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THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story of speculative fiction by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent

A Room with a View

Pygmalion (Completed)

Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after a Greek mythological figure. It was first presented on stage to the public in 1913. In ancient Greek mythology, Pygmalion fell in love with one of his sculptures, which then came to life. The general idea of that myth was a popular subject for Victorian era Engli...

The Lost Prince (1915)

(This story belongs to Frances Hodgson Burnett. I don't own anything.) Marco's father, Stefan, is a patriot working to overthrow the cruel dictatorship in the kingdom of Samavia. Marco and his father come to London where Marco befriends a street urchin known as The Rat.

Anne of Green Gables

Grimm's Fairy Tales

The work of the Brothers Grimm have gained worldwide renown as the inspiration behind many modern classics in cinematic history, most notably, Walt Disney's children's' films. This is a collection of the original tales, of well-known works such as "Cinderella" ("Aschenputtel") , "The Frog Prince" ("Der Froschkönig") a...

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells (1895)

The Time Machine is a science fiction novella by H. G. Wells, published in 1895 and written as a frame narrative. The work is generally credited with the popularization of the concept of time travel by using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposely and selectively forwards or backwards in time. The Time T...

Let's read the classics!

A book club where we can read great books together.

A PASSAGE TO INDIA by E. M. Forster

A Passage to India (1924) is a novel by English author E. M. Forster set against the backdrop of the British Raj and the Indian independence movement in the 1920s. It was selected as one of the 100 great works of 20th century English literature by the Modern Library and won the 1924 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for...

Social Herald: Events & Newletter (2024 Edition)

Events & Newletter from things happening around Wattpad.

Ambassador Newsletter | 10 April

Step into our vibrant community, where the scent of cherry blossoms fills the air and there's never a dull moment! April brings a sense of renewal and anticipation, like a fresh chapter waiting to be written. Let's journey through this month together, sharing updates and looking ahead with excitement. Are you ready to...

Write For The Wattys

Over the years, the Wattys have evolved. But regardless of the changes, every year thousands of authors submit their work for the opportunity to win a Watty. The chapters in this book were designed to educate writers who want to create an award winning Wattpad story. We encourage engagement in the chapters.

Start Your Novel

So, you wanna write a novel but don't know where to start? Then this guide's for you! Inside, you'll find a step by step process for how to plan your entire novel, starting with only a basic story premise. You'll learn the basics of plot, narrative arc, and three-act structure and get a look at my in-depth plotting pr...

Story Structure

**COMPLETED** If you want your story to flow like a good movie, you need to make sure the right things happen in your story at the right time. Story Structure will help you to plan your story and ensure that key elements of story telling are always present.

Most Common Writing Errors (ONGOING)

In my experience as a writer, here are the most common errors I have seen! Read the disclaimer for clear skin. ~~~ #1 in contest (21.7k stories) ; #1 in writingcontest (6.5k stories) ; #1 in promo (13.3k stories) ; #1 in awards (10k stories) ; #2 in authors (3.8k stories) ; #2 in tipsandtricks (1.7k stories) ; #10 in...

Children of Fire and Sun: The Rebellion (Novella Version) ✓

A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin meets What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher, in this tale of fantasy and intrigue. *** A missing lady. A prince who is accused. A realm on the brink of civil war. Princess Maysa Memor must give her all to prevent a rebellion breaking out in Namiona. When Lord Edmund Eni cl...

Novellas & New Roast: Tips from an ONC Winner

Whether it's your first time or your sixth time, writing a novella in 12 weeks isn't easy. As a 2021 ONC Winner and 2023 Honorable Mention, I would know. After years of participation and reflection, I have lots of advice to share on how I did it. Inside this guide, you can find everything from insider tips to timeline...

The Day The World Ended | ONC 2024

The year was 2078 when a sun flare destroyed half of the world. The order the world had, the chain of command: everything fell. It took only one day for the world to break and only one day for humanity to fall. Humans, when desperate to survive, will do anything they deemed wrong before. TW: gore, blood, violence...

Genre Storytelling

Do you like to be shocked? Romanced? Enchanted? Reading preferences vary greatly, which is why we write so many types of stories. Genre storytelling may seem like a strange phrase. "Can't all storytelling be categorized by genre?" Yes, but there's more to it. Take a look at the chapters within for a deeper look at the...

Kiss Me When I Lie [ONC 2024]

Kya Edwards is a liar. She can't seem to help it. She opens her mouth and the lies just spill out without thought or reason. Typically, her lies are harmless until one lie spirals and lands her in a heap of trouble with the absolute wrong crowd. Who knew the Mafia wouldn't have a sense of humor? KISS ME WHEN I LIE i...

Cassandra de Ville

In the shadowy world of organized crime, Cassandra de Ville is no stranger to tragedy. When her powerful mafia lord father and beloved mother, along with her elder sister, are brutally murdered, Cassandra's world shatters. Haunted by the memories of that fateful night, she carries the weight of survivor's guilt, forev...

wi-fi password | yoongi

"hey so my wi-fi kinda broke down and i was wondering if i could use your wi-fi? if yes, what's your wi-fi password?" in which a girl who tries to figure out her neighbour's wi-fi password.

The Moonlight Boy | Ferry's Tale # 1

* The Fiction Awards 2020 Winner * In Goodharts, the small town beyond the hills, nobody knows how Ferry Donovan looks. His mother has been keeping him out of sight for over nine years. When the boy finally begins school, the people are not only intrigued by his appearance but also by the strange things taking place a...

Coffee Shop

They meet through simple circumstances, a small joke sparking the love that grows between them. And it all starts in a coffee shop. --- Cover by: @annashappy

That Nerd

|| Highest Rank - #1 in Teen Fiction || Ever broken into Disney World at three in the morning? Ever pranked the police and almost gotten arrested for it? Ever played paintball at the park in nothing but your underwear? Maya hasn't. But she is about to... Dylan Thompson is the most popular guy in the school and is s...

O lume în descoperire

S-a întrebat cineva ce ascunde cu adevărat o gaură neagră? Doar o exploratoare curajoasă s-a încumetat să intre într-una, iar apoi a descoperit ceva uimitor...

The hidden world

A collection of science fiction / science fantasy stories taking place in the same fictional universe. Cover by: L.P. Fletcher