Being the daughter of the most powerful people in a prosperous country has given Octavia numerous responsibilities, burdens, and a target on her back. This target has been constantly aimed at since she was a child and is aimed at again when Octavia, along with others, is abducted by members of the Chrome Rebellion - the most notorious rebel group in the nation's history. Heading the operation is the unstable, unpredictable, loony leader of the rebellion: Shard. And Octavia becomes his personal prisoner. For the second time, Octavia's life is turned upside down. She must survive the dangers of being a hostage. Dangers range from dodging actual bullets to enduring mental manipulation. She cannot even find solace in being returned home with a ransom payment like the other hostages because Shard keeps her ransom a secret from those trying to get the hostages back. Most of Shard's own Chromies don't know what her price is, either. Few understand and know how this secret ransom works. But, when Octavia finds out, her life goes from being turned upside down to being completely shattered. ~Science Fiction ~Dystopian ~Thriller ~New Adult **Suggested audience of 15+ for gun violence, other forms of violence, and mild language. **Cover created by @WillaWindrow **This story will soon be appearing on Royal Road! Hope to see you there ^.^ -------------------- Thank you so much for checking out Shards. This was originally a short story, but ever since I finished it, I thought about expanding on it, and now I am. I plan on making this my first not-short story. Don't be afraid to leave a comment and/or a vote. I'd love to hear from you! I hope you enjoy \^.^/ Updates to Shard may be a bit wonky especially when the semester is in because classes gotta come first (as much as I wish they didn't), and I'm still in the writing process for Shards. But it will be my goal/hope to update once a week.

إلى الجانِحِ الذي أفسدَ حياتي وحياتَه: لستَ الشخصَ الأخيرَ في هذا العالمِ يا برايلين، لقد توقفتَ أخيرًا عن نصبِ الفِخاخِ في أيامي واعتزلتَ شنَّ حربِ النظراتِ بينَ مآقينا، ولكم يقلقُني هذا يا برايلين، لم أعتد منكَ البقاءَ هادئًا لساعتَين كاملتَين. -مصيبةٌ يا إدريس! نعم، هذا هوَ ما اعتدتُه منك، بهذا أستطيعُ أن أنامَ الليلةَ مطمئنًا. «في بدايةِ العامِ الدراسيِّ يُجاورُ الأولُ على صفِّه طوالَ الأعوامِ السالفة الجانحَ الذي كادَ يرسبُ مرَّتَين.» فصولٌ قصيرة، والقصة نقيةٌ تمامًا من أي علاقاتٍ مشبوهة، تتحلى ببعض الفكاهة ولكنها تناقش قضايا ثقيلةً كالإدمان والتربية والتنمر، ولربما لن تستوعبها جميع العقول.

FREE STORY WITH EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. This is *not* a Paid Story. Eighteen-year-old hockey prodigy Elliot Wexler has three goals for senior year. One: somehow graduate with a 3.5 GPA. Two: hide his bipolar disorder from his peers. And three: make it into the NHL with no scandals. Piece of cake. What he doesn't expect is to find Lucy, a homeless girl, hiding from the winter frost in his dad's shed. Elliot's busy, complicated life doesn't permit room for error, and falling in love with a girl from a totally different world sounds like the opposite of a good idea. But Elliot can't help but be drawn to Lucy and her elusive ways--even when she seems to vanish from his life non-stop, each time leaving him with a bigger hole in his heart. But Elliot is determined to break down Lucy's barriers. And when he does, he discovers that her life is more complicated--and dangerous--than he could have imagined. With drafting season approaching, and Elliot's fragile mental health deteriorating, he's forced to face a difficult question: Is first love supposed to hurt so much? *** PLEASE DO NOT ADD THIS STORY TO GOODREADS.

Piper Lun was formally known as one of New York's Cinderella. Until one day, she vanished from the public eyes. Unknown to the world, Piper Lun had eloped and wed an unknown man. Everything was sweet. Until the past catches up with the present.

ALL IS SILENCE finished #37 of 151 for Wattpad's Story of the Year! Also a WATTYS 2015 - Dream Collections Winner! Thanks to everyone who added me to their collections! You made my year! The sequel, STRAIGHT INTO DARKNESS, is available in print and e-book on all major ebook sites. If you are interested in hearing about special deals on this or any other works, please sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.desertedlands.com. #1 in Science Fiction - 57 days so far! Thank you, readers! PG-15: [Yes, you read that right. I would recommend teens not read it until they are 16!] Profanity, violence and sexual situations. Warning: There is talk of cutting and suicide. If any of these are triggers for you, please consider that when reading. Take care. Rob What if death forgot you? In a future that could be ours, Lizzie, a suicidal teen-age girl, barely navigates her own life. Then everything falls apart. In an apocalyptic land nearly deserted by disease, she lacks reasons to live until a shocking turn of events reveals a phone number. Her call pulls her dangerously cross-country to meet a stranger she thought was dead. In a world where there is plenty of food, plenty of gas, plenty of space... fear, anger and a lust for power still control the patterns of human life. This coming of age, edgy young adult novel is the debut of a former alternative high school teacher. If you like this, try Toils and Snares, a Deserted Lands novella, sampled on Wattpad.

When death is end... but it was actually just beginning... A broken heart may mend by time, but memories keep hunting her down. Siera Wiseman was transported to a world that has simillarities to earth however it was a world with magic they called Aura, worsts she become a 3 years old girl that look exactly like her old self. Joins her low profile lifestyle but extreme ability. As she silently drink her tea and watch the drama that will come her way. [Whatever picture I used are not mine] [Original Story]

Alternative Title: Apocalypse Cannon Fodder becomes a Modern Dungeon Cannon Fodder Yohan is a stepping stone who died during the middle part of a zombie apocalypse novel featuring a regressed type of protagonist. He died while carrying a lot of anger towards the protagonist. If he was better, more useful, and likable, certainly everyone would like him right? " if an afterlife exists, I would like you to suffer in hell with me. " Those were his last thoughts before his mind cease to function. Yet, before he completely loses his consciousness, his ability started malfunctioning. [ Zombie Apocalypse Cannon Fodder Yohan Williams completed his role perfectly ] He discovered a part of the truth of this world. Yohan Williams is a Cannon Fodder. ----------------- But it seems that his life isn't completely forfeit. He regains his consciousness and was given a second chance. In a world of modern dungeon novels, he became the cannon fodder Chun Young-Soo that served as the first stepping stone for the protagonist during the early chapters of the story.

Starfire: The top assassin feared by all, with a side hobby as an anonymous hacker who no one knew about - not even the organisation she worked for. Who would have thought she was the short, always-smiling, blonde girl who seemed to have no care in life and was always just looking for fun? And yes, if you are wondering "was?" That's because she died. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [So yes, you are dead. I am a top system who helped you, and now you will be going from world to world to complete quests and-] The system was cut off from its listings as Starfire laughed. "Really?~ That sounds like a lot of fun. I accept!" She said with a grin that took the system aback. [But I didn't even...] "Mhm?" She rose a brow and the system just went silent, deciding to sulk in its mind instead. {She didn't even allow me to tell her the reward she gets after...} If it could, it would have gone to a dark corner in the space to crouch there and sulk. {I couldn't even brag about myself and how powerful I am to bring her from the dead...} ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Starfire as she journeys on... just for fun. Oh, right, I almost forgot! The "Head" is trying to get her to attain something, and an amused stalke- spectator appeared who might be her friend or foe. Be prepared for a dash of humor, action, world-hopping, mystery, and well... fun! Trigger warning: I shouldn't have to say this, but there will be mentions of death and dark humor here as is expected in transmigration/reincarnation stories. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is my original story and should not be copied. The pictures aren't mine. - Tennyliz.

تعلق نظره في عمق عينيها ، وبدا كالمأسور المعرّض لخطر الغرق في مستنقعٍ أخضر، فاضطر لاغلاق عينيه لبضعةِ لحيظات ليتمكن من النجاة و كشر في وجهها بذات الحدة المعتادة "لا أعرف لماذا لكنني لا أثق بك." الغلاف : @tafard_team