After she tragically loses her mother, Cassie turns to street fighting-but she soon learns that the biggest fights happen outside the ring. ***** Seventeen-year-old Cassandra Haynes has never been one to follow the rules. Constantly on the brink of expulsion at school, she doesn't care what anyone thinks about her. But when tragedy strikes and she is left alone to care for her little sister, Cassie needs to find a way to survive and quick. Without telling a single soul, she moves to the next city over and turns to the only thing she knows--the illegal sport of street fighting. As her fights get grittier and more dangerous, Cassie finds out that there are even more people out for her blood. She'll do anything to protect her little sister and some people are about to learn the hard way. Content and/or Trigger Warning: attempted suicide in Chapter 2. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] Link to the sequel - https://www.wattpad.com/story/29778845-the-mystery-fighter-ii Cover designed by Ren T

It's almost Thanksgiving! Sara's working on a case that turns into a heist, while Neal stays home and makes Thanksgiving dinner for their extended family and friends. C'mon. You know Neal's going to get involved in the heist. But will you guess how? This story highlights the women of White Collar, with inspiration from Ocean's 8. It follows Vermeer Interrupted by Silbrith in the Caffrey Conversation series

**WATTPAD HQ EDITOR'S PICK for August 2021** *FEATURED IN THE "CHILLS AND THRILLS" READING LIST ON WATTPAD'S "Paranormal" page!* **FEATURED ON WATTPAD'S #PrideatWattpad READING LIST** Can we understand what happens after death by summoning ghosts? And are ghosts... real? Twenty-two-year-olds Arielle Daniels and Stella Sullivan go on an east-coast ghost-hunting tour to honor their recently deceased best friend, Jade, whose death remains a mystery. Only her parents know the circumstances, and they refuse to tell anyone. Stella wants to pay her respects by following Jade's bucket-list; but Arielle wants real, palpable answers. What happens after death? Why has she lost so many loved ones? And how exactly did Jade die? In the midst of their journey, Arielle realizes she might have been in love with Jade, but now... she has no way to be sure, and no idea how to reveal this to Stella--or anyone else, for that matter. As they travel, the girls discover more about themselves than they anticipated, both forced to come to terms with their emotions; Arielle to accept her bisexuality, and Stella to acknowledge her heritage as the descendant of a long line of psychic mediums. But the trip takes on an eerie tone when they get more than they bargained for, and swallow up more occult knowledge than either ever expected to find in their lifetimes. • WARNING: this book is rated MATURE for handling triggering, sensitive issues. There will be jumps, screams, and heart-palpitating moments. Proceed with caution.

Amy Ridley's best friend, Carla, is getting married, and Amy is delighted to be recruited as the head wedding planner-even if Carla's bridal demands aren't exactly conventional. Navigating the world of nuptials becomes the least of Amy's problems when the owner of a menswear shop is found dead, and Carla's fiancé is assigned to the case as the lead detective. Amy and Carla vow to help track down the killer to save the wedding and honeymoon plans. Soon they discover there are even more sinister happenings affecting the businesses in downtown Kellerton, Michigan.

It's murder at the Buy-Right, a small town grocery store, a cozy-mystery set in rural America. When a body is found behind the store in a dumpster, Daisy Ann, the cashier, is mortified. She sets out to find the killer before he strikes again.

When desperate circumstances lead Noori - dutiful daughter and harbor master-in-training - to the door of the mysterious art witch, Keizsa, she only means to strike a deal with the paint-wielding sorceress. Instead, she winds up caught in the middle of a powerful witches' feud. Does a human like Noori stand a chance against curses, spells, and a witch's rage? Or is she just the person to end this enchanted quarrel once and for all?

Annur and Khayra have always been inseparable, their friendship built on years of shared dreams, late-night conversations, and unspoken understanding. But as university life pulls them in different directions-Annur finding comfort in literature and new friendships, while Khayra becomes consumed by her art-their bond begins to fray. Misunderstandings pile up, and unspoken frustrations turn into heated arguments, leaving both struggling with the growing distance between them. As they navigate the pain of drifting apart, they are forced to question whether their friendship is strong enough to withstand the changes in their lives. Through moments of self-reflection, unexpected encounters, and the realization of what truly matters, Annur and Khayra find their way back to each other. In a spontaneous trip to a theme park, they rediscover the joy and laughter that once defined their friendship, proving that while life may change, some bonds are meant to last. "We may not always be the same people we were, but that doesn't mean we stop being us." - Annur "Some things don't have to be fixed. They just need to be understood." - Khayra A heartfelt story about friendship, change, and the beauty of reconciliation. Created: 2020

'The Last Samurai' meets 'Shōgun', meets 'The King and I'... For years she believed herself to be cursed. Every time she grew close to someone they were taken away from her, paying the ultimate price. And now the curse struck again... Lottie has been falsely accused of her uncle's murder. She must escape or she will hang. It's 1854 and America's lawless West is not a place where a lonely woman can count on justice. Then, by the turn of fate, she is given a chance to revisit Japan and seek the people who raised her. In Imperial Japan, divided between isolationists and modernists, she finds an unexpected love and a new sense of belonging. She also finds someone else. Someone from her past... What will she choose? Where will her loyalties lie? Cover design by More Visual Ltd.

Even when the lights go out and a thousand miles separate them, Stevie and Brendon always find a way back to each other. ☆ companion novel to FLY WITH ME by @thaliagrace- ☆ ***** When Stevie and her band MARS catch a break early on and sign with a big record label, they relocate to Los Angeles from their home in Hawai'i and become next door neighbors to Formula 1 boy wonder, Brendon Ellis. Since skyrocketing to the tops of the charts after the release of their critically-acclaimed debut album, there's a lot of pressure to prove their worth with their sophomore effort, on top of keeping everyone in the band on the right track. And though Stevie, a woman set on committing her efforts to her burgeoning career, has had no plans on jumping into any sort of relationship, her growing friendship with Brendon Ellis derails that idea. As two highly-regarded figures in their respective fields, juggling their careers and feelings for each other requires effort. Stevie and Brendon must decide if they're willing to drive a thousand miles until their tyres wear out -- 'cause it's lights out and away they run. » featured on @FreeTheLGBT, @lgbtq, @StoriesUndiscovered, @Music, @ChickLit, and @Ambassadors « All rights reserved © Stephanie Midorii, smidorii

Margot Rivera thought the podcast she started with her best friend in college would be a side project. Instead, Between Us Girls became a breakout hit, launching them into the world of influencers and media events. When the show takes them to London Fashion Week, Margot is pulled into a glittering new world-and into the orbit of Keeley Keene. Daughter of a supermodel and a rockstar, Keeley has spent her life in the spotlight. She's graced runways, amassed followers, and supported her footballer boyfriend from the sidelines. But when she discovers his infidelity and a brewing charity scandal, her carefully managed image begins to fracture. Refusing to stay silent, Keeley quietly joins forces with a pop star, an investigative journalist, and the hosts of Between Us Girls. Together, they uncover the truth behind the headlines.