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The Fates (Book I) - 2014 Watty Award Winner! by _Ahna_
_Ahna_
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They walk among us. All three, living normal mortal lives. Cloe is graduating college; Lacey is getting married; Atria is bar-hopping and breaking hearts. Today, they are human. But they are also the three Fates—the all-powerful directors of human destiny. And they don't even know it. Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos did not always take mortal form. They dwelt in the Cave, working the Loom, till something happened on Olympus that changed everything one day. Since then, they've roamed the earth and led thousands of lives throughout its history. The Fates may not remember who they are, for now... but their legacy is not to be forgotten. And their story is just begging to be told. *A Wattpad Featured story* *Winner of 2014 Watty Award – Best of Interactive Storytelling* [PG-13 for adult language, non-graphic sexual content, mature themes]
Catching Chester by MorganPhillups
MorganPhillups
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My grandmother died and left the family fortune to me. No one else. Just me, her favorite grand-daughter. Yeah. That ruffled some feathers, which I would be fine with, if only it hadn't painted a target the size of Texas Road House on my back. Until my next birthday, if I "accidentaly" die for any reason, the fortune will be divided equeally between all of the relatives that got stuck with a big fat nothing. So yeah, they are all trying to kill me. I mean, who wouldn't? They've got billions of reasons to see me croak. I've got nowhere to go, and I can't trust any one I used to know. There is this guy that I think can help me out, Chester, but we don't exactly get off on the right foot when we meet. He's incredibly connected and has agreed to help keep me alive, for a fee. He's so incredibly guarded and secretive that I just want to crack him open and see what's inside that stiff suit of his. So anyway, the goal is to keep me alive for the next three months. I think I'm kind of more than he'd bargained for, but we'll see.
The Subtle Beauty - A Celtic Beauty & the Beast retelling by AnnHunter82
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A cursed prince. A vain beauty. Glory is the seventh daughter of Balthazar, High King of the Twelve Kingdoms. Glory hopes that - of all her sisters - she can escape the fate of a loveless marriage. But on the night she plans to elope with the royal falconer, her world comes crashing down: Her father announces Glory's betrothal to Eoghan of the Blood Realm - a prince no one has ever seen. The prince is said to be a recluse, cursed and deformed by the gods for the sins of his power-hungry father. Yet when Glory is trapped in Blackthorn Keep she discovers that not everything is what she expected. An insulting gryphon, a persistent ghost, and a secret plan to usurp the prince keep Glory reeling. Can she overcome her vanity to learn that what you want isn't necessarily what you need-and save the cursed prince?
Unwrapping Her Perfect Match by KatLatham
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At six foot one, Gwen Chambers has felt like a giant her whole life. She's a calm, capable nurse saving lives in a busy London hospital, but healthy men give her heart palpitations. When larger-than-life rugby player "Little" John Sheldon convinces her to bid on him in his team's fundraising auction, she discovers how pleasurable heart palpitations can be. John has wanted Gwen since he first saw her, but when he's injured in a match just before Christmas he suddenly needs her too. Not only can the sexy nurse help him recover, but she might be able to help him look after his daughter-a shy ten-year-old who speaks only French. From decorating the Christmas tree to ice skating at the Tower of London, Gwen helps father and daughter open up and bond with each other-and she bonds right along with them. But when John's agent calls with a life-changing offer, Gwen has to decide how far she's willing to go for her perfect match. Will their first Noël also be their last? *** Dear Readers, Unwrapping Her Perfect Match is part of my London Legends series about the world's hottest rugby players. You can also meet John's teammates in the rest of the series, available to buy at all major retailers! Knowing the Score (book 1) Playing It Close (book 2) Tempting the Player (book 3) Taming the Legend (book 4) Hope you enjoy my rugby players! Much love, Kat
Just Add Walter by CrayonChomper
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Every story needs a catalyst. For Wren Jamison, it was Walter Quinn. * * * * * Catalyst. Science will tell you it's a substance that speeds up change. So I looked forward to the day I would stop being a sleeping in, semi-seriously homeschooled, number one Dave Franco fan girl. But I never thought that day would come so soon, so quickly – and I never figured that Italian sports cars, designer clothes and an army of girls ready to claw my eyes out would come with it. And what exactly did I need to do to turn from a completely nutty nobody to the kind of person everyone kept their eye on? Simple. Just Add Walter. Copyright © 2014 CrayonChomper
Sweet as a Strawberry by im_fluent_in_sarcasm
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~complete~ Charlotte is as sweet as a strawberry. She's the kind of person who will drop everything just to help you, just to put a smile on your face. She's as sweet as the sugar that constantly runs through her bloodstream, and as excitable as the rush that comes with it. And then there's Benjamin, who's as sour as a lemon. The last thing on this Godforsaken planet he wants to do is acquaint himself with her. While Charlotte is kind and caring, he's rude and vulgar, while she's friendly and innocent, he's crass and mean. So how in the hell is that going to turn out?
The Ice King by TupperwareQueen
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His skin was cold where it pressed against her, but inside he was smoldering, dark and heated thoughts melting his mind. Eve gasped when he touched his lips to her ear. Last night came back to him in flashes. "Leave if you want, but you can never come back. Is that what you want, Eve? Is it?" * * * They call her the ice maiden. Eve Winters lives at the edge of the Scottish highlands, only the fading memory of her beloved grandmother and her bereft grandfather to keep her company. She'll see nobody else, because nobody else really sees her. Or so she thinks. A king is coming across the sea. An immortal king that rules a land of eternal winter... and he's taking her back with him.
[To be titled viking story] by esoteric918
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The Ascent To Love by DoNotMicrowave
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A phone call and an estranged father’s dying wish has forced Alexis Williams in the last place she has ever wanted to be—the wilderness. Backpacking for seven days while climbing a 14,000-foot mountain is not her idea of a good time. Luckily, the handsome hiking guide, Graham Neelson is there to make life a little more bearable. His support and words of wisdom has not only engaged her mind, but also her heart. However, as the summit grows closer, Alexis reaches her breaking point. Can she find the strength and courage to ascend the mountain and embrace love? Or will she let fear taint her path?
Promise Me - (Re-working) by little_elfin
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Avery Collins had a good life, until fate decreed and everything came crashing down. If there was one person Dean Lore would give his life for, it was Hale Collins. So when Hale asks him for a promise, Dean obliges. Now bound by a promise, Dean and Avery’s lives collide in a journey on life, friendship, and most importantly… love.