It doesn't matter how she ended up in this four-walled room. What matters is she gets out. ***** After a night out in New York City, Liliana Rossi wakes up in a windowless room with no recollection of how she got there. And she's not alone. The dark and tattooed Mateo Aguilar is also held captive. As the two struggle to survive and hatch an escape plan, they also struggle with growing attraction toward each other, facing Lili with the biggest question yet: is Mateo the reason she's here, or the one who's going to save her? ✨ Wattys 2018 Shortlist & Featured Story ✨ Content warning: this story references themes that readers might find triggering, including drug use and sexual assault. [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]] Cover designed by Stefanie Saw

Adele knows she witnessed a murder - what she doesn't know is just how personal it is. ***** A girl was brutally murdered in the basement of a sorority house in spring 2011. Adele Theroux thinks she saw the killer - and the killer definitely saw her. What she doesn't know is why this all happened and who this guy is. As she tries to solve the mystery from a distance while in witness protection, the connections keep getting weirder and more personal. Might she be able to relate to the killer in a way that no one else can? And what does that mean about her own psyche? *2019 Watty Award for Mystery/Thriller* [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]] Cover designed by April Alforque

Ally Sahyounie used to be a happy soul, but as she grows older, she found herself being a depressed teenager. To make it worse, the bad boy in her school wouldn't leave her alone. She thought he was just another jerk, but it turns out he isn't. Who knew a bad boy could help out in situations like this? They're known for breaking girls' hearts, being a player, and so on. When Luke Thompson - the very well-known bad boy in her school - came into her life, he made her realize she's so much more. Who knows, behind that arrogant smirk, is a caring soul? Warning: This story contains a shitload of swearing, you have been warned. This story may also be triggering in some parts, refrain from reading if it affects you. - Apologies if this story is not to your liking. -