Nothing much of interest ever happens in Yamaguchi's little scrap town on the outskirts of the habitable continent. Just scavenging and sales. So, when his long-time friend, Kageyama, bursts through Yamaguchi's door in a panic brandishing a magnificent object branded with the Mark of the Firefly, a wealthy neighboring empire, he doesn't have much of a choice but to leave town. Breaking onto a continental freight train, getting caught and rescued multiple times, and becoming one of the main players in a continent-wide game of espionage and royalty was not exactly on Yamaguchi's to-do list, but what other choice does he have?

*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!

Diamonds and deals are currency, and the devil is in the details... Stephen Bonaparte is a boy with a voice in his head. Stephen (and the voice) want to escape from the orphanage and the abusive nuns that hurt him because of his green hair and untrained magical abilities. After Stephen is adopted by the mysterious Bethany Andrews, he is thrown into a magical world where diamonds and deals are currency, and no one is safe. After his adoption ritual, and a kidnapping attempt, Stephen utters a prophecy. The lowborn children shall come, winter will guide them. The children of space and time will hide them. The queen of summer will find them, and the golden kingdom will bind them. Now, Stephen must discover the meaning of this Prophecy, and the origin of the Voice, while surviving the dangerous world he finds himself in, or die trying.

A story of star-crossed lovers couldn’t be more cryptic. When two gods Monaxia and Ari’el are captured by mad scientists bent on discovering the Secrets of the Universe, the lovers have no choice but to immerse themselves in an alternate reality where they’re oblivious mortals in an unusual world. But what happens when their god friends from reality come to save them? Will they be able to wake up, and what type of horrors could be waiting for them when they do? Meanwhile, in this alternate universe, two brothers Pete and Allen battle to make sense of what the hell is going on with all these gods wandering around while another guy named Eidan is fighting for the right to stay alive. Viva la revolucion! No, scratch that. All he wants is to love and be loved, and if he’s able to prove that he’s not as dangerous as everybody thinks, maybe Farrah might actually give him a chance. WARNING: complex sciences and ideas are represented here. This work is not a light read, and while escapist readers might enjoy the plot, skimming lines and paragraphs isn't recommended. If you find yourself confused, go back and read the parts you skipped. I guarantee it's explained there :) Original Copyright © April 2013. Continued Copyright © November 2013

The Nobel yet feared captain jåghan, his partner and his crew go on adventures on the sea far and wide and are confronted with battles from traitors, monsters of all descriptions, romance of all shapes and forms and more. The First book of a series. Jåghan: pronounced "yaygan"

2020 Watty Award Winner: Science Fiction In the city of Slatehallow, Eldon begins having strange dreams about a giant mechanical bird attacking the foreign city of Ironport. When his childhood friend, Timothy, arrives at Slatehallow, a strange power is awakened in Eldon, one he doesn't quite understand. Joining forces with the mysterious Marquise of Millingford and her Master, Eldon and Tim will begin training like they did in their youth, uncovering truths from their past and discovering who the real enemy is. #1 in #dystopianfuture: 12/12/20 IMPORTANT: If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad, you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in it's original, safe form, please go to: https://www.wattpad.com/story/218850058-a-timely-knight Thank you.

A hidden tower. A trapped servant. An evil enchantress. Sound familiar? In a bygone world of steam and airships, Alek builds singing automatons for the villainous Lady Elise, hoping that one day he can buy his freedom. Everything changes when a healer's apprentice happens upon the tower. With Felix's help, Alek learns of a whole new world beyond the boundaries of his tower. If they're lucky, he can escape the Lady's grasp once and for all. But to do so, they'll need allies, ingenuity, and a lot of courage. Read on for a tale rife with adventure, magic, and unexpected love, set against the backdrop of a familiar fairy tale. WINNER of LGBTQ/OnceUpon LGBT Fairytale Retelling Contest! https://www.wattpad.com/353142574-contests-contest-3-once-upon-a-time-results

(TOP FOUR WINNER!) When undercover investigator Kai Ewans is sent to the Steampunk world of Gaia to hunt down a serial killer, he doesn't expect to fall for the lead detective on the case at a fancy dress party. Detective Ash Calvin is attracted to Kai, until he discovers the lies... Will Ash and Kai learn to work together to find the killer? Or will the killer find them first? TOP PICK AMBYS 2023 - Novella Science Fiction WINNER - Equal Fourth place for the ONC 2020 (Steampunk / LGBT / Romance / Crime)

Emotions are too fragile. Bonds are too easy to break. Car racing is illegal in London, meaning, of course, that it's still done anyway. Gears and Steam, a small team of racers consisting Edmund, a mechanic who just wants to forget his past, Freddie, a concerned manager that just wants what's best for her family, and Theo, a racer who will stop at nothing to protect his team, would give anything to win the latest Grand Prix. London's police force would do anything to shut down the races. The two sides of this legal war collide when Jules, a young undercover agent, is sent to investigate and shut down the races. Jules believes he's meant for this job, but unexpected bonds with the members of Gears and Steam only leads to betrayal. He finds that lying might be harder than he thought.