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1 For Love of the Game Danielle Hughes , 2023 single work short story
— Appears in: Got Game? : Anthology of Short Stories Based on Your Favourite Games 2023; (p. 175-186)
1 A Glimmer of Truth Danielle Hughes , 2023 single work short story
— Appears in: Symador : A Dystopian Fantasy Anthology 2023;
1 y separately published work icon Mystica Book 3 Danielle Hughes , Melbourne : Four Moons Publishing , 2022 25699043 2022 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Mystica is in danger.

'Dark magic has spread poison, threatening the island at its very core.

'Sides have been chosen, and sacrifices will be made.

'In the end, destiny always gets its way.

'Adelle and her friends are about to face their greatest challenge yet. They must travel across Mystica to rally their allies for the war is almost upon them. It is time for the people and creatures of Mystica to unite and face their true enemy. Sacrifices will be made, and strength and resilience will be tested. Victory will rest on the shoulders of Adelle as she confronts her rival for the power and throne of Mystica.

'Adelle will be challenged in the toughest way possible. To succeed she must draw on her inner strength and self-belief. Ultimately, only one can rule Mystica and wield its power. The strong endure the challenge so they may thrive.

'In the end, destiny always gets its way.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon Mystica Book 2 Danielle Hughes , Melbourne : Four Moons Publishing , 2022 25698996 2022 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'The castle holds many mysteries...

'Secret passageways and hidden chambers.

'Traitors, untold family history and a startling enemy.

'A new Empress.

'Life in the castle is a challenge for Adelle, struggling to come to terms with her new responsibilities as Empress, and finding the confidence to garner the respect she deserves. After a spell to discover the location of their real enemy exposes the truth behind Adelle's parentage, family secrets are revealed and Adelle must decide who she can trust.

'With her friends gone and Jack's life in danger, due to her poor judgement, Adelle begins to question whether she should be Empress. When the true danger to Mystica is uncovered Adelle must find the courage to face their greatest threat, or risk losing everything and everyone she's ever cared about.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Mystica Danielle Hughes , Melbourne : Four Moons Publishing , 2021 23281244 2021 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Stranded on a mysterious island with her younger brother, Jack, Adelle feels lost and confused. When Jack is kidnapped by the tyrant ruler, Adelle must journey across the island called Mystica, with some unexpected allies, to rescue him.

'Along the way, Adelle will unlock the dormant magic and secrets of Mystica, learning things about her own unknown past. Together, with her new companions, she will overcome many challenges to discover the value of true friendships, and the importance of self-belief.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Mystica Danielle Hughes , Melbourne : Four Moons Publishing , 2021- 23281216 2021 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon The Lost Unicorn Danielle Hughes , Melbourne : Four Moons Publishing , 2021 23281174 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'When sisters Sienna and Zara are sent to their strange Aunt Aster's house in the middle of the woods, the girls are expecting a very boring few days. But a walk through the mysterious Maywood Forest sets the girls on a magical adventure, with a very special task. Can Sienna and Zara save the lost unicorn?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
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