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It's 1982, and newlywed Rosie McGee has just moved into an idealistic suburban cul-de-sac called Windsor Lane. As a good Christian girl, this is Rosie's dream come true... or at least, it should be. However, next-door-neighbor Scarlett Everly doesn't fit in with the rest of the good Christian wives in their neighborhood (she drinks, she sleeps around, and she doesn't even attend church!). Worse, Rosie's new husband suddenly seems utterly uninterested in her. Has he already been seduced by Scarlett? Or is Rosie simply too boring? After a honeymoon more closely resembling a funeral, Rosie gathers her courage and marches right up to Scarlett's door with a plea: teach me your ways. Scarlett agrees, with one condition: Rosie must model for her next painting.When the agreement leads to unexpected attraction, Rosie begins to question her own priorities. The warmth she once felt when holding Thomas's hand is nothing compared to what she feels when Scarlett is painting her.But a good Christian girl should not think of such things.Especially not in Windsor Lane.ONC 2025 prompt 53: On your honeymoon, you discover the most shocking truth about your spouse--one that could change everything.Also prompt 118: You're feeling trapped in your current relationship and can't shake the urge to break free.…

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In a world ruled by Demons, a noble Guardian interrogates a manipulative and far too attractive Demon prince. The Guardian must battle his own disobedient heart to uncover the palace's schemes and save what's left of humanity.Season 1 of Lord of the Night *** A noble Guardian, Remgar, is assigned to interrogate a captive Demon prince. Unfortunately, his captive is harder to hate than Remgar had hoped--and far too attractive. To save the dwindling human race from the dominion of Demons, Remgar must navigate a minefield of secret plots and disobedient hearts. Years ago, the Demons defeated the Guardians and took over the world. Now Remgar, a noble Guardian who has lost everything, serves for the only remaining opposition rebuilding underground. When the Guardians capture the High Demon Prince, they honor Remgar's years of devotion and lost family by granting him the first opportunity to break the demon. He hates the High Demon Prince with every fiber of his being and is prepared to do whatever it takes to overthrow the dominion of demons. But their captive--the one Remgar is charged to torture and kill--is not the High Demon Prince. They have captured the younger brother, Isalio. And Remgar is not prepared for Isalio.WARNING: This story contains content that may not be suitable for some readers.…

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Eight years into the Infection, a spunky idealist convinces a hardened recluse to help him save humanity.---For eight years, Zafaru has fought to survive the freezing cold, constant hunger, and vicious Infected. Armed with a dull blade and sharp sass, he clings to a dream of saving the world.For eight years, Recluse has watched the world burn from the safety of his fortress. The Infected don't bother him. He saves his bullets for humans.When Recluse catches Zafaru stealing from him, he is enchanted by his captive's wit, humor, and passion. So when Zafaru sets out to uncover the sinister truth about the growing Infection, Recluse has no choice but to join him. He'll do whatever it takes to keep this fluffy-haired do-gooder alive. Even if he has to save the world.🎖Honorable Mention in Wattpad's Open Novella Contest 2021Editor's Pick, September of 2022…

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A fierce warrior seduces a mysterious rebel to protect the king.--- Epsa proudly defends the nation as a member of King Makapu's Royal Guard. When a resistance movement threatens the kingdom from within, Makapu calls on Epsa for a task requiring more than just combat skills. Epsa must seduce Izra, a mysterious and magnetic rebel leader, and extract information to help the Royal Guard smother the rebellion. As she works to gain Izra's trust, Epsa finds herself developing unsettling feelings and reassessing everything she has ever known. Embroiled in a dangerous game of politics, Epsa must decide who to trust. Who to protect. And who must die. Prequel to "The Claimed: A Clash of Copper and Gold" (also works as a stand-alone novel)|2022 Wattys Shortlist| Trigger warning: This story contains descriptions of abuse and references to sexual assault…

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A stubborn prince joins forces with the beautiful son of his enemy to save his kingdom and his life.---Prince Toom has never questioned the safety and power of his family - until he meets Niako, the cunning, arrogant, and unnervingly beautiful son of the enemy Rakim chief. In Rakim, Toom discovers heinous traditions beyond his imagination, such as Claiming enemies as personal slaves. When Toom returns to Rakim ten years later, Niako proves more enigmatic than ever, and Toom grapples with conflicting feelings and an unsettling attraction. With the throne and his own family's lives at stake, Toom attempts to seduce Niako to unveil Rakim's plots. Niako reveals little but offers foreboding advice: flee Rakim and never return.As political machinations and cruel appetites overtake the land, Toom must work together with Niako to save the nation. To protect those he loves. And to survive.Set forty-four years after "The Claimed: Rashika's Resistance" (also works as a stand-alone novel)|2022 Wattys Shortlist| Trigger warning: This story contains descriptions of abuse and references to sexual assault…

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Seventeen-year-old Jordan is happy to take his Grandma Charlotte out to the mall for Valentine's Day, even if he wishes he had a date with Dakota instead. When Jordan spots his crush, his grandma offers him a deal: if her grandson takes a first chance at love, she will give her first love a second chance.Recent-retiree Benjamin came to the mall to remember happy dates with his high school sweetheart, Charlotte-but in fifty years, everything has changed. Just when he has decided he is too old to reclaim the joy of living, Charlotte waltzes right up to his table.Warning: This story is sweeter than a box of Valentine's Day chocolate. We are not responsible for any toothache incurred during your reading.…

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When a grandmother is declared the Chosen One, she abandons her rocking chair to challenge the Dark Lord who plots to destroy the world.--Formerly a single mother, now a devoted grandma, Granny Thayer has never left her hometown before, let alone slayed a demon. But she'd better learn fast; she's just been selected as the Chosen One, the only hero who can defeat the nefarious Dark Lord of Devnia and avert a zombie apocalypse. Accompanied by a devastatingly handsome prince, a failed bard, and a werewolf with a dangerous secret, Granny Thayer embarks on a quest full of intrigue and love triangles to save her grandson.This is a collaboration for ONC 2022/2023, written by SophieKestrel and Spelunkadunk. Prompt: "It's always what/who you least expected that blows your mind away."…

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Featured on WattpadShortStory Spine Tinglers, these one-shots promise goosebumps in under 2000 words. Explore a memory care facility, a petting zoo, a fancy restaurant, a quaint cottage, and a professor's suburban home -- each hiding a dark secret.See the first chapter for a blurb on each story included!🥇First place for Short Story: Cosmic Rose 2020 Awards, Books and Beyond Awards 2020, The King Awards 2020, The Fairy Awards 2021, AOGA Snow Tree Awards 2021, Inn Awards 2021, Pretty in Punk Mini Awards ("Ember Grove" and "Paulita's Petting Zoo"), Borderverse Awards Season 3 (2022)🥈Second place for Short Story: Books Got Talent 2020 Awards, The Golden Writer Awards 2021, The Fairy Awards 2021, The Rainbow Awards 2021, The Fantasy Awards 2021, The Wings Awards 2021, The Rainbow Awards 2021, The Deli Awards 2021, The SilverStar Awards 2021, Pretty in Punk Mini Awards ("The Professor")#tsc22…