Juniper, an empath, fights to save two strangers after reality gives way to a hellscape on Earth. When chaos tears apart the city, she settles in with the darkness. Her job as a sex worker makes for easy living, as she can anticipate client emotion. She never imagines using her abilities to help anyone, until she meets Ashley Heard. Ashley witnesses her father's murder at the hands of home invaders and is forced to flee a decaying city. When Juniper saves her, she has no choice but to follow the only adult who hasn't yet tried to kill her. Meanwhile, a nameless twelve-year old boy chronicles his experiences in a deranged man's basement, all the time wondering about the fate of his friend, Ashley. Together with other captives, he plans an escape. However, once Outside, the survivors encounter monsters of a different kind. Despite their hellish surroundings, three people manage to briefly connect in their efforts to navigate a strange and harsh New World. [EDITING]

Camila is different, and only her ghost friend, Pedro, seems to understand. Not only is she a Puerto Rican in an unfamiliar setting, but she is also deaf, and only her mother and aunt take the time to learn sign language. Camila's disengagement may further also stem from supernatural abilities: she is telepathic. Her powers grow whenever she is upset, and the presence of Pedro seems to quantify the often gory results. Camila is a child living in the aftermath of World War II in New York City. For a period of roughly thirty years, the narrative traces the ups and downs of her life, and the lives of her family members. At two points in her life, the deaths of matriarchs force cyclical migration to the island of Puerto Rico, and back to New York City. Through Camila and other character viewpoints, the feeling of being an outsider in two worlds (as an American and as a Puerto Rican), is intensified by a family ghost named Pedro. He influences the characters into supposed liberation of self (though ultimately immoral decisions), and to underscore the anxiety of dual-identity experienced by Puerto Ricans. Camila is never sure where her home is, as she feels out of place in New York and in Puerto Rico, even as she struggles to find happiness in either place.

Jeremiah wants to choose his path, but in New Andover, gender decides every role until an otherworldly visitor arrives. Survivalist compounds dot the landscape of an Earth ravaged by nuclear winter. New Andover thrives on threats and conditioning, a way of life only challenged by the visitor. Jeremiah wants to be an enforcer, like the other boys. Except, he is assigned the role of archiver. The arrival of the star-bound stranger forces him to reexamine everything he thought he knew...Naltag is a commissioned explorer, and finds signs of life on a once barren planet known as Earth. Although Naltag tries to remain impartial, Jeremiah is soon in need of rescuing, if only to save his little sister from a slave-like existence in the compound.

Ada, a cashier in a consumer-tech dystopia, uses electro-pulse capabilities on a revenge mission against her father. Along the way, she hopes to discover the source of her power. Ada's life changes with her new abilities. She blames her father for her husband's death, and fears being discovered by the Prominent-run State. Unusual citizens are labeled N.A., never to be seen again. Yet, Ada has little to lose when her mother lands in the hospital and needs money for a new synth. She drives to Atlanta, intent on finding her father and making him pay. However, he's no longer the alcoholic she remembers. Moretz has transformed into a Congressman with a family and a new name, ready for a Senator's seat. Ada's scheme lands her on the N.A. list, leads a stranger to stalk her, and stunts her relationship with her newfound siblings. Soon, she has to decide which is more important: a vendetta, or forgiveness. *August 2023- WP Superhero Summer Reading List *July 2022 WP Summer Heroes Reading List *2021 Wattys Shortlist *July/August 2021 Editor's Pick* *Oct. 2021 WP Reading Radar List*

A collection of zombie-inspired works, told through over-lapping story arcs, penned by new and seasoned WP writers! #TeamClassic #TeamFantasy #TeamVoodoo #TeamEcrivain #TeamInsidesAndEntrails

Tania Sanchez can barely juggle studying for SAT's and training for the biggest surfing competition of her life. Her one escape involves fantasizing about living as a mermaid. It's not until she wipes out on her board and is rescued by one that she actually believes her fantasy is far more possible than she ever dreamed. Events are further complicated when she learns she has to compete against her friend and mentor, Caleb. Tania doesn't know how to tell Caleb how she really feels, especially when she starts falling for her new mer-friend, the one with red skin who might need a bit of rescuing, too.

Jonna's life as a teacher is all routine, until she receives an online invitation from a near stranger, Zachary, and drops everything for a weekend of fun. As the weekend evolves into much more, Jonna explores many facets of herself, with another stranger: the amazing Laney. Jonna juggles her job, her little brother's nosey girlfriend, all while contending with a stalker-ex husband. In the end, she has to choose the steamy uncertainty with Zachary, the wonderfulness with Laney, or the fun of being single. Sidenote: *If you liked "Sex/Life" from Netflix or "Mrs. Fletcher" from HBO, you'll like this story. *Featured on WP's "Beach Reads" and "Fresh Reads" lists

[Previously FEATURED] Retail workers have the least chance of being haunted, hurt, or killed. At least, that's what three cashiers assume. When Temple, Marilyn, and Martine meet little Sienna, they find out how wrong they are about job security. Sienna triggers the appearance of the Dark, an elusive Shadow that never leaves. Follow the women down the paths of their surprisingly complicated lives, leading to a dark future for... Temple, as the head of a crime syndicate Marilyn, as the rich housewife Martine, as the political prisoner Everyone meets their end. What part does the Shadow play in shaping who they've become? 1st place winner of the @ProjectRefresh Halloween contest Highest ranking in Horror: #18 Also featured on the reading lists for: @IncarnateMovie @TheExorcistFOX *2024 On the Wattpad Action reading list!

Imogen and Rafe have united to hunt Djiin together. Their mission pulls them across the globe, from Nicaragua, Canada, all the way back to their home in Florida. Rafe's possession resulted in strange after-effects that demand to be dealt with. Among the chaos, Imogen's estranged father finds her, his power rivaling her own. Slowly, Imgoen realizes a normal life back home may be forever out of reach. Book 2 of the "Cursed" series.