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An Anthology by thewordsmithhopes
An Anthology
thewordsmithhopes
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  • Parts 8
Like candy and heartbreak, moderation is key. An Anthology of Short Stories.
The Finding Tree by JELyrica
The Finding Tree
JELyrica
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  • Parts 41
**FEATURED ON WATTPAD's UNDISCOVERED GEMS** Janey Cameron's life is falling apart Caught in the middle of her parent's tragic marriage she has no one to turn to and finds herself searching the woods at the family's summer lake house looking for comfort, solace, and peace. But instead she finds a very special tree, and a mystery that spans three generations bound by love and destiny. She longs for something that offers more than what her life is made of... she longs for love that never goes away. Follow Janey as she grows up and walks the path carved out for her. Even though you may not see it. When you ask for help, never doubt you've been heard. Triggers: While not a mature themed story, this does contain occasional language, examples and depictions of alcoholism, domestic abuse and childhood trauma. First Draft
EAST of ADEN by SteveRattray
EAST of ADEN
SteveRattray
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  • Parts 64
Isn't it romantic? Maybe. But definitely action-packed and thrill-filled! COMPLETE novel. Short & snappy Chapters. Ava Blair and Adam East are in Aden, Yemen working at cross purposes. Ava is a wannabe stringer who has followed-the-money from NYC to al-Qaeda operations in Yemen. Adam has partnered with al-Qaeda, piloting his boat to assist them in their smuggling activities. Adam and Ava... thrown together and apart, facing life-and-death perils.
1944 BORN IN WAR by Jeanpragot
1944 BORN IN WAR
Jeanpragot
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  • Parts 1
Memories of wars and their sequels are often written by grizzled veterans or pontifying eggheads. This one is a rant, born in experiences of childhood carried into old age. Enjoy the ride and the view, always better from afar.
A WOMAN AT SEA by Jeanpragot
A WOMAN AT SEA
Jeanpragot
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  • Parts 5
Setting off alone in a 36-foot sailboat, the Spray, in 1895, Joshua Slocum was first on record to circle the world singlehandedly. Many others have followed with or without crew. They are a special breed for whom the challenge counts more than the accomplishment; Bernard Moitessier completed his nonstop circumnavigation in a 1968 race, but turned around in sight of the finish line in England to return to Tahiti. A Woman at Sea tells of a similarly minded person and her crew. Written in the memoir genre the story includes actual events, but most of it is fictional.
Looking Down the Barrel of a Brand New Day - COMPLETED by CeciandJack
Looking Down the Barrel of a Brand New Day - COMPLETED
CeciandJack
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  • Parts 97
#1Nonfiction: Will Ceci be seduced by ax crimes, buried girls & mushy poems? Will she fall head-over-ass into a forbidden affair or continue down an entirely prudent and reasonable path? Everything is real. Everything is true. The Authors: Ceci is a peach from Detroit, who directs documentaries, runs a video production house, and records and tours internationally as a drummer. Jack is a Colorado trial lawyer, who has appeared on Stephen Colbert, CBS 60 Minutes, ABC, NBC, FOX, Court TV, and media around the world. A Wattpad-Mysty interview of Ceci and Jack appears at the end of Part One. #1Nonfiction, #1True Crime, #1Non-fiction Spotlight, #1Criminal Law, #1True Story, and #1Memoir. 1st Place in Non-fiction, Rose Awards. A Wattpad Spotlight Featured Book, 2018-25. Gems of Wattpad, 2020-2025. Part One and Two are complete. Part Three is forthcoming. We receive a lot of requests, and if you read and vote for us, we will try our best to read and vote for you. We love comments!! Names, gender, dates, and locations have been changed to protect the innocent, the guilty, and to avoid as many lawsuits as possible. All photographs are owned by the authors or used with permission. Cover Photo by Rauchenberger, available royalty free on Pixabay. Copyright 2016, 2024.