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When she unexpectedly dies, Mackenzie Bowen lacks the paperwork she needs to pass into The Beyond. To avoid sitting in a waiting room for centuries, Mack is paired with Leon, a miserable Reaper, and hopes to either undo her death or earn her spot beyond the pearly gates. *****Twenty-three-year-old Mackenzie 'Mack' Bowen thought she'd get more of a shot at life before a fatal accident puts all her plans on hold. Dead and resigned to that fact, she's shocked when her soul is collected by a Reaper named Leon, who has arrived to take her to The Beyond.While the idea of the end doesn't sit well with her, the pair soon discovers that she doesn't have the paperwork to get past the pearly gates. Faced with a choice between a centuries-long wait on an appeal hearing and taking a job to earn her spot, Mack chooses the latter and becomes Leon's partner, much to the pair's chagrin.But it seems whoever engineered her unexpected passing isn't done yet, and Mack soon finds herself in the middle of a tangled web of lies, secrets, prowling Hell Hounds, and, most frightening of all, corporate bureaucracy.[UPDATES MONTHLY][CONTENT WARNINGS IN AUTHOR NOTE]…

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An older man, a broken heart, and a world of temptation.Chaise Da Silva thought she had the perfect college life until she walked in on her best friend and boyfriend going at it the day before summer vacation began. Heartbroken, she returned home to figure out what she wanted to do with the rest of her life, only to find that her father was out of the country and had left the house in the care of his criminally hot best friend.Grayson Reed is twice her age, devastatingly handsome, and completely off-limits. Stuck together for the summer, Chaise and Grayson try to deny their growing attraction but are thrown together at every turn.Although she only wanted to feel desired after being cruelly cast aside, the fires of passion ignited between them show no signs of being extinguished.Unless, of course, her father finds out... CONTENT WARNING (CW): This story may include scenes or depictions of- - Age Gap - Explicit Sexual Content - Violence - Sexual Trauma (Attempted Sexual assault)NOTE - a glitch may show these chapters in the wrong order, please check the side bar for chapter titles.…

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A 'Pride and Prejudice' Remix.Beth Bennett, a poor girl in a fancy boarding school, faces class prejudice and romance when the school goes co-ed and she meets arrogant Will Darcy.[THIS STORY IS COMPLETE] **********Elisabeth 'Beth' Bennett wasn't born in the same circle as the other girls at Netherfield Academy, but her mother's advantageous third marriage has allowed her to enjoy their world. Now she's at the end of her education and is looking forward to what lies beyond.That is, if she can make it to the end of the term in one piece.In a bid to bring in more students, the academy is going co-ed, and has brought in the boys early to test the waters. Among them are Charlie Bingley, a cheerful boy with a soft spot for Beth's best friend, Jenny. His companion William Darcy isn't at all pleased with the situation, or with Beth for that matter.While Beth tries to avoid interacting with the boys wherever possible, it seems fate is determined to throw them together.An adaptation of Jane Austen's classic, 'Pride and Prejudice'.[Note: 'Pride and Prejudice' and the complete works of Jane Austen are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN and can be adapted and interpreted without infringement on copyright. See also; 'Mr. Darcy, Vampire', 'Lost in Austen', 'Clueless', 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies', 'Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters', 'Bridget Jones' Diary', etc.]…

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A heartbroken fashion designer escapes to Tokyo to be an assistant on a movie set, only to get caught up in an illicit, whirlwind romance with the lead actor. ***** After discovering her fiance is cheating on her, heiress and fashion designer Lily Porter is whisked away to Tokyo to help a production company adapt one of her great-aunt's novels. She isn't thrilled about lying about being her aunt's assistant until it throws her into the path of the movie's lead actor, who is enough of a distraction to keep her mind off her ex for good. But can there really be a future for them when their relationship is built on lies, false identities, and a secret engagement?[[Wattys' Longlisted]][[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]…

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Previously part of the "The One That Got Away" paid anthology, and now available for free!This short story is about a man hoping for a second chance with his lost love, the one who got away, and the dinner he's pinned all his hopes on.TRIGGER WARNING:Mentions of harm and abuse.…

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Carrie, Laura and Sophie are going to make sure that the Halloween party is one to remember when they bring along the creepy Ouija board they found, just so long as they survive their test run.What's the worst that could happen?After all, it's only a game.Part of the Wattpad Anthology of Terror 2019.…

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Every girl dreams of capturing the heart of the boy she loves.Every girl wants their first time to be romantic.And some girls would give more than others to get it.Part of the Wattpad Anthology of Terror 2019.…

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I stepped from the train with no journey in mind, only a desire to be far from what was behind me.There on that night he said to me a word with such promise, such hope, and such kindness that no two syllables ought to be able to contain it.'Hello.'A fleeting story of two strangers in a single hour between midnight and one-am as told by 'I', who is without name, gender, race or sexuality.…

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Nineteen-year-old Rose Porter-Abe had everything a teen could want, except for a life of her own.The daughter of a fashion designer and an actor, Rose finds herself lost in the long shadow cast by her parents' achievements and expectations, and unable to make friends who aren't simply using her to get close to her family. The solution?Seoul, South Korea.Rose finds herself in a city that never sleeps surrounded by people who don't know her name. Once there, she finds herself torn between childhood crush Yuta, the arrogant Tae-won, and hard-working Si-woo.Can Rose find her path in life and someone to share it with?This story is a sequel to the hugely popular 'There are Many Flowers in Tokyo' and is set in the near future.…

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Jenny Cole is trying to put as much distance between her and Christmas as possible, but her plan falls apart when she misses her connecting flight to her tropical island paradise.Stranded overnight in the airport with only dashing stranger Daniel Nichols for company, Jenny finds herself falling for him, but can he make her fall in love with Christmas before her flight leaves in the morning?Part of the Wattpad Christmas Anthology.…