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In Pursuit Of ✔ by DragonsDreaming
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Henley expected to spent the beginning of her post-grad life working as an assistant editor in San Francisco. Instead, a kidnapping attempt thrust her into a life on the run, under the protection of a top-secret government agency. A summer road trip filled with room service, safe houses, and a couple of close calls was one thing. But falling for the agent assigned to protect her? That's guaranteed to complicate things. Updated every Wednesday and Saturday
The Dark Arm of the Maker by CeeMTaylor
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[✓] [Now on Patreon] When a terrible plague strikes the city of Alkaya, Royal Chef Neveshir must attempt forbidden blood-magic in order to save his home, his people, and the Shah he isn't meant to love. ... Royal Chef Neveshir Sevelin is a Karán: a man born with dangerous magic running through his veins. Like all Maker-touched, he can use fire to transmute, but only Karán have the power to kill with it. Though most Karán spend their careers bound in service on the war-front, Neveshir has sworn off killing. He roams free in Alkaya where he uses his talents to craft culinary masterpieces for his former shieldmate and dearest friend, Shah Melík Saf Kanh, ruler of all Esenia. When a terrible disease breaks out in the city, however, Neveshir is asked to revisit the powerful magic he hasn't used in decades -- a request that has the Maker's Guild up in arms. Neveshir can't blame them. He knows what he is: a poison-blood who was Maker-made to take lives, not save them. Then Melík falls ill. The disease spreads beyond the Guild's ability to control, showing a malevolence that defies medicine and forces Neveshir to consider more extreme measures. In order to discover the source of the disease, transmute a cure, and save the man he's not supposed to love, Neveshir must overcome his fear of his own nature -- before it's too late. ... The Dark Arm of the Maker is a complete Dark Fantasy / Romance novel of 95k words with gay, bi, asexual, and non-binary characters. The romance is between two men. Read on for: found family, friends-to-lovers, forbidden romance, self-acceptance, a snarky MC, and things getting set on fire. ... [Round One Winner: Open Novella Contest. Now revised and expanded.]
A Monster's Masquerade (HIATUS) by Nax_00
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"When the seven deadly sins take on seven deadly powers and become seven not-so-deadly creatures, bad things are bound to occur." ------- The seven deadly sins routinely take over one human as a host. This human would go on to absorb small amounts of the beasts powers, becoming what is commonly known today as a 'True Mask.' These True Masks are usually helpful; shaping civilizations and becoming influential figures through the quiet influence of the Sins - but the bad thing is that no one knows why they're doing this. Many speculate, yet only the unlucky few would be able to answer truthfully. Beasts. Monsters with their own agenda, playing chess with the world and using humans as their pawns. Every move is calculated, and as the monsters twisted game against eachother rules on, its only a matter of time before humanity catches on. The question is, will it be too late when they figure it out? -------- Double-zero eight is a sheltered yet intelligent girl, who only knows the crossed fences of the compound she was born in. Mouse is a street rat has survived on the roads for as long as he could remember, knowing the cruelty and pain of the world. When they're chosen as the newest hosts of two of the Sins, chaos breaks out. Mind games ensue. One thing is for sure. It's either them, or the monsters that rule them. And they aren't giving in without a fight. ------- **Second place winner cupid awards** **Second place winner sparkle awards**
Sea of the Forsaken by Luna_Mermaid
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2020's WATTPAD'S NOBEL PRIZE WINNER - FANTASY CATEGORY 2020's ARCANA BOOK AWARDS SECOND PLACE - FANTASY CATEGORY 2020's HALCYON AWARDS SECOND PLACE - ADVENTURE CATEGORY HONORABLY RECOGNIZED IN THE 2020 SERANIAN AWARDS It was supposed to be a normal visit to her uncle's place. Everything was planned out to prevent anything from happening by her parents, but it didn't end that way in the end. After taking a dive in an underwater cave with her cousins, Lynae and Meredith, something changed within her. Ever since that day, Amelia, Lynae, and Meredith uncover more on their family's secret lineage resulting in them becoming something that they thought was not possible. Now showing their true scales, they adjust their lives into becoming more than just mermaids, but as the rightful rulers of the five water realms along with two mermen. They meet other merfolk along the way to help guide them into making each of their designated realm a better place for everyone. However, not everyone would agree with what the five rulers have in mind as for what is best. The main concern would be set on the five after they discovered that they each inherited a special power from each sibling. But with those powers come with great distress. Fearing that history may repeat itself, the mer are keeping a close eye on Amelia since she is the reincarnate of the one whom was good at heart but became corrupt to the very end resulting in her transforming into a great beast that terrorized the underwater kingdom. If you want to take a dive into an adventure that stretches around the world while witnessing the supernatural elements these mer face everyday, then you are in the right place. Come under and see why the merfolk are not just a fairytale, but a lost race that the humans have forgotten for over centuries.
Shift by Bdicocco
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Kayden Lee is a girl from New Jersey with newly divorced parents and an annoyingly perfect cousin staying with her for an entire summer. Blaze Merg is a wizard... but not a particularly good one. He's still surprised that he managed to graduate, and finding a job has proved to be a lot more difficult than expected. Their lives become intertwined just as the magical world erupts into chaos. Spells begin failing, people start dying, and the two are magically bound together against their will. As the magical community struggles to survive without magic, Blaze and Kayden try to find a way to break the spell that has physically bound them together. But as they navigate through magical politics, they must also control their growing attraction to one another, which may just be another unfortunate side effect of their spell gone wrong. * * * Awards and Featuring: Ranked #13 in Fantasy (Dec 2016) Wattpad Featured (Dec 2016) Editor's Choice (May 2020) Featured on @ContemporaryLit (Jan 2020) Featured on @Fantasy (Feb 2021) Featured on @WattpadUrbanFantasy (May 2021) Cover image by @TheRainbowPig
Olympian Blood by NiyaJay20
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When Werewolves meet Greek Mythology the drama begins. Artemis and her siblings have never had a pack, they've been by each other's side since day one and they intended on keeping it that way. So when they wish to start over in a new town they never expected to be thrown into a war that will decide the fate of the werewolf world forever. A journey that will make them question everything... Family. Friends. Love. Memories. Will the two people with the power to stop this war be able to put aside their differences, or will their decisions be their downfall? Having long given up on love Artemis sees no need in having a Mate. Though coming from a broken past, fate seems to have other plans for her. And it all starts with Aaron Celest. "So you're the healer?" Aaron asked. "So you're the Alpha?" I asked sizing him up. "That I am," he said beginning to look me up and down. "Your gonna be trouble aren't you, Mate," Aaron said offering me a smirk. "Depends what you mean by trouble, Alpha," I teased. "You will be mine" Aaron declared moving a strand of my hair from my face. "No, I won't," I said grabbing his hand and moving it away from my face. "Trust me you would regret it if I was," I said turning away and walking up to my room. ___________________________ 🌟Awards won for Werewolf/vampire category🌟 🥇First place in The Lazy Awards✨ 🥈Second place in The Musical Awards ✨ 🥈Second place in The Creators Choice Awards✨
Arakhne of the Floating Mountain (#OpenNovellaContest2020) by aerys_the_mad
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🔥 ONC Round 2 Qualifier 🔥 Arakhne wants to be left alone in her floating palace and make dresses but most importantly, hide from Athena, whom she humiliated all those years ago. The daughters of God, triplets Soledad, Luna, and Estelle, need gowns for their coronation as the Queens of Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory - and Arakhne is the only one who can take on the task. The four of them come to a mutually beneficial agreement - but none of them are too happy about it. Open Novella Contest Prompt #31: "A seamstress is tasked with creating three dresses: one made from sunshine, one from moonlight, and another made from stardust." #projectmythology #coalitionawards2020 #IAC19
The Desire Variable - Vol. I by DarlaCassic
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When Andy starts a complex and steamy love affair with her new boss, she discovers there's more to his arrogant facade than she originally thought. • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Having secured her dream job at Kelex, a company she's long admired, Andrea "Andy" Walker is more than ready for the next phase of her life. Her career is taking off, she loves her new city, and her colleagues have welcomed her with open arms - including sweet, boyfriend-material Oliver. Everything is perfect, except for her new boss, whose sole purpose seems to be getting under her skin. Alexander "Lex" Coleman is cold and arrogant, but also brilliant and movie-star handsome. To Andy's dismay, it isn't long before she finds herself more affected by him than she'd like. Contending with feelings she's never experienced before, Andy knows it's only a matter of time before temptation wins out. She's playing with fire, but maybe Lex is worth the risk of getting burned. • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Previously a Paid Story. Featured in many lists, and with two sequels shortlisted for the Wattys 2022! [[Word count: 250,000 - 300,000]] Book 1 in the Binary Hearts Series. Previously titled Between the Lines.
My Secret Mobster Boyfriend by AnnaKosalla
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**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
The Things I Learned in Fiction Class by SophieKestrel
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I learned so many great things in Fiction Writing, and it seemed like a waste not to share them. This book contains tips for both advanced and beginning writers, with examples!