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Short Stories/Novellas

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Cover for Ring of Fire: A Mythica Novella(As: Jessa Knight)

Sigrun Fairhair was everything the legends said and more. Underneath that comely face, that curved and muscled frame standing nearly as tall as I, and layers of mail, leather, and linen, simmered something oddly intangible. I couldn’t get a lock on her. Every jump of her broad muscles was an odd paradox of brawn and beauty. A mantle woven with crow feathers draped over wide shoulders, setting off the brightness of her hair, her namesake. Full lips cocked into a half-smile. How would those lips feel on my flesh? My palms broke into a sweat. Little did I know that those venomous lips might just be the death of me. Brand, Viking commander of the Sea Eagle, risks life and limb to sail to the island of Taryn in order to secure an alliance by marrying the daughter of an infamous warlord. Instead, he finds an unwilling bride-turned-shield maiden challenging him to a duel in the deadly Ring of Fire to win not only her freedom but his ship and crew's as well. Prepare to be spellbound by this sexy, magical Viking and Shield Maiden romance.

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There's always been something wrong with me but I'm not sure what. I've had daydreams of angels since I was a child, specifically a guardian angel to rescue me from my addicted mom, nonexistent father, and friendless existence. You see, there's a mystery surrounding my birth. One that mom won't talk about. One that keeps her checking out every single February 2nd...that's my birthday, but from her behavior, you'd think it was doomsday. I've always known something was missing. Like there's a hole in my heart that needs... That's the thing. I don't know what it needs but it's left me feeling unworthy of love at all. But now odd events are happening. Like visitations from a robin, visions I can't explain, and an out-of-body experience--if that's what it really was. I'm starting to question everything. What secrets have my parents been keeping? Who am I, really? And could I be worthy of love in more ways than I ever imagined? If Angels Whisper is an emotional, heartfelt short story (approx. 10,000 words) with fantasy realism and spiritual elements. *** "An inspirational story of love and healing." "Whether you're looking for Christian Teen Fantasy or just inspirational fantasy fiction, this one will make you cry. And that's a good thing." "Masterfully emotional fiction. A motivational story with a moral that feels genuine and true. A must-read, divine experience." "Warmhearted, motivational, inspirational. This ethereal story will give your heart wings." ***

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