Wattys2019 Stories

***THIS STORY WILL BECOME FREE ON JULY 15t!*** Kelsey Harris, a young chef moving to LA, struggles with work, the glamour of the hollywood scene, and a new romance with mega-celebrity Ethan Glenn. ***** Kelsey Harris is heading to LA to begin her new career as a sous chef, and she's excited to work under a prestigious mentor and feed fabulous celebrities. She also meets Ethan Glenn, a movie star with doubts about his career, on the plane. But when she settles in, she learns that her new job is more intense than she expected, and her roommate is acting strange. When they happen to be on the same movie set, Ethan and Kelsey begin to grow close, though their friendship is immediately put under scrutiny by friends and the media. A romance begins, but the delicate facade of Hollywood is slipping, and Kelsey has to decide if she wants to escape the photographers and screaming fans, or if she wants to be with Ethan and put up with the consequences. [[Wattys 2018 Shortlist]] [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]]

Anne De Ville is a do-the-same-thing-every-day kind of ordinary. On the one day she chooses to try and do something different, she ends up dropping her shoes down several flights of stairs, right onto the head of her crush-and her brother's best friend-Hunter Denegan. Will her Prince Charming look for the girl who lost her shoe? [This book is going to be published with Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group in the Summer 2025] [[word count: 20,000-30,000 words]]

Tyler is being hunted by the Grinning Man and flees to Marble Springs, where he teams up with Serling and Price, real estate agents who sell haunted houses. ***** After his brother disappears and a burial mound explodes, high school student Tyler Graves starts having strange visions. His brother warns him that something is coming for him. Soon, Tyler's entire family is slaughtered, and he's being hunted by an otherworldly entity known as The Grinning Man. Fleeing to Marble Springs, he meets Serling and Price, real estate agents who specialize in selling haunted houses. It's up to this unlikely trio to stop a madman from destroying the world - by literally unleashing Hell on Earth! (Sequel to Apartment 239.) [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

Alana has always found comfort in her bedroom, especially now with the Crown Prince of Greece warming her bed, but she never thought it'd spark disaster. *** Alana dislikes change. She's perfectly happy with her life until her father decides to ship her and the family off to Australia. In an act of rebellion, Alana refuses to find a job, instead choosing to spend her time sleeping with Phillip, a man with a body of a Greek God. But when things turn sideways and she ends up pregnant with the prince's baby, Alana realizes she's stumbled upon a lot more change and responsibilities than she has bargained for. Content/Trigger Warning: this story contains mentions of violence and abortion [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]]

After Denton foils a terrorist attack at an Intergalactic sporting event, he finds himself racing to save his homeworld from a plot of betrayal and revenge. ***** When Denton Staxx, a special agent with the Orbital Security Services, discovers the Intergalactic Olympic Games have been targeted by a terrorist attack, he rushes to Earth to try and stop the event before it's too late. But what he discovers on earth is far worse than he imagined, and Denton is quickly pulled into a galaxy-wide conspiracy that takes him from one solar system to another in the search for a mastermind that will stop at nothing to get his revenge on the richest man in the universe -- regardless of the innocent people who die along the way. [[Wattys' Shortlisted]] [[1st place, Month Elimination Awards, Sci-Fi Category]] [[Best Plot Development, Iced Tea Summer Bash Awards]] [[Best Adventure Scifi Story, The Ooorah's SciFi Awards]] [[1st place, Rebel Awards, Sci-fi Category]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

[This story is now FREE] Florette moves to Versailles, only to discover a group of Fae are destroying France. Allying with the battled-scarred Destan, she has to save the kingdom. ***** Florette, a painter's apprentice, is finally welcomed to the palace of Versailles. Ready to work, she notices that several of the courtiers are too beautiful to be human. Soon a battle-scarred warrior, Destan, tells her the truth: a faction of Fae have left the faerie and are slowly destroying the French monarchy. Determined that France must not fall, Florette is forced to use her skill to smuggle messages about the Fae inside her own paintings. Can she trust the rugged warrior at her side? And can Florette save France from creatures beyond mortal control?

ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** When Jake Bryant's daughter is kidnapped for ransom, he's forced to gamble with her life in order to discover which of his enemies has taken her hostage and to what end. ***** Jake Bryant's daughter, Sam, is in trouble. Her all-star quarterback boyfriend gave her pills to help her study for a test, but the pair are caught on school grounds with the unprescribed drugs. Since Sam's grandfather is a district court judge, she gets off with a slap on the wrist. Austin isn't as lucky. But with Austin's precious future at stake, his brother attempts a Hail-Mary pass by kidnapping Sam for his release. Can Jake rescue her before time runs out, or will they both pay for her mistake with their lives? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

A pacifist with a war god trapped in her bones must decide between stirring her demons or watching her allies and enemies unite against her. ***** When Queen Nomvula finds herself threatened by a reckless prince, she's cornered into navigating a battle that will devastate the region, and her clan, should it escalate. Worse, someone knows about her deadly secret, and where its bloody trail eventually ends. Staying ahead of her enemies means risking her land, her values, and even her children, all while keeping the war god inside her from takings matters into its own hands.

WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION When her initiation into her college's History Club goes awry, Sol has to come face to face with Ethan-the cute guy whose house she just broke into. ***** Soledad Gutierrez, or Sol to her friends, decides to join the History Club at her Community college. However, this club is not like other clubs: they have an initiation process and a slew of other 'extracurricular activities.' In order to join the club, Sol must break into the oldest house in her small Californian town and steal one of their forks. The club members provide all the materials to break in; she just needs to take the utensil, take a selfie in the kitchen, and get out undetected-with the fork, of course. The problem is: Ethan Winston spots Sol in his grandparent's house, and he's determined to uncover the reason behind the break-in. However, both he and Sol are thrown for a loop when feelings begin to develop between them. And as Ethan becomes suspicious of the History Club, he and Sol get tangled in an adventure none of them were expecting. [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] [[Wattys 2019 Winner for Young Adult + Being Published by Wattpad Books in Fall 2020]]

"Bridget Jones with a lot more wine! This story is hilarious, feel-good and relatable in all the best ways!" - Grace K @ HQ. She's just quit her high-flying job, and her marriage is coasting on fumes. Can Alice find a sense of purpose in the wreckage? ***** Alice's life isn't going to plan. She's tied to her phone, pointlessly managing PR for a sinking corporate megalith. She's become a bit player in her kids' lives, and her marriage is coasting on fumes. Forcing herself into action with a rash resignation, Alice sets out to make a positive impact on the world around her. But how? Meditation leads to napping, and her attempts to get closer to her teenage daughter result in the discovery of a secret that leaves her at a loss. As the months tick by and a sense of purpose continues to elude her, Alice finds herself forming bonds with the most unlikely characters: the young woman who panhandles outside her old office; the homeless boy who sits cross-legged outside the liquor store with his ginger cat; her own dog walker who, it turns out, knows a thing or two about developing a good crema. Testing the limits of marriage, motherhood and the Toronto subway system -- can Alice find her way into a purpose-driven life? Or will it all be one giant hangover? [*Wattpad Editor's Pick 2018*] [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] Readers say: "This had me laughing so loud that my sister came to check up on me to see if I'm OK!!!" "...the new Bridget Jones, a working woman's take on the digital age." About the Author: Working mother and red wine enthusiast, Renee lives in Toronto with her flawed but wonderful family (seriously, who left socks on the kitchen counter?) in a flawed but wonderful house (what *is* that smell in the basement?) where she writes flawed but wonderful stories about what it is to be a woman today.

ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** After a great loss, Jake Bryant finds himself in Las Vegas. To fill the void in his heart, he searches for a woman's missing daughter and finds more than he bargained for. ***** Two years after his daughter was kidnapped, Jake Bryant meets a woman in desperate need of help. Seeing the opportunity to redeem himself, Jake probes Las Vegas's seemly underbelly to find the pimp responsible for abducting her daughter. But navigating Sin City's sex trade business proves tougher than Jake thought, and he finds himself digging his own grave at gunpoint. Can Jake find a way to escape? Or will his mistakes lead to more death? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

"Sometimes the world doesn't need another hero, what it needs is a monster." |Book 1 of 2 - Hiraeth Series| Hana Fumetsu isn't your typical Mary Sue. In fact, she isn't even human. A combination of cruel insanity, dark humor, and provocative thinking mixed with a dash of masochism and mischief; Follow our little She-devil as she causes mayhem and searches and experiences something she's never felt before. A Hiraeth. #1 bokunohero

Grant Ward, double agent and evil Hydra mastermind. But what would've happened if he had someone to keep him sane? This is the story of Samantha Slater, Grant Ward's best friend and possibly his savior. ******** Samantha Slater has just graduated high school. She's been through several different bad foster homes, but now that she's 18, she's going to strike out on her own and make the most of life. Just as she was planning a whirlwind backpacking trip around the world, a certain agent of SHIELD stepped into her life to introduce her to all kinds of new possibilities and adventures. Samantha has a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet new people, see new places, and even fall in love, but no matter what happens, one thing's for sure: she's going to need to stay on her toes if she wants a shot at saving Grant Ward. ******** "WARD!" "What is it now Slater?" "THERE IS A SPIDER IN THE KITCHEN!" "Are you kidding me? You can fight off a hoard of Russian mobsters but you can't deal with one tiny spider?" "GRANT THIS IS NOT A JOKE GET IN HERE NOW!" "Fine! I'm coming. Just don't panic." "IT'S A LITTLE LATE FOR THAT!" ******** I do not own any Marvel characters or canon storyline. Amazing cover by @srisrusri3292 😍 ******** Started: April 9th, 2017 Completed: December 14th, 2017 Editing: June 2025 (37/63 chapters complete)

❛ What if we ruin it all, when we love like fools? ❜ Alicia Hastings is a liar. Well, she wasn't, until she joined the New Directions. But when her mother forbids her from befriending the star quarterback, Finn Hudson, that Alicia feels a magnetic pull towards, things start getting out of hand. This only escalates as she finds herself entangled with the endless drama of Jesse St. James while becoming overly invested in the happiness of her friends. But she can only lie for so long -- especially since in the glee club, every song holds a painful truth. ( seasons one to six ) ( © bakerstreets 2018-26 ) ♡ spanish translation by ; @-cutiediggory ♡ ♡ 2022 @gleekawards honorable mention ♡ ♡ 2023 @gleekawards best finn fanfiction ♡

Jordan, LeBron, Curry, Kobe... These names are a few of the greatest NBA players the basketball world has seen. And one player, in particular, has the mindset to join those names. (YN) (LN), a five-star prospect and top high school basketball player is shaping up to deliver that promise, so much so that that the country and NBA have set their eyes and minds on you. Everyone recognized and enjoyed watching you perform on the court; including nine very specific girls. While very busy, a specific K-pop group named Twice has become quick fans of you; entertaining and intense is what they described you and each of them became a secret fan of yours to the world. Unknown to them, you admired them back; their music, the nine, everything about them was positive. And unknown to both, it seems like fate has decided to bring the two together. How? Let's read, shall we?

"This is the tale of an ancient land of lush forests and verdant meadows. A land blessed by the Goddesses where the powers of light and shadow exist in perfect balance. This is the story of the kingdom of Hyrule, of a king who sought to control the power of the gods, and of a boy without a fairy. A boy whose struggle against the shadow became a legend, riding upon the winds of time..." A novelization of the Legend of Zelda- Ocarina of Time.

I stood frozen, my mouth agape as I stared into the most beautiful shade of silver I had ever seen. He pulled his gaze away from mine and stared down uncomfortably at his black sock-clad feet, effectively startling me out of my thoughts. I ignored my burning cheeks and shoved my hand between my five foot eight frame and his six two. His eyes flickered to my hand then to my face before engulfing my hand in his. "Mira Collins", I breathed. He grin was crooked behind his enormous moustache. "Axel Martin, welcome to the neighborhood." ....................................................................................... The second her mother nervously announced they were moving to a new state, Mira Collins almost wept with joy. Then again, having to change your daily routine from being bullied 24/7 to 24/nothing was a blessing. A hasty and sudden departure on her mother's part leaves her staring into the silvery eyes of Axel Martin, the boy who is bullied for his unknown reason for not cutting his facial hair. But unlike everyone else, when Mira meets him, she begins to count her firsts. Her first time crying herself to bed. Her first time fighting against the thought of cutting herself. Her first time smiling after years of torment. And then there was this...her first time coming face to face with a cure for sore eyes...hiding behind tufts and tufts of facial hair. As hard as they try to fight it, they begin to participate in something they both wanted to avoid due to past memories. But with time, they begin to realise that there's more to the opposite gender than what meets the eye and changes come into play. Well, you know what they say, don't judge by appearances, a rich heart may be under an old coat, and in a rich heart is true love and true love...never grows old. !!!! This is kind of my first book (which i started when I was fifteen) so the plot and writing is pretty...not it.

What happens when you lose the people in your life that you love? How do you cope with it? Can you? What would the solution be? Accept. Deny. Grieve. Be guilty. Get angry. Become sad. Become depressed. Or........want revenge? It may not be the best option....But for Ken, it is. Once the top student at his school and the FBHE, Ken seemed to have the best life along with his loving sister; he seemed to have the best life he could have. Until that all changed when a tragedy befell him. Tragedies seem to come easily for Ken, so if they come easily....they can go easily, right? Now, how does one cope with death? Is revenge the answer? For Ken, it seems to be. But is murder included? Who says it can't be. Yet, does Ken know the true essence of murder? Why, of course.

Simple lang si Yumi. Simple ang buhay, simple ang pangarap. Kahit apat sa pinakamayayamang tagapagmana sa Cheng University ang matalik niyang kaibigan, never niyang hinayaang baguhin ng pera o status ang pagkatao niya. Isa sa mga ito si Miguel Gavin Cheng-ang undisputed leader ng F4 at ang childhood best friend niyang halos buong buhay na niyang kasama. Sa buong campus, iisa lang ang pagkakakilala kay Migo. Gwapo. Mayaman. Untouchable. At ang lalaking walang sinumang gustong makabangga. Kapag nagalit si Migo, walang gustong mapunta sa radar niya. Kilala siya ng lahat dahil sa malamig niyang titig, walang awang paghihiganti, at sa "beast" na personalidad na lumalabas kapag may nagkamali sa kanya o sa mga taong mahal niya. Pero ang hindi alam ng lahat... May isang side si Migo na si Yumi lang ang nakakakita. Siya lang ang nakakaalam kung gaano ka-soft, kaalaga, at ka-protective si Migo kapag silang dalawa lang ang magkasama. Akala ni Yumi, kilalang-kilala na niya ang matalik niyang kaibigan. Pero paano kung isang araw, mapagtanto niyang hindi lang pala ang soft side ni Migo ang matagal nang nakatago... Kundi pati ang totoong nararamdaman nito para sa kanya? When friendship starts to blur into something more... Will they risk everything for love- or lose the only friendship they've ever known? *********************** Hi, Readers! 🤍 This story is inspired by the classic Boys Over Flowers/Meteor Garden, but with my own twist, original storyline, and characters. Lumaki akong kinikilig sa classic F4, kaya gusto kong gumawa ng version na may nostalgic feels pero may sariling puso at kuwento. I hope you'll laugh, cry, get frustrated, and fall in love with Yumi and Migo just like I did. Happy reading! - MsSaixie ♡

The Sanchez Kids- Brittney, Willie "Lee", and Tony were born and raised in the ghetto of Queens, New York to their mother, a waitress/drug addict and father, a janitor and have a sister named Fatima "Frances"!!! After their mother' death, the Sanchez kids have kids, family and friends in their life