"But it's barbaric, these games. They're designed for torture, they aren't meant for escape." "Maybe you're just not playing right. They stand for salvation, and everyone needs a little help."

jaded | adjective: 'losing interest because you have experienced something too many times' "Hey kid, if you're watching this then I'm so sorry. I made you a promise when we lost your mother, and now it's been broken. I want you to know that you are the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. I love you, little cheetah." scream (2022) [tara x oc]

When bubbly Emerson Kachi Smith starts working for the handsome Lucas Hendrix, she quickly discovers there's something hot and untamed behind his cold exterior... ***** When bubbly Emerson Kachi Smith is offered a job as the personal assistant to the cold and handsome Lucas Hendrix, she's left wondering why. After all, she has no credentials to speak of, and working for a paranoid billionaire CEO who's impossible to please is far from easy. But a few weeks into her job, she begins to realize that she can't judge a book by its cover. Left alone to discover the mystery behind Lucas's cold exterior and to tame her uncontrollable desire to comfort him, she learns they have a lot more in common than she ever thought possible. Could their two lonely hearts share the same dream for happiness? [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by April Alforque Former title 'Coffee And Papers'

He's her seductive spider guardian, and she's the unsuspecting heiress entangled in a web of danger and forbidden love. Kira Clark's world takes a bizarre turn when she inherits Spinneret Cottage, a magical haven in the Appalachian mountains. Little does she know, the quaint cottage comes with a mystical responsibility: to be the guardian of a forest filled with secrets and a seductive araneae creature named Lukkan. As Kira grapples with her newfound role, a smarmy developer threatens to exploit the supernatural property, and she must navigate a world where danger lurks in the shadows. Enter Lukkan, a breathtakingly handsome man with a velvety voice and an otherworldly aura. The sparks fly, and Kira finds herself drawn into a web of passion she never imagined-BDSM. But when the dark forces that haunt the enchanted woods come calling, Kira must confront her fears and embrace her destiny as the guardian. Will their love survive the secrets of Spinneret Cottage, or will the threads of destiny unravel in a world where spiders and seduction entwine? Embark on a captivating journey of love, magic, and suspense-you might just get caught in the web of this monster romance! WARNING: This story contains explicit sexual content and BDSM, allusions to past trauma, stalking, violence, gore, and strong language that may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. Cover design by The Book Brander *** This story is part of a special collection of YONDER Originals now available on Wattpad! Unlock part-by-part or the full story with Wattpad Coins.

A no-nonsense IRS agent sent to investigate a family business for tax fraud finds it difficult to do her job when the suspect is so frustratingly adorable. ~~~A 2021 WATTY AWARD WINNER!~~~ ***** Summer Hong is good at her job. As a field agent for the IRS's criminal investigation division, she knows never to let things get personal. Her resolve is tested, however, when she meets the beguiling Holly Layton. Holly loves Christmas, and loves the Layton Christmas Tree Farm even more. If only her father would take her seriously and let her play a bigger role in the company. Dealing with an IRS agent breathing down their necks isn't what she had in mind, though. Still, if she succeeds in somehow making the problem go away, maybe she'll finally get the recognition she deserves. But how do you get rid of a "problem" you secretly have a crush on?

"welcome to you tape, stella richards." stella richards has had a tragic life after the death of her sister. her life was just started to look up again but then something she least expected happened. her best friend hannah baker committed suicide. why? that's what she has to find out.

Lily is a laidback slacker with a phobia for commitment...who happens to owe the devil her (nonexistent) firstborn. When the ruler of Hell comes knocking, what choice does she have but to let the devil play matchmaker? *** Lily has never been good at relationships, not that it matters to her. That is until Eve, a seductive woman claiming to be the devil's apprentice, shows up to collect a debt Lily doesn't remember owing: her firstborn child. Without a firstborn to give, and with the threat of eternal damnation at her heels, Lily finds herself on a chaotic matchmaking quest with the devil herself. Eve swears she's only playing matchmaker to collect the debt owed to her, but with each failed set-up, Lily suspects there may be something more to the devil's plan. [[word count: 60,000 - 70,000]] Cover designed by Joe Resch [[Wattys 2020 Winner]] Content warning: this story includes dark humour, mature themes, and scenes of violence and gore

A trip to Fiji with her dismissive boyfriend and his alluring mother lands Valentina into the most unexpected romance of her lifetime. ***** College student Valentina has been at a standstill in her relationship for three years, so when her boyfriend invites her on vacation to Fiji with his estranged fashion designer mother, Val can't think of anything worse. Mothers-in-law are notoriously one of the most dreadful aspects of a committed relationship, right? But nobody prepared Val for the aloof, refined Diana, who at first seems to absolutely detest her but soon warms under the tropical sun. As a unique and steamy connection sizzles and the two begin sneaking around, Val wonders if she's finally found the love she's been looking for in the most unexpected of places. But can their spark last, and is it worth what it will cost them? WARNING: This story contains mature themes such as depictions of domestic abuse and coercion that may be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

[This story will become free on JANUARY 21st, 2026] Angie, a grieving expectant mother, must help the spirit of a little girl find the remains of twelve other children who mysteriously disappeared three years ago. ***** After the death of her twin brother, Angie Abernathy immersed herself in her painting to help her deal with her overwhelming grief. When her husband, John, finally convinces her to sort through some of Cory's belongings, she unexpectedly finds the closure she needs in the form of a map and a journal full of cryptic notes. When the notes lead her to the bodily remains of six-year-old Mary Drake, the first of thirteen children who went missing three years ago, Angie finds herself caught up in her own investigation and quickly starts to believe that Mary's bones aren't as dead as they seem to be... Content warning: This story contains mature themes, including references to the murder of children

You and your brother Nick are thrown into the world of the Grimms after the death of your aunt. Trying to navigate this new life, you find yourself mixed up with a certain police captain and the pressure of trying to help the hunted while your brother fights those who wish to do harm. Based on the show Grimm, it will loosely follow the show at first but there will be significant story changes. All characters of Grimm and the main plots belong to NBC and the creators of the show. ⚠️ May include adult themes (violence, torture, smut, etc) #1 Grimm 8/26/2023