Alexander Langley wasn't looking for trouble but Charlotte Porter found him anyway. Only, this new partnership has them in over their heads and way before their time. 2020 WATTYS WINNER in MYSTERY The life of a poor merchant's daughter in Victorian Era London is quite boring. Charlotte Porter, it seems, is the exception. Desperate for a source of income once her father's gambling debts have drained their funds and placed them in the sights of some of London's most notorious criminals, Charlotte is in search of salvation. It comes in the form of handsome detective Alexander Langley, a curious gentleman with a strange connection to Scotland Yard and an even stranger connection to the American West. Charlotte soon finds herself swept into his world of investigation and intrigue. When a case of art theft turns into murder and she and Alexander are thrown into the seedy underbelly of the London elite, Charlotte realizes that the work isn't the only thing she's become attached to. But now, her father's powerful creditors are ready to close the books on them, and Charlotte must find a way to keep them out of the red because this time it won't be written in ink. Book 1 of the Langley & Porter Series *Featured on: The Wattpad Stars For Fans of Bridgerton List Wattpad's Strong Female Leads List @HistoricalFiction 's The Gothic List EDITOR'S PICK April 2021 Content warning: This story contains violence. **This is only the first five chapters. The rest of the book is available on Amazon for purchase and via KU.**

Linette Cyan did not expect to give up her ordinary nineteen year-old life as wedding dowry in an arranged marriage. Engaged to a charismatic and compelling man who seeks rebellion against his powerful father, Linette finds herself plummeting into the same bloodbath of mystery as her vengeful fiancé. She soon discovers that she, too, is a key piece in a dangerous game of greed between rival families. Passion, tragedy, deceit, and murder become common occurrences in the perilous life of the unlikely couple. But how much are they willing to sacrifice for justice to prevail? Will they conquer their inner demons and find closure to a century-long mystery? This series is split into two parts: PART 1 | Tresora Arc : Chapters 1 - 28 PART 2 | Noir Arc : Chapters 29-45 + Epilogue Completed October 2015. ACHIEVEMENTS (thank you lovelies!) : Awarded "One of the Most Read Stories in 2014". #2 in Action. ___ Old description: Recipe for 1 Linette Cyan: 1) Your dad is a notorious Mafia boss' right hand man. 2) Your family has a million dollar debt. 3) You become compensation through engagement to said Mafia boss' son. 4) You have (and are) a key to an ancient treasure vault being hunted down by opposing Mafia families. 5) Become a witness to murder, illegal drug operations, and treason. Repeat. 6) Engage repeatedly in gunfights and be kidnapped and held hostage on numerous occasions. 7) Learn that your best friend from high school is also a mobster. 8) Be able to fit inside a box containing illegal drugs. 9) Have a crazy madman want you dead. 10) Be able to run for your life in heels, and have a tazer with you 24/7. Seriously.

Disclaimer: I don't own Once Upon a Time nor Harry Potter. They belong to their rightful owners and I make no money off of this. Leilani Potter turned 18 and went through a painful magical inheritance that has her waking up looking different than she had the night before. Gringotts sends out a letter and to her surprise she learns something rather sinister about her life. In search of answers, she's led to the little town of Storybrooke, Maine. Will she finally find happiness and family after living through one war only to find herself in the middle of another battle?

Y/n McClennan a girl with a troubled past. Benny Rodriguez a boy who loves baseball. What happens when y/n finally lets Benny in?

[Benny Rodriguez x Reader] "You know, I think red and blue go well together." ~~~~ Summer of '62 was hectic. After all, when two kids decide to want to play baseball, it seems to be the biggest joke of all time. Especially when a boy wants to play but can't, and because a girl playing baseball is simply taboo. After all, girls don't really play baseball. The boys at the sandlot didn't think Smalls could throw a ball for his life, nevertheless play baseball. But when a girl decides to challenge them and give them a run for their money... It changes things. Especially for Benny Rodriguez and the reader. ~~~~ Disclaimer: I do not own anything, not the characters, plot line, nor the songs used in this story. This is strictly for entertainment.

I am Elizabeth Swann's older sister. I was the only one who ever fell for Norrington. This is the story of how we came to be. Our story is one of love, loss, deceit, and, of course, piracy.

"Not all treasure's silver and gold mate." ~ During the 17th Century, the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea are nothing more than a vast playground for mystery and adventure. For Milah the town of Port Royal is a world far away from the excitement of the high seas and she very much wishes to keep it that way. However the fates deny her this peace as Jack Sparrow, a roguish yet charming pirate captain, ruins it all. The infamous and cursed pirates of the Black Pearl have attacked the town, taking Elizabeth Swann, the beautiful governor's daughter, with them. Now Milah finds that she must place trust in a pirate she barely knows and her best friend, Will Turner, to save miss Swann before it's too late. On the journey however she has no choice but to confront and remember her past, one that she has left behind for so long and would much rather keep locked up in the depths of the sea. Can Milah keep her darkest secret hidden or will her past finally catch up to her?

Othello (The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603. It is based on the story Un Capitano Moro ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565. The story revolves around its two central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army and his unfaithful ensign, Iago. Given its varied and enduring themes of racism, love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge and repentance, Othello is still often performed in professional and community theatre alike, and has been the source for numerous operatic, film, and literary adaptations. Cover done by @Lillian_Jones

Nearly two centuries after its mysterious destruction, two explorers delve into the ruined city of Algoreth in search of the lost crown that once ruled over a great Kingdom. Within its halls, deep below the frozen surface, they are faced with a glimpse of the long forgotten truth. The Hollow Crown is the first story set in the fantasy world of Boréa. It will later be followed by a series of epic fantasy novels that explore the world in greater detail and provide answers to some of the various mysteries introduced in this short story.

in which padmé is kidnapped by her husband and forced to abandon her morals. in which one must choose if the safety of her soon to be children is more important than her mentality. in which one must decide if vows were meant to be broken.