Hey-its-CC

{ON HOLD.} If you hear the Grandfather Clock strikee twelve, don't think, don't look back, just run.After Cassandra's daughter becomes ill due to an evil witch's magic, she knows it's all down to her, to save her daughter before the curse takes its final toll. Before it takes her daughter away. She'd do anything to save her, even trust a strange-looking woman she just met. Can Cassandra save, Angela her daughter before it's too late? ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••2nd place in The Plasma Awards {Current Word Count: 4,745}{Goal: 10,000}(Pls note, if you are reading this story on any website that isn't Wattpad it isn't authorised to be on that site. You might also be at risk of a malware attack. To continue reading the rest of the book for free and safely please go to Wattpad and search for Hey_its_CC or by the book name.)…

warriorcats1116

Roman was a peasant boy, who always wanted to be a prince. However, he has no royal blood in him at all. He would have to settle for being a knight instead. Eventually, becomes King Thomas' closest and most loyal friend. One day, he is scouting the woods, looking for danger, when he comes across a man, with a snake eye and scales. he stranger compliments Roman, and promises him he'd have all he'd ever dreamed of; even becoming a prince. "I'll... I'll be a prince..?""No, your majesty, you will be a /king./"The stranger gives Roman a big bouquet of red roses, instructing him to hand them out to all that he meets, promising that they'll love him. So he does. And everyone does indeed love him. But only a few weeks later, the same man approaches Roman with a crown of roses. "Every king needs a crown," he says and puts the rose crown on Roman's head, and the instant he does so, all the color drains from the petals until they turn pitch black. Anyone who had been pricked by the roses falls into a zombie-like daze, and anyone unaffected flees to the edge of the kingdom.Roman becomes a twisted version of himself, and 'kingnaps' King Thomas, taking control of the entire castle.Meanwhile, Royal advisor, Logan, and two castle staff, Virgil and Patton, very close to the crown, gather every unaffected person and go to the edge of the kingdom. Virgil, being one of Roman's close childhood friend and desperate to get him back, plans to attack the castle, but will he make it in time?Original Idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNqneoesKvw Thomas Sanders: https://www.youtube.com/user/Thatsthat24I don't own the characters, nor do I own the cover art. Credit to thepastelpeach and Thomas Sanders.…

riex777

This story revolves around the journey of two total opposite persons in discovering the real key to total healing, long lasting happiness, and most of all--- love.Mage Helenisse Vermonte is listed by Vogue magazine as the world's most successful Bachelorette for five consecutive years. She has captured the hearts of many men in all genders, not only for her beauty and killer body, but also because of her bright mind, skillful hands, and pleasing character. People seem to label her as "Ms. Perfect," with a perfect face, body, career, character, and family, overall--- a perfect life. but beyond their knowledge, she was a broken girl who masks her deepest pains, bitter memories, and darkest secrets with her sweet smiles. Beyond the facade lies a badly shattered soul. To hide her demons from others, and to spare her heart from further scars, she built her walls so high up and sturdy that no one could every break... but what happens when a rather dashing and mouthwatering mysterious man appears in her life?Will she give herself another chance to love again and break her vow to herself? Or will she stay stubborn to keep the walls that she has built and ignore what she feels inside? Will she finally find her "happily-ever-after" in him? or just another heartbreaker"? Author's note:Hey, sweethearts! This is my first ever published story and I need your support. Do vote, read, comment, and share. Tha k you sooo much! Love, riex❤️Infringement not intended. The picture in the story's cover is not mine. Credits to pinterest.…

KaylaBignall

Annalise Cadieux was raised in New York, and always dreamed of Broadway. Ever since seeing Phantom when she was a child, and even flying to London for the sequel and 25th anniversary, she has longed to play Christine. Finally, at 24, she has a shot at being one of the youngest Christine's on Broadway. She thinks she is prepared, until a strange voice in her mirror offers to help her prepare even more. Erik Destler was born...wrong. With a malformed face, a ear for the music under silence, and an inability to age past his twenties. Ever since he lost his Christine, he had not left his realm behind reality where music was the ruling power. Until one day the voice he knew so well reaches his ears once more. When Erik finds Anna, unknowingly the reincarnation of the very Christine she is auditioning to become, he is surprised to find a young woman much more spirited than his former love. But despite it, he finds himself again falling for her. And has no idea she's already fallen for him, and longs for him to be real. Their love is stronger than any barrier, and this is their story. *disclaimer, this is just a feel-good story. No conflict*…

oaresearchpaper

Psoralea corylifolia, a Chinese medicinal plant belonging to the Fabaceae family, has long been esteemed in various traditional medicine systems. Recent scrutiny into its phytochemistry and pharmacology unveils a treasure trove of secondary metabolites, totaling 63, delineated into six structural categories: flavonoids, meroterpenes, furanocoumarins, coumestans, steroids, and phenolic compounds. Foremost among these compounds is bakuchiol, a meroterpene gaining traction in the cosmetic industry for its noted anti-aging and anti-acne properties. Furanocoumarins like psoralen and isopsoralen exhibit efficacy in treating psoriasis and vitiligo by inducing skin pigmentation. Moreover, the spectrum of bioactivities demonstrated by other secondary metabolites from P. corylifolia is vast, encompassing antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-obesity, hepatoprotective, estrogenic, osteogenic, and anticancer effects. Looking ahead, the study underscores both challenges and opportunities for advancing research and development in this domain. Key focal points include optimizing extraction and isolation techniques, standardizing and controlling the quality of plant materials and extracts, elucidating mechanisms of action and molecular targets, and assessing the safety and toxicity profiles of secondary metabolites. In conclusion, P. corylifolia emerges as a botanical gem, poised to unlock novel pharmaceutical and cosmetic avenues. Its multifaceted pharmacological potential underscores its significance in contemporary medicine and warrants further exploration and harnessing of its bioactive constituents.…

Kaelscion

****TRIGGER WARNING****THIS STORY CONTAINS REFERENCES TO AND DEMONSTRATIONS OF SELF-HARM, SUICIDAL IDEATION AND PLANNING, AND MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY STRUGGLING WITH THESE FEELINGS, PLEASE LEAVE THIS STORY ON THE SHELF AND REACH OUT TO A PROFESSIONAL OR YOUR LOCAL CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR HELP, SUPPORT, AND UNDERSTANDING. I WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO READ MY WORK BUT NEVER WANT TO CAUSE MY READERS' STRUGGLES TO ESCALATE DUE TO IT. JUST KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED AND SUPPORTED, NO MATTER WHAT YOUR STRUGGLES MAY BE TELLING YOU. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING YOU AND FOR YOUR INTEREST IN MY WORK. PLEASE BE SAFE!====================================Gaerwyn is a young man from the village of Cypress, a small trading post in the northern mountainous region of Al'Gand, home of the finest steel in the Five Districts. He is the son of a local logger and a foreigner who teaches children at the village school. Possessed of an exceptional mind and ruthless curiosity, Gaerwyn's differences from his neighbors and endless feelings of disappointing his beloved mother weigh him with a heavy burden. A burden that built in him immense self-hatred and internal guilt leading him to a single truth: he is the problem that must be solved. In a decision he believes is the wish of all who know him, Gaerwyn has decided to solve the problem of himself. As he takes a boat to the deepest part of his beloved mountain lake, Gaerwyn ties the anchor rope about his waist to make his death look like an accident. Then, he hears his mother's scream coming from that nearby bank. Abandoning his plans for a moment, Gaerwyn rushes to her aid, only to set in motion events that have been feared for thousands of years, the return of The Duke of Shadows.…