Haunting. The perfect word to describe Cole Knight's Christmas Eve this year. A cassette player falls out of nowhere when he attempts to get the Christmas tree out of the attic. He doesn't pay attention to him at first, but curiosity wins him over as he is stuck overnight at his grandfather's house with nothing but time to kill. He locks himself in his room to listen to it, only to find a girl speaking back to him when he spoke aloud that very night. Stuck in it is Violet Hemmingway. And as soon as Violet apparates out of the tape, Cole realises she isn't real. In fact, she is very much dead. Will Violet haunt him for eternity now that he's released her from the cassette? Or will he be the only key to her freedom? COVER BY @octaves

When it comes to writing weapons, most authors shoot from the hip--and miss. The Writer's Guide to Weapons (published by Writer's Digest Books) will help you hit your target every time. Firearms and knives have starring roles in a wide range of genres--crime, thriller, war, mystery, Western, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of weapons in novels and film are pure fiction. Knowing the difference between a shotshell and a slug, a pistol and a revolver, or a switchblade and a butterfly knife is essential for imbuing your story with authenticity--and gaining popularity with discerning readers. Equal parts accessible, humorous, and practical, The Writer's Guide to Weapons is the one resource you need to incorporate firearms and knives into your fiction like a seasoned professional. * Submitted to Wattpad by the author, who is the copyright holder.

YOU WANNA FIGHT? FIGHT ME! Or we could have a cup of tea and a biscuit if you prefer. Ever found it hard to get to grips with how to put together a fight scene, or a battle sequence? This guide runs you through the basics, talks about different styles of fighting and weaponry, how to put together fight scenes, plan out battles, and talks about how you include Fantasy or Magical elements as well as the various Dos and Don'ts of writing Action. Now with added flamingos... are we sure that it's spelled like that? There's an aardvark with an Uzi somewhere too.

Fancy writing some short fiction? This collection contains a series of prompts that can be used as a personal challenge, a way to compete with your fellow Wattpadders and of course a great place to find some great stories. Everything from vignettes to flash fiction, a celebration of all things Short Story

Winner of the Watty's 2017 Awards ✿ Destruction is a form of creation; buildings crumbled as he walked past. Khari Spence, trapped in a city steeped in hatred, longs to embrace his true self even if it means risking everything. He finds a fragile refuge in an old apartment with peeling wallpaper and blank journal pages -- and hopefully in a girl. Milo Locke, disillusioned with the hollow lure of materialism, seeks to rid the ideologies her parents forced onto her. When their worlds collide, will they help each other heal from past wounds, or will their secrets tear them apart?

CLOSED Welcome to the 2017 Neon Awards! Most genres and all writers welcomed for our first annual writing contest! Please read inside for information, rules, prizes, and more. If you cannot join the contest, please vote our book or tag others to spread the word. Thank You! ----------------------------------------------------------------- {November 3rd, 2017 Update: Rules, Info, and other small things have been changed.} The Neon Awards 2018 is open.

***WATTYS 2017 WINNER*** When the newly single, 40 year-old Jeff Dempsey suffers an agonizing humiliation at his high school reunion, he comes to realize he has accomplished almost nothing with his life. Armed with this new found insight, Jeff charges headlong into the bold new adventure of becoming the man he always wanted to be. With the help of Ashley, his enthusiastic life coach and guide in this new journey, Niko, his best friend and legendary womanizer, and Louie, the schlubby lord-of-the-idiots, Jeff commits to embracing all the daring life experiences that passed him by. Because 40 doesn't have to mean that your best days are behind you. 40 doesn't have to signify the countdown to the end. For Jeff Dempsey...40 is The New Twenty.

What will you do if the only chance to save your family is to write a diary only without telling a single lie (at a Gunpoint...?) How much can you write? Mister Dushyant, a brilliant teacher, is in a complex situation. His beloved wife and child are abducted in their own home, and he has a pen and a diary to save them. The moment he stops writing, everything ends. Who is the man behind the diary? Is there any way out of this deadly trap? Can Dushyant still keep the haunting secrets of that night? Genre: Mystery/Thriller Authors Note: This story may contain content which might upset or disturb younger readers. The Book deals with the topics such as abduction, blackmail, suicide, extra marital affair, and depression. Do not read this if you find any of these topics disturbing. Copyright ©2017 by MisterAugust All rights reserved Cover by @MisterAugust

The last survivor on Earth has to watch the world burn in front of her

Highest ranking #43 as on 4th October 2017 It's not an ordinary Story. It's not extraordinary either. It's a story, told by a funny Orange who is finding it difficult to overcome a strange grief. Loss. Betrayal? Death? Err..what? Do you think you can allow a little Fruit to tell his story? _______________________________________________________ Written by Ashutosh Mishra (@MisterAugust) Copyright ©2017 by Ashutosh Mishra All Rights Reserved. * The Story is Inspired by the works of Haruki Murakami. ________________________________________________________ Share your opinions in Comments below. If you like the work, kindly Vote and Share it with your friends. If you wish to Discuss the themes and Metaphors, you can unhesitatingly disturb me anytime. Cheers. NOTE 1: I design my own Covers. NOTE 2: A lot of fruits were consumed during the writing process. NOTE 3: You might not be able to look at certain fruits the way you do now. NOTE 4: Some of the themes are for mature readers but if you know what Netflix is, you need not worry.