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Boy Meets Beast by Ellen_Reese
Boy Meets Beast
Ellen_Reese
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[Supernatural meets The Boys] Nobody is stupid enough to venture into unknown territories, except for Ilya. Don't get him wrong! He never meant to enter that mysterious village. Fate led him there to save, or be saved. "Peekaboo!" Beast is a cruel creature that used to be human. He loves playing childish games with his victims in the most terrifying and creepiest ways imaginable. When Beast finds an exciting new toy named Ilya, he decides that he's never letting him go. Secrets unravel, unlikely allies unite to defeat a greater threat, and Ilya's accidental visit becomes more than just a horrible accident. ---------------------------------------------------- Boy Meets Beast is a fast-paced, short-chapter, weekly-updated story, packed with twists and turns that you never see coming, along with scream-worthy cliffhangers that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
The Forgotten Witch by neverfakeit
The Forgotten Witch
neverfakeit
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Damaged by a childhood accident, the goddess of nightmares faces her toughest challenge yet; to reclaim the god of the underworld from his new queen. ***** The underworld can be a lonely place - even for a god. Melinoe knows this better than anyone. With a father who doesn't claim her and a childhood accident that left her changed, she has spent eternity feeling neglected. Of course, a clever goddess always finds ways to entertain herself, and luring Hades into bed is her favorite pastime. But Hades has a new queen, and Melinoe feels like a discarded glove. So, what's a neglected witch to do but break up the perfect pair. And Melinoe knows just the incubus to do it. WATTYS 2018 LONGLISTER! This is a Lexi & Hades Novella. If you seek more background on these characters, refer to Morgan Rider's novel LEXI'S UNDOING and its sequels to learn where it all began. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This work is owned by the author. If you attempt to plagiarize there's no telling what wicked trick might be played on you. IN OTHER WORDS: If you find this story on any online platform other than WATTPAD, the author did not allow this. You may also be exposing yourself to malware. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, do it here on WATTPAD. CONTENT WARNING: Some chapters include a bit of steam. Look for a heads-up. COVER ART for this story was done by FantasyBookCoversbyA on Etsy
Graveyard of Lullabies by jordynsaelor
Graveyard of Lullabies
jordynsaelor
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Flickers of fallen people haunt this death mage--kings, queens, and boys buried in the blue ocean. Years ago, she fled those figures, to a house isolated in the tundra. There, she rebuilds herself from the boy she used to be--between the blood of badly done curses, the Skeleton Cook dancing in the kitchen, and the ice of darkest winters. But in the snows of her garden one day, she finds a magical egg, the size of a skull. Journeying to discover its origins takes her to the royal city, where she must choose to aid the queen in battling for her stolen palace; or take the hatching, violent creature (wanted by enemies in the city) and vanish back into the wilderness. (full version available on Amazon)
30 Days to Save the World by writersconnx
30 Days to Save the World
writersconnx
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Thirty days. The countdown has started, North America shivers under the shadow of a massive alien spacecraft, and humanity is hurtling toward an unknown future that lurks at the end of the timer. Somewhere, somehow, the heroes are making their plans to fight the extraterrestrials. But this isn't about them. From the team at WritersConnX comes a new anthology about the rest of us - the average, the ordinary, the unassuming - and the many paths we run when our time is cut short. And no damn aliens! Written by: WCX Writers & Creators Rodney V. Smith, M.B. Dalto, Jane Peden, A.B. Channing, Eliza Solares, Jinn Tiole, Crystal Scherer, Cayleigh Kennedy, C.C. Starfield, Nova Nicalynn, Leigh W. Stuart, Franklin Barnes, Mags Lorang, Evelyn Hail, Lorraine Tramain, Fiora Voss, Wren Arrior, J.A. Jumphol, Bethany Swafford, Jamie Lemon, Mittu Ravi. Julia Esposito, Cardin Watts, Mikaela Bender, Jovi R, Sam Camp, Mhavel Naveda, Brittannie Charmintine, Van Carley, Henry Scott, Melody Grace Hicks, David J. Thirteen, C. S. Solarys, Hannah J Nelson, Vee Lozada, Eli Gregory, Kristin Jacques, Ben Sobieck, Bianca Di Cocco Compiled by: Rodney V. Smith, Van Carley, Eliza Solares, Ina Ramos
The Transcended: My Lord by Shimaira
The Transcended: My Lord
Shimaira
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{Sample} A queer, slow-burn steamy gothic horror novel about rediscovering yourself after trauma--with kinky, blood-drinking immortals and polyamory. ~ He gripped her red locks firmly and pulled her head aside, baring her neck. His teeth grazed the sensitive skin, causing goosebumps to rise. "I may own your body, but it's your soul that I want." ⚜ After losing hearth and home, Meya attempts to escape the traumatic memories by travelling east. In 13th century Tristanja, however, it's not safe to be alone. A local slave trader catches wind of the kinless woman and abducts her in the dead of night. Beaten and abused, the now meek Meya is sold to Lord Deminas. He's known to be cruel, yet becomes strangely protective of his new chambermaid, punishing anyone who dares hurt her. After cutting her to drink her blood, he even uses his own to heal her wounds. Meya and her paramour wonder if Deminas' dark secret is why servants regularly vanish, including the lord's previous chambermaids. However, the two women quickly learn that Lord Deminas isn't the only danger lurking in the castle's shadows. ~*~ A published version, containing exclusive 🔥 content, is available via shimaira.com Note: This story takes place in the same universe as the Lucius series. Still, they are both standalone.
Red Roses & Red Flags [ONC 2023] by masonfitzzy
Red Roses & Red Flags [ONC 2023]
masonfitzzy
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Harley Sinclair finds herself attracted to bad boys. Not only do tattoos and motorcycles attract her, but she loves a walking red flag. Does he have a bad temper? Sexy. Does he tell white lies? Mysterious. Wears his baseball cap backward? Hot. Wilder Sharp is full of these warnings, and Harley is counting every single one. He's charming, cunning, and manipulative; however, he is always on her mind. He might be everything her mother warned her about, but the sex is too good to let him go. In her mind, she can change him, but that is an impossible task. Knowing Wilder is a nightmare is not enough to keep Harley from this gorgeous toxic man. ----- Open Novella Contest 2023 entry Prompt 51: The problem with red flags is that I'm attracted to them
Monstrous Love Bites Back - Short Story Anthology by writersconnx
Monstrous Love Bites Back - Short Story Anthology
writersconnx
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It's a monstrous Short Story collection of the best original monster loving on Wattpad from 36 of your favourite authors! Discover new ways to romance literal monsters, from sweet romantic stories to spicy stories, designed to make you desperately need a cold shower. Yes, they're THAT hot. Thrill to the exploits and prowess of Dragons, Vampires, werewolves and there is some definite Yeti action going on. For Mature Readers Only.
Break | ONC2023 by addison_sweet
Break | ONC2023
addison_sweet
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An amateur medium races against the brink of her own sanity to track down a serial killer who is already in possession of his next victim. And she only has 23 days to solve the case or else. *** Devyn Brooks has only ever had one fear: don't become like Aunt Atheena. But after helping her boyfriend, Ace Jones, solve his case last spring, Devyn is no longer afraid of her gift. Now, Devyn and Ace are juniors at Arizona State University and they're in love as ever, even if Ace silently struggles with post-traumatic stress. But things take a turn for the couple when Devyn leads a child to Peace and sees the little girl's memories through her dreams. These dreams seem to hold the clues for catching a serial killer. Teaming up with an unlikely ally, she throws herself into this case and discovers an entire web of missing Black children, all who have gone ignored by police. This only fuels Devyn to invest all of her energy into catching the bad guy, especially when she fears he has another young girl in his clutches. As people start to question if she's losing touch with reality, Devyn realizes she hasn't just lost herself but possibly her boyfriend for good. Will Ace and Devyn keep each other from falling apart? Or will the past haunt them until they break? [[this work is a standalone sequel to the Watty winning novel, "Blend"]] Open Novella Contest 2023 Inspo: Prompt #52: There is someone you dream about every night, but you never imagine meeting them in real life. || Achievements || 🏅Open Novella Contest Ambassador Pick, Round 2
Wattpad Group Chat by Wattpad
Wattpad Group Chat
Wattpad
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We know that you come to Wattpad to do a lot more than just read. Building community and connecting over your shared love for storytelling, specific worlds, fictional romances, and more are all part of your Wattpad experience. Meet Wattpad Group Chat - a place where fans, like you, can do just that. Together, we'll obsess over your beloved genres and tropes, share story theories, interact with writers, dive deep into tons of writing-related topics, and more. Add this story to your library to be part of the Group Chat!
Of the Blood | ✔️ by Monrosey
Of the Blood | ✔️
Monrosey
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This is a FREE STORY with one paid bonus chapter! Once the sunlight goes to bed, that's when darkness wakes the dead. When a series of grisly deaths devastate 19th-century New England, sixteen-year-old farm girl Faith must outsmart the Undead to keep herself - and her family - alive. (Longer description inside.) 💀 ✨Of the Blood contains story art at the end of every chapter!✨ Trigger warning: this story is heavy and contains scenes of death (including that of children), and intermittent gore. • Wattpad Creators project • Editor's Pick March & April 2023 (THANK YOU!) • Featured on Wattpad and Ambassador-run profiles (thank you!) •Placed in the Future Banned Writer Awards 2023 on the FBWCBookClub profile (thank you!) • Placed in the Punk Rock Awards 2023 on the PrettyInPunkBC profile (thank you!) Of the Blood (available only on Wattpad) Copyright © 2023 Darly Jamison/Monrosey. All Rights Reserved. Artwork featured at the bottom of each chapter was created by the author on MidJourney. All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Of the Blood is exclusive to W A T T P A D. If you are reading this story anywhere else, the site you're on has stolen it and you are at risk of a malware attack. Please notify the author or submit a ticket to Wattpad. Thank you for helping to protect my work! Notice: This document is not authorized for upload or use with artificial intelligence systems or platforms. Any attempt to upload, analyze, or process this content using AI technology is strictly prohibited.