She's stranded in a scorching desert, and he's the leader of a fearsome shifter gang. When Sabrina, a nomadic influencer with a mysterious past, gets stuck in the heart of the Arizona desert, she crosses paths with the Devil Dogs, a notorious motorcycle club. In exchange for rescue, Sabrina offers herself to Maddox, their strong and alluring commander of the club. A sudden attraction ignites between them, setting off a dark and dangerous romance. However, Maddox is hiding a terrible secret-his group are literal devil dogs, menacing and violent shifters with a vendetta against humanity. As Sabrina and Maddox navigate their explosive chemistry amidst the chaos, Sabrina's quest to find her missing brother threatens to unearth even more dangerous truths. Amidst the turmoil, can their impending relationship weather the explosive revelation? And is Sabrina ready to confront the terrifying reality of Maddox's monstrous guise? WARNING: This story contains abandonment; abuse; kidnapping; poverty; profanity; sexual content; and stalking; allusions to past trauma, childhood trauma, and genocide; discussions and depictions of sex work; and explicit depictions of death, violence, gore, and domestic violence that may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. Cover design by Mayhem Cover Creations *** This story is part of a special collection of YONDER Originals now available on Wattpad! Unlock part-by-part or the full story with Wattpad Coins.

The wielders are coming, and they're ready for violence. With a cub in her arms, Arietta James, a dedicated vet technician in training, flees for her life and the life of the little shifter she's ready to die to protect. Her escape lands her right in the heart of the enemy territory: the shifters. Gavriel O'Connor, steadfast leader of the shifter territory, has worked too hard on rebuilding and unifying his people to allow a human to run rampant in his domain. Fully intending to turn her away, Gavriel prepares to rid his territory of another nuisance. Until his shifter side won't let him. There are too many questions about this young woman and not enough answers. His biggest question: how did she end up with one of his own? Arietta didn't imagine she'd live this long. Between the shifters and the wielders, she's braced for her final moments. However, when the shifters begrudgingly welcome her into their territory, she must make a decision: stay loyal to those of her kind, or reveal to the shifters a problem that could wipe them out entirely. Before it's too late-for them and for her. Season 1 of The Fated Series

Wattys Shortlist 2022 - In the shadow of a ruined world, survival comes at a cost. Decades after modified radiation bombs decimated the earth, the survivors of New Australia live in fractured Zones-regions ruled by scarcity, controlled by gangs, and governed by fear. The bombs didn't just destroy cities; they unleashed two devastating plagues. D.V.B, a deadly airborne illness, wiped out millions. But M.A.D was worse-a mind- warping disease that turns victims into violent, flesh-hungry predators. In the RedZone, where hope is a luxury and danger is routine, Violet Warrendale has learned to hide in plain sight. By day, she's the reluctant daughter of a prominent gang leader. By night, she's Viper-a deadly ghost in the underworld, wanted for assassination. Vi has only one goal: escape Lake Darling and disappear. For good this time. But when the military storms the RedZone and abducts everyone under twenty-eight, her plan shatters. Imprisoned in a Reproduction Facility-where survival means obedience-Vi must conceal her identity from the enemy. Worse, her cellmate is the gangster responsible for her brother's disappearance. With enemies on every side, secrets buried deeper than the fallout, and a rebellion brewing in the blood-soaked cracks of the system, Vi has a choice: stay hidden, or burn it all down. ... Enemies to Lovers Young Adult Post Apocalyptic Mature (18+) ...

Two girls. Two secrets. Only one can survive. Years before Nelle Wychthorn plans her escape, Tabitha Catt may unearth something in a Horned God's lair that is the key to freedom. Cover Design by Ren Tachibana

Thirteen years ago, Harley lost her family. Though it left some damage, she's finally ready to return to her family's pack and start her own tale. But writing a happy ending is much harder than she thought. Will Grey is a rogue hunter. Thirteen years ago, he was Harley's brother's best friend. Now all grown up and more attractive than ever, Will is Harley's closest connection to the past. Trapped between wanting to forget her past and desperately needing something familiar to hold onto, Harley isn't quite sure where to categorize Will. As Harley tries to make a home for herself, bigger problems appear on the horizon. Her family wasn't victim to a random rogue attack, but instead something much, much worse. Will she be able to find her spot in her family's pack? Or will something else wipe her out first?

An arranged mating. Two enemy Packs. A killer on the loose. Angelina Montgomery has lived the life of a lone wolf for more than five years. Exiled from her Pack, Angelina has created a life among the non-shifters- a people she considered more friend than foe. When she receives a call, Angelina must return to the place she once called home. Her baby sister is missing, and all clues point to the Silver Dawn Pack. Mason Ward has had his hands tied since he came into Authority as the Alpha of the Silver Dawn Pack. After serving in the Armed Legions for more than a decade, Mason has settled into a life more on the quiet side. He had known that his mating would be a cold arrangement, one not chosen by the hands of Fates. He had no choice but to surrender. His hands were tied, and there was nothing he could do about it. WARNING MATURE LANGUAGE SEXUAL CONTENT VIOLENCE

A lovestruck demigoddess, unaware of her royal status, makes a shocking discovery about her family, and impulsively follows Hades to the underworld to escape Zeus's wrath. ******* Lexi Maxwell has grown up surrounded by wealth and privilege, but also by rules. The rare moments of freedom that she enjoys come when she's out horseback riding, but even then there are strictures on where she can go-and with whom. When she arrives home for a weekend-long celebration, Lexi is surprised by the number of eligible bachelors who vie for her attention. She doesn't have a lot of experience with the opposite sex, but these loudmouth, arrogant boys fail to impress her. Enter the mysterious Luke Carrington. Lexi is instantly drawn to him, but despite his charm and intelligence, her parents and godfather warn her to stay away from him. Lexi, however, cannot be deterred. When she learns that her life has been one long lie, and the people claiming to be her family aren't who they say they are, Lexi turns to Luke for solace. It doesn't take long for him to earn her trust, and her heart, and suddenly Lexi is willing to follow him anywhere to keep him close. Even into the underworld. A Goddess Unraveled is now a published book! Not only is the retail version longer, it includes a surprise about Lexi's parentage! AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK AND EBOOK THROUGH penguinrandomhouse.com AND VARIOUS RETAIL OUTLETS THAT SELL BOOKS. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or bad karma will befall you. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any online platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD, or purchase the book at any retail outlet.

After falling in love with Hades and moving to the underworld, an ambitious, untried demigoddess makes a bid for the position of queen. ******* In the sequel to LEXI'S UNDOING, Lexi ditches her old life to live with her handsome god in his castle of the dead. Actually, the place is not so bad, and she forms a bond with some of the inhabitants who have suffered under the rule of their oppressors. Lexi's compassionate nature doesn't let their exploitation go unchecked, and egos fly when she challenges the gods to change their evil ways. Oh, and there's also the matter of Hades's mate to manage. CONTENT WARNING: This story may offend the sensibilities of those unfamiliar with the sexual exploits of the gods. I suggest you drop your inhibitions at the door and embrace your inner nymph. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or Zeus will strike you down with a lightning bolt. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD. COVER ART for this story and the rest of the Lexi series was done by @arpeggio-

The new queen of the underworld is put through her paces when a prophecy foretells a future in which she's responsible for the survival of the gods. ***** There are certain things we just cannot plan for, and Lexi discovers this when a strange phenomenon plagues the Titans of Mount Olympus. While the gods play it off, citing their immortality will save them, Lexi is determined to find the cause and reverse the damage. But that is not the only phenomenon she is managing, as she and Hades plan for something neither one expected to happen so soon. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. Please do not attempt to plagiarize or the monsters of Tartarus will eat you. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any platform other than WATTPAD, I did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD. CONTENT WARNING: Chapters with steamier scenes will be labeled as such. If you have already read books one and two, I expect you will be eagerly awaiting them. COVER ART for this story and the rest of the Lexi series was done by @arpeggio-

Winner of @The_Dead_Room's Walking Dead Awards in the Best Post-Apocalyptic Story category! When cerulean eyes met molten amber, Daphne felt drunk on him. The combination of adrenaline and his utter maleness was heady, and she took in his slicked dark hair and salt and pepper beard with a ragged breath. He smelled like leather and cigars and paradise and she wanted to squirm from the heat. Best rankings: #1 in #negan, #1 in #jeffreydeanmorgan, #4 in #thewalkingdead <3 [NeganXOC] [Up to end of S7 semi-canon compliant] Warnings: Violence, coarse language, graphic sex scenes Photo credits to AMC.