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WATTPAD BOOKS EDITION. There are some friends you never forget. It's the summer of 1955. For Ethan Harper, a biracial kid raised mostly by his white father, race has always been a distant conversation. When he's sent to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle in small-town Alabama, his blackness is suddenly front and center, and no one is shy about making it known he's not welcome there. Enter Juniper Jones. The town's resident oddball and free spirit, she's everything the townspeople aren't-open, kind, and accepting. Armed with two bikes and an unlimited supply of root beer floats, Ethan and Juniper set out to find their place in a town that's bent on rejecting them. As Ethan is confronted for the first time by what it means to be black in America, Juniper tries to help him see the beauty in even the ugliest reality, and that even the darkest days can give rise to an invincible summer . . .

Running away from their jobs as camp counselors, Ellie and Seb embark on a road trip with unexpected turns en route to their destination - New York. ***** Camp Raukawee was meant to be where Ellie Morrison and Sebastian Lee spent their summer working as camp counselors, but they've had enough. Escaping in the middle of the night, the friends hatch a crazy plan to make their way to New York to visit Ellie's dad, who she hasn't seen since he moved five years ago. Along the way, however, a series of cities and events have the pair not only questioning their individual futures, but wondering what will happen to the growing spark between them as the countdown to adulthood begins. [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] Cover designed by Gillian Goulet

WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION In 1955, mixed-race Ethan Harper leaves his progressive hometown for a summer in Alabama where he's not welcome, except by resident free spirit, Juniper Jones. ***** After getting himself into a bout of trouble, 16-year-old Ethan Harper's parents send him to Ellison, Alabama, to live with his aunt and uncle for the summer. But the year is 1955, and Alabama is a far cry from his beloved home of Arcadia, Washington. As much as it's hotter in temperature, it's colder in every other way, and Ethan learns the hard way that people see his mere existence as a threat. Amidst all the mayhem, a fiery, free-spirited, oddball walks into Ethan's life. Her name is Juniper Jones. She is the first person in Ellison who seems unfazed by their racial differences, and she promises to give Ethan a summer he will always remember, filled with endless adventure and discovery. With Juniper, Ethan can breathe, he can be, despite the incessant attention and bullying their newly formed friendship attracts. Can the two survive the summer, run in the light and block out the noise of the outside world? [Published version comes out June 16, 2020 with Wattpad Books!] [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

He just wants her booty, but she'll end up stealing his heart. ***** After pirates kidnap seventeen-year-old Ana in a case of mistaken identity, the orphaned housemaid prepares for the worst. Instead, between a shipwreck, mutiny, and her growing feelings for her captor -- the dashing Pirate King of the Caribbean, Alestair Kincade -- Ana soon realizes the secret she keeps is far from the most dangerous part of her new life. But playing the wholesome daughter of a Spanish admiral among rag-tag buccaneers isn't easy either, and to avoid both discovery and the gallows she'll have to learn to rely on more than just her wits and her charm. But is Alestair Kincade really on her side? Or will his protection and his love both disappear the moment he learns the truth? Book Two of The Pirate King Series is called SCUTTLE (formerly The Reluctant Pirate Queen) [Now an audiobook from Hachette, Powered by Wattpad] [word count: 90,000-100,000 words] PLUNDER (Book One in The Pirate King Series) © 2014 by R.S. Kovach. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced without the author's written permission. Cover designed by Ren T

Fiona Bartley has never had the luxury of being anything but perfect. With a fashion mogul for a mother and a family name everyone recognizes, her life has always belonged to someone else. Carlos Garcia has never cared about fitting in. He's the black sheep, the family disappointment, and the one person who refuses to play by the rules. She is everything he's spent his life trying to escape. He is everything she's been taught to stay away from. In a world where reputation is gold and wealth is currency, what happens when a simple arrangement becomes something neither of them can handle?

Foster kid Arian Halliday lives life by his own set of rules: don't ask questions about his birth family, be a star student-athlete; and always do what's needed while respecting authority. For him, survival is all he knows best as he rarely trusts in anyone other than those in his social circle. In a way, Arian is satisfied with his life. But then comes the announcement of his birth father and his family wanting to meet with him for the first time. Which is funny since Arian was told that his father died in a car crash while his mother died giving birth to him. So what's a teenager in high school to do when he goes from the unknown shadows to being the heir of a powerful family? And what's he to do when his rules don't apply to his new lifestyle? But most of all, how can he adapt in a family full of surprising secrets that involve superpowers and hidden legacies? All good questions. With the assurance of his one and only friend as well as some new ones and a possible love interest, Arian's going to have to maintain his authentic self while understanding the new normal: money, haters, and all. WATTPAD EXCLUSIVE!

Sean Gillan's passion lies in his education, his work values as a part-time cashier at the family-owned general store, and helping out his grandparents at a family farm while being a faithful member of his church. He has little time for any frivolous and is certain that all he needs is in his small town of Central Georgia, despite his citified parents and siblings citing that he needs to get a life and get some air in his lungs. Sean has little time for anything other than what he needs, so much so that he lands in the hospital after passing out during his post-graduation party at church. Fearing that he was in danger of burning out and knowing that he wasn't going to survive long if he overworked himself, the whole family decides to ship him off to his gay uncle's home in Newport, Rhode Island so he could attend college there. Sean wants none of it, citing that he's fine with his small-town lifestyle. But once he learns that his grandfather sold the farm, home, and business and that he was to attend college up north instead of trade school in Adams Falls; Sean's fate is sealed. But then he's forced to join his adoptive cousins and uncles for some ice cream and meets two domineering young men fresh out of high school. And they...well, let's just say that they want to show Sean Gillain the TRUE meaning of having passion in his strict life. And maybe Sean doesn't think that moving to Newport would be so bad after all. He'll never know unless he gives it a try.

Leilani Chen is a black cat in human form: unbothered, cool, and effortlessly elegant. She's the complete opposite of Sebastian Prince, her best friend whose goofy smile shines a little brighter when she's around. When he drags her into his exciting world of tire tracks and camaraderie, Leilani starts to realise that the greatest thrill of life isn't the journey itself, but the person she's riding with.

*Book One of the living dead trilogy* |This book will contain violent scenes, swearing, and 'triggering' content. If you don't like that, well, don't read it.| Let's get one thing straight. It is possible to escape death. Well, not completely. When Eighteen year old Jaslynn Fine swallows a hand full of sleeping pills, and wakes up the next day in a strange place where everyone is halfway dead, she ends up with way more problems than she anticipated-- and a permanent position between the life she once lived and an afterlife she has yet to explore. Copyright © 2016 Journeys- TEEN FICTION | ACTION | PARANORMAL | FANTASY | HUMOR | ROMANCE Book one: Somewhat dead Book two: More so alive Book three: Completely revived

"You have to beat the words, Marta, beat the stuttering. Learn to speak, to let your voice be heard." After her father's death, all Marta wants to do is hide. Hide from her stuttering. Hide from the world outside her home. Hide from her family who so often reminds her of him. But even Marta realizes she cannot hide forever, and staying hidden gets even harder when her mother decides they are leaving Germany for America. Trying so desperately to cling to her silence, Marta realizes her only relief is writing letters. Until she meets Emma, and the families she is forced to stay with. While the families try to help Marta find her voice; Marta realizes the only way to sail towards her family, is to sail away from her silence.

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.

Toronto, Canada. 2017. Accused of a crime they didn't commit, five kids are forced to flee and become fugitives. Thrown without warning into this new and dangerous life, the group do their best to survive. But over time, they realise that they don't have enough money to sustain themselves. So when everyone thinks you've already committed one crime, how much could a few more hurt?

Dustin is scared of love. Ever since a self proclaimed bad girl blew into his life, changed his world, and then yanked the carpet out from underneath him, he hasn't been able to give himself fully to anyone. Lori is ready for love. Or at least she's ready to attempt love. Now a good year and about six months After The Bad Boy (the one who broke up with her out of the blew, blowing up her heart and life in the process) she's ready to try and open up to someone new. See what happens to these two people with baggage, meddling friends and many "chance" encounters. Book 2 of the Bad Hearts Series Book 1 of the Bad Hearts Series [completed] Book 2: Due To The Bad Girl [completed] Book 3: The Bad Boy vs The Bad Girl [completed] Book 4: The Not So Bad Boy [completed] Book 5: Undercover Bad Girl [completed] Book 6: The Broken Hearted Bad Boy [completed]

Kainos was what the world needed: a renewal, a restoration, a revival of the ancients, a baptism of fire and blood. The world hadn't met Amira yet.

【Every morning he apologised for the previous night.】In which she gets out of his grip as he falls out of hers, literally. [[oh honey! bring me lillies, not roses.]] was FEATURED by @WattpadShortStory ((RealisticFiction reading list)). - "Dead girls don't love" is an extended version of this short story. • 2021 © teaniksa. All Rights Reserved.

A girl must choose between the future she'd envisioned for herself and the beautiful reality of a secondhand bookstore her first love calls home in this heartfelt contemporary romance that explores the power of love, literature, and community when it comes to changing and saving lives. Only three things stand in the way of the life Nell had always envisioned for herself: a bookstore, its book club, and the boy of her dreams. When Nell's brother-in-law walks out on her pregnant sister, it falls on Nell's shoulders to cover their mountain of bills. To do so, she must convince the owner of a secondhand bookstore to sell his property so she can earn a commission. But when she visits the store, two unexpected things happen: the owner offers her a job sorting the shelves-extra income!-and her childhood crush, Thomas Whelan, turns out to be the only other employee there. Only a fool would turn that opportunity down. When Thomas reveals he needs help with his love life, it seems all too perfect: get an in with Tom by helping him prepare for his dates, recruit him towards her cause of convincing their boss to sell, get paid, and live happily ever after. Except the more time she spends with Tom, the more she gets attached: to him, to the bookstore that soon might not even exist, and its customers. Set in a small town in the throes of gentrification, Second Chance Books is a novel that explores the power of love, literature, and community when it comes to changing and saving lives. * * * ""Second Chance Books" is a heartwarming romance novel that explores the power of forgiveness, selflessness and faith in Love. With its endearing characters and narrative depth, this book captivated me from beginning to end. [...] The author does a commendable job of crafting complex and relatable characters." - Clay (5-star Goodreads review)

The inside joke was that there'd always be an invisible ampersand between their names. Copyright © 2018 Just_Jae

"No, Seriously!" is an [unofficial] fiction initiative that seeks to provide a forum for those struggling with eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, bullying, depression, or self-harm, and to allow the work of authors who are passionate and focused on these topics to shine within the Wattpad community. Inspired by the realization that far too often in fiction, and in the real world, such life-changing struggling are not taken seriously, this initiative hopes to give voice to the very real issues teens face today. What this will include: Opportunities for Young Adult/New Adult authors to showcase their novels, short stories, poetry, and essays, and to give deeper explanations as to the inspiration behind them. Contests and giveaways for aspiring writers seeking an outlet for the negativity they are going through. Blog installments, posted chapter by chapter, featuring posts that deal with topics concerning self-love, positive outlook, self-confidence, battling depression, overcoming bullies, and more. The type of fiction "No, Seriously!" features will be... Accessible. Respectful. International. Meaningful. Join the #NoSeriously initiative today - and start by taking these struggles, and the people who face them, seriously. [Cover thanks to the talented @5ifthproject.]

When Alexandria Elric's father is diagnosed with lung cancer, her world is torn apart. In an attempt to have one last memorable summer together, her family decides to go back to their home town, Perriton. A town Alexandria loathes with a burning hatred. Alexandria is forced to go but only for her fathers sake. With nights full of adventures and open wounds, Alexandria is left to face what she left behind. Her former best friend Paige who is still mending the scars over the five year betrayal and Jonah Turrow who got instantly cuter at 17 then at 13 years old. After all, don't fear the future and don't regret the past, right? When Alexandria is battling a ticking clock, hope is found in the face of heartbreak. This summer offers a second chance at forgiveness and maybe even love.

"When I found you were a bloody mess." Jesse pointed to the cocky emerald eyed boy who sat with his arms crossed. "And you were listening to Whitney Houston." - Working two jobs, Jesse only lives to watch others succeed under his care. Sprited with 'quirky' interest and a kind facade he finds another wild soul with fire burning beneath his skin. Thrust into the danger and peril caused all by the brazen eyed boy who can't seem to forget him.