Roses and Thorns

Roses and Thorns

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Ivelle Preston had a perfectly normal life. She grew up in small English town, and she always wished she had a more adventurous life. Her wish came true when she moved to London. Her life changed in a few month. Someone killed her mother, but the police says it was just a robbery. In her last letter her mother asked her to find one of her old friends Margareth Lloyd. After the letter Ivelle finds herself in a whole new world, surrounded by magical creatures, and in the middle of an upcoming war. Will she be able to save, the world she barely know, or will the evil win?~"You are possibly the worst apprentice I've ever trained." laughed the man. "Thank you, for the encouragement. " she rolled her eyes and lifted her sword. "Let's get back to work.""That's the spirit!" the man drew out his sword "Ready?""Ready like hell."~Best rankings:#11 in Fantasy creatures (2022. 03. 06.)…

Reckless Fearless Careless | ✓

Reckless Fearless Careless | ✓

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"What are you doing here?" I ask but it comes out as a sob. I don't want him, or anyone for that matter, to see me like this. I'm a wreck. Wyatt doesn't seem to mind though. He softly brushes the remaining tears from my face with his thumb. "I saw you run out of the canteen, green eyes. I couldn't just leave you here to cry because that would go against the tutor code.""Tutor code?" I ask, puzzled. "Yes, the tutor code. It states that a student must make sure his tutor is never upset or crying and if he does ever find her like this it's his job to make her smile at any cost," he tells me. "You just made that up.""Maybe I did but that doesn't matter. Come on," he says, extending his hand out to me."Where are we going?""You'll see."~*~*~Aurora is a normal seventeen year old, happy and content with life. However, this all changes the day her boyfriend of two years, James, breaks up with her. Naturally, she's crushed. The icing on the cake is why he did it. Apparently she's 'too boring'. Determined to prove him wrong, she strikes a deal with the school's notorious bad boy, Wyatt King. She'll tutor him in maths if he teaches her to be reckless, fearless and careless. Can Aurora overcome the odds and do what she planned? Or perhaps someone will stop her on her mission to win over James.Maybe this isn't as easy as she thought it would be. Maybe she takes things a little too far. And just maybe making a deal with the bad boy isn't such a smart idea. ~*~*~*contains mature language*#9 in high school 20/02/19#1 in young love 14/03/19#2 in chicklit 27/03/19#1 in heartbreak 08/04/19#21 in teenfiction 26/08/20#10 in romance 26/08/20#1 in bad boy 02/04/21…

Finding Ourselves Together (READ REVAMP VERSION - IN WAVES)

Finding Ourselves Together (READ REVAMP VERSION - IN WAVES)

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🚨 DON'T READ THIS VERSION. This story has been rewritten into a separate book with a different title. The new and better version, IN WAVES, can be found on my profile. Please read that one instead! 🚨__________________________________________"What would you do if you weren't afraid?" His eyes gazed over my face like smooth green emeralds in the darkness, lingering on my ruby lips momentarily before looking back up again. It wasn't an easy question; maybe it was for some people, but not for me.Starting her junior year of high school, seventeen-year-old Lia thought her plan to date the wealthy football star was enough to break out of her comfort zone for the year, but things don't always go as planned. She had no idea what lay ahead of her when the adventurous, passionate and jaw-droppingly attractive Nate crashes into her life instead, showing her how to live and throwing her into a world of total chaos and heartbreaking romance. As Lia battles her conflicting feelings for the damaged soul she connects with, she discovers that love and emotions are never simple. There's always going to be something - or someone - standing in the way.[17+]✘ Mature themes, strong language and sensitive topics ✘Highest Rank#3 in comingofage (October 2019)…

Mahingga

Mahingga

1,689 87 32

FULL STORY IS UPLOADED. Free to readAfter his brother is taken, Ako hesitantly teams up with a foreign girl to go save him from a continent of warring nations. Once there, he learns that his family's technology could be the key to not only saving his brother, but his entire island nation. This story came to me shortly after returning to America. I'd just been living in the Philippines and found something magical and beautiful there. Most of the names of people and locations originate from Filipino words in the Tagalog language.For example, Mahingga, the name of the of the island where the story starts, means "rest" in Tagalog. I wanted to the story to be funny and adventurous with a sense of wonder.I hope you enjoy the story, and I'm happy to hear any feedback.…

Bagsy Beetlehorn and the Vampire Affairs (The Bagsy Chronicles 4)

Bagsy Beetlehorn and the Vampire Affairs (The Bagsy Chronicles 4)

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When a shady acting troupe casts for their production of Vampire Affairs, something sinister is afoot. But with mounting evidence that Bagsy has The Sight, growing reconciliation between Greenda and Emmeline, torturous private lessons from Professor Starrett and Mezrielda's defeatism, by the time someone notices, it may be too late.Then again, the acting troupe aren't the only ones up to something...This is the fourth of a seven book sequel series set in the Harry Potter universe and following the journey of Bagsy Beetlehorn through her time at Hogwarts, containing all original characters, magic, plot lines and themes but with the familiar flavour of the Wizarding World. Comments and likes highly appreciated!…

Afraid of being confident

Afraid of being confident

5,069 177 27

Leslie is a normal student with normal problems. She has more curves than other girls and needs money desperatly. Will she take the given chance to earn money to start a new adventurous part of her life? Will she bare with her demons and the pressure of having a perfect body to appeal men. Or will she finally start to love herself and be confident...…

My Soul Is In The Sky (Completed)✔️

My Soul Is In The Sky (Completed)✔️

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*A Wattpad Featured Story *Synopsis:What will you do when you live in the history? When a California girl found herself transported into ancient China, she thought she was going to coast along. She learns quickly how wrong that was. She struggled to survive and to deal with poverty, discrimination, and the war between Han and Xiongnu. In the midst of all, she found love, or she thought so. Reviews: "I cried my eyes out. " ---Wattpad reader "This is a masterpiece." ---Wattpad reader "A fascinating read to an adventure into a tumultuous and defining period of Chinese history. Cultural and historical milieus made vivid and imitate through the eyes of a teenage girl." ----- Amazon reviewer "The author weaves and develops Shiaonu's character with these underpinning questions. Shiaonu's irrepressible personality powers her forward through fear, danger, and sorrow. Her kindness and smarts protect her. She touches and enriches so many lives. And yet, when the tsunami of history flows through, she finds her way, something transcends time and space." --- Amazon Reviewer "Who said the romance is dead?" --- Wattpad reader "If this book becomes a movie, I will watch it a thousand times." --- Wattpad reader "I love it!!! Thank you for making a beautiful story and I also learned so much. Your story makes me laugh and I like it so much. " --- Wattpad reader "This story has led me through a series of such emotional rollercoasters that I'm at loss for words. This book has truly been inspirational with a love story that sails through time. " --- Wattpad reader||A Wattpad Featured Story || *All Rights Reserved *All pictures and videos belong to their rightful owners.…

The Tarot Catcher

The Tarot Catcher

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Rylan Kerr always thought that something was "off" about him. But he could never pinpoint why that was. After all, he was just a regular 17-year-old, small town kid, right? There couldn't be anything "special" about him. Well, he now knows what makes him special, but he wishes that he didn't. For he is the TAROT CATCHER...Long ago, a mystical set of Tarot cards was created, with varying degrees of powers and abilities for the one who possesses them. The Ouroboros deck is the most powerful, and highly dangerous, object in all of Creation. And what's worse, is the wrong person knows about it, and wants to bring all of the cards together and release the deck's ultimate power...the complete control of time. Now, Rylan, along with his band of friends, including the girl he longs for, mustPrepare himself and learn to harness his new powers in order to save the world. For if the High Witch, who will stop at NOTHING to obtain the power of the deck, releases them, the entire universe as we know it is about to change. And, think, Rylan thought he was an ordinary kid...CATCH YOUR DESTINY…

She Quotes Yesterday

She Quotes Yesterday

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The story of... I'm kidding. I don't have a clue where this book is going, yet.*A shout out to the very awesome @LoverOfYourNightmare for making the beautiful front cover!**Note that this book has no swearing, but I can't promise anything about the comments.…

a book of short stories

a book of short stories

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Each chapter is its own story, and not related to the other chapters in any way unless otherwise marked.MandalaGenre: General FictionShe has no name, and her world is unlike anyone else's, and no one could understand unless they try to know her, and usually people don't have much patience to try.Every Soul a StarGenre: General FictionChristy and Jacob are celebrating 50 years of marriage together out in the Arizona desert, something feels a little off throughout, but they just set aside their gut feeling and enjoying their time together. Even if they had thought about what could be wrong, there's nothing they could have done about it.Less is MoreGenre: General FictionSonny is a young adult recently out of college and has a love for otters. He is having a lot of trouble managing everything in his life, and his super-hero life is taking over for the worst. And the universe is telling him to just drop it. For once, he listens.A Rare Occurrence in GreylandsGenre: Fantasy and WerewolfA teen-aged werewolf, named Ash, lives in the world of Greylands. A place filled with dragons, vampires and werewolves of all kinds. Ash is a very adventurous spirit. One day in particular, he decides to explore an area within his borders that he hadn't explored before. He meets someone new and interesting.…

Things We Can't Say

Things We Can't Say

4,040 794 41

-a THAT'S A GOOD QUESTION spinoff!-Eleven years ago, the Donahue family was torn apart when their father sold out their pack to a group of ravenous werewolf hunters. The oldest, Violet, was sent overseas with her mother to be shown off in circuses and plays, while the youngest, Jamie, was forced into the wolf fighting rings in Atlanta. Though Violet and Jamie are reunited, they are far from patching up the family they once had.Following the events of THAT'S A GOOD QUESTION and SOMETHING I DON'T KNOW, Violet and Jamie set off in search of their estranged mother, worried she--as they were--is suffering and in danger. Their search will carry them across Europe and Asia, earn them new friends and new foes, and demand a new resolve.However, when strange rumors begin to pop up surrounding a mysterious "Ghost Wolf," the brother and sister duo may have to face the fact that their mother is not the woman they once knew.Old friends. New flames. Strange stories.Follow Violet and Jamie's tumultuous journey across the wider world to rescue the woman they know and love.…

BETWEEN DREAMS AND REALITY

BETWEEN DREAMS AND REALITY

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Between Dreams and Reality is a heartwarming coming-of-age story about friendship, love, and the bittersweet journey of growing up.Elliot Daniels and Sienna Reyes have been inseparable since childhood, their bond forged on sunlit beaches and late-night adventures in their small coastal town of Seaview. Elliot, a quiet and introspective artist, finds solace in sketching the world around him, while Sienna, a bold and adventurous spirit, is the light that brings color to his life. Together, they've shared every milestone, every secret-but as high school graduation approaches, they begin to realize that something more has been simmering beneath the surface.With college and the uncertainties of adulthood looming ahead, Elliot and Sienna are faced with the reality that their lives are about to change forever. In a desperate bid to hold onto their bond, they plan one last adventure: a summer camping trip at Pinewood Lake. It's meant to be a celebration of their friendship, but as they spend more time alone under the stars, they're forced to confront the unspoken feelings that have lingered between them for years.Will their connection withstand the inevitable changes that life brings? Or will the transition from friendship to love blur the line between dreams and reality?Between Dreams and Reality is a touching exploration of young love and the delicate moments that define who we become. Perfect for fans of emotional, character-driven stories, this novel will resonate with anyone who has ever faced the thrill and heartache of leaving childhood behind.…

Big City Villain | BOOK ONE

Big City Villain | BOOK ONE

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He's a villain, and he's proud of it. Coal Black worked hard to achieve his bad boy persona on a super level. Literally.Seventeen and facing the normal challenges of high school, Coal must also deal with a superpower ban and a couple brand new villains bent on ridding King City of every last superhero, starting with his twin brother, Ben (Mister Tightie-Whitey. AKA: Anti-Gravity).With a chance to seek revenge on the very organization that tortured and placed him under his ban, Coal must decide which side he actually stands with. All without, of course, revealing his secrets that could quite literally bring all of King City to its knees. But where would the fun be if there weren't any stakes?(Blurb for the original version is below)Seventeen-year-old Coal Black takes being the bad boy to a whole new level. A super level.Known as the city's terrifying super villain, Headphones, Coal works hard to keep his bad reputation intact despite being banned from using his powers. But things soon take a drastic turn when a deadly vigilante threatens to destroy his whole world.And when his secrets threaten to come out, how far will Coal go to keep everything from unraveling?With jaw-dropping secrets around every corner, edge of your seat intensity and cliffhangers leaving you wondering if you'll slip, who'll make it out alive?~UPDATES ON SATURDAY/SUNDAYAn oddly nonviolent superhero novel.REVAMPED VERSION PLUS UNEDITED VERSION. Big City Duology book one. PUBLISHED find it on Amazon today!Began: December 2016. Finished: March 2017. Rewrite: February 2024 (while I'm ill, so that's fun)…

Seabound [English Translation]

Seabound [English Translation]

830 121 41

She was determined to reveal the secrets of her past and to do so, she went to Venetta under a false name. But the adventure was more dangerous than she thought.Seabound is the first book of dilogy involving magicians, outlaws, sea monsters, and sweet romance.It's action-packed story set in the mysterious city where everyone hides their true faces behind masks.The translation was made by my sister, Mia Velisarova.We couldn't pick a name for the book for a long time: Heart of a Seagull or Seabound. The title Seabound is best suited for a series of books :)This novel also available on the RoyalRoad: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/31503/seabound…

Arcana

Arcana

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When a carnival blows into Brishen Proudley's mid-western town one stormy, autumn night, he has no idea how completely it will change his life. Already, life is strange enough with the telekinetic powers that have always plagued and bewildered him, powers that have only gained intensity with adolescence. Even the Benedictine monks, Brishen's guardians, are at a loss for how to guide him. But then the dreams begin, of the dark man and the hall with three doors, and Brishen knows he must consult his precious pack of tarot cards, all that is left of his gypsy heritage. Card by card, the clues encoded in the tarot lead Brishen and his new friends, Katie and Abe, into the dark labyrinth of a carnival trailer, a portal into chapters of history long dead and gone. But haven't they been here before? The mystery unfolds on the wooded slopes of the Carpathians in 16th century Transylvania, in the salons of 19th century New York City, and comes to its fateful conclusion in the war-torn theater of Nazi Germany. Slowly, they discover the nature of their latent powers, newly reawakened. Brishen finds mastery over the physical universe, while Katie becomes adept in the art of seeing past and future, even as their love for each other blossoms, a love forged long ago in the ancient pact that has bound them now through many lifetimes. But will they be able to protect what remains of their sacred trust from the dark man who seeks to finish what was begun in the Serapeum of Old Alexandria? What purpose draws them through time, and towards what ultimate test? Whatever it is, each of them senses there is more at stake than just their lives -- no less than the balance of good and evil in the world.…

Winged

Winged

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The beat of wings in the crisp morning air hits the ears of a being with large, beautiful, outstretched wings. To us, and angel; she rises from her bed. Stretching out her messy wings and her thin arms, she leaps from her slumber and rushes out the door. The light hits her eyes, and as they come to focus, the world opens up to her. The cloudy terrain surrounding her looked endless, swaths of white that hung overhead or loomed below. It was as if the world sparkled, and everything glowed.Uroda and Stracony have always been friends, and have always lived in the Sokol sector. Those have been constants for their entire lives. Uroda wished it wasn't. At least, the living with the Sokol and being banned from the ground- it was so much more colorful than clouds after clouds!- had always bothered her. She itched to explore the world; see the other sectors she only read about; find people that wouldn't point out her ugly wings so often; find her purpose in life! If, of course, her parents would stop nagging her. Also... if Stracony ever agreed to leave with her. He was always timid, and wasn't fond of her 'dangerous' and 'ridiculous' plans. He'd show him, she'd escape to the world and bring back something incredible so that he'd HAVE to come! The problem was getting there...Stracony, however, was fine staying where she was; close to the stars and oblivious to the world below. He liked it that way, and did NOT want to be dragged into another one of Uroda's schemes. Last time he did, he wasn't allowed to leave the castle for at least a week. If he had to scrub another dish, he'd be seriously upset. Little do they know, they were about to be thrown into an adventure which would change their friendship and world forever. It was only a matter of time before the beasts of below breached through.…

Just in Fifteen Days

Just in Fifteen Days

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"I don't want you to go," I said, hugging him tight."Fifteen days and you already fell in love?" He smirked, flirting for the first time in his life, as he hugged me back.~~~~~~~~Natalie Garner is your girl-next-door, always lending a helping hand and wanting to see everyone around her merry. She has her sadness hidden behind all her extrovert activities. She's this excited girl, a bunch of happiness and energy looking for fun in her life alongside stalking people on Instagram. She has almost a perfect life with her hardworking mother, a soul sister in her best-friend, Charlotte and a brother from another mother, Steve.Ashton Kingsley, a surprisingly decent guy, enters in her life, with a perfectly cliché entry by getting bumped into her. He's this super polite guy, who primarily lives for his sister and earns money through the adventurous activities he goes on. He's repulsed by the word -love. He never wants to fall in love once that he has suffered a serious heartbreak.And did I mention - Ashton has travelled all the way from Australia only to get bumped with Natalie in America? Yes, he did, except it was his shining silver fate which made him meet Natalie, when he had actually come there for his work and money. It's this mystical aura that draws Natalie closer to Aston who has no clue what games his mind, or rather his heart, is playing on him.What do you think would happen when America meets Australia, when an extrovert tries to blend in with an introvert? Would the repulsion take place? Or would it strike friendship between them?If yes, would it last over the miles that would separate their bond, or would it morph itself into something else? And what?…

The Event Horizon

The Event Horizon

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He smelt of cologne, of undeniable trouble, broken promises, and the certainty of regret. In an alternate universe, one where she was self-assured and adventurous, he'd be perfect for her; perfect enough to get her mind off The Incident. But this was this universe, and in this current plane of existence, Nova was a good girl. Good girls like Nova just didn't entertain relationships of any kind with promiscuous boys like Rylan.-When talented and creative Nova loses her shine after an unfair breakup, her meddling friends submit her resume to a side job that ends up connecting her to someone that unexpectedly changes her entire outlook on life.…