The Deadbeat Saints is set in a dark, heightened world infused with late '90s counterculture - a place where VHS tapes hum with cursed footage, punk shows bleed into seances, and the supernatural hides in plain sight. At the center are two unlikely misfits: Noelle Delacroix, a disillusioned eighteen-year-old monster hunter with a chip on her shoulder, and Roman, her brooding, reanimated corpse of an adopted brother. Bound by blood, necromancy, and shared trauma, they attend the Hayworth Institute-an elite, crumbling university for witches, warlocks, and paranormal prodigies-where they juggle occult theory, combat magic, and crushing student debt. Their already-precarious existence unravels when they receive word that their Aunt Beatrice's breast cancer has returned. Devastated and unmoored, Noelle and Roman leave behind the shadowed halls of Hayworth and return to their hometown of Maine, only to discover that grief is just the beginning. Drowning in medical debt and facing the loss of their aunt's home, Noelle and Roman reluctantly take a job from one of Maine's most cutthroat monster-hunting firms. At first, the Delacroix siblings thought this gig promises fast cash; but the second they get thrust into a deadly trial, they quickly learn that failure means dying. As they navigate this violent new reality, their initial fascination with the dark arts spirals into chaos. Strange magic and darker forces begin to haunt them, testing their fragile bond. The Deadbeat Saints is a haunting story of two broken souls caught between the real and the unreal- a tale of horror, heartbreak, and the lies we tell ourselves to survive.

and then gon' act like you ain't start that shit - how you gon' tell me I do my own shit wrong ?

if there's one thing the gods love, it's tragedy. 𝖎𝖓 𝖜𝖍𝖎𝖈𝖍 .... they are the fates' favorite playthings [ percy jackson x fem!oc ] [ TLT - TLO ] [ book one of two? ] [ © 𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒚𝒔𝒘𝒓𝒍𝒅 / 2022 ] [ MATURE FOR VIOLENCE ]

Mature 18+ What's it like to have a life sentence? Confined to a wheelchair? Never feel the loving touch of another? Through a twist of fate, Jessica is able to experience what the doctors said is impossible. Unfortunately, it is only temporary. Can it be made permanent? At what cost? Thank you to @Lady_Clair_Voyant for the fabulous cover.

Wave, an engineering senior with a passion for theater, balances his schoolwork with his love for the stage. When he's given the challenging task of getting the director's reclusive nephew, Dan, to fall in love with theater, Wave is caught off guard. Wave accepts the challenge. But things get awkward fast-especially after he almost hits Dan with his car on their first meeting. As Wave tries to introduce Dan to the world of theater, he discovers that the boy has an unexpected talent: a natural gift for acting. Despite his reserved nature, Dan can convey profound emotions with just a glance, drawing Wave into a deeper connection than he anticipated. Additionally, Wave has a nagging feeling that he knows him from somewhere, though he can't quite place where. As Wave works to spark Dan's interest in theater, he becomes captivated by the newcomer's hidden talent and mysterious personality. Can Wave complete his mission without losing sight of his own goals-or will he end up drawn into something, or someone, far more complicated than he planned? - Updated every wednesday at 6pm (CET time)

Status: Closed & almost done 🥳 Welcome to the WHO Mini Awards, a safe space for all authors, particularly smaller ones. Everyone gets reviews and prizes, even if you don't win! All genres, including fanfics, are allowed, though please keep in mind some categories may be genre-specific. There are categories for new writers, undiscovered stories (less than 20k reads), fan vote for larger stories, experimental stories, and poetry, too! Includes: - 14 categories - Simple payments (you don't even have to tag anyone!) - Music-themed contest with unique music-inspired categories - Fair judging (only one judge) - Cool prizes - Detailed reviews for EVERY participant, regardless of if you win or not - Prizes for EVERY participant, regardless of if you win or not --- If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack and reading a plagiarized copy of my work. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, please go to https://www.wattpad.com/user/Ravendipity. Thank you.

🏆 Chosen as Sci-Fi Story of the Month by Wattpad's @ScienceFiction. 🏆 Featured on Wattpad's @ScienceFiction and @ShortStory. 🏆X3 Awarded Best Science Fiction 🏆 Awarded Best Action 🏆 Awarded Best Novel 🏆 Chosen as Book of the Month by @CroodsGirl Shadow and Steel: A Sci-Fi Short Story Series. In a time when mankind has reached the stars, the light of progress does not shine upon all. On the fringes of known space, survival is a brutal dance of skill, cunning, and ruthlessness. Meet a hustler chasing the next score; a doctor trying to mend a broken world; an enforcer wrestling his demons; and a pilot who bends the rules of the sky. Each fights their own battles, until their lives become entangled in a web of dangerous alliances, shifting loyalties, and interstellar power struggles. Caught between blaster shoot-outs, high-speed starship chases and an unforgiving universe that devours the weak, the line between good and evil is as blurred as the stars themselves. In the silence of space, you either bleed out in Shadow or carve your path on Steel. Content Warning: This series contains violence, gore, death, harassment, strong language, drug use, psychological trauma, and mature situations. Reader discretion is advised.

🥇 IN NEUROSURGEON -17 AUGUST Arjun singh shergill isn't the kind of man you'd want to cross. A ruthless mafia heir with a cold heart and blood stained hands, he protects his family like a lion. One wrong move, one disloyal glance... and you are dead. With a massive Sword tattoo craved across his back, he looks every bit the danger he truly is. To the world, he's untouchable. Unforgiving. Unstoppable. But beneath the beast lies a secret... a heart that has not leaned to beat for someone... Yet. Then she crashes into his world. Khushleen Kaur Mangat.... A bubbly neurosurgeon with a fierce spirit and an even fierce heart. She talks too much, cares too deeply, and refuses to bow down to anyone... Not even the dangerously handsome man who turns her world upside down. When fire meets ice, chaos follows. What happens when the girl who heals others meets the man who Only knows how to destroy. Can she tame the beast, or will his darkness consume her light ? And is khushleen really as innocent as seems... Or is she hiding demons of her own ? Dive into the story of Arjun and Khushleen... Where Obsession blurs into love, and love becomes the most dangerous game of all. How will their life change when two opposites attract, Both of them are getting obsessed with each other... Dive with me to witness story of ARJUN AND KHUSHLEEN......♥️♥️

Something's wrong... That's the thought that always nags at Gabriela whenever she sees Kevin Saldivar, the cousin of her crush, Francis Saldivar. Kevin is charismatic, handsome, and the star player of the basketball team. Yet, Gabriela can't shake off the feeling that there's something strange about him. Regardless, Gabriela is determined to ignore Kevin. After all, it's Francis whom she likes, his kindness and smarts winning her over back in sixth grade. Now a senior at St. Therese, Gabriela is determined to get Francis' attention. But to do that, she might need to deal with Kevin, the very person she'd rather avoid! ------ *REVISED EDITION* Originally published in 2009 under crimson3/gossipgirl03 Start Date: July 13, 2024 End Date: November 6, 2024

(CURRENTLY REVAMPED!) (The Slices of Life, #1) For years, one thing that had always bothered Serena Wilton is the idea of reconciling with a past friend. Whenever he was around, her eyes rested upon him; whether it was at classes or outside of school. She yearned for those wonderful memories again, but the looming fear just wouldn't let her initiate the conversation. Serena clearly remembered how their paths crossed in that one field trip, and the instant click as they interacted. He was nothing but a sunny friend with such contagious confidence... until that accident. Not only did he turn into someone Serena never recognized, but the relationship they built together, soured and crumbled apart. Even so, perhaps her plans can actually work if she's willing to push that stupid anxiety away and speak a word or two. Piece of cake, right? Rating: R+15 *** Updates: Irregular This book contains anime/manga illustrations (all drawn by me, unless stated otherwise) and sensitive topics such as depression and grief. 🎖- YARomance - Semesters of Love 🎖- Official Anime Profile - Light Novel 🎖- Official Teen Fiction Profile - Soul Deep 🥈- Undiscovered Writers Awards: Light Novel 🥈- Spotlight Awards: Teen Fiction