prince Gareth of Thalassa and is Edmund’s younger brother, long believed dead. He fled his home after his Fire Affinity made itself known and put him in danger, and he had no intention of ever going back. But he can’t keep himself from going to his brother’s aid, despite the risk of discovery and of the weight of his secrets potentially crushing his fledgling relationship with Rhys. Working against time, they must find a way to come together in a magical working the likes of which none of them has ever imagined, or their homelands will surely burn.
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Summary: The words “fear” and “no” are not in her vocabulary. Attraction, yup, let’s go for it, Professor. Relationships, absolutely not. She’s not a puppy, and she doesn’t need a leash. Throw her into an alternate reality with a man walking around like he’s a T-bone steak in a suit, well then, it’s time to reassess and prove herself worthy of love. Book One, Draconic Portcullis Series, Part 1 Steampunk Portal Sci-Fi Fantasy and Romance with a foul-mouthed, strong female heroine. WARNING: No AI, No BOT. Graphic language and sexual activities are shown on the page. Magical creatures, like dragons and jaguars, are popping up in this alternate history of Earth. Readers who are prone to disorientation and those sensitive to these elements should take note and prepare to escape reality and face the storm. Copyright © 2026 Draconic Portcullis: Book One, Part One. Steampunk Portal Sci-Fi Fantasy by Koda Calmz. All rights reserved.
Word Count: 122,000
Summary: Deals and desperation are a dangerous combination... Alex will do anything to protect the man she loves from an eternity as the vampire council’s political puppet, but a favor from the fae Lord of Enchantment comes at a steep price. A decision must be made, and she’s running out of time. The peace summit that will determine the fate of all paranatural beings on Earth is just around the corner, and vampires coming out of the closet isn’t the only complication. Purists are ramping up production of Fantasia—a drug distilled from the bodies of abducted fae to grant magical abilities to mundane humans—and whispers indicate an attack on the summit. In order to save the summit and protect the people she loves, Alex must travel deep behind enemy lines with the last person she wants to trust as her only backup.
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Summary: Justin Earl Knight, The Founder works with his son Rodney and a gifted healer, Peter, to rebuild the Elk Creek Tribe's community from the ashes of a series of quakes that devastate their land. We first meet Justin here when his mother summons he and his five siblings to a church celebration in 2012. There, Justin recalls his past with that church and meets a fanatic who tries to take his spirit down. Justin uses the strength of his own faith to fight off a demon and then must decide whether real family has value in a world of rejection and abuse. "The First Knight Shaman" is told from Rodney Knight's view. Peter's entry into manhood is the primary focus of "The Second Book of the Knight Shamans." Here, in "The Third Book of the Knight Shamans," Justin is the focus as he works through religious fanaticism and resurgent diseases to save the small community he founded only years before the great quakes devastated the western United States. Together, they discover their best chance of survival relies on ancient spiritualism and shamanism. Then they discover the religion which had dominated their world in the centuries before the cataclysm has fallen when Peter meets a fallen archangel in his quest to get a medical doctorate in the far-off city-state of Reno. In the end, we begin to question if Rodney were truly the first Knight Shaman, or if it was Justin himself as he negotiates his own path of spirituality from amongst the religion his culture imprinted onto him.
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Summary: When I agreed to move to New Orleans, I thought of elegant plantations or colorful cottages in the French Quarter. I had not envisioned living in a carnivorous house in the swamp. I wasn’t even sure how Baba Yaga had managed to get it here. But it was still better than staying in Milwaukee and having to face my cheating ex, Ash. Plus, since my Strigoi powers were beginning to manifest, I deemed it wise to be near someone who could train me to use them properly. The town itself is unlike anything I've ever encountered before. Parties that never end, ghosts that like to sneak up on you, and food that threatens to increase my waistline. Add in long-lost family and new friends, and I'm having the time of my life-until I'm not. Join Tai, Nico, Xunie, and Magoo as they face gators, raptors, and the Big Easy.
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Summary: Horath a powerful Alien from Exorath invades Earth in search of recruits as he accidentally interrupts the aura moment of an egotistical and ruthless mutant in a bar. A disaster in front of a drunken crowd turns into a matter of life and death. Can an Alien from Exorath survive someone as ruthless as Bethany? The mutant who's known to strike fear in the hearts of even the most notorious of criminals! This story takes place on an alternate earth which is filled with high stakes, aliens, mutants and pure chaos. In a different city, Sam (18), Bertha (16) and Melany (13), a group of teenage mutants are struggling to redeem themselves in the eyes of the public. They finally find a mission which would get them what they want, but the only problem is. It's a suicide mission! Success will earn them the public's love and respect. But if they fail, they risk losing everything. Don't believe me? Jump into The Porathians - an Action, Adventure, Young Adult, Sci-fi story to find out. I'm Abdullah Shaikh and I'll guide you through the most intense and brutal action scenes to the most heartwarming and intimate of moments. Making you experience emotions you didn't know you had. Only. If. You. Dare.
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Summary: Can’t get enough of the River City? Here are five more tales to whet your appetite: The Bear at the Bar: A gay fish out of water tale with just a pinch of Freaky Friday magic. Between the Lines: Ben is a Republican chief of staff for a state Senator. Sam is Brad’s handsome young assistant. When Brad finds an antique medallion that lets him read minds, all hell breaks loose. Ten: After the death of his husband, Chris faces a gay mid-life crisis—at thirty-five—as he jumps back into the dating scene for ten dates in ten days. Flames: When a fire puts his partner Gio in a Coma, Alex has to help him find his way back, one memory at a time. Miz Fortune’s Lonely Hearts Salon: Chester the accountant finds his voice as Miz Fortune, helping lonely clients find the love of their lives. Enjoy these little bits of storytelling magic!
