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Hercules and his Twelve Labors by johnbwes
Hercules and his Twelve Labors
johnbwes
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Hercules must perform twelve labors to appease the Greek gods. Written in a fun sing songy style this poem tells the story of the Greek Demi-god Hercules, who is convicted of murder by the gods of Olympus. His patron goddess Hera convinces the other gods to spare him, but only on the condition that he performs twelve superhuman labors. These labors range from acts such as the slaying the Nemean Lion to woeing the mad queen Omphale. Will he survive till the final labor, and discover who really slew his family? Excerpt: And Zeuses heart did bid revolt But still he readied thunderbolt To hurl across the sky at babe In crib where welplings form was laid. Featured on Wattpad Adventure!!! Featured on Wattpad Retold!!! Featured on Wattpad Myth and Legend!!! Featured on Wattpad Fantasy!!!! Featured on Wattpad Action!!!! Highest Rank 4 in poetry on September 17th 2021
glory of heracles: gift from the gods by Cool05guy2000
glory of heracles: gift from the gods
Cool05guy2000
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A hero was created by the gods and sent to the mortal realm to save it from the threat of monsters. This is based on glory of heracles ds and glory of heracles 4.
Brian Saves the World, Maybe by gladhaven
Brian Saves the World, Maybe
gladhaven
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Brian Walker, the IT guy at a small government contractor, has two problems. First, he hasn't had his morning coffee, and second, a strange voice in his head claims an alien invasion is underway. Solving the least pressing of the two should be pretty simple, but that leaves the coffee issue to deal with! Still, what if that voice is telling the truth? Brian's lunch buddy, Dale, thinks so-but then, he also thinks the government has been putting mind control drugs in the water supply. After deciding to trust the voice in his head, all he needs is a first-rate team to face off against the aliens. He ends up with a Princess Bride fanatic (with eyes for him), a conspiracy theorist, and a cosplayer. Follow Brian and his ill-equipped band of office workers, as they try to save the world from well-meaning aliens that have finally lost patience waiting for the human race to kill itself off.
Return (Book 3, the Redemption Series) by henry_scott
Return (Book 3, the Redemption Series)
henry_scott
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ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** After a great loss, Jake Bryant finds himself in Las Vegas. To fill the void in his heart, he searches for a woman's missing daughter and finds more than he bargained for. ***** Two years after his daughter was kidnapped, Jake Bryant meets a woman in desperate need of help. Seeing the opportunity to redeem himself, Jake probes Las Vegas's seemly underbelly to find the pimp responsible for abducting her daughter. But navigating Sin City's sex trade business proves tougher than Jake thought, and he finds himself digging his own grave at gunpoint. Can Jake find a way to escape? Or will his mistakes lead to more death? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]
Red Skies | The Prime Archives #1 ✓ by ldjwrites
Red Skies | The Prime Archives #1 ✓
ldjwrites
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When 6 students are gifted superhuman abilities, it's up to them to prevent a bio-terrorist group from releasing a world-changing chemical into Earth's atmosphere. ***** While attending a party in the woods, six highschoolers are captured by international terrorist group Kismet. Kane, the leader of Kismet, reveals them all to be potential Primes (someone with superhuman abilities). In an attempt to escape, they are rescued by Atlas - a private military company - but in the process are exposed to the element Primonium which officially gives them their superhuman abilities. The six are taken to Atlas' headquarters where they learn of Kismet's plans to release Primonium into the planet's atmosphere, ending human life as we know it. In an effort to stop them, the six work alongside Atlas to try and stop them. Will they be able to utilize their newfound powers to save the world, or will they remain at the mercy of Kismet forever? [BOOK ONE IN THE PRIME ARCHIVES TRILOGY]
Watchers by kntristan
Watchers
kntristan
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On America's favorite TV show, the only prize is getting out alive. Daniel is an affluent Senator's son who has just been disowned over his gender transition. When he's thrust out of his home and into the public spotlight, a bounty hunter targets him for a deadly reality show where Daniel teams up with a street-smart orphan. They must play to win because that's the only way to survive The Elimination Game. COMPLETED Wattys 2018 winner in The Originals category Wattpad Featured Pick June 2018 - Blast to the Future Past Wattpad Featured Pick December 2017 **THE COMPLETE WATCHERS TRILOGY** Book 1 - WATCHERS (Watty Award winner 2018) Companion Novella - KILLERS Book 2 - FIGHTERS (Wattpad Featured Pick) Book 3 - DESTROYERS
Prodigy (Complete) by EdwardMullen
Prodigy (Complete)
EdwardMullen
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The greatest tragedy the world has ever known turned out to be the ultimate catalyst for change. In the wake of World War III, which decimated most of the world's population, the remaining survivors vowed to not continue to repeat the same mistakes of the past. Fortunately, they had something previous generations did not have - advanced technology. The year is 2117 and this once shattered civilization has become prosperous again. Innovative forms of technology have enabled them to abandon the old model and re-engineer a better way of living for all. Brain implants and genetic modifications have made an entire population educated, healthy, and kind. Despite the benefits of this technology, it has created some unforeseen side effects that threaten humankind's existence. When technology proves to be inept at solving the world's problem, a new hope emerges in the unlikeliest form - a young orphan girl. *** Cyberpunk, dystopian, technology, future, futurism, scifi, heroine, prodigy...
HAWK by Mike_I_am
HAWK
Mike_I_am
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Exciting news update - HAWK is in the very early stages of being adapted into an animated TV show! Please make sure to stick around and add this story to your shelves for upcoming announcements. Thanks so much for your support :) Kas Balera is used to a bit of chaos. As a space bounty hunter, capturing three Class-2 criminals should have been the most difficult part of her week, but when a disaster of epic proportions rocks the entire solar system, Kas is thrust into the midst of an adventure far beyond her wildest fantasies. With the help of a federal robot, a child genius, and her trusty ship - the Calista - Kas must use all her quick thinking and sharp wit if she's going to stay alive and uncover the new dark and dangerous mysteries of the galaxy. Pursued by evil X1 robots, bio-mech panthers and astral police officers, even Kas's kick-ass fight training and expert piloting can't seem to stop the entire galaxy from going after her. * Wattys Shortlisted * * Highest ranking: #1 in Science-fiction * Thanks to @CAPTAINSARCASTIC101 for helping with the blurb.
Chosen : Assassin Book 1 by HeatherWampler
Chosen : Assassin Book 1
HeatherWampler
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Chosen when a child, Lady Joselyn is trained to be a ruthless killer. She is destined to be the English king's assassin and protector. Only he and the guild master are supposed to know. It's a life and death secret that must be kept. For an assassin survival is precarious. Life is something you simply cannot take for granted because the next day is never granted. Despite her privileged upbringing, Joselyn quickly learned how to survive on her own and to never trust a soul while following the Guild without question. Upon her return to England, a murderous plot against King Cassiush is discovered. Joselyn is shocked when she finds out who the fiend is. She's even more shocked when the King proposes marriage, a lot. An assassin has never married her king before. The last one who fell in love had her tongue ripped out and was burned alive. Letting her emotions cloud her judgment, Joselynfalls for Cassius and agrees to the marriage, jeopardizing not only his life but her own. Disobeying the Guild means death. Now she must figure out how to keep them both alive and not piles of smoldering ash.
Loving The CEO: Available on my website www.authornene.com by AuthorNeriLove
Loving The CEO: Available on my website www.authornene.com
AuthorNeriLove
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Previously titled Fifty Shades of Black or White "Is there a reason why you're staring at me?" Yes, I like what I see" Blushing I waved off his remark and asked "what can I do for you today? "Well I'm asking if you could go on a date with me? He asks bluntly "M-me go on a date with you?" I asked surprised "Yes, why do you sound so surprised" "Well for one, we don't know each other, we just met yesterday and I don't know what you're like" "Well, my name is Adam and I'm the CEO of Jacob's enterprise" "Well nice to meet you Adam and is that supposed to impress me?" "That wasn't the response I was expecting I was expecting you tell me your name" By now three persons were waiting to be cashed and were complaining asking Adam to leave so they can get service but he didn't even turn around to acknowledge their remarks. "Adam, you're holding up the line could you leave and come back" "Do I look stupid?" he asked while chuckling, "you expect me to leave so you could give me the round around. Your customers are waiting so I would you to say yes so we can both get on with our lives." Emily a cashier at a small book store in New York meets Adam, CEO of Jacob Enterprise a billionaire. He is seen as ruthless, arrogant and words that are not fit for the human ear to his employees because of the way he acts towards them. But in reality he is a sweet and loving soul who goes for what he wants, and he wants Emily. Emily and Adam got off to a rocky start but they end up in a relationship that is blissful and loving, but what they don't know is that external forces are planning to break them up and tragedy happens in the end that leaves Emily shaken to the core. Copyright ©2015, Nene Cover by: sweetmarshmallow11