THANK YOU, Wattpad, for the HQ Love Watty Award! Concept: A mysterious young woman flees from her troubled past only to discover it is impossible to escape THE SECRET that haunts her. *PLEASE NOTE: This story was originally inspired by the movie "Sleeping With the Enemy". * * * * * "I would never, Steven," she promised, turning away from him in an attempt to protect herself. "I know you wouldn't," he screamed. Cupping her chin in his hand, he forced her to look at him. "Because I would kill you." His words hung heavy in the air. Sarah's heart sank into her stomach. No matter how many times she'd heard the menacing phrase, she could never get used to it. It had the same affect on her as the first time he'd thrown the ugly words in her face. The familiar sting of bile rose in her throat, and she knew she would deplete the contents of her stomach once she was locked in the safety of their master bath. 'If I make it through this time,' she agonized. Her biggest fear was that one day he would really lose his temper with her. Who knew what would happen then? *This story is an unedited first draft. Top Ranks: Action #1, Mystery and Thriller #1 *This story contains scenes of abuse and may be disturbing to some readers. While the characters are fictional, domestic violence is a serious issue that many people across the world face. If you or someone you know is the victim of abuse, please seek help immediately. Notice: This document is not authorized for upload or use with artificial intelligence systems or platforms. Any attempt to upload, analyze, or process this content using AI technology is strictly prohibited.

Born with a damaged heart, Leanna Weston has lived a sheltered life with little chance at adventure. When she hears that Finvarra's Circus is coming to her small town, she sneaks off to witness the magic first hand, sure that this is her only chance at experiencing true magic-even if the frightening rumors about the heartless Ringmaster, Finvarra, are true. Caught by Finvarra, Leanna is given one chance at survival: she must join the circus. As slowly she becomes part of the strange family, Leanna learns that there is more than magic to this circus, but an ancient curse that has tied Finvarra's life to its rings. If the circus fails, he dies. Leanna vows to save the circus, but when a ruthless enemy emerges, set on destroying it and Finvarra, will Leanna be able to save them both, or will her broken heart fail her just when she needs it most? Cover Artist: Lisa Rhodes

Book 2 of She Who Stole Cupid's Arrow

May isang pinaniniwalaang alamat ng Karagatan na kung saan may mga sirenang nagbabantay ng mahiwagang Perlas sa Hilaga, Timog, Silangan at Kanluran ng Pilipinas. Sa tuwing kabilugan ng buwan ay nag-aalay ng buhay ng tao ang mga sirenang iyon para sa Karagatan. Sa loob ng ilang libong taon ay napanatili ang pangangalaga sa mahiwagang Perlas hanggang sa isang gabi ay ninakaw ng isang pilyong binata na kilalang manggagantso ang perlas ng Kanluran na binabantayan ni Sirene. Isang mahiwagang perlas, isang mamamatay-tao na Sirena, isang pilyong manggagantso na binata, isang hapon na kapitan ng barko, at ang paparating na Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig (World War II). Ang istoryang ito ay panahon pa ng pananakop ng mga Hapones sa Pilipinas. Date Written: November 15, 2017 Date Finished: July 10, 2018

Isang misyon, isang hindi inaasahang pagtatagpo at isang pagkamamali na magiging dahilan ng pagbabago ng plano. Paano maitutuwid ang isang pagkakamali kung tatakpan ito ng panibago pang pagkakamali? Namulat si Nightmare sa mundo ng digmaan at paghihiganti para sa katarunangan ng kaniyang mga magulang na walang-awang pinatay noong siya ay bata pa. Kasama niyang lumaki si Leon na siyang apo ng kanilang Commander at itinuturing niyang kapatid. Ngunit paano kung dahil sa isang misyon ay magbago ang takbo ng plano at maging ang kanilang mga kapalaran? Si Audrey ay isang reporter na puno ng prinsipyo sa buhay. Isang dalaga na may angking sikretong tinatago sa kaniyang pagkatao na hindi niya maaaring sabihin kahit kanino. Nang dahil sa isang pagkakamali ni Nightmare ay nagbago ang takbo ng buhay ni Audrey. Paano pa maitutuwid ang pagkakamali ng isang kidnapper na nahulog na sa bitag ng pag-ibig? Book Cover by: @WattpadBetaTeam Date Written: November 26, 2014 Date Finished: December 07, 2018

Merong iba't-ibang paraan ang mga tao para makatakas sa reyalidad. Yung iba nagbabasa ng libro, nanonood ng mga drama sa tv, nakikinig ng music. Meron namang nagsusulat, nag d-drawing, nag p-paint, at nag co-compose ng kanta. Pero si Angelique, ang paraan niya ng pagtakas sa reyalidad ay tuwing nananaginip siya. Dahil meron siyang ibang kakayahan. Ang kakayahan na kontrolin at i-manipulate ang sarili niyang panaginip.

Sabi nila, lahat ng taong sobrang in love ay nagiging desperada. Kaya naman sa kagustuhan ni Jillian na mahalin siya ni Luke, nagawa niyang nakawin ang pana ni Kupido. At dahil sa ginawa niya, limang tao ngayon ang nanganganib na hindi na mahahanap ang kanilang one true love at idagdag pa ang pag-a-alboroto ni Kupido dahil naudlot ang pagkikita nila ng kanyang asawa na si Psyche.

Highest rank: #8 "Hurt me and I'll bleed words."-En These are poems about life and love and pain. I can't say some thoughts in my head so I write it instead. No one really cares about other people's feelings unless it turns into something beautiful, like art where others can relate and can feel the pain as the writer did. Note: The works written in this compilation are either products of my imagination or my personal thoughts and feelings and are all original. Any similarity or resemblance to other works are purely coincidental and unintentional. No part of this work, as well as the whole compilation itself, can be reproduced or copied without proper attribution or permission from the author. All rights reserved. Plagiarism is a crime. -En

Napansin agad ni Laura Arden ang mga kakaibang bagay sa bayan ng Van Zanth sa unang araw niya pa lamang dito. Lalo na noong nalaman niyang sa isang lumang mansion siya titira. Pakiramdam niya nagsisinungaling si Aunt Helga noong sinabi nito na silang dalawa lang ang nakatira doon. There are certain times Laura feel someone's presence inside the place. Isa pa ano bang meron sa third floor bakit hindi pwedeng pumunta doon? LIVING WITH A HALF BLOOD Genre: Fantasy Mystery Adventure Romance "She may not be living with normal people." written by: april_avery

Mikazuki convinces Bullet to meet his birth parents after being taken away by the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization, for twenty-five years. But what if she later learns that their real families are in fact mortal enemies? Will Mikazuki dare to fight for their blossoming love--or will she choose to seek revenge? *** After staying in Japan for several years, Mikazuki finally convinces Bullet, her adopted brother, to go back to the Philippines and meet his birth parents after being taken away from them twenty-five years ago by Terrence Von Knight, the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization. Things start to get more complicated as untold stories and secrets concerning their real parents unfold, and they discover Mikazuki's true connection with Terrence Von Knight. A battle between their hearts and priorities erupts. What will be Mikazuki's ultimate choice? DISCLAIMER: This is a story written in Taglish. COVER DESIGNER: April Alforque