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All Mara wants is to heal. But can she find that healing in the arms of a celebrity, or will it only deepen her scars? ****** Heartbroken and seeking solace, Mara, a Pinay, fled to Boston, leaving behind the whispers of a failed romance. Three years of quiet healing later, fate throws her a curveball: Josh, a captivating stranger, unexpectedly steals her heart. But Mara's dream-like romance is more than it seems. Josh is no ordinary man; he's a renowned Korean actor seeking refuge from the spotlight in the very city where Mara sought her escape. Can a chance encounter mend a broken heart? Is it possible for an ordinary woman to find real love with a celebrity oppa? As their paths intertwine, Mara must decide if she dares to open her heart again, risking another heartbreak for a love that feels too surreal to be true. Join Mara and Josh on a journey of unexpected passion, navigating the highs and lows of a love that defies expectations, proving that sometimes, the most extraordinary romances begin in the most ordinary moments. ****** Submitted for: Romance Reads 2020- Early Lover Winterfest 2020- KPop Contest Completed at 24500-25000 words.

Quote Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect. Now where to begin? I'm Enid Lloyd. I have a sister and two loving parents, note my sarcasm. My parents never showed any care or love my way. They were always addicted to Esme, my older sister. As usual, we took a trip to our hometown, London for the winter. I didn't expect it to turn out like that. Really, I didn't expect it! An entry in Romance Winterfest 2020 Honourable mention in Teen Fiction in The Strawberry Milkshake Awards 2021 63 - lucky (16-03-21) 44 - lucky (17-04-21) 5 - winterfest2020 (16-03-21) 11 - romancereads (16-03-21)

𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯, 𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘻𝘦 ❄ 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵 2020 ❄ "𝘯𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴" -𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘵𝘭𝘦 ❄ 𝘵𝘸: 𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 ❄ 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘷𝘢

It has been seven years since the death of Janelle Durrem - seven years since the sisters have reunited on a day that wasn't Christmas Eve. But the eldest sister, Helen, thought that it was time to make amends with her siblings by hosting a Christmas Tea Party at her home. She had no idea that another death was being plotted. ❆ CoffeeCommunity Winterfest 2020 Winner ❆ Second Place in Short Story, Pizza Awards

"A fall from such a height is rarely straight downwards" - Victor Hugo, Notre Dame de Paris. Sara is a good person. But the world is filled with evil, such as the evil inside her brother-in-law when he pulled the trigger on her sister. He claims it was voluntary manslaughter. She knows that's not true. Sara wants to be a good person. But justice fails in the courts and the only way to get him behind bars forever is to seek answers in the grimy shadows of his covert life. That means stepping into the criminal world to discover the true reason her brother-in-law killed her sister. Sara was a good person. But to get justice for her sister, she's going to have to get her hands dirty. Winner of Winterfest 2020

Sophie loves books. She loves books and quotes. She studies English literature and lives in a small flat in London. Her life is actually quite normal. But this winter, nothing is normal. She has lost a lot, almost everything. Her family, her job, her friends and her boyfriend. But she does not give up. Because she believes: „Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect."

Lumière Williams was shy growing up, having vitiligo made her always stand out no matter where she went. She studied nursing and when she starts working at the Hospital of her dreams she finally feels as if things are coming together ... She has not time to date or have a social life because after being a nurse she takes care of her mom who has dementia. After the death of her father, she lost her way a bit especially since Christmas was approaching, and spending it the first time without him wasn't easy but only his words kept her going. What happens when she meets the new Surgeon Oliver Praise and Xavier Hernandez the resident, she finds herself caught up in a love triangle... Will she allow herself to fall in love while being a great nurse and daughter is there a balance and will she find it? Read for more... Winterfest2020 submission I don't own any pictures I used ❤️

(1st Place Winner in @LGBTQ Winterfest 2020!!) He was beautiful; the most beautiful man his eyes ever laid on. But he only saw him from afar; where no one else but him could know about it. He was entranced; intrigued to the point where he would always try to be at his spot every day, just to see him. written for: {The #WattysShorts Contest 2020} {#Winterfest2020} word count: 10,000-15,000 cover by: @latoniamiller

🏆 winner of Wattpad Winterfest 2020 [short story] two lonely boys dealing with different kinds of loss jeongguk considered christmas ruined for him, having no plans for such a pitiful holiday until he goes in search for the boy who generously left his shivering self a scarf at the bus stop his name was taehyung, and upon learning that this might possibly be his last christmas, jeongguk was determined to make it his best __________ bxb ships completed Started: 10th December 2020 Ended: 24th December 2020 Cover art: cosmicpens

Crashed and crushed. Ryan and Christine fell in love instantly. Everything seems perfect and they live in their happy bubble until that day, which snatches everything from them. There's a crash. Christine is hospitalized and there is a need for Ryan to make a decision soon. With only her as his anchor, he needs to choose things before she fades away. **** Winner of THE SHINING STAR AWARDS 2020 - THE FIRST EDITION - SHORT STORY 2nd Place in THE FLORET AWARDS 2020 - SHORT STORY Winner of THE ANGEL AWARDS 2020 - SHORT STORY **** #1 - love in tragedy #3 - winter fest 2020

"When I fall in love, it will be forever."

Driven by redemption, Quinn tests her limits on whether her choice of living is the one that will bring her the most happiness. Ballet was tradition, one she enjoyed with her sister. Experiencing the loss of someone close, Quinn struggles to figure out how she can survive the wrath of her mother and her demanding art of ballet. Lost, Quinn meets Kyle, and her life starts to feel like it was before the accident. Can he be the answer to finding herself once again?

A leap of faith was something Eileen never knew she needed ----- Little Rome Road. A small street, filled with destiny. Everyone has had at least one date there. Except for Eileen Rodriguez. Following a life filled with nothing but bad luck while dating, she's denied going to the infamous 'Road of Love' in fear she'll get rejected once again. But as her friend grows restless on her love life, she's left with no choice as she's arranged a blind date with a guy she's never heard of in her life. It's up to Eileen to decide if she'll let herself be swooped by romance, or quit before her damaged heart is crushed under the influence of love. ©Brooke™ All rights reserved.

After the experience of loss of someone important, Hiraeth, a 29-year old, is finally able to face her fears after 3 years but when she sees that person in New York again will see be able to get through her downfall or will she lose from the demons of her mind? Does she wants to live through those horrific memories again or will she let them fade away for good? {ONE DIRECTION SONGS INCLUDED (SLOWED)} SHE NEEDS SOMEONE TO FIND HER SOUL; Love her; Embrace Her; She wants to find her peace AGAIN. Join Hiraeth as she continues her journey from losing herself to finding her own self again!

Elise lives in isolation. Her cottage is located deep into the forest, the only contact she has with humans is when she goes to the village nearest to buy necessities. One day Alexandra, a dashing young woman, moves into the village in hopes to understand more about the countryside to continue writing her novels. When winter arrives Alexandra gets lost in the forest while exploring, Elise finds her and takes her in, sparking a beautiful friendship... or who knows, something more. Photo on Cover from: Trang Pham from Pexels

How to make a story: Find the cold icy wonder of a world covered in snow. Mix in a cynical girl and an overly enthusiastic boy. Put them together two weeks before Christmas. Add in a freak snowstorm. How about an alien envision?! One that sets them on a mission to save a trapped group of people, and possibly Christmas!...oh and the Earth. Yes, the Earth, that too. I almost forgot about that. What could possibly go wrong?