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Dangerous Thoughts

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Wattys winner

Reads 33,235
Votes 3,221
Parts 28
Time 5h 45m

Wattys winner

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*Wattys Winner 2022* 

Charles Abbot is finally living the life he has always dreamed of. At only 25, he has managed to turn his unique magical ability of copying memories into a profitable business. However, his comfortable life is shattered when he is tricked by a thief into extracting a dangerous memory. Not only does it reveal that there's a cult murdering children in their city, but by possessing this memory, Charles' life--and the lives of everyone close to him--are now in danger.

Recruiting the help of a gay potion-maker and a ten-year-old lightning-wielding prodigy, Charles must now find that thief and try to put an end to this cult's workings. But it won't be easy. In a world where each magician's power is unique and at times undetectable, it's hard to know who to trust...

Set in a world of magic inspired by 1860s Victorian England, Dangerous Thoughts is full of diverse characters and interesting twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of Sorcery of Thorns, Clockwork Angel, and Netflix's Stranger Things.

Victorian Fantasy - New Adult - Diverse Characters

~70,000 words

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Originally written for the 2020 Open Novella Contest; now a full-length novel!

Awards:
ONC 2020 Shortlister
Winner in the "Sci-Fi/Fantasy" category for the 2020 Prime Awards
Featured on the Badass Reads Ambassador Profile
Featured on the Wattpad Stars official profile
Featured on Wattpad's "Fresh Reads" list
The Wattys 2022 Winner in Fantasy!

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Origin

Kristy's life is far from normal. She has been seeing weird dreams since she was seven years old but never thought they could be anything more. When she moves to Dragony, she'll discover that things aren't always what they seem to be. When people close to her turn out to be inhuman beings, she'll get sucked into a new reality of magical dimensions and numerous supernatural species. A whole new world is unraveling before her, yet how does a girl like her fit in it? Kristy struggles to learn the truth about the world, herself and her origins, but what will she find in the end? Cover made by Penelope Tsividou * Achievements* First place in the Fantasy category of the LY Awards First Place in the Paranormal/Supernatural/Science fiction category of the Cupid's Awards: Valentine's Edition First place in the Fantasy category of the Rose Awards One of the five Cupid's Favourite in the Cupid's Awards: Valentine's Edition Best Plot in the Atla Awards 2020 Best Overall in the Atla Awards 2020 Best in Paranormal in the Atla Awards 2020 Second place in the Fantasy category of the Sassy Awards First place in the Paranormal category of the Birthday Awards First place in the Fantasy category of the Romanz Awards 2020 First place in the Paranormal/ Spiritual category of the Rosie Awards 2020