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A Royal Deception by WattpadOriginals
A Royal Deception
WattpadOriginals
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  • Parts 65
When commoner-in-disguise Eddie Shaw is hired to trick a prince into falling for her, will she be able to break both their hearts when seduction turns to love? ***** Being hired to trick the crown prince of Valandria into falling in love with her is maybe the last thing Chicago-born Edwina "Eddie" Shaw thought she'd be doing after losing her waitressing job. But when her hot as hell ex-boyfriend suddenly comes motorcycling back into her life, that's exactly what he hires her to do. The problem? No one warned her the prince had arms like a lumberjack and abs like a Greek god. No one warned her he had a sweet spot for rescue horses, a laughable inability to dance, and a wicked way with his hands. But Eddie WAS warned about one thing: her job is to make the prince fall in love with her, not to fall in love herself. Otherwise, breaking his heart might just mean breaking her own in the process... Season One & Season Two are now completed and fully released! A Royal Deception: Season One written by @TDMcGee, author of "The Bloody Lullaby." A Royal Deception: Season Two written by @MustangSabby, author of "Out Of His League." Season Three forthcoming. [[Season 1, Word Count: 50,000 - 60,000 words]] [[Season 2, Word Count: 100,000 - 150,000 words]]
Fluke by kennedy_trent
Fluke
kennedy_trent
  • Reads 1,167,154
  • Votes 62,909
  • Parts 53
"For a place called Paradise City, this island sucks. I don't think a single day has gone by that I haven't thought about stabbing the shit out of myself," he said. "Especially since I'm forced to live with you every second of every day." "Sh. I'm trying to science," I said, not looking up from my binoculars. "See anything interesting?" "Not really. My vision's a little clouded from the fog and rain clouds you constantly emit." He laughed. "You never fail to amuse me, Rea." "But you just said-" "I just said you make me want to stab myself. Interpret that however you'd like." With a love for whales and all life (besides maybe humans), Reagan Winebrenner had never even seen an ocean until her senior year in high school. But the moment she saw her first humpback, she knew she had found her passion and future career. A few years later and an invitation to Paradise City in hand, Reagan has her entire summer laid out for her, working on the project of a lifetime. But with five other students completing their projects as well, will they discover something worthwhile, or will they end up a psychology lesson for future generations? A New Adult Watty Winner 2019
Dreaming Black Boy; an autobiography by MatthewD_Writes
Dreaming Black Boy; an autobiography
MatthewD_Writes
  • Reads 51,143
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  • Parts 27
In which a millennial black boy discovers the power of his thoughts and the impact of a pen. The consequences thereafter are devastating. A collection of shitty poems and real life experiences narrated from the perspective of a charcoal dreamer.
[sic] by ScottKelly
[sic]
ScottKelly
  • Reads 1,405,222
  • Votes 26,220
  • Parts 35
Six teens are devoted to a game with one rule: If a player gets tagged, they must change their life within the next fifteen minutes. The better the player, the bigger the change. One might give their car away, or punch the school bully. Another might change identities or sacrifice their virginity. Anything to keep evolving, to avoid fitting into a label or caring about the junk they own. But their quest for enlightenment has taken a rotten final turn - one of the players has murdered the game's creator, the teen prophet (cult leader?) David Bloom. Our narrator is being framed for the crime; can he clear his name and discover which of his lifelong friends is the murderer before he takes the fall? [sic] is a gritty teen murder mystery that delves into the psychology of enlightenment among the criminally dysfunctional.
Driving Doctor Mayhem by doctorhorrible
Driving Doctor Mayhem
doctorhorrible
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  • Parts 46
PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED. People skills optional. Ability to take drink orders preferred. Personal mode of transport a MUST. To Reply, Contact Dr. M's home office: 1-555-TRBLE-4-U (Idiots and those prone to knock-knock jokes need not apply.) ◎ ◎ ◎ Nobody in their right mind would respond to a help wanted listing so vague. Enter, Robin Banks. The wacky exploits of a narcoleptic super villain and his reluctant sidekick. [COMPLETED FIRST DRAFT - #22 in Humor on 4/12/15]
Rapture (New Version Available On My Profile!) by athenamaddox
Rapture (New Version Available On My Profile!)
athenamaddox
  • Reads 594,825
  • Votes 20,211
  • Parts 36
When Finn wakes up on a pirate ship with no memory, the last thing he expects is to get involved with the dangerous and alluring Captain North. ***** Stuck on a notorious pirate ship with no memories and an injured foot, Finn is as sure of his future as he is his past. Fate has set him in the path of the lawless Imo Gen crew. Finn can't remember how he got there or why, but what he does know is that Captain North saved his life, and he might just be the most handsome man he's ever met. Things get even more dangerous when he discovers that he has a very expensive bounty placed for his capture-and he's not the only one who knows about it. Captain North's brother is looking for Finn with orders from the nobility, but as far as Captain North is concerned, Finn is his, and no one, not even his brother, can take that from him. [Ver. I]
✔ Nightmare Journal by Ellen_Reese
✔ Nightmare Journal
Ellen_Reese
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  • Parts 21
Because let's face it: nightmares are far more interesting than dreams. I've decided to keep a record of them as inspirations for my future stories. I am a lucid dreamer after all. So, why not take advantage of it? Nightmare Journal is a collection of short stories based on my nightmares. Each story is one or two chapters long. The genres are mostly Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi, and Dark Fantasy. These are extremely unique, non-cliche, short stories that you can #ReadOnTheGo ;) ⚠️WARNINGS⚠️ Descriptions of Violence, Blood, and Sexual Content 🏆ACHIEVEMENTS🏆 🌟 TBA ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ STARTED: May 23, 2018 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Spooky cover made by @Crimson_Graves
Zombie Soap by Kaiddance
Zombie Soap
Kaiddance
  • Reads 34,611
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  • Parts 35
Soap is supposed to be harmless, but when a pet ferret dies after eating some, a group of friends has doubts. When the ferret suddenly comes back from the dead and attacks them, they have an entirely new set of problems on their hands. *** People always figured the apocalypse would come someday, but no one imagined it'd begin with a tainted batch of soap and a ferret. Not only do Jayson and Taylor have to fight off the suddenly-rabid animal, but things go from bad to worse when two of their friends find themselves trapped at work, staring down a gauntlet of ravenous "Soapies" looking for their next living meal. Staying in the city isn't an option, and they know they have to regroup in order to escape to safety. The trip seems impossible with thousands of mindless Soapies in the way, so they have to find allies and outrun enemies while looking out for each other in this apocalyptic tale of friendship and survival. Book One in the Zombie Soap Series 🌟WATTYS 2020 WINNER🌟 "Polished, intriguing, this captivating zombie story really lets you connect with the characters, and the storytelling is quite engaging - we enjoyed this a lot!" -The Wattys- -Cover by Azanthiel- ©2019 **NOT recommended for readers under 17** Content warning: This story contains mature sexual content and violence, including themes of racism and past sexual assault.
Night Shift (Book 1, the Night Shift series) by BRMyers
Night Shift (Book 1, the Night Shift series)
BRMyers
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  • Parts 21
At Willard's department store, none of the night security guards survive for long, and eighteen-year-old Daniel Gale is about to discover why. "At the heart of it, Night Shift is a haunting love story. It is equal parts moving and chilling, which is what makes it so excellent." - Carmen Ho @ HQ ***** Tired of living out of his backpack, Daniel ignores the rumors about the old building being haunted and accepts the latest vacated position of night guard at Willard's department store. As his life becomes more entwined with Willard's, Daniel senses unnatural changes and bizarre coincidences. Soon he begins to suspect Willard's is hiding something more sinister than gossip about ghosts - something that could make him the next casualty of the night shift. Now available as Paperback and Kindle! https://a.co/d/fy7RuHF
The Charlatan by RTally
The Charlatan
RTally
  • Reads 1,071
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  • Parts 42
It is illegal to indict a courier for the contents of any message they deliver. When the ruler of the wealthiest nation on earth receives a cryptic note marked by "The Charlatan," he learns that all of the gold he spent decades stockpiling is worthless. The richest country in the world becomes bankrupt overnight. Fearing public riots, surrounding countries declaring war, and with no clues revealing the identity of the Charlatan, the king breaks the law. Our courier is suddenly an outlaw in her own country and is forced to run. Desperate to clear her name, she vows to find the Charlatan and bring them to justice. A simple task becomes complicated when the world is filled with liars and cheats, and the separating line between fair and unthinkable is gray. HIGHEST #7 DIVERSITYINLIT RUNNER-UP OF THE ANCHOR AWARDS 2018, GENERAL FICTION 3RD PLACE WINNER OF THE MATERIA AWARDS 2019, ADVENTURE