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What would you give up to dive into your favourite story?Romantic, sharp-tongued, with a tendency to fall in love with tall, dark-haired, brooding men--Leah is the archetype of the "Pride and Prejudice" fan. TV series, movies, comics, musicals: she has seen and read them all.For her birthday, Leah's friends and family pool together to get her the ultimate Janeite gift: the Bridge, a virtual-reality gaming device.By granting access to her five senses, she can live her favourite novel as the iconic Elizabeth Bennet!As she explores Regency England and quarrels with the infamous Darcy, Leah cannot help but digress from the original plot to suit her modern-woman convictions.The longer she plays, the weirder her beloved characters act, until the lines between fiction and reality blur.⚠️ Content and/or trigger warning ⚠️This story contains one scene of (unsuccessful) sexual coercion, and mentions domestic violence and death by domestic violence, which may be triggering for some readers.📖 Featured 19 times! Seen on: 📖@beauty@SpeculativeFiction@Humor@ContemporaryLit@retold@WattRevenge@ScienceFiction@mystery@StoriesUndiscovered@WattpadGaming@ChickLit@Fanfic@NA@generalfiction@classicauthors@WattpadHistoricalRomance@HistoricalFiction…

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Sam's day started like any other.The math homework didn't take long to complete. Susie was busy breaking stuff somewhere in the house. Mom managed to fail at making toast.So how come that very ordinary day ended at the morgue?Uncover it in this three-chapter-long story.Don't look at the tags if you don't want to get spoilers. You've been warned.<<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>>The main character is named Sam, which could be short for Samuel, Samantha, Samira, Samson...By not specifying Sam's gender, I hope I will allow all of you to relate to them, and to picture them the way you want.Cheers!<<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>>🥇 1st place in the "Short Story" category of The LY Awards 2020🥇 1st place in the "Short Story" category of The Spring Awards 2020🥇 1st place in the "Short Story" category of The Mermaid Awards 2020🥇 1st place in the "Short Story" category of The Fireworks Awards 2020🥇 1st place in the "Short Story" category of The Light Awards 2020🥇 1st place in the "Random" category of The Sunflower Awards 2020🥈 2nd place in the "Short Story" category of The Graphomania 2020🥈 2nd place in the "Short Story" category of The Perdurable 2020🥈 2nd place in the "Short Story Book Title" category of The LY Awards 2020🥈 2nd place in the "Paranormal/Spiritual" category of The Rosie Awards 2020🥉 3rd place in the "Short Story Book Cover" category of The LY Awards 2020🥉 3rd place in the "Short Story" category of The Shadow City Awards 2020🏆 Short lister of The Warrior Awards 2020Photo on the cover by Anthony Tran (Unsplash)…

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Since the killing of George Floyd on May 25th, the news have been relating the circumstances of his death and its aftermath.I've been turning down the volume during the reports for fear of shocking my toddlers, and also, to my great shame, because my sensitive soul couldn't bear the images of his last moments.But I won't stay silent any longer, nor will I turn down the volume again.I stand with Black people.Justice for George Floyd.#blacklivesmatterFeatured on:@NA ~ Take a seat and let it be | Mature Content and 18+ (September 15th, 2021)@NA ~ A piece of your mind | Poetry + ShortStory (September 15th, 2021)@CoffeeCommunity ~ One Shots (August 25th, 2020)@WattpadShortStory ~ Tissues Advised (July 13th, 2020)@NA ~ The timelines - General Fiction (July 2nd, 2020)Photo on the cover by Erik Mclean (Unsplash)…

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Still mending her heart after a toxic relationship, Makayla isn't in the mood for love. Her sister doesn't agree and sends Makayla to a matchmaking agency, whose algorithm is reputed infallible.While her personality and traits are analyzed, Makayla cannot help but start hoping to find the Perfect Guy--the one that will give her the courage to stop the downward spiral of depression.🏆 Winner of "Twist the Clichés" contest, @WattCliches, @NARomance, @YARomance (August 2020)📚 Featured on:@StoriesUndiscovered ~ Lunch Hour Short (May 1st, 2021)@ScienceFiction ~ Captain's Choice (April 16th, 2021)@ScienceFiction ~ Punk Fiction (April 16th, 2021)@ScienceFiction ~ Punk Fiction (January 19th, 2021)@WattpadShortStory ~ Another Time, Another Place (October 30th, 2020)@generalfiction ~ Finding Love | Romance (October 17th, 2020)@CoffeeCommunity ~ One Shots (October 8th, 2020)Cover made with Desygner…

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The sun slipped towards the horizon, painting the sky orange and yellow, fitting the clouds with golden rims. It seemed huge before it finally disappeared, setting everything aflame in a short moment of glory.But this sunset marked the end of an era. It was the beginning of something new.- Prompt from "January 2020: Sunset" contest, @ScienceFiction (January 2020)Photo on the cover by Max Kleinen (Unsplash)…

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It's not about the plague.It's not about survival.It's not about life amongst the undead.It's about the days, nay, the hours preceding the moment I realized that the world would never be the same again.🧟‍♂️ Featured in "... And Then There Were Zombies!" anthology:https://www.wattpad.com/837338050-and-then-there-were-zombies-day-one- Entry for "... And Then There Were Zombies!" contest, @WattpadZombies (January 2020)Photo on the cover by Nathan Wright (Unsplash)…

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Snow falls like feathers on your cheeks. You are shrouded by the bright glow of the Northern lights. You smile as you enter the gift shop. You know that you are going to change someone's life today.- Prompt from "January Free Write", @ContestsPhoto on the cover by Zane Lee (Unsplash)…

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Purely physical. Until emotions get in the way.***After a humiliating divorce, Nita swears off men. Resolved to never suffer again, she builds a fortress around her heart and prepares to celebrate her first Valentine's Day alone. Except a handsome stranger lands on her doorstep in the midst of a snow storm.As she embarks with him on a sensual journey, Nita struggles to keep their relationship casual, but she soon discovers no wall is thick or high enough against love.***Rated Mature for sex.…