A science-fantasy romance inspired by the myths of Hades and Persephone ~~~ Twenty-year-old Kore's got her whole life ahead of her. All she has to do now is die. Finally of age for exposure to the pseudovirus, she's soon to be transformed and reborn as a Variant--one of those who can live freely outside of the carefully-controlled living habitat dome known as Gaia. Only then will she be able to follow through with her betrothal to King Aidoneus Hades--a man she's met just once but who makes her blood run hot. Only then may she attend the prestigious university for the newly transformed she's been daydreaming about for years. But as her symptoms start to manifest and preparations for the wedding begin, tragedy strikes, threatening the life of Gaia dome itself. Luckily, Kore's become a Variant the likes of which her world hasn't seen in hundreds of years...and the only one with the power to save Gaia and everyone living within it. If she can survive her new life long enough to learn to control it, that is. (I will be making major edits to every chapter of this story in the near future. This will involve totally replacing the content of all existing chapters here and on Inkitt as well as resubmitting the stories entirely to Scribblehub and RoyalRoad. If you're reading this story anywhere other than Wattpad, Inkitt, Scribblehub or Royal Road, you're reading a pirated version.) CW: story contains sex, violence, and some elements of body horror

MAGIC BRINGS POWER AND POWER BREEDS WAR. There hasn't been magic in the Five Nations since The Last War, but something dangerous is brewing and the Grand Duchess can't seem to run away from the destiny that calls to her. After the Yeladelian royal family is slaughtered in their sleep, the surviving Grand Duchess Manya Kovnokozi makes a harrowing escape into a neighbouring kingdom. She knows there's a traitor among her that desperately wants to end the great Kovnokozi line, so Manya knows her only chance of finding said traitor is to not be a Kovnokozi at all. Under an assumed identity, Manya's plans to reclaim the Frostborn Throne go awry when she's whisked away to a foreign court as the Lady Lilianna Griffith for the Season. Her disguise at foreign court falters when an ancient power within Manya begins to bubble to the surface, painting a new and more perilous target on her back. Manya is stuck in a dizzying game of power, revenge, treachery, and a blossoming attraction to a crown prince that puts them both in more danger than they know. High Court has always been said to be a deadly affair, but this Season will prove just how deadly it can get. After all, revenge is a dish best served cold. BOOK ONE IN "THE NETHERWORLD TRILOGY" Word count: 100,000 - 120, 000 Cover by @-decepted

What would you do if someone had complete control over your life? Would you roll over and take their orders, or would you fight back? In this world, bonded Protecteds have absolute control over their Guardians, some utilizing their powers sparingly while others go full throttle. Training their gifts, Protecteds and Guardians keep everyday people safe. Though, when long-standing dynamics begin to crumble and shift, and relieving the world of abnormalities becomes too much, some things must be re-examined. Follow these Guardian/Protected pairs as they wade through life's turbulent waters: (1) Brandon and Tina, Enemies working hard to not reach full fisticuff status, (2) Ashley and Roscoe, Lovers in every sense of the word, (3) Dee and Denzel, a Mutual and comedic pair learning to peacefully coexist, (4) Hailey and Monáe, long-standing besties with a Friendly G/P bond, (5) and Alexander and George, Abuse G/Ps stuck in a brutal cycle of mistreatment. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT AHEAD - language, violence, sex, alcohol use, brief allusions to self-harm, and abuse. The ❤️ emoji is used to identify chapters that include sexual situations. Cover created by: CEJeffery Some of Obey's Impressive # Rankings: #002 - SpiritAnimal #018 - Obey #023 - MatureRomance #024 - Freeform #050 - PsychicAbilities #056 - Exorcist #101 - OriginalStory #106 - EnemiesToLovers #134 - Guardian #152 - Protective #172 - University #564 - Paranormal

{WATTY'S 2020 WINNER & EDITOR'S PICK.} Hopeless romantic and aspiring writer Mare Atwood has fallen madly in love with her childhood correspondent. There's only one catch-she doesn't know who he is. When the beaus of Star's Crossing return from boarding school to begin the courting season, Mare is determined to uncover the identity of her writer, flout her family's intentions of orchestrating an advantageous marriage, and procure the life of writing and romance she's always sought. But as in the tales she so adores, it won't be easy. Galas, masquerades, picnics, and hunts-alongside an old friend, a former teacher, and an unlikely ally, Mare delves into an investigation that leaves her torn between three clever, deceptive, and wealthy young bachelors. If Mare can confirm which is her writer and claim his hand before the courting season ends, she'll have her wish: the love of her life, a valuable marriage, and a future of writing romance. But with the eyes of Star's Crossing upon her, a business plot forcing invisible hands, and the unwillingness of her writer to come forward-Mare's future may not end in triumph, but tragedy. Set against the gilded Victorian backdrop of coastal Connecticut and lush with pre-war luxury, fans of Jane Austen, Margaret Mitchell, and Louisa May Alcott are sure to enjoy this lighthearted, lyrical novel of young love, independence, and identity. #1 Literary #1 YA Romance #1 Victorian #1 Lyrical #8 General Fiction

In the sprawling forests of the Dawnwood, the life of Valmyr's people has changed. Endless winters and brutal blizzards force them into deep burrows while, outside, the old kin haunt the long nights. His only chance of saving his young sister is to flee into the unknown east... Meanwhile, at the foot of the northern mountains, a mysterious prophet is building the first city of Men. Beneath the walls of An Cylas, Aevi must try to forget her past and become a leader, but just as a new warlord rises in the south, she discovers that their prophet is not who he seems to be. Shadow of Dawn is the first book of the Godmakers Saga, a continuing series set in the same world and featuring some of the same faces. Each book, however, can be read as a stand-alone and in any order.

Abigail Newman lives her life in fear. Growing up in a town called Louxe, Abigail must present herself perfectly every single day. Clothing, actions, attitudes, and even thoughts, are monitored constantly. Any misstep results in severe punishment. When at the public execution of a boy younger than herself, Abigail reacts more openly than deemed acceptable. But, it is through the child's own brother that she finds reprieve. Alexander Wells offers Abigail something she never imagined - freedom. He promises to take her out of Louxe, and into an underground society where imperfection is welcomed. Abigail must risk her life for a chance to live one she believes in. The only problem - if she's caught, it's not just her own neck on the line anymore, but also that of Alex and everyone he holds dear. Never before has it been so important for Abigail to avoid mistakes as it is right now. She hopes she's up to the challenge. **Chapters were a bit long and have been divided into smaller ones for Wattpad. Which will explain the "chapter 4, chapter 4.2, chapter 4.3... etc.) UPDATES EVERY FRIDAY! (And some Mondays as I try to get it published and completed in time for the 2020 Watty Awards). - Highest ranks: #9 in utopiansociety

When is the time to stop? When is the time to draw the line and let go? At what point does pain become anger and how far are you ready to go to let that anger out? What line does the innocent have to cross to become the villain? After spending 5 years away, Winter Van Doren comes home, to her adoptive family. The moment she steps into the house, everything turns upside down. The story follows Winter as she tries to set her life back on track, whilst dealing with her traumatic past, agonizing present and highly uncertain future. Her life was never simple and the choices she has to make won't make it any simpler now. "The most basic form of human stupidity is forgetting what we are trying to accomplish." Friedrich Nietzsche

EDITOR'S CHOICE ~ When heartbroken March Marino books a road trip across the western US, he has no idea what he's getting himself into.

#1 Dystopian | #1 Survival | #3 Romance Abandoned by her mother in the midst of a war, Olya is caught in the throes of an uprising and captured by an enemy soldier. Only he won't tell her where he is taking her, because according to his people's laws he cannot look at, speak to, or touch a woman. || My eyes rolled open with a click, like the cocking of a gun--armed, dangerous--and for a brief and merciful moment, I remembered nothing. It took long seconds for the ceiling above to shift into focus-flat and smooth, a panel of shiny steel, almost like a mirror but warped. A distorted reflection gazed back at me, a ghostly white girl in dark clothing, colorless eyes and snowflakes for lashes. Had I always looked like that? Long hair and eyes wild? More of an animal than a girl? I supposed I had. ★✩★ ACHERON AWARDS|1ST PLACE| SOUL AWARDS|1ST PLACE| EXTRAORDINARY AWARDS|2nd Place| LITWITS AWARDS|2nd place| MIDNIGHT AWARDS|2nd place| GRAMMAR AWARDS|Finalist| TRIDENTS AWARDS|Runner Up|

[completed; editing] Tala, a young woman born into an isolated tribe in the Phillippines, yearns to break free from the strict rules of her "mermaid" life. After struggling to complete the rituals and traditions she was raised to believe, she meets a Spanish sailor. Their love affair is quickly uncovered and she finds herself in the outside world where her emotions and newfound knowledge will challenge her to make a hard decision - stay or leave the tribe. MERMAID SAVAGE is a fictional mermaid origin story that includes the history of early Spanish explorers in the Philippines.