This essay has been penned down by a teenager, wishing to lighten the burden of his deep thoughts by sharing it with the Wattpad community. This story is original in its entirety, and any resemblance with other stories is coincidental and completely unintended.

❧❧WINNER OF THE WATTYS 2016 for VORACIOUS READS ❧❧ An invisible enemy. A deadly virus. A human hacker and a Werewolf alpha are their only hope. That's if they don't kill each other first. When Parker Johnson, a top security specialist, is called in to help track down the architects behind a genetically engineered virus, she doesn't hesitate. Even if it means working with Daniel Locke, the icy Alpha Commander who she had the misfortune of pissing off. Big time. Fierce, powerful, and determined, Daniel has spent his whole life defending those he loves. But this time the enemy is invisible, and everywhere. An enemy that could destroy his entire race. The last thing he needs is a curvy, brunette firecracker who's been a thorn in his side for more than a decade. But the Alliance has other ideas. The disease is spreading, and Parker's technological abilities might be their only hope for survival. It is a race against the clock for this unlikely couple as they attempt to save those they love, while at the same time contend with a mutual attraction that refuses to be silenced.

He lit his cigarette, I lit nothing. He drank alcohol, I drank water. He smirked, I smiled. He didn't love me, I didn't love him. He and I together wouldn't last a day. And then the game started... He said he found me intriguing, unique, and interesting because I didn't swoon over him. "You and me Grey, let's play a game. We'll date and in three months time I promise you will fall for me. When you fall in love with me between that time span, I win. If in any way you were to win I'll give up all the alcohol, cigarettes, and player ways." It was a game I wasn't willing to lose, but all games had accidents and consequences. It takes a broken heart to know how to break a heart.

**Best rank: #35 in Mysery/Thriller** One poor judgement on the part of Drake Smith leads to a chain of inexplicable mishappenings. Is it something paranormal, or is it something more mysterious, something spookier, something darker...?

I live in a pretty screwed up world. I mean, we all do, but mine's a little more screwed up than your average American city. First off, I have that cliché sort of crush on my best friend. The second part of that cliché is that he's interested in every other girl but me. Second, we have superheroes. A lot of them. Flying everywhere like annoying insects, teleporting like it doesn't scare the crap out of the rest of us, defeating bad guys like they're the new Mr. Incredible. The whole works. The third thing is, I'm one of those superheroes. My name is Kiera Knight, but the rest of the world knows me as Shadow. _________________________ Kiera Knight has been saving Cryptic City from her nemesis, Blaze, for two years now. As soon as she thinks she's got him under control, the wildfire spreads chaos through both of her lives-as Shadow and Kiera. But she soon finds out that masks can't hide every secret, and she might have been helping guard a secret that could put Cryptic City in ruins. "I hate supervillains. But after being a superhero, I think I'd prefer to be a supervillain now." _________________________ (I seriously didn't even think of Keira Knightley when I made up her name. Just thought I'd let you know.)

Highest ranking: #1 in Teen Fiction -- "Sunshine, what guy do you know has a weird fetish with sign language?" She's the aftermath of a high school party nightmare. Tragedy robbed her of her innocence and stole her voice before she had the chance to speak out. The court called her a liar, and the guilty was set free. Now memories plague her mind and trap her in solitude. She was forced to learn sign language, struggling to find a way to voice her silence. He's the definition of the boy she tried to stay away from. The epitome of harsh rumors and hopeless fantasies. The source of lies and blame. He's analyzed, misunderstood, and utterly mysterious. And he may be the one to find her voice. When they meet, she gets accustomed to his arrogance and he gets accustomed to her silence. An essay is what brings them together, but what happens when he starts asking too many questions? Will her past continue to drag her down, or will he save her? Fate has a funny way of bringing people together, but it doesn't always work how it's supposed to. *different summary inside* "Perfect amount of tragedy, humor, and romance!" -Sparkles530 "I feel like I learned a lot from your story, thank you." - 980Sarah "This book is beautifully written. Thank you for sharing it on Wattpad." -AKRathan "I just want to say that Silently Falling was one of the best books I've ever read. It's so beautiful and heartwarming and the way you described the progress of their relationship was beautiful." -Rafyrofy "Perfect ending." -TaylorxTaterxTot COVER: Ensurel

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

'You look beautiful in that white dress. Too bad your boyfriend is not here to feast his eyes!' The message on my phone read. My head whipped up, and I looked around frantically. Sweat dripped my face even in the cold weather. He was here? 'Na ah! Don't search for me! You can't find a face you've never seen.' He was right, and I hated him for it. ******************* Running away was the only option that Catherine Lawrence had and so she did with her best friend, Samantha Roy to a country she has never been before. Running away was a safe bet; a quick way to hide, an option to disappear but little did she know that staying hidden from him wouldn't last for long. Book 1 of The Mask Series! ****************** ⇥3Xb6ruix⇤

Haley Jameson used to believe that the world revolved around her and her relationship with her best friend Sam Steinfeld. That is, of course, until freshman year of high school when new, not so friendly feelings crop up and things don't go the way she expects. When she leaves to visit her sister in LA after a heartbreaking encounter, she's seen by a talent scout and hired on the spot for being a "Triple Threat" and she vows to never go back to San Diego and to the boy she used to love. But what happens when, three years later, her new movie is set in her old hometown? And what if the director decides Sam is the perfect guy to play the male lead? Will the old feelings come back in play and hatch a new relationship on set? One thing is for sure: this is going to be one wild ride! ***This is a spinoff to The Secret Singer, but it can be read as a standalone novel***

Cover by: @_ViciousCupcake_ with tweaks and a sticker added by @tinhovercarinice What if Cinderella never lost a shoe? What if she never met her prince at a ball or had a fairy godmother? What if she and and her prince were just two people trying to find a way in their messed up worlds? Stephanie Coleman has a secret. She has an amazing voice that can hit any note and hold it to perfection. But when her mom died, her dreams of becoming famous died too. Now she sings secretly for her best friend Amy, and only a select group of those close to her know her secret talent. But what if a certain famous pop star decided to enroll in her school and found out her secret accidentally? Collin Jacobs is a triple platinum selling pop sensation. However, behind all the glitter and gold of fame, he's miserable, and wants to find his way back to loving what he does and not being controlled by his recording studio. So when he finds out Stephanie's talent, he convinces her to help him on his journey. What if the girl who becomes his close friend finds her way much deeper in his heart? Read on for a twist on modern fairy tales in a Hollywood world where anything can happen! This is copyrighted, and any plagiarism will NOT be excused!! This is my first book, but do note that while it may seem cliche at first, it will reveal its true nature towards the end. So, read on for a true love story with adventure, mystery, and intrigue!