my tbr pile
40 stories
Timeless - Collection of Indian Short Stories by kakoli_laha
kakoli_laha
  • WpView
    Reads 3,275
  • WpVote
    Votes 314
  • WpPart
    Parts 10
#Short Story 'Lajjo' featured on WattpadAnthologies #First place in the Star Gazing Awards #Winner of The Shining Star Awards #Part of the Official Wattpad Anthologies Reading List "Multi-Genre Anthologies" 'Janani Janamabhumischa Swargadapi Gariyasi' Mother and motherland are greater than heaven India is a country that is much loved for its culture and hospitality. A magical land with the most picturesque towns and villages. Surrounded by a bountiful nature, she is inhabited by the loveliest of simple townsmen. This collection of short stories runs like a wind, through the mountains and rivers. It touches both Gods and mortals, displaying the vibrant colours and warmth that abound it through the ages. The stories are based in different time zones and eras, hence the collection is named as 'Timeless'. Discover this enigmatic country through their folklore and tales. The past and the future mix together, in a wonderful concoction of short stories, to describe the beauty, subtlety and peace that is India!
Trial 017 - 2019 Wattys Sci-Fi Winner by jhobbes627
jhobbes627
  • WpView
    Reads 27,328
  • WpVote
    Votes 2,176
  • WpPart
    Parts 39
***2019 Watty Award Winner - Science Fiction*** Charlie has always been the one left behind. It isn't because there's something special about him; in fact, there is nothing special about him at all. As one of the few unlucky members of Terran society to be born without powers, Charlie's luck has never looked worse. After a visit to his brother's school ends in an international disaster, Charlie finds himself stranded on an alien planet with no idea where he is, how he got there, or why he is even awake. Why did his captors let him go? How will Charlie get home? And more importantly, what in the world is Trial 017? [Book One of the Scion series]
Summer Shorts - Anthology by ShortStory
ShortStory
  • WpView
    Reads 9,202
  • WpVote
    Votes 700
  • WpPart
    Parts 41
The sun is shining, the days are getting longer and the nights warmer; it can only mean one thing, summer is here. And what's a better time to get your shorts on? But if you're not quite ready to show off your legs just yet, how about you read summer themed stories instead? This brand new summer themed anthology book brings stories from different writers across the globe. So, fix your sunglasses on your head and start reading because this summer's all about 'shorts' and fun! :o)
Worst Impressions by ClarissaNorth
ClarissaNorth
  • WpView
    Reads 420,084
  • WpVote
    Votes 31,107
  • WpPart
    Parts 104
A 'Pride and Prejudice' Remix. Beth Bennett, a poor girl in a fancy boarding school, faces class prejudice and romance when the school goes co-ed and she meets arrogant Will Darcy. [THIS STORY IS COMPLETE] ********** Elisabeth 'Beth' Bennett wasn't born in the same circle as the other girls at Netherfield Academy, but her mother's advantageous third marriage has allowed her to enjoy their world. Now she's at the end of her education and is looking forward to what lies beyond. That is, if she can make it to the end of the term in one piece. In a bid to bring in more students, the academy is going co-ed, and has brought in the boys early to test the waters. Among them are Charlie Bingley, a cheerful boy with a soft spot for Beth's best friend, Jenny. His companion William Darcy isn't at all pleased with the situation, or with Beth for that matter. While Beth tries to avoid interacting with the boys wherever possible, it seems fate is determined to throw them together. An adaptation of Jane Austen's classic, 'Pride and Prejudice'. [Note: 'Pride and Prejudice' and the complete works of Jane Austen are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN and can be adapted and interpreted without infringement on copyright. See also; 'Mr. Darcy, Vampire', 'Lost in Austen', 'Clueless', 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies', 'Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters', 'Bridget Jones' Diary', etc.]
The Kingfisher by shinrili
shinrili
  • WpView
    Reads 37,187
  • WpVote
    Votes 2,835
  • WpPart
    Parts 37
❈ Watty's 2019 Fantasy Winner ❈ 'I'll take pride over power and guts over greed'. The five nations of Schamaria have been in conflict for many years now. With a war breaking out and the continent being divided into two sides, irreversible damage and stigmas on the earth and the people are inevitable. But when a royal heirloom -- which happens to contain the secret to gaining magical and elemental abilities -- is stolen from the Seyali Palace, the raging flame of the battle is only fueled. A gang leader, a thief, a magic manipulator, a spy, a traitor to the crown; they know nothing about each other, yet they must come together to find the Kingfisher before everyone else. When dark secrets and unseen connections are revealed, when greed lays its golden claws on the adventurers' hearts, and when it all becomes a game of power and deception, will they be able to reach their goal? Five strangers. Five motives. One target. ⸻ Long chapters ahead! Word count ⇢ 117,363
those who speak in dreams | #ONC2020 by ESJohnson
ESJohnson
  • WpView
    Reads 3,476
  • WpVote
    Votes 302
  • WpPart
    Parts 4
*ONC ROUND ONE QUALIFIER* *ONC ROUND TWO QUALIFIER* *ONC AMBASSADOR'S PICK* *COMMUNITY CURATOR PICK -- JULY 2020 & FEBRUARY 2021* *MINI AWARD WINNER FOR BEST DIALOGUE -- OPEN DOOR AWARDS 2021* *SUN WINNER - FIRST PLACE FOR FANTASY -- OPEN DOOR AWARDS 2021* ❝ how can you prove whether at this moment we are sleeping, and all our thoughts are a dream; or whether we are awake, and talking to one another in the waking state? ❞ | IN WHICH THERE IS A WAKING, AND A DREAMING, AND A RETRIEVING OF MEMORIES, AND THOSE WHO SPEAK IN DREAMS DO NOT EVEN KNOW THEIR OWN TONGUE | ❝ there are no witnesses to a dream. ❞ (#ONC prompts #15 & #30) (cover by @TahliePurvis )
The Irony of Beauty by writingthewrong-
writingthewrong-
  • WpView
    Reads 10,749
  • WpVote
    Votes 988
  • WpPart
    Parts 2
A girl's acceptance of herself, in four parts. 「 Top 10 in The UK Beauty and The Beast Short Story Contest 2017」
Ouroboros (#planetorplastic Entry) by Lshark-
Lshark-
  • WpView
    Reads 3,434
  • WpVote
    Votes 293
  • WpPart
    Parts 1
Ouroboros is a world of ocean, one with no beginning, no end, and no plastic. Coda-9994, an intelligent, technologically-enhanced sperm whale, has been sent to explore the planet and assess its habitability for humans. He is the future of humanity - yet he is as disposable as their plastic. For National Geographic's #planetorplastic writing contest. This story now has a full-length expansion in the works. You can read it here. https://www.wattpad.com/story/185434818-ouroboros
Writing Prompts For Everyone by Ithildaeforever
Ithildaeforever
  • WpView
    Reads 590,710
  • WpVote
    Votes 14,317
  • WpPart
    Parts 203
A little bit of inspiration... Check out this book when in need of some inspiration to get you back to that keyboard! We all know how hard it can be to stay motivated with anything, especially writing! So don't sit around waiting for inspiration to hit you! Come find it! Feel free to use any of these for your endeavors. No credit needed. Highest rankings: #1 in writing prompts #1 in writing challenge #5 in tips
The Invisible Universe by ZacAndrews
ZacAndrews
  • WpView
    Reads 115,985
  • WpVote
    Votes 2,184
  • WpPart
    Parts 21
What lies beyond the senses? What secrets have been hidden from you due to your physical limitations? Is the universe as empty as it seems? Are we alone? Dr Thomas Clark has just made a discovery that will answer all of those questions... Hope you enjoy this collection of Sci-Fi short stories starting with "The Invisible Universe" I would love to hear from you. "Traction" The deafening sound of roaring engines. The smell of burning rubber. The rush of the wind, pushing against you at every turn... You don't get these on The Moon, but you do get 400kmh. Racing on The Moon, what could be better? "Alpha Division" In the distant future the human race has spread across the stars, forming colonies on many habitable worlds in a golden age of exploration. However, humanity soon learns that the universe is a hostile place and that they must fight to keep what is theirs. Fresh out of training, Rickey is plunged into the heart of war against a never before seen alien race and to make matters worse he's been placed in the infamous Alpha Division, humanity's first into battle shock troops. Rickey must fight alongside his fellow recruits in bloody battle to push back the enemy on a distant mining world. He's passed the training and survived the simulations but will he manage to keep his cool when the danger is real?