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Everybody Wants to Rule the World
~ a Park Jimin AU ~re·al·i·ty1. the world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.See, that isn't right. Thanks for nothing, Google. Reality is based on perception - very rarely does it reflect the actual state of things. Emira was a businesswoman working at Kim & Kim Enterprises in London, embarking on an ordinary business trip to Shanghai, China. Jimin was an Army veteran, haunted by PTSD after his brief deployment to Afghanistan.But that wasn't reality - hardly partial truth.Emira's reality became an 100k Enemies-to-Lovers trope, and it was nothing like she thought it would be.Jimin's reality became a nightmare, and it was worse than he ever imagined.
Room 303
She fell asleep in her room and woke up in room 303...Rachel, a loving wife and mother ends up trapped in an asylum not knowing how or when she got there. Stripped off her freedom, her family, and everything else she possessed, Rachel becomes determined to fight all that comes her way in order to get her life back on track. Will she succeed, or will she simply lose the battle? Follow Rachel on her journey as she discovers the awful truth behind her arrival to the asylum.
INTRUDER
Claire is a 16 year old girl with a tragic past: her parents were brutally murdered by a strange person in a devastating home invasion. A year passes, and while she is moving in with her new family, she starts to remember things that happened leading up to the event. She tries to piece together everything that happened and who might be the killer, all while still trying to live daily life ordinarily and move on. [Placed #1 in Mystery/Thriller] Copyright ©2015 by Ricardo Sosa All Rights Reserved
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Psycho Billionaire [SAMPLE, PUBLISHED] ✔️
Life couldn't be more mundane for sweet, kind, and naïve Kiara Reeves, who has been bussing tables to make ends meet.Until she unexpectedly finds herself in the arms of a handsome billionaire.Blue-eyed, dark-haired, and enigmatic, Jasper Lockhart comes from a world of wealth, power, and sophistication.Despite being worlds apart, Kiara is drawn to him, enthralled by his presence. And soon, their friendship blossomed into something more.But fate has other plans for them......and now Kiara is knee-deep in trouble.And like a knight in shining armor, Jasper comes to her rescue.But little does Kiara know that Jasper's help comes with a priceTHIS IS THE REWRITTEN VERSION. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON and Radish fiction Copyright © 2019 by Kashmira Kamat * * * NOTE*: THIS IS NOT A CLICHE BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE. CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE, AND A PSYCHOTIC MALE PROTAGONIST. THIS IS AN UNCONVENTIONAL ROMANCE, NOT EVERYONES CUP OF TEA.
We are Guilty ✔️
From Best Friends to hiding bodies to lovers!! Azazel never expected that Sebastian would go to such a great height of killing people just to get his attention and affection. Azazel already suspected that something was off the charts when Sebastian found it funny to kill the people who had bullied Azazel."Zel, please don't leave me" Sebastian wore a sweet smile begging Azazel, whose ankle is chained to Sebastian's bed. Where will this mania take both of them? Will Zel be able to help Sebastian bury their secret just like he helped Sebastian in burying the bodies of his victim or will he break down? Book cover by @treizemayAn LGBTQ thrillerRanking#26 in Freelgbtq. (21 June 2021)#1 in ONC2021. (2 May 2022) YAAY!!#6 in LGBTQIA. (23 June 2021)//🥈 mystery-thriller genre Lemon contest 2021////Utopic Awards 2021////Snowflakes winter Awards////Open Novella contest 2021. Prompt 58 Mystery/Thriller//
House of Lincoln
Lincoln deals with the horrors of his house and the mental torment that follows him everywhere he goes, as he slowly spirals into insanity. (The complete 25-chapter story.)[Mild Language, Fear, Brief Violent Imagery, mentions of Depression and other Mental Disorders, mention of Abuse] (Suggested Ages 16+)Inspired by Mark Z. Danielewski's "House of Leaves."#1 in Depressing#1 in Satirical#1 in Poignant#1 in CharacterStudy#1 in HouseOfLeaves#1 in MixedMedia#3 in Mindf***#3 in Unexplained#4 in TheLoudHouse#9 in IntrospectiveWarning: Very strange and confusing. (Thinking back, it reflects my mental health at the time a whole lot.)[Current book cover was AI generated by Bing's Designer program.]
Perfect Boyfriend
It's a classic meet-cute at the coffee shop that brings Gouenji and Kira together into a perfect relationship. It's the stuff of the dreams and Kira is on cloud nine...... until an ex-girlfriend of Gouenji resurfaces and confronts Kira. And she has a lot to say... about Gouenji. Is it just her delusions or is there some truth hidden from Kira afterall?
BLACKer (BLACK Sequel)
How can someone think silently when the other side of them is constantly listening?
Why Should I Tell You Anything? COMPLETED
The forest was where no one went. Those who entered never returned. We tried to stop them but they didn't listen. The forest took every last one of them.Eve was taught never to enter the forest if she values her life. But when a beautiful, little boy emerges from the forest's borders, covered head to toe in blood, everything she ever knew changes. Eve is kidnapped by three mysterious boys who emerged from the forest. Desperate for her escape and answers, she clings to her fading sanity.She has two problems.They refuse to tell her anything. And they desperately want to kill her.#9 in Psychological Thriller#19 in Horror#567 in Thriller
Wind
•• Wattys 2018 Winner •• Wattpad Featured Story ••One day, a wind blew into the town of Millstone and didn't stop. Slowly people moved away. It was like the town was trying to clear itself out, as though it was preparing for something sinister.When a strange man moves into town and purchases the old abandoned farmhouse on Clay Road, Harper suspects he might be up to something. As Harper and his best friend Jeremey investigate the man's activities, they end up discovering some frightening truths about their town, the newcomer, and the wind itself. But getting close to the truth comes with risks, and they soon find themselves in danger not only of the stranger on Clay Road, but also the dark forces within Millstone that have remained silent for too long.•• AWARDS ••🥈2nd Place in Horror, The Chaos Awards (April 2018)🥉3rd Place in Horror/Paranormal, The Literally Lit Literature Awards (May 2018)🥈2nd Place in Horror/Paranormal, The Blossom Awards (June 2018)🥈2nd Place in Horror/Paranormal, The Psychedelic Awards (July 2018)🥉3rd place overall and best grammar, The X-Factor Awards Season 2 (August 2018)🥇1st place in Horror, The Hidden Gem Awards 2018 (September 2018)🏆 The Wattys 2018 Storysmiths Winner (October 2018)🥇 1st Place in Horror/Paranormal, ILoveAwards (May 2019)
Devil's Lake
A suicidal young woman falls for a man with the supernatural power to control her mind. With it comes freedom from her anxiety and depression, but is he real and can he be trusted? Preview chapters here on Wattpad. Get the full book on Amazon for Kindle or in paperback.WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING"I've always been blown away by the skill Angela displays in her writing. Devil's Lake is a paranormal story unlike any other. The main character is multi-layered and the plot unpredictable in every way. I'm dying to know what will happen!! " - @julietlyons - author of #1 Best Selling book on Amazon: "Dating the Undead", and "True Love Ghost.""This made me feel lot of things. Scary, intriguing mystery kept me hooked . . . but after [chapter 25-30] this book turned into something else entirely ! This has been a learning experience to say the least, gives me courage to fight (or at least face) my own demons ! . . . So glad I found this." - @rhea_cn
What Lies Beneath
This is a FREE STORY with PAID BONUS content!***[Book 1 to the Lake Bellinor Duology]It can't be controlled. And it can't be ignored. Those were the two most important things Tyler Loftman came to understand the more he discovered about his strange ability; an ability that allows him to see into a dead person's past with just one touch. Nothing more, nothing less.So, when a nameless young woman is found drifting down the middle of the lake, Tyler realizes he just might have a chance to put his ability to the test, and figure out whether it is a gift or a curse. But he soon realizes that won't be easy. All of the locals in the small town of Lake Bellinor know how to keep a secret; and when push comes to shove, the blame game begins.
Make Them Scream
After a mysterious vehicle runs them off the road, Alex and his bandmates must fight for their lives to escape a vicious pack of wolves who bear unsettling similarities to the other band they are touring with.*****Alex is the lead singer of the up-and-coming rock band Make Them Scream. Despite the fact that the insomnia he's fought with since he was a teenager has been worsening, the band have found themselves in the express lane to stardom. But, when a mysterious vehicle knocks their tour bus off the road in the middle of upstate Montana, the bandmates are left stranded with no cell service. When poor decisions lead them toward the dark woods, things go from bad to worse. If the elements don't get them first, their own demons might devour them alive. Some monsters only come out in the dark, and some reality is scarier than nightmares.*****WATTYS 2021 WINNER WEREWOLF*****Content Warning: This story contains mature language, violence, gore and reference to alcohol and drug use.
What Rose Above
[Book 2 to the Lake Bellinor Duology][UNEDITED]After finally learning to accept his ability for what it is, Tyler returns to question the origins of it, starting with the mysterious curly-haired woman in his dreams. However, his plans are soured when his older brother, Christian, asks for his help after three dead bodies turn up in an abandoned lake house.But the case only becomes more bizarre when they both notice the victims are missing their tongues; leaving both of them to come to the realization that Lake Bellinor has its very first serial killer, in years, on the loose. And Tyler soon learns there's more to his ability than he originally thought when he finds himself prey, caught in the serial killer's web.
Gemini
Silver tries to live together with Venice, an alternate personality caused by the trauma of growing up in Crisis City. Venice has the power of chronokinesis, while Silver has psychokinesis. Venice is headstrong and cocky, Silver is naive and justified. Together, they must try to unite their differences and learn to work together to put an end to Mephiles.Cover art by SmudgedPasta, chapter art by NamesNiche
The Intrusion
Are we really alone when we dream? From her apartment in downtown Vancouver, Jordan can see everything. But one evening, she observes a man in the apartment across the street and becomes convinced he is watching her. That night, she experiences a bizarre wakeful-dream in which a dark shadow figure enters her room and stands over her bed. She finally calms herself down by convincing herself it was just an episode of sleep paralysis. But there might be more to it than just that. The man she observed across the street is having similar dreams, but in those dreams, he isn't the one paralyzed in the bed...
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Macka Lake ✔ [short story]
In an alternative universe where tentacle monsters had taken over Australia and assimilated into the human world, a girl risks her life for a clue to escape.⸻"Sinister lurks beneath black water."⸻Featured on:@WattpadShortStory Spine Tingler@Horror Psychological@Fright Paranormal@dystopianapocalypse Beyond Earth: Robots, Aliens, and Others⸻Posted On: December 26, 2019 (6425 words)Latest Revision: July 12, 2020 (7591 words)
Mary's Bones
Angie, a grieving expectant mother, must help the spirit of a little girl find the remains of twelve other children who mysteriously disappeared three years ago. *****After the death of her twin brother, Angie Abernathy immersed herself in her painting to help her deal with her overwhelming grief. When her husband, John, finally convinces her to sort through some of Cory's belongings, she unexpectedly finds the closure she needs in the form of a map and a journal full of cryptic notes. When the notes lead her to the bodily remains of six-year-old Mary Drake, the first of thirteen children who went missing three years ago, Angie finds herself caught up in her own investigation and quickly starts to believe that Mary's bones aren't as dead as they seem to be...Content warning: This story contains mature themes, including references to the murder of children
Midnight Caller
In the quiet town of Brookhaven, a series of murders and chilling messages herald the arrival of a killer known as the Midnight Caller. As the body count rises, Detective Sarah Blake is thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse that threatens to unearth dark secrets from her past and the town's buried tragedies. Can she catch the killer before time runs out and her own life unravels? (Mystery Thriller)
Secrets in the Haze
Amidst the shadows of a secluded mansion, secrets fester and alliances crumble in the darkness. When a group of strangers find themselves stranded on a remote island, they soon discover that they are pawns in a deadly game orchestrated by a master manipulator. As night descends, tension grips the air like a suffocating fog, and each traveler harbors their own secrets and suspicions. But as the body count rises and accusations fly, the true mastermind behind the mayhem remains elusive. With each revelation, trust fractures and alliances shatter, leaving only a handful of survivors to navigate the treacherous waters of suspicion and betrayal. In a race against time, the survivors must confront their deepest fears and darkest desires before they become the next victims of a killer whose motives are as inscrutable as the shadows that cloak the mansion. "Secrets in the Haze" is a gripping tale of mystery, suspense, and psychological intrigue that will keep you guessing until the very end. Dare to uncover the truth, but beware-the shadows hold secrets that may never see the light of day.
Consumed
[COMPLETED] A troubled woman becomes obsessed with hunting down a killer after reading his diary, but soon discovers she's the one being hunted. Confessions from a murderer -- this is what Lucy Hanson uncovers after reading a journal she finds in a secondhand desk. She soon develops a dangerous desire to discover the identity of the journal's author. With the police also hot on the killer's trail, will she find the answers she's looking for? Or will her unhealthy obsession lead to something best left unknown?*From the archives with lots of changes but please don't post spoilers! Thank you.*Cover made with Canva*Towns, places, people, businesses, and everything mentioned in this story is fiction. Any resemblance to real life people or places is completely coincidental and kind of creepy.