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Web shadows by IdiaJLowe
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What if the one you loved most was also the one who could destroy you? At the heart of a fragile relationship, an invisible web tightens-woven from jealousy, manipulation, and false memories. What begins as a story of love and trust slowly unravels into a chilling psychological battle, where truth and lies intertwine so seamlessly that even the strongest mind begins to fracture. In Web Shadows, nothing is what it seems. Every whispered word, every subtle gesture, every carefully chosen silence becomes a clue-or a trap. Love transforms into obsession, loyalty bends into betrayal, and the line between victim and predator fades with every chapter. The story plunges readers into the unsettling reality of a couple whose bond, once a sanctuary, turns into a battlefield. As shadows creep into their daily lives, the question emerges: is danger coming from the outside, or has it always been inside their home? The people they thought they could trust the most become strangers, and memories once cherished twist into weapons. Beneath the surface, hidden truths pulse like a second heartbeat, waiting to be uncovered. Each revelation leads not to clarity, but to deeper confusion. The past collides with the present, and secrets buried for years claw their way back into the light, demanding to be faced. This is not just a story about love gone wrong. It is about control, fear, and the dangerous games the human mind can play when pushed to its breaking point. It is about the masks people wear-masks so convincing that even those closest to them cannot tell where reality ends and deception begins. Because in the end, the most dangerous webs are not the ones we see... but the ones we believe in.
What Love Looks Like by wcdukes
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I am very proud and delighted to announce I am one of 6 Honourable Mentions by Wattpad for this years Watty Awards! Keep writing and reading everyone. This inspires me to put out more work next year as I move into fantasy/sci-fi territory. Congrats to all the winners and everyone who made the shortlist. I've made new friends, discovered new stories, been amazed by so much talent, and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Can't wait to see what is coming in 2026! ******** Huge news! My story has been shortlisted for the 2025 Watty Awards! Thank you to everyone who's read and supported me along the way. Just making the cut was my birthday wish. To all who join me, I can't wait to read the other entries. And for those who didn't make it this time, keep writing! People need to read your story. There is an audience for everyone. Take it from the guy who has been working towards this day for 64 years. check out my FaceBook page for a few excerpts and insights: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581292790967 Laugh and cry over the gayest Odd Couple you'll ever meet! Wendell Kingston is a fiftyish bachelor with a series of failed romances. After heart surgery, he enters cardiac rehab and meets Ben Carver, a young lothario with a congenital heart defect. For Wen, it's love at first sight. For Ben it's flirting to give Wendell a confidence boost. Ben doesn't do love, but he also doesn't know the extremes Wendell is willing take to win him over. Unfortunately, Wen's sister, Dorothea, disapproves. She has set her brother up with her assistant, Penny, to fulfill a necessary provision in their father's will in order for Wendell to receive his full inheritance and control of their family's fortune. Will she keep them apart? Or will it be Wen & Ben forever? Featured on @Wattpad Community Pride Recommendations June 2025. 😁 #Wattys #ShortListed
Silent Hearts by Magicalmichaela12
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Mac spent her first birthday with Justin, and now they attend the same college. He's always been like a brother to her--but that was until her buried feelings came up to the surface. Despite her efforts to steer clear of him, Justin and his mom always come over once a week, making it impossible to avoid the growing tension. While battling her romantic feelings she has for him, she faces the toughest decision yet: exposing the betrayal his mom committed. This is the worst dilemma to be in. How is she going to break the news to the ones that she loves most?
The Midnight by OsmanWrites
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Zohra's life takes a devastating turn when her father forces her into a marriage she never wanted. Bound to a man she barely knows, she is unaware of the dark secret he hides-he is not just her husband-to-be, but the one who plans to sell her to a fate worse than death. As Zohra struggles against the invisible chains of her family's decision, a stray dog, Max, enters her life-a dog who can hear human thoughts but cannot speak them. Max knows the truth. He knows the man she is about to marry is a monster. But how can he warn her when she refuses to see beyond the facade? With betrayal lurking in the shadows and a love she never expected waiting on the other side, Zohra must make a choice-will she fight for her freedom, or will she lose herself in the arms of a man who never deserved her? And when the final twist unravels-the biggest secret of all-nothing will ever be the same again. 💔 Forced Marriage. A Silent Savior. A Heart-Wrenching Betrayal. #Thriller #Mystery #ForcedMarriage #Betrayal #UnspokenLove #WattpadExclusive
Lustitia - Shadow Wars by Geniuscatvillain
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In the year 2020 AD, in a world where humans, anthro animals, and Pokemon co-exist, the world had kept a close eye on the cold war between two superpowers, Audia and Carmonia. They had been at each other's throats for five years. Some suspected that it was terrorists from both countries. Others believed there were spies from both countries trying to undermine each other's government. Others suspected the actions were done by both armies themselves. Yet, there was one secret organization that would find out that it was entirely different. As they would soon find out, what started off as a simple pursuit for justice would lead them to a war behind the shadows.
Hunt in Reverse by SnowShadoway
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Corrupt cop John Kane, in a vampire-infested world, experiences a change of heart and becomes a ruthless vampire hunter. His actions disrupt the corrupt power structure of Pinewood County, attracting the attention of both powerful allies and dangerous enemies. As he delves deeper into the world of martial arts and ancient secrets, Kane must confront his past and choose between power and redemption. On RoyalRoad, in 19 days, 11,000 views, 123 followers. And growing fast.
Poison Rose by Sun_seem
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What will Liora do when everything is taken from her? Her family, her mind, even her body, no longer hers? How will Liora react when she uncovers the devastating truth about her family's deaths? After enduring abuse and battling PTSD, how will she find the strength to fight her fears and mend her broken heart? This is her world, where innocence is a luxury and power is a necessity. Liora's tragic loss drives her into a dark world, where manipulation is an art mastered by Caspian, and rules are mere toys for Donovan. In a world that thrives on Money, Power, Lust, revenge, and never-ending Greed, love emerges like a delicate rose -yet is it the promise of salvation or the beginning of a lethal poison? Caspian stood still, watching Liora as she caught her breath. "You're breathing," he remarked with a smile, seemingly amused by the fact that Liora was inhaling and exhaling. 'Is he crazy?' Liora thought. 'of course I breathe.' She rolled her eyes inwardly at his stupidity but didn't dare to show it to him. Caspian kept staring at her, making Liora uncomfortable. She pulled her hand away, attempting to free herself from his grasp, but Caspian tightened his hold. "I'm not finished yet," he said before opening the door.
Arcanae by exLyrical
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In an oceanic realm littered with traces of Magick, Crescent Isle had always been the odd one out. For aeons on end, it had been sheltered from the remainder of the world, seemingly as though an enormous invisible dome had been set in place around its waters to ward off dangers, paving the way for a prosperous golden age. However, darkness finally rises to the forefront across the Thirteenth Sea. Pirates, eyes glued onto the island's vast wealth and riches, invade the capital city, Silvermoon Wharf. Crescent Isle's defences hold through arduous tribulations but at a significant cost; with a timeless relic tarnished, a great evil is one step closer to emerging. In the calamity's wake, Cynthia Pryce meets a mysterious albeit familiar old man with but a single request for her to join his longspun journey across the sea to restore the distorted balance between light and darkness. Intrigued by the offer, the girl breaks free of her roots. Suddenly exposed to the vast entirety of the Thirteenth Sea, Cynthia steers down a rocky path of a new reality as she comes to terms with the horrifying state of global unrest. ------------------------------------------ Arc I - Origins - Chapters 1 - 20, Finished Transition I - Chapters 21 - 29, Finished Arc 2 - Dawn of Magick - Ongoing Notice: Temporary AI cover - official cover still pending.
Sinsation: Part 1 (Book Two) by ChrissyQueen
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The most powerful man in the world is undone by her... After the heart-stopping events of Cherry Locked, billionaire Jace Harrison is a man haunted by a "tough decision." While his love for the sharp-tongued Madison Hart remains undeniable, a single lapse in judgment has left Jace questioning her true investment in their future. Madison is a woman who refuses to back down, and she's prepared to fight to keep her engagement-even as the "fame" surrounding her intensifies into a "spotlight of negativity." The path to the altar takes them from the romantic, cobblestone streets of Paris to the secluded luxury of a private island, but the "wedding of the century" is far from guaranteed. As everyone anticipates the ceremony, Jace's elitist family arrives with a vengeance, determined to dismantle their union by weaponizing Jace's dark "playboy" past. Madison finds herself caught in a crossfire of family feuds and high-society sabotage, forcing her to wonder if she truly knows the man she's about to marry. But the danger isn't just inside the family. A lethal rival organization has placed a target on Madison's back, turning her dream wedding into a high-stakes game of survival. From mysterious "gifts" to threats lurking in the shadows, Jace will stop at nothing to protect his "Tech Queen"-deploying everything from private security to advanced surveillance to keep her safe. Will Madison survive the toxicity of the elite to say "I do," or will the Harrison legacy claim its next victim? #billionaire #romance #darkromance #ceo #possessive #alphamale #mafia #steamy #wedding #engagement #paris #love #drama #jealousy #betrayal #rich #badboy #completed #hot #obsession #forcedproximity #contemporaryromance #adultromance #virgin #mystery
The Soul Thief by ItsTheQuietGirls
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Life has not been kind to Erica Winters. Hardened by her past and facing an uncertain future, she just wants to get by. Then she is recruited to join the Wyld Academy, a school for supernaturals destined to become guardians of an ancient order. Their key purpose? To protect humanity from demonic forces that threaten them. Shifters, witches, vampires and fae roam the halls of the Wyld, but never has the school selected a human. With fascination with her growing, she must learn quickly who to trust and even who to let into her heart. As Erica unravels the truth, she discovers the dangers of a world she never knew existed and why someone fought so hard to hide her. For she isn't the only unusual addition to the school this year. Something out there is killing students and making sure Erica looks like the guilty one. ◆◇◈◇◆ Think New Adult version of Shadowhunters X Lost Girl This is an unedited first draft, posted live as I write it for NaNoWriMo 2022. As such, it will not be perfect, so please forgive spelling, grammar and plot related errors!