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Truth or Death? by Rebecca-Jade
Truth or Death?
Rebecca-Jade
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  • Parts 38
When senior students at Lincoln High receive the same deadly text message, it falls upon Helena Gallagher and an unlikely companion to solve the mystery and catch the killer. •••• High school student, Helena Gallagher is a murder fanatic. A devoted admirer of all things mysterious. Always watching crime documentaries on Netflix, she longs for a more exciting life. What she doesn't expect is for her small town in Michigan to become the centre of a very public murder investigation. What starts off as a harmless game soon turns sinister. Students are dying. Secrets are spilling. No one is safe. Would you die to keep a secret? * •Cover design by @laurellwrites
Broken Pieces: A Tale of Romance and Necromancy by Bdicocco
Broken Pieces: A Tale of Romance and Necromancy
Bdicocco
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  • Parts 12
Complete! Raizia has already died twice and she's not planning on dying again anytime soon. The 20-year-old necromancer makes ends meet by offering her resurrection services to a select few for an exorbitant fee. There's just one condition: she will only resurrect souls who have died within the past three days, and only for five minutes so they can share final goodbyes with their loved ones. But then she meets Aris, an attractive soldier reeling from the recent death of his mother. Raizia agrees to resurrect her, but when Aris ignores her cardinal rule, all hell breaks loose. As punishment for his deed, Raizia binds the soldier into her service. But Aris isn't going to come quietly... Fantasy ~ Romance ~ Adventure ~ Novella - - - Written for the 2021 Open Novella Contest, based on prompt #66: When you die, you come back. But you never come back the same. There's always a price to pay for resurrection... Open Novella Contest 2021 Round One Ambassador Pick and Short Lister Completed! Image by Rav89 on Deviantart.
The Lightning Jar by Bdicocco
The Lightning Jar
Bdicocco
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  • Parts 8
Winner of the September Serenade writing contest! Krista is no stranger to magic. She lives in the woods of Fard, a place where magical creatures--both friendly and unfriendly--roam free. One day, a creature known as an Elder gives her a small jar of lightning with two explicit instructions: 1) Deliver the jar to a trapped faerie. 2) Do not open the jar. But as she embarks on her journey and encounters others who have jars of their own, she begins to wonder what makes these jars so special, and who is this mysterious faerie who needs it... Fantasy - Short Story
Dangerous Thoughts by Bdicocco
Dangerous Thoughts
Bdicocco
  • Reads 31,306
  • Votes 3,120
  • Parts 28
*Wattys Winner 2022* Charles Abbot is finally living the life he has always dreamed of. At only 25, he has managed to turn his unique magical ability of copying memories into a profitable business. However, his comfortable life is shattered when he is tricked by a thief into extracting a dangerous memory. Not only does it reveal that there's a cult murdering children in their city, but by possessing this memory, Charles' life--and the lives of everyone close to him--are now in danger. Recruiting the help of a gay potion-maker and a ten-year-old lightning-wielding prodigy, Charles must now find that thief and try to put an end to this cult's workings. But it won't be easy. In a world where each magician's power is unique and at times undetectable, it's hard to know who to trust... Set in a world of magic inspired by 1860s Victorian England, Dangerous Thoughts is full of diverse characters and interesting twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of Sorcery of Thorns, Clockwork Angel, and Netflix's Stranger Things. Victorian Fantasy - New Adult - Diverse Characters ~70,000 words ~~~ Originally written for the 2020 Open Novella Contest; now a full-length novel! Awards: ONC 2020 Shortlister Winner in the "Sci-Fi/Fantasy" category for the 2020 Prime Awards Featured on the Badass Reads Ambassador Profile Featured on the Wattpad Stars official profile Featured on Wattpad's "Fresh Reads" list The Wattys 2022 Winner in Fantasy! If you are reading this story on any other website than W A T T P A D or Y O N D E R, then this story has been stolen, and you are likely getting a virus on your computer! Please beware of plagiarizing websites!
HIDDEN (#1, Gods Among Us) by MGHicks_reloaded
HIDDEN (#1, Gods Among Us)
MGHicks_reloaded
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  • Parts 60
After a steamy encounter with Asgard's Dark Prince unlocks her genetics, an unsuspecting scientist discovers not only are Gods real, she is one. *** When Shannon boards her flight to London, she's stunned her seatmate is actor Tod Corvus. Their rawly sensual union forges an unbreakable connection while uncovering hidden truths. With her sense of identity shattered, Shannon fears the destruction of everything she's worked to build in her life. Trusting her heart to another isn't on the agenda after her painful past. But more than her feelings are at stake. Mastering new powers presents its own set of challenges when annoyance generates a wall of fire or fear spawns a tornado. Adjusting to her new reality requires time she may not have. The God of Chaos never expected to be blessed with a soulmate, especially after the death of his immortal wife. Finding Shannon, then losing her within hours of her Goddess transformation is devastating. And it's his fault. As a new immortal of unknown background, she has no idea of the range of her abilities, how to protect herself, or even what dangers await her in the immortal world. Loki has never feared his enemies. Until now. Now, he has everything to lose. This is an early betareader draft and differs by more than 50k words in plot, characters, and scenes from the final published version currently available on all major retailers. As thanks to all the early Wattpad readers who provided feedback, I will be leaving this early draft for your enjoyment. Please see the end of the book for the cover, new description, and a sneak peek at the final book. The Triquetra Prophecy: HIDDEN - Complete TAKEN - Complete ORIGIN - Complete Awards: 1st: Amby Awards 2023 1st: The Sparkling Awards 2022, The Count Awards 2022 3rd: JamBoard Awards 2022 2nd: JamBoard Awards Best Kiss; Best Intimate Scene
Breaking the Ice (Book 1) by wolf_reaper407
Breaking the Ice (Book 1)
wolf_reaper407
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  • Parts 50
Luna was an orphan all her life. She loved adventures and travelling, too curious for her own good. She will get nosy and enter a hostile kingdom, meeting a cold and handsome prince named Sleet. She will scam hot-headed fire demons in the heart of a volcano, catching the attention of the patriotic and violent cousin of the king, Flare. She will venture into the deadly desert, befriending a scary-looking but very funny Scorch. She will be a spy among an elite group of trained assassins, vexing the embodiment of the devil himself. Five come together to make a difference. Together, they can bring about their kind's salvation...or damnation.
Seeing Myself In You by OttilieTow
Seeing Myself In You
OttilieTow
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  • Votes 212
  • Parts 15
*** ON HOLD *** Ernest and Ye-jun are two college students who couldn't be more different. When they're paired together for a project, they initially struggle to connect. But as they begin to collaborate, they discover unexpected common ground and develop a bond that transcends their differences. Along the way, they explore the power of art and love, discovering new things about themselves and each other. Through their transformative journey, Ernest and Ye-jun experience profound personal growth and self-discovery, ultimately emerging as stronger and more fulfilled individuals. Join them on this heartwarming and inspiring tale of friendship, love, and personal transformation. *The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this book are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred* 🥉Third-place winner for LGBTQ in the Sunflower Awards
The throne by Everlasting123456789
The throne
Everlasting123456789
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  • Votes 105
  • Parts 13
The Emperor Juan III Ganfa of Vidine empire had two sons from his wife the Empress, Sebastian and Felipe. However his hearth was stolen by a mere commoner who was after considered as his majesty's mistress. Their relationship led them to have a new and last prince of the emperor, Alexander. Those three princes died leaving behind their children who had to face the royalty's hardships sooner than expected. Charlos, Nathalien, Valeria, Valentina, Theodore, Romeo, Leonardo and Danatella. The eight princes and princesses of the empire. Each has his own path to lead. Totaly different from the others. Hearths would be broken. Souls would be burried. Paths would be chosen. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Hii There! I hope you're faring well whoever and where ever you are. I am a new writer. I love reading so much that i eventually started writing. But The throne is my first serious book. I wanted to prepare and plan before writing. Also, I was inspired by my bestfriend who changed my life by simply being there for me. She gave me the idea of this book. She practicly had the entire scenario in her head and i was able to collect those ideas and make them presentable for you to read. The book has a bunch of plot twists that are inspired by our real life. It is indeed a fantazy book. It is actually a serie. You'll be able to find love stories and broken hearthes and how every single person has a different choice and path in life. I am trying not to spoile it for you by not giving much information. I hope you can read and enjoy the book. I'll do my best in writing. Thank you for reading the message till the end.♡
Underneath ✓ by Queen_of_life_Heba
Underneath ✓
Queen_of_life_Heba
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  • Parts 33
ONC 2023 Shortlister & An Ambys 2024 Favourite (Fright) *** Accomplished writer Ríone Embers' life takes a turn when she learns from the solicitor that her dead mother has left her their childhood home in Loutham. It unearths memories buried deep in her past, threatening to unravel the life she has made since leaving that place. Seeking the advice of her therapist, she decides to confront the demons of her past. Nestled by the ocean, Loutham is a quiet town with no discerning feature that might make it different from any other American small town. It's forgettable, a mere pointer on a map. Yet it has a chilling secret hidden in the very waters by which it is situated. And it is calling Ríone to come back home. *** Started: 1/02/2023 Ended: 15/04/2023 Cover Credits: @MoranaInDesign (a total magician!)