Talkthepoc Stories

ONC 2026, Prompt 78: You begin to realize that nothing is quite what it seems ONGOING! Couture Magazine: the most prestigious fashion publication in the world, where hemlines are sacred, deadlines are deadly, and the coffee runs are... surprisingly literal. Every intern who walks through those gleaming Manhattan doors dreams of landing a full-time position-complete with vision, dental (including twice-yearly cleanings), and an endless supply of designer clothes fresh off the runway. Sure, the demands from editors, photographers, and even the notoriously temperamental writers can be exhausting. But an intern's day at Couture is pretty ordinary, right? WRONG. Alcide Lancaster is about to discover that his summer internship working for the iconic-yet-terrifying Ellen Montclaire comes with a few... unexpected job requirements. Like why he and a select few employees-including the formidable Editor-in-Chief herself-are the only ones taking mandatory two-hour lunch breaks. Why his thirty-to-fifty-something coworkers look suspiciously athletic, eerily youthful, and are borderline obsessed with eyewear that definitely isn't just a fashion statement. And why A-list celebrities who stop by the Couture offices seem less interested in the magazine's latest cover shoot and oddly fascinated with Alcide himself. But most importantly... What does any of this have to do with Alcide's late family, their disturbingly narrow worldview, and the real reason they wanted him out of their lives forever? All excellent questions for a young man trying to survive a summer packed with Fashion Week chaos, superpowered coworkers who treat the office like their personal runway, and a boss who's less Anna Wintour and more fierce-but-loving grandmother. Between navigating new friendships, an unexpected romance, and enough secrets to fill an entire September issue, Alcide is about to learn that in the world of high fashion... Not everything is just an illusion.

Rowan was just here to be a ghostwriter. Investigating a small town's folklore and its connection to a real life murder wasn't part of his contract. ***** Rowan Underwood promised himself he'd do one last gig as a ghostwriter, tired of hearing everyone say how good of an opportunity it is. Bags packed, he moves to a small town in Nova Scotia, hands full of mythology and folklore books to write the work of a lifetime, and even has the help of Isla Guerreiro, small and fierce. When the myths become reality, when he's not entirely sure reality is what it appears to be, Rowan must do everything in his power to find out the truth about a murder before his name cannot be cleared any longer. [[WATTPAD FEATURED STORY]] [[WATTYS 2019 WINNER]] Content warnings: This story contains some scenes of violent nature. © 2017 caterina george // all rights reserved

Ivy Brown has built the life of her dreams. As the owner of a luxury hair studio in New York City, with celebrity clients and her work gracing the pages of Vogue, she's left her past firmly behind her. But when her mother announces she's getting remarried, Ivy is drawn back to London as maid of honour-a role she can't refuse, no matter how much she dreads returning to the city she left nearly a decade ago. London is full of memories Ivy would rather forget, none more complicated than those of Lucas Martinez. Lucas wasn't just her childhood best friend-he was her first love, her everything. Their bond seemed unbreakable until it wasn't. Now Lucas is back too, and he's not alone. Thrown together in the midst of wedding chaos, Ivy must confront the tension, heartbreak, and unspoken words lingering between them. As old wounds resurface and sparks threaten to reignite, Ivy will have to decide whether some bridges are worth crossing-or if the past is better left behind.

After her best friend is found dead in a motel room with no clear answers, Sofia Wineheart is determined to uncover the truth--even if it shatters everything she thought she knew. ***** It's a quiet October morning in Palo Alto, California, when the news break out--June Beaumont was found dead in a motel room, and no one knows what happened, not even her family. Sofia Wineheart, confused and devastated, takes it upon herself to pick up everyone's pieces--her friends', June's brother Meridian, but not hers--and figure out exactly what happened that night for the sake of closure. The little leads she finds all connect to one place: San Francisco. There's no telling what it will bring, or if it will bring up any answers, let alone those she's hoping she'll get. [wattpad editor's choice] © 2019 caterina george // all rights reserved

The storm said to the wall, "I rage to give you purpose." And then the storm said to me, "I rage to give you life."

Life was all average for Shin until that one rainy day, when a girl in a baggy hoodie and a plain umbrella came and stood beside him, her umbrella over his head and with no words. And that's how it started. His love. Well... who knew all it takes is a girl, a boy and an umbrella to fall in love? Cover credit: yours truly Image credit to owner. < Really short short story. Don't tell me that I didn't warn ya > Highest ranking: #28 under HUMOUR on September 29th, 2016 #26 under SHORT STORY on October 4th, 2016. ----------------------- © copyright 2015-2016 Do not copy. All rights reserved.

"you're in a car with a beautiful boy, and he won't tell you that he loves you, but he loves you." -richard siken Or how Jensen Ackles is in love with Dakari Thomas, the actor who plays Dean Winchester's boyfriend Issa Hughes, and Dakari isn't nearly as oblivious as he seems. [SOCIAL MEDIA] [Jensen Ackles x OC] [Misha Collins x OC]

Just a stack of covers I create using Canva, nothing special just me playing around. LOL if you like one, you can pretty much do the same I did. It's a pretty easy to use program.

PREVIOUSLY A WATTPAD FEATURED STORY: HIDDEN GEMS - The squeal of tires trying to avoid the accident. A crash as the windshield shattered. A scream of horror from the right and back. The thumping of two hearts instead of three. Every night for three months, at 12:01 Addison is held captive by her own mind, hoping for an escape of fear. That is, until she meets the boy next door Daniel, and realizes that sometimes, you don't have to go through your struggles alone. © averysummers 2018 graphic by @witchoria featured in the wattpad block party winter edition iv featured by young adult, chicklit, & mystery

Carter Evans is thrown way out of his depth when his family moves to the wealthy beachfront town of Port Harrington, California after the success of his dad's tech company. Thrust into this world of wealth, betrayal and greed, Carter must find a way to stay afloat.

❝for every little girl in pyjamas deserves a turtle of her own.❞ ‧ a one shot telling the story of a girl and how she was rescued, capes and all, in a fortnight. ‧

Twenty-one year old Elysse Eze is on the verge of completing her final year at university. She's ready to leave her past behind and focus on her future-planning for the best year of her life with friends, independence, and the anticipation of graduation. But life has other plans. When Hasani, her ex-boyfriend-the boy who once held her heart but broke it when he went to prison-suddenly reappears, her carefully constructed world begins to unravel. Elysse is torn between her memories of the boy she once loved and the man he has become after his time away. He is determined to win her back, but Elysse isn't sure she's ready to trust him again. Not after everything he put her through. Elysse's heart wrestles with the weight of old wounds and new possibilities. As her past collides with her present, Elysse must decide if love is worth risking the stability she's worked so hard to build. Set against the gritty and vibrant backdrop of East London, this is a story about love, loss, and the difficult choices we make as we try to move forward without leaving too much of ourselves behind.

She opens her eyes and looks up to a hopelessly boring white room, surrounded by doctors wearing pastel colored scrubs. After realizing she can't conjure up any memories from before her awakening, a nameless girl goes on a mindful journey to discover who she is - or rather was - and what she has the possibility of being. For when a quest to find yourself becomes an unbelievable journey. © 2015 sarcasticantics (Ava Mannion) #10 in Spiritual 11/21/16

It's the summer before senior year and Tara Patel meets Rohan Malhotra, the perfect Indian boy, on Tinder. But before long, Tara discovers that Rohan might not be who he says he is. When her best friend Khushi falls for him, Tara must decide whether to intervene and break her friend's heart or keep his dirty secrets.

"oh my god, is that tinsel? are you actually wearing tinsel out in public?" "ok, you know what? you're just not filled with enough christmas spirit to appreciate this." "no, I'm just not crazy." // in which Margot Chaudhary and Johnny Wate spend the days leading up to Christmas together

Snowdrop signifies hope, hope for a friend in need, purity and rebirth. Will a stranger be the snowdrop in Alisha's life or she'll continue to wilt? "I ... I am tired of being me." Yet I give my hand in her wrinkled one, trusting to give her a chance. One Shot.

The Mad Queen's mysterious disappearance sparks riots across the kingdom, making the Joseon dynasty on the brink of fall. But Jung-Hee, the assassin of Hanseong, still cares nothing but money after all. - © ANTIGONICK. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Avery has until the winter solstice to find the final piece in the fairy queen's plan. In exchange: his family's lives and freedom. Logan has been protecting the town of Dwyer from mythological threats for years. The destruction of the entire world as he knows it qualifies as a threat, but Avery heads it, so it's a little more complicated.

Cover by @achlillies- ••• ❝Your dream doesn't have an expiration date. Take a deep breath and try again.❞ K.T Written ••• Stephanie has always had a dream to become someone that the world will remember. Someone special, by this she wants to become a famous Issue-You user (this is where you are able to create a channel, post videos and of course gain followers). But she knows she's not able to do this on her own... She now believes her dreams are now crushed as she enrols into West-Bridge Academy, one of the biggest and richest boarding schools in America. When meeting her new roommates Stephanie is hit with the best idea her mind has ever given her. This could give her and her new roommates a place in the large world of Stardom. One question: Will it actually be a successful plan? © Stepherly 2016 PLANNED: 21-12-16

About a boy who must take the trip of a lifetime with the most unexpected companions in order to fulfil his grandmother's dying wish and discover everything that is extraordinary. *extended summary inside*