"But there has to be a way! You are the only one who can help me. Please," I pleaded, feeling desperate. "I can't help you. This curse can't be broken, Hazel. I'm afraid there is no other way," she said sadly, shaking her head. "One of you has to die." ∞ One rainy September night, four friends entered the Waverly Hills Sanatorium to take shelter from the rain. The diary of a dead nurse was hidden in a broken-down room. It gave them a terrible curse. It awakened a ghost who wanted their souls. Now Hazel must race against time and find a way to break the curse before the ghost can claim the soul of the only person she's ever truly loved... Can she? ∞ [word count: 99,700] 🏆 Wattpad India Awards 2019 winner (Judge's Choice in horror/paranormal) 🏆 Stories Undiscovered (Wattpad Studios): "DIAMOND" reading list 🏆 Highest ranking: #10 in Paranormal 🏆 Second place in April Blue Rose Awards 2019 in Paranormal #wattys2019 entry!

Beta's daughter Elanor Lunaire of the Moon Mist pack expects that on her eighteen birthday she will be mated to her boyfriend, the pack's future Alpha. When he is humiliatingly mated to her twin sister in front of her friends and family, however, it sets off a chain of events that will change her life forever. And when bodies with strange bite marks begin appearing across pack lands, Elanor is thrust into a world of goddesses, magic, and terrifying creatures alongside the wolf kingdom's royal family-and her true mate, Prince Edmond. What Elanor discovers about her true self might challenge everything she's ever known-if only she can save herself, her family, and wolfkind in time.

Aurora has been neighbours with Arlo since she was just eight years old, yet the two of them could not be further apart. The one thing that brings the two together is the treehouse at the bottom of their yards, a place where their heaviest secrets lie, a place that is never spoken of yet is the most evident thing in their lives. She thought that he despised her, that he ignored her in school because her existence infuriated him. But what she didn't know, was that Arlo had been madly in love with her from the very moment he laid eyes on her. What will happen when Aurora is forced to move in with his family? How will they be able to keep their hidden love hidden? And how long will it take her to realise that it was not at all hidden in the first place? - Aurora Taylor had sought for the comfort of Arlo Scott's embrace ever since her eight-year-old self found herself living next door to him. Their love for one another was buried beneath the heaviness of their lives, the events which led them to one another seemingly never-ending. - Join Aurora in her journey of discovering Arlo's secret love for her, a love that had been kept hidden for nine years. #BOOK 01 of the Scott Family series (can be read as a standalone)

When you come from the bloodthirsty gods and goddesses, you become bloodthirsty yourself. When they force you to feel their power, or either make your life a hellish experience in order to get what they want from you, chances are, you'll do what they tell you to. Bloodthirsty gods. Painful games that force people to fight to the death in order to get a small chance of survival. Love that turns tragic. Mythical beings who are all very much real. And of course, lots and lots of chaos and magic. If this sounds interesting, check this story out. You will meet the Blood Witch, forced to kill for the bloodthirsty gods who have taken her captive. You'll meet the warlocks who are kind, not evil, and all want to protect their friends and family. You'll be faced with the gods of this world, who are all very twisted and demented, a bit more evil than you'd think originally.

A no-nonsense IRS agent sent to investigate a family business for tax fraud finds it difficult to do her job when the suspect is so frustratingly adorable. ~~~A 2021 WATTY AWARD WINNER!~~~ ***** Summer Hong is good at her job. As a field agent for the IRS's criminal investigation division, she knows never to let things get personal. Her resolve is tested, however, when she meets the beguiling Holly Layton. Holly loves Christmas, and loves the Layton Christmas Tree Farm even more. If only her father would take her seriously and let her play a bigger role in the company. Dealing with an IRS agent breathing down their necks isn't what she had in mind, though. Still, if she succeeds in somehow making the problem go away, maybe she'll finally get the recognition she deserves. But how do you get rid of a "problem" you secretly have a crush on?

Allison, a dedicated manager at SelectMart and single mom, never expected to succumb to the charms of Nick, a seasonal hire brought on for the Christmas rush, but how could she resist the only man that's managed to win over her niece and ward, Lucy? As sparks fly under the seasonal glow, little does she know that her clandestine lover is hiding more than just their secret romance. Nick is actually the billionaire CEO of SelectMart, undercover as an hourly worker in order to get a better understanding of warehouse efficiency and his workers' needs. As the holidays draw near, Allison falls harder than she ever could have imagined, and even Lucy seems to enjoy having Nick around. Can Nick keep his identity under wraps, or will the truth tear them apart, leaving the holiday season colder than ever? WARNING: This story contains explicit sexual content, strong language, and depictions of terminal illness 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.

When Charlotte agrees to fake date bad boy Mason to make her best friend and secret crush, Ben, jealous, she thinks it will be a simple arrangement. The rules are clear and she's certain of her goal: make Ben fall in love with her. So why does it seem like the lines always blur when Mason is around? *** Charlotte Anderson has secretly been in love with her best friend, Ben Hathaway, since childhood, though he's never seen her as anything but the girl next door. After witnessing Ben kissing another girl at a party, a heartbroken Charlotte accidentally admits her crush to notorious bad boy Mason Reed... who also happens to be one of Ben's closest friends. But Mason isn't going to tell Charlotte's secret; instead, he suggests they fake a relationship to make Ben jealous. They create a set of strict rules for the arrangement: no kissing when Ben isn't around, no sex, and no falling in love. But as their fake relationship progresses, and Mason's walls break down, Charlotte finds herself questioning her true feelings for both boys, and wondering if some rules are meant to be broken-especially when it comes to love. [[word count: 100,000 - 150,000]] Cover designed by Gillian Goulet (This story is a standalone title in the Dependency series) [[Wattpad Editors Choice: June 2021]]

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