AAPI Heritage Reading Collection
28 stories
An Ember Among Shadows by nadkaznan
An Ember Among Shadows
nadkaznan
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EARTHSEA MEETS ASIAN FOLKLORE --- In a world where spirits are mankind's eternal enemy and sorcery demands execution, exorcists are revered warriors of the Great Goddess. Newly appointed exorcist, Ruqa, arrives in the city of Gessi with only one thing in mind; to become the greatest exorcist ever known to walk the land. But shortly after his arrival, the whole city gets infected with the Black Burning, a deadly plague only spirits could cause, and Ruqa finds himself tasked to get to the bottom of it. The job is simple; find the source, end the plague. But to do so, he must travel to the northern mountains, the birthplace of sorcery, and the only other person fit to help him is a mysterious sorceress whom he just met, and whom he is forced to travel with. At the end of the day, it boils down to neither courage nor merit, but Ruqa's willingness to battle demons, both beyond and within, or risk losing everything he ever dreamed of becoming. --- 21/03/2022: Selected as Wattpad's Asian Fantasy Pick 16/05/2023: Featured on Wattpad's Fantasy profile's Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration reading list. 07/09/2023: Featured on Wattpad's Autumn 2023 Cultivation Month Catalog
THE DANCING GIRL by kakpie291203
THE DANCING GIRL
kakpie291203
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  • Parts 27
Noor, a dancer in the Royal Court of the Al-Yauzhan Empire wants nothing more than to pay off her debts and lead a nice, simple life-but a chance encounter with the crown prince and his brother brings her into the dangerous world of court politics. As Noor and the princes investigate their uncle and cousin's possible treason, she grows closer to the crown prince, but in order to save the kingdom and the person she loves, Noor will have to risk everything... A romantic adventure set in an imagined Arabic kingdom, THE DANCING GIRL is a story of court intrigues, romantic entanglements, and secret meetings as Noor and her best friend Amir try to help the princes they're falling for expose corrupt court officials with plans to seize the throne. Noor and Amir are close to having everything they've ever dreamed of...now all they need to do is survive.
A Thousand Burning Masks by seventhstar
A Thousand Burning Masks
seventhstar
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  • Parts 36
CHINESE ARYA STARK meets THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. *A Wattpad Featured story* When everyone wears a mask, who do you trust? In the unforgiving empire of Erden where the Imperials reign supreme, Sarna is a slave. After escaping the brothel where a man burned half her face, she is determined to lead a new life by joining Zichuan Theater as a performer. When an assassination attempt on the crown prince casts suspicion on Zichuan Theater, the fragile foundations of that new life begin to crumble. Incarcerated with a death sentence in line, she is offered a dangerous deal: the crown prince's head in exchange for Zichuan Theater's freedom. To save her theater, Sarna journeys to learn the dark art of Facechanging from a forgotten god, hides herself behind borrowed beauty, and uses her new identity to infiltrate the Jade Palace. But no godly transaction comes without a price. Not only does she find herself trapped not only in a web of court intrigue, but in a battle for control of her body and her life. As time ticks down for her theater, she must decide between her heart and her freedom, or risk losing everything she has ever loved and worked for - including her identity. Highest ranking: #54 in Fantasy (14/2/18) Cover trailer by @Abyss-of-Crazy
Maybe It's You (It's You Series #1) by Kim_Knights
Maybe It's You (It's You Series #1)
Kim_Knights
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  • Parts 72
Book 1 of It's You Series. Hwang Eun-bi, a boyish noblewoman, stumbles upon the Crown Prince of Joseon and is forced to participate in the Selection of the Crown Princess. ***** Clumsy, cheeky and ungraceful-Eun-bi defies all the rules of how a noble lady should behave. When she chances upon a highly regarded nobleman, one whose demeanour is as cold as ice, she takes up the challenge to break his rules and his walls. Will she win in the end? Or will she lose to his stone-cold attitude? What happens when she crosses the line and discovers that he isn't just an ordinary nobleman? Completed: 31/3/2021 (Word count: 110,000 - 120,000) This story contains PG13 violence and is a work of fiction. Characters, organisations, name of places and incidents may not be historically accurate. Highest ranking: #1 in Historical Fiction #1 in Drama #3 in Humor #28 in Romance ========================================= Copyright © 2020-2023 by Kim_Knights
Dead Girls Tell No Tales by kaloned
Dead Girls Tell No Tales
kaloned
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  • Parts 29
[ WATTYS '18 LONG-LISTED ] ❝ I have slit throats far more beautiful than yours.❞ In which a thousand brides have fallen, and she is the last, so she spins a tale as old as time to live the dawn. | an arabian nights x beauty and the beast crossover | (cover by ES Johnson) trailer (video by @AKfiction): https://youtu.be/2OSjakJrUeo
Of the Twisted and the Lost by polaroidcolours
Of the Twisted and the Lost
polaroidcolours
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  • Votes 4,729
  • Parts 68
[FEATURED] Upon discovering mermens exist, Sera Chang and teenage detective Junjie Williams work together to kidnap a merman as proof that these once-thought fictional creatures exist.
Nobody Like You by AziaElga
Nobody Like You
AziaElga
  • Reads 214,236
  • Votes 10,330
  • Parts 36
Yeju Hwarng no longer believes in love. After breaking up with her long-term girlfriend and watching her parents divorce over the summer, all her passion disappeared, including her passion for science that got her into her microbiology Ph.D. program. When a new roommate moves into the apartment, Yeju recognizes her as more than just a familiar face; she is an enemy that needs to be chased out of her life. Lia Choi does not need love. Her parent never gave her any, and confessing to her childhood best friend over the summer only caused a fall out. Love has proven to be both unnecessary and a liability, and all Lia needs instead is to do well in college and get into a prestigious research position in the microbiology department. Unfortunately, her research mentor turns out to be her new roommate. And she is hell bent on ruining Lia's life. Tension escalates both at home and in the lab, but the more they work together, the more they realize: they have a common goal, and they need each other to achieve that. All they need to do is to open their hearts. Love is hard, but a life without love is harder. *** THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS meets DELILAH GREEN DOESN'T CARE; a STEM-oriented college sapphic romance about struggling adults navigating love despite their broken hearts. *This is a stand-alone spin-off to Cherry On Top. 💫 2023 Watty's Winner! 💫 Editor's Choice, 26 May 2023 - 29 June 2023 💫 Featured on Wattpad's Summer Loving Days reading list, 21 Jul 2023 💫 Featured on the official @lgbt, @Romance, @FreeTheLGBT, and @WattpadAfterDark profile First Published: 2 Feb 2023 Completed Date: 24 June 2023 Edited Date: 22 July 2023 Word Count: 55,000-60,000 Also posted on Scribblehub, Tapas, and RoyalRoad (Not on Amazon or anywhere else!) Cover art by Sarimopi on Instagram
North Star by smidorii
North Star
smidorii
  • Reads 20,390
  • Votes 2,226
  • Parts 55
In the tranquil waters of Hawai'i, Hokulani and Nikau wonder if it's possible for a song to go on forever. ***** For as long as Hokulani can remember, she's always felt like she's treading water. Everything she loves becomes a means to escape from what's happening around her or, worse, the unsteadiness of her mind. She even finds her passion for music slipping through her grasp, though she tries her best not to completely let that go. And even though the arrival of an up-and-coming musician from Aotearoa causes waves, she's unable to fully enjoy her life. Unable to release that breath she feels like she's been holding onto ever since her father passed away. When her family is hit with complicated news, the Kahananui woman must make difficult decisions for themselves, including one Hokulani isn't sure she fully understands. But even when their choices are made, they bring up memories they've all been trying their best to forget, forcing them to face the reality deep inside the family's hearts. Hokulani takes refuge in the comfort her shared feelings with Nikau bring, but just because she wants something, doesn't mean it's enough. She knows she has a lot to work through on her own, and with the understanding that his year on the island will eventually come to an end, the two of them spend endless nights wondering if they can somehow make a song go on forever. » featured on @wattpad @romance @ContemporaryLit and @Ambassadors « All rights reserved © Stephanie Midorii, smidorii
Fitoor | ✓ by Aashi
Fitoor | ✓
Aashi
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  • Parts 43
One snowy night, one dead body, one alive, two hearts; and three fates to change forever.
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Last Night at the Café by joiehasnolimits
Last Night at the Café
joiehasnolimits
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  • Parts 31
Seoul, a bustling metropolis of 9.7 million inhabitants. How difficult is it to find one? Maybe all it takes is coffee, courage, and one rainy night. Seollal is an aspiring writer who teaches English in the day. Kazu is a café owner whose business has suffered the brunt of lockdowns. When one rainy night brings them closer together, they find they share more similarities than they realised. Featured on: Wattpad - Fresh Reads 4 Nov 2021 Wattpad and Wattpad Explorer - Editor's Choice 20 Nov 2021 Wattpad MultiCultural - November Reads of the Month! Wattpad Asian Fiction - From Me to You ~ Published 22 June 2021. Completed 24 December 2021. Copyright © 2022. joiehasnolimits/Joie Y. All rights reserved.