Bloody mannequins have been found in various parts of the city of Los Angeles; all dressed in the clothes of missing women, and wearing flower crowns. No bodies have been found, but Homicide Detective, Adrian DeWitt, is the lead investigator on the case. The Doll Collector, is a lonely man, who stalks his victims before luring them to his cabin in the woods, where he murders and stuffs them like animals. He turns them into beautifully dressed dolls he keeps in his private collection. They're his life, his young ladies, his most prized possessions. Maria Gonzalez is a young girl down on her luck in the dating world. When her best friend convinces her to join a dating app, just as she's about to give up, she meets a mysterious man named Bud. Their paths are about to cross in the worst way. Based on the original, 2017 Watty Award Winning Tap story! Image credit: Getty Images Originally Published June 11th, 2017 Originally Finished October 13th, 2017 This story is being reposted after being taken down due to being plagiarized too much.

✨First Place + Grand Winner of ONC 2025✨ (thank you!) In the wake of her estranged mother's death, Maricel Ferrer returns to her childhood home to confront the dark secrets she left behind. 🪞 Maricel has spent years trying to forget the house she grew up in - the house where her mother's mental health slowly unraveled. But after receiving unexpected news, she has no choice but to return. The old fears should be gone, just like her childhood "imaginary friend" who liked to appear in her reflection. At first, it's easy to dismiss the strange occurrences: a flicker in the glass, a movement that doesn't quite match hers. But then the reflection smiles when she doesn't. Moves when she's still. Whispers things she doesn't want to hear. By the time Maricel realizes the truth - that the thing in the mirror has been waiting for her return - it's too late. Because now, it wants out. And it wants to take her place. ONC 2025 | Exclusively on Wattpad Prompt 55: What if the person you see in the mirror isn't really you, but something that's been watching you this whole time? Prompt 105: Your childhood imaginary friend, who disappeared years ago, suddenly returns - only this time, they're real. © 2025 Darly Jamison. All Rights Reserved. This work is protected under international copyright laws.

Ebony is a warrior for the StarFall army. She wants to escape from the war, but the consequences are brutal. One day, when Ebony is attacked, a woman named Reyna saves her. She is an EmeraldLight soldier. Both of them are on opposing sides of the war, but they start to grow closer to each other. Will they escape the war together, or will they be caught and killed? This book is rated mature for violent content only. Achievements: 🏆 3rd Place in the Best Overall Plot category in The Triquetra Awards

She buried her marriage after the divorce. She buried her first love after the accident. She swore she'd never feel again. Then HE walked in. A Ruthless billionaire CEO. Heir of the khan empire. A man who gets everything he wants. And he wants HER. "Stay away from me." She whispers, heart in pieces. He steps closer, eyes burning. "You don't know. You live in my heart." She's broken. He's obsessed. His family thinks she's a gold digger. Her past is a graveyard. One divorced girl. One CEO who refuses to lose. Can she survive loving a khan...when love already killed her once?

[ONC 2026 Longlister & Round 3 Ambassador's Pick] Rue Domínguez, a twenty-seven-year-old unemployed woman struggling to cure her boredom and at the same time earn some good amount of cash, learns about an app 'ZombieRush' which on winning, promises to reward with $10.5 million. That seemed too good to be true, but with a competitive streak to beat this almost impossible game, Rue decides to test her fate. After conquering the game, she realises it's only the 1st half of the game, and 2nd half is still waiting out there. Rue won $10,000 on completing the 1st half, winning the rest of $10.5 million after completing the 2nd half---now that seemed not too far. But willing to participate in this game that appeared too easy before would have such a horrific result, that Rue never expected. Being forced into a zombie apocalypse while attending a high school reunion and learning that the apocalypse might just be the next half of ZombieRush, Rue realises she very much is 'cooked.' And now she is officially a player, with no way out. * * * Total Word Count: 21,045

"Money, Strength, or Luck game? Choose one now." When a teenager finds himself trapped in a sick underground game where only the winners get out alive, he realizes that his chances of survival are close to non-existent. Despite that, he holds on to dear life until the end. ✍️REVIEWS✍️ "Very Saw like." @JesskyaBradbury "This is one of the most striking and thrilling storylines I've ever come across." @CallieChester "Wowwwww 5000-1000000 real quick. I was not expecting that at all! You always surprise me." @TheresNo_Rush ⚠️WARNINGS⚠️ Violence, Blood, Gore, Language, Triggering Themes. 🏆ACHIEVEMENTS🏆 🌟 FEATURED ON WATTPAD'S SHORTSTORY OFFICIAL PROFILE 🌟 1st place SHORT STORY WINNER of The Creative Awards 2020 Fifth Edition by @thecreativecorner_ 🌟 @TheAmbys Awards 2023 SHORT HORROR STORY WINNER! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ STARTED: Jan 6, 2020 CHAPTERS WC: Less than 1K words TOTAL WC: About 5K words COMPLETED: June 13, 2020 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ P.S. This story is based on a nightmare. You can read more of my dreams and nightmares in my book "Nightmare Journal." If you are reading this story on any platform other than Wattpad (that's W a t t p a d) you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in its original safe form, please go to: https://www.wattpad.com/user/Ellen_Reese Thank you!

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I've been reading dungeon crawler Carl a lot recently, and got the ttrpg. My group of buddies have been wanting to try dnd and this seems close so from a 3am caffeine induced aneurysm I made a complete copy of the dungeon anarchists cookbook. So here is the story of my friend's impending doom in the world dungeon. (I do not own the dungeon crawler franchise or rights and this compendium of adventures was made in dedication to the franchise. Long story short long live Matt Dinniman.)

New Achievement! Needle in a Fandom Stack You found a fan fic about some nerd's Dungeon Crawler Carl OCs. Don't expect to see Carl or Donut in this pile of "literary excellence"*. Instead you'll have to read about a bad ass granny with a battle walker, a nerdy male model with fashion magic, and a mysterious healer named Ephram, as they attempt to survive the first floors of the world dungeon. Things wont be easy for August and Agnes as a 'freak accident' leaves them unable to examine monsters. *Not recommended for people with literally anything better to do. ------ When the World Dungeon opened up on January third at 2:23am millions of Crawlers descended into what would become their doom. This Story is about three of those crawlers. August, the former 'male model' and secretive nerd trying to figure out who he is after a traumatizing break up. Agnes the 78 year old grandmother and long time trekkie caught up in a world she knows nothing bout. As well as Ephram a mysterious youth fleeing from a terrible past and seeking redemption. This is a story about fandom and feeling isolated in it, friendship and how it can form in the most unlikely of places, and how found family can save us when no one else can. Updates on Tuesdays.

Harman's world is small, just him and his little daughter Purvi. Being a single father isn't easy, but Purvi's giggles, stubbornness, and tiny hugs make every struggle worth it. She is his whole universe... his reason to smile after every exhausting day. Their life is simple, chaotic, and full of adorable father-daughter moments... until Anchal enters their lives. Anchal, a girl from Bihar, comes to the city looking for a fresh start. Carrying insecurities about her weight and constantly doubting herself, she rents a room in Harman's house as a paying guest. What she doesn't expect... is a tiny tornado named Purvi. Within days, Purvi claims Anchal as her person....dragging her into bedtime stories, snack time, and kindergarten dramas. Soon the quiet house is filled with laughter, playful arguments, and Purvi's daily complaints about her class rival Rihan. As days pass, the line between tenant and family slowly fades. Harman begins to notice how the house feels warmer when Anchal is around. Purvi has already made up her mind... But Anchal still believes she is only temporary in their lives. Between adorable childhood rivalries, heartfelt moments, and unexpected laughter, this story is about love finding its way into the most unexpected home. A heartwarming romance-comedy filled with cute chaos, healing hearts, and one little girl who might just be the best matchmaker of all. #indian 1 #romance 2 #singlefather 3 #singleparent 3 #1 indian #5 India #3 romcom #4 Romance #romance 4