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Roots by xFakingaSmilex
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While falling in love with a drug kingpin, Tikera must prove she can survive in his dangerous world - and convince him their relationship is worth fighting for. ***** After dropping out of university and setting her sights on traveling to Europe, twenty-three-year-old Tikera Copeland is desperate for a job. So when she innocently applies for a gardening position and immediately gets hired, she's shocked to discover that her "real" job will be tending to a bunker full of thriving, (definitely) illegal weed plants. Intrigued by this world she knows nothing about, Tikera agrees to stay, but her growing feelings for "The Boss" -- the mysterious drug kingpin who owns and grows the plants -- quickly complicate things. He's falling for her too (and she knows it, even if he won't admit it), but breaking through his icy exterior won't be easy. And with thieves, vengeful hitmen, and rival kingpins threatening them at every turn, will they even survive long enough to find their happily ever after? [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]
Rebel One (Now Published!) by xsnickerss
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***WATTPAD VERSION. There is a revised version available on Amazon*** [Melkin Series book #1] ════════════════ "Travis?" I asked as softly as I could. He smiled, tweaking the corners of his mouth up. If my eyes hadn't adjusted to the darkness by now, I wouldn't have caught it. "You're like heaven from the view in hell," he said. ════════════════ Lacey Carson dreamed of experiencing the exciting world outside of the mundane town her father limited her to. Then she met Travis Miller, who was a little more adventure than she was ready for. Join her as she learns about the ups and downs of independence, her own strength, and the gang world she quickly becomes immersed into.
Historically Inaccurate by _shaybravo
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WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION When her initiation into her college's History Club goes awry, Sol has to come face to face with Ethan-the cute guy whose house she just broke into. ***** Soledad Gutierrez, or Sol to her friends, decides to join the History Club at her Community college. However, this club is not like other clubs: they have an initiation process and a slew of other 'extracurricular activities.' In order to join the club, Sol must break into the oldest house in her small Californian town and steal one of their forks. The club members provide all the materials to break in; she just needs to take the utensil, take a selfie in the kitchen, and get out undetected-with the fork, of course. The problem is: Ethan Winston spots Sol in his grandparent's house, and he's determined to uncover the reason behind the break-in. However, both he and Sol are thrown for a loop when feelings begin to develop between them. And as Ethan becomes suspicious of the History Club, he and Sol get tangled in an adventure none of them were expecting. [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] [[Wattys 2019 Winner for Young Adult + Being Published by Wattpad Books in Fall 2020]]
Fuckboys | On Hold by wildparisian
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Alessandra's just a little broken-hearted. But when the one who broke it comes back into her life - all brown-eyed and beautifully regretful - will she believe him, or will she believe everything she's been taught about fuckboys?
Tired Girls | fin.  by chocolatetragedies
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she was tired of watching you not love her the way she loved you. wait, hold on a minute. see the past tense? [ thepeopleofsociety ] [ short story] [ all rights reserved ] © AUGUST 2016 - FEBRUARY 2017
Lost Royalty by ThelittleMissReader
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Her presence was once one that enamoured the masses. A beautiful young princess whose destiny seemed to be set in a life of royal balls and princes. But her abrupt absence filled the hearts of so many with anguish and sorrow. On her seventh birthday, Princess Elizabeth seemed to simply disappear. Now, nearly a decade later, her father has declared that she must be found by her 17th birthday, or the search will be abandoned. Hope is diminishing, and a kingdom searches high and low for a lost princess. Village by village, every girl between the ages 15 and 17 must be assessed. As a King searches for his daughter, a kingdom desperately anticipates the return of their Lost Princess. |COMPLETED | HIGHEST RANKING #1 IN HISTORICAL FICTION| This is a first draft so will have many mistakes and plot holes. Sequel Now COMPLETE. Comments: @DumDumPops4: Aww this was a great read! I'm really happy you decided to share your work with us on Wattpad. Great job! Keep writing please! @MadelynCrain: I absolutely loved your book!!!!! A sequel would be amazing!!!!!!! @TwistedSecret: This has been one of the best stories I've read on wattpad @Aurazales: FINSHED this story in two DAYSS!! If you could do a sequel, I would just die (out of excitement) and have my ghost read the sequel Highest rank: #1 in historical fiction Now complete. (18/03/2017)
Jason's Quest by ChristopherLedbetter
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[Epic Mythological Fantasy] A prince who defied two kings. A princess who made the ultimate sacrifice. Jason, the rightful heir to the throne of Iolkos, must avenge the deposition of his father and the murder of his siblings. With no intention of relinquishing the crown, however, vile King Pelias demands that Jason acquire the famed Golden Fleece to prove himself worthy of the crown. It is a feat many have tried, but none have succeeded. Fewer still have even lived to tell their tale. Sailing with the Argonauts, a dream team of heroes, Jason navigates fierce adversaries, insurmountable obstacles, and turbulent waters to reach Colchis, half a world away. All Jason wants is the Golden Fleece, but its owner, King Aeetes has different ideas. In order for the king to discharge the Fleece, Jason must complete three arduous, if deadly, labors. Choosing to accept aid from a beautiful and mysterious but unlikely source could either be Jason's salvation or his undoing. But choose wisely, he must. For if he fails but one of lethal tasks... death may be a welcome vacation from his troubles. *** Jason's Quest is a sexy, mysterious retelling of Greek myth, Jason and Medea/ Jason and The Argonauts/ Jason and The Quest for the Golden Fleece. If you really like this, please give me a vote. And stay tuned... my YA mythological fantasy THE SKY THRONE is coming from Month9Books in 2017!! Add it to your TBR https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33280983-the-sky-throne
Holding Out For A Hero by The_Moon_Princess
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"What?" Facing him boldly, I came before him. "Why take me and Blake in? Two strangers you don't even know? Is this for publicity? 'Cause if it is-" He reached over slowly and took hold of my trembling hand. His smile grew at the sight then he squeezed it gently. The warmth he shared brought calmness. "Rarity," he put his nose against mine. "Is it alright if somebody just wants to be kind to you? Do you need an explanation for everything?" ••••• This isn't your average boy meets girl, girl falls for boy story. Rarity has been a runaway for as long as she can recall with her small partner Blake. These two are very different, each has their own opinion on Navy Night. Blake admires the hero's bravery. Rarity can't stand his stupid smile. What doesn't help is Blake and her get caught by the hero on one of their late night scavenging adventures. Facing jail time, Navy works a deal with the police: The two must live with his alter ego until stable on their feet. Even though Rarity hates the idea, she goes along with it not knowing that just maybe she was holding out for this annoying hero.
Truly, Madly, Disney: A Disneyitus Challenge #Wattys2016 by innermonologues
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My second attempt at the Disneyitus Challenge created by @northandsouth In which self-confessed Disnerd, Piper Ripley tries to convert Disney sceptic Jonah Westwick. Featuring little sisters, lots of songs and definitely Disney cover by @stereoactive, thank you! Start Date: 22/12/15 End Date: 31/12/15 (Completed) Entered into the 2016 Wattys
Olive Juice by Rose_Ink
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η. olive juice [ol-iv-joos] a term commonly mistaken for the words "i love you" when silently mouthed to another * * * Four people. Two boys. Two Girls. One year. A Companionship. In a society where prejudice and exclusion are the roots of all evil, Olive rotates through groups of four called Companionships every year. Befriending the randomly assigned Companions in your group is expected. Befriending anyone else, the Outsiders, is punishable by death. But, when Olive meets a boy outside of her Companionship, she starts to realize everyone should have a choice.