[ON HOLD] Nobody will ever know how incredible your book is if they don't read it. And for that you need a hook. A unique opening line that touches the core of the story, that temptingly hints to what they'll find inside, that compels your reader to read on. Here are ten tips to hook your reader and get more reads.

Lyra knew that one day she would be set into an arranged marriage like a chess piece. She had been preparing for it her whole life, and she was almost alright with her fate. But she never thought that her father would choose the man that he did. That decision changed everything. The King of Whales is ruthless, more than twice her age and surrounded by tainted gold and loads of unsavory rumors. There have been many wives of his before Lyra, with no explanations to the untimely deaths of the previous five. With each dead Queen came more money from their kingdoms, straight into the King's portly lap. Disguised as a young man, Lyra runs from her duty as the only Princess of Nordic. She cuts her hair, takes her steed and disappears into the night with her father's men hot on her heels. Enter Kaladin's team. Occupation: Mercenaries. Lyra uses skills taught to her by a close, childhood friend and plays herself into the trust of the dangerous strangers until they accept her, or rather, "Navani", into their group. What will happen to her once they see through her web of lies and tricks? Will Lyra give herself up as Princess when she is reunited with her long-lost friend, or will she carry on as a boy with the mercenaries? Follow Lyra to see what she will do when she comes to realize that things have gotten far too big for her to handle on her own. There are assassin's out for her head, king's thirsting for her blood, and an underground network of people who live for her ruin. But there is also an unlikely Prince to defend her, who has some tricks of his own to rely on. The Princess soon sees that she is not nearly as alone as she may have once thought. What will Lyra do when she comes to terms with her destiny? Will she face it this time with her new friends, or will she chose to run away again? Cover made by @-rebellixus-

[Featured Story] Every year the most popular fraternity on campus: Alpha Sigma Phi host an auction. Since this tradition started back in the 90's, Alpha Sigma Phi has always managed to raise a hefty sum of money for charity. How you may ask? Two words: Hot boys. And this year, 4th year, Aaiden Airheart is being auctioned off as your personal "assistant" for one whole month. Sources says, the sky's the limit. In other words the unattainable, campus's heartthrob will do anything your heart desires. Starting bid? 100,000 dollars. To an average person, 100k may be considered "too much" but to students who attends Elite University, 100k is child's play. So what happens when every single female in sight goes crazy and starts a bidding war with one another just to win the body of Aaiden Airheart? A war that's what. So how in the world did I get dragged into the middle of this mess? Let alone win the auction? Highest ranking #6 Humor Featured Story 10/05/17

PLEASE NOTE: THIS STORY HAS NO CONNECTION WHATSOEVER TO YOU AND ME, THANKS! This is the tale of a special love story, welcome to the world of Ryan Little and his girlfriend Sarah. Originally written in 2014 for a writing competition that was later cancelled.

Summer has arrived and to celebrate, Scarlett Rose proudly presents The Summer Anthology 2015! 54 original stories by 54 Wattpad authors, all with the theme of "First Chapter Enticing". Will their first chapters entice you to read on to the rest of their stories? My advice: Read this while eating ice-cream, you're going to be in for a treat! Please note that some of the entries do contain Mature themes, please proceed with caution when reading and leave feedback on the entries that are taking part in this promotional project. Together, we will find the next undiscovered gems. Ranked #225 in Short Story (29/7/15) Ranked #169 in Short Story (30/7/15)