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  • The Famoux by famouxx
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    Leaving behind everything she's ever known, Emilee enters a world of high glamour and even higher stakes. The new freedom that comes with being a part of the Famoux is intoxicating, but behind the perfect image lies an ugly truth - being popular is a matter of life or death. ***** Out of the wreckage of environmental collapse, the country of Delicatum emerged. Its most popular celebrities are the Famoux, uniquely beautiful stars of a reality TV show called the Fishbowl. In a world still recovering from catastrophe, they provide a 24/7 distraction. Sixteen-year-old Emilee Laurence is obsessed with the Famoux - they provide a refuge from her troubled home life and the bullies at school. When she receives an unimaginable offer to become a member herself, she takes it. But soon she realizes that fame can be deadly... Content and trigger warning: This story depicts mental health issues and contains scenes of violence. [[word count: 350,000-400,000 words]]
  • Silver veins  by leighmon2015
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    In a world where werewolves rule and humans are forced to survive in forgotten districts, Ferial has learned to keep her head down and her hopes small. But when whispers spread of a powerful heir visiting the human zones, the fragile balance of her life begins to shift. What starts as curiosity soon becomes the beginning of something neither human nor wolf could have foreseen.
  • After the Quiet Ends by TacetnigruM
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    The world did not end in an instant. It ended slowly-quietly-like something dying while still pretending to live. Serein Valdez learned to survive in that silence. Not because she was strong, but because she paid attention to things other people ignored. She learned how to move through ruined cities, how to avoid danger before it showed itself, and how to stay invisible long enough to live another day. She never planned to get involved with anyone. Especially not him. Leviandro Solenne is the kind of man who survives without asking permission from the world. Former military. Controlled. Detached. A man who moves like every decision has already been made long before it happens. When Serein finds him surrounded in the ruins-outnumbered, cornered, seconds away from death-she knows she should walk away. She doesn't. That single moment binds them in a world that punishes mistakes and calls attachment a weakness. He doesn't trust her. She shouldn't have saved him. But in a place where survival is no longer about strength alone, but about choice, instinct, and consequence- leaving each other becomes harder than surviving the world itself. And when the quiet finally ends, what's left behind is not just destruction. But the things they were never supposed to feel.
  • Creatures of the Night by cloudedwithstories
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    Creatures of the Night is now published as a Wattpad Book! As a Wattpad reader, you can access both the Original Edition and Books Edition upon purchase. Milena, an obedient teenager, has to team up with the supernatural creatures she was taught to fear in order to escape the people she once loved. ***** In a world where humans must hide underground to stay safe from the creatures who roam the night, Milena's life as an outcast is hardly worth noticing. But on the day her village is attacked and her life is spared by the mysterious Elias, Milena is forced to throw everything she thought she knew about her world out the window. Because while Elias looks just as human as she is, he's actually the leader of a pack of wolf shifters, and the bond she feels with him compels her to start asking questions about the things she's been told about the creatures of the night. Because if her village was willing to lie about something like this, what other secrets might they be keeping from her?
  • Arena of Justice by officialrachaelrose
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    Zoe is a teenage girl convicted of a murder she didn't commit, but that doesn't matter in the Arena of Justice. You either win your fights, or you die. ***** Seventeen-year-old Zoe never expected to find herself on the wrong side of the law, but when she's convicted of a murder she didn't commit, she's sentenced to the Arena of Justice - the home of gladiator matches where murderers fight murderers, and every fight ends with a death. Zoe's plan for surviving is simple: ignore the other inmates and fly under the radar until it's time to fight, but that's easier said than done. As hard as she tries to hate those she must kill, Zoe soon befriends the other inmates and falls in love - a deadly proposition when a moment's hesitation can prove fatal. It's up to Zoe to save her life, no matter how hard the system is trying to kill her. [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]]
  • The Four Baristas of the Apocalypse (sample) by Reffster
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    When aliens invade, four baristas are forced to become the saviours of the world. Grab your double-shot of java and strap in - it's going to be a bumpy ride! ***** In the Earth's darkest hour, unexpected heroes are stirring... their coffee, that is. Four baristas on a camping trip are under-qualified to save the world from an alien invasion. But thanks to a hologram with no fashion sense, newly developed superpowers and an alien with a guilty conscience, they've landed the job anyway! So grab your double-shot of java, your blueberry muffin and strap in - Hasta barista, baby. [[2018 Wattys winner and twice featured]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Please note this is a sample of the book, which has been published and is available for purchase: Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WKFVKQJ Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1644342154
  • Finding Humanity by NinaMarks
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    After escaping a stalled elevator into a zombie apocalypse, Emily must learn how to trust people again or risk losing everything in this terrifying world. ***** For Emily, every day of the last two years have been a blur. She keeps her head down, takes her college courses online, and only goes out to work at her mandatory internship. But all that changes on the day the office elevator breaks down, leaving her trapped when the screams begin. And when the doors finally open, revealing a dystopian world ruined by bloody teeth and disease, Emily is launched into a terrifying run for her life, caught between the strangers she's not sure she can trust and the man-eating monsters that hunger for her flesh. Now she must learn not only how to survive in this new and dangerous world, but also how to overcome her own inner demons before they cost her something more precious than her life. [[Wattys' Shortlist]] [[Promoted by AMC]] Content and/or Trigger Warning: The story contains some gore, violence, strong language, and dark themes. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]
  • Cognitive Deviance by JaCrispy_Jamaine
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    In 2045, Psychwatch treats the mentally ill or cages them. Margo wants to bring empathy to every patient but a killer pushes her, and the system, to the limits ***** In a dark future, more than a third of the United States population suffers from mental illness and violent crime is on the rise. In response, Psychwatch is formed - an organization intended to combine mental healthcare and law enforcement - creating monitored areas and neglected ones known as the Psycho Slums. Margo Sandoval is the latest recruit to Psychwatch, bringing a new level of empathy to the controversial agency known for its unforgiving methods. Margo spends her days as an Empath treating everyone possible, until the arrival of a new serial killer upends her life and forces her to confront the evils of the human mind and the system that claims to be the solution.
  • A New job: Face the HELL, Save the E.G.O by rogueadmiral_1812
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    WARNING: THIS FANFIC CONTAINS DESCRIPTIONS OF GORE AND INTENSE SCENES Cover art by masochnik on tumblr. I dont own any of the characters in this story, all respective characters belong to Arsi "Hakita" Patala, New blood interactive and project moon with the exception of a few original characters created by me. Pls dont sue me I just wanted to write some fanfic A limbus company x ultrakill fanfic yup Im the dude who wrote An angels guide to slaying demons and due to writers block I decided to write this for now to get my creative juices flowing, ENJOY! After V1 and his companions burn through the last of hell due to a reality collapse they get transported into the city and after many mishaps manage to somehow find a job application for the newest position of "sinners" at limbus company, despite the manager having a clock instead of a head and not being too competent at their job, a dude with a baseball bat with anger issues, being called indignantly cute nicknames by another and the general weirdness of the other members of this band of misfits and of course the risk of dying due to random bullshit everything is great! Probably...
  • Witch of the Winterwood by GB_Fitzwilliam
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    After the death of her estranged grandmother, Líorria Faul is summoned from her bleak life in the capital of Salvareth back to Kinsend, a remote village perched at the edge of the world, and a past she never meant to face again. Her inheritance is no gift. The apothecary her grandmother left behind is crumbling, buried in debt and bound by a deadline Líorria cannot outrun. If she can't settle what is owed before the Solstice, her only chance at a better future will vanish with it. As Líorria reconnects with old friends, forges uneasy alliances and uncovers the secrets her grandmother kept buried, something else begins to stir in the nearby Netherbough Forest. Magic Líorria believed long dead is awakening in her blood, and the forest knows it. In Kinsend, legacies never stay buried. And destiny always collects its due. **** Copyright © G.B. Fitzwilliam 2025 No part of this story may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law.
  • Revisionist History by sourmuse
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    The winner takes it all, and the loser has to fall. ╱ ORIGINAL
  • Green-eyed Shadow Looks at the King by Audranasa
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    In a world overrun by mutated beasts, defiance is a death sentence. Skirting the rules entirely, a data broker collects secrets of those who rule over the limited human space. Not driven by noble pursuits - she's simply ambitious. Unfortunately, a man set to inherit the hopeless war against the ever-changing nature takes notice, and he intends to cut her insolence out with a blade. Slow and agonisingly. A lesson must be taught. Yet, the spy vanishes into the overcrowded streets. A man whose ascent to power is stained with the blood of allies and enemies alike has a lot to hide, and she never lets him forget she's still out there. Watching. Poisoning the well even further. The manhunt gradually twists into a slow, burning obsession. When enemies close in on all sides, the warlord calls upon his shadow with an alluring promise of truce. Trust is a knife. He hands it to her. Further story is available at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRSX826G
  • Slingshot: Feel the Fall by Chombeau
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    It's fast or it's free! Nothing easier than delivering a pizza: hit 500 km per hour, cross the neon city in the blink of an eye, and deliver on time. Or at least, that's how it used to be, until Trudy accidentally stumbled upon an unexpected delivery. Now she has just one week to train an undercover delivery boy, outrun an international terrorist group, and stop a floating city from being destroyed... and still no tip!
  • NoName: FA ( Fate's Answer )[Main story] Eng/Fr by NathanBlaike
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    Absolute power comes at a price: your name, your past, and the insatiable greed of the entire world. They are not heroes. Children robbed of their childhood, erased from their own history, endowed with powers bordering on the divine. They wander, trying to rebuild themselves amid a chaos where myths inexplicably rise again. At the heart of the ruins, an enigmatic being moves forward, proclaiming the end as an inescapable certainty. Between corrupted science, madness, trauma, and a dark mirror held up to humanity, NoName: Fate's Answer promises a story that will not leave us untouched. Written and illustrated by Nathan Blaike Important notice: NoName FA and all works connected to its universe are now officially managed under a professional publishing structure. As a result, unsolicited artistic proposals and collaboration requests will no longer be accepted. Thank you for your understanding. _____________________________________________________________ Le pouvoir absolu a un prix : ton nom, ton passé, et la convoitise insatiable du monde entier. Ce ne sont pas des héros. Des enfants sans enfance, effacés de leur propre histoire, dotés de forces frôlant le divin. Ils errent, tentent de se reconstruire au milieu d'un chaos où les mythes reprennent vie, inexplicablement. Au cœur des ruines, un être énigmatique avance, proclamant la fin comme une évidence inéluctable. Entre science dévoyée, folie, traumatismes et sombre miroir de l'humanité, NoName: Fate's Answer est la promesse d'une histoire qui ne nous laissera pas indifférents. Écrit et illustré par Nathan Blaike Information importante : NoName FA et les œuvres associées à son univers sont désormais encadrés par une structure éditoriale professionnelle. De ce fait, les propositions artistiques externes et demandes de collaboration non sollicitées ne seront plus acceptées. Merci de votre compréhension.
  • The Art of Making Enemies by anasianamateur
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    Blood for blood, bite for bite. Who gets to walk away? _____ Harper Moon is a bottom-of-the-barrel vampire and one of the most notorious vandals of the modern west coast. In theory, it could admit him into the most coveted private artistry academy the vampiric species has ever mustered up. But in practice, it could be what serves him on a plate instead. Every other year for their twentieth birthdays, those at the bottom are rounded up and assigned a mentor from the ones at the top, and trained for one year to compete in the largest biennial artistic competition for all vampires to watch. Those that are chosen are debuted as the next generation of artistic machinery for the elite. Those that are not, could be food. In a last-ditch attempt to break out of his lot in life and see himself free, Harper joins the ranks in hopes of working his way out. But talent is not the only thing the games necessitate, and art is not so black and white under a scrutinizing eye. When the competition begins to melt into more than just a game of the talents, but of his very mind, Harper will come to find the world of the arts is a brutal battlefield, that passion harbors a gruesome side, and the intricate politics of what it really means to be free may not be a game he can play alone. It's glamour, greed, gore, and greatness. And nowhere is too far to go just to have a taste. [ONGOING] [#1 in VAMPIREACADEMY] [#2 in GAMES] [#2 in ARTBOOK]
  • From the Abyss of Stars Part 4 by FALCON-N
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    The seasoned player of "Abyss of Stars," the [Starfall Master] Li Zi, brings a system template and travels to the game's world, arriving in the era of the game's beta version. This is the worst of times. The cosmic forces and conglomerates collude, causing the doors to the universe to be closed, the planet's resources to be exhausted, and even sunlight to be monopolized. This is also the best of times. All the extraordinary systems are just beginning. In this era, he is the only [Starfall Master] with the final version patch. While people are enthralled by the smoke of plasma guns and cannons, Li Zi has already torn apart battleships with gravity. While superhumans are smug about their awakened abilities, moonlight has already become Li Zi's servant. While the interstellar fleet crosses the Milky Way, Li Zi has just ignited the forty-second star, illuminating the entire universe. "People have been trapped on the ground for too long; they've forgotten that this starry sky should belong to all of us." -Facing the unspeakable aboriginal evil gods, Li Zi, holding a black hole, gently said. Patreon link for those interested: https://www.patreon.com/FALCON_N
  • After the end by Naomi0405626
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    This is a clexa story that's set after season 7 ! It will explore what happens to the characters after they choose not to transcend and stay with Clarke on earth, and of course Lexa will return as well as Madi ! Disclaimer: I do not own The 100 or any of its characters. All characters and the original world belong to the creators and the network. This is a fan-made story written for entertainment purposes only.
  • quick turns | aemond targaryen by jauneverse
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    The country has been divided into two main districts and for decades they are in a state of war. To be free from each other's wrath and acquire freedom they need to fight back. "In every aspect, there will always be two sides" as the saying goes. so where do you belong ?
  • At the end of the world by BlackSpace11
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    In a world shattered into five fractured territories, where each faction fights relentlessly for survival, balance is the invisible law that holds everything together - until it suddenly breaks. A group of strangers wakes up deep inside a hostile jungle with no clear memory of how they got there and no obvious connection to one another. The only certainty is that they don't belong - and that someone brought them here for a reason. As they struggle to survive and piece together what happened, they're forced to navigate a world they don't understand and find a way back to the factions they came from. But the deeper they go, the more the truth begins to fracture - revealing that nothing about their arrival was random. Every step through the jungle pulls them closer to answers... and further from who they used to be. In this world, survival isn't just about strength - it's about who can still hold onto their humanity when everything else is designed to strip it away.
  • The Celestial Weathervane of Conduits by princesstamae
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    In a world where emotions power the grid, a single glitch can level a city. South Korea is the pinnacle of the future-a utopia built on Conduit Engineering. Here, magic isn't a fairy tale, it's a commodity. Human feelings are harvested, bottled, and sold to power everything from skyscrapers to the very air people breathe. But the system only works if the source is stable. Aluna is anything but stable. A student from Jakarta with bipolar disorder, she is one of the rare Unbound Conduits. Her emotions manifest as the Celestial Weathervane: when she is high the aurora flares, when she is low the world freezes. To the Magic Safety Task Force (MSTF), she is a ticking bomb that needs to be 'stabilized'-a polite term for stripping the soul. Desperate to keep her magic and her mind intact, Aluna was chosen to represent her university for an exchange program in Seoul-the most monitored city on Earth. Hidden behind her textbooks and protected by her fierce best friend, Aluna must navigate a city of sensors designed to hunt her down. But Seoul holds a secret more dangerous than any detector. Among the elite 'monsters' who govern the city's energy, lives a Resonant Void-a person built of silence who can swallow Aluna's storms whole. He is the only one who can save her from the MSTF, and the only one capable of erasing her entirely. In the city of a thousand lights, the most dangerous thing you can do is feel. ~~~ Update Every Sunday