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Desolation by missviolet613
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They are trapped. They are scared. And they only have each other. A group of twelve teenagers; six girls and six boys, wake up on a remote Pacific island. Water surrounds them for as far as they can see, and they have no memory of where they are or how they got there. Now, they must work together to find not only an escape, but their lost memories as well. That, or they perish on the desolate island. Slowly, Tessa begins to unfold the disturbing reason why the twelve of them are imprisoned on the island. And the truth is horrifying. Filled with page-turning action, adventure, romance and suspense, "Desolation" tells the thrilling story of these teenagers fight for survival on the desolate island. HIGHEST RANKING: #1 in Adventure THE OFFICIAL SEQUEL TO "DESOLATION", "REPLICATION" IS NOW UP!
The Unwanted by Zechariah19
Zechariah19
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"Let the Lightning Engulf you" 15-year-old Alexander Charon embarks on his journey at a new school as he struggles to form bonds and relationships with those around him. He begins to unravel his hidden talents forcing his life to take an unexpected turn as he witnesses the murder and kidnapping of his friends. He must use his newly found skills to solve mysteries and protect those he cares for before it's too late. Can Alex rise up as he attempts to persevere against adversities? Or will he fall into despair as hope dwindles with each new obstacle? ---------------------------- Thank so much to everyone commenting and liking my book! I promise I read all of them and I'll respond as soon as I can. Original Image for cover by Richard Ungar. Cover Edited by Z.T.Soyoye using Photofunia.com Highest Rank in Adventure: #69 Highest Rank in Science Fiction: #15 Highest Rank in Action-Adventure: #1 Highest Rank in Mystery: #3 ** FEATURED WATTPAD PICKS ** **The Wattys2018 Longlist Pick**
Countdown ✓ by EkemWrites
EkemWrites
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| 𝐀𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 | After surviving a cataclysmic event that strips away the very heart of their precious lives, a group of spared dinosaurs are forced to trek across an inhospitable world, torn in half by the wrath of quakes, storms, tsunamis, and the cold. They hope to find a hidden sanctuary, said to hold the means of their very survival. But getting there is hard enough. And the greatest worry above all else is the living-ticking curse that came with the meteorite. Threatening to end them all. _____________________________ COVER MADE BY: @-rayofsunshine Date Of Completion: March 28, 2018
After Humanity by stpolishook
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* 2017 WATTY WINNER!* Blurb: Humans are at the top of the food chain and always have been. But what if they weren't? What if another took our place and decided to raise and exploit us as we have every other animal on earth? Welcome to a world after humanity... No one is exactly certain where the sibla came from. Some say they evolved from humans long ago, slowly taking power as their numbers increased. Taller, stronger, and longer-lived, than homo sapiens it isn't too hard to imagine. Now humans must face a reality in which they are no more than animals, domesticated beasts bred for their master's various needs and hungers. Rachel Turner is only eight years old. Born in Demin, one of the last remaining free human settlements on earth, she has never been forced to face the reality of life under a sibla Master, living a carefree existence in her hidden village. Magnus Kendrick is a sibla farmer with a sizable estate on which he raises all manner of livestock, from chickens, to sheep, to...humans. He is also the man destined to purchase Rachel's life. *Warning: This book contains a certain degree of gore and disturbing themes Beautiful cover by @my_fairytale 2016 Fright Fest Gold Winner Cryptic's Choice 2017 WATTY Winner ( Story Smiths category) *All Rights Reserved
Designing Your Character & Other Handy Things 2 by maplefoot
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Characters are hard to create. In fact, last time we all checked, books are hard to create. What's a writer to do? Don't fear, my friend. Maplefoot has got you covered. Welcome to the second edition of 'Designing Your Character & Other Handy Things... 2' "a guide to help writers makes the best of their characters and their books." This book not only helps you design your characters but is a menagerie of descriptions for your stories. Latin Phrases Weapons How to use a gun Fainting Plot Ideas Archery Terminology And a lot, lot more. You'll have to read on to see what wonderful chapters that are in store for you to improve your characters and stories. This book also does requests if your stuck on something in the story. If you have come to this book first, try checking out the original 'Designing Your Character and Other Handy Things' It will provide you with thing such as: Character Description Sheet Different Colours Hair Styles Love Scenes Superpowers
Designing Your Character & Other Handy Things by maplefoot
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Characters are hard to create. So consider this book a giant cheat sheet of all your writing needs. This book not only helps writers create their characters, but is a menagerie of descriptions for your stories: Smells. Sounds Instead of Said Describing Clothing Collective Nouns Adverbs Edible Plants Different Colours of basic colours & Lots more. This book also does requests if your stuck on something in your story. Cover Art by Charlie Bowater.
Writers Juice by maplefoot
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Welcome young Travellers. To a book of much inspiration. As the saying goes this book is designed to get 'your creative juices' flowing. Among my travels for information for my other books. I have found many ideas, which would be great details to books, or even better, inspirations to books themselves. The book will be filled with prompts, both ideas and dialogue. Along with many other whimsical ideas you may want to add to your story. For Example did you know Petrichor is actually the word for the smell after rainfall, who knew? You hope to add that into a story now, don't you! Each of my chapters of Inspiration are named after a particular Juice. Because you are here to get your Writers Juice flowing. So check out the menu of chapters.
Gothic Riddles. by EyelesssJ
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Here you will find a vast collection of story type riddles. These stories are "scary when you know the meaning". Can you find the creepy hidden meaning in each one? welcome to the unknown...Detective. May the odds be ever in your favor. HAHAHAHAHA
This Would Be Paradise (Book 1)-A Zombie Novel by N_D_Iverson
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(Book 1) In a world where a virus has spread turning most of the population into flesh eating monsters, there are two friends partying it up in New Orleans when the infection hits. Far away from home, they are trapped and trying to make sense of all that has happened with the help of new friends and enemies along the way. Zombies aren't the only thing to fear... Copyright © 2013 by N_D_Iverson All Rights Reserved. (Warning: This is the unedited, raw first draft) **The edited and polished version, with bonus content and a never before seen chapter, is now available on all eBook retailer websites!**