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The Escaped Con's Hostage by addison_sweet
The Escaped Con's Hostage
addison_sweet
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A young woman makes the brave decision to flee her toxic stepfather, only to be taken hostage by an escaped convict hours later, but he may just be the key to her freedom. 🔥BOOK ONE IN THE MAYHEM SIX SERIES🔥 *** After stealing money from her wealthy but controlling stepfather, Nataly Collins makes the bold decision to run away with her four-year-old sister. But as she does, she crosses paths with an escaped convict from the local penitentiary, and he plans to keep the sisters hostage until he can safely cross the Canadian border. Of course, the more Nataly spends time with this convict, the more she learns he isn't what he appears to be despite his death-themed tattoos and intimidating stature. Soon it becomes obvious that they need each other to avoid capture. And Nataly can't help but feel the safest she's ever felt around him. Will she be able to fight off her emerging feelings for this dangerous criminal?l? ~ ACCOLADES ~ 🏅ONC HONORABLE MENTION ✨ ONC Shortlister ❤️ AMBASSADORS PICK 🔥 Third ranking in #badboy
Grimm Games by LLSanders
Grimm Games
LLSanders
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A young woman must compete in a deadly televised competition, Grimm Games, to ensure her twin sister survives. Season 1 of Grimm Games ***** When twenty-year-old social activist Kam Wendall discovers her name among the contestants of the deadly television competition Grimm Games, she's stunned to realize her estranged twin sister, Millie, has stolen her identity to compete. Determined to save her sister, Kam enters the contest. At a secret and isolated location, they compete against others through nightmarish sets, perilous escape rooms, and sinister puzzles, and must outsmart the sadistic Grimm entities stalking them. Amidst the twisted challenges, can Kam and Millie rebuild their fractured trust all while evading the diabolical forces at play? And would even that be enough to help them survive the Grimm Games and emerge victorious? *** "Oh, I understand." I didn't blink as I spoke. "But the only way I'm ever stepping foot inside your set is if you force me." "Our contestants are volunteers," Ms. Holle went on. "We've always run the games that way and forever will. We're not accustomed to forcing anyone to partake, and that opportunity will be extended to you too."
Butterflies in Winter by WolvesandMoons
Butterflies in Winter
WolvesandMoons
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Everything Kit ever knew was destroyed when the power plant went into meltdown, but he never had time to mourn. For in a world of magic and monsters, he has to fight for his life every day. His task is to protect the outside world from the darkness which has overcome his home, if life outside the island even exists anymore. A task he never asked for but one he has little choice in. But when this becomes impossible, they will be forced to do what they long thought a hopeless dream. Return home. Yet the fight is far from over, for the end of the world was only the beginning. ====================================================================== What people are saying about BIW; 'Exciting action, fascinating plot, and perfect suspense.' 'Fast paced and quite thrilling.' 'Weaving action and emotion together... compelling as hell.' vkbloodgood ====================================================================== Thanks to the amazing MayTijssen for the gorgeous cover you see on this book.
Nomad {Editing} by WolvesandMoons
Nomad {Editing}
WolvesandMoons
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To his family, he was a traitor, to his people he was a threat and to himself a monster. Charlie never had a chance to prove otherwise. For the last twelve years, Charlie has lived a life of isolation. For fear of what he might do to the people he loves most. He did what was necessary to stay safe, no matter how terrible. Yet with war drawing closer, hiding will no longer be possible, and for the first time in a long time. Charlie will be faced with a choice. Stay in the shadows, to wait out the end of the world, or join the war, risk everything at a cost which could outweigh victory. =============================================================================== What People are saying about Nomad; "This book is amazing... one of the most original werewolf books I've ever read" - Hurricanely =================================================================== Thanks to the amazing Aphrodite270 for the gorgeous book cover you see on this story. Second Place Winner of the Winter Tiny Awards.
The Undergrounders: Volume I by Kaiddance
The Undergrounders: Volume I
Kaiddance
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**NOT A PAID STORY. ** Free story + Paid Bonus Content The Undergrounders are dying. Two hundred years ago, climate change and natural disasters drove humanity Underground, forcing them to survive on limited means. The penalty for crime is death-a harsh sentence to deter those who would defy the fragile order set forth by the founders. An unknown illness sweeps through the Caverns, threatening to kill the population if a cure is not found. The Council assures the people everything is alright; that this is nothing more than a strong yearly virus that will run its course. Kanden isn't convinced. After a string of questionable deaths, he investigates the source, leading him to a shocking discovery. Realizing the solution lies outside, he seeks a way outside the Caverns - above ground and into the unknown. Betrayal, violent mobs, and the threat of death loom over Kanden in his race to find a cure and hope for his people's future. **Contains mature themes of moderate to strong violence, mental health discrimination, and strong language.** ©️ 2022 All rights reserved. No part of this story may be translated or reproduced without the author's consent. Any violations will be subject to copyright laws. If you are reading this story outside of Wattpad, it is pirated and likely infected with malware.
Family Comes First by masonfitzzy
Family Comes First
masonfitzzy
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Juliet's parents died when she was young and she never got to experience having a family. She lived a miserable and lonely life. One night at work, she meets a strange man that says he's a reporter and he asks her a few questions. Later that night, the reporter offers to drive her home from work. When Juliet refuses, he kidnaps her and brings her home to be a wife for his oldest son. Juliet slowly loses her sanity as she finally gets a family.
MirrorMirror by ShaunAllan
MirrorMirror
ShaunAllan
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After a traumatic breakup, Cassidy moves into a new home. In an old wardrobe, he finds a mirror on which messages begin to appear from a brutally murdered girl who insists ghosts don't exist... ### Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the murderer of you all? Cassidy is attempting to rebuild his life after a torturous breakup. He moves into a new house, where an old wardrobe hides a mirror, and a deadly secret. On that mirror, messages appear from a girl brutally murdered years before. A girl he used to have a crush on. A crime that remains unsolved. Can Cass stand back when the messages lead to the killer's true identity? No, and that might just be the death of both him and the siblings desperate to help. "Just when I thought you couldn't get any better at writing, you proved that you're a master at this!!!" "Wow, that's crazy!" "Excellent as always." *Check out the MirrorMirror Spotify Playlist at: https://bit.ly/MirrorMSpotify* #1 in GhostStory #1 in Chiller #1 in LateNightReads **FREE with BONUS CONTENT!**
Horn by CBMokedi
Horn
CBMokedi
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Horn, or Nyana, is one of a kind. She is the last of an ancient species, revived by a disgruntled enchantress. Getting pulled into a war that she doesn't fully understand, but apparently, has a part to play, Nyana could choose to see it until the end or break free... Previously was a oneshot known as 'The Chamber'. "She had to sacrifice something that she was not prepared for" - A prompt from Erica Garcia, the Writing Prompt App. Cover by @Storytellernat 🥉Third Place in the Fantasy category of the Golden Bean Awards 2024 @EclipseNoir123 🥉Third Place in the Short Story category of the Berry Pancake Awards 2022 @BerryPatchCommunity 🥉Third Place in the Short Story category of The Count Award 2022 🥈Second Place in the Fantasy category of The Clematis Best Writer Award 2022 🖌Best Cover of the Berry Pancake Awards @BerryPatchCommunity
THE LIST by KellyAnneBlount
THE LIST
KellyAnneBlount
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One drop. That's all it took for seventeen-year-old Megan, the captain of the cheer team, to lose everything. One wrong decision. That's all it took for seventeen-year-old Clayton to lose his twin brother. One list. That's all it took to bring the unlikely pair together.
Inferno by bookishbronte
Inferno
bookishbronte
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Opposites attract, they say. Although no one knows how when they collide, they might just end up combusting in a thousand flames. [full summary inside] Copyright 2021 | bookishbronte