Discussion NUF Book Club-A Practical Guide to Evil

Discussion in 'Novel Discussion' started by Arcturus, Nov 29, 2016.

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Which novel should we read first?

Poll closed Dec 2, 2016.
  1. Don't Feed the Dark

    13.9%
  2. The Salvation War (Armageddon?)

    26.4%
  3. Demon's Journey

    38.9%
  4. I was Reincarnated as a Magical Academy

    30.6%
  5. Super Powereds

    15.3%
  6. A Practical Guide to Evil

    38.9%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Arcturus

    Arcturus Cat, Hidden Sith Lord

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    Here's the rundown on the first novel that has been selected:

    A Practical Guide to Evil,

    The Empire stands triumphant.
    For twenty years the Dread Empress has ruled over the lands that were once the Kingdom of Callow, but behind the scenes of this dawning golden age threats to the crown are rising. The nobles of the Wasteland, denied the power they crave, weave their plots behind pleasant smiles. In the north the Forever King eyes the ever-expanding borders of the Empire and ponders war. The greatest danger lies to the west, where the First Prince of Procer has finally claimed her throne: her people sundered, she wonders if a crusade might not be the way to secure her reign. Yet none of this matters, for in the heart of the conquered lands the most dangerous man alive sat across an orphan girl and offered her a knife.
    Her name is Catherine Foundling, and she has a plan.
    A Practical Guide to Evil is a YA fantasy novel about a young girl named Catherine Foundling making her way through the world – though, in a departure from the norm, not on the side of the heroes. Is there such a thing as doing bad things for good reasons, or is she just rationalizing her desire for control? Good and Evil are tricky concepts, and the more power you get the blurrier the lines between them become.

    http://webfictionguide.com/listings/a-practical-guide-to-evil/

    Link: https://practicalguidetoevil.wordpress.com/2015/03/25/prologue/




    Semis:
    Don't Feed the Dark: 4
    The Salvation War (Armageddon?): 15
    Demon's Journey: 24
    I was Reincarnated as a Magical Academy: 15
    Super Powereds: 9
    A Practical Guide to Evil: 24

    Finals:
    A Practical Guide to Evil: 31
    Demon's Journey: 23

    Demon's Journey

    Palan is raised in the harsh world of the demons, depending on himself to survive while raising his sister. One day, his sister falls sick and he’s forced to make a deal with an angel in order to save her life. Unfortunately for him, that deal sends him a world away from his sister.
    What happens when a ruthless demon is thrust into the world of the heavens above?

    http://webfictionguide.com/listings/demons-journey/

    Link: http://www.virlyce.com/demons-journey/chapter-0-prologue/
    Sorry about getting this up so late, been kinda busy recently. Nontheless, let the voting begin for our first story. Each member may vote twice. People who have not signed up for the club and vote, will be considered troll votes and thus ignored, so please refrain from voting if you are not a member (if necessary, I will take drastic action to reduce trolls).

    Super Powereds

    A story of what comes before the capes and cowls.
    Knowledge is power. That would be the motto of Lander University, had it not been snatched up and used to death by others long before the school was founded. For while Lander offers a full range of courses to nearly all students, it also offers a small number of specialty classes to a very select few. Lander is home to the Hero Certification Program, a curriculum designed to develop student with superhuman capabilities, commonly known as Supers, into official Heroes.
    Five of this year’s freshmen are extra special. They have a secret aside from their abilities, one that they must guard from even their classmates. Because for every one person in the world with abilities they can control, there are three who lack such skill. These lesser super beings, Powereds as they are called, have always been treated as burdens and second class citizens. Though there has been ample research in the area, no one has ever succeeded in turning a Powered into a regular human, let alone a Super.
    That is, until now . . .

    http://webfictionguide.com/listings/super-powereds/

    Link: http://www.drewhayesnovels.com/spy1/p

    I was Reincarnated as a Magic Academy

    A slightly perverted, but rather average Romanian ends up dead after being shot in the back of his head while playing his favorite game. He is then reincarnated as the Dungeon Core installed in a Magic Academy. Now, his body is the building of the Magic Academy and his role is to maintain it as well as help the students with their studies while protecting them from various outside forces. Can he do it? With those starting stats, I would be surprised if he didn’t . . . .

    http://webfictionguide.com/listings/i-was-reincarnated-as-a-magic-academy/

    Link: http://thesylthorian.com/2016/04/15/chapter-1-ma/
    The Salvation War

    When all Hell breaks loose on Earth, all Earth will break loose on Hell
    The Salvation War is a web original, written by Stuart Slade, which premiered online in the beginning of the year 2008, and starts by asking one question: what happens when God declares that humanity shall forever be kept away from Heaven, and all souls and bodies are now property of Satan?
    Humanity chooses to fight back, declaring war on both Heaven and Hell.

    FAQ: http://www.tboverse.us/HPCAFORUM/ph...9&t=4555&sid=e7338b76609348d338a42bed89ccaf22

    Link: http://www.tboverse.us/HPCAFORUM/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=29

    Don't Feed the Dark

    A zombie serial novel
    In the pre-dawn hours on a Saturday morning, something malevolent has awoken, striking fear and terror into unsuspecting citizens all throughout North East Ohio. Former acquaintances, neighbors, loved ones—all at random—transform into flesh-craving monsters hell bent on devouring the living. Corpses are rising from their places of unrest. Nocturnal animal-man hybrids hunt in packs. The dead are awakening from within the living . . .
    By morning, the sun weeps over streets splattered blood-red as an unsettling silence soon follows, lulling the broken remains of society into believing the blood bath is over. Survivors gather to lick their wounds and mend their broken hearts and ravaged lives as local governments struggle to maintain law and order.
    As a second wave approaches, a handful of survivors from all walks of life must put aside their differences and band together to escape the pending slaughter while storm clouds begin to gather from within their fragile community. Some who were once respectable in the eyes of society will devolve into madness while the despicable rise to the occasion in a world no longer respecting of persons.
    It is their world now. The dead are hungry and do not discriminate.

    http://webfictionguide.com/listings/dont-feed-the-dark/


    Link: https://freezombienovel.wordpress.com/2014/02/10/chapter-1-1-demon-night/

    Important Note: Don’t Feed The Dark contains some graphic sexual content, graphic violence, and harsh language. Some members have expressed some concern/lack of interest in reading NSFW novels, which I believe this covers
     
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  2. Oppa

    Oppa Well-Known Member

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    I never knew such a club existed :O pretty new to NUF still^^
    About the list, I have heard from some about A Practical Guide to Evil and all they said was....Probably one of the best novels they have read. Haven't read it yet personally but I'd say worth checking out
     
  3. Arcturus

    Arcturus Cat, Hidden Sith Lord

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    It was created less than a week ago, so many people do not know of it. If you would like to join, please do so here:
    http://forum.novelupdates.com/threads/the-nuf-book-club-for-english-original-web-novels.21994/
     
  4. Nargol

    Nargol Evangelist. Candy-san. Pope of the Cult of Pyoo

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    Damn, I saw a poll and voted instantly.

    Sorry bout that.

    I can sort of recommend magic academy tho. it's pretty interesting.
     
  5. Arcturus

    Arcturus Cat, Hidden Sith Lord

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    If you would like to join, it isn't a problem then....
     
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    gunmim Well-Known Member

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    dang this almost make me want to sign up in the club (btw how do i do that if i decide to do it)to vote I was Reincarnated as a Magical Academy
    xD
    edit: sorry i skipped the link to sign up im omw to do that right now xD
     
  7. Nargol

    Nargol Evangelist. Candy-san. Pope of the Cult of Pyoo

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    Oh, that's not a bad idea actually... I'll go check out the other thread again
     
  8. Arcturus

    Arcturus Cat, Hidden Sith Lord

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    Just go over to the other thread and say that you would like to join. It's quite simple, actually

    I've been a cat for awhile now. And this is in the novel discussion subforum, so please stay on topic.

    Also @monstermaaaaan and @Das , I believe I asked you to refrain from voting if you weren't a member
     
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  9. Nargol

    Nargol Evangelist. Candy-san. Pope of the Cult of Pyoo

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    Heh, I didn't see the Salvation War was on the list as well.

    Also a very good read.
     
  10. Arcturus

    Arcturus Cat, Hidden Sith Lord

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    @Arcturus i just wanted to see what was winning, as the view results button was not there at the time i voted to check sorry :notworthy:
     
  12. Arcturus

    Arcturus Cat, Hidden Sith Lord

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    Sigh.....fine. But no one else do that. I'd rather you ask me, then place a vote I have to ignore
     
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    Parth37955 NU #3, [Dead Inside], Mid-Boss, Dark Dealer Staff Member

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    .-. Powereds...why do people use dumb names to group people. Super Powereds >_>
    .-. female lead + YA...eh
    .-. Zombies...nah
     
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    AliceShiki 『Ms. Tree』『Magical Girl of Love and Justice』

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    Voted for the practical guide to evil and the reincarnated as a magical academy, they seem closer to the genres I appreciate.

    I'm willing to try and read the others if they win though, the practical guide seems to be the one I'll like the most btw.
    Would be good to put the option to view the votes then, wouldn't it? To avoid this kind of vote.
    What is YA?
     
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    Parth37955 NU #3, [Dead Inside], Mid-Boss, Dark Dealer Staff Member

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    young adult.

    voted for Salvation War and Magical Academy.
     
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  16. Kex

    Kex 『Status: Dead』『Ko Boyfriend』

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    voted without reading sorry, didnt see it was a club
     
  17. Arcturus

    Arcturus Cat, Hidden Sith Lord

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    Yeah, but I wanted to avoid people seeing what was winning and then going with that
     
  18. SoulZer0

    SoulZer0 Heaven Refining

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    I'm confused, what's this? I read what you say but still don't quite get it.
     
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    DCLXVII 『Team Deathmatch』『Desu_Tronic』『RMJI True Fan #1』

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    Voted for Demon's Journey and A Practical Guide to Evil
     
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