Begin Again

Begin Again

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Book 2: All Over Again Series - Sequel to "All Over Again"When you have nothing left to go back to, and you've lost all hope for what once was, you must make the choice to start your life over and begin again. Ruth Semple has put in the work to better herself and move on from her previous situation with her girlfriend, Emily. When things finally go right for her, an emergency call back in Oklahoma brings her face to face with the one person she hoped she would never have to see again. *****Ruth experienced a heartbreak like no other three years ago before her big move to New York City. Now, after finally coming to terms with what happened, she has begun to find herself and is trying to learn to love the woman who loves her back. Life is moving forward again, and Ruth is moving with it.But a phone call from her Oklahoma family has put all of that on hold. Three years later, Ruth has finally returned to Oklahoma. And there she meets the one person she was dreading to see again. Angry, and even more upset than she thought she would be, she has to navigate her way around their small town by avoiding the individual as much as possible. But that's nearly impossible to do when old feelings battle new ones.Join Ruth as shocking secrets are revealed, loyalties are questioned, and watch as she makes a choice that she never thought she'd have to make again in her life. What path will Ruth choose? Does Ruth really know what happened all those years ago? Are some truths unforgiveable?…

All Over Again

All Over Again

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Ruth Marjorie Semple has a past she wishes she could forget. Her life in the present isn't so terrible, and yet, she finds herself struggling to enjoy the person who loves her most and even refuses to take pride in the job she's excelling in. How can she appreciate any of that, when her mind is still stuck on a lover from her college days three years prior?Go back in time as Ruth tries to sort through her feelings, drawing her memory all the way back to the day she, quite literally, ran into Raffo Leflore in good ol' Oklahoma, and explore the life of an Afro-Indigenous woman. He doesn't talk about himself much, but he constantly seems to show up for her anyway and she wants to figure out why. What about the two of them is written in the stars? Or are they even written up there at all? And most of all, how do you know which stars are worth chasing?Follow along as Ruth learns to grapple with her sorrow, learns more about her Choctaw heritage, and experiences a love that maybe only happens once in a lifetime.*Characters are Black and/or Brown casting.*Cover designed by Ren T…

Son of the Sun: An Inca Love Story

Son of the Sun: An Inca Love Story

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After escaping Spanish conquerors, Isabella finds herself drawn into a new world, and there she falls in love with Kanan, heir to the Inca Empire and keeper of an otherworldly power. *****Isabella, who was once taken by cruel Spanish conquerors for most of her life, makes a daring escape when their ship docks in Peru, though her struggles don't end with freedom. Clinging to survival in the jungle, her life is changed when was stumbled upon by an Inca man named Kanan, who is next in line to the throne. Isabella is brought into Kanan's world and finds herself entangled in an ancient prophecy when she learns he has a mystical connection to the sun god. As Isabella learns more about Kanan's gift, her love for him and his home deepens as she sorts to find herself in a new life, but not everyone is pleased with their blossoming romance.[[Word count: 60,000 - 70,000]]Cover designed by Ren TContent/Trigger Warning: This story contains references to slavery and some violence…

The Lost Queen

The Lost Queen

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Rayne Vance is now alpha to the Moonshine pack, and she's already struggling to stay afloat. On top of leading her own newly formed pack, she's been spending time with the Fae king in his own kingdom as they're learning to adapt through the hostility between both sides. Deaths are on the rise for both the Fae and wolf, and Rayne can't help but worry a mutiny might be on their hands. In her high risk condition, she can't afford any more surprises.Through gaining the trust of the Fae, falling deeper in love with her chosen mate, and getting some surprising news that will affect everyone around her, will she be strong enough to face what's coming without crumbling beneath the weight of expectation? Or worse . . . death?Season 2 of The Lost Elixir…

The Lost Elixir

The Lost Elixir

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After years of training to take over her father's position as Alpha of the Moonshine pack, Rayne Leighann Vance is put to the ultimate test when she agrees to take their nemesis, Jarrah Pinestone, King of the Fae, to find a hidden elixir that will destroy the rebel vampire clan once and for all. Season 1 of The Lost Elixir******Rayne, who is next in line to be alpha, is willing to do whatever it takes to protect her people from the wrath of an ancient vampire lord that seeks to wipe out the fae and werewolf population forever. One morning after training, Rayne is surprised by her father's recent capture, the King of Fae, whom is more than reluctant to help them. When Rayne learns of the famous elixir that can defeat the vampire lord, she forces her father to let her and the King of Fae go in search of their last hope. Along the way to salvation, Rayne is tested in more ways than one. Can she find the elixir? Will she make it back in time before the war breaks out? And most importantly, will she be able to choose her duty to her people over her heart if they win the war?…

It All Happened on a Sunday

It All Happened on a Sunday

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• Teen Fiction Prompt Winner for Aim to Engage •It all started on a Sunday is a 500 word entry about an assassin on her first assignment.…

Oath of a Goddess

Oath of a Goddess

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A college athlete helps the daughter of the moon goddess exact her revenge and tries not to fall in love with her in the process. ***Slade Nakoi Locklear grew up knowing everybody in the small town of Normrock, Oklahoma. He was the typical college athlete who loved sports, music, and being around the crowds of people that naturally flocked to him. He wouldn't say he was popular, but being the captain for a winning stickball team had its perks.The first day of his Junior year kicked off with a buzz. He caught glimpses of a mysterious new student that everyone wanted to gain the attention of. Though beautiful, otherworldly so, there was something strange about her that he couldn't explain.Once he learned of her true identity, he just knew he had to help her in any way that he could. But falling the goddess wasn't at all part of the plan. ***Makaiyah Na Pakanli Haile, the daughter of the moon goddess, is in the dull small town of Normrock, Oklahoma for one purpose and one purpose only.Revenge.And catching the attention of star stickball player Slade Locklear wasn't supposed to get in the way of that. But trying not to fall for his sweet charm was enough to make her wonder if there was more to her world than the oath she gave to her mother.And let's just say, falling for the star athlete of Normrock wasn't at all part of the plan.…

Wattys 2023 Bootcamp Mentor - Brianna - Wish List

Wattys 2023 Bootcamp Mentor - Brianna - Wish List

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Do you plan to submit your story to the 2023 Wattys? Are you interested in improving your skills through a writing mentor? The Bootcamp Mentorship Program is a Wattpad sponsored community initiative that helps writers spit-shine their Wattys submissions. This year, the submission window will be open from May 10th through May 15th! Look for a link to the Bootcamp Mentors profile inside this book.…