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  1. The Case of the Short, Short Prince 1. Magick

    By Geron Kees, in Fiction. 06/22/2023 (Updated: 07/27/2023)

    Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Science Fiction
    Sub-genres: Adventure, General Fantasy, Soft Sci-Fi, Action Fiction, Science Fantasy, Sword and Planet
    • teen
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    Jamie Grimmstone is a young apprentice mage in the shop of the Master Thorvil, and longs to be a master himself. Together with his best friend (and boyfriend) Garvin Kinsmith, they keep the Master’s shop in order, assist the Master on his many missions, and study to one day become more than they are.

    Life seems orderly, if slow, and Jamie has resigned himself to years of study before he can be a true mage himself…until one day, quite unexpectedly, an opportunity arises that the boys can hardly pass up, and they are off on a task that quickly turns into an adventure...

    • 36 Chapters
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  2. The Nekromancer Golarion

    By Yeoldebard, in Fiction. 08/12/2020 (Updated: 10/02/2021)

    Genres: Fantasy, Horror
    Sub-genres: General Fantasy, Horror - Modern
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    Amnor Sen and Jeremy are out to save the world. Traveling to the Worldwound far to the north, they are delayed by the discovery of a runaway slave in the undead land of Geb. Now the two must deal with the slave, while continuing on their way north.

    Jakun is a cat on the run. Forced by his master to commit the most heinous of crimes, he flees, only to be caught by a paladin and a cleric. Will he be returned to his master? Or can his captors free him from his evil owner?

    • 112 Chapters
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    • 390 Comments
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  3. I Think This Place Is Haunted, Charlie Boone! 21. Charlie Boone

    By Geron Kees, in Fiction. 10/31/2022 (Updated: 11/07/2022)

    Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Thriller/Suspense, Science Fiction, Paranormal
    Sub-genres: Adventure, Soft Sci-Fi, Science Fantasy, Paranormal Mystery, Supernatural Thriller
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    • halloween

    Charlie and the guys are looking to spend some peaceful time before Halloween, catching up with old friends on the dark planet Engris. But a sudden emergency grabs their attention, and before they know it they are off on a new adventure , traveling to a place they never thought they would see...not while they were still alive!

    • 8 Chapters
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  4. Chosen Of Honorus 1. Champions Of The Gods Premium

    By Andrew Q Gordon, in Fiction. 05/01/2012 (Updated: 11/19/2012)

    Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure
    Sub-genres: Adventure, General Fantasy
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    • magic
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    The Dark God Neldin has renewed his war with his siblings. The Six have chosen Farrell, last grand master wizard in the Seven Kingdoms to lead the fight against Neldin and his black wizard, Meglar. Joined by others who oppose Neldin, Farrell must still over come his self doubt if he wants to survive.

    • 29 Chapters
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    • 186 Comments
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  5. Harry Potter and the Parliament of Dreams

    By Myr, in FanFiction. 12/24/2010 (Updated: 04/27/2012)

    Fandoms: Harry Potter
    Characters: Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, George Weasley, Fred Weasley
    Relationships: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy
    Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Thriller/Suspense
    Sub-genres: Suspense, Adventure, Low Fantasy
    • magic
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    Harry Potter and the Parliament of Dreams is a novelization of an alternate universe Harry Potter's fifth year of Hogwarts. It has multiple pairings and focuses on the gay ones. The primary couple is Harry and Draco.

    • 28 Chapters
    • 150,298 Words
    • 265,262 Views
    • 127 Comments
    • Mature
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  6. Harry Potter and the Sword of Gryffindor 1. Harry Potter Destiny

    By dkstories, in FanFiction. 01/05/2013 (Updated: 01/07/2013)

    Fandoms: Harry Potter
    Characters: Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy
    Genres: Fantasy, Thriller/Suspense
    Sub-genres: Low Fantasy, Political Thriller
    • teen
    • witchcraft
    • wizards
    • gay
    • anal

    Harry Potter's sixth year started with Draco attacking him in revenge for his father's capture at the Ministry of Magic

    • 22 Chapters
    • 133,106 Words
    • 156,882 Views
    • 107 Comments
    • Mature
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  7. A Wizard's War

    By TeamStilinski, in Fiction. 06/20/2023 (Updated: 03/22/2024)

    Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal
    Sub-genres: High/Epic Fantasy, Mythic Fantasy, Werewolves
    • demons
    • were-creatures
    • wizards
    • gay
    • anal
    • group sex
    • oral
    • rape

    Simon Lorall, through a series of terrible events, discovers he is the Seeded One. Now he must embark on a journey of self-discovery encountering demons, fae, werewolves, goblins, and other creatures. As a new Wizard War threatens the world, will he find the strength to save everyone, or will he plunge the world into war and chaos?

    • 27 Chapters
    • 104,121 Words
    • 25,043 Views
    • 104 Comments
    • Mature
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  8. Rich Boy: Awakening 1. Rich Boy

    By dkstories, in Fiction. 12/14/2012 (Updated: 12/21/2012)

    Genres: Fantasy, General Fiction
    Sub-genres: Coming of Age, Rich Boy, Urban Fantasy
    • teen
    • demons
    • wizards
    • anal
    • incest
    • oral

    Worthington is on the path set by his father. That all changes with his father's unexpected death.

    • 28 Chapters
    • 175,228 Words
    • 227,121 Views
    • 97 Comments
    • Mature
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  9. Beyond the Crags Kandric Saga

    By Kyle Aarons, in Fiction. 09/25/2023 (Updated: 03/25/2024)

    Genres: Fantasy
    Sub-genres: High/Epic Fantasy
    • mature adult
    • mages
    • sorcery
    • wizards
    • no sex
    • dark
    • medieval
    • ghosts

    Senior Guardsman Apprentice, Adga, is an Illorc and a commoner, neither of which would qualify her for service as a Guardsman of the Combined Desert Realm.

    Whatever god it is that determines the destiny of those such as Adga, seems to have taken a special interest in her. How else can you explain the Royal Sponsorship Pin of House Shunral, which she wears, and which was awarded by Lord Alagor Shunral himself? Things however, may be about to change for Adga and the Combined Desert Realm, as the world outside of the Realm is about to manifest itself.

    • 16 Chapters
    • 157,428 Words
    • 12,096 Views
    • 93 Comments
    • Mature
    • In Process
  10. Unbroken

    By vanalas, in Fiction. 06/03/2020 (Updated: 08/19/2020)

    Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Adventure, Drama, General Fantasy, General Romance
    • magic
    • sorcery
    • wizards
    • gay
    • love

    Aidan is a normal teenage boy whose life suddenly takes a turn when he meets the handsome, playboy Prince Luis coincidentally. Through a series of unforeseen circumstances, Aidan finds himself in the palace as Luis' husband. Just as the romance starts blooming, strange things that might tear their new found relationship begin occurring. Can Aidan fight for his love for Luis or will something even stronger than love tear them apart, forever?

    • 20 Chapters
    • 486,919 Words
    • 53,322 Views
    • 76 Comments
    • Mature
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