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Gifted wolf Scarlett is on the run from a clan that wants to steal her powers, but hiding her identity proves difficult when she discovers her mate is a powerful alpha who doesn't want to let her go. Season 1 of Marked Mate *** Gifted wolves are a hunted breed. Scarlett is one of them. Her gift? She can manipulate the emotions of others. But bearing the mark of a gifted wolf comes at a price. The Enclave Clan have made it their mission to hunt down every last remaining gifted wolf and use them for power - something Scarlett vowed to never let happen. So she's been on the run her entire life. But when Scarlett finds herself on claimed pack land, she realizes that their Alpha Roman is her mate - a protective and powerful man who knows what he wants. Her. Afraid her own mate will turn her in, Scarlett keeps her true identity hidden, but she knows it's only a matter of time before the pack discovers what she really is. Her only option? To leave and never return. But soon, her bond to Roman becomes harder and harder to ignore. Especially because he's all she's ever dreamed he would be... *** Weekly updates on Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

☆ 2022 ᴡᴀᴛᴛʏꜱ ᴡɪɴɴᴇʀ!! ☆ "Hell is empty and all the devils are here." On the cusp of the 20th century, blue blood heiress Lucy Penn has lost everything: her betrothed, her family and home, and even her ability to walk in the sunlight. As she struggles to acclimate to her new nocturnal existence, she makes the acquaintance of Dr. Thomas Reed: an intelligent and tortured immortal, still haunted by the horrors of his past. As the pair grow closer, Lucy becomes privy to a frightening world far below the surface of polite society, in which beings of ancient and unfathomable power live outside the confines of humanity. Carpe Noctem (or "Seize the Night") follows Lucy on her journey through the shrouded streets, eerie hospitals, and aristocratic parlors of nighttime London. As she seeks to exhume the insidious and terrifying purpose behind her transformation, Lucy finds herself drawn deeper into a dark nocturne world of unimaginable folklore and intrigue, begging the question: can love be found after death? HIGHEST RANKINGS ~ #1 Carpe Noctem #1 Period Fiction #1 Nocturnal #1 Gothic Romance #1 Gothic Horror #3 Dracula #3 Shakespeare #8 Vampire #17 Victorian #46 Historical Fiction

When Shelby's seemingly perfect life gets tossed into chaos, she finds herself falling for the last person she expected: the FBI agent assigned to her criminal husband's case. ***** Shelby Hunt has the perfect life, married to the perfect man. At least, that's what everyone thinks. They couldn't possibly know about the years of lonely nights, the still unsigned divorce papers or the shady business practices her husband has brought home on more than one occasion. When her husband's illegal exploits put her in criminal crosshairs, Shelby finds herself at the mercy of Special Agent Conor Gallagher. The seasoned FBI agent is brash, bossy, and boyishly handsome in a way that makes Shelby's breath catch... even when he's interrogating her as a potential suspect. With dangerous enemies closing in - and dangerous attraction flaring between them - Shelby starts to realize she's dreading the day Conor catches her no-good husband. Not because she wants to save her marriage... but because she can't bear to say goodbye to the man who has quickly become her fiercest protector. [[Word count: 70,000 - 80,000]] Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains mature sexual content

When aspiring writer Nella has a wild night, her hook-up with the sexy and tattooed Baz turns into a wild goose chase when she realizes she lent her only handwritten copy of her first novel to him - and it's gone missing. ****** Grad student Nella has always been overly cautious, but after meeting the charismatic tattoo artist Baz, she can't resist hopping into bed with him for a night of passion. The next morning, she's shocked to remember she loaned him the manuscript of her first novel, forcing them to reconnect so she can get it back. There's just one problem: Baz tells her the manuscript has gone missing. Forced to team up with Baz to investigate who took it, she soon finds herself catching feels instead of culprits. Can Nella trust the mysterious Baz, who remains guarded about his past? Will they be able to recover what was lost, and turn their tension into something more? Or is she living in a fantasy just as magical as her manuscript? 2021 Wattys Winner--Romance Content warning: This story contains mature sexual content and themes of alcohol abuse and emotionally manipulative relationships.

What happens when you're magically stuck to the person that you hate the most? **** Livvy grew up helping in her parents' coffee shop. Harry grew up attending polo tournaments and drinking champagne. But when the pair tumble into the water of Leith, they find themselves tied together by ancient Celtic magic. Now, they have three months to figure out how to separate themselves from one another, or risk being stuck together forever. *** RANKINGS: #1 in UK #1 in Richguy #1 according to my mother (she may be biased, though) Cover designed by Frances Louise De Ramos

When aspiring writer Marcie is hired as the personal assistant to her all-time favorite author, Rosalind Lindbergh, she expects to be learning the ins and outs of the industry - not fending off red-hot feelings that aren't exactly "workplace appropriate." Season 1 of Romancing The Writer *** Willing to do anything to prove she has it together, unemployed writer/perpetual screw-up Marcella Harper somehow manages to land her second-place dream job: personal assistant to her personal hero, best-selling author Rosalind Lindbergh. Brutally dumped less than 24 hours after her first day, Marcie discovers that there may be no better distraction than her new job ... and new boss. After all, Marcie has had a crush on über-famous, ultra-hot Roz since high school. And - although she promised Marcie their relationship was strictly professional - Roz might just be returning her awkward, bumbling advances. When lines begin to blur and career prospects end up on the line, Marcie is sure of one thing: either she gives up on her dreams, or her dream woman. "You know, they have tutorials online for this kind of thing," I tell her. "You know, I hired a personal assistant for this kind of thing," she retorts. And then, we both stand there, awkwardly close. We watch the coffee sputter, then begin to pour. Neither of us utters a word. And, when it's done pouring, neither of us reach for it. "Are you ... not gonna take your coffee?" I finally ask. It's quiet. Tentative. "Oh. Right." *** Weekly updates on Fridays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

The aliens kill every human they catch, or in rare cases, put trackers on them to discover their hidden villages. When Natalie is caught in an ambush, she is unexpectedly released. But there is no tracker. The Saursunes have an entirely different motive this time. *** Run. Don't look back. When Natalie is trapped in an alien ambush, she is unexpectedly released. The first human to ever be let go. The Saursunes invaded centuries ago, and everyone knows that getting caught is certain death. Natalie is confused but grateful to be alive. As a porter, one of the few humans with the rare ability to teleport between special crystal formations, she must leave the safety of her desert village every day to help gather food. When other villages increase their raids on the Saursunes' farms, the aliens retaliate by hunting down every human they can find - except Natalie's group. Instead of trying to kill her and those helping her, they bring them food instead. Is it a trap? Or something else? Natalie isn't sure, but one thing is certain: the Saursunes aren't done with her yet. ------------ Updates are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11-1pm MST. The story is completed offline, so no worries about it being abandoned!

Ethan Pham, a bright young member of a werewolf pack, expects his soulmate to be his long-time girlfriend, Julia. Instead, he discovers he is destined to love Julia's older brother.

When Emery Jones stumbles upon Damon Cavanaugh's hidden dark secret, she escapes to Europe with his sworn rival, Quinton Marquis, seeking solace in what was meant to be a temporary escape. But the seemingly harmless getaway turns into a perilous game of love and deceit, with Emery caught between two irresistible forces. Kidnapped by an enigmatic foe, Emery must navigate the realms of passion and danger, discovering shocking truths that blur the boundary between lies and desire. Desperate to rescue her, Damon and Quinton must set aside their differences and work together if they hope to find Emery before it's too late. In this high-stakes game, every queen deserves a king, but can both men come out victorious? Season 2 of Sweet Sinners

Vyra, an outcast within her pack is thrown into chaos when she is revealed to be the Alpha's mate. Season 1 of Tantalize *** Vyra Lupine is a pariah in her Lycan pack. Both a hybrid and an Outcast, she has had her fair share of struggles. Nothing compares to the night of the Alpha's mating ritual, when the reveal of Seren Umbra's mate changes the course of her life forever. Bound by magic and tradition, Vyra finds herself stuck in a battle she will undeniably lose. Forced to face the truth of her family's betrayal, a tangled web of deceit, and the bond's temptation, she must fight and claw her way into power after years of being suppressed. Will she choose what feels like love and accept the bond? Or will she choose vengeance and take back what is rightfully hers? *** Weekly updates on Wednesdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

Season 2 of So I Married A Rockstar Snagging an interview with rockstar Finn Donovan is exactly the big break that aspiring journalist Tasha Harris needs. But when a blizzard traps her with the notoriously reclusive Finn in his remote hilltop home, Tasha quickly discovers that rockstar fantasies aren't all they're cracked up to be. Between Finn's trust issues that have stemmed from his rocky past, and Tash's willingness to get him to open up, it's not long until they realize their undeniable chemistry. But the longer she lives with Finn, the more Tasha realises that she'll have to choose between her feelings and her career dreams. When the snow finally melts, will their connection survive the real world?

With Jude down on one knee and their relationship moving quickly, will Imogen say yes to his marriage proposal? And when Jude's business empire is put at risk, can the couple prove they're made to last? Season 3 of The Mechanic *** Every twist and turn and heart-stopping moment in Imogen and Jude's whirlwind romance has led to this--Jude down on one knee. But then Imogen's world seems to stop. She's certain he's in this with her forever, especially with her due date fast approaching and Jude doting on her every move. But a small voice in her head wonders if it's all happening too quickly. Can things be too good to be true? After twelve years leading a billion-pound empire, Jude is finally feeling the strain. Time off has never been an option for him, but what happens when his body forces him to step back? And what if time away means errors made in the business that could cost him everything he's worked so hard for? Once their baby is in Jude's arms, can he realise that none of his old worries matter compared to love he's been missing all along? Will Jude and Imogen overcome the odds for their shot at forever? Content warning: The story contains depictions of mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. *** Weekly updates on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

The forbidden romance between a prince and a stable boy is tested once again when dark forces from their ancestral bloodlines are unleashed, threatening not only their love but the fate of entire kingdoms as an ancient evil returns to endanger Archie's very soul. Season 3 of In Another Era *** After their encounter with the blood witch, Kenric and Archie's lives are forever changed. They return home longing for normalcy, only for their world to turn upside down once more as ancient secrets from their bloodlines begins to unravel. Turmoil brews in their neighbouring kingdom as leadership is challenged. Long-buried truths emerge, and a terrifying force, once presumed dead, stirs from its slumber. Amidst the chaos, Kenric and Archie do everything they can to hold onto each other. But as they prepare for battle, one question haunts the warrior prince-could his love be enough to save Archie, as his very soul hangs in the balance? *** Weekly updates on Wednesdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

After escaping from magic wielders, a young doctor must receive help from an enemy hawk shifter to rescue what remains of her family. Season 3 of The Fated Series On October 24, content from chapter 5 onwards will only be available to redeemers. Now's the time to catch up to the story and read it while it's free! Already purchased a chapter? No worries-you won't need to pay for it again. *** Shifters are dark, cruel beasts. Or so Dr. Sophie Griffin has been told. After escaping from a magic wielder who held her hostage and kidnapped her sister, Sophie has no choice but to seek refuge in enemy shifter territory while searching for leads on her sister's whereabouts. Cael Haberle has a secret. One that's getting harder to keep. When strict orders force Cael to open his home to a beautiful human doctor, he begrudgingly makes space for her. Regardless of the disarming way Sophie settles his shifter side, he must keep her at arm's length-before she uncovers too much. As Sophie learns to navigate around Cael, she finds herself appreciating the quiet hawk shifter's presence. Maybe the shifters aren't horrible beasts like she'd been told. However, Sophie has no time to grow closer to anyone. Now that her captor is dead, she's racing against the clock to save her sister, before it's too late. Except, it seems, fate might have different plans... *** Weekly updates on Thursdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

A young dream walker gifted with the ability to take over other people's bodies, becomes a spy and political assassin, venturing across worlds to save her realm from a devastating war brewing. Season 1 of The Skin Thief ***** Five Realms and two epic stories. Rowan Elliot is a dream walker; a being who can take over the body of another person. With her unique powers, Rowan becomes a spy and assassin for her government in the Second Realm. With the threat of war brewing, Rowan is sent on a dangerous mission to the futuristic, technologically advanced Fourth Realm. Every day she's at risk of capture, and any wrong move could mean her downfall. To make matters worse, she's been tasked with seducing a powerful and dangerous man - a man in charge of hunting down people like her. Kiora is a Winter Priestess. Carved from ice, she lives in her sacred temple with her beloved sisters in the Second Realm. That is until the Fool King of Orthanya comes for her and offers her up to the Dragon Emperor of the Fifth Realm as the newest wife for his harem. Kiora longs to be free, but with great dragons the size of cities at the emperor's command, she knows there is no chance she could ever leave. Not when he would hunt her down. So, the naïve priestess learns how to navigate the competitive political world she finds herself in. Soon, she discovers that power is a dangerous thing, and once you've had a taste for it, you can never let it go. WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence, torture, and sexual harassment. Reader discretion is advised. *** Weekly updates on Mondays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!

Gaslight is now published as a Wattpad Book! As a Wattpad reader, you can access both the Original Edition and Books Edition upon purchase. ***** Studious seventeen-year-old Maddie must learn self-defense while trying not to fall for her womanizing trainer. ***** When straight-A student Maddie is forced to move to LA, she plans to keep her head down, grades up, and make it through senior year as unnoticeable as possible. But when she stumbles upon an underground boxing match starring the intriguing Hayden Walker, she sees a chance to protect those she loves from her crazy, abusive father. She offers Hayden money in exchange for self-defense lessons, a dangerous arrangement that just might end up changing the pair of them forever. *If you aren't reading this book on Wattpad, it has been stolen. Please report the website!*

He's her stoic gargoyle guardian - and she's the curvy heiress who tempts his granite heart. Ariella Wainwright, heiress to a fortune, is caged by golden bars of high society and her father's overbearing protection. With a mind as sharp as her curves are lush, she craves the adventure that's always been just beyond her reach. But when danger breaches the walls of her sheltered world, it's not just her spirit that's freed-it's the shadows that hunger for Wainwright blood. Enter Callum, the alpha leader of a hidden clan of gargoyles, whose very existence is intertwined with the Wainwright legacy. His wings are her shield, his gaze an unspoken vow of eternal protection-and yet, a smoldering desire threatens to breach the boundaries of duty. As Ariella's naivety to the supernatural world fades, so does her resistance to the magnetic pull between them. But with an ancient enemy lurking in the darkness, ready to extinguish the Wainwright line, the stakes soar higher than Callum's silent, moonlit vigils. Will the passion that flares between them fan the flames of their survival, or will it spell doom for both? WARNING: This story contains strong language, explicit sexual content, violence, attempted murder, and lopsided power dynamics, that may be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. Cover design by Mayhem Cover Creations *** This story is part of a special collection of YONDER Originals now available on Wattpad! Unlock part-by-part or the full story with Wattpad Coins.

As Emery, Damon, and Quinton's bond is tested by new and old threats, they must confront their deepest fears and fight for the love and life they dream of. Season 3 of Sweet Sinners *** After a tumultuous year, Emery, Quinton, and Damon hope to find peace and build their future together. However, with the vengeful Toni still at large, their safety remains a distant hope. As Damon wrestles with guilt from his past, Emery faces life-altering decisions, and Quinton's relentless search for Toni leads to unexpected dangers. As their bond is tested by new and old threats, they must confront their deepest fears and fight for the love and life they dream of. Will they find their happily ever after, or will the shadows of their past consume them? *** Weekly updates on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!