Emerald Eyes

Emerald Eyes

100,316 1,813 31

Albanian nurse Alexandra Martinaj doesn't hesitate to follow a dark, handsome stranger to safety when her mother is abducted during a violent shootout. He introduces himself as local gang member Liam Cavanaugh, but instead of running from him, Alexandra finds herself drawn to his gorgeous looks and charming personality. When Alexandra discovers she is the daughter of Liam's boss, notorious crime lord Kieran "The Knife" Murphy, they strike a deal - Liam will help Alexandra rescue her mother, and in turn, she will help him bring Kieran's criminal empire down. The more time Alexandra spends getting caught in the whirlwind of the mafia, the more she finds herself falling for Liam. But when the lines between the coalition and fatal attraction begin to blur, and Liam's plan threatens to fall apart, can the two find a way to honour their promises, keep each other alive, and protect the love that blossoms between them?Season 1 of Emerald EyesWARNING: This story contains mature themes including strong language and violence. Reader discretion is advised.***On February 5, content from chapter 6 onwards will only be available to redeemers. Now's the time to catch up to the story and read it while it's free! Already purchased a chapter? No worries-you won't need to pay for it again.…

Liam's Revenge

Liam's Revenge

17,878 457 32

Four years after a bitter escape, Alex, now settled in Italy with her child and new romantic interest, Enzo, is forced to confront the ghosts of her past when her mafia ex, Liam, arrives in Rome. Torn between love and loyalty, Alex must choose between life with Enzo or fight for freedom with Liam.Season 2 of Emerald EyesOn February 5, content from chapter 6 onwards will only be available to redeemers. Now's the time to catch up to the story and read it while it's free! Already purchased a chapter? No worries-you won't need to pay for it again.***Desperate to escape the Irish mafia's hold, a pregnant Alexandra Martinaj fled the life she knew. Four years later, in a sun-drenched Italy, she has built a new reality with Enzo, a captivating Italian man who offered safety and a future far from violence. Their peaceful existence shatters when Liam, her mafia ex, resurfaces, his emerald eyes as captivating as ever. He throws a wrench into her carefully constructed life, claiming Enzo harbors a dark secret. As past and present collide on the cobbled streets of Rome, Alex finds herself entangled in a web of deceit.Now, with a brewing mafia war threatening to engulf them, Alex faces an agonizing choice. Can she cling to the life she's built with Enzo, even as doubt festers in her heart? Or should she trust Liam, the man who both protected and betrayed her, in a desperate gamble for freedom from the mafia's clutches? The weight of her past and the uncertainty of her future collide in a heart-wrenching decision that will change her and her daughter's life forever.***Weekly updates on Wednesdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!…

Mind the Gap | ✔️

Mind the Gap | ✔️

522,974 11,892 37

| 𝟭𝟲𝘅 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 · [EDITORS' CHOICE -- NOVEMBER 2020] [ONC 2020 Winner] Two strangers on separate trains, divided by uncaring glass.A bond forms between them.But will it hold when their trains are bound for different destinations?Evan's heart has been bleeding since his little family was torn apart by divorce, and his nose runs with a cold. Trying to pick up the pieces of his life, he has changed cities, and he's about to change jobs. And he has run out of tissues.A woman's blue hair catches his eye at a train station. And her smile, fortified by braces, catches his heart.Sitting in her train, Iris revels in her future perfect. Her work is finally getting published and she has found Mr. Right. Nothing could go wrong now.Gazing out of the window, she sees the stranger. He looks miserable and sneezes, but her hands want to tousle his bed hair. A random encounter at a subway station. But both of them are caught in their tracks and when their trains pull apart, they don't expect to meet again.⭐⭐⭐This is a slow-burn, peculiar romance; an expanded Open Novella Contest Entry based on Prompt #61 in the Romance section:"After being jilted, you move to the city to hide your embarrassment, lick your wounds, and start afresh."Cover illustrations by @EvelynHail."Mind the Gap" is ONLY available on Wattpad. If you are reading this anywhere else, it is a plagiarized version that may contain malware.⭐⭐⭐16x featured!🏆 ONC 2020 Winner!📘 Featured on: "Editors' Choice" ➡ @WattpadExplorer"Satisfy Your Cravings" ➡ @WattpadExplorer "Purity-Realistic Fiction" ➡ @AvantPop "Love Yourself"➡ @WattpadSpiritual "Head over Heels" ➡ @Romance "Accept Yourself" ➡ @LY "A Little Bit of Everything" ➡ @NARomance "Finding Love" ➡ @generalfiction "Melting Hearts" ➡ @adultfiction "Consequences" ➡ @ChickLit ...…

Der Letzte Zug | The Wattys2023 Winner ✔️

Der Letzte Zug | The Wattys2023 Winner ✔️

55,233 2,910 37

Zwei Fremde in unterschiedlichen Zügen, getrennt durch liebloses Glas.Eine Verbindung entsteht zwischen ihnen.Aber wird sie halten, wenn ihre Züge zu unterschiedlichen Zielen fahren?Evans Herz blutet, seit seine kleine Familie durch eine Scheidung auseinandergerissen wurde, und seine Nase läuft vor Schnupfen. Er versucht, die Scherben seines Lebens aufzusammeln, hat die Stadt gewechselt und steht kurz vor einem Jobwechsel. Und ihm sind die Taschentücher ausgegangen. An einem Bahnhof fällt ihm das blaue Haar einer Frau ins Auge. Und ihr Lächeln, gestärkt durch eine Zahnspange, erobert sein Herz. In ihrem Zug sitzend, schwelgt Iris in ihrer perfekten Zukunft. Ihre Arbeit wird endlich veröffentlicht und sie hat ihren Traumprinzen gefunden. Jetzt kann nichts mehr schief gehen. Als sie aus dem Fenster blickt, sieht sie den Fremden. Er sieht unglücklich aus und niest, aber ihre Hände wollen durch sein zerzaustes Haar streichen. Eine zufällige Begegnung in einer U-Bahn-Station. Aber beide sind in ihren Bahnen gefangen, und als ihre Züge auseinander fahren, rechnen sie nicht damit, sich wiederzusehen.⭐⭐⭐Dieses Buch ist die deutsche Übersetzung des englischen Originals: "Mind The Gap" von EvelynHail und RainerSalt.Titelbild von EvelynHail. "Der letzte Zug" ist nur auf Wattpad erhältlich. Wenn Sie dieses Buch auf einer anderen Plattform lesen, handelt es sich um eine plagiierte Version, die möglicherweise Malware enthält.⭐⭐⭐16x Vorgestellt!🏆 ONC 2020 Gewinner (englische Version)!📘 Vorgestellt auf: "Editors' Choice" ➡ @WattpadExplorer"Satisfy Your Cravings" ➡ @WattpadExplorer "Purity-Realistic Fiction" ➡ @AvantPop "Love Yourself"➡ @WattpadSpiritual "Head over Heels" ➡ @Romance "Accept Yourself" ➡ @LY "A Little Bit of Everything" ➡ @NARomance "Finding Love" ➡ @generalfiction "Melting Hearts" ➡ @adultfiction "Consequences" ➡ @ChickLit ...…

Love, Dad | ✔️

Love, Dad | ✔️

11,677 643 19

|CROSSROADS x LEAP YEAR | Eighteen-year-old April Lewis flees her troubled home, desperate to escape her emotionally distant, controlling mom, and seek out her dad. Little does she know a chance encounter with her classmate will take her on a cross-country ride: a journey that will change April's life forever.A venture that will lead her down a path of self-discovery and unexpected love. ***When eighteen-year-old April Lewis' mom walks around like a zombie, evades all attempts to talk and controls her every move, April decides she's had enough. She leaves home one warm summer evening with nothing but a yellow backpack filled with her coveted dad's letters he's been sending her for the past months, and some bare necessities. She's determined to seek him out and go live with him down on the West Coast, where he has a temporary job. The last thing April expects is almost being hit by a car. The owner of the vehicle? Her classmate, Dave Rivera, a troubled boy whom she almost never talked to before, and who can't be more different than her. After making sure April is just a little banged-up, Dave strikes a deal with her: he'll help her get to the West Coast free of charge, as long as she doesn't report him to the cops. The two embark upon a road trip from NY to LA, navigating through stunning landscapes and meeting a colorful cast of characters. While sharing life stories and exchanging experiences, armed with the wisdom from her Dad's letters, April and Dave discover that they are a lot more alike than they originally thought. The journey slowly becomes more important than the destination, and their path takes an unexpected turn when a shocking secret comes to light.© 2024 EvelynHailExclusively on WattpadBased on prompt 4! Which is (I shan't leave ye hanging :P): "When life gives you balloons, you fly up into the sky."…

Gaslight Trials | The Wattys2023 Shortlister ✔️

Gaslight Trials | The Wattys2023 Shortlister ✔️

27,531 1,054 20

| 𝟳𝘅 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 ·|| HUNGER GAMES x CINDER || ONC 2023 Honorable MentionAmidst the escalating unrest between the windborne utopian city of Lighthaven and its seedy, oppressed underbelly Fumedge, the Grand Duke of Lighthaven, Lucius Sextus, comes up with an ingenious solution.To provide much-wanted respite from the brewing conflict, and achieve the apparent-if-temporary unity, he organizes Gaslight Trials - a highly entertaining panem-et-circenses combat event in the Pits. The combatants may use all steam and thaumaturgy powered augmentations at their disposal, and there is only one rule: defeat, or be defeated.The reward for the last one standing? A chance to start their life anew. A brass key to the city of Lighthaven with a luxurious mansion to call their own within, as well as an aeroship to command.When eighteen-year-old Veda Igglesden steps forward to take her timeworn adoptive father's place in the fight, she might as well be signing her death-sentence. With her eyes fully set on the prize, act-first-think-later Veda must harness the power of technology to try and win for her Papa Otto. Decades of breathing in the toxic air of Fumedge did a number on the old inventor's lungs, and being able to live in the air-filtered Lighthaven would sure come in handy right about now.A high-flying adventure full of gadgetry and intrigue; a pleasing blend of steampunk and postapocalyptic.See Veda unravel the mysterious ploy behind the game's organization, and uncover the truth about her secret origins.Can she cope both with the trials of physical and intellectual prowess, as well as with the trials of life itself: those of love, loss and regret?© 2023 EvelynHailExclusively on WattpadBased on prompt 49! Which is (I shan't leave ye hanging :P): "Master the rules of the game until you can play it better than they can."Michael Scott, "The Sorceress"Get ready for steampunkish tinkering,…

Once Upon a You | THE AMBYS 2024 Paranormal Favorite ✔️

Once Upon a You | THE AMBYS 2024 Paranormal Favorite ✔️

9,013 358 21

| 8𝘅 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 · A YA Beauty and the Beast gender-swapped retelling. Bit of a Stranger Things vibe going on, too! Life was going mega well for Beatrice-Bea Laurent, a soon-to-be 18-year-old certified Insta star slash posh gal. She was spending every waking breath throwing parties, and dodging responsibilities. Until one fateful day when an Instagram scandal has her parents banish her from New York to New Town. Next thing she knows, she is cursed by a creepy old lady and is... changed. She starts growing fur, claws AND fangs! ***Beatrice Laurent is your average posh teen girl, who goes to classes when she feels like it.Which is basically... never. She spends her days lounging on her couch, staring at her phone screen, sharing fab life insta stories with her "friends," and sliding into their dms.Dodging real life responsibilities left and right, she does nothing, yet has everything.And, she has no problem with that. In fact, she enjoys it.Chartering planes-check. Private yachts-check. Designer duds-check. No expectations, no responsibilities, no worries. But that all ends when Beatrice gets grounded and banished from New York to New Town. Cherry on top: she is cursed by a creepy old lady at a party she threw!Suddenly she is friggin' growing fur, claws and other feline attributes, and having the incredible urge to roar and pursue tiny rodents.What's a girl to supposed to do when she involuntarily transforms into a beast and can't attend classes no more?Can Bea count on Ross Thorne, a bookish classmate who is struggling to stop living in his older brother Gus' shadow... To keep her secret? And perhaps aid her in the un-cursing when their budding affection becomes more than apparent? © 2022 EvelynHailExclusively on Wattpad…

El Último Tren | ✔️

El Último Tren | ✔️

2,826 195 37

Dos desconocidos en dos trenes, separados por un cristal indiferente.Un vínculo se forma entre ellos.Pero, ¿se mantendrá cuando sus trenes se dirijan a destinos diferentes?El corazón de Evan sangra desde que su pequeña familia quedó destrozada por el divorcio. Intentando recoger los pedazos de su vida, ha cambiado de ciudad y está a punto de cambiar de trabajo. El pelo azul de una mujer le llama la atención en una estación de tren. Y su sonrisa, fortificada por los brackets, atrapa su corazón.Sentada en su tren, Iris se deleita con su futuro perfecto. Sus ilustraciones por fin van a ser publicadas y ha encontrado a su príncipe azul. Ya nada puede salir mal.Mirando por la ventana, ve al hombre desconocido. Tiene un aspecto miserable y estornuda, pero sus manos quieren despeinar su cabello. Todo parece nada más que un encuentro casual en una estación de tren. Ambos quedan cautivados el uno por el otro, pero cuando sus trenes se marchan, no esperan volver a encontrarse.⭐⭐⭐Este libro es la traducción a español del libro original, escrito en inglés: "Mind The Gap," hecha por @EvelynHail.La portada hecha por @RainerSalt.El arte en la portada hecho por @EvelynHail. "El Último Tren" sólo está disponible en Wattpad. Si estás leyendo este libro en cualquier otra plataforma, es una versión plagiada que puede contener malware.⭐⭐⭐Destacado 13x!🏆 ¡Ganador de ONC 2020 (versión inglesa)!📘 Destacado en: "Editors' Choice" ➡ @WattpadExplorer"Satisfy Your Cravings" ➡ @WattpadExplorer "Purity-Realistic Fiction" ➡ @AvantPop "Love Yourself"➡ @WattpadSpiritual "Head over Heels" ➡ @Romance "Accept Yourself" ➡ @LY "A Little Bit of Everything" ➡ @NARomance "Finding Love" ➡ @generalfiction "Melting Hearts" ➡ @adultfiction "Consequences" ➡ @ChickLit ...…

Poslednji Voz | ✔️

Poslednji Voz | ✔️

1,814 89 37

Dvoje stranaca u odvojenim vozovima, razdvojenih nemilosrdnim staklom.Između njih se stvara veza.Ali da li će ta veza izdržati kada njihovi vozovi krenu ka različitim destinacijama?Evanovo srce krvari otkako je razvod razdvojio njegovu malu porodicu, a nos mu curi od prehlade. Pokušavajući da sakupi krhotine svog života, promenio je grad, a uskoro će promeniti i posao. I ponestalo mu je maramica.Ženska modroplava kosa mu upada u oči na stanici metroa. A njen osmeh, ojačan protezom, upada u njegovo srce.Sedeći u svom vozu, Iris uživa u svojoj savršenoj budućnosti. Njene ilustracije će konačno biti objavljene i našla je gospodina Pravog. Sada ništa ne može poći po zlu.Gledajući kroz prozor, ona vidi stranca. Izgleda jadno i kija, i njene ruke najednom požele da pomaze njegovu raščupanu kosu. Slučajni susret na stanici metroa. Ali oboje su uhvaćeni u koloseku i kada im vozovi nastave svojim putem, ne očekuju da će se ponovo sresti.⭐⭐⭐Ovo je spora, neobična romansa; proširena verzija novele koja je učestovala u Open Novella Contest 2020, zasnovana na upitu #61 u odeljku Romansa:„Nakon što ste odbačeni, selite se u drugi grad da sakrijete svoju sramotu, poližete rane i počnete iznova."Naslovne ilustracije @EvelynHail."Mind the Gap" je knjiga dostupna SAMO na Wattpad-u. Ako je čitate negde drugde, u pitanju je plagirana verzija koja može da sadrži viruse.⭐⭐⭐Istaknuta 16 puta!🏆 Pobednica ONC 2020!📘 Istaknuta na sledećim profilima:"Editors' Choice" ➡ @WattpadExplorer"Satisfy Your Cravings" ➡ @WattpadExplorer "Purity-Realistic Fiction" ➡ @AvantPop "Love Yourself"➡ @WattpadSpiritual "Head over Heels" ➡ @Romance "Accept Yourself" ➡ @LY "A Little Bit of Everything" ➡ @NARomance "Finding Love" ➡ @generalfiction "Melting Hearts" ➡ @adultfiction "Consequences" ➡ @ChickLit ...…

O Último Trem | ✔️

O Último Trem | ✔️

1,515 39 37

Dois estranhos em vagões separados, divididos por um vidro descuidado.Forma-se uma ligação entre eles.Mas será que se manterá quando os seus vagões estiverem destinados a destinos diferentes?O coração de Evan tem sangrado desde que a sua pequena família foi despedaçada pelo divórcio, e o seu nariz corre com uma constipação. Ao tentar apanhar os pedaços da sua vida, ele mudou de cidade, e está prestes a mudar de emprego. E ficou sem lenços de papel.O cabelo azul de uma mulher chama-lhe a atenção numa estação de vagões. E o sorriso dela, fortificado por aparelho, apanha o seu coração.Sentada no seu vagão, Iris revela-se perfeita no seu futuro. O seu trabalho está finalmente a ser publicado e ela encontrou o Sr. Certo. Nada poderia correr mal agora.Olhando pela janela, ela vê o desconhecido. Ele parece miserável e espirra, mas as mãos dela querem despentear-lhe os cabelos na cama. Um encontro aleatório numa estação de metro. Mas ambos são apanhados nos seus carris e, quando os seus vagões se separam, não esperam voltar a encontrar-se.Este livro é a tradução para o português do original inglês: "Mind The Gap" de EvelynHail e RainerSalt.Capa de livro feita por EvelynHail. "O Último Trem" está disponível apenas no Wattpad. Se você estiver lendo este livro em outra plataforma, ele é uma versão plagiada e pode conter malware.⭐⭐⭐Destacado 16 vezes!🏆 Vencedor do ONC 2020! (versão inglesa)📘 Destacado em: "Editors' Choice" ➡ @WattpadExplorer"Satisfy Your Cravings" ➡ @WattpadExplorer "Purity-Realistic Fiction" ➡ @AvantPop "Love Yourself"➡ @WattpadSpiritual "Head over Heels" ➡ @Romance "Accept Yourself" ➡ @LY "A Little Bit of Everything" ➡ @NARomance "Finding Love" ➡ @generalfiction "Melting Hearts" ➡ @adultfiction "Consequences" ➡ @ChickLit ...…

The Prophecy of Water | ✔️ 🎖 [2018 Wattys Shortlister]

The Prophecy of Water | ✔️ 🎖 [2018 Wattys Shortlister]

27,118 3,314 51

[Wattys2018 Shortlist] [Bootcamp Mentorship Mentee 2020] [Insidious Awards - 1st place/Action/Adventure] "Squinty, I... Help me! Please! You have to help me!" Squinty huffed at him as the horse might snort at an annoying fly it couldn't get rid of. "A...a... an apple," he stammered. "I just... stole an apple!" ----When water is controlled by those in power, even a mere apple can be a catalyst.For Squinty, it was the start of everything.Finding Grizzly. Losing Roko. Becoming a Vigil.Discovering she had the power to become invisible.For Nalina, the threat of a new Water War was even closer to home; her beloved brother was the one initiating it.To Drian, water formed the core of his belief system, defined who was - and was not - worthy, and justified the treatment of the underground-dwelling Wellers.An orphan girl, determined to do what was right.A princess, petitioning for peace.An abbot, torn between his religion, and his experience.Each with an Etching, a unique power that surely makes them special; a tie to something more, something extra, something beyond the Squareworld. Credits for the cover go to an absolutely amazing cover artist and fellow writer Narcisse Navarre @InkSorcery.The Prophecy of Water is ONLY available on Wattpad. If you are reading this anywhere else, it is a plagiarized version that may contain malware. ⭐⭐⭐📘 Shortlisted in Watty2018 awards (October 5th, 2018)📘 Featured on "WONDERLAND | Wondrous Worlds" reading list on @HighFantasy (April 8th, 2019)📘 Bootcamp Mentorship Mentee 2020🥇 Action/Adventure - Insidious Awards 2020…

Tiny Tales | ✔️

Tiny Tales | ✔️

8,153 1,232 58

This book is a collection of numerous short stories I have created, both mini and midi ones, written in the period of the past twenty years. Some of them are award-winning entries in various micronarrative competitions. Others were adapted with the usage of audio and video stimuli thus creating something akin to hyperliterature. The book cover was done by a Wattpad user and a friend, @AWFrasier. Thank you for designing my cover (again! :)) and at such a lightning speed!Tiny Tales is ONLY available on Wattpad. If you are reading this anywhere else, it is a plagiarized version that may contain malware. ⭐⭐⭐📘 Featured on "Multi-Genre Anthologies" reading list on @WattpadAnthologies (June 16, 2020) 📘 Featured on "Anthologies and collections" reading list on @MicroBytes (July 14, 2019)🥉 Microbytes Contests and Challenges - Winter Nanofiction Contest 2019 Highest rankings:#14 microfiction (June 29th, 2020)…

Fairy Girl  |  ✔️ 🥇 [2021 Ambys Winner]

Fairy Girl | ✔️ 🥇 [2021 Ambys Winner]

272 35 2

17-year-old Tristan finds refuge from family abuse in his magical drawings that help him forget about reality.At least for a little while. Yet, as time passes, not even his art is that powerful to hide the bruises real life has been leaving on him.His classmate Desirae, desperate about the situation, decides to do something about it on All Hallows' Eve.How far is Desirae ready to go to aid the boy she loves?- A short story entry piece (word limit of 2500) for the @Anime contest: "Halloween Night!"🥇 [2021 Ambys Winner] (Paranormal Category)Cover made with Canva, using the photo from Unsplash by talented Micah Hill."Fairy Girl" is ONLY available on Wattpad. If you are reading this anywhere else, it is a plagiarized version that may contain malware.…

The Flawless Crime | ✔️ 🥈 [2021 Ambys Runner-Up]

The Flawless Crime | ✔️ 🥈 [2021 Ambys Runner-Up]

257 38 2

A wealthy lawyer, Mr Hans Ridgey, has been poisoned.There are three main suspects, one of whom might be the culprit for his death.Mrs Otilia Ridgey (his wife), Miss Eleonor Cunningham (the devoted housemaid) and Mr Paul Hastings (the stockbroker and a long time family friend). Will Hercule Poirot manage to get to the bottom of this mystery? Or has someone finally committed... The flawless crime? - A flash fiction entry piece (word limit of 1,000) for the joint @WattCliches, @NARomance @YARomance contest: "Twist The Clichés!"Let us destroy the common trope of the Great Detective, who relies on powers of deduction and educated thought to solve heinous crimes, all while giving a new meaning and origin to the cliché. Cover made with Canva, using the photo from Unsplash by talented Prateek Katyal.🥈 [2021 Ambys Runner-Up] (Mystery/Thriller Category)📘 Featured on "One Shots" reading list on @CoffeeCommunity📘 Featured on "Another Time, Another Place" reading list on @WattpadShortStory"The Flawless Crime" is ONLY available on Wattpad. If you are reading this anywhere else, it is a plagiarized version that may contain malware.…