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The Forgotten Ones by Duggish
The Forgotten Ones
Duggish
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Seventeen year old Elias is less than happy when his family decides to up and move to a small, dreary town. Of course, his opinion doesn't matter. Not when all his dad cares about is his dutiful stepmom and do-no-wrong little sister. Compared to them, Elias' feelings are worth about as much as dust in the wind. But he quickly discovers that his new home is much more than it seems...when he stumbles upon a dead body-the morbid work of the local serial killer, La Mort Noire. Suddenly, Elias finds himself locked out of his comfort zone; tutoring a creepy rich kid that draws skeletons, hanging with a bubbly boy who sticks to him like glue, staking out criminal houses, and taking the biggest risks he'll ever take in his life, all in an effort to solve the towns mysterious deaths. Because to gain his fathers favor, Elias will do anything. Even hunt down and unveil a twisted murderer.
2nd  Floor by Julian-Greystoke
2nd Floor
Julian-Greystoke
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  • Parts 9
Matthias is a struggling writer finally able to move into his first solo apartment. He's thrilled to have a place free of roommates and siblings, even though the building is decrepit and is inhabited by an odd assortment of people including an intrusive neighbor, a little girl who wanders freely, and an overweight orange cat named Cheese. As Matthias settles in things begin getting stranger. Something vile is growing in the dark and it's coming from somewhere on the second floor... where Matthias happens to live. Author's note: this is me trying to get back to my roots: a character driven novella with horror elements. The story of people struggling against an inscrutable enemy, as well as the day to day trials of being poor in America. I have no idea how often I'll update or even exactly how this will all go down because y'girl is a panster. So strap in because this is the first draft and you all get to see it being born! Feel free to comment whatever comes to mind, and helpful critiques are always welcome.
Haunteds by rexdejesus02
Haunteds
rexdejesus02
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  • Parts 40
BOUGHT BY WATTPAD WEBTOON STUDIOS FOR PUBLISHING/MOVIE DEALS!!! Winner of the Wattys 2020 Award in Horror/English "This book really hooks you with its intriguing premise. A super fun horror story rooted in Filipino Folklore, with a science thriller twist - think Jurassic Park meets It Follows." -----What the Wattys2020 Team said about Haunteds, Wattys2020 Winner in Horror category Plot: In 1974, the mysterious cult's mass kidnapping and ritualistic killing led to the summoning of the Shade-a paranormal entity of living shadow. Ever since then, starting in October in Bastillio-a city in the Philippines steeped in history and superstition-the Shade would be seen haunting twelve teenagers at night throughout the month, often resulting in their deaths. But the discovery of U.V. lights as a deterrent from the Shade led the government to establish a system to contain the Shade's threat. Fast forward to 2025, twenty years after the system had successfully prevented any more deaths, the media and global firestorm surrounding the phenomenon died down. So when sixteen-year-old Vergil Torres was identified as one of the twelve and was immediately brought to Biringan-the government shelter where haunteds like him would stay for the month-he was more excited than scared for his life. But the gruesome and inexplicable death of one of them during their stay in the supposedly safe house renews the horror of the Shade. Reluctant at first, Vergil, together with his friends and Major Coleman, decided to get to the bottom of the mystery, if they are to survive through the month.
School of Secrets (The Perkins School for Self Improvement #1) by GoldenPen_
School of Secrets (The Perkins School for Self Improvement #1)
GoldenPen_
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  • Parts 32
- Highest ranking: #162 in Fantasy. - When high school sophomore Timothy Renner's parents decide to send him across the country to an elite boarding school, he expects a life filled with stuffy teachers and snobby peers. Upon arrival, Tim begins to see that the Perkins School for Self Improvement is no ordinary boarding school. Some students sneak away for bone chilling rituals, while others are prone to visions of the future. Death and destruction are descending upon Tim's new school, and secrets seem to lurk in every corner. Thrust into this new world, where superpowers exist in everyday life, Tim attempts to wrap his mind around events at the school while struggling with issues in his own family.
The House of Beardsley by flowersforleah
The House of Beardsley
flowersforleah
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Ever since people could remember only men were allowed to enter the House of Beardsley, but for the first time four young girls with nothing in common have been hired to work in the mansion as live-in housekeepers. Shuyan, a Chinese orphan living in Victorian England, has always had a hard time finding a job, so she applies without much thought to the infamous House of Beardsley. Her co-workers, Bethany, Clo, and Rhiannon, on the other hand, seem to have no desire to work. Although they have been warned to keep their contact with the seven men of Beardsley as minimal as possible, Shuyan comes close to overstepping the boundaries when she makes contact with the crippled and gentle master Eugene. When she finds out the girls are hired for a much more sinister reason from the cold and mysterious Tobias, will she choose to stay in the House of Beardsley? More importantly, with each secret she unearths and relation she makes will she be able to leave...? #1 in Victorian-era (1/31/20) #1 in Asiansinlit (2/13/20) #1 in nobility (2/25/20) #1 in Edwardian (3/31/20) #1 in earl (4/22/20) #1 in Asian (8/9/20) #1 in gothicromance (1/4/21) #2 in debutante (4/18/20) #2 in regencyromance (10/3/20) #3 in Victorian (2/20/20) #1 in gothic (9/7/24)
The Devil Inside by CarsonFaircloth
The Devil Inside
CarsonFaircloth
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  • Parts 37
Cooper Daniels survived his last brush with death by the grace of God and a teenage psychopath named Calla Parker. And so far, his senior year is off to a great start. His grades are up. His girlfriend is happy. But no matter how hard he tries to turn over a new leaf, the events of sophomore year keep coming back to haunt him. Tied down with problems of her own, Calla doesn't care about Cooper's fresh start. She wants blood. Convinced that her best friend's death has yet to be avenged, Calla will stop at nothing to uncover the truth, and the stakes are higher than ever. Her boyfriend suspects her...of what, she can't be sure. But his suspicions could be her undoing. In a town like Greenwitch, secrets never stay buried for long. -- The Devil Inside is the sequel to The Psychopath Next Door.
The Psychopath Next Door by CarsonFaircloth
The Psychopath Next Door
CarsonFaircloth
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☆☆ Watty Award Winner 2020 ☆☆ Cooper Daniels lives next door to a psychopath. He just can't prove it...yet. When the most popular girl in high school is murdered at a Halloween party, Cooper's suspicions become a reality. He knows exactly who did it. But how is he supposed to prove his charming neighbor is a killer? Meanwhile, Calla Parker is waking up with blood under her nails, and she has no idea why. Unable to remember the night before, Calla begins to suspect herself of murder. She's relieved to find out the police have zero evidence to go on. Yet she can't help but shake the feeling she's being watched - very closely. And she knows why. Cooper Daniels knows her secret. ☆ Cover by @CarKann ☆
Valentino by Anyone287
Valentino
Anyone287
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Julien thinks dawn is his secret. Valentino discovers it. *I probably won't update unless someone tells me they want an update!* All rights reserved © Anyone287 2020
Teenage Baby by Anyone187
Teenage Baby
Anyone187
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  • Parts 48
Three psychopaths are convinced a teenage boy is their baby. (This book is a psychological thriller. It does NOT contain any sexual content AT ALL) copyright, all rights reserved.
Someone's In My Head (WATTYS AWARD WINNER 2015) by StevenSteel
Someone's In My Head (WATTYS AWARD WINNER 2015)
StevenSteel
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  • Parts 53
BOOK ONE OF THE WICKERNHAM TRILOGY - WATTYS AWARD WINNER - - #1 IN SCIENCE FICTION - After a close brush with death, Jarod ends up in a hospital, traumatized but alive. He thinks he is lucky to get off with minor injuries, but he soon realizes that something is wrong when he starts behaving abnormally. Eventually, Jarod finds out the truth behind his erratic behavior―that there is someone in his head. From that point on, he is launched into a series of fast-paced and gripping adventures as he tries to find out the identity of the person in his head. But, as he digs deeper, Jarod uncovers more and more shocking truths that has been buried for decades, and is faced with deceptions so devious that they almost cost him his life at several points. Will he defy the odds and find the answers he so desperately seeks? Click the "Read" button to find out! NOW AVAILABLE IN EBOOK FORMAT ON AMAZON.COM PURCHASE A COPY (it's only $0.99) AT: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015898UUE OR READ IT FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED "Someone's In My Head" is the first book in The Wickernham Trilogy. Feel free to read, vote, and if you loved it (or hated it), please comment what you think of the story below! You can also watch the video trailer for this book at: https://youtu.be/9s2bor7qRQE Thank you! Cheers! :) #teamSIMH Highest rank for Someone's In My Head: #1 in Science Fiction