Agni, a loud and sarcastic astronomy student from the University of Chicago, is suddenly transported to another world filled with mythical creatures. Unfortunately, fulfilling the role she's brought there for is difficult in ways she never expected. ▼◊▲◊▼◊▲◊▼◊▲◊▼◊▲◊▼◊▲◊▼◊▲◊ The gods are forced into hiding when an unknown evil infects their world, poisoning their own people against them. As their power weakens, they put all their faith into a singular prophecy and five misfits. This unlikely crew will test each other's patience and struggle to work together. In order to succeed, they must overcome their flaws and learn to get along. And trust me, that's a lot harder than you may think. Buckle up and board the Hot Mess Express, because with Agni as the driver, this is going to be a wild ride. ▼◊▲◊▼◊▲◊▼◊▲◊▼◊▲◊▼◊▲◊▼◊▲◊ "It's amazing and so much fun! I highly recommend it" -Mia Meade "Keeper of the Flame has to be one of my all time favorites! I mean, a relatable sarcastic girl meets a crew of absolute weirdos. A guy with personal space issues, a snarky elf, a shy fairy, and a sweet dwarf. What more could you want?! Action you say? Got that too! Honestly I recommend this book to everyone and it will forever have a special place in my heart." -GirlThat_Reads "I can't get enough of this story. It's so good. It's enthralling, funny, and beautiful. I am glad I made time because if I didn't I would've missed one of the best stories on Wattpad. If I had to make a list of my favorite Wattpad stories this would be on it. It's a work of art." -Ana_2610

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Selected for the #Wattys2018 longlist! "The Storekeeper's Daughter" is a short story set in the early twentieth century that focuses on a young, unmarried woman who works in her father's shop and becomes dangerously infatuated with a mysterious farmer.

{EDITORS' CHOICE} {MAFIA ROMANCE} New York, 1954. Pamela Kelly gets an exciting job as a salesgirl. But there is a dark side to the glittering lights and fashions of New York City, complete with corruption, threats and La Cosa Nostra: an intricate and organized crime system run by the Italian American mafia. Suddenly, Pamela discovers herself in a world she barely knew existed, and worse still, her life becomes lethally intertwined with some of the most powerful mobsters in New York City. Pamela must fight her growing feelings for a particular charming mobster, as she challenges her ideas of what justice and love really are. Carlotta Mancini had a deceivingly happy childhood. Upon discovering her father is the most powerful mob boss in Brooklyn, her life changes dramatically. She finds herself profoundly disturbed by the violence surrounding her and yet cannot escape without risking her own life. What will happen when she attempts to run away with Tony Bellucci, one of her father's junior soldiers, and a man who is strictly off limits to her? Follow these women as they attempt to fight one of the greatest injustices of their time. Featured by Wattpad Detective and Crime profile under 'Like a Woman' Featured by Wattpad Historical Romance profile under 'Decades Fiction' Featured by Wattpad Dangerous Love profile under 'Feature Dangerous Love' Featured by Wattpad New Adult profile under 'There's Only One Bed | Romance' Featured by Wattpad Spiritual profile under 'Heart to Heart' Featured by Wattpad General Fiction profile under 'Finding Love | Romance' Featured by Wattpad Stories Undiscovered profile under the November reading list 'Mega Mashup' First place winner in General Fiction 2019 Glinting Quartz Awards! First place winner in Historical Fiction 2020 Glossy Awards! April 2021 Wattpad Editor's Pick! Between 80,000 and 90,000 words Some of the chapter titles are derived from popular 1950s song titles.

The Center for Female Youth and Adult Reformation Detention, affectionately known as the "Yard", is located on the moon Titan with the purpose of reforming the behavior of wayward females. As an alternative to prison, the idea is appealing to the citizens of Enceladus who initiated its creation, except none of the detainees remember what they did to land themselves there thanks to memory suppressive medication. The recycled robots and cyborgs running the facility are programmed to handle most instances, but the sudden, unexpected arrival of a Ministry ship prompts their emergency mode, leaving all the Yard girls to their own devices and one group determined to escape.

Kidnap, torture, kill, repeat. That's how this serial killer rolls. So, what does it take for one boy to escape his horrifying captivity? It takes guts! Best friends, Kevin and Josh, are trying to juggle college classes while finding a way to launch a chemistry startup, but their lives turn into a living hell when Kevin's bad luck drives him to the doorstep of a serial killer. While Josh desperately searches for Kevin, the psycho killer is enjoying torturing his young victim in every possible way. However, there is one thing that the killer doesn't know; he picked the wrong victim to mess with. ⚠️TRIGGER WARNINGS⚠️ Disturbing contents! Strong language. Mental health issues. Media and descriptions of kidnapping, sexual harassment, blood, gore, torture, abuse, needles, violence, and death. 🏆ACHIEVEMENTS🏆 🌟 Won the FICTION AWARDS 2019 for BEST HORROR BOOK ON WATTPAD 🌟 3RD PLACE WINNER of the WATTYS 2020 BOOTCAMP MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 🌟BEST OF MYSTERY/THRILLER on WATTPAD OFFICIAL MYSTERY PROFILE 🌟FEATURED ON WATTPAD'S FRIGHT, MYSTERY, PSYCHOLOGICAL NOVEL, & BADASSREADS OFFICIAL PROFILES 🌟#1 in HORROR on May 15, 2018 🌟#16 in MYSTERY/THRILLER on Feb 28, 2018 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ STARTED: Jan 17, 2018 CHAPTERS WC: Around 2500 words COMPLETED: Jan 5, 2019 Revised chapters are marked with ✎ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Cover by @VictoriaSlater457 If you are reading this story on any platform other than Wattpad (that's W a t t p a d) you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in its original safe form, please go to: https://www.wattpad.com/user/Ellen_Reese Thank you!

just an assortment of short stories that I've written over the years

❝So we're basically manipulating people?❞ ❝We're not manipulating anyone. We're trying to prove to people that boys don't just like girls and girls don't just like boys; that everyone is equal despite their differences; that humans should never be seen as possessions that can be toyed with for however long we deem fit. We're changing the world, one completely misguided, overly-societal high-schooler at a time.❞ ➳ And so it begins; the inevitable altering of the world, captained by Genevieve and her band of mismatched misfits. [Wattpad Featured Story.]

After graduating high school, Gemma Mitchell doesn't know what she's supposed to do with her life. Reluctantly, she agrees to spend the summer helping her mom take care of Mrs. Callahan's old estate near a lake. But as soon as they arrive, Gemma has a feeling that the house, the town, and the lake are all hiding some deep secrets. Gemma thinks she's being haunted by her doppelgänger - a girl who resembles her like a twin - and who makes things go bump in the night. She investigates and hears an old tale about Mary Ann Lamont, a girl who drowned many years ago. What happened in this town all those years ago and what secrets is everybody hiding? Wattys Long List! //////////////////////////