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When starving incubus Dante Agosti lands a job working for hot-tempered celebrity chef Cedric Hale, he can't believe his luck. Working for his idol ought to be a dream come true, providing him with all the culinary passion he could possibly eat. There's just one problem: dealing with the demands of reality TV has given Cedric the worst case of burnout Dante has ever seen. As Dante struggles to reignite his boss's love of cooking, the kitchen heats up in more ways than one. What began as a last-ditch attempt to sate his hunger soon sparks something more as Dante's boundless determination begins melting Cedric's hard exterior. But Dante knows all too well that loving a leech like him could have horrible consequences. If he isn't careful, their love could consume them both.Content warning: This story contains depictions of depression and non-descriptive mentions of sexual content.Cover by @-MilaSteele…

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As the chief events coordinator at her family's beachside resort, Brooke loves nothing more than making guests happy. Thanks to her boundless energy and optimism, she's the perfect selkie to plan a celebration for a visiting Alpha werewolf. There's just one problem: he's grumpier than a great white shark with a toothache.Jasper arrives at the Cowrie Cabana with one goal: to find his soulmate before the Blue Moon Ball. If he fails, he must marry a rival Alpha's daughter to save his pack's perfume company. When a bumbling selkie shows him there's more to life than fragrance formulas and conference calls, he's dismayed to find himself feeling something that could put his pack's future in jeopardy.As the Blue Moon Ball draws ever closer, will Brooke and Jasper stay together or are their feelings as fleeting as the tide?Complete offline. Updates every Friday!Cover by @-MilaSteele…

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Goat sucker. Overgrown lizard. Monster. Miguel is all too familiar with the many names humans have for chupacabras. As a member of a struggling pack, he knows how unfair the world can be to his kind. With their scaly bodies, sharp claws, and flesh-melting venom, it's no wonder humans fear them.After Miguel protects a human from his pack leader at the only restaurant that caters to chupacabras, his life takes a turn for the strange when he is offered a job as a chef. Adapting to the culinary chaos soon becomes the least of Miguel's worries as he finds himself falling for Alejandro, an outspoken chef who treats him with more compassion than even his own kind. But what human would ever love a chupacabra?With the restaurant struggling to stay afloat, inter-species tensions flaring, and Alejandro's ex serving as a constant reminder of what he can never be, will Miguel be able to take the heat, or will he be forced out of the kitchen?Cover by @ShyGuySamurai…

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One year ago, the children of Hamelin disappeared in the middle of the night. With no clues about their whereabouts save a trail of footprints leading to the riverbank, their families believed them to be lost to the raging current. On the day of their memorial, the children return as suddenly as they left, but they are no longer the sweet kids the town lost.As the youngest person who was left behind, fourteen-year-old William is equal parts overjoyed and terrified to have his little sister back. With his father's temper as hot as his forge, William must protect Emma from the cruel treatment he has faced, but it soon becomes apparent that even greater horrors plague the children.Haunted by an alluring song that echoes in his nightmares, William must unravel the secrets of the Pied Piper's music before the rest of Hamelin falls victim to the same fate as the children.Trigger warning: This story contains physical and emotional abuse, animal abuse and death, child endangerment, suicidal thoughts, and mentions of a failed suicide attempt.Cover by @AriaOfStorms…

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In a world where people are followed by animals that reflect their personality, Taylor is devastated when she starts being followed by companions of the creepy crawly variety. As her passionate science teacher's annual companion showcase rapidly approaches, Taylor's mind is abuzz with anxiety about what her newfound companions mean about who she is.…

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In a world where people are followed by animals that reflect their personality, Sweet Surprise welcomes everything from the biggest bear to the tiniest termite to enjoy the tastiest treats in town. When Anna's parents tell her they might have to shut down the beloved bakery, it's up to her to save Sweet Surprise.Cover by @AziaElgaSequel to Quit Bugging Me.…

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Stay-at-home mom Harriet has just about had it. As her husband puts in more and more hours at the office, she's stuck with six-year-old Sam and the looming insanity of the holiday season. Along with the usual event planning panic, fall brings constant reminders of her father's failing health and the limited time they have left together.When her friend and renowned caterer Carol invites her over for a baking session, Harriet jumps at the opportunity to destress and learns Carol's secret ingredient to her stress-free lifestyle: venting her negative emotions into everything she bakes. As Harriet's love for baking warps into an addiction to the comforting warmth of the oven, her new coping mechanism starts to look more and more like a recipe for disaster.Cover by @meha-k…

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All James Claus wants for Christmas is to make his dad proud. He's tried everything from baking cookies to assembling toys, but no matter what he does he always seems to screw it up somehow. That is until he meets Ruby, the rambunctious granddaughter of the most famous reindeer of all. The pair get along as well as marshmallows and hot chocolate, earning James a job at the reindeer stable.With the world famous Reindeer Games on the horizon, will James and Ruby score a spot on Santa's sleigh team, or will their dreams melt like snowflakes?Cover by @Randompeephere…

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Eighteen-year-old Amy Sterling expected her overprotective dad to be the worst thing about working at Camp Antler Point over the summer, but when one of her would-be coworkers goes missing right before the start of camp, its up to her to save the kids from rampaging wildlife.When rebellious bad boy Lucas invites her to sneak off for some fun by the lake, Amy jumps at the chance to finally be around someone who doesn't treat her like she's made of glass just because she has cerebral palsy. Helicopter parenting quickly becomes the least of her problems when what she thought was just a campfire story turns out to be horrifyingly real as a disease ravages the local moose population, turning the once gentle giants into murderous monsters.Cover by @deathinreverie…

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When Dave starts doing the weekly doughnut run for Maplevale's small team of firefighters, he expects his only problems to be his coworkers' latest pranks and which flavors of doughnut he should pick. Unfortunately for him, the most irritable police officer in town doesn't react well to the revelation that only the firemen are treated to free doughnuts.Soon, Dave finds himself stuck in a heated conflict involving a polka dancing Dalmatian, dumpster diving, and lots and lots of sprinkles as he and his coworkers fight to protect their right to free doughnuts.Cover by @LittleVee…

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This collection of senryu captures fleeting moments that illuminate aspects of human nature.Senryu are similar to haiku in that both forms consist of three lines with five, seven, and then five syllables. The main difference is that haiku traditionally focus on nature while senryu focus on humans, although the boundary between the two forms is often blurry.Cover by @weirdpurplepanda…

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This collection is full of bite-sized short stories across a variety of genres that are perfect for a quick read. Some of these are stories of mine that have been published in literary magazines, some are contest entries, and some are just things I wrote for fun.What are you waiting for? Pull up a chair and dig in!Cover by @foxinscreamingcolor…

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In the wake of the Green Thumb's death, Victor returns home to help his mom clean up what remains of his father's garden.…

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When Big Yellow hears Cape Corporation's newest trainee crying alone in her room, it's up to their best and brightest superhero to save the day!…

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An unruly ten year old boy, consumed by grief after the death of his father two years ago, has gradually turned into a bear. His mother has him captured and sent deep into the forest after she realizes that she cannot properly care for him. Now left to fend for himself, Bernard must adapt to life in the wilderness while struggling to preserve what's left of his humanity.Cover by @soundthealarm…

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This guide contains information about yōkai from Japanese folklore along with examples from various media.…

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Amateur comedian Nora performs at a comedy club for the first time. With nervousness, a tough crowd, and a new prosthetic arm to deal with, will she leave her audience laughing at her jokes or her passion for comedy?…

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When Julia visits her childhood home after her father's death, she discovers that she's not the only one unable to let go of her traumatic past.…

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This haiku collection will tantalize your tastebuds with both familiar and less well known foods from around the world. Are you craving haiku that cover a wider variety of topics? My other haiku collection might suit your tastes: https://www.wattpad.com/story/34453101-haikuHunger for haiku that tell a story? A Fox's Tail is bound to satisfy you: https://www.wattpad.com/story/150251686-a-fox%27s-tailCover by @turquoisedust…