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11 Silver Wings by Joe J

The story of a young man from high school to Vietnam.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Humor, Historical, Military
Downloads: 14890 Votes: 1011 | Score: 9.21
Size: 246KB | 46,797 words | Posted:

12 The Sands of Saturn by Lumpy

Imperium
With the Carthaginians pushed inside the walls of Londinium, the Britannians can finally stop reacting and take the fight to them. Hoping to retake the British Isles and even add new allies to the Alliance, legions are dispatched to Ériu, the emerald isle, to push back Carthaginian expansion there. Ky, a test pilot from the future and now Consul for the Britannic Empire, knows that Carthaginian retaliation is coming and prepares an explosive new surprise for the invaders.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Politics, Violence, Historical, War, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Alternate Timeline, AI
Downloads: 5704 Votes: 75 | Score: 9.17
Size: 568KB | 106,775 words | Posted: Concluded:

13 Lucky Jim 1--Firehair by FantasyLover

A story in the Lucky Jim Universe
The adventures of 16-year-old Jim Reynolds start in 1856 Virginia. When his family and several others head west to settle near Council Bluffs, his adventures continue, becoming more numerous and earning him the moniker Lucky Jim. Follow Jim as he grows into a leadership role that he feels unqualified to hold, until finally forced to test both his leadership ability and his luck. A "fantasy history."
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Coming of Age, Historical, War, Rags to Riches
Downloads: 9018 Votes: 235 | Score: 9.17
Size: 733KB | 137,560 words | Posted: Concluded:

14 The Earl's Man by FantasyLover

Story of the life of a young man starting life in 13th century England. His dedication earns him an offer to become a Knight and unexpectedly a noble. Follow his rise to power from a favorite of the Earl he serves. See how his interest in new and better ideas serves him as he works to improve the lives of his subjects, and battles forces threatening England and her allies, rewriting history his own way.
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Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Coming of Age, Politics, Violence, Science, Religion, Diary, Historical, War, Rags to Riches
Downloads: 10440 Votes: 164 | Score: 9.16
Size: 955KB | 177,156 words | Posted: Concluded:

15 Bad Day at the Greasy Grass by D. T. Iverson

He was an Irish cop from the toughest part of Manhattan. She was a Cheyenne maiden from the Montana High Country. He rescued her from some very bad men. In return, she mended his broken heart. The whole improbable story plays out against the panorama of the Civil War and America's relentless movement West. There's a bit of a twist at the end. But who doesn't like surprises?
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Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Western
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Historical, Western, War, Military
Downloads: 2310 Votes: 156 | Score: 9.16
Size: 111KB | 21,792 words | Posted:

16 Winds of Change by R. Michael Lowe aka The Scot

A story in the Winds of Change Universe
Grant Maxwell is sent back to the Colonial period of America to try to thwart the actions of a Scottish professor who hates the United States. Unfortunately, too much damage may have already occurred and it may be up to Grant to try to salvage the Nation. Note - Slavery concerns life in Colonial America. - 119,900 words.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Historical, War, Military, Rags to Riches, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Aliens, Nanotechnology
Downloads: 21491 Votes: 546 | Score: 9.13
Size: 646KB | 122,657 words | Posted: Concluded:

17 For the Love of Lana by Pars001

A story in the Mage and Magic Universe
A powerful mage from a powerful clan, is betrothed to the daughter of a powerful Vampire clan. This is your average vampire/mage story but with a twist. What if you were a mage or a vampire and suddenly found yourself a plain powerless human? Just ask Lana or Johnathon. This also crosses over into Dead stick my first ever cross over!
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Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Supernatural
Tags: Romance, Humor, Drama, Violence, Historical, Alternate Universe, Extra Sensory Perception, Supernatural, Vampires, Werewolves, Demons, Monsters, Fantasy
Downloads: 465 Votes: 16 | Score: 9.12
Size: 220KB | 43,460 words | Posted: Concluded:

18 Retreat (Robledo Mountain #3) by Kraken

Paul and Anna McAllister, along with their family and friends want nothing more than to be left in peace as they continue building Estancia Dos Santos into their querencia, a retreat, a place to rest and relax free from all worry. Using the wealth they've accumulated, they begin to right historical wrongs and lay the foundations for seeking statehood. The mysterious 'Boss' has other plans for Paul, Anna, and the Estancia. Two Chapters every Friday until complete.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Western
Tags: Historical, Western, Alternate Timeline
Downloads: 10756 Votes: 228 | Score: 9.10
Size: 784KB | 151,260 words | Posted: Concluded:

19 Michell Tanner: Going West by Ron Lewis

Sometimes families are not related but thrown together by tragedies. Traveling west, Michelle Tanner gathers an odd collection of companions around her. First is Nathan Meeker, a living legend who can teach her how to survive in the wilds of the western frontier. Buffalo Head, a Christian Cherokee with sage advice and medical knowledge. After a personal tragedy, Sarah Culbertson finds herself an orphan in need of help, which the group provides. Finally, Wounded Hawk, a half-breed Crow.
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Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Western
Tags: Coming of Age, Historical
Downloads: 235 Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 61KB | 11,740 words | Posted: in progress

20 Anthony Carter and the Admiral’s Daughter by Argon

A Story in the Anthony Carter, Family & Friends Universe
When 18-year-old Anthony Carter, lowly second mate in a small schooner, and Harriet Lambert, the young, arrogant daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, barely survive a shipwreck, they recognise each other's mettles. A short-lived romance ensues, but it takes years and great perils and pains for them to find happiness together. A romance set during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Romance, Drama, Politics, Violence, Historical, War
Downloads: 7757 Votes: 172 | Score: 9.09
Size: 769KB | 142,395 words | Posted: Concluded:
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