The Watty Awards are Wattpad's annual celebration of the bold, imaginative, and diverse voices that bring their stories to life-along with the readers who love them. For 16 years, the Wattys have honored the journey of storytellers who pour their passion onto the page, captivating audiences around the world. But the Wattys aren't just an award-they're a tribute to the dedication, creativity, and heart that go into every story, from the first part of an idea to the final word. This is storytelling at its best. And it all begins here.

What does it look like to have individuality sacrificed in the pursuit of an orderly society? In the Republic, the Procedure is the mandatory rite of passage for transforming young minds into compliant Adult citizens. But as the 18th birthdays draw near, a growing number of restless youth refuse to embrace their predetermined fate. With each disappearance, the delicate facade of perfection begins to crumble, revealing a web of deception and control. Vesper Horne's haunting narrative invites you to question the meaning of true freedom and the price one must pay to retain their individuality. To revolt. To resist.