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A Tale of Two Cities (1859) by CharlesDickens
CharlesDickens
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The novel depicts the plight of the French peasantry demoralized by the French aristocracy in the years leading up to the revolution, the corresponding brutality demonstrated by the revolutionaries toward the former aristocrats in the early years of the revolution, and many unflattering social parallels with life in London during the same time period. It follows the lives of several protagonists through these events. The most notable are Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton. Darnay is a former French aristocrat who falls victim to the indiscriminate wrath of the revolution despite his virtuous nature, and Carton is a dissipated English barrister who endeavors to redeem his ill-spent life out of his unrequited love for Darnay's wife. Cover art done by @orangedusk
S.M.A.R.T. (The Subject of Mind Altering Research and Testing) by RichardRHarley
RichardRHarley
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The story of Michael Thomas, a family man who worked for the U.S. army, and the experiments that were done on him. Shortly after after his return home from nearly six months as a captive of war, Michael is offered a top secret job that sounds too good to be true. When Michael refuses, he is dragged away from his family and tested on against his will, finding himself a prisoner once again, in a way he never imagined. __________ S.M.A.R.T The Subject of Mind Altering Research and Testing A psychological thriller. ________ Please vote & comment if you like. Thank you for taking the time to read my stuff. This is a work of fiction. All works © 2015 Richard Harley
You Again | Book 1 by krissy_writer
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*Book one in the Again series* After a heated argument lands him in the spare bedroom of his grandparents' rancher, late bloomer Leon Snyder finds his love life heating up after multiple unsuccessful run-ins with a mysterious girl. Despite his failed encounters, he doesn't let those experiences deter him from who he believes is "The one". . . Not even her. Love has always been the last thing on Katie Calhoun's agenda, but especially now. Moving out of her childhood home, purchasing her first vehicle, and moving on from the pain from her past are at the forefront of her mind. But when she crosses paths with an attractive yet, complex man, she finds herself feeling more unsettled by how easily he weaseled his way into her head and heart than by his actions to capture her attention.
Haunteds by rexdejesus02
rexdejesus02
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#SurvivalRomance #ForcedProximity #Fast-paced ⁍ Winner of the Wattys2020 Award ⁍ Wattpad brought the rights for it, although it already expired this year. (September, 2025.) If you ever take a headless selfie, pray that you don't live in Bastillio. Because in that city, it is the same as receiving a death sentence. It is proof that you are marked for death-a haunted-one who is targeted by a living shadow of eldritch origin which the citizens call the Shade. But when Vergil Torres found out he was a haunted, he was the opposite of scared. Because he knows that the government has built a shelter that has successfully kept haunteds alive for the past decades. But the gruesome and inexplicable death of one of them during their stay in the supposedly safe house renews the horror of the Shade. Vergil, together with his classmate and fellow haunted, the "traditional morena beauty" Cana Bernardo, decided to get to the bottom of it. The two classmates who were indifferent to each other must now work together if they are to survive through the month.
The Third Shadow by bigimp
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Sometimes the truth is just too terrible to ever be guessed... Readers' comments: 'Excellent story', 'gripping page-turner', 'marvellous read', 'great writing', 'simply remarkable', 'a fabulously emotional ride', 'wow', 'what a great book!', 'had me engaged right to the end' Wattys award-winning author (The Painted Altar, literary fiction 2020) When two British brothers are reported missing whilst on holiday in southern Italy, the local carabinieri turn to retired detective Jim Jacks for help. Still pained by a recent divorce, he has started a new life for himself as a small-scale wine producer. Along with commander Nuzzo, he will slowly unravel a mystery which is even darker than it had first seemed... Genre: murder mystery Length: 75,000 words (300 novel pages) Target audience: adult, fans of crime fiction, anyone who likes mysteries full of twists and which are populated by three-dimensional characters Extract: I stayed there at the holiday bungalow with Sarah and Olivia for the rest of the afternoon and evening. Would return again the following morning. An analyst would no doubt conclude that my actions weren't entirely selfless; that as a lonely old divorcee I found a nostalgic comfort in female company. And yes, this might have been part of it. But there was a very practical reason too for my more or less continued presence in the house. I just didn't want to leave them to themselves I suppose, was afraid of what might happen. Yes, the thing I remember most about that forty-eight hour period is the silence. There was something brooding to it. Something ominous, almost delicate, like if it cracked you feared it would explode. An edgy, precarious silence stretching on and on, minute after minute, hour after hour... About the author: I'm a 47-year-old English teacher who has lived in Italy for the last 15 years. I have two other novels on the site, The Painted Altar and Kill Who You Want
((ROUGH DRAFT)) A Mouth That Says 'I Want' by SaraJacksonJihad
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((BE ADVISED: THIS IS A FIRST DRAFT)) ((This is on wattpad as a back up for my google drive file. I don't recommend reading this. This is posted for storage purposes only)) Leaving her legacy on the infamous, dirty handed Brown Bag University, Violet O'Shea is thrust into the life of her disabled cosmology professor, Dr. Maxwell Czechowicz. Alluring and mysterious forever more, he is vulnerable to her, as his body is almost completely paralyzed. Violet's world will revolve around him and all he tries to teach her, finding an intimacy she had never thought possible. Meanwhile, Violet must face the three women that still tantalize his being, and make sense of a mysterious hole in her collage town that is killing everything and everyone she holds dear. As it would turn out, being a woman in love and a man in chains in not of much cosmic significance. ((In the 1st draft process. Inconsistencies and typos are present.))
Find Violet Hyde: Secrets In Space by LauraSlate
LauraSlate
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After the Ship Masters arrive Violet seizes her chance to experience life beyond the Farm. She learns that a planet nestled in the stars is waiting for her. But will her love, Zia, be welcome there? In the Moon Colony, Lucille rises to Presidency from humble beginnings. She enacts a plan to save humanity's dwindling population but is torn between two warring classes. Life in Genesis is luxurious and technology has slowed aging. Underground, in Ickwall, citizens serve the city above and scrape by however they can. *** This book is written in third person with multiple points of view. There are roughly six key characters with their own focuses, inner dialogues, and story lines. You'll get to watch them weave their lives together. *** Featured in Science Fiction Winner of @LGBTQ July Book of The Month 2016 Highest Rank: #21 in Sci-Fi *** I've added a chapter oriented playlist and note from me to the end of the book. Your votes, comments, and encouragements are appreciated. I love feedback and suggestions for improvement. Thank you in advance for taking a chance with this book. I hope you love reading it as much as I loved writing it for you. *** Here's a review from the fantastic @HunterTheWriter: "Find Violet Hyde: Secrets In Space is a superb book. When you read this you will go on adventures you have never dreamed, you get to live lives of characters who seem real. You will feel things only unique to this book. You're going to fall in love with new places and characters while finding the secrets only this book holds." *** Cover by the amazing @RachelS8766
Skyrun by The_twilight_writer
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When Liam Bromswell sneaks aboard a pirate airship to prove a point, he thinks he's in for an adventure of a lifetime. But life sailing through an open sky turns out to be much harder than he ever imagined, and he'll have to survive a boisterous captain, a cold-hearted quarter master, and a wild array of other adventures before he can make it home again. In this tale of fantastical journey, one boy will discover the art of being a slightly better cabin boy, as well as what it means to find one's family... ***Currently editing*** Featured on the Adventure reading list, Voyages and Sea Epics. Winner of the Amby Awards Punk Stories genre NOTE; This book's gorgeous cover was made by @Monelo_Aurum ! Make sure to go check out their profile! ALSO NOTE; This book is intended for readers 14 and up :)
The Sister Zone ✔ by ChristinaAnnRiley
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Some say getting out of The Friend Zone is hard. Well, try getting out of The Sister Zone. Vanessa Hayes-Wong has been best friends with Oliver Morrison for five years, one month, and fourteen days. Just as she starts to realize her feelings for him, he gives her the worst Christmas gift she could've ever received. A mug that says World's Greatest Little Sister. Desperate to get out of The Sister Zone, Vanessa enlists the help of her fashion-stylist cousin, Sophia Wilde, personal development influencer, Mackenzie Goode, and the legendary Love Guru, Ryan Lovejoy. Of course, nothing goes as planned and the mismatched trio seems to do more harm than good. But who knows? With their help, she might stand a chance to get out of The Sister Zone. ~♡~♡~♡~ ❤ The Ambys 2024 Grand Favorite - Romance ❤ The Wattys 2021 Shortlist ❤ Editor's Picks - October 2020