1995. Five rebellious adulescents decide to go celebrate the 4th of July despise the concern of their parents towards the recent attack in Oklahoma City. Little did they know: the threat isn't always the one we're expecting. Their taste in danger and yearning for new experiences will lead them to troubles bigger than they can handle. Will anyone be able to help?

When shy former track runner Emery strikes a deal with charismatic athlete Beckett, they each have a goal: to help the other impress their crush. But as courtship slowly turns to jealousy, the two are left to confront their feelings as they fight to win each other's hearts instead. Season 1 of Crushed Hearts *** All that Emery Theiss wants is to become an English professor, knowing his ADHD medication means his days of running sprints are over. But when the track team star, Beckett Delroy, unceremoniously hits him with a football, Emery's bad luck changes gears. Beckett needs Emery's advice to help his crush warm up to him, and Emery could use Beckett's confidence to win over his best friend and secure his future. But while coming to an agreement is easy, Beckett is the track rival who broke Emery's coveted record, and he can't stop himself from flirting, even with Emery. The charmingly annoying teasing, however, reveals Beckett has a softer side. The more time he spends with Beckett, the less important impressing his crush becomes. Faced with the possibility of losing his chance at his future, will Emery chase love or settle for certainty to ensure his heart isn't crushed? *** Weekly updates on Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours! Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

19-year old Ember Woods has a perfect life. Good grades, good friends and a perfect boyfriend. But all that changes as she stumbles upon a scroll which threatens to disrupt the smooth flow of her life, forever. ⚠WARNING: Includes mature themes.

Seventeen-year-old Lila Bennett has always flown under the radar at Silver Ridge High, preferring her sketchbook to the drama-filled halls of high school. But when an accidental coffee spill puts her on Ethan Carter's radar, her quiet life is thrown into chaos. Ethan, the charming basketball captain with a reputation for winning hearts, has a problem-his ex-girlfriend Olivia won't leave him alone. Desperate to prove he's moved on, Ethan comes up with a wild idea: convince Lila to pretend to be his girlfriend. In exchange, he'll help her build her social profile and get the art teacher's recommendation she needs to enter her dream competition. What starts as a simple arrangement quickly spirals into late-night study sessions, staged dates, and unexpected sparks. Lila sees past Ethan's polished exterior to the boy who loves cheesy movies and fears disappointing everyone around him. Ethan, in turn, finds himself drawn to Lila's sarcasm, creativity, and quiet strength. But when Olivia uncovers their fake relationship and sets out to expose them, Lila and Ethan are forced to confront their feelings. Can something that started as pretend turn into something real, or will the truth ruin everything?

Witches are stealing human bodies. They use them to deceive other humans, to slaughter them, devour them whole. The only way they can die is by fire, and when fire is involved, things burn. With the gods absent and the world ablaze, its up to the witch-slayers to put it out. But it's a losing battle. Gremaud has nothing and wants nothing but the strength to save his burning kingdom from fire. But prophecy follows in the wake of his comrade, the chosen one. Visited by Smoke, a mysterious voice carried by wind, he is warned against his own will, but is left with only envy for his comrade- and hate. The chosen one is Adler, and he's the strongest soldier the Old Dominion has seen since the heroes of old. Adler is also the crown prince, raised safely behind walls by men and women whose only goal was to gain his favor, and his throne. So he's done with glory, comfort, and prophecy. At the end of the world, all he wants is a real friend. The bastard Evane is past his prime, and weak to stop the flames that engulf his homeland. In fact, he's already been burned by fire, and now walks mutilated and hated by the oppressive theocracy which promises equality and peace. But unable to fight and blessed with illegal magic, he's found the only way to put out the fire is to stop fighting with it. The Lamprey is a grimdark horror with graphic themes, including gore, violence, and trauma.

BOOK 1 of 'Survival' Series - "Trust can't live in the same space as secrets and lies." -------- Minerva, at the age 10, saw Death. Her father's death. The man who said to have killed her father was a kings guard. That was all a lie. When she enters the survival games, she encounters lies, secrets, betrayal and what's nothing but revenge. When she learns that King Ambrose killed her father she uses the only person he loves to get to him, his Son. Read to see Minerva's Tale.

Cover made by @MadamM95 Synopsis: "1900, Louisiana. The Wild West is dying, swallowed by cigar smoke, broken promises and the echoes of a century that is dragging towards its end. Marina Łupków, a legendary bounty hunter marked by gunpowder and glory while fighting the Boxer Revolution in China, returns to America with more scars than hope. Recruited by the army, she seeks rest on the decadent shores of New Orleans, where a sumptuous casino boat docked in the Mississippi shines like a mirage of luxury and perdition. What Marina does not imagine is that, when she boards that boat, she is not just entering a game of cards, but the chessboard of destiny. Intrigues, unlikely alliances and implacable enemies await her. There begins the construction of an empire. Between shootouts, gilded rooms and halls of power, Marina will not rest until she breaks all the barriers of her time. From cards to bullets, from mud to power, she will write her name in history as the richest and most influential woman on the planet... And one day, as the first woman to be President of the United States of America" Age rating: +16 Note 1: This book is an English translation of the original work in Brazilian Portuguese called À Dois Passos do Sucesso e Redenção Note 2: Contains strong words and scenes, names of real people, etc. Note 3: This story here was made just as a hobby

[WLW] An ambitious scientist won't let anything get in the way of her dreams--not even death. ⚓︎ When Malia set out to sea, she expected to make a life-changing discovery; instead, she received a life-ending doom. But death isn't her end, and she's granted another chance by the very ocean that she died in. That's according to Beatrice, a thousand-year-old water spirit that shows her the ways of their kind. After all, Malia isn't the first to be reborn, and countless souls lost at sea still live underwater, tasked with saving mortals from the same fate. It's a tough job, but if Malia does it right, she can win back her life on land. However, vengeful souls lurk in the waters, determined to destroy the mortals above them. These ghouls were the ones that killed Malia, but if she wants to return to the surface, she'll have to face them in a fight for her mortal life or eternal death. ⚓︎ SURVIVAL KIT ✓ Sapphic romance ✓ Magical "mermaids" ✓ Underwater adventures ✓ Science (specifically physics) FEATURED: ★ For AAPI Heritage Month and Pride Month ★ @FreeTheLGBT Pride Awards 2024 - Grand Winner ★ @Fantasy, @adventure ★ Former Amb profiles @talesofthedeep, @CitifiedFantasy, @ReshapeIt, @mythandlegend, @QuickFantasy, @YAFantasy, @The_Reading_Room ★ @AstaniaCommunity, @PrideReads ONC 2023 ENTRY Word Count: +33k Genres: Fantasy/Low Fantasy, Adventure, Romance Written: 05 FEB 2023 - 24 FEB 2023 Published: 09 FEB 2023 - 03 MAR 2023 ★ Cover and graphics made by the amazing @MoranaInDesign! ★ This story is only available on Wattpad by @laurendoubleu.

{Featured ×4} In the heart-pounding world of 2082, where laws bend and twist like shadows in the night, seventeen-year-old Bryan Adams is thrust into a whirlwind of mystery and danger. Tormented by relentless nightmares of his father's tragic demise, Bryan embarks on a quest for truth, unaware that the very essence of his existence hangs in the balance. Guided by the enigmatic Arnold, his father's mentor, Bryan plunges into the depths of the police force. But when a sinister message from the killer promises to unleash the cataclysmic HydrahepA virus upon the unsuspecting city of Barcelona, Bryan is thrust into a desperate race against time. Teamed up with the formidable Jessica and the unlikely ally Ethan, Bryan navigates a treacherous world where every step could be his last. As they unravel a diabolical conspiracy that pits science against religion, Bryan is pushed to the brink of his courage, confronting demons both within and without. With the clock ticking down to oblivion and the fate of millions hanging in the balance, every twist and turn threatens to plunge them into the abyss. 'Dungeon' is a heart-stopping rollercoaster of suspense and intrigue, gripping you in its vice-like grip until the very last page. Can Bryan unlock the truth in time to stop the shadows from swallowing them whole, or will they be consumed by darkness forever?

Featured on @HistoricalFiction @NARomance 🥇2023 Rose Gold Awards 🥇Literary Book Awards Story of Edith&Andre: "O'Lady Liberty divine! For thee alone, my life I'd resign: I beseech all to carve thy name so fair, On my tombstone, for all to stare." "This is a love poem for me?" Edith couldn't help muttering resignedly. But what else could she do? Her lover was a stoic little leader! Every time she complained that he was always working tirelessly, Andre would smile and whisper in her ear, "Have you not heard? 'A revolutionary only finds rest in his grave'." It seemed like an ominous omen when he ultimately had neither a grave nor a tombstone. The only thing Andre left her was a small notebook with a red cover. The front page was inscribed with neatly written words: Love, Compassion, Liberty. The final pages remained blank, but at the very end was a small line of pencil writing, already smudged and faded. Each letter was bold and alive, revealing the profound happiness and fervor of the writer: "Liberty is the right to love and to be loved." Story of Fiona: Little Fiona always thought that she lived in a world entirely separated from those wealthy girls, until this barefooted waif became a little Marchioness overnight. She had two fathers, one grand and handsome like a god, the other short and frail like a reed. They believed in completely different philosophies - the latter left her mired in poverty and shame, while the former pulled her into a heaven full of dignity and glory. Fiona chose one and abandoned the other. She felt she lacked nothing: beauty, wealth, honour, and love. Until she met that angel in the scarlet dress again. A century later, the old soldier who ended Fiona's life recalled her in his memoir: "I felt that old lady was a blaze of fire. I aimed at her, shot, and she fell. But bullets could never snuff out flames." What romantic entanglements will fate weave for these noble souls?