Where the Fault Lies

Where the Fault Lies

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Years after fleeing her hometown of Cedar Grove to escape the guilt of a tragic accident, struggling musician Alex Everett returns to settle her late mother's affairs. Haunted by the death of a friend she couldn't save, Alex is forced to confront the memories and people she left behind-most notably, Jordan, her ex-boyfriend and former creative partner. Their relationship, once passionate but troubled, was fractured by loss and unspoken blame.Inspired by the themes of Noah Kahan's Stick Season, Fault Lies follows Alex's journey as she reconnects with her past, including the music she abandoned. When Jordan sends her the guitar they once shared, old memories resurface, and Alex finds herself navigating the fault lines of their broken relationship. As the two are drawn back into each other's lives, they must confront their shared history and decide if they can repair what's been broken or if the weight of the past is too much to bear.Should be updated weekly.…

Embracing the Monster Within [ONC 2024]

Embracing the Monster Within [ONC 2024]

20 3 5

Ava Scott lived a simple life. She enjoyed her quiet home, settled between the beach and the woods, spending late nights reading in her bedroom where she could view the world outside her window. Everything she ever wanted could be found within the four walls of her home.One night, everything changes for Ava when the very thing she loved to watch outside her room the most came to visit her. Though she has no idea how, the moon has come to visit her, but Ava has no idea what the moon has in mind. She learns very quickly when the moon decides to recruit her into becoming one of the things that she fears most. ☽ ● ☾Prompts:3. Your greatest fear is monsters in the dark. The last thing you expect is to become the Monster in the dark.34. You wanted to go to the moon, see the silvery white glow of it for yourself. Instead, the moon came to you. One day, at your door.Round 1 [ ] | 2,000 words ✔Round 2 [ ] | 8,000 words Round 3 [ ] | 20,000 words [ ]LONGLIST | SHORTLIST…

In a New York Minute

In a New York Minute

33 1 10

Harper, the owner of a quirky bookstore in Greenwich Village, and Alex, a software engineer from midtown Manhattan, were never meant to meet. In an accidental encounter one morning, their lives change in ways that they don't expect. Over the course of their day, they find themselves thinking about each other only to meet once more near the same subway station they had met at. Deciding to take a chance and take advantage of what fate has given them, Harper and Alex, two perfect strangers, decide to let fate continue to take them on whatever journey comes next.In a few short hours, the two find a new appreciation for life and love, finding a friendship they never expected. As their rapid-fire 24-hours comes to a close, they're both met with one question: What do they do next?…

The Red String Theory

The Red String Theory

155 2 15

When Luna met Erik, he came barreling into her life like a wayward little blue alien from space. As if they were drawn together, Erik appears in Luna's life at just the right time, and unbeknownst to her, Luna became an anchor in Erik's life.From the outside looking in, they both look as though they've got everything put together. Everything is as perfect as perfect can be, but as the walls begin to crumble, they start to see the truth. Follow Luna and Erik's story as they learn to navigate life, love, and the uncertainty of the future - all while believing in a little thing called fate.**If you are reading this on a website that isn't W@ttpad or Ao3, you are reading a STOLEN copy of this book!**…

Written in the (Evening) Stars

Written in the (Evening) Stars

47 3 6

Bee's life couldn't get any worse. After her long-term boyfriend Mike breaks up with her due to her disability, she loses her weekly romance column at the newspaper she works for, The Evening Star. Instead, she is given the new task of helping create a specialized public relations package for the enigmatic and entrepreneurial Blaine Sterling of Sterling Enterprises.Posed with the difficult task of trying to make sure that Blaine is given a "sterling" reputation in the public eye, Bee is forced to get to know her new boss in ways she doesn't expect. Will Bee be able to crack the code that is Blaine Sterling? Or will she be the one to crack herself?…

A Dog Day for Emily

A Dog Day for Emily

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Emily Regan-Moran did not expect to find herself with a massive crush while interning at her father's publishing house. Her plan was to learn everything about her father's business and eventually take over. When she found her assigned computer directly across from Bentley Moore, one of the marketing department's senior staff members, she knew she was in trouble.After a long day of work, Emily's father came home with a brilliant suggestion - bring back "Dog Day." Excited by the idea of having dogs in the office, Emily happily took on the task of starting a group chat to let everyone know. However, a few of her dog-less coworkers want to bring their cats. When one of her coworkers mentioned their cat Sprinkles, Emily couldn't help but make a comment reply in amusement. But she made one massive mistake - she didn't check to see who she replied to.With the crippling realization that she accidentally replied to her crush and suddenly had his phone number, Emily flies into a panic. Her text message could be perceived as flirty, and Emily was mortified at the idea of Bentley thinking she was flirting with him! Rather than acknowledging the text, Emily ignores it and tries to go on with life as usual.What Emily wasn't expecting was Bentley texting her privately one day... . · •. * . • · . · • . ˚✶ ✦ ✶˚. • · . · •. * . • · .**If you are reading this on a website that isn't W@ttpad or Ao3, you are reading a STOLEN copy of this book!**…

Flashes

Flashes

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At 26, Ava Fitzgerald feels as though she is stuck. Her entire life was built on routine from the moment she was born. She wakes up every morning in the house she grew up, just going through the motions to get through her day. All Ava wants is a little adventure, something to spice her life up. She's lived every day the same her entire life; that is, until a flash of bright green light crosses the sky.Almost like a reset, everything changes for Ava. She learns secrets she's never meant to learn, and everything in Ava's life is far different than before. All of the things she thought she knew quickly unravel at the seams, leaving her unsure of what to do.However, Ava doesn't get the chance to think about what to do. She quickly finds herself on the run from the people who didn't want their secrets known. All Ava wanted was a little adventure of her creation, but what does she do when adventure finds her instead?**If you are reading this on a website that isn't W@ttpad or Ao3, you are reading a STOLEN copy of this book!**…