STILL IN PROGRESS Cooper and Cameron came from two completely different worlds yet shared the same internal struggles. He was a reserved, lonely man who masked his emptiness with a string of fleeting relationships, while she, freshly out of a broken engagement, filled her life with friends to avoid facing her own pain. Cameron despised his cryptic demeanor and invasive curiosity, while Cooper couldn't stand her stubborn streak and tendency to run away when things got complicated. Despite their differences-age, lifestyles, and entanglements with others-the magnetic pull between them was impossible to ignore. They saw through each other's facades, uncovering truths neither had shared with anyone else. As their lives began to intertwine, the question loomed: could they close the gap between them and give in to what they both felt deep down? Or would fear, pride, and unresolved emotions keep them at arm's length, pushing them into the arms of others instead?

A story of two souls, strangers to each other, and perhaps even to themselves. Brought together by a twist neither of them chose. Or... was it fate all along? What begins as a mistake, a compromise, slowly unravels into something unexpected. Not easy. Not perfect. But real. There will be silence, and shouting. Walls built high-and then broken down. Hearts will ache. Tears will fall. But somewhere in the mess, love begins to bloom. Quietly. Beautifully. Like it was always meant to. "Fated to Be Yours" is a slow-burn gay romance about unexpected beginnings, buried hurt, and the delicate ache of becoming something more than strangers. #1 - mxb | 18th Dec 2025

❛The greatest passion is often the one we are told to deny.❜ ─ Leo Tolstoy Aleksei Kirov rules with an iron will and a heart of ice. As the feared leader of the Zverin Empire, his name alone commands loyalty―or death. His world is one of absolute control: empires built on blood, silence, and fear. No mistakes. No weakness. No attachments. An unexpected guardianship is thrust upon him―a child no one knew existed, too quiet, too delicate, too innocent, and out of place in Aleksei's brutal world. He should have been a liability. A problem to be solved quietly. Instead, the boy becomes something far more dangerous: a crack in Aleksei's armor. As enemies stir and the foundations of his empire begin to shift, Aleksei faces a threat unlike any he's known―not from the outside, but from within. Because in a world where power is survival, even the smallest crack can bring an empire crashing down. ─ 2025 LYN. Original Work Only on Wattpad & AO3

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒉? In the tough underworld of Toronto, 2126, Aja Huang lives a dual existence. As an observer, she has been analyzing human emotions, but everything shifts when an enigmatic signal uncovers her true mission: to prevent a formidable device capable of transforming the future of humanity. Enter Xander Kohler, a lethal assassin with trust issues. When their paths cross, the risks increase. Aja becomes more than just another target; she transforms into a mystery that Xander finds irresistible. While they flee together, their shared attraction intensifies, along with the dangers. The second their surroundings fall apart, Aja and Xander have to face reality. Things are never as they seem. When the stars above the city begin to pulse with forgotten light, will they choose the safety of illusion ─ or the peril of awakening? And when the truth comes to light, who will society become? ~ 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 meets 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒔𝒕 in this sci-fi thriller, blending high-stakes corporate and government control with the moral dilemmas of an alien hiding in human society. ~ ONC 2026 prompts: 32, 25, 78, 24, 29, 46, 27, and 44. ✧ 𝐃𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 ✧ 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ✧ 𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐎𝐕 ✧ Copyright © 2026 Lily Mitchell Exclusive to W A T T P A D, under the profile of OnceUponALily. Cover edited by author via postermywall.com

The Open Novella Contest is back for 2026! Join fellow storytellers and plant the seed of a tale that will blossom into a 20,000+ word novella within 12 weeks! Your epic quest begins February 1st, 2026, so mark your calendars with this date!

Can love flourish in the chaos of creativity and self-discovery? In the sultry days of Savannah's summer, 20-year-old Portia Adams finds herself at a crossroads, where her dreams of becoming a renowned photographer feel as elusive as the fleeting light through her camera's lens. As she grapples with uninspired work and the pressures of looming gallery submissions, fate intertwines her path with that of Noah Callahan, an charming architecture student whose creativity breathes new life into her stagnant world. An unexpected storm brings them together, sparking a connection that transcends their art and draws them closer in a city alive with history and secrets. But, just as she begins to unfurl her heart, a shocking revelation about Noah's connection to Portia's mentor threatens to unravel everything they've built. With trust frayed and emotions running high, Portia must confront the blurred lines between love and ambition. In the aftermath of heartbreak and artistic renewal, she learns to navigate both the complexities of her feelings and her creative expression. Will their connection withstand the storm, or will the weight of expectation drown their budding romance? ~ New Adult romance ~ Interracial/BWWM ~ One-shot ~ Clean story, with little mature themes ~ Students

The wait is finally over! The Amby Awards is back with a fresh new vibe, ready to spread across (and beyond) the Wattpad universe. This year promises another gigantic spoonful of incredible stories, which we'll showcase across various genres and categories, along with plenty of exciting rewards. Ready to jump in? The Ambys 2025 officially kicks off on August 1st.

[Complete] A professor x student, feel-good, romantic comedy. *** Lexi was used to working behind the scenes at her family's small private investigation business. While she dreamed of getting on the front lines, like her parents and brother, she was stuck doing what she did best - solving crime through the computer and away from people. Yet, when her family takes up a case from a mysterious client to save their struggling business, Lexi is thrust out of her comfort zone and into the spotlight. The mission? Undercover work at the most social place in existence - college. To make matters worse, her past comes back to haunt her in the form of a very attractive, and very off-limits professor. While Lexi's determined to stay focused on hacking the case, it may be easier said than done. Especially when non-technology related hacking comes into play. *** Reviews: "OMG I loved this story so much!! Loved the characters and was rooting for them the whole time, loved the intense hacker search as the love story took off, just amazing!!" -@HeidiCarroll "Love!!!! I absolutely loved every minute of this. It flowed so effortlessly. I really had so much fun reading it. And I really didn't see the ending coming! Fabulous, flirty read." -@SarahQuinnMcGrath "Absolutely wonderful, sexy, funny, and overall thrilling" -@ZoeDurlock

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It started on Wattpad and now it's hitting the screen. Read the original story that inspired the film and then watch KISSING IS THE EASY PART February 13th on Tubi. KISSING IS THE EASY PART is published by Wattpad Books. Please order from the link in my profile. *** Being beautiful might as well be Flora Morgan's only talent. Some of the words she hates include economy class, second-hand clothes, and budget. She likes fashion, dating, not being on time and getting what she wants - until she meets Sean, who is like the clock striking midnight; he erases all her magic power. He is as mature and sophisticated as the dark roasted coffee he drinks, while she is like a lollipop: colorful, dazzling on the outside but empty calories and artificial sweeteners on the inside. The attraction is instant, but getting a kiss is only the first step. To keep their fire burning, they must accept each other's differences and decide if what they're building is strong enough to survive trials, jealousy, expectations, and the fear of becoming someone they no longer recognize.