|| A Gladiator's Queer Star-Crossed Love Story|| *** The former Champion of Champions gladiator seizes a chance to forge the next prodigy of the arena, but when his bull-headed student and would-be-lover proves to be a hardcore enemy of the Empire, they both must decide what's worth fighting for. *** Three defeated Roman legions escaped to a whole new world through a mysterious portal. Their new Empire is savage, merciless and bloodthirsty, especially toward the natives of Naciscor - - the Barbarians. This descendants of Rome love their gladiatorial games no less than the Romans on Earth. When the former Champion of Champions Maximus seizes the chance to train the next champion of the arena when his school buys a new barbarian slave, his path to the pinnacle of his career is not easy. The bull-headed student and would-be-lover proves himself a hardcore Enemy of the Empire, sworn to destroy it. Then, the Empress bids Maximus to annihilate this Enemy, offering him a lot more than the Champion of Champions' title as a reward. So, Maximus must decide if he is a puppet of Imperial propaganda, or a man who fights for more than glory, more than his own life, more than anything he used to value. *** First published: February 1, 2022

She hates the Dragons that rule over her. But can she resist the undeniable allure of the powerful Dragon King? Avaline, a humble human teacher, lives in fear of her world's dragon rulers. But when she saves the young dragon princess's life, she finds herself unexpectedly conscripted by the royal family as an au pair-and face-to-face with the smoldering, intimidating Dragon King. Ava knows she should be grateful for a life of servitude in the royal palace, an honored position for a human like her. What she doesn't expect is the draw she feels to the King, who turns out to be so much more than a dangerous brute. Will Ava follow her heart straight into the Dragon King's arms? WARNING: This story contains explicit sexual content, sexual harassment, violence, attempted murder, lopsided power dynamics, and mentions of illness that may be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. *** 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.

To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana

Lex Steele is a ruthless Alpha, a notorious killer, Kaelyn Hart's sworn enemy-and her fated mate. When he kidnaps her, what will she do? Kaelyn Hart has spent the years since her father's murder trying to step into his shoes as the Alpha of the Silverfang pack-and to avenge his murder at the hands of Lex Steele, the infamous and bloodthirsty Alpha of the Shadowclaw pack. But when Kaelyn and Lex discover that they're mates during a heated chance encounter, he kidnaps her and keeps her captive at his pack house. Can she find a way to escape, or is their bond the key to ending the war between their packs? Written by: Elena Sterling WARNING: This story contains explicit sexual content, strong language, kidnapping, and depictions of violence and starvation that may not be suitable to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. *** 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.

When downtrodden outcast Celeste unknowingly initiates a fated mate search, she's whisked away into the secret werewolf world of a powerful Alpha, Blake. But to be claimed by her mate, Celeste must find her wolf and beat the intrigues of a haughty rival Luna. Season 1 of The Astronomical Odds *** Broke, lonely, and unloved, stray werewolf Celeste's life flips upside down when she stumbles upon her Fated Mate, powerful Alpha Blake, by accident. Overwhelmed by the intensity of the connection between them, Blake whisks Celeste to his pack's lair, a luxurious resort in the Rocky Mountains. But their happily ever after won't come easily. Blake's under pressure to mate a powerful Luna to defend his pack's territory against rogues, and Celeste is...not it. She's a stray Omega who can't shift. The pack looks down on her. She can't even go into heat! When perfect Luna Scarlett turns up, spreading lies about being Blake's true Fated Mate, Celeste finds herself in an impossible situation. Can she prove herself worthy of the pack's expectations, unleash her inner Luna, and, most importantly, win her Fated Mate's love? Or will she be destined to be outcasted forever?

-- Wattys 2021 Winner!-- When Luis, an Alpha werewolf, learns his mate Rowan is human, he worries Rowan won't accept him, only to discover that his mate is more essential to the werewolf world than anyone could have guessed. ***** Eighteen-year-old Rowan Arti just wants to enjoy the mountain air and scenic views on his senior camping trip. The last thing he anticipated was Luis Delgado, his quiet and brooding peer who suddenly seems to be everywhere. As unexplainable forces pull him towards Luis, Rowan uncovers a secret in himself that even the pack couldn't have predicted. And with unknown dangers closing around them, Rowan might just be the key to the pack's survival. [[word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Cover designed by Regina Dionela Book One of the Solar Flare series

Orphaned, bullied, and broken-can this rogue werewolf claim her fate as a powerful Luna? Lila Silverstone has spent her entire life being ridiculed. As an orphaned werewolf raised by Rogues, she works herself to the bone just to survive. But then the smoldering and mysterious Caden Wilder shows up on her doorstep and whisks her off to Wildwood College of Transformation, a prestigious werewolf university. Lila hopes that she can find out some information about her family-especially when it's revealed that she, a forgotten nobody, is fated to be the Luna mate of a strong Alpha...maybe someone like Caden. But Lila doesn't fit in with her beautiful, cruel roommates or the rest of their rich classmates, and they'll go out of their way to drive her out of the school. Can Lila rise above the bullying and uncover the truth about her past? Will she find her fated mate and claim her rightful place as his Luna? Or will the crushing weight of her past and her own insecurities shatter her heart forever...? WARNING: This story contains strong language, depictions of bullying, depictions of domestic abuse and childhood trauma, and explicit sexual content that may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. *** 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.

What if all those fairytales you read about were true? Only...they weren't your typical happily ever after. Levi awakes to find himself in a hospital bed after being in a coma for two weeks in a small town called Riverton with no memories of who he is. With the help of a newfound friend, Levi struggles to regain his memories of his life before the hospital, and as he retraces his steps, he runs into a familiar girl named Elyssa. For some unexplained reason, he feels drawn to her, but is shocked when she starts blabbering about how most of the people from the town were actually characters in a storybook under a sleeping curse. That's not even the crazy part. She couldn't expect him to believe that he, an orphan of all people, was supposed to be some prince destined to break the curse. That he was meant to save this mystical kingdom from Snow White and the Dragon Rokoda. He wasn't some prince, and he most certainly was no dragon slayer. But when he does come to remember his life in Riverton...will it be correct? Or just another trick invented by the curse? In a world called Meadowpeak, the Dragon King is presumed dead, left this world behind years ago and abandoned his people to suffer under the hands of Snow White's ancestors. Now, after centuries, dragons are scarce. Most of them were hunted and killed by Snow White and her lineage, fearing that the Dragon King would one day return to take back his kingdom. As Levi journey's through Riverton to discover who he is, join his story in Meadowpeak as he trains with Rumplestiltskin to stop Snow White from casting her curse to keep the next Dragon King off her throne. What happens when the hero's become the villain's? Take the next step, open the first page, and see what happens once upon a time ...