Step into a world lost to time with "Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic," a captivating collection of short stories that transport you to the ancient past. Each tale unfolds in a different fossil formation around the globe. Gain a glimpse into unseen times in natural history from the healing world of the Triassic, the ecological bloom of the Jurassic, and the waning days of the Cretaceous. Explore worlds much different from our own such as the sea of middle North America, the wetlands of southern Mongolia, and the forests of the Antarctic. Meticulously researched and vividly imagined, these stories strive to capture the authenticity and wonder of life during the Mesozoic era. Written in a style inspired by nature documentaries, each story offers a realistic and immersive glimpse into the behaviors, struggles, and triumphs of a diverse array of creatures that once roamed our planet. Whether it's the famous dinosaurs, the sky-faring pterosaurs, the long-forgotten marine reptiles, or the earliest ancestors of mammals, this collection brings the ancient world to life with compelling accuracy. Drawing inspiration from modern-day natural phenomena as well as the latest theories and discoveries in paleontology, these tales blur the line between fact and fiction, reviving the distant echoes of prehistoric life. Join us on this journey through time, where the wonders of long ago await your discovery. Experience life on Earth as it once was for over 180 million years. Welcome to the Prehistoric Wild.

Five warriors. Five elements. One destiny. The kingdom of Solarian stood in peace-until the banished Mistress of Darkness, Nyx, unleashed her fury, corrupting the balance between worlds. As chaos erupts, the mighty Cyclops of Destruction lays waste to the land, turning people to stone and tearing the city apart. But hope is not lost. In the midst of devastation, five chosen warriors awaken-each wielding a power tied to the elements: Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and Mind. United by fate and guided by the wisdom of their princess, Andromeda Rex, they must rise as Astral Warriors to restore order. With Tarus Fyr's raging flames, Aquaria Ren's relentless tides, Aris Wend's protective winds, Gaea Lan's unshakable earth, and Andromeda's mind-bending prowess, they stand against the forces of darkness. But victory comes at a cost. As Solarian begins to rebuild, one truth remains: this was only the first battle. The war has just begun.

❝When the clock stops ticking, and the only lights remaining are the stars above our heads, humanity will not surrender peacefully.❞ The unpredictable course of a rogue satellite will destroy Nina Hawthorne's city in two weeks. Depressed, she attempts to find somebody more worthy of saving than herself. * Cover by @randompeephere !! *

𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐭, 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐡𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐢. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝑽𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 ruled Clara's world-until chaos erupted and bodies began piling up. 𝐍𝐨𝐰, 𝒘𝒉𝒐'𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒔? Wʜᴏ ᴄᴀɴ sʜᴇ ᴛʀᴜsᴛ? Rᴇᴀᴅ Nᴏᴡ! --- 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑻𝒘𝒐 - 𝑰𝒎𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝑵𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒊𝒆 | Cᴀɴ ʙᴇ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴀꜰᴛᴇʀ ᴛʜɪs ʙᴏᴏᴋ!

In a world where secrets are deadly and trust is a luxury,Lena Mendoza is on a mission to uncover the truth behind her parents' mysterious deaths. Desperate for answers, she lands a job at V.E.I.L, a covert organization with more ties to her past than she could ever imagine. As she dives deeper into her investigation,Lena crosses paths with Liam, the older brother of her best friend, and discovers they share a dark connection-Operation Blackthorn, the mission that claimed both their parents' lives. With danger lurking at every turn, Lena must rely on her skills and newfound allies, including her close friend William, to navigate the treacherous waters of espionage and betrayal. But as tension builds and secrets unravel,Lena and Liam find themselves drawn to each other, their simmering attraction threatening to complicate their mission. In this high-stakes game of deception, can they uncover the truth without losing themselves-or each other-along the way?

This isn't a spooky story. Despite the title, A Ghost Story isn't about haunted houses or things that go bump in the night - it's about the origin of one of my central characters from the main storyline, The Ghost. Think of this more as a peek behind the curtain - a character's backstory, told in full. It's not quite a prologue, and it's not required to follow the main plot, but it gives you a deeper look into why one of my most important characters became who he is. Hope you enjoy the story Von Laront was just a kid trying to help his brother. Trying to keep his mother breathing. Trying to hold on to what little good was left in their broken, magic-torn kingdom. But one night... one choice... was all it took to shatter everything.

☆ Shortys 2024 Shortlister ☆ Keep your eyes open with the tales of the night. A collection of short horror stories. ★ NOTE: All stories are written in present tense with second person POV. (For more information, please see the "Contents" chapter.)

[WLW] An ambitious scientist won't let anything get in the way of her dreams--not even death. ⚓︎ When Malia set out to sea, she expected to make a life-changing discovery; instead, she received a life-ending doom. But death isn't her end, and she's granted another chance by the very ocean that she died in. That's according to Beatrice, a thousand-year-old water spirit that shows her the ways of their kind. After all, Malia isn't the first to be reborn, and countless souls lost at sea still live underwater, tasked with saving mortals from the same fate. It's a tough job, but if Malia does it right, she can win back her life on land. However, vengeful souls lurk in the waters, determined to destroy the mortals above them. These ghouls were the ones that killed Malia, but if she wants to return to the surface, she'll have to face them in a fight for her mortal life or eternal death. ⚓︎ SURVIVAL KIT ✓ Sapphic romance ✓ Magical "mermaids" ✓ Underwater adventures ✓ Science (specifically physics) FEATURED: ★ For AAPI Heritage Month and Pride Month ★ @FreeTheLGBT Pride Awards 2024 - Grand Winner ★ @Fantasy, @adventure ★ Former Amb profiles @talesofthedeep, @CitifiedFantasy, @ReshapeIt, @mythandlegend, @QuickFantasy, @YAFantasy, @The_Reading_Room ★ @AstaniaCommunity, @PrideReads ONC 2023 ENTRY Word Count: +33k Genres: Fantasy/Low Fantasy, Adventure, Romance Written: 05 FEB 2023 - 24 FEB 2023 Narrative: Third Person Limited, Past Tense ★ Cover and graphics made by the amazing @MoranaInDesign! ★ This story is only available on Wattpad by @laurendoubleu.

Welcome to the Veil or rather-my condolences. A slow-burn fantasy with a hint of romance, a pinch of action and mystery and a generous sprinkle of dark humour. Here you'll find mean angels, polite demons and grim reapers escorting souls (saints, sinners and mostly, comely ones) while juggling afterlife paperwork. Meet Clark Parker, ex-saint turned scourge of hell turned reaper, in search of her proverbial 'soulmate' while she fights rogue souls and deals with death and bureaucracy. #enemiestolovers #slow-burn #reincarnation #GoodOmensbutSexy #cleanromance *** Synopsis: For 500 years, she has been condemned to suffer. Clark Parker is reincarnated thirteen times, only to live a cruel life. In her final life, she dies a Saint, and the Veil offers her release: a chance at peace, at bliss-rebirth without sorrow. She refuses. Clark doesn't want to come back. She wants answers. But the truth she seeks lies deep within the Old Archives, a place forbidden to all but reapers. And she isn't one-not yet. To become an envoy of death, she must destroy what remains of her grace and taint her soul. And there is only one place to break a Saint: Hell. There, among the ruined and the wretched, she will rise. Through torment. Through the ranks of demons, and ascend as a reaper. But the closer she comes to the truth, the colder the world becomes. Because some secrets are chained for a reason. And some names should stay in the dark. [updates every weekend]

In the midst of the Salem Witch Trials, a resentful woman employs the help of an executed victim's ghost to solve the growing mystery of the conspirator behind the trials. *** Salem, 1692: Witches are feared, and rumors are spreading of the wicked deeds they commit after dark. As tensions rise, more and more men and women find themselves at the mercy of their townspeople. One of the first to die? Elizabeth Varlett, an innocent woman. Anne Blight had the misfortune of watching her die while on trial - but she soon learns Elizabeth is far from dead. And when Anne starts to see strange visions and bloodstained memories that don't belong to her, she realizes that something far larger than false accusations is brewing within Salem. And if she cannot solve this growing mystery, then her life may be the next one at the stake. -----　✼　----- INCLUDES: ✼ Dynamic detective duo ✼ Race for survival ✼ Unraveling mysteries of history ✼ A fight for feminism FEATURED: ✼ @OpenNovellaContest Round One Ambassador's Picks, Honorable Mentions, @lgbtq's Pride Award Grand Winners ✼ @Mystery, @StoriesUndiscovered, @WattpadWitches, @HistoricalFiction, @lgbtq 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚: 02/07/2023 𝙀𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚: 04/20/2023 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩: 26k 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙚𝙨: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller 𝘾𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧: @rissacorbyn © 2023 [First Edition]