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The Blast

SarahPerlmutter

Reads 192,633
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Parts 19
Time 3h 49m

Wattys winner

Reads 192,633
Votes 10,979
Parts 19
Time 3h 49m

Wattys winner

SarahPerlmutter

A devastating blast destroys civilization as Beatrice knows it, forcing her to face an entirely new kind of life. But life after the blast has more wonder and hope in it than she imagined.
 
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After a series of atomic blasts force Beatrice Hicks and her family into their prepper bunker, they emerge to discover they are among the survivors of a nuclear apocalypse. Soon they find themselves clashing with rogue groups and contending with death in their quest to survive and build a new life in this daunting world. Amidst it all, Beatrice must fight to maintain her humanity, so that she can learn to see the beauty in her life after the blast and even find love where she least expects it.

2014 Watty Award Winner!

Content Warning: death, gun violence, and assaultAll Rights Reserved

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Survive! || Fictional Characters × You by 2hotmicheee

In a world where scientific advancements have gone too far, the line between progress and destruction has been crossed. In "SURVIVE!", readers are taken on a thrilling journey through a post-apocalyptic world where new inventions have led to the downfall of society as we know it. Where a group of friends embarks on a trip to the forest, seeking adventure and a break from the stresses of everyday life. But what starts as a fun getaway quickly turns into a nightmare, as they find themselves lost, alone, and facing impossible challenges in order to survive. As they struggle to find their way back to civilization, they are forced to confront their deepest fears and rely on their wits and ingenuity to stay alive. Along the way, they encounter new dangers at every turn, from ferocious wilds to treacherous terrain and unexpected weather. With each passing day, the stakes get higher and the challenges more intense, as they push themselves to the limit in a battle against nature and their own limitations. From genetically modified creatures to weapons of mass destruction, the scientists of this world would have create a world that is both fascinating and terrifying. The only way to survive in this new reality is to adapt and learn how to navigate a world that is constantly changing and dangerous. Through the eyes of a group of survivors, "SURVIVE!" explores themes of resilience, resourcefulness, unity, team work and the human spirit's ability to endure in the face of insurmountable challenges. Rankings: #1 wattpadlife #7 terrifying #44 scientist #44 hannibal #6 invention #7 intention #60 wattpadstories

The Deathless Trilogy by SarahPerlmutter

Seventeen-year-old botanist Isla Blume believes every life deserves a chance to survive, even in the apocalypse. So when collector droids kidnap her mom, she knows she has to fight back to save her life. No one returns from being collected, not even her boyfriend Daniel, and after a failed attempt to combat the droids, Isla is captured too. Just when she's sure she'll suffocate inside one of the droids, a group of renegade scientists, the Deathless, save Isla and her mom. They tell her that that droids have been harvesting survivors as forced labor for the government. After learning Isla's name, the Deathless become suspicious of her, and soon she hears why: A familiar voice to Isla repeats over a transmission from the bunker, "Find Isla Blume." Determined to reconnect with those she's lost, Isla faces her fear of fighting and joins the Deathless' first attack on the government. If only she could trust them to help her. A Wattpad featured story! Follow Isla's journey through post-apocalyptic US with the trilogy! Now you can read the whole trilogy here, including bonus material and extras! For the complete Deathless experience, read THE BLAST and STORIES OF THE DEATHLESS too! Beautiful cover by @MulanJiang

Anna In The Garden by JanGoesWriting

[Watty's 2021 Shortlister] Two girls. Separated. Connected. For Anna, her world is one of privilege and safety. A lonely prison. Ken lives with complete freedom, but her world is one of darkness and danger around every corner. When their worlds collide, neither knows if the other is real or only a dream. To find out, each must undertake a journey that takes them far from the worlds they know, into the unknown. 🥇1st place in the Sci-Fi category of "The Temeraire Awards"! (1 Mar 2021) 🥇1st place (tied) in the Sci-Fi category of "The Rainbow Awards"! 🥈2nd place in "Hello 2021 Awards"! 🥈2nd place, Sci-Fi category, of the "One In A Million Awards"! (11 Oct 2021) Cover created in Canva, using an AI generated picture.

The Freaks by DanielEvans01

After a disaster strikes the earth, teenagers are all that survive. But they develop strange and dangerous abilities that brand them as monsters. They're nicknamed the Freaks. Luca's a Freak like no other. When he turns eighteen, he's sentenced to death by a government sent from space, known as the Soldiers, to wipe the earth of the teens and start new, but the Freaks don't allow that. Luca is saved from execution by Freaks who bring him to safety, and there he finds not only food and shelter, but more like him surviving, when he thought they had all died. He's immediately given a task by the mysterious leader of the Freaks, and he's faced with two options: should he sit back and watch as his own are captured and killed by the enemy he's dealt with before, or should he risk everything - even his own life - to save them all?

Moving On by CurvyLady

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The Intellect by heyhannahj

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The Tag Bearer by A_girl_who_writes_2

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We Survivors [Published Version] by ljthomas

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Watchers by maeorwell

On America's favorite TV show, the only prize is getting out alive. Daniel is an affluent Senator's son who has just been disowned over his gender transition. When he's thrust out of his home and into the public spotlight, a bounty hunter targets him for a deadly reality show where Daniel teams up with a street-smart orphan. They must play to win because that's the only way to survive The Elimination Game. COMPLETED Wattys 2018 winner in The Originals category Wattpad Featured Pick June 2018 - Blast to the Future Past Wattpad Featured Pick December 2017 **THE WATCHERS TRILOGY** Book 1 - WATCHERS (Complete - WATTY AWARD WINNER 2018) Book 2 - FIGHTERS (Complete - Wattpad Featured Pick) Book 3 - DESTROYERS (Complete) Bonus Novella - KILLERS (Complete - read for free on my website)

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