A Thorn so Wicked

A Thorn so Wicked

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When a lost mafia heiress is claimed by a rivaling family, she's forced to trust a ruthless enforcer to survive - even as their growing connection threatens to pull her further into a world where loyalty is deadly and control is everything___Luca Bianchi knows better than anyone that control is the only thing keeping him alive. Haunted by the ghosts of a job gone wrong, he's built a new reputation on precision, restraint, and never making the same mistake twice. But when Luca is assigned to protect a long-lost mafia heiress, he's forced into close proximity with the one variable he could never account for - her.Sienna Russo has spent her life searching for a place to call home, carefully avoiding a past that has always felt just out of reach. Being pulled back into the world she was born into should feel like the answer, but instead it feels like a trap. Because the deeper she's dragged into the politics of feuding Families, the clearer it becomes that her survival depends on more than just playing the part.With enemies closing in, the only thing standing between her and a brutal fate is a man who shouldn't have a soul left to save. But he's just as dangerous as the world she's been thrown into; controlled, ruthless, and unwilling to let anything disrupt the order he's built.Luca was sent to protect her. Falling for her was never part of the job. And in a world where loyalty is currency and weakness is fatal, wanting her may be the one mistake Luca can't afford to make.…

Bootcamp Mentor Bio & Wish List

Bootcamp Mentor Bio & Wish List

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Wouldn't you love to have an experienced writer spend 6 weeks helping you improve your storytelling? This book will show you how to do that. I'm Dawn, and I'm a Boot Camp Mentor. I work with other writing mentors through the Boot Camp Mentorship Program here on Wattpad. Read on to learn more about me, my mentoring style, and what this awesome community can do for you as a writer.…

Nothing Sleeps Anymore || ONC 2026

Nothing Sleeps Anymore || ONC 2026

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***Round 2 Winner!!***In a world trapped in an unending darkness, Devin must fight exhaustion and time itself to find his sister as the shadows grow smarter and those who surrender to sleep become something that hunts the survivors...When the sun vanished, time stopped. Hunger, wounds, and exhaustion accumulate without relief. Sleep becomes dangerous. Surrender and you might not wake up human.Devin Pierce has been awake for days. Maybe weeks. It's hard to tell anymore. He's learned how to stay still, ration light, and ignore the voices that sound like people he once knew. Because the darkness is not empty. It watches. It learns. And the things moving inside it remember what they used to be and how to use that. As Devin's body begins to fail and the night presses closer, he must decide how much of himself he's willing to lose to see another hour - to find his little sister - before exhaustion makes the choice for him.If there's one thing he cannot do, it's fall asleep.Prompt 97Rated Mature for descriptions of gore and psychological elements. Reader discretion is advised.Cover by TrashyM…

Pickles vs. The Prince of Darkness

Pickles vs. The Prince of Darkness

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One exhausted college student, and one ruined protection spell. What's the worst that could happen?This is my entry for the What in the Wattpad Contest! I might have gotten a bit too into the spirit of the contest, but this was fun! I used the talking pet and demon boyfriend tropes!…

Hypocrite

Hypocrite

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****2025 Pride Awards Shortlisted!!****When Miles's long-time hater wants help experimenting with "playing for the other team" on the DL, Miles is surprisingly here for it. The problem? Miles's best friend is definitely not.___Miles Green has been out of the closet since sixth grade, and hasn't really thought twice about it. He's popular and gets invited to every party, so practically no one bothers him. Except for James, who goes out of his way to show how much he despises Miles's existence. So imagine Miles's surprise when James kisses him. Or when James says it wasn't a drunken mistake but an experiment in his sexuality - a dilemma that James needs Miles's help with. As Miles and James grow closer, it sparks jealousy in Miles's best friend, catching Miles off-guard. Why would Harlow be jealous, especially when there was nothing but friendship between them? It was all platonic.Right?___AMAZING cover by @-DeeIsDead-…

Cooking with Fire || ONC 2025 LONGLISTED

Cooking with Fire || ONC 2025 LONGLISTED

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K-pop idol Minjae and eccentric home chef Hana meet at a cooking competition, sparking a simmering rivalry that turns into a recipe for romance - and potential disaster for Minjae's career. ___As the golden voice of the K-pop group Starlight, Minjae has the world at his feet - adoring fans, sold-out concerts, and a life most people only dream of. Behind the glamour, he craves something more: a chance to be himself. To show off his passion for cooking. But the pressure to conform to his family's wishes and continue as an idol means pushing that aside. When the chance to show his passion literally smacks him in the face, Minjae, under an alias, finds himself in uncharted territory, swapping the familiar stage lights for the stovetops of a local culinary competition.When quirky, fiercely talented Hana turns a friendly rivalry into an unexpected connection, Minjae finds himself drawn to her passion and ability to be true to herself; qualities he has long lost. Worse, as the heat of the competition ramps up, Minjae's schedule becomes difficult to keep up with, and he must decide whether his love for cooking is enough to risk shattering his status as an idol.Can Minjae handle this newfound connection while juggling both the cooking competition and his duties as an idol, or will he fall under the pressure of it all?____Prompts: 31 and 36ONLY AVAILABLE ON WATTPADCover by TaeTaeGinger…

Terms and Conditions || A Novella

Terms and Conditions || A Novella

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Harley never expected her new boss to be the same man who saved her from a terrible blind date - nor that he would be a sexy Italian billionaire hell-bent on making her his.--Harley Goode is no stranger to tough times, but things are beginning to fall into place. Landing her dream job as a corporate translator feels like just the fresh start she needs. That is, until she meets her new boss: Jonah Ricci-the same man who saved her from a disastrous date the night before. Jonah Ricci isn't just the CEO of Ricci Idealista; he's also the desperate heir to a crumbling empire. With his father threatening to replace him, his only hope to save his company lies in an upcoming Russian real estate deal... and Harley's expertise.Thrown together in a pressure cooker made from late-night strategy sessions and boardroom negotiations, the boundaries of their relationship blur the line between professional and something more. And in Russia, one question remains: can they keep their hands off each other long enough to save everything they've worked for? Completed February 23, 2025Completed Word Count: 26,473ONLY AVAILABLE ON WATTPAD…

The Bright Side of Darkness

The Bright Side of Darkness

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**Romance Reads 2024 Winner in "Friends and Family"!**Worlds collide when a formerly overweight teen befriends a blinded football player and is forced to confront her growing feelings for the boy who lost it all.---Mateo "Tay" Perez's perfect world comes crashing down after one mistake. Losing his brother is devastating. Losing his vision feels like punishment. Now, uncertainty shrouds his future, like the shadows he barely sees, leaving the once-privileged boy bitter and adrift.Emori Hagen has spent years believing that if she could just lose weight, all the hurtful comments and mental pain would go away. But after a summer of relentless dieting, she can't shake the feeling that it's not enough. That one wrong choice will make her that girl again.When their paths cross as the new school year begins, neither of them are who they used to be. Emori is running from a past that still lives inside her. But something unspoken ties them together: the quiet understanding of what it means to be lost.She wants to pull him out of the darkness. He doesn't think he deserves to be saved. But maybe together, they can find a way to heal.---Started: April 5th, 2020Completed: August 30th, 2021Character banners by @avadelCover by @Shreya_VAONLY AVAILABLE ON WATTPAD - If you're reading it somewhere else, please report that site and come to Wattpad, as you may be at risk for malware otherwise.…