Novellette Stories

"I didn't catch your name" I spoke loudly enough for both of them to hear and no one else. "I didn't throw it" he laughed Until he realized that the situation was a little serious. For me at least! "Jayant, Jayant Singh" he put his hand forward for a handshake I grabbed his hand and pulled him towards me so that his face was now visible under the streetlight. He was taller than me but I guess shorter than my dad. He had curly black hair, not as black as Dhruv's. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kanak when moved in with her family to a new house. She develops a good bond with her neighbour, Dhruv Mathur. But Dhruv is a mysterious person and absolutely not what he pretends to be. Is he scary or scared? There is a secret which is yet to be discovered by Kanak... *I am bad at writing descriptions

PREVIOUSLY WATTPAD EDITOR CHOICE Clara is thrifty. She rents a cheap apartment, works multiple jobs, still has the same set of chairs from her university days. When she decides to get a free Craigslist couch, she knows what to expect: questionable stains, damp, assortment of bugs... a ghost, however, is a surprise. Especially one who likes TV, talks too much and has a rather nice face. Read if you enjoy getting your heart broken.

Peace. That was all she wanted. Peace in her soul and in her life. But Avery knows better. Wishes don't come true. And one morning could ruin the peace forever.

This book contains English translations of short stories and novelette, written in Urdu by Samreen Iftikhar (Donga Bonga, Pakistan) and other friends.

Frederick Wilson wanders through the depths of life with twenty dollars and sixty-nine cents lingering in his back pocket, the burden of his father's disappearance, the loss of his best friend, and a longing for things he never had - supported by his thoughts of the natural world.

Halloween is the night of tricks and treats, but, after a trick gone wrong, Piper Grymes meets and befriends an unexpected duo. With them she goes on an epic adventure that includes some much deserved revenge, a new found relationship with the super natural, and--of course--a little bit of magic.

Let's be honest, our phones can prove to be a bit of a pain in the rear (or ear)... Be it a house phone you have to rush to before it cuts off, or a mobile you left somewhere, they often rings when you're in no mood or no place to answer. We may have all been there, however sometimes, a common nuisance can pretty turn dark... 'Why Does The Phone Always Ring At The Most Awkward Time?' is a black comedy, thriller, mystery short story. * Chapter 1 - Summers' day off Chapter 2 - Family Dynamics Chapter 3 - JJ's busy Chapter 4 - Follow Me Chapter 5 - Are you human? Chapter 6 - Sky in the Cloud Chapter 7 - Jenny wants outta the tower block Chapter 8 - A dark day for Summer, June and May Chapter 9 - Bargain Chapter 10 - Busted Toi Chapter 11 - The Wedding Chapter 12 - The Funeral Read, comment & enjoy. :) Will'o'Stars ©

Edan, an exiled prince, must hide his curse as he travels the high seas in order to reclaim his throne. In a prophecy-driven realm, fate cannot be changed. So when its revealed that that he's destined to destroy the very foundations of the kingdom, Edan is banished to the farthest reaches of the continent. When an old friend shows up, saying Edan's brother is dead, Edan must travel back to the capitol to save the very people it's been foretold he'll destroy. Winner of the Embers of Destiny writing challenge. Background image by Enrique Meseguer from Pixabay

What if your roommate is a demon? Ligaya has lived her whole life with a loving family. Unfortunately, she needs to move out and try to be as independent as a 24-year-old woman can be. The thing is, she was raised in a rather peaceful neighborhood, where crimes of theft and murder is quite literally nothing but a concept in her mind. She was raised in a house to which locking up at night is nothing but an option. The apartment she was living in, she's supposed to live in alone. However, she got herself a roommate, as someone else is evidently living in the same space as hers. A someone that was never mentioned. Living in a busy city, in an apartment she was renting, with someone she didn't know at all, how will our hero survive? _________________ Hello!! So yeah, this a short story, or at least I hope this will be a short story. I hope you enjooy!

Zhao Lian is a sheriff without a county. A member of an old magical order called the Shuli Go, she was raised to uphold the law and protect her fellow citizens. But after her order was disassembled, she was left with no choice but to wander in search of work for someone with her very particular set of skills. Reunited with two good friends in the ancient city of Liangyong, Lian is skeptical about the rumor of an ancient magical book with the power to grant eternal youth and beauty. Convinced by her friends and a prominent local gangster, she agrees to go on the hunt for the book, but retrieving it will be no easy task. An imposing dungeon, hundreds of guards, and one of the most powerful men in the Central Empire stand in the way of Lian sorting rumor from reality. The third story about Zhao Lian and her exploits in the Central Empire, this story is set in the years after Lian's successful mediation described in Volume One. A richer, more successful woman, she is struggling to adapt to the life she leads versus those of her close friends.

Savannah Gracie Reynolds is heading off to college. Excited to have a roommate, to have fun, to see her best friend again, but sad to leave behind her family. The one flaw in that plan? Her roommate turns out to be a hot, flirty, baseball playing asshole by the name of Max Levi Parker, due to a flaw in the system. Savannah does her best to stay away from the jerk, but that's harder than she expected. I WANT TO POINT OUT: not everything in here is accurate to actual college. This is just my general perception. Constructive criticism is appreciated, but please, no direct hate. This was also written when I was fourteen and has not been properly edited, and said fourteen year old self has not seen college campuses. You have been warned.

You have qualified for the Olympics. You are far from home, having early graduated from your school, with a national representation credit card. There is an interesting boy at the arena looking at you. If you won't be in five minutes on the deck, your team might lose everything you have been fighting for. So what you are gonna do?

During a party in the forest, teenagers find a body that has been torn to shreds. There's something strange happening in the woods, and David and Maya decide to find out what.

The story started with the senior high, school paper writer Bianca getting involve with a minor accident wherein it became the key of her nightmare turned reality.

Petty crime spawns a nightmare after a pair of hapless cousins rob their elderly neighbor.

HW's PUBLISHING joined piece #4 novelette

A family reaches a peaceful pensione in Tuscany, near Florence, for a weekend gateway. Two spouses will have the opportunity to see the strength of their bond; two teens will find who they really are ... and maybe love.

A jump between before and after A jump between characters Two perspectives, one story. A boy gone missing is found. The one character knows some things, the other knows other parts, and the reader knows it all.

Rom-Com Novellette Piper Sinclair's life is a chaotic game of catch-up. Always late, wrestling with a finicky coffee machine, and trying to navigate the rules of corporate life, she's one mishap away from disaster. But when she starts exchanging snarky Post-It notes with an anonymous coworker known only as Mr. X, her days take a surprisingly entertaining turn-a spark of connection amid her otherwise overwhelming routine. Their spirited banter and playful jabs provide a much-needed escape from the monotony of the office, but as Piper begins to unravel her own feelings, she can't help but wonder: who is this clever mystery man? Meanwhile, her least favorite coworker, the ever-uptight Grayson Wells, continues to keep a close eye on her every mistake, making her days extra challenging. Caught between the comfortable chaos of her new anonymous friendship and her complicated interactions with Grayson, Piper must navigate her emotions and confront her insecurities. Will she discover the identity of Mr. X before her tangled life begins to unravel? Can she let go of her fears and open her heart, even when faced with the unexpected? Join Piper on a laugh-out-loud adventure filled with heart, humor, and the enchanting possibility that sometimes, the best connections come wrapped in a series of sticky notes.