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After the Villainess Failed to Overthrow the Gods by butterfly_effect
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'In every story, there is a villain who has been defeated. What happens to the defeated villain?' After Lorelei's plot to overthrow the gods failed, she was stripped of her power and voice. She became a mermaid bound to a lake, with her enemy (the god) keeping guard of her. This is a story between a defeated villainess and her enemy.
Piece Simul ✔ by Red_Harvey
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Russ, a former janitor, is now second-in-command on a mission to find a cure for The Storm. The Storm eradicated those sixty and older. There might be a cure, but not on Earth. After each newly discovered planet, a team finds their minds and bodies changing. They're haunted by their pasts, and by the fanatical Green-Eyed faction. Decades into their journey, they must decide if they can complete the mission parameters, or default to back-up protocol. This star-bound research team stumbles upon what it means to exist in the vastness of space, against the ticking clock of a dying planet. simul /ˈsɪməl/ noun 1. a shortened form of simultaneous 2. a display in which a player plays a number of games simultaneously against different opponents. *WP Editor's Choice- Aug. 2022 *WP Explorer Take a break from this reality List-Aug. 2022 *WP Science Fiction Summer List-Aug. 2022 *Community Curator List for Hispanic Heritage Month-Sept 2021* *Previously Featured*
Lockdown on London Lane [PUBLISHED w/ WATTPAD BOOKS] by Reekles
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***Published in the US with Wattpad Books and in the UK under the title 'LOVE, LOCKED DOWN' -- out now in ebook and paperback, and also audiobook in the UK!*** When the London Lane apartment block is put on lockdown, its residents are in for a whirlwind week. Imogen's stuck living with a one-night-stand in Number 14, and has to face the reality that maybe it's time to grow up. Upstairs, Isla and Danny are still in their honeymoon period, and this could make or break their new relationship; meanwhile, Zach and Serena's steady relationship is on tenterhooks, and pineapple on pizza might actually be the last straw. At Number 22, Olivia's Maid of Honour duties are really pushing her to the edge as a wedding-planning weekend has turned into an entire week... And speaking of weddings, this whole thing has made Ethan realise he wants to spend the rest of his life with Charlotte - if only he can surprise her with the perfect proposal. Follow these five stories of twenty-somethings through their week of quarantine, where romances will blossom, friendships fracture, and relationships are forged that could last a lifetime. Disclaimer: This is a fictionalised and dramatised story inspired by real events that are happening right now. For the most up-to-date FACTS on Covid, you can check out https://support.wattpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040903132-A-message-about-COVID-19
To Be a Beauty by EmeraldStrawberry
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Leaving this world, was not part of my plan. Until fate decided, that no, you need to die today. ___________________________________________________________ She was reincarnated with a task at hand. To save the male lead using her abilities, and to become a beauty? 'Why do I even need to be beautiful?' [You don't need to be beautiful. You need to be a beauty.] '...What's the difference?' [You will know in time.] Please be warned that the author is an amateur writer and has limited knowledge and capabilities involving grammar, proofreading, and writing in general. In short, There will be grammatical errors and constructive criticism is greatly appreciated. Oh, and the pic in the cover is not mine. Credits to the artist who made the art.
Thirty Years by ares37
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Images flashed through her line of vision without stopping. For 30 years she lived for him. She gave up her family, her own dreams, and herself to be with him. . . . Via Dos spent most of her life chasing after a man who never loved her. Once given a second chance, Via sets out to correct her mistakes. In the process, she reconnects with her family, pursues her dream career, and finds a love she never knew she would have. . . . As of July 20, 2019 #1 coding #1 projectacceptyou #1 defying #2 youth #2 firststory #4 secondchance #7 guilt #8 tragedy #9 truth . . . *Cover design belongs to me * Cover art does NOT belong to me (will be taken down upon request) *This is an original work. Do NOT copy or take any part of my work without permission. . . . This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, organizations, places, events, and incidents are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
Underneath A Thousand Skies ✔️ by badcooking
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In the first world she transmigrated into, Song Jia accidentally killed the original host and made the monarch so insane with grief that the whole world was destroyed with him. Her boss then declared after she went back to the modern world: "No salary for six months!" Song Jia: (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ In the second world she transmigrated into, Song Jia had to raise a cute little bun and thought that her job this time would be easy. In the end, the cute little bun became a sadistic killer that could solemnly say to her, "Just push me below you and take advantage of me." Her boss: "..." Song Jia: "..." [Original story] [Cover image not mine.] Highest Ranking: #1 yandere #1 ancient china #1 obsessed
The Apprentice Girl // Book 3 in the Rosie Grey series by Spruce_Goose
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A month after leaving her life as the Ealing's scullery maid, fourteen-year-old Rosie Grey had to go back home without so much as a reference. Her brother helps her start a new life, offering her a job in his tailor shop, away from the comforts and struggles of the Ealing household. Although a different job from the one she had worked for six months, Rosie flourishes under the instruction of her brother, but she cannot forget the life she has lived. The memories of life in the factory and the struggles she faced under Mrs Ealing's thumb continue to plague her mind. As do her feelings for the Ealing's oldest son, Robert. The only person who was kind to her in the Ealing family, and the reason for her leaving. His soft brown curly locks and smile makes her forget the difficulties she has faced in the past, even if she is sure she will never see him again. That is until Robert shows up and stirs the scandal up again, forcing her to figure out her true feelings for the Ealing's oldest son and come to terms with who she really is. (C) Spruce_Goose Cover - Made by @Azanthiel
The Lady Pursues by AbbyWheelerRomance
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2019 WATTY WINNER FOR HISTORICAL FICTION. Charity loves Ian. Ian thinks Charity is an incorrigible flirt and he is certainly not tempted. Not one bit! Or at least that's what he tells himself... Bright, optimistic, and a bit naïve, Charity Crewe has always been in love with Ian Douglass. And it would certainly help if he loved her back... just a little bit! Though Ian was raised on the estate and generously given lessons with the Crewe siblings, no one, especially Ian, has ever forgotten he is the housekeeper's son. Charity might not care what anyone thinks of her, but Ian certainly does, so he is determined to protect her reputation as well as his own. He's worked too hard to secure his position to risk his livelihood, not to mention his mother's. He has discouraged her affections at every turn... with only a few moments of weakness. However, while Charity is away gaining some polish, circumstances drastically change and Charity must decide if she is willing to risk everything, even complete and utter ruin, in pursuit of the man she loves. Authors notes: This is Book One of The Crewe Legacy, a four-book series in progress, involving the Crewe siblings and other characters you'll meet along the way. I hope you enjoy Ian and Charity's story and that everyone else intrigues you! CONTENT WARNING: this story contains some mature sexual content, descriptions of spousal abuse, child abuse, murder, and suicide.
The Dragon's Flower Vol 1-5 by ChocoLily
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After an accident, she found herself possessing a small cannon fodder's body inside a novel she was reading! But why did the storyline seems to be a little different than what she had read? Xiao Hua, the body she was currently possessing, will die if she stayed around Princess Long Lian and the Third Prince Long Zhu, but her escape plan failed and gotten herself tricked to be the prince's maid! She expected her days will be full of torture, but why did he pamper her to an unbelievable degree? The Third Prince was supposed to be an unambitious prince, a cannon fodder, but he did not act according to his script! He went wild by arming himself with power and gathered the heroine's supporting male leads to go against the hero and heroine! Aiya, did she transmigrated to a dark version of the novel instead of the original one? [This story is not the full version. Full version could be purchased from selected sites] Google play: https://play.google.com/store/books/series?id=3gAsGwAAABDzGM Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L6CW1CX?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tukn [Disclaimer: The cover is a fanart used with the permission of the artist, @-helios ] THIS IS an ORIGINAL STORY (by the way) Start: 7th December 2017 End (Vol 5): 19th July 2019