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Olympian VIP by _jnicole_
Olympian VIP
_jnicole_
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The gods are real. All it takes is this one realization, sparked by a short video no one expected to go viral, to turn 21-year-old Angie Nohl and her friends' worlds on their heads. Their existence now exposed to the masses, Angie and the Greek pantheon scramble to maintain their secrecy, until they realize that perhaps this sudden rise in attention might be for the best. Not all is in their favor, however, when one grad school dropout decides the gods have been misusing their power, and resolves to take it for herself. Follow Angie, Clio, Hermes, and the Morganthau twins as they battle to keep the peace in this long-awaited sequel to The Search for Juno: Olympian VIP. -warning: strong language -Vote and comment if you enjoy ;)
Until We Break (Formerly Wicked, Wild, Wonderful) by MatthewD_Writes
Until We Break (Formerly Wicked, Wild, Wonderful)
MatthewD_Writes
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Until We Break is now published as a Paperback, Hardcover and E-book from W by Wattpad Books! As a Wattpad reader, you can access the Wattpad Original Edition for free and the Wattpad Books Published Edition here upon purchase. ***** Naomi Morgan, the only black dancer at her ballet school, sacrifices everything to pursue her dream until she joins the Guise and realizes what she's missing. ***** Naomi Morgan is the only black dancer at the Riverside Dance Academy, but the sting of alienation is worth it. When the National Prix de Ballet Competition comes to Riverside, Naomi's determined to win...although, the cost of victory is high. She suffers injuries, lies to her family, and refuses to process her friend's death, all to get closer to her dream career. But when something goes wrong and The Guise, an online gang of anarchists, make Riverside their new target, Naomi finds herself caught up with the group. They teach her things the Riverside Academy never could - that dreams are worth having, but real life is so much more important. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]
Lead Me Astray by Sondi_Is_On
Lead Me Astray
Sondi_Is_On
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Lead Me Astray is now published as a Wattpad Book! As a Wattpad reader, you can access Wattpad Books Edition upon purchase and the Original Edition for free. "Ambitious and fiercely original. Sondi Warner is the exciting new voice we've all been waiting for." - Carmen Ho @ HQ When Aurie dies, only two people can save her soul: a seductive Empath who sees her ghost, and a hot werewolf investigating her death. But will she accept the desire swirling between the three of them? ***** After her death, Aurie Edison awakens in Overlay City, a shadowy world of supernaturals hidden within the ley lines of New Orleans. There, she meets a non-binary Empath named Mys who agrees to help her with her unfinished business, and Detective Zyr, a rogue werewolf investigating the sketchy circumstances surrounding her hit-and-run. A magnetic attraction soon pulls the three of them together - but can they stay out of bed long enough to catch the vampire who may have killed Aurie? [[Watty's 2019 Horror & Paranormal Winner]] [[Winner of 2018 Rune Awards Romance Category for Best Technical Skill]] [[Winner of 2018 Majestic Awards in Paranormal]] Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual activity, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]
An Extra Pump of Sugar by gtgrandom
An Extra Pump of Sugar
gtgrandom
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Moe Rivas has spent her whole life waiting for the perfect storybook romance, but as she approaches her senior year of college -- single, and incredibly disappointed with the male species -- she decides she's sick of daydreaming. Turning her back on love, Moe hooks up with Theo Landing, the grumpy barista from her favorite coffee shop. And it goes a little too well. Eager to explore something casual, Moe proposes a friends-with-benefits relationship, and Theo, burned by an ex's betrayal, agrees to the arrangement. But as Moe spends more time with Theo -- in and out of the bedroom -- she realizes falling in love is easy; it's denying love entry that's challenging. And day by day, her resolve is splintering.
Phantom Me by LLSanders
Phantom Me
LLSanders
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Supernatural thriller | Rising fashion influencer Rhea is gearing up for her runway debut, but her perfect world is upended when she finds herself haunted by a ghostly doppelganger. ***** Twenty-four-year-old Rhea Patel has it all-the career in fashion, the handsome boyfriend-slash-manager, and a rapidly approaching runway debut. There are things lurking beneath that perfect facade that she prefers not to acknowledge. But when a mysterious presence wearing her face begins haunting her every step, the hidden truths and old wounds it forces to the surface are only the precursor to a desperate fight for her life. ***** Wattpad COPYRIGHT©2022 by L.L. Sanders
Taming His Stallion [BWWM] by Stars-vs-Chocolates
Taming His Stallion [BWWM]
Stars-vs-Chocolates
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Paege is a young woman known for understanding animals. Or more specifically, horses. She is hired by the beautiful and sweet sister of a rich and famous tycoon to tame his stallion. When Paege agreed to the job, there was no inkling that her new boss was so athletic, arrogant or attractive. He ires her to no end though, expecting her to answer to his every whim. Despite her growing pains where he's concerned, she stays to help Angel find his way. Daniel is a young and daring tycoon who grew up on a ranch. Though he did, some animals he just couldn't grasp even if he tried. Exhibit A: his new stallion, Angel. So he hires someone to tame him. Danny's shocked to discover his new employee is that of the gorgeous young spitfire. The woman who his younger sister Bell had hired to tame Angel. Little does Paege know that she ignited a fire within him and it won't go out. Now that she's taming Angel, who's going to tame him? All Rights Reserved!!!! Ranked: #1 in Horseriding - 18.11.2021 Ranked: #1 in Horses - 19.11.2021 Ranked: #1 in Cowgirl - 19.11.2021 Ranked: #9 in New Adult - 23.05.2022 Ranked: #10 in Love - 19.11.2021 Ranked: #17 in Billionaire - 22.10.2021 Ranked: #21 in General Fiction - 31.01.2024 Ranked: #54 in Cowboy - 16.10.2021 Ranked: #55 in Lovers - 11.10.2021
Damian's Desire | 18+ by rosenoirwrites
Damian's Desire | 18+
rosenoirwrites
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[COMPLETED] THE GIANPIERO DYNASTY SERIES (BOOK I) WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A RISING STAR CROSSES PATHS WITH A MAFIA WARLORD AND BLURS THE LINES BETWEEN DESIRE AND LUST? Makua Amadi had only one goal in sight from the moment she ventured into the music industry: thrive and survive the storm. As a twenty-three-year-old beauty with the skills to rival icons, Makua set out her plans to endure the political warfare of the industry and scramble her way to the top. That is, until she met Damian. Second in line to the Gianpiero Empire and renowned as the Viper and executioner of the clan, Damian Gianpiero did not expect his uncanny encounter with a doe-eyed beauty to compromise his latest assignment. So when she proposes a daring deal in the name of shared interests, Damian finds himself entangled in a contract that serves only to draw his desire closer, thrusting her into the world of the Italian mafia and the dangers that loving a mafioso presents. WORD COUNT - 90,586 WORDS
My Seoul Man by CynthiaDagnal-Myron
My Seoul Man
CynthiaDagnal-Myron
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Eboni Ames grew up in The Quarters-a tiny, but historic, Black settlement just outside Whitman, Arizona. Her classmate, Ahn Ji-Yeong, grew up in the only Asian family in Whitman and harbored a secret crush on Eboni. Eventually, they both left their hometown to follow their dreams. Eboni's vision of a being a celebrity chef faded in California, where the foodie scene was flooded with thousands of other wannabes, and her family soul food recipes weren't enough to catch the eye of foodies seeking flashier fare. Meanwhile, AJ became a K-pop and K-drama megastar, sitting at the top of the Billboard charts and the Netflix top ten. When Eboni is forced to return home and take a day job while trying to get her soul food catering business off the ground, she finds that AJ has come home too. The bright spotlights of the K-pop industry cast a very dark shadow, and AJ needs a break. Still carrying a torch for his childhood love, AJ offers his Korean fried chicken recipe to help draw attention to Eboni's business. As their lives become more and more intertwined, the heat turns up outside of the kitchen as well. But when their pasts come back to haunt them, Eboni and AJ will have to make tough choices about what they are and want to be to each other. Season 1 of My Seoul Man WARNING: This story contains depictions of racism and mental health crises and references to suicide that may not be suitable for some readers. *** Weekly updates on Mondays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!
Blend by addison_sweet
Blend
addison_sweet
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✨A WATTYS 2022 PARANORMAL & "BEST CHARACTERS" WINNER✨ A college basketball star risks everything to prove his innocence with a girl who can communicate with ghosts. *** Ace Jones isn't certain about a lot of things in life, but basketball has always come easy. This is until he finds himself as the prime suspect of a murder he knows he didn't commit. Lucky for him, Devyn Brooks knows he didn't commit it either. But not because she witnessed it--she simply sees the victim as plain as day and even endures her incessant talking. Though Devyn usually does everything in her power to hide her supernatural ability, she'll have to start embracing it in order to save Ace from a common fate. And Ace will discover a deeper part of his identity that challenges his notions of the world. Will they be able to solve a case that America is so eager to pin on another Black man? ✨| FEATURED ON WATTPAD READING LISTS | ✨ 💕 Wattpad Editor's Choice Dec. 2022 💕 @StoriesUndiscovered, Thrills N Spills 2022 @SpeculativeFiction, The Crypt 2022 ⛈ A Stormy Nights Challenge Participant 2022 ⛈