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In the mystical land of Elysium, where magic weaves through every leaf and whispers secrets to the wind, a darkness begins to stir. For centuries, the balance between light and shadow has been maintained by the guardians of Elysium, a group of powerful sorcerers sworn to protect the realm from evil. But when a long-forgotten prophecy resurfaces, foretelling the rise of a malevolent force known only as the shadow, the fate of Elysium hangs in the balance. As whispers of dark omens spread like wildfire, a young orphan named Lyra finds herself thrust into a world of magic and danger. With nothing but a mysterious amulet and her wits to guide her, Lyra embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the prophecy and stop the shadow from consuming the realm. Along the way, she allies herself with a ragtag group of misfits: a brooding warrior with a haunted past, a cunning thief with a heart of gold, and a wise old sage with secrets of his own. Together, they must navigate treacherous forests, ancient ruins, and deadly creatures as they race against time to thwart the shadow's sinister plans. But as the darkness closes in around them, Lyra discovers that the true power to save Elysium lies within herself - if only she can unlock it in time. Filled with breathtaking magic, epic battles, and unforgettable characters, "The Chronicles of Elysium: The Shadow's Embrace" is a spellbinding tale of courage, friendship, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of darkness.

In this world, humans live unaware of the existence of magic, but some possess latent abilities-like the ability to manipulate elements. These people are born into powerful families that control magic, and each family is bound by an ancient pact made long ago, a pact that prohibits their magical powers from being used outside of their realms. However, there is one loophole: the rarest of "starlight-born" individuals can create a link between realms, and these people are born once every century. Our protagonist, Lyra, is a young woman who has grown up in a family with no magical bloodline. She's spent most of her life feeling like an outsider, knowing her family is poor and ordinary, while others live in splendor thanks to their magical heritage. One night, after a strange celestial event, she begins to develop strange abilities-powers that seem to transcend the natural world. Meanwhile, Dorian, the mysterious heir to the Fire Realm, comes into her life. He's seen the prophecy of the Starlight Pact-the rare individual who can bridge the gap between the realms-and believes Lyra is the one destined to reunite the fractured magic. But there's a catch: the pact is tied to love, and the connection between them is not just magical-it's romantic. As their bond grows, they uncover a dark conspiracy within the magical families. Some believe the pact should never be fulfilled, fearing it will destroy the delicate balance between realms. Now, Lyra and Dorian must navigate their budding romance, with trust, betrayal, and danger closing in from every side. The fate of their worlds rests on whether their love can transcend the boundaries between magic and reality.

"Teach me, then. Please, you are the only one who would understand. I-" He closed in on me, towering over me with his great brown dark eyes. Full of desire, hunger. He was fighting it. Just as I have. I could feel it which meant he could too. "You won't like it-" "Yes, I will. Come on Sebastian-" His hand came over my lips, pushing me up against the wall. Hearing an abundance of footsteps from outside his classroom. Once they had left, he released me from his hold. His fiery eyes setting ablaze in my green ones. "No one, and I mean, NO ONE, calls me Sebastian. Especially........ not from my student. Got it?" * Lyra Collins, coming new to Hogwarts at her 6th year. Unfortunately for Lyra, her beginning hasn't always been the easiest one. A taunting past, heartache and struggle, have unfortunately pushed her away from her beloved school to a whole new beginning. With her mentor, Professor Ominis Gaunt, leading her through her studies and getting her up to speed, nothing could go wrong. Until she meets the tall, dark haired, handsome, devilish eyes, Professor Sebastian Sallow. She soon realizes she can't stay away, taken back by his handsome features and charming, dark personality, she must learn more. Diving into heartbreak, jealousy, pure insanity, she finds herself risking it all. Even with her own past coming back to haunt her, but her professors as well. Will Lyra Collins survive her first year at Hogwarts? Or will her own professor be the literal death of her? * SPOILER WARNING: Will contain major spoilers from the Hogwarts Legacy game. Will contain mature and explicit scenes, including with violence, profanity, romance, mentions of abuse, torture and death. Please read at your own risk! I do not own anything Hogwarts Legacy, Wizarding World or by Warner brothers. All rights to them..... my own characters/ story are owned by me. Scenes and occasional quotes taken from the game but I added my own additions.

An Enemies to lovers, fansty filled with drama, magic, power etc. He took everything away from her, but he loses everything that's rightfully his. A conquest to regain what is his, has left him no choice but to seek her help. The help of the one he took everything from. Will he conquer or will she get her revenge and take everything or would things take an unexpected twist? Read to find out!!

Lyra Rider is a nobody- or as close to one as you can get living as a thief on the fringes of society. For years, her only concern has been stealing enough credits and food to survive. But when something dormant inside her suddenly awakens, Lyra finds herself thrust into a world of magic and secrets, a world she was taught to fear and hate. With newfound abilities and a destiny far beyond anything she could have imagined, Lyra's journey is just beginning. As she navigates this new reality, filled with twists, turns, romance, and betrayal, she can't shake the feeling that something darker is brewing beneath the surface. And as she adapts and learns to wield her power, Lyra begins to wonder: Is this gift truly a blessing, or is it a curse in disguise? Hiii anyone who reads this!! My name is Molly and I'm 14. I love to read YA fiction books so I decided to write one. Please give it a try, I think it'll be worth it. Enjoy!!

Welcome to the world of Arcane Bonds. Lyra Blackwood thought her life was ordinary-a quiet existence far from chaos. But everything shatters when she's thrust into a secret world of vampires, witches, and ancient magic. She learns she's the heir of the Flameborn Witch-a legacy tied to the Arcane Gate, a mystical portal capable of reshaping the fates of all realms, magical and human alike. Caught between her mundane past and a destiny she never chose, Lyra is drawn into the magnetic orbit of Tristan Throne, a dangerously charming vampire with enough arrogance to set the world aflame. Beneath his flirtatious exterior lies a protector with secrets darker than the shadows he commands. Guiding her through the treacherous maze of vampire courts and witch covens, Tristan becomes both her greatest ally and most infuriating obstacle. But Tristan isn't the only one vying for her attention-or trust. Enter Vesper, a roguish wizard whose loyalty lies solely with Lyra, even if his motives remain suspect. As alliances form and shatter, and war looms on the horizon, Lyra must navigate a deadly web of betrayal, forbidden desires, and the weight of a legacy she barely understands. With danger closing in and Tristan's possessiveness igniting tension at every turn, Lyra begins to unravel the truth behind her power and her lineage. Will she rise to claim her destiny, or will the secrets of the past consume her? Entangled is a spellbinding tale of fiery passion, dangerous alliances, and self-discovery. In this world where love and power collide, nothing is ever as it seems. Perfect for fans of dark fantasy, enemies-to-lovers romance, and slow-burn.

Every year, Lyra's village gathers beneath the ancient statues of the Fates, offering prayers and sacrifices to keep the creeping darkness at bay. The Ruined Kingdom stands in the distance, a forbidden place where no one enters and no one leaves. A place ruled by a king who does not age, does not die, and does not care for the world beyond his walls. Lyra has never believed in fate, only in survival. With her mother's health failing, she is willing to do whatever it takes to save what little she has left. But when this year's ritual goes terribly wrong, Lyra is taken-ripped from the life she knows and thrust into the heart of a kingdom lost to time. There, she is told she has been chosen. That she, along with others, must vie for the favor of a king no one has seen in over a century. But something is wrong within the castle's walls. Whispers of the past haunt her steps, and the King-cold, untouchable, and shrouded in secrets-watches her too closely. As shadows stir and forgotten magic awakens, Lyra begins to question everything she's been told about the Ruined Kingdom. And, more importantly, about herself. Because the deeper she delves into the mystery of the King and the kingdom he rules behind the walls, the more she realizes: Some destinies are written in blood. And some fates are meant to be broken.

Waking up, alone in the cold and surrounded by snow with no memories of how she got there or who she even is, was not how Lyra would have wished to start her new life. Only by the guidance of the man who found her, the man who became her teacher in both life and magic, was she able to find comfort and meaning. But just when she begins to accept her new life, even amidst the ominous, never-ending snowfall, she is forced on the run. As she hunts down the very person who started it all--and sentenced her new beginning to death--she finds missing pieces of her past. Although, it's a past she wishes she never remembered, because, maybe then, she would have been able to live without guilt...or fear. Completed @blushing_elephants Book One of Lost Time Originally a collection of short stories created through various prompts in my high school's Writing Club, please enjoy!

Jelina was content with the life she leads. As a Ranger in fairly peaceful country of Aleera, she thought she would spend her days fighting the nuisance Wolf Brothers and traveling with her Wolfhound and brothers in arms. Until her world is turned upside down and her past catches up with her. When an old legend comes to life, Jelina finds herself in the middle of an ancient prophecy and deep within the Empire of Moldov on a mission for the Aleerian Crown, struggling to fight the past life she'd rather have forgotten and the choice her heart has to make. But will she survive this mission? Ranked #994 in Fantasy