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Dinosaurs Don't Dance | 1st Draft | Editing by JoelleSC
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Cowboys and dinosaurs. Where the western world had saurian denizens as normal as six-shooters. ═══════ 𝙿𝚁𝙴𝚅𝙸𝙴𝚆 Randall's scowl deepened. "It seems we differ in our understanding of what constitutes cruelty to God's creatures. I have no desire to subjugate nature through force when harmony can be cultivated through ethical practices. Our goal is to empower mankind through merit, not shows of dominance." Shaw's smile tightened slightly at the rebuke. "You paint me as some brutal slavedriver. Where does your morality stand with the hadrosaurs that pull our carriages? The Centrosaurus' ploughing your fields without pay or vacation, helpless before any whip or spur? Even the natives have already made use of Pachies (Pachycephalosaurus) to safeguard their land. A few scars mean little to creatures that dedicate their lives to man's service. These dinosaurs depend utterly on humans for survival. We could shoot them all and make this a man's world when we wanted. Oh, that's right! We did." ═══════ 𝙰𝙲𝙷𝙸𝙴𝚅𝙴𝙼𝙴𝙽𝚃𝚂 x12🏆 Contests awarded x2⭐ FEATURED on @ReshapeIt and @HistoricalFiction ═══════ 𝙷𝙸𝙶𝙷𝙴𝚂𝚃 𝚁𝙰𝙽𝙺𝚂 #1 | Old West (2025) #1 | 19th Century (2025) #1 | 1880 (2024-2025) #1 | Animal Cruelty (2023-2025) #1 | English Literature (2023-2025) #1 | Speculative Fiction (2023) ═══════ Written and published: 5 July 2023 - 6 Oct 2024 Edited: 27 May 2025 - Present *33 Chapters total! I'm currently editing the rest of the unedited!
A Memory of Starfires by Aravis-Brightspell
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Secrets abound within the walls of the old Elburke mansion, where 16-year-old Kari Miyazaki works as a part-time gardener, unaware of the events that would soon entwine her fate with its not-so-ordinary occupants. For nothing is what it seems with her eccentric employer, or the elusive young master of the house, or for that matter, the new transfer student at her school. Taren Leinier had sworn never to see her again, if it meant keeping her away from the inherent dangers of his razor-edged world. But after several years, he finds himself a student at Kari's school--and back into her life. For death's icy fingers had finally found her, and his enemies will stop at nothing to destroy all those he loves, to possess a terrible power that can bring the world to its knees. Cover layout and design: Aravis Brightspell Cover photos - credits to the original artists https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1151936410921437728/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/238690848970799076/
Rhyshannon Chronicles | Book 1:  A Path of Swords by Aravis-Brightspell
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On a day that began like any other, a fifteen-year-old boy lost everything he had ever valued--while gaining a Power that can shake the very foundations of two worlds. For David John Trent, nothing will ever be the same again after a near-death encounter with a cloaked assailant lands him in a hospital ICU. His reality starts to spiral out of control in what appears to be a never-ending nightmare, as he becomes the target of ancient, malevolent forces from another realm. David's only hope of survival rests in the hands of an exiled Druid who is shrouded in many secrets--and a Power that he can barely understand, let alone control. Thrust into the dark realm of Ervon, he now must walk a treacherous path of self-discovery--a path of swords--to face an immortal foe that threatens not only Ervon's existence, but the fate of his own world. ✧☽ ✧ 🗡 ✧ ☽ ✧ Laurel Wreath Awards 2023 Winner: Most Enthralling World Hall of Fame 2023 Awards 1st Place Winner: Adventure Sunset-Moon Awards 1st Place Winner: Action/Adventure Happiness Awards 2nd Place Winner: Fantasy/Adventure/Action ✧☽ ✧ 🗡 ✧ ☽ ✧ Cover Art by Aravis Brightspell
ashes to ashes | jim moriarty by con-fection
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"I will burn down the whole fucking world until you have nowhere to turn but my arms." Jim Moriarty has always loved fairytales. In particular, grim, macabre ones that end in bloodshed. You've been abused by your step-family for years - in every meaningful way, you embody the story of Cinderella. Except, in your version, Cinderella murders her family and burns the house down. When Sherlock Holmes is assigned to find the killers of your step-family, he inadvertently becomes obsessed with you. And when Sherlock is obsessed, Jim Moriarty becomes a man intrigued.
Achilles&Briseis: A Novel by AvatarAshdel
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Briseis of Pedasus is a princess with a dual fate. She is the daughter of an unknown goddess and a king obsessed with legacy. A legacy Briseis is unable to continue, much to her father's dismay. As the Trojan War begins, Briseis accepts a quest to kill a man in the name of a goddess who wants glory, and if Briseis succeeds, the curse upon her house will be reversed. This is a story of parents and children, love and hate, hope and dismay as characters question if it's impossible to change the fates which have been decreed for them. UNDERGOING EDITS EDITS BEGAN 5/05/2025 AS OF 07/02/2025 EDITS DONE: PRO-CH 8 UPDATES TWICE MONTHLY - ALMOST This is the first draft of this story. I participated in the Wattpad Bootcamp Mentorship Program which pairs mentees with mentors to work on a story of the mentee's choosing. This is the story I worked on with my mentor and it contains none of the changes which will be in the final draft. I hope you enjoy reading this first version. A deeper dive into the classic love story of the Trojan War, based on the poem I wrote also called Achilles&Briseis. The poem can be found on my profile if you would like to read it. The poem contains some spoilers for story lines that will appear in the novel. I feel compelled to say this story will not be a traditional retelling of the Iliad. This story is going to be something new among the conflicts we all know well from many years of the Iliad being told. No part of this story may be used to program AI. If you see this story anywhere besides Wattpad please make me aware. This is the only place I post stories. I don't have multiple accounts on this site, so this is the only profile this story should be posted on. Thank you, readers.
Celistia's Adventure Through the Worlds and other short things by Bi_nut123
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my books written thst are short and will never be official books unless i tough up ten i can write them . cover by @Stardust First short story Celistia Adventures through the Worlds . mental disorder clashes with Alice in Wonderland .
Secrets Of Maines (BWWM) by Bi_nut123
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Fifteen year old Heather Mcarthy, a sheltered black girl finally goes to a party after avoiding one for years but things don't end up as planned when she meets a strange boy with Glowing blue eyes and a haunting message that happens to be her Mate. She's thrust into a world of monsters: Wolves, Witches and Shapeshifters. Will she surieve ,find love and find herself? A tale filled with romance,heartbreak and war. pg-15 Language,violence,age gaps and death.
The Chronicles of Okira:  A Forbidden Bodyguard  Romance by Bi_nut123
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What happens if you fall for your Enemy? A cursed princess. An unstable boy. Fifteen-year-old Sebastian Weilder has grown in the many enclosed walls of the Kingdom of Okira. He envies and loathes the nobles and rich people of Golden Bruggen while his people struggle to stay alive but what happens when he, a mere solider gets upgraded to being a guard to Her Highness? A girl as young as him and his future oppressor. Will he learn the dangerous secrets that surround Okria and try not fall for his enemy? rated 16 :+For mature content and adult content. cover art made by @-DeeIsDead- To be written in 2023
The Underground by Giftednoob
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Delve into the abyss of a post-apocalyptic world where the surface is a wasteland infested with ravenous creatures born of the cataclysmic Great End. Mankind clings to survival in the sanctity of the underground, one of the last bastions of safety against the merciless outside world. In a landscape where humanity teeters on the brink of extinction, the aftermath has given rise to twisted versions of what once were ordinary people. Some have embraced the darkness, becoming psychopaths, while others have harnessed unimaginable power. A few have succumbed to a monstrous transformation that reflects the fractured state of the world they inhabit. Embark on a harrowing journey with Levian, a protagonist navigating the treacherous depths of the underground. As he grapples with the harsh realities of this new existence, the layers of mystery surrounding The Great End begin to unravel. Uncover the shocking truths that lie beneath the surface of this ravaged world, where each step forward reveals both peril and revelation. In the face of impending doom, Levian remains resolute, declaring, "Even if humanity may be coming to an end, I will still pursue my dream." His unwavering determination becomes a guiding light in the oppressive darkness, promising a tale that transcends the boundaries of survival and ventures into the realms of hope and resilience. WARNING! This narrative doesn't shy away from the brutal realities of its dystopian setting. Strong language punctuates the dialogue, and the fighting scenes are an unapologetic dance of gruesome bloodbath. Reader discretion is advised, as the story unfolds with an intensity that may not be suitable for all audiences, offering an immersive experience crafted for adults willing to traverse the unforgiving terrain of this post-apocalyptic saga. Thank you for joining the expedition into the shadows of "The Great End."
𝕹𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖌𝖔𝖑𝖉𝖊𝖓 (𝕾𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖊𝖓𝖕𝖑𝖆𝖞) by LadyMaryAverman
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How young is too young to be crowned a King? When sixteen-year-old Tybalt is burdened by kingship while still a child, he must convince his subjects that he's strong enough to wear the crown or risk the whole town of Nevergolden, demanding his blood. His friends struggle to accept him in his new role. His subjects do not want him as their leader. He's just too young in their eyes. With his sister forced to marry a teenage Lord from another town who she hates, will Tybalt cope with the struggles of Kingship or will the weight of the crown be too heavy to carry? [Thanks to JABrownOfficial for helping me with the blurb!] {Anyway, while this is a work of historical fiction, it's a screenplay. The episodes I wrote are thirteen and this is the first one (the pilot). I also added some pics and gifs of the characters! Unfortunately, their clothes in the photos and gifs don't quite match the descriptions, but I still want you to see the characters as I imagined them} <<Ps. English is not my native language. If you want to help me to improve the grammar, we can talk about it on discord>> Copyrights: All the copyrights belong to me, except for the pictures and gifs that are taken from movies, TV shows and other websites. The pictures and gifs are taken from: - Miracle workers - Merlin - Bridgerton - Anne with an "E" - Hwarang: The poet warrior youth - Pride and prejudice (starring Colin Firth) - The Serpent Queen - Outlander - Getty Images - Reign - Game of thrones - Once Upon a Time - Peaky Blinders - Gifs from Reface-app - The Green Knight - House of the Dragon