Dystopia and Scifi
16 stories
Thing by Strawberry_Cream1928
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From the author of the Books of Lessaenes. ........................... No, no, you must be confused. Sometimes, humans get confused about me. They think I am one of them. I am not human. I am Thing. .......................... By the year 2030, Ingle Tech- owned by the wealthy and influential Ingle family- has monopolized the electronics industry. But the Ingles have a dark secret. Two dark secrets, actually. Secrets they will do anything to keep. Highest ranking: #324 in Science Fiction Cover by @stardust24601
The Trader by Strawberry_Cream1928
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For centuries, the peaceful underwater city of Under has been governed by the Council. Loved by their people, the Councilmen and women work tirelessly to ensure that justice and order are preserved within the boundaries of their city. But, it isn't enough. As the seventh and youngest daughter of the Head Councilman of Under and a descendant of the founder of Under, Arylline "Ari" Emberwood has a lot to live up to. Ignored by her family in favor of her more accomplished older sisters, Ari has a lot of time on her hands. Time in which she begins to notice that all isn't right in her seemingly perfect world. A mysterious entity known only as The Trader is beginning to assert control over Under, and the Council is no longer able to keep it at bay. They will require help...from land. And the world above isn't exactly being cooperative. In order to save her city from oblivion, Ari must do the unthinkable. She must make a deal with the Trader. This twisted retelling of The Little Mermaid is sure to get you questioning the true meaning of a fair trade. Highest Ranking: #387 in Fantasy
MOLT 32 by Strawberry_Cream1928
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The world has never been a favorable place for the insects. Permanently branded as a pest and a nuisance, they have faced an impressive array of threats to their existence, from flyswatters to pesticides to the soles of human footwear. Yet they endured. They endured, and they thrived. They took up residence on this lovely blue-green planet long before the first human stood up on his two feet, and they will be here as ever-present witnesses to the workings of time as our cities are abandoned and reclaimed by the forces of nature. At the height of our power, we humans did all that could be done with our planet. We mapped, we charted, we analyzed, we conquered. We tamed and we eradicated. We silenced and we manipulated. Yet we could not seem to put a dent in the thick-skinned little class Insecta. Kill a roach, and there will always be another to take its place. Find a termite and you might as well have found a thousand. Through war and peace, famine and prosperity, wealth and bankruptcy, the insects endured. We are no longer the kings of this planet. The tables have turned. It is now our turn to endure. So we take inspiration from our exoskeleton-clad comrades and we endure. We endure. We MOLT Highest Ranking: #200
Lights (Book 4) by Strawberry_Cream1928
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19 years after Flames... Lessaenes has entered what some call a golden age. King Thorel and Queen Tara are everything that the people hoped for and more. However, racial tensions still lurk under the surface of a new, egalitarian Empire and prejudice mars the life of the young Princess Swan-Rose, who is half Rhenan and half Lessaenite. When mysterious forces known only as the Lights begin to wreak havoc both in her elite private school and in the political world of her parents, Swan-Rose must team up with unlikely allies, including her least favorite cousin, Crown Princess Lillae, and her mother, the famous Viviana Arystenn whose shadow she has spent her entire life in, to silence a resurfacing evil once and for all. Highest Ranking: #323 in Science Fiction
The Unsound Theory (STAR Academy Book 1 EXCERPT) by emilita
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Yalena Russo, your STAR Academy invitation has arrived. Unlike other teenagers across the near worlds, Yalena isn't space-crazed. But a surprise invitation to join the exclusive STAR Academy opens a window to her unknown origins, making her ponder... What if space is where she belongs? Mystified by the leadership trio known as the O'Donnells, as well as the reason they brought her on board, Yalena stumbles onto an alarming secret. Pulled deeper into the mystery by the commander's son, she will find that some riddles can be hard to walk away from-especially if she is the one holding the answers. Take a plunge into the not-so-near future, where travel is interplanetary, competition is a rush, and even the elite don't always play by the rules. ---This is an excerpt containing Chapter 1 only--- ---The full novel can be found on Amazon--- Genuine praise from Wattpad readers: @Romantic26: "Amazing chapter. This is such an excellent book. I cannot put it down." @kirch_123: "I'm honestly very nervous now. I did not see any of this coming!!!!" @annie1loves1you: "Oh my God! I can't WAIT for more!!! This is amazing! So realistic! I can't wait to see how this plays out! :D Keep up the great writing!" @mauigoa: "Woah, now that is what I call a cliffhanger. An absolutely amazing chapter! One answered question leads to a new question, which is great for the reader to be at the edge of their seats :)" ---ALL RIGHTS RESERVED--- The Unsound Theory is featured on Wattpad's reading list: Intergalactic Reads!
The Truth Hunters (STAR Academy Book 2) by emilita
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Yalena Russo, peace was never an option. Pushed out of the spotlight and into obedience, Yalena returns to a STAR Academy that has changed. In fact, the near worlds have changed, forcing her to walk the thin line between politics and mayhem. Determined to find out why the Fians claim to be connected to her, Yalena has to track down whoever gave her up as a baby. But the truth can be elusive. Yalena must employ her friends' talents-and her own-on a shadow quest to hunt down the answers. And all the while, she weaves herself deeper into the web of Fian lies. But what if some of them aren't lies at all? Throw in some grueling training, a few inconvenient affections, as well as a pair of mischievous freshmen, and second year at the Academy just got tricky. --- Book 2 from the STAR Academy series. You can read The Unsound Theory first for a complete understanding of the STAR Academy Universe. Big thank you to everyone who is reading, voting or commenting on my stories! --- What Wattpad users say about this book - genuine comments from readers: @HussamAamir "This chapter is sooooo mind-blowing. There's so much to process. Wow, i can't wait to see what happens next, this is exciting!!!" @xxWatTheFlipxx "Oh my god! This series is sooo good. Can't wait for the next chapter. Thank God some books on Wattpad are still original and enticing." @CJOBrien "Yep, another chapter slam dunked in the awesome bag."
Expiration Date (Books 1 and 2) by MikaelaBender
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Now a digital pilot for SYFY The Society knows when we're going to die. They imprint it on our arms at birth. I was supposed to die yesterday. I'm the girl who's Expired. Winner of the 2020 Readers Choice Awards Cover by @Forcade
Codes (Book 2) by Strawberry_Cream1928
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After discovering her true identity, Claire must escape the Program and the Module and return to Lessaenes, where the threat of the Ice Queen who is out to kill her will only grow worse. Highest ranking- #8 in Science Fiction Cover by @elphadora
Infection by PeterMorrinsville
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It starts with a simple itch, nothing more. Maybe a few random spasms or the occasional shudder but you'll think nothing of it. Then you'll get blood shot eyes... Not enough sleep? It gets worse, much worse. The itching turns to scratching, clawing at you skin until it bleeds... and bleeds and bleeds. Then comes the anger which tips you over the top making you brake into a full blown seizure. Madness. You still with me? Well you won't be if they catch you, you'll be one of them...infected.
Glitches (Book 1) by Strawberry_Cream1928
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WATTPAD FEATURED STORY. SOON TO BE PUBLISHED BY THE POLYETHNIC PUBLISHING. Your parents don't exist. Your friends don't exist. Your school doesn't exist. Your life doesn't exist. They are all just computer codes, and you're the glitch. You're the reason they were all created. But their life span is short, and soon, all the protection they gave you will be gone. Soon, your life will be in danger. ................... In the eyes of everyone around her, Claire Marie King's life is perfect. At age fifteen, she is already a multi-millionaire and is highly acclaimed for her supposed supernatural powers. She has performed impossible feats in shows across the world, brought rain to countries suffering from drought, and cured pathological criminals of their unlawful tendencies. What no one knows is that deep inside, she longs to fit in. When a mysterious letter offers her the tantalizing opportunity to do just that, she is sucked into the murky waters of WGO, an underground organization that claims it is the only place she will ever belong. Claire must enlist the help of her skeptical brother and long lost sister to combat WGO's tyrannical President who, for unknown reasons, is out to get her. Struggling to survive at WGO, Claire soon discovers that the organization's leader is the least of her problems. The dark secrets of her past and the origins of her powers are resurfacing, and her status can no longer keep her safe. After all, Claire was almost killed ten years before, and the people who did it are ready to finish the job. Follow Claire King on her twisted path to survival in Saralee Arystenn's debut novel, GLITCHES. ..................... Highest ranking- #10 in Science Fiction Cover by @elphadora