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Hi everyone! I'm excited to be part of this community. I'm always looking for opportunities to improve my writing and connect with other passionate writers. Thanks for organizing events like this—I can't wait to learn, participate, and support fellow authors!
I just came across this announcement, and I'm glad I did. I'm still growing as a writer, so it's exciting to discover events and activities like these. Thanks for keeping everyone updated!
Hiiii everyone
I’m new here and I just joined the community. I recently started sharing my story The Obituary Club and I would really appreciate your support.
Please take some time to read it, share your thoughts, and let me know what you think. Every little support means a lot to me because I’m putting my heart into this story.
Thank you so much for welcoming me and supporting my work.
New Paranormal Activities Coming in August
Hello, Paranormal Enthusiasts!
We’re excited to introduce two new weekly activities coming to the @Paranormal message board next month! Both will include participation points, weekly winners, monthly recognition for our most active members, and special rewards.
1. PARANORMAL DEBATE
Every Tuesday, members can share and discuss their thoughts and opinions on different paranormal topics from ghosts, vampires, witches, myths, and supernatural theories.
2. CREATURE OF THE WEEK
Each Wednesday, we’ll spotlight a different paranormal creature from folklore, mythology, or supernatural fiction. Members can then share their own interpretations, and take part in creative prompts designed for both readers and writers.
Keep an eye out for the first topics and creatures coming in August!
Find the full rules here
https://www.wattpad.com/1647445091-paranormal-activities-debate-of-the-week
https://www.wattpad.com/1647444705-paranormal-activities-creature-of-the-week
Hiiii everyone
I’m new here and I just joined the community. I recently started sharing my story The Obituary Club and I would really appreciate your support.
Please take some time to read it, share your thoughts, and let me know what you think. Every little support means a lot to me because I’m putting my heart into this story.
Thank you so much for welcoming me and supporting my work.
Dust off your keyboards, Writers, it’s go time!
The official guidelines for the Amby Awards 2026 have officially landed!
Get all the details here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/413981169-the-ambys-2026
Before you dive in, make sure to check out their shiny new FAQ chapter. If your question isn't answered there, drop it in the comments and they’ll be happy to help!
What’s next? The submission form opens on August 1st, so get ready!
Happy Writing!
The Ambys Team
Thank you for adding World War Z to your reading list folks, that's very much appreciated. Hope all's going well with all your campaigns. Cheers, Gav
@TheOrangutan You're very welcome, we're glad to have it on our reading list! =)
#FunFriday Actioneers! This week, we're challenging you to step into the shoes of a character who deserved another chance. Write a short "tweet" of no more than 50 words from the point of view of a protagonist, villain, or supporting character you believe was misunderstood, wronged, or simply deserved better. Write as if they're posting it themselves. Here's a list with perspectives you can use for the "tweet". 1. A hero who failed to save someone. 2. A villain convinced they were right all along. 3. A side character whose story was never fully told. Drop your character's "tweet" in the comments below. We can't wait to read what you come up with!
Hiiii everyone
I’m new here and I just joined the community. I recently started sharing my story The Obituary Club and I would really appreciate your support.
Please take some time to read it, share your thoughts, and let me know what you think. Every little support means a lot to me because I’m putting my heart into this story.
Thank you so much for welcoming me and supporting my work.
The Hero Could Not Save Someone
He arrived seconds too late. Smoke curled from the ruins, and silence pressed heavier than the rubble. The cheers from past victories echoed mockingly in his mind. Kneeling, he realized heroism wasn’t measured by the lives saved, but by the weight of the ones lost—and carried forever.
@action A ANITHERO WHO DIDNT GET THE PRSISE HE DESERVED. Well, everyone looks for a hero and everyone looks for a villan. A hero saves and a villan kills. But the hero can't save at the cost of another life and yet everyone loves to talk about heroes. Well, not that I care. I'm just a normal person who works from the shadows. I save lives and I save them at the cost of the bad guys life. I help society and I help myself in the process. So I DONT CARE about what people think. I'm the greatest.
Calling all mystery writers!
Do you enjoy writing suspense, thrillers, crime, psychological mysteries, or stories with unexpected twists?
Ink & Intrigue is a monthly mystery prompt challenge where writers are invited to create original stories based on themed prompts. Every month, selected submissions may be recognized through our 'Case Spotlights', featured in the anthology, or highlighted by the team of @mystery.
Whether you're an experienced mystery writer or trying the genre for the first time, they'd love to read your case.
Read the prompts, explore the guidelines, and submit your story here > https://www.wattpad.com/story/411069531-ink-intrigue
We can't wait to see where your imagination leads.
Happy Writing, Sleuths!
Mystery
@action I just finished and posted a mystery/thriller story, but sadly they don't line up with any of the prompts T.T
@action I'm a writer for thilrers n mystery which as hard as they are there really fun to write thoe
#FunFriday Actioneers! This week, it's time to put your writing skills to the test with a Drabble-Challenge! Your task is to write a scene of exactly 100 words and incorporate all five of the following words. 1. ruins 2. mastermind 3. betrayal 4. compass 5. ambush How you use the words in your Drabble is completely up to you. Whether you write an action-packed chase, an epic adventure, or a thrilling mystery, make sure all five words appear somewhere in your Drabble. Drop your 100-word story in the comments below. We can't wait to read what action-packed adventures you come up with!
@action By the gods, I've only just made it free! I suppose it was inevitable, yet the ambush still came as a shock. My friends... All gone, now. All but the compass. It points me towards the oasis. I see it now, rising above the amber dunes. Rising above the dust. Magic. The mastermind who made this knew they would come for it. He sensed their betrayal. Perhaps, he had even visioned it before it passed. He entrusted this compass to me, his only son. I will see it to its destination. But, what's this? The gilded oasis lies... In ruins.
@action The man looked back to his apartment in ruins. A minute ago he and his crew were celebrating their victory over a heist they pulled with him being the mastermind. He looked ahead as someone approached, he could recognise him, he was enraged at his betrayal. It was his friend, they had a feud and parted ways, while he was driven by his moral compass, his friend was not. "Nice way to set an ambush." He said, his friend laughed. "Load him up." He was grabbed roughly and hurled into a van where he was driven to an unknown place
@action The convoy entered the ruins at midnight, guided by a compass that suddenly spun wildly. “Ambush!” screamed Rayan. Gunfire erupted from shattered towers. He dove behind a stone pillar as explosions ripped through the darkness. Beside him, Captain Vale whispered, “There’s a mastermind behind this.” Rayan glanced at the map—and froze. The enemy had predicted every route. Then the radio crackled. “You should have trusted me,” said their missing scout. Betrayal. The scout stepped from the shadows, surrounded by armed soldiers. Rayan smiled, pulling the final grenade from his belt. “Good. You gathered everyone in one place.” He threw it.
✎ᝰ*ੈ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ⟡‧₊࿐
Summer is here and @Fantasy has a brand new anthology, Summer Feasts, Carnival Tricks (FA Volume SUMMER), OPEN for submissions!
They welcome stories about mystical performers, stagecraft, and the dangers woven through the curtains. They're looking for drama, juvenile delights, adventure, or maybe even something historical. Any and all are welcome, the stage is yours to create something magical!
To learn more and/or submit your story, click here: https://www.wattpad.com/1607468092-fantasy-anthologies-summer-2026-call-for
Happy Writing!
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@action Chris tightened his grip on the old compass as he wandered through forgotten ruins. Every step echoed with warnings from the past. Suddenly, an ambush erupted from the shadows, forcing him behind a broken pillar. He realized the attack wasn't random. Only one person knew this route. The painful truth struck him like lightning: betrayal. His closest friend had secretly worked for the mysterious mastermind behind every disaster. Refusing to surrender, Chris stood, determined to uncover every hidden secret, expose the mastermind's plans, and protect his sister before darkness consumed everything forever.