septicstar's Reading List
114 stories
Intervention | NaNoWriMo 2018 by TechieInAK
TechieInAK
  • WpView
    Reads 47,404
  • WpVote
    Votes 3,093
  • WpPart
    Parts 40
Lincoln, a recent graduate of the Orbital Space Command Academy, volunteers for a high-stakes mission on which the future of his orbital society, as well as his future career, depends. Failure is not an option. After his mission is compromised and he barely makes it back alive, he finds himself on the run with the woman that not only stole his heart but also derailed his mission. As they race across a forbidden, dystopian landscape in search of answers, Lincoln faces the disturbing reality that his life is based on a lie and that the world as he knows it is doomed. The only way he can ensure the survival of the human race is by ensuring the survival of the woman who betrayed him and betraying the society that shaped him. Will he save them both or sacrifice the survival of one for the other? #1 in Science Fiction #1 in Thriller Note: this story is marked Mature only to bypass sites that tend to steal stories with a non-mature rating.
Once Gone (a Riley Paige Mystery--Book #1) by BlakePierceAuthor
BlakePierceAuthor
  • WpView
    Reads 342,412
  • WpVote
    Votes 19,880
  • WpPart
    Parts 37
Women are turning up dead in the rural outskirts of Virginia, killed in grotesque ways, and when the FBI is called in, they are stumped. A serial killer is out there, his frequency increasing, and they know there is only one agent good enough to crack this case: Special Agent Riley Paige. Riley is on paid leave herself, recovering from her encounter with her last serial killer, and, fragile as she is, the FBI is reluctant to tap her brilliant mind. Yet Riley, needing to battle her own demons, comes on board, and her hunt leads her through the disturbing subculture of doll collectors, into the homes of broken families, and into the darkest canals of the killer's mind. As Riley peels back the layers, she realizes she is up against a killer more twisted than she could have imagined. In a frantic race against time, she finds herself pushed to her limit, her job on the line, her own family in danger, and her fragile psyche collapsing. Yet once Riley Paige takes on a case, she will not quit. It obsesses her, leading her to the darkest corners of her own mind, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. After a series of unexpected twists, her instincts lead her to a shocking climax that even Riley could not have imagined. A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE GONE marks the debut of a riveting new series-and a beloved new character-that will leave you turning pages late into the night. Book #2 in the Riley Paige series is now available.
Hotline Launder | ✔ by taledust
taledust
  • WpView
    Reads 966,412
  • WpVote
    Votes 70,566
  • WpPart
    Parts 45
"Quick Clean Laundry! When it's dirty we make it clean, this is Melissa speaking." "uh...." "Hello?.." "I asked a cute girl her number and this is what she gave me" #3 in Short Story [8/1/16] Book One From Texts and Calls Series © Copyrights Reserved
The Dream Traveler by The3dreamers
The3dreamers
  • WpView
    Reads 124,112
  • WpVote
    Votes 12,248
  • WpPart
    Parts 39
Being engaged to a fiery world that's lost in the darkness of her memory can be dangerous. In Acklemar, Wren learns every decision has a price--even love. Can the Travelers reach her in time to uncover the hidden secrets of her past and help her find her future? Or will she pay the ultimate price for the right to choose her path? **BOOK TWO in The Dream Weaver Series.** Copyright © 2016 by @The3Dreamers All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except where permitted by law.
The Dream Weaver by The3dreamers
The3dreamers
  • WpView
    Reads 319,956
  • WpVote
    Votes 22,945
  • WpPart
    Parts 44
*Previously Featured* Wren's first day at her new school is a twisted kind of day--in other words, anything but ordinary. With Kellan and Jaxon battling for her attention, their crazy love triangle draws Wren into a hidden world she never dreamed possible. Unlocking the mystery of her lost memories, mystical tattoos and unusual abilities are only the beginning of her being able to unravel her past to find out who she really is. Claiming her role in a world she knows nothing about, is more dangerous than she knows. MULTIMEDIA book: *BOOK TRAILER VIDEO *EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS made for chapters 14 & 22! *GIFs made to help bring content alive. *Screenshots *Recipe from the Stompin Grounds Cafe with video. *Pictures in every chapter. *Playlist, with Spotify link. SUMMARY Within moments of stepping in the front door of her new school, Wren stumbles into Kellan one of the hottest guys she's ever seen, only to meet his fiery rival Jaxon later the same morning. It's obvious that both guys seem to hate each other for no apparent reason and have somehow decided to pull Wren into their little war against each other. Since the accident three years ago, her memories have been lost and her nights plagued with the same recurring dream of having to flee leaving everyone she loves behind. She can't help but wonder if there's more to who she is with her repeating dreams, mystical tattoos and unusual abilities. The reality is--time has run out, and her past has finally caught up with her. She needs to piece together her missing memories now if she wants the right to claim a future with love. *** Copyright © 2015-2016 by @The3Dreamers All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except where permitted by law. Cover by: @beornbjorn **BOOK ONE in the Weaver Series.**
What Dreams May Come by jaeshanks
jaeshanks
  • WpView
    Reads 36,864
  • WpVote
    Votes 3,801
  • WpPart
    Parts 37
{✨Book 1✨} The year is 2162. Four light years from Earth, the first human colony struggles to survive on a planet without breathable air with a limited population. Dylan Brink knew that she didn't get a choice in her partner; she just didn't expect him to be so...different from her. Her days were focused on the colony's need to keep breathing; he memorized poetry. When the two of them accidentally uncover a century old secret, it will test the bounds of their fledging romance and possibly endanger all life on their new planet. Some secrets were meant to stay forgotten. (Highest rank: #19 in science fiction)
Hired To Love by JordanLynde
JordanLynde
  • WpView
    Reads 55,801,590
  • WpVote
    Votes 1,858,797
  • WpPart
    Parts 67
Henley agrees to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for a fee, falling in love as she wonders - how is he involved in her brother's false conviction? ****** Henley Linden's brother is in jail for a crime he didn't commit, and she'll take any job to raise the money needed to free him. Soon, she's agreed to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for ten thousand dollars, so his mother will ease up the pressure on him to find a wife. But once Henley is enmeshed in Bennett's world, he falls for her, and she starts to have feelings for him as well. Despite her romance with Bennett, as she grows closer to the Calloways, Henley realizes they are somehow involved in her brother's conviction. Journeying deeper into a world of wealth and conspiracies, Henley is forced to rely on Bennett, though doing so could cost her everything. [[word count: 200,000-250,000 words]]
Kissing Is the Easy Part by rainbowbrook
rainbowbrook
  • WpView
    Reads 32,114,825
  • WpVote
    Votes 1,242,444
  • WpPart
    Parts 76
It started on Wattpad but now is EVERYWHERE with an upcoming film adaptation by Wattpad WEBTOON studios coming to Tubi. Stay tuned for film release updates! In the meantime, read the original story that inspired the film. KISSING IS THE EASY PART is published by Wattpad Books. Please order from the link in my profile. *** Being beautiful might as well be Flora Morgan's only talent. Some of the words she hates include economy class, second-hand clothes, and budget. She likes fashion, dating, not being on time and getting what she wants - until she meets Sean, who is like the clock striking midnight; he erases all her magic power. He is as mature and sophisticated as the dark roasted coffee he drinks, while she is like a lollipop: colorful, dazzling on the outside but empty calories and artificial sweeteners on the inside. The attraction is instant, but getting a kiss is only the first step. To keep their fire burning, they must accept each other's differences and decide if what they're building is strong enough to survive trials, jealousy, expectations, and the fear of becoming someone they no longer recognize.
A Room for My Pretend Love by MeiSummer
MeiSummer
  • WpView
    Reads 4,968,546
  • WpVote
    Votes 185,296
  • WpPart
    Parts 35
Thrown out of an abusive home, Suki pretends to be Devin's girlfriend while she stays with his family. But what happens when pretend feelings become real? ***** With nowhere to go after being thrown out of an abusive home, Suki asks Devin, a complete stranger, if she can stay the night with him. But what was supposed to be a short-term solution quickly turns into an open-ended promise: if Suki pretends to be Devin's girlfriend to ward off his pushy (if loving) mother, then she can live in his spare bedroom until she sorts out her life. But what happens when pretend feelings become real? Will Suki be able to overcome the fear and pain in her past in order to heal and fall in love? [[1st Place, The Rarity Awards, Romance Category]] [[1st Place, Skull Awards, Romance Category]] [[1st Place, The Royalty Awards 2017, Romance Category]] [[1st Place, The Gold Awards 2017, Romance Category]] [[1st Place, The Holo Awards, Romance Category]] [[1st Place, The Z Awards, Romance Category]] [[1st Place, The Purple Awards, Romance Category]] [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]
The Rookie Pirates (Parts 1-6) by GuiltyFlower
GuiltyFlower
  • WpView
    Reads 386,202
  • WpVote
    Votes 19,860
  • WpPart
    Parts 8
[This story will become free on NOVEMBER 17th] Saving the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, catapults Jessica Red into a sea of magic, jewel heists, and world-saving adventure. ***** After years of watching pirates fighting with the king's navy off the coast of Harvest Island, Jessica Red saves the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, and the two become fast friends. Little does she know, Ruben Kirk is only the first of three rookie pirates she'll meet during a whirlwind of sea-faring adventures - but when Jessica learns the corrupt King Mordred has plans to destroy her island home, can she convince them to help her save it? ("The Rookie Pirates" is Book 1 in "The Adventures of Jessica Red" trilogy.) [[word count: 300,000-350,000 words]]