World peace isn’t as great as most thought it’d be. On the continent of Moravia, eight empires have united humanity into a coalition of kingdoms that killed the world’s gods and have sworn to uphold peace amongst mortals. But sorcerers prevail among the ruling class and the only way to subvert power is through duels and tournaments, which common people can never hope to win. Even the right to create an independent nation is locked behind a tournament.... more>>

Mattiew and Adriana Nikoliades try their best to live a settled life as a former pirate and a runaway heiress. But despite their efforts, Adriana’s father inflicted his daughter with a debilitating curse that would end in her death. He threatens Mattiew to fight on his behalf against the world’s most powerful sorcerers and nobles in the Bellirex, a tournament that acts as the world’s pathway to kingship. But as a man without a drop of sorcerous blood, Mattiew has to get old partners in crime on board with a near-blasphemous lie. The young couple have to decide to either save themselves and hand a corrupt noble more power or stick to their principles and try to overthrow one of the most entrenched noble houses in the world. All before Mattiew gets turned to ash by the Sunkiller, a favorite to win the Bellirex, or Adriana's parents catch on to her conspiracy.

New chapter everyday. <<less

|WATTPAD FEATURED| Nineteen-year-old Stella must overcome her fear of horses, in order to save her reputation as a Grove Station Farms riding instructor.... more>>

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Stella does not believe she will ever get back in the saddle, but that doesn't mean she still feels a connection with the farm where she teaches. To save her reputation and regain her confidence, she has get on the farm's newest steed, Monkey.

Monkey is like no other horse. He senses Stella's fear and does everything in his power to give her the love and joy she lost. Sometimes he acts out, yes, and sometimes he bites, but that does not mean he wants to hurt the birthday girl. The greatest gift he can give Stella is a lesson that will change everything she knows about horses.

Stella wants to win her battle, but she can't do it alone. What if she falls again? Curses become blessings, but that's only after enough work is put into the goal. With the help of her noble steed, Stella needs to open the door to the life she once had, even if it means putting up with her sarcastic student, Maise, and learning that sometimes the best way to overcome fear is to fight fear itself.

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Word Count: 5,000-6,000 <<less

Lost in the depths of the Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park, Ranger Kates meets a mysterious hermit who may very well have a connection with the decade-old legend of the Ghost of Ontario.... more>>

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Ranger Kate wants only one thing: to see her son, whom she lost to a canoe accident ten years ago. The opportunity comes when she and her partner, Ranger Amelia, attend the 24-Hour Ghost of Ontario Challenge in the Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park. Legend has it that a ghost haunts it with his mysterious lullaby, "Lucilla", and the only way to connect with him is for two individuals to brave the lakes.

Ihaan never expected to find Ranger Kate on Red Squirrel Lake, said to be the birthplace of the ghost. He and his eagle friend, Ro, band together to win her trust, which is crucial for Ihaan's Guardian Trial. It's the only way for him to learn whether he is truly dead or not.

Fate turns to reality, and suddenly, the legend of the ghost is more real than Ihaan and Kate think. What will happen when the Spirit Animals come and try to interfere with their long-lost memories? Will Kate and Ihaan defeat them, or will they lose themselves to the hands of Ontario's Beast?

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*Ihaan is pronounced "I-an".*

Word Count: 7,000-7,500 <<less

In a world where monsters and man must coexist, a teenage boy comes to terms with his half-human self. He writes of his struggles and choices in a red leather journal, one which he intends for his future child. It is a story of emergence, a coming of age, or a transformation of the self through which all people go through. But not all transformations are for the better. And not all things can be forgiven.... more>>

Author's Note: Emergence is a story that existed in my head for a long time and I needed to get it out so I could move on in life. I put a lot of myself into it, which is to say that I wrote it solely for myself, and that it is difficult for me to return to in regards to editing. I am not sure how well it reads for others (I certainly think it is flawed, especially towards the end) but I hope whoever takes the time to read it is able to feel that their time was not wasted. <<less

They took everything from him. Today he will take something back...... more>>

In a not too distant future, delinquents are sentenced to serve their communities by becoming part machine. Once they are transformed into Cyborgs, they must follow orders from their superiors, the mysterious corporation known as Bionic Corp. Any Cyborg who fails to submit will be terminated.

Atlas Contreras is a Cyborg army deserter, trying to survive in the wake of his escape. When a ghost from his past returns looking for revenge, he must face the sins of his past.

Chase Huxley never wanted to be a hero, but when he was framed for a crime he didn't commit and thrust into a world of danger and corruption, he begins to rethink his life plans.

The duo teams up in an attempt to solve a mystery and deliver justice to the victims of Bionic Corp's corruption. <<less

Rich land owner, Grimwald, once leisurely spending his time hunting and practicing with a sword, with nary a worry in the world, all of a sudden became riches to rags after a painful familial betrayal.
With no one there to protect him from a cruel technicality, and only able to take what he can carry from his land; he sets out with little more than clothes on his back, provisions and bitterness. His life turned into a monotony of dealing with low-lives, greedy merchants and shady characters.
Like in a mad unending loop, he resentfully struggles to find a way to make enough coin for day-by-day life.
After taking out his pent-up anger on a... more>> couple belligerent drunks, a mysterious man sat next to him.
"Wouldn't you rather do something that matters? With a band of loyal brothers?" He asked.
"Oh yeah? Like what? You've got something better to do?" With a gulp from his tankard, Grimwald dismissed the man.
"Things you can't ever tell anyone." The man, unbothered by his attitude, continued.
A brief exchange occurred, after all. Grimwald questioned, and the man answered.
"The Empire's good people can sleep, because our enemies are afraid to."
"Afraid of what?" Grimwald asked, his interest now captured.

"Do you want to find out?" <<less

Disgraced and disillusioned, a young girl finds herself at a crossroads. Should she avenge the past or build towards the future? And what is she... more>> willing to give up along the way? Friends and foe each present their thoughts. Seems like everyone has an opinion these days. <<less

|7X WATTPAD FEATURED · AMBYS 2023 SHORTLIST| Twelve-year-old Will is a dragon. He's a member of the Water Clan that thrives in the Bermuda Triangle. His parents abandoned him seven years ago and never returned, leaving Will with just a magic necklace and the Ocean to guide him.... more>>

Alone on a tropical island, his world will change when he meets her... a beautiful, young girl named Maddie. All he wants is to spend the rest of his life with her, which proves to be both a grave and miraculous mistake.

A chain of events brings the two tweens together on the famous Carnival Ecstasy, where they must learn the truth behind the Bermuda Triangle, in order to save Will's legacy. However, darkness is in the air, as well as something that challenges the dragons' future once and for all.

Who/What is the monster that dooms ships and planes to the bottom of the Triangle? What does it want from Will? His parents abandoned him for a reason, but only the young dragon can figure it out. <<less

Niklaus is a typical orc in an untypical age. Although he has a wife, twin sons, and an office job, his blood longs for the... more>> ancient ways. For bloodshed and the glory of battle. As the petty frustrations and humiliations of modern life mount, Nik is on track for an explosive eruption when old ways meet new. <<less

A one-second emotional journey of a 6-year-old facing his father's suicide.

David Benton is an aspiring actor, but when a poor career choice ends in an industry blacklist, his only hope is to audition for a small production in the middle of nowhere with one mysterious big-name star. It sounds like the chance of a lifetime, right up until David realizes that the big-name star is Louis Greene—the gorgeous and talented star of David's favorite childhood series.... more>>

He also happens to be the boy who broke David’s heart at the tender age of five.

Louis Greene hates small towns, empty houses, and television productions, but he’s stuck here with all three. After tragedy leaves the series in need of a new star, Louis finds something of interest—and maybe even a little familiar—in his newfound co-star. But David Benton has no interest in men and Louis won’t be here for long, anyway.

Not when his reason for staying has an expiration date.

Stuck in a small town and on the small screen, Louis and David must figure out what they really want from life—and each other. <<less

Have you ever thought of what your suicide note would look like? Well, I have. ... more>>

And what do you do when there isn’t really anything you want to say to anyone?

Who would you even address it to?

Well, I just had a creative spark for what I’d say. And I might share this on my social media someday…
Sure I haven’t checked my social media accounts for years but if I post something, at least someone might see it sometime, right?

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Posting here because I think it might be a good read.
Not sure about the correct tags to use for this. I added all that seemed relevant. <<less

The death of a human results in the birth of a spirit, who has an unfortunate fear of ghosts. Seeking the help of a friend,... more>> spirit and human head off on an adventure to undo the curse. Together they are forced to face their worst fears to forge a better future. <<less

Story of The Detester, an organisation specialised in extracting valuable resources from all over the continent, and how their lives changed after a mission gone wrong.... more>>

The reincarnation part of the story starts in chapter 7.
The world-view of the reincarnated being changes with newfound information.

No Isekai, no OP-ness.

Inspired by the adventum contest’s second theme (reincarnated as X).
Contains minute amounts of the third theme (Combination of magic and technology).

PS: genres and tags are a pain <<less

A complete, short vampire story, set in the Neolithic era (with speculative liberties taken). ... more>>

Happy Spooky Season!

CW: violence, gore, sexual situations (not explicitly detailed). <<less

A little girl with her entire life in front of her.
But after the winter, there is just a marionette. And a ghost.... more>>

A short trans story.
CW: gender dysphoria, depression <<less

Max is an average, slightly nerdy boy going through an average life. He thinks he's found the perfect girlfriend... But she has found the perfect prey!... more>>

Having been turned into a girl against his will, he must figure out how to undo the dark witch's curse for more than just his own sake... If he can succeed, he will have a much better understanding of who he is, as well as the struggles of those who themselves live in bodies that aren't theirs.

This story takes place in my original story world, Behind the Veil. <<less

I MISS YOU
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Cover: Garden of The Asylum by Vincent Van Gogh <<less

Lena lives alone. Always has, since she lost everything she loved. Trapped in her ostentatious mansion during a snowstorm, a familiar, unwelcome guest in the night might just take what little Lena has left...... more>>

The Old Brand-New is a sci-fi psychological horror thriller about regret, memories, and why using your own brain as a template for android AIs is a terrible idea. <<less

Neh is asked to investigate their friend who has been acting very strange recently. This is another teaser for the big story I'm working on.

What if you could visit a temple and through no work of your own cheat your way into enlightenment?
Don't ask for something you're not... more>> willing to receive.
This is a work of trans horror/gender horror, with all that implies.
CW: Ambiguous identity death, unreality, Implied child abuse/neglect
Cover art by Toyen (Tous les éléments (Les quatre éléments) [1950]) <<less

Your transformation fetish goes a little too far... ... more>>

Second-person TG/identity death <<less

A girl gets a much needed makeover.

Something short I wrote in high school while I was still coming to terms with my identity. I hope it resonates.

In the suburbs of Icirrus City, a future professor wakes up from a nightmare of a traumatic memory.
In fourteen hours and change, she will... more>> leave her house and never come back.
The alarm goes off at six.
There is so much left to do. <<less