Hashtag is a new kind of superhero, born in the digital age of social media and influencers. His ultimate weapon - his mind. Harnessing the unique ability to read and control minds, Hashtag uses his gifts to take down the city's most corrupt elites. But he's not alone. Helping him carry out his noble mission is his legion of millions of loyal followers. Part social media influencer, part superhero, Hashtag is among the most powerful forces in the world.…
The old world is dead.After a major catastrophe rocks the planet, massive tsunamis swallow coastlines and destroy cities. The remaining survivors desperately seek refuge in the only place left - inland Africa. All nations are now on one land.Battling environmental threats, a total lack of infrastructure, and a breakdown of law and order, civility erodes as a violent clash of cultures are forced to co-habitat on an land in which they were not invited. New identities and tribes form. Some rise to power, while others become enslaved.In the midst of this chaos, one man searches for meaning while clinging to a small sliver of hope that one day he will reunite with his lost love.…
The greatest tragedy the world has ever known turned out to be the ultimate catalyst for change. In the wake of World War III, which decimated most of the world's population, the remaining survivors vowed to not continue to repeat the same mistakes of the past. Fortunately, they had something previous generations did not have - advanced technology. The year is 2117 and this once shattered civilization has become prosperous again. Innovative forms of technology have enabled them to abandon the old model and re-engineer a better way of living for all. Brain implants and genetic modifications have made an entire population educated, healthy, and kind. Despite the benefits of this technology, it has created some unforeseen side effects that threaten humankind's existence. When technology proves to be inept at solving the world's problem, a new hope emerges in the unlikeliest form - a young orphan girl.***Cyberpunk, dystopian, technology, future, futurism, scifi, heroine, prodigy...…
Against many people's fears and warnings, A.I. started off as an innocent project spawned by the curiosities of scientists and tech entrepreneurs alike. It eventually evolved into a complete robot uprising.It has been 5 years since the Automation War has ended. Billions of lives have been lost and disrupted. Society hardly resembles that which we once knew. The remaining survivors have attempted to pick up the pieces of their once shattered lives.Learning from their mistakes of the past, A.I. has been outlawed and strict measures are in place to protect the human species from extinction.Out of the rubble, a new government has formed and risen to power. They call themselves The Shadow - a group of anonymous hackers who control every aspect of civilization. They monitor its citizens through chip implants, which measure every aspect of their lives from their happiness, productivity, and overall contribution to society, etc. Low performers are systematically round up, and shipped off to be executed.In a hyper-connected world where every move is tracked and even predicted, nine strangers must figure out how to stop this group and restore order in the world.***A cyberpunk thriller set in a futuristic world. AI, artificialintelligence, brainimplants, dystopian, genetics, modification, prodigy, scifi, tech, technology, underground, geneticengineering, DNA, computers, readtogether...…
Self-made billionaire, Trevor Morrison, recounts his life from being a poor kid from a small town to creating one of the largest companies in the world, all before his 30th birthday. A true underdog tale is told in The Art of the Hustle. When Trevor Morrison graduated high school, he was desperate to find his purpose in life. With a lack of money and viable options at his disposal, he eagerly took advantage of the first opportunity to come his way. The harsh realities of the world were soon revealed as people who he thought he could trust betrayed him. The only thing that he could count on was his hustle - namely his wits and his insatiable desire to forge ahead despite a multitude of setbacks.***Billionaire, business, startup, hustle, money, millionaire, success, struggle...…
Oxygen is the new currency. Those who have it, survive. Those who don't, die.Following a cataclysmic event, which killed over 99% of the world's living organisms, life on Earth nothing more than a hopeless struggle to survive. The planet is dying and only a handful of cities around the world remain. Humanity is on the brink of extinction.Living in a rundown part of town of a once hyper-connected city, recovering drug addict, Kade Casey is a rider for hire. With fleeting memories of better times, Kade clings to a sliver of hope that one day he and his sick mother will be safe.Kade's main employer, a ruthless dictator who controls the city, has a new assignment for him - deliver a mysterious package of great value to a neighbouring city. The payment is ten times the amount of any previous job. A tempting offer, but Kade assesses the risks. Along the way are endless dangers from lawless bands of scavengers, environmental hazards, equipment failure, and overcoming physical limitations.When Kade refuses the job, he is beaten and his mother's life is threatened. On the run, a bounty is placed on his head by a vengeful criminal mastermind, the whereabouts of a mysterious package may be the only thing keeping him alive.***The Rider is a pulse-pounding cyberpunk thriller set in a futuristic world. The story of an unlikely hero destined to restore hope in humanity, but first he must restore it within himself. cyberpunk, dystopian, future, futuristic, tech, technology, technothriller, toxic, oxygen, artificialintelligence, robots, ai, motorcycle, drones, scifi, sciencefiction, wattpad, wattpadstars, wattpadbookshelves, wattpadauthors, underdog, dna, genetics, readtogether***…
Seventeen-year old pizza delivery boy Joe Smith lives a simple life - he has a bike, a job, and a crush on a girl. That's about it. He doesn't have dreams beyond working on the family farm and continuing to live in the same rural community in which he was born. Until one night when everything changed. After finishing his shift at the pizzeria, he heads home, riding his bike down a lonesome stretch of highway. Guided by the dim glow from the moonlight and a small light affixed to his helmet, he battles fatigue as he struggles to peddle the long distance home.When a strange object flies overhead fast and low, and crashes into a neighbour's cornfield, Joe is quick to investigate. Thinking it was a small plane or a downed satellite, Joe rushes to the scene of the crash. What he discovers is far beyond anything he has ever seen or even imagined before. The strange craft is definitely not from this planet.Hiding among the tall stalks of corn, Joe watches with caution as a mysterious being crawls out from the rubble.Alien, aliens, area51, artificialintelligence, space, farmboy, future, environment, society, ufo, humanity, conspiracy, smalltown, urban, wattpadstar, wattpadstars, alieninvasion, alien-abduction, AI....…
When you're on top, there's always someone wanting to bring you down. The meteoric rise of Unity Inc. catapulted Trevor Morrison into a stratosphere of success few ever achieve. Now as the name and face of a global empire, Trevor was receiving a lot of attention and praise for creating one of the largest financial tech companies in the world. For the first time, he was financially free, free to pursue his passions, and passionate about the woman of his dreams. He felt as though he was on top of the world and finally the master of his destiny. However, the higher a person climbs, the harder they tend to fall. After experiencing a sudden and unexpected setback, Trevor once again hit rock bottom. Amid his misfortune, he inadvertently stumbles upon an alternative path to success as he questions his life's purpose and the true meaning of happiness. Equipped with a new perspective and lease on life, he returns to his roots to take on the greatest challenge he has yet to face.***billionaire, millionaire, hustle, business, startup, entrepreneur, urban, wattpadstar...…
A quick and easy guide outlining my novel writing process. If you'd rather watch a video about this and other writing tips, please visit my website www.EdwardMullen.com or my YouTube channel.…
Nick and Amy have a great life - they live together, play together, and have just planned their European trip for the summer. On the first leg of their trip, they set off to Bucharest, Romania. On one of their guided tours, they break off from the pack and soon discover that everyone has mysteriously vanished without explanation and without a trace - not just the people in their tour, but everyone in the world. Confused and deeply saddened by this strange turn of events, the young couple try to make the most of the situation. The internet still works, but isn't getting updated, the town's fuel supply will likely last them a lifetime, and there's enough food so they will never go hungry. They have no choice but to adapt to this new life they have been thrust into, but all the while there is something unsettling about the unexplained disappearance of every person on the planet. They wanted adventure, and they found it. But this is just the beginning...***Adventure, dystopian, mystery, technology, scifi, Romania, travel…
From the author of Prodigy and The Art of the Hustle comes the highly anticipated third novel from Edward Mullen. Available now in eBook stores! Working as a stock clerk in a small-town grocery store only served as a constant reminder that Ben Owen's life was meaningless. After a series of devastating events stripped him of everything he had, Ben hit rock bottom. To swing luck in his favour, temptation beckoned him at every turn. He had the opportunity to regain not only what he had lost, but so much more. But Ben soon realized everything he gained came at a price. At its core, The Secret Manuscript is a riveting tale about a broken human spirit triumphing in the face of adversity, by any means necessary.***friendship, inheritance, secret, thriller, mystery, manuscript, timetravel, wattpadstar...…
The highly anticipated sequel to the cult-classic Prodigy is now available in print and eBook stores! One year has passed since Alexandra Gray became the symbol of hope for society. Sheathed in the undercurrent of Tokyo, Alex has remained out of the public eye, desperately trying to reclaim a piece of her old life, all the while searching for her purpose. Becoming close with a group of rogue hackers, Alex is offered a chance to escape the burdens of fame and slip back into a life she once knew. But upon placing her trust in the hands of people with ulterior motives, she discovers the misstep could have serious repercussions on the world - consequences far more dire than even her betrayers may realize. Now it is up to Alex to contain the situation and undo the damage that she has inadvertently caused. Standing in her way is an elusive and powerful foe who will stop at nothing to avenge a wrong that has been committed against him.***prodigy, synesthesia, metahuman, scifi, future, futurism, technology, female, femalemaincharacter, genetic, magic, powers, superhero, telepathy, dystopian...…
Picking up where the last story left off, our hero finds herself alone and afraid. Her mission is to locate her father and bring him home. With nothing but her wits, she must use her gifts to outsmart her adversaries. New threats and challenges emerge at every turn that require fast-thinking, bravery, and a little luck. Alex is game for the challenge, as always standing defiantly in the face of adversity. But this time, she calls upon some unfamiliar faces to aid her in her quest.***alien, extraterrestrial, dystopian, future, metahuman, female, heroine, prodigy, synethstesia, superhero, technology, space, planet, stars, wattpadstars...…
Friday Flash Fiction is exactly what it sounds like - flash fiction that comes out every Friday. This is a new writing exercise that I'm trying. I take a random photo and tell a story about it in roughly 500 words. It's not easy, it's not always good, but I thought I would share with you readers in case you need something quick and easy to read every week. Most of the photos are sci-fi with elements of horror. So I hope you enjoy them!***flash, fiction, flashfiction, scifi, fantasy, short, shortstory, fff, flashfictionfriday, horror, scary, wattpad, wattpadstars, watts2019, space, aliens, beasts…
humor, humour, spider, spiders, funny, therapy, shortstory...***Here's a quick and fun story I wrote this morning in one sitting. For those who follow me on social, you'll know I have a tumultuous relationship with spiders in my house. I thought it would fun to sit down with a spider and hash out our differences. If I were the spider, what would I say? From this, perhaps there is a way for me to show more empathy toward my unwanted housemates.…
Welcome to Movie Pitch Monday, a YouTube series I started recently to pitch hypothetical and fun movie ideas. As with all my pitches, they come with a YouTube video so if you don't feel like reading, take a journey with me through my mind and explore my brand of creativity.…
HYPE is coming-of-age story that focuses on fashion, friends, and the future. Think Gossip Girl meets Harmony Korine's Kids. It has a diverse cast of characters from different economic classes all coming together through fashion, music, dance, art, and hip hop culture.Nylah Jordan lives with her family in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She is the only daughter of wealthy businessman and aspiring politician, John Jordan, and her attractive socialite mother Beth Jordan. While Nylah is beautiful and stylish in her own way, she doesn't exactly fit in with the other pretty and popular girls at her high school, who are always gossiping about boys, fashion, and the community of elites that their parents associate with. Nylah on the other hand has an affinity for disobeying her parents, sneaking out late at night, and being a part of the underground hip hop scene made up of artists, poets, and dancers.One night while riding a train in New York, she meets Ethan Diaz, a scruffy kid from a troubled past. Ethan lives with his single mother in Brooklyn. Despite coming from opposites ends of the socio-economic spectrum, the pair form a bond over their love of sneakers and street wear fashion, and their shared disdain of the superficial and vain Manhattan elites.*** This story is a submission to the ShawRocketFundContest…
When a young prodigy from an inner city projects makes it big in the world of tech, he vows to use his new found money, power, and influence for good and rejuvenate his community.…
Rick Harper had it all - a beautiful family, a large suburban home, and was on the fast track to becoming partner at his firm. When a downturn in the economy hit the country, this unemployed family man does whatever it takes to provide for his loved ones.…
An unexplained phenomenon baffles the small town of Oak Ridge as several townspeople who were previously thought to be dead have suddenly returned. When others go missing, the town becomes divided as people blame the returned for the mysterious disappearances.…