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A Deadly Bite by SpruceWolf
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** SEQUEL TO A TOUCH OF DARKNESS ** Nathaniel used to be a curse. Now, with friends by his side and a sword in his hand, he can finally do more than destroy. Yet his flame's absence is no blessing. Coping with the pain it leaves behind grows more difficult with each passing day. The enemy kingdom of Neyaibet holds the key to his power's release, and while he's determined not to fall into their game, he cannot live this way forever. In an effort to both protect the last fragments of Oscensi and unlock the binds trapping his flame, Nathan and his friends seek sanctuary in the very place where the darkness inside him was born. As long-hidden secrets surge from the depths of his past, one fact remains. Fire doesn't like to be caged. And when it breaks free, there will be no stopping its raging path. -β™›- WARNING: Mentions of self harm and suicidal thoughts [beautiful cover by @morsmortalis]
Deep Calling | MM, Merman by r_h_rose
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Kashton Berry never believed the world when they called his father insane. Everyone, including his own mother, mocked Dr. Alan Berry's claims that merpeople were real. But Kash always knew his father had been chasing something bigger than myth. Determined to uncover the truth, Kash travels to the isolated island where his father spent his final years, only to discover a hidden underground lab, a 12-foot glass tank, and a trunk filled with notes on a species humanity refused to acknowledge. But nothing prepares him for what he finds next. A living, breathing merman, nothing like the creatures Kash had imagined. Not a monster. Not a myth. Something far more human, far more dangerous... and far more impossible to resist. As mystery unravels and undeniable tension simmers between captive and captor, Kash must face the truth: Some legends aren't meant to be studied. Some are meant to fall for. Get ready to dive deep into a world of dangerous secrets, unique mating rituals, and a merman with a unique c**k. A fantasy alien romance that will sweep you off your feet and leave you gasping for more.
Bedhadak: Becoming His Muse by iviennaroy
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He's lost. She's destroyed his only way back. Now she must pay. ***** Anika Rai has just been accepted as a music trainee by Sarang, the most prestigious entertainment agency in the country. Chaos erupts at Sarang however, when Bedhadak, the pride of Sarang, announces the sudden extended leave of their lead vocalist, Vayu. And Anika just ruined Vayu's only way back by destroying his mother's music notes. If Sarang lose Vayu forever because of her, she'll be blacklisted by Sarang and will have to kiss any dreams of becoming a concert pianist, goodbye. Desperate, she agrees to help him find his love for music back by making him experience the Navarasa or Nine Emotions and compose a song that encompasses them all. It shouldn't be difficult, right? Except he won't stop breathing down her neck. Or spending the nights in her bed. Which would be rather romantic. Unfortunately the formerly sweet and kind Vayu has gone from being a hearthrob to a notorious heartbreaker. And she may just be the next victim on his list.
𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐀 : π‡πˆπ’ 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐃 π–πˆπ…π„ | πŸπŸ–+ by summerymango
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The story unfolds in the 1950s Madhya Pradesh, revolving around π“πšπ«πš, an 18-year-old girl, who enters into an arranged marriage with a Thakur, a man ten years her senior. He holds authority over more than a hundred villages. But how did she became his purchased wife. Will love every bloom between them. Peep to know more. 18+ #1 Virgin Male ( 31/01/2025) #1 Character development (10/09/2025) This story contains mature themes and domestic violence. This story is written by following all types of wattpad guidelines. Don't try to report the story because it's already tagged mature and if readers feel uncomfortable then discontinue reading the story.
His Secret by _dat_one_girl_
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𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 π„π§πžπ¦π’πžπ¬ 𝐭𝐨 π’πžπœπ«πžπ­ π‹π¨π―πžπ«π¬ Haze De Luca is the scariest, heartless, most popular boy in the school. Every-time he sees her, he is annoyed. She is an eyesore to him and he can't comprehend this feeling he has towards her. Evelyn Parker is far from what he is. She is shy and has a heart of gold. He is her bully. She thinks he's a monster and is terrified of him. She doesn't know what she did it deserve any of this. ... From since freshman year, he has made it his personal mission to bully her. She has grown to hate him over the years for this but what will happen when they decide to become enemies with benefits? Will they finally address their growing feelings towards one another, or will she remain his secret? ・β€₯...β”β”β”β”β”β”β”β˜†β˜†β”β”β”β”β”β”β”...β€₯・ *This book contains sex scenes, drug use, some inappropriate language, physical and verbal abuse which may be triggering for some readers. Please read at one's own risk as a trigger warning will not be designated at each chapter.* THANK YOU FOR THESE TOP RANKINGS!!! #1 in enemies #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in enemieswithbenefits #1 in enemiestofriends #1 in teenromance #1 in teenfiction #1 in badboy #1 in bully #1 in highschoolcrush #1 in forbidden #1 in characterdevelopment #2 in loveromance #2 in highschoolcrush #3 in highschoolsweethearts #3 in highschool #4 in drama #7 in loveromance
Burning Moon (Wattpad Version) by JoWatson_101
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(#1 ChickLit) WARNING: Being left at the altar in front of 500 wedding guests may lead to irrational behavior, causing you to go on your honeymoon alone. Other side- effects may include very bad hair, getting arrested, setting yourself on fire, landing up on a "Missing Poster" with the same bad hair and unexpectedly falling in love. BEING PUBLISHED SOON!
A Fallen HomeKin by ToWolfKin
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|| 2024 AMBY FANTASY FAVOURITE | Γ—5 FEATURED || When the ever-skittish, homesick, twelve-year old Fralith accidentally-on-purpose stops a kidnapping, no one knows what to think--especially Fralith. Newly stranded on a planet not his own through a misdirected HomeKin portal, where MetalEaters roar and people stand around staring at rectangles, Fralith struggles to puzzle out rules of the world before he gets eaten. But not all things in this new world are out to get him, and some are even trying to save him. When a flame--haired man begins to teach him the ways of the new world, Fralith starts to realize that there might be hope, healing, and home on this planet. A Fallen HomeKin is a heart-warming, hunger-inducing, adorable story about grief, home, and encountering an entirely alien world. ❗NOW A PUBLISHED BOOK❗ | | 2024 Ambys Fantasy Top Pick 20/1/2025 | | Featured on Fantasy, Middle Grade and Children's Fantasy 8/4/2023 | | Featured on StoriesUndiscovered, Tales of Adventure 5/2/2023 | | Featured on Fantasy, Magical Realism 24/6/2024 | | Featured on Fantasy, Fantasy Spotlight 25/3/2025 | | Featured on Wattpad Ambassadors, Speculative Fiction 30/5/2025 | #1 in the Maddy's awards | #1 in Fantasy in Gloria Regali | #2 in contemporary/teen in Lunar Paragons | And many more! ***This draft is exclusively published on W A T T P A D. If you are reading this elsewhere, your device is liable to malware.***
How Do You Die, Agatha Fairbard by Exequinne
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πŸ† SHORTLIST - OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2025 A misfit witch must find her missing twin before everyone finds out about her heritage and her family's deception. β‹―β‹―β‹― Agatha Fairbard is a mystery. Having lived in a mirror dimension all her life, she was an enigma no one can solve other than who always accompanies her―herself. So when her twin goes missing without a word, Agatha must step into the wide unknown with only a borrowed name and face. That is, until a dark force surfaces and demands her power. In a world of betrayal, greed, and conquest, she has to discover her truth before others with vested interest do it for her. From the author of the award-winning novella, π˜‹π˜ͺ𝘦 𝘒 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘳π˜ͺπ˜₯ π˜‹π˜¦π˜’π˜΅π˜©, 𝘈𝘳𝘭𝘰 𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘩𝘒𝘷𝘦𝘯, comes a story of privilege, wealth, and the divide between the elite and the common. Ideals are a salvation for many, but in the quest for freedom and power, sometimes, they are the first to go. AN INSTALLMENT OF THE LYLLAN UNIVERSITY OF MAGIC AND MISFITS SERIES ˜"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’Λœ"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’Λœ"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’ Β© 2025 (First Edition) [20,000 - 25,000 words] [All graphics are made by @sardonictabby] ˜"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’Λœ"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’Λœ"Β°β€’.˜"Β°β€’ πŸ† LONGLIST - OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2025 πŸ† ROUND 2 AMBASSADOR PICK - OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2025 πŸ† ROUND 2 QUALIFIER - OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2025 πŸ† ROUND 1 QUALIFIER - OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2025
Queen of Death by Shivran86
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Serialized Spotlight | Historical Fiction | AmbassadorsIN | Fantasy It is said that nothing escapes the blessed eyes of Medjay Ka Alexandros, so Inanna must work harder to hide her magical identity as well as their passionate bond. **** Alternate Universe Kemet. In a world where magic is forbidden for the commoners, a secret guild is run in Ta-Seti. Young mage Inanna strives to be a Dreamer, although she fails at it miserably. Their career as secret mages faces danger when a plague hits the capital of Luxor. The medjay suspect it to be the work of necromancers. A chance encounter with the Head of Medjay, Ka Alexandros, leads Inanna and her friends to Luxor where they must disguise themselves as assistants to the Medjay while being undercover mages. As more proof comes to light, fingers point at necromancers, and Inanna begins to question if her race is really siding with the dark force. Her pursuit of truth is further complicated with the sizzling collisions she has with Alexandros. As if that wasn't enough, Inanna finds that her calling isn't to be a Dreamer, but to worship the dead- a Necromancer. Features: Ambassadors: Rainbow Fiction, JustWriteIt Hits Historical Fiction: Serialised Spotlight, Time Slip AmbassadorsIN: Serialised Spotlight Adventure: DiverseLit Adventure, Historical Fantasy: Dark Fantasy, Serialised Spotlight Justwriteit: Top 8CC Stories || July-August
Wings | βœ“ by shevvie
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are you a friend or a foe? ava has ever only known the inside of the confines of her hospital room, and she's never questioned that. curiosity only begins to stir within her when her sixteenth birthday rolls about and she starts to notice some things are amiss and not everybody is who they paint themselves out to be. - copyrighted. this is a stand-alone novella that is not affiliated with my other works. highest ranking: #8 short story (23/9/16)