Special Mention LY 2020
11 stories
(What if).. Books didn't have covers? by amaranthinepoetry
(What if).. Books didn't have covers?
amaranthinepoetry
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"I write to facilitate myself with my deepest emotions." How much can a book cover hold or represent? How authentic can the artwork of a book jacket be? What stories do they tell? Do these covers bear the artistic weight of their books? Through deeply personal episodes, the writer talks about the complex ideas of book covers and his complicated relationship with them. -------------------------------------------------------- *Featured Book Of The Month by @nonfiction* 🥇MajesticInc Awards 2019 for Nonfiction 🥈The Talent Awards 2019 for Random 🥉The Literati Awards 2021, Category 1.
The Dark Wolf Brothers: Jax by WinterLafae
The Dark Wolf Brothers: Jax
WinterLafae
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Jax Rand is the soon to be Alpha of one of the strongest packs in the world. When his wolf soul finds his mate, he can't wait to bring her into his world. Nia, on the other hand, isn't so quick to give in to her wolf soul's desires. As their relationship blossoms and their powers become stronger, all is not as it seems. Enjoy an adventure filled with Faeries, Werewolves, Wizards and Rogues as their society tries to break free from the old and move into the new. Cover by the AMAZING @TeraVera 3/22/2020 - #7 in faery #theaceawards2020 #blackartsawards2020 #perdurableawards #roseawards #sunsetawards #oceanawards2020 #BGAwards
The Story Of Me✔ by _weed9
The Story Of Me✔
_weed9
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#SECOND PLACE in the Boxed Talent Awards! #THIRD PLACE in the Kohinoor Awards! #SECOND PLACE in the Rose Gold Awards " She was surrounded by darkness. He was her light in the darkness. "
Boys Like You by TinyAsianEmpress
Boys Like You
TinyAsianEmpress
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A Wattpad New Adult, Short Story, Stories Undiscovered, General Fiction, PsychologicalNovel and AmbassadorsUK featured story. ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ A taxi journey brings everything flooding back to Carrie. Her mind spirals thinking about that 9-year-old boy who turned into her worst nightmare. Finally, Carrie starts to allow herself to admit how he damaged her. She'll admit how he hurt her, but she's sure he never broke her. She's stronger than ever, and it's time for her to face her demons. 'I never said a straight no to you. But I never said yes either. I didn't say yes, Jack. So you still sexually assaulted me because you didn't have my consent. This is not my fault. That's what I tell myself, so why can't I believe it?' Reviewed by @MajesticInc- "I felt like I was a spectator watching a play." ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ WARNING: possible triggering themes. Themes of sexual assault and occasional strong language. Please take care when reading. ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ • @newlywrittenbooks featured • @WattOriginals featured Awards: • First Place- Majestic Inc Universal Awards 2020 • First Place- Coalition Community Awards 2020 • First Place- Writer's Glory Awards • First Place- The Coronation Awards • First Place- The Gen Z Awards 2020 • Top Two Winner- The Aesthete Awards • Second Place- The Ace Awards 2020 • Third Place- The Adobo Awards 2020 • Third Place- The Spice Off Awards 2020 Highest ranking: #2 / 62.7K in Book [20/12/19] #1 / 21.2K in Song [26/12/19] #14 / 184K in Story [7/1/20] #1 / 10.7K in Letter [31/12/19] #10 / 56.3K in Wattpad [6/1/20] #23 / 107K in Short [20/12/19] ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ [Boys Like You, written by TinyAsianEmpress. © All rights reserved] This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner without the permission of the author.]
My Secret Mobster Boyfriend by AnnaKosalla
My Secret Mobster Boyfriend
AnnaKosalla
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  • Parts 52
**Featured by Wattpad NA Romance** When the paths of secretive businessman Dray and conscientious assistant doctor Cate cross once too often, they make a pact to solve their respective private life problems together. However, neither of them realizes that romantic feelings could develop between them, nor that their relationship is in danger of exposing a dramatic, long-forgotten family secret. And as if this wasn't complicated enough, a mysterious stranger suddenly appears in town who seems to be out to kill Dray. - A NA romance packed with a mix of comedy, drama, suspense, and a touch of destiny. ♡ Follow me on Instagram: anna.kosalla ________ "I only have three conditions: you'll accompany me whenever your presence is needed, don't tell anyone this isn't real, and don't fall in love with me." Dark prince meets diligent doctor: Cate needs a boyfriend to avoid dreadful embarrassment at her upcoming high school reunion. Dray needs to bring home a girl with marriage potential before he will be allowed to take over the family business. In the absence of better options, they agree to help each other, not knowing that their newly formed bond will bring back the threat of a huge family secret from the past. With them living in two completely different worlds, can this fateful deal work out or will everything just end in an epic disaster? And if Cate ever found out with whom she's gotten herself involved with, would a geek like her really be able to handle it? ♡♠♡ The Ruby Awards 1st place winner - New Adult The Platinum Awards 1st place winner - Romance The CB Awards 1st place winner - Romance The Noble Awards 1st place winner - Romance The Bloody Moon Awards 1st place for the realistic portrayal of fighting scenes ♡♠♡ Best ranking: #2 in darkromance #15 in dangerouslove #16 in comedy-drama #23 in badboygoodgirl #25 in familysecrets #28 in romantic-thriller ♡♠♡ weekly updates
A  little bit of me. by jennyjones22
A little bit of me.
jennyjones22
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Tripping through the time, our souls had reached to meet at this skyline. Risking my soul's peace, my feelings are out for you to see. With this poetry book, I allow you to get into my head and unclasp all my hidden feelings. Disclaimer: Very slow updates as the author is busy reading other books 🦋
The Scars Remain by Random_Ns
The Scars Remain
Random_Ns
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❝I wish I had died with them that night. I wish they never found me. I wish I never got my memories back.❞ ✦✦✦ Lia, a seventeen year old girl living in a state of ignorant bliss, her life is untouched by any of the horrible crimes being committed in the world. Her only dream is to join The World's Art Institute in Washington and become an actress. She led a very basic, unproblematic life until she wakes up in London with no recollection of her memories, she finds herself entangled in a world of crime and corruption. Thinking that that was the end of the worst was her biggest mistake, for that "false hopes are more dangerous than fears". ✦✦✦ ❀ This is a story of loss and survival, friendships and betrayals, strength and sacrifices, a story of the ups and downs of life, and of the fight for power, and finally, a story of all kinds of selfless love. ❀ PREVIOUSLY TITLED: LIFE
One of Those People *discontinued* by underthemoment
One of Those People *discontinued*
underthemoment
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❝"I don't do straight guys," Art said with the kind of confidence Brady had always wanted. "I am not asking you to do me." He scoffed defensively crossing his arms over his chest. "Then why are you looking at me like you want me to?"❝ Playing off in the year 1984. Art De Luca is one of those people. The people you cross over the road for, the people you heard being talked about by bored house wives over late brunches, the people nobody wanted to speak to in fear of catching the disease and the damned. Art De Luca is gay and Brady Hilligon is, well, not. So why is Brady finding himself falling for him?// © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED **Collabed with @fiftyshadesoftimmy** **rankings** #10- newadultfiction [19/08/2020] #21 - youngadultfiction [19/08/2020] **other rankings** #440- diverselit [19/08/2020] #740 - lgbtfiction [19/08/2020] #970 - bxblove [07/04/2020] #943 - newadult [10/05/2020]
the man without a heart by nyctopholia
the man without a heart
nyctopholia
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In which Amandine Lorette welcomes the man without a heart into the present, only to see him become a figment of the past. - cover picture via pinterest first published on 01/12/18 completed on 14/12/19 has swearing (infrequent, however) 🏆 | special mention in ly awards 2020 for historical fiction
Different by koro30
Different
koro30
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Different is the story of a girl who was born half vampire and half werewolf. Her whole life she has been running away from vampires on the hunt for her and running away from her true self. She possesses great power. Power that she sometimes cannot control. She's ruthless, but also afraid of the monster within her. During the story, Thea tries to recruit werewolves to fight against an army of vampires aiming to kill a young witch, last of his kind. The task is not easy. Werewolves despise vampires and Thea is half. As she encounters the wolves, there is bloodshed, happiness, sadness, and friendship's developed. As the journey continues, Thea develops romantic feelings for two wolves she is traveling with. Axl, who keeps Thea sane and always knows what to do. He becomes a need in Thea's life. He is the calm to her storm. Then there's Caleb, who is the storm. Constantly bickering and falling in love with each other all at the same time. Caleb becomes the want in her life. Romance, and fighting for someone other than herself is all new to her. Can she do it? Will she run? Or will she turn into the monster that she is afraid of and harm her new friends? This book consists of many life lessons. Anywhere from friendships, to romantic dilemmas, self-love and growth. Readers can range from, girls, boys, rebels, leaders, misfits, lovers, outcasts and the inbetweeners. This book also describes what a family can be made up of. The reader can connect to the book's definition, whether the reader is an orphan, adopted, has a biological family, or even a reader who expands his or her family through friendships. If you believe in magic, and mythical creatures, then this book is for you. Sequel coming soon!