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Cherchez la femme - a LGBTQ+ short story by MechanicalSteam
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As the TV unravels its gruesome news story Ania, mother of two, watches with horror the flames that devour a building she hoped to have forgotten. Suddenly memories come flooding in: her time as a lady of the night, her pregnancy, her friend Gloria and her disappearance... What if the past came back to haunt her only to make things right? Credit image: elenahelfrecht
The Night Time Awards 2018 [CLOSED] by Hikarihost
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I would like to try out these awards. Here they are! The Night Time Awards! Open [❌] Judging [❌] Closed [✔] Cover by Howlova
The Nefarious Awards 2018 | Judging by The_Nefarious
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The 2018 Nefarious Awards are currently undergoing judging. Winners will be announced in December. There will be one winner in every genre. All genres (including LGBTQ+ and mature) are allowed. Book cover design © Eva Jandová/@evatheartsy
New Elysium: Breakout by Red_Leasia
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When mechanized humans, known as "augs" fell prey to a whole new set of viruses aimed at controlling them, they were imprisoned out of fear. Anyone caught with any robotic implants were sent to the Helion prison complex, and purged from normal society. Even those who used to serve humanity. One such aug, Red, imprisoned for seven years in Helion dreams of escape. Initially recalled and stripped of his command of Aphelion, he dreams of escape which begins to shape into a reality when a new augment is dropped into the facility. One whose very identity would mean death from either side of the conflict. But one whose abilities could lead Red to New Elysium, freedom and the ability to take back what was stolen from him. 1st Place in the 2017 Crowning Gem Awards Science Fiction Category 3rd place in the 2017 Reach for the StarsScience Fiction winner! 3rd Place in the 2017 TickTock Awards Sci-Fi Category! 3rd place in the 2017 Zombie Awards Science Fiction Category!
The Boy in the Woods (2014 Wattys Winner, Wattpad Version) by KatherineArlene
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A newly expanded and professionally edited version of the Boy in the Woods is now available for sale as an ebook and paperback! Buy it at Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, and many other online outlets. Winner of the 2014 Wattys Talk of the Town award. After a devastating accident takes Jess's parents, a cold and controlling uncle is the only family she has left. Ripping away everything she's ever known, he takes her far from her home in the big city to live on the rural family estate. With a spoiled and stuck up older cousin the only other young person in the home, Jess struggles to adjust to her new life of loneliness and quiet isolation. While exploring the woods surrounding her home one day, she stumbles upon a mysterious boy. Desperate for a friend, she's instantly drawn to him, but he's deeply distrustful and wants nothing to do with her. Sneaking away to see him, she works hard to break through his walls and slowly gains his trust. As time passes, their bond grows from forbidden friendship into something more, but the threat they'll be caught looms closer. How far will Jess have to go to protect the boy she's fallen in love with? Or will her uncle find out about them before she can escape his control? The Boy in the Woods is a mysterious and poignant coming of age novel set in the late 1950's, with the same classic feel as A Little Princess and The Secret Garden. As one of the top ten most read historical fiction stories on the popular reading website Wattpad.com, it's already loved by tens of thousands of readers. This compelling story is twice the length of the average young adult novel, and is appropriate for ages 14 to adult. By the same author as Wattys finalists Stolen Hearts and Love You Forever! Best Ranking: Historical Fiction #1 General Fiction #3 Warning: This story contains occasional language and mild violence.
Quality Book Review & Book Shelves  by K9Deep
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Get quality book reviews and mentorship from professionals all over the world. Building a strong Author community for a better quality of books and great content.
Flesh Meat by Shareese86
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Parched? You look like you could use a drink. Go on, don't worry, it isn't from the tap. I know society's preference for filtered or bottled water. Taste good, doesn't it? Refreshing. I bet you didn't even detect the contaminants as it slithered down your throat. I know I didn't. Nor, did half the world's population. Oh, vomiting won't help. The pharmaceutical ingredient in that glass has already seeped into your bloodstream. It's already reduced your prospects down to three possibilities: sweet death, transformation into yet another undead, mindless devourer... or, my personal fate, a cross between human and cannibal. Not that you have a choice, really. Your body will take care of that. If the universe chooses the afterlife for you, say hello to the devil for me. If converting into a lifeless devourer is your destiny, the hunger will most likely erase this conversation from your ravaged mind. However, if you're lucky enough to become a flesh savant... then welcome to the feast. Bon Appetit! Oh, and please excuse the screams. Our meals around here can be quite... rambunctious. ........................................................................................ ** Trailer created by @-peachyskies ......................................................................................... ** First place and Best Cover winner in the horror category of The Sanguine Awards ** ** Second place in the horror category of the_chillin_awards ** ......................................................................................... * Warning, this story contains: cursing, gore, and ample amounts of violence. *All photos used are not mine and were found through google. *The words used within my story, however, are mine via copyright, so use your own imagination to create your story.
Johnlock: The Prince and His Personal Guardian by CarrieGChandler
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This story is a Fanfiction Johnlock Alternate Universe. Young Prince John & his new Personal Guardian, Sherlock, grow up together, grow together & find love together. John learns to rule his kingdom, & his Personal Guardian takes care of ALL of his personal needs. There is intrigue, torture, adventure, and romance during their journey. There is sweet smut in the final part. #COWAwards2k18 #COWAwards2k18 #ammonawards2018 #bjcawards2018 #eleganceawards #hiddengensawards2k18 #newauthorawards #panteratigris #pastelawards2k18 #seta2018 #shookethawards #thedynamicawards #theelectricawards #themagicalawards #theoverachieverawards #theriseawards #theroyaltyawards #theshootingstarawards2018 #treeawards #wattiesretry2018 #ppawards2018 #loonaverseawards2018 #pphoenixawards #thecosmicawards2018 #thediamondawards #thewritersvoice2018 #themysticalawards #AEAwards2018 #unicornsarereal #geometricawards #thefreshcontest #TLAParticipant2018 #TRAwards #breathtakingawards #cloudawards2018 #supernovaawards #catsawards #pearlawards2018 #thevisionawards2018 #ohanaawards #mystiqueawards
The Blood Moon by nellie_salvatore
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On August 12th everything began to change. Life for newly turned werewolf Kali Vaun spirals out of control. She can't find her mate, but her heart begins to tingle. She transforms on a full moon, but only if she wants to. The instinct to hunt is strong, but for some reason, her gums are throbbing and she can't stop the insatiable bloodlust inside of her. Join Kali Vaun in a life-changing adventure, where every choice she makes could seal her fate RANKS 12/20/2017 - #893 In vampire 12/23/2017- #332 In Vampire 2/2/2018 - #849 In Vampire
Titan Awards (Currently Judging) by TitanAwards
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Fall into the Titan's Dominion.