Suffering spreads anguish wherever it goes. It knows no bounds, sinking its teeth into its victims-and once they lock on, they never let go. It has manifested in the life of Peter Xavier Atkinson, a boy born within its cruel grasp. Orphaned by tragedy and alienated throughout his youth, Peter longed only to explore the wonders of the world. But now, as an adult, his fragile peace shatters when a mysterious assassin hunts him down-seeking the talisman his father once entrusted to him. That talisman, said to be one of six scattered across the multiverse, holds the power to free an ancient evil sealed within the Dark Realm. As danger closes in and destiny awakens, Peter must fight not only to survive-but to protect the world from the darkness tied to his very soul.

When Lauren Everhart and his bully, Peter Ducane, are thrown together in the midst of an alien invasion, the unlikely pair must rely on one another to survive. But emotions can get pretty complicated when the world is ending, especially when Lauren suddenly manifests strange psychic abilities. Forced together and on the run, the two must put aside their differences if they have any hope of outsmarting the leader of the Lyriascan Empire, Adamas Son'Raul-the very man that has set his sights on Lauren as his future mate. With the fate of the world resting on their shoulders, can Lauren and Peter keep ahead of their enemies when their unchecked desires collide? Find out in A.J. Rossi's breakout novel, "Setting Fire to the Stars"! - (Excerpt taken from chapter 8) 'Don't catch feelings, Peter. You can't. You chose this. Normal life, remember? I wanted to meet a nice girl, settle down in a big house with a white picket fence- I wanted to trace those full lips with mine as I mapped out every inch of his soft skin with my hands and worshipped every freckle on his body as he breathed out my name like a prayer- Fuck.' ----- (Content/Trigger Warnings: This publication is meant for readers 18 + and contains some sensitive material and mature themes unsuitable for some readers so please read carefully before continuing. These include homophobia/homophobic slurs/hate speech, blood, bullying, profanity, mentions of underaged drinking, physical disabilities, mentions of past self-harm, mental illness, forced drug use, physical & verbal abuse, sexual assault, non-con touching, depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, vomiting, panic attacks, as well as explicit sexual content. HEA. If you don't like boys kissing and smut, this book may not be for you. Top Rankings (#1 in alieninvasion (12/4/25) (#1 in scifi-romance 7/8/22)

A story about four people, who make a deal with the devil, and end up with the power of God. This is "Walking Dollar Bills" Forget becoming a millionaire or even a billionaire. Jeff who? What happens when your wealth doesn't come from assets or skills, but your body? No. Not what the body does, but what it becomes. This isn't a rags to riches story because the poor don't get money...they are money. Cover made by: xtrawww https://www.wattpad.com/story/187202501-catching-fire Completed: 6/20/2020 Milestones: Ranked Number # 1 in Capitalism (8/4/2021)

Based off the famous short story 'Harrison Bergeron' by Kurt Vonnegut. Set on Earth in 2090, Something Else is your classic alien invasion story... probably. "Welcome all, to the city of Euphoria, where the azure skies are bright and free from humanity's curse. Once, when the war was still raging, when the sun had fled and the oceans burned with scarlet oil, the sky had been another color. Those times were dark and vile, but as the sun set on the human race, a new successor plucked the world from their dying hands. Welcome all, to the perfect world, the world of the Levorians."

The Deadlands - dry, arid, and merciless. A place where only the scent of death hangs loosely on the scorching winds. This is all that remains of a once bright world. This is the only world that Rain-Born has ever known. As a warrior of the Hanakh tribe she is without peer - a fearless, cold-blooded huntress. Knowing her skills, her village Elder bestows her with a sacred quest she must not refuse. She must reach the ancient Iron Forest and find the object that will save their tribe from certain destruction at the hands of their enemies: Callisto. But Rain-Born's journey is not her own. Unbeknownst to her, another wanders in the desolate wastes under very different circumstances. One who will come to call her friend. For these two travelers, the great Iron Forest holds the key to a brighter future... ...If they can survive long enough to reach it. ______________________________________________________________________ ----You may also find Callisto on: Royal Road.com (Crossposted as of 04/06/23)---- Awards: First Place in 'The Berry Pancake Awards' (22/01/23) First Place in 'The Gloria Regali Awards' (17/10/22) Second Place in 'The Count Awards' (15/04/22) Fifth Place in 'The Dusk Awards' (15/05/22) Features: Dystopian & Apocalypse 'Disastrous Dystopias and Paradise Utopias' (23/01/23) Stories Undiscovered 'Into the Abyss' (23/10/22) Wattpad Darkfantasy: 'Dark Laboratory' (15/09/22) Stories Undiscovered: Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi (03/06/23) Accolades: #1 in 'Talking Animals' (07/05/22) #2 in 'Girl protagonist' (18/05/22) #1 in 'Fantasy Adventure' (12/09/22) TW: Strong violence/language.

Spectres are agents of the Samarian Empire, the first line of defence before diplomats or the military are required. Immune from prosecution and trained to use powerful magic, they deal out justice at the end of a blade. Lord Scipio, a legendary spectre, has gone rogue and taken a piece of dangerous alien technology. Squad Fearless, the first black spectre, is assigned to track down, and possibly kill, his mentor. He is joined by Anya Fitzwallis, A DIA agent and expert investigator, Anya's brother Indigo, an autistic mage who holds an immense power, The Kindred, a highly advanced Artificial Intelligence, and Sig, a Dwarven mercenary. In order to complete their mission, they must uncover the nature of mysterious black triangles that appear in the sky and wreak untold destruction with new types of weapons. Able to level buildings and destroy cities, if you see them, you die. Why is this unknown force interfering in a war between the Jade Empire and a powerful new enemy? The secretive head of the Samarian intelligence service is operating in the shadows. Who is The Spider and what is he working towards? All the threads are slowly coming together and when they do it will change everything. A Secret Man of Blood is high fantasy meets science fiction and contains strong language and violence. #tsc22

One must lead. One must teach. One must transform. And all must decide: will they rise to the occasion, or let the world crumble?... Domi, a young thief abandoned at birth, just wants to save his dying foster mother. But first, he must commit the most dangerous heist of his life, snatch an artifact with miraculous healing powers from under the noses of the most powerful sorcerers in the land, and survive the awakening of his own magic. Daedalus, a young royal, just wants time to mourn his mother, who died two days ago. But first, he must ascend the Throne of Solitude she left behind, don the Onyx Crown she once wore, and become the next Princeps Worldholder, Keeper of Heaven and Earth. Valens, a seasoned sorcerer, just wants to return to the borderlands and battle rogue magic. But first, he must escape the twin burdens of taking a wife and an apprentice-duties that threaten to trap him in the city and tether him to a life he's spent decades avoiding. As the fates of these three strangers intertwine, the sorcery holding the world together begins to unravel. And beyond the planet's weakening magical protections, an ancient threat waits...

Donovan Castle Chronicles: Volume 1 Welcome to Donovan Castle! Mason and Selene opened their home as a safe haven for supernatural creatures to take refuge. Here they are free to be themselves without being ostracized by society. Come visit and you'll follow the fantastical happenings and lives of magical beings in and around the castle. Who knows who you'll meet! You may run into shifters, unicorns, vampires, and even mermaids! How will all these individuals' lives unfold? Who will arrive at the castle and how? What dangers will they encounter and what tragedies will befall them? I encourage you to come meet these wonderful people and experience a world of magic, adventure, and mystery! Hope you enjoy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Donovan Castle Chronicles is a supernatural mystery book that sets place in a fictitious town and city in Virginia. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Awards: 1st place in Lotus Awards for Mystery/Thriller (Oct. 2022) 1st place in Lotus Awards for Horror (Nov. 1, 2022) 2nd place in Lotus Awards for Humor/Comedy (Nov. 1, 2022) 3rd place in Lotus Awards for Historical Fiction (Nov. 1, 2022) 3rd place in The Clematis Awards for Fantasy (June 30, 2022) 3rd place in Lotus Awards for Sci-Fi (Nov. 1, 2022) 1st place in Auctor Awards for Best Cover (2022) Honorable Mention in The Banana Awards for Horror (Oct. 2022) 7th place in Lotus Awards for Adventure (Oct. 2022) Honorable Mention in Clouded Ink Awards for Action/Adventure (Dec 16, 2022) 3rd place in The Sapphire Awards for Paranormal (March 2023) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Started this story in 2010* This is my time posting on Wattpad. I'm open to suggestions on ideas and editing. This book is created by me, Ashley Griffith. I own this story, no one has the rights to copy and use the ideas without MY permission. I do not condone people stealing other people's work! This story is for WATTPAD publishing ONLY!!! Cover by @winteringpages-

A cat, a pen, and a legendary pokemon. Before they know it, Chloe Liu, Juniper Zhang, and Jasper Huang are caught up in an uncontrollable see-saw between their familiar world and an alternate universe. At first, this all seems like a messy mistake of time; perhaps some immortal cat has been playing with the yarn ball of fate. However, to the trio's surprise, their coming to this second universe has been long awaited and prophesied as the beginning of an end to a long-lasting era of death and destruction. A composer, an artist, and an athlete. Their skills seem out of place and useless in this strange new world where sages roam the mountains and sword-wielding bandits terrorize the country. And yet bit by bit, things start falling into place. Seemingly random events and apparently insignificant decisions begin to lend clarity to the question: "How might the ordinary achieve the unordinary?" Together, the three learn the answer to this question, here on the passage of time. [cover is drawn by me, please don't use or repost/share without permission!]

To promote equality in the future, humans have to dress the same and talk the same. Any inappropriate English and slang words are banned. All around the world, everyone must speak English. If these rules are broken, the rule breaker will be sentenced to prison or even death. Samantha Perry is your typical average 24 year old woman living in the new world. Deep down inside, she's always known that she was different from the rest of society. Will she fight for her freedom or be kept stuck in her same old routine? Follow Samantha on her journey through what could be a roller coaster of love, freedom, friendship. Stay tuned in Words Unspoken