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{ 2009 Entries }
Kytt's Tale, by Carlie Gernhart - 1st Place Winner
- copyright 2009 Carlie Gernhart
When an injured boy with unusual markings on his face appears in a blast of fire, Kila, a 16 year old outcast due to her cat ears, and her best friend, Talrod, save the stranger’s life. Could Stratus’ arrival be the opportunity Kila has been hoping for to improve her life? Or will leaving with him risk what little security she has? After the promise that Kila will be reunited with her father during the journey, she and Talrod agree to help Stratus, who hasn’t been totally honest in his motives. Kila’s future is now linked to a lost queen, a blind assassin, dragons, and the stars that watch over them all.
Of Self and Sacrifice, by Elizabeth Lobach - 2nd Place Winner - copyright 2009 Elizabeth Lobach
"After her selfish step-sister runs away, Cate and a trusted knight go in search of her. They find adventure, love, courage and sacrifice in this story set in medieval France during the Hundred Years' War."
Allemande, by Lydia DeWolf - 3rd Place Winner
- copyright 2009 Lydia DeWolf
As if being blind isn't hard enough, Erin Moore is abandoned by her stepfather in the heart of London with only her violin in her hands. When a group of squatters in the high-rise mansions of Park Lane offer her a place, she has no choice but to accept. Morceau, her seeming saviour, gives her his dearest possession--an antique violin named Allemande. The violin is a miracle, and Erin believes that with it, she can finally achieve her dream of playing in the Royal Albert Hall.
But what about her family? And why does Morceau suddenly seem like a different person? What is the real story of Allemande, and when her worst nightmare becomes reality, will she be able to keep going?
Forest of Lies, by Rachel Garner - Finalist
- copyright 2009 Rachel Garner
A young girl attempting to understand truth and love in a hostile world finds herself sympathetic to those she seeks to destroy, resulting in a choice that will change her life, and her faith, forever.
Knights in Red Coats, by Jane Johnson - Finalist
- copyright 2009 Jane Johnson
Society girl Margaretta Witt doesn’t have much time or thought to spare on anything but finding a good marriage match from the British officers posted in South Africa. When a national catastrophe occurs, turning her world upside down, will she continue to fight blindly for a dream, or grow into the woman she was meant to be?
Child of Darkness, Child of Light, by Rachel Werner - Finalist - copyright 2009 Rachel Werner
A young girl comes home to find her mother dead and her father missing. Aided only by a cryptic, cynical guide, she must discover her heritage, the secrets behind her past, and who she herself wants to be.
Prince of Thertine, by Grace Garner - Finalist
- copyright 2009 Grace Garner
A young prince joins a rebel band to try and keep his father from joining forces with an immoral country, and to restore his own kingdom to its former state.
Through Time, by Jared Schmitz
- copyright 2009 Jared Schmitz
A boy named Jonathan becomes involved in a time-spanning adventure after he meets a young Native American girl named Jesse and her family.
Protector of Tranquility, by Madeleine Kenney
- copyright 2009 Madeleine Kenney
In a world where magic is used on one of two continents and cultures are divided by oceans, there is a place where both are accepted. The Mercy Isles lay in between two powerful countries that never before have shaken hands in peace. On these Isles, there lives an orphaned girl who has unimaginable magical power, revered sword-skill, and only half a soul. The other half lives within Irene, an Ustani black leopard. As war breaks out once again between the rival countries, the king of Lydinya hires Saphron and Irene to find the lost daughter of his enemy, who is rumored to possess all of her father’s magical talents.
Saphron, Irene, and their companion slowly come to realize as they try to accomplish their task, that an ancient and evil race of beings is rising again after 2,000 years of imprisonment. Ironicly, a hunt is begun by this ancient race and what they are hunting, is Saphron. As she comes closer to realizing that she herself may be the lost child that they are seeking, Saphron closes her mind to her suspicions and put the only person she has ever cared about in danger. Afraid of her new found past, the swordmaster tries to ignore the signs around her but only succeeds in tightening the rope around her exposed neck.
Ravenhollow, by Amber Schwilling
- copyright 2009 Amber Schwilling
Adina isn't your typical girl. Since birth she has had a power that no one else she knew had. When she is sent to Ravenhollow to learn to use this power, things start happening, and she finds herself in the midst of a web so tangled that she doesn't know if she will be able to get through.
Sunset Of Freedom, by Shiloh Burger
- copyright 2009 Shiloh Burger
Sesquipedalia, by Keifer Lucchi and Lydia DeWolf
- copyright 2009 Keifer Lucchi and Lydia DeWolf
TransFictional Police agent Dr. Edward Tolfam is annoyed. Despite his best attempts to arrest Regano, and his troublesome group, the Character Extraction Program, they continue to disobey the TFP's rules in their attempts "assist" other characters in fiction. However, when a destructive group known as "The Guild" starts luring beloved figments over to their own savage agenda, both Tolfam and Regano team up to stop them, and guard the authors' will. Can these new allies work together to stop this threat to the written word? Or will fiction fall into the power of the Guild's cruel plot.
The Soldier, by Addison Lucchi
- copyright 2009 Addison Lucchi
Twilland is at war. After two hundred years of peace, Melepi and the other five Wizards, appointed by the Great Wizard Twillian, must stop the war before it’s too late. But when the Wizards Prillian and Gijoem are slain in battle, foul play is suspected. Melepi is forced to leave the Council Tower to seek out the other Wizards, and Ilmeg, Prillian’s second in command is given one final mission from the dying Wizard. Both he and Melepi must fight to stop the war and save Twilland, but when even the closest of friends become traitors, and an ancient enemy appears to once again threaten Twilland, will they have the faith to keep going, even when friends fall around them, and no one can be trusted?
A Lord, a Girl and a King, by Samantha Baugus
- copyright 2009 Samantha Baugus
Waverly is an orphan serving the king as an entertain, but when she hears a plot to assassinate the king can she summon up the courage to face Lord Mantrin and his traitors or will she back out before the king's life can be saved?
The King's Stonebearers, by Brenley Yamakoshi
- copyright 2009 Brenley Yamakoshi
Erin Grey, by Emily Sewalson - copyright 2009 Emily Sewalson
A young girl fights to save what family she has left. Does she have what it takes to endure, or will she fail in her attempt?
A Lady of Ravensburg, by Haley Kovach - copyright 2009 Haley Kovach
Shy, demure Christina, niece of the late Lady Margaret, finds herself in a difficult position when a strange nobleman wields power in her town and over her people, and perhaps even over all of Anglond. While she wishes to just stay safely out of sight, will the plight of her people and her sister arouse her to set off on a difficult, dangerous journey to beg aid from the king? Will she learn the secret that will affect the lives of thousands and use that knowledge to save Anglond's king, when she is the only one who can?
Freedom Trek, by Haniya Jenan
One night, Placilla wakes up to find her mother gone, kidnapped by the king’s soldiers. Two other disappearances had happened a few weeks back, and the kidnapped had never been seen again. Placilla, her older sister Tabitha, and her grandmother set out to find Isolde. Joined a week later by Aidan, they make their way along the English countryside.
A mysterious prophecy sends the king’s men after them, along with the dreaded Clambus. Placilla begins to see the tyranny of the king’s rule. With her family’s help, she attempts to save her people and her mother. Can Placilla escape the King’s wrath and leave behind all she holds dear, perhaps forever? Is freedom worth suffering for?
Glorious Tragedy, by Paul Hooker
The Great Crusade, by David Tompkins
Rembrandt, by Johanna C. Bolander
Untitled novel, by Kayla Sprague
Purpose On Algoma, by Leah Good
Ally Parker, by Laura Stritzke
Wanting a Family, by Sarah Baxter
Redemption, by Kaleigh Adkins
A Walk in the Sun, by Phillip Kuhn
The Soul Computer, by Thomas Fogarty - copyright 2009 Thomas Fogarty
Invisiblity, stealth, a glow in the man's eye. These are they things that make up Tenoptry Obipor, but little does he know that the existence of such power resides in his flesh. His future is not what it should be for a young man of his stature. He must choose between duty and the one he loves. To choose his destiny or fight who he is supposed to be. Will the evil Vladimir destroy everything that Obipor stands for? And what is the power of the Soul Computer?
Carissa, by Carly Michelle - copyright 2009 Carly Michelle
Carissa, a slave girl living on a southern plantation in the 1850’s, decides that she finally wants to be free and runs away from her home. She must to make it all the way to the North without getting caught.
Time to Spread My Wings, by Josie Carver
Caged Vengeance, by Tyler Decker
Averill, by Lydia DeWolf - 2008 Winner - copyright 2008 Lydia DeWolf
An orphan girl tormented by a band of marauding pirates re-discovers her past and attempts to save an innocent colony from destruction by the brigands.
Fableweaver, by Carlie Gernhart - finalist - copyright 2008 Carlie Gernhart
A high school girl with magical powers over storybook characters must travel into the world of books to prevent the destruction of the real world.
Betsy Flowain, by Rachel Garner - finalist - copyright 2008 Rachel Garner
Elizabeth Flowain's royal lifestyle is shattered when a usurper tries to kill her brother, heir to the throne. When the people she loves begin to die around her, the chances of survival growing ever slimmer, she must decide if it is really worth it to keep fighting.
The Prince, by Addison Lucchi - copyright 2008 Addison Lucchi
A young prince chooses to resist his father's tyrannical reign.
The Wizard's Pupil, by Keifer Lucchi - copyright 2008 Keifer Lucchi
A young man matures when he discovers he is the inheritor of a magic sword.
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