Nuanced Shades, Alter Egos
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ASSEMBLE: Raine Man by ayclaire_31
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The depth of the shadows show the contours of the light, Raine. 500 B.C. The Axial Age. Where the world is overrun by various empires, each with unique aspects. A world where science is still limited to the royal buildings and superstition is what rules over the people. But in this transition of human society from bronze to Iron, an anomaly has occurred. A fracture in the space-time fabric. In the midst of it all, is a man teleported against his will from the far future. Patriot. Soldier. Ruthless. Tactical Genius. Aldo Raine can't live without a mission, he desperately needs one. And so, he gets himself employed. But skills like his invite bigger and bolder conflicts still. In a time not his own, in people so different from the ones he's used to live alongside, this is a challenge on all fronts for Aldo. Or is it a chance to set things right, and evolve at a personal level?
Tutoring the Bad Boy (Completed) by funfusion
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Tutoring the Bad Boy. ~~ He smirked. "Whoops! Look who has read 50 Shades of Grey. Trust me getting kinky is almost every guys dream. I knew you had hidden desires! All the shy ones do." I blushed a little. "No! I don't have any hidden desires." The image of me and Bryan on a bed, with no clothes and handcuffs and ties entering my head. I shook my head vigorously. Hell no! That ain't happening in another millennium. Instantly trying to change the topic, I glanced at my bucket list and then at him. "What are you teaching me?" I asked, fear already gripping me like ivy. He smirked evilly. "How to be a badass." ~~ Once in a while, in the middle of life, love gives us a fairytale. And some fairytale love stories are completely unexpected and thus more memorable. No one expected the class president and the leader of Trouble Triggers to even talk about anything but notes and pencils. But then fate's a bitch and loves to meddle! Their life changes drastically when the good girl- Joanna Williams has to tutor the bad boy- Bryan Cooper. Along with the tutoring comes constant fun, too much bickering, lame jokes, scary sarcasm, idiotic friends, too many unknown emotions, jungles in tummy, bucket lists, unheard secrets and haunting pasts. Maybe some fairytales don't have a happy ending... or do they? (A/N: Contains a lot of 'F' words and grammatical mistakes. Don't say you weren't warned.)
I've Got My Eye On You  ✔️ by anOverthinkingDevil
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[𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐗 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫] Arohi thrived in darkness-sharp, untethered, unwilling to surrender her heart. A PhD scholar who played by her own rules, love was nothing more than a fleeting indulgence. Tathagata carried his past like a ghost-brilliant, brooding, and bound to silence. A history professor with ink-stained fingers, a cigarette between them, and a sitar that sang only to the solitude. She never expected to see him again-the man she once adored, now a stranger wrapped in mystery. Their reunion is electric, a pull neither of them can deny. But he carries baggage, shadows of a life she never knew. And Arohi? She isn't the same girl who once adored him from afar. As passion collides with the ghosts of their past, they must ask themselves: Is this fate giving them a second chance, or are they simply chasing a memory that no longer exists? A story of love, loss, and the choices that define us-will they rewrite their ending, or are they doomed to repeat it? -------- Mature Content Warning: Intended for mature audiences. Reader discretion is advised. (Sexual activity, taboo, prejudice, social issues) LGBTQ: Negligible. Cover and other graphics: Pinterest --------- Tropes: Student x professor Younger x older Class-gap Second chance --------- Started: March 1st (Most probably) Status: Completed 10/04/2025
The Secret War - 1st novel in the Shadow Series by Novagirl93
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Vai Ma'amaloa is 17 years old, and his father has just accepted the position of Chief Science Officer aboard the G.E.V. Shadow, a retrofitted warship tasked with exploring the unknown reaches of the galaxy. Now, Vai will have to come to terms with leaving his old life behind. As he forges new relationships aboard the Shadow, and tries to settle into his new life among its occupants, he will be confronted with dangers and mysteries he never imagined. Copyright 2018: All Rights Reserved
U.N.E. by Captius
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The year is 2043 and the nations of the world find themselves almost powerless against an unknown enemy known as Unknown Entities, or U.N.E.'s. The Worlds best weapon against these hideous creatures from space are the giant Mech's and their pilots who stand on the front lines and fight a never ending stream of U.N.E.'s to protect their lands, nations, and friends from harm. Two young pilots from very different worlds come together at a secret weapons facility as the next generation of Mech's are ready to hit the front line. One is a young British pilot born and raised in combat who is haunted by horrible memories, while the other is an American pilot who has never seen combat but has never found anything or anyone that can best her. Can these two young officers set aside their differences and pride and do what needs to be done? Or will they falter when it matters most?
Relapse by novelsandcoffee
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[shortlisted for the 2022 Wattys] When the dopamine levels run this high, the crash is catastrophic. *** Jack and Mia are no longer together, despite the fact that neither of them can let the other go. Jack will do anything to get Mia back, and Mia will do anything for Jack, but those are not the same sentiments. Can they coexist together without sacrificing everything? *** All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or copied without the expressed written permission of the author. If you are reading this work in any format other than the one presented here, you and whoever reproduced it are in violation of US and international copyright laws. Please inform me of any instances of my work appearing outside of my Wattpad profile. Thank you. This is a work of fiction, and any resemblance to actual persons (living or dead) or events is simply coincidental. All characters, names, places, businesses, events, and incidents are products of my wild imagination. [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]] Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved.
The Downside to Perfection ✔ by originalverbivore
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Jason King is perfect. Whether it's the British accent, his flawless fashion sense or having been able to pick up life again after having been through trauma as a result from his kidnapping, everyone agrees that this man is immaculate. However, things are never the way they appear to the eye. While hiding his inner battles, Jason struggles to get through his daily life that's full of triggers to his Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. As the ghost from the past is haunting him, he tries to move on and continue life as if he'd never been gone--all the while keeping up a perfect persona. Because all he's ever been is perfect, after all. * ✩ Featured by WattPad as a Fresh Read (July 27th, 2021) ✩ #freementalillness Be aware this book deals with post-traumatic stress disorder and might be triggering. This story is part of #ProjectManDown, #BoysDontCry and #FreeTheBoy to show you men can feel pain too. * Featured on WattPad's @generalfiction Featured on WattPad's @NA Featured on WattPad's @ComeSitWithUs Featured on WattPad's @bullyingprevention Second place in WattPad's Psychological Novel Contest What others said: "It was refreshing to come across a book that not only provides insight on mental illness but also does so in a realistic way. I appreciated the fact that you not only focused on what it is like to have a mental illness, but also how mental illness can have a ripple effect on friends and family; and how the journey isn't always one of smooth sailing." - @CreativeBibliophile "Wow, this was written so exceptionally well. All of my senses were completely engaged and I love how realistic your writing is." - GhostsInsideOfMyBed "Never have [I] felt so connected to a character, honestly. His struggles feel so real, it's astonishing." - @BeZorro * This story is a spin-off to All The Things We Lost but can be read as a standalone. Cover by @dysanic
Lifting | ONC 2024 by AlysLaskey
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Stephanie and Nathan were inseparable as children, until their lives took them in different directions. But after a traumatic event leads Stephanie to return to her childhood home, their paths intertwine again, more so after Nathan offers a simple favour. Maybe their friendship can get another chance, if the mistakes they've made and the roads they've taken don't get in the way.
Overdrive |  ✓ by moonraess
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[wattpad editor's picks, nov-dec 2023] After a one night stand in Monaco between a fallen from grace championship surfer and an up and coming Formula One star, the two are sure they'll never see each other again...but what happens in Monaco doesn't always stay in Monaco. [extended summary inside] [10x wattpad featured story / featured on wattpad's sports romance reading list / wattpad's litfic, romance, mental health, chick-lit, humor, and contemporary lit profiles] copyright 2020-2025 | Taylor Romagnoli [moonraess]