The Girl in the Garden

The Girl in the Garden

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After a car crash leaves Benjamin Everett alone in the world, he's sent to stay with his mysterious Uncle Wish at his even more mysterious home, Bramble Manor. Between the burned-down conservatory and the locked-up garden, Ben feels surrounded with uncertainty, and if that wasn't enough, he's been... causing fires.Left with only a key and a note from his mother telling him to "Unlock the past," Ben is determined to find out what she means, why the adults are keeping secrets, and why there's a girl hidden away in the garden.A story that's part Harry Potter, part Secret Garden-if you like magic and mystery, you'll love The Girl in the Garden.…

The Deviants

The Deviants

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On his way to be publicly executed for being a deviant, Nikolai is rescued by a shot gun toting drag queen and he's faced with a choice. Escape the republic to the safety of a more progressive government, or stay in the republic and help others like him.…

Hero of the Grid Vol. I Issue 1

Hero of the Grid Vol. I Issue 1

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Some people were meant to crawl the surface like worms but she was meant to soar. Born and raised in the sky, Allal Joyce breaks the law of her people and travels to the surface where she discovers that monsters prowl the darkness, soldiers are fighting children, and the man in the middle of it all is dark, mean, and mysterious. How could she resist?A story about a rebel, a girl, and her daddy issues, "Hero of the Grid" is my comic! I've funded the creation of this book, with the help of some investors who have been drawn into the comic in exchange for some financial assistance. What's even more exciting is that you could also have the opportunity to see your face fighting alongside the Hero of the Grid! Keep an eye out for details.Hero of the Grid Vol I Issue 2 coming some time in 2017!ps, I've been hearing that the letters on these pages are a bit blurry and sometimes hard to read. If you're interested in seeing the pages more clearly check out my website www.adamsigrist.com…

Avatar: The New World

Avatar: The New World

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It's been nearly 10,000 years since a bender was born but now for some reason they're returning and the Toro Corporation are eager to round them up before they get out of control. The question remains, where did the benders go in the first place and why are they returning? But most importantly of all, where is the Avatar?…

30 Days of Undead Summer

30 Days of Undead Summer

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This is a compilation of stories for @WattZombie's #30DaysofUndeadSummer! Every day in June I will be uploading a new short story, based on the prompts provided by the fine folks @WattZombie.…

Forgemaster

Forgemaster

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Ronwyn Forgemaster is a Cleric of Moradin, set upon a quest by her dwarven clan, but what is it and why is it so important? Join her and her companions on their treacherous journey to the hill dwarf clans of the east, and the salvation of the Forgemaster name.This story is my way of practicing my Dungeon Master skills for D&D 5th ed. Whenever I sit down to write I have my character sheets and dice in hand. I roll for the outcome of every conversation, chase scene, and fight which keeps the story unpredictable and exciting. If you are a fan of table top RPGs, Dungeons and Dragons, and fantasy -- this is the story for you.…

RSD III Entries

RSD III Entries

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Sci-Fi SmackDown

Sci-Fi SmackDown

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Slipstream

Slipstream

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Krista was on her way to work when she met Martu, an ancient time traveller, but that wasn't even the strangest thing to happen to her that day. Now she's finding it hard to continue on with her old life--not just due to a crippling depression--because she's being followed by a mysterious group who call themselves Slipstream Investigators.…

Wireless Dreams

Wireless Dreams

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Victor gets the unbelievably lucky opportunity to be one of The Dreamlab's first ever costumers and receives an unexpected lesson of life and love.…

Lavender and Espresso

Lavender and Espresso

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"When I look back on it now . . . of course I think I failed Timothy Hodgkins. I always thought I was doing right by him . . . I should have seen it coming."Greta Quincey is a professional student with a penchant for late nights and who's constantly trying to step out of the shadow of her younger, soon-to-be married sister. She's also the new counsellor at a not-so-new community center, and that's where she meets Timothy Hodgkins. He's old, cranky and reluctant to admit his own loneliness -- which leaves Greta itching to help him relax, and relieve his intense stress headaches. She suggests that Timothy starts volunteering and it seems to be going well. He feels productive again, and even makes some new friends, but after a terrible accident changes the nature of Greta's professional relationship with Timothy, both of them are forced to face the gut wrenching truths behind the lives they lead; does Greta really have what it takes to succeed in her career and life goals? And how long can an aging widower maintain his independence?NaNoWriMo 2013 attempt.…

The Ones Who Went Left

The Ones Who Went Left

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When an alien race makes first contact with humans, they kill the adults and take the children hostage. But why? And what ever happened to those unfortunate children who went left?…

Totem

Totem

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Magic. Nature. Technology. For ages their gods have been at peace but now the flow of power has been disrupted and there's only one person who can set things straight. After she's broken out of a secluded psychiatric hospital, Marcella Southern just wants to go home to see her parents. However, destiny has a different plan for her. Follow Marcella on a journey to the centre of all things and down into the black realm of death as she uncovers her true destiny. Is she really meant for greatness, or is she just another casualty in an immortal feud which has nothing to do with her?…

Senior's Club Writing Challenge

Senior's Club Writing Challenge

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A collection of short stories for the unofficial Wattpad seniors club writing contest!…

The Rift

The Rift

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"Maybe we'll start with the day the sky split open. There was this sound, like a vicious explosion that shook the building and threatened to split our eardrums. I was the first to my feet, I raced the others to the deck and we gawked at the scene before our eyes. Out over the ocean, a tear, a festering wound in the sky."In a flooded world full of mutant fish and frighteningly adept killers known as "riftmen" Hugh Jericho wakes up naked in a tiny village full of strange people and he has no idea how he got there. He's told, however, that he was fished out of the ocean by a team of people exploring the outer perimeter of the rift. As he gets to know the people around him, he relives his past through story telling and the dark secrets of the rift are revealed.…

Influenced

Influenced

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Jenner Costas blogs about death, he learns about murders, violent crimes and fatal accidents then puts the details online for the world to see. The problem is, he's stumbled onto a gruesome trend; bodies with massive neck trauma have been surfacing and he seems to be the one to find them. Is it a coincidence? Or is something sending him a warning? Follow Jenner's descent into a frightening paranormal world we've been told is imaginary but is actually all to real, a place where nobody can be trusted because anyone could be turned against you.PG13 -- swears, whacky tabacky, beatin' people up and the occasional naked fun times.…

Mightier Than the Sword

Mightier Than the Sword

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You're not alone in anything, so listen up my love. A tiny town can tear you down but the right words can build you up. I know their razor blade names cut into your arms and opened your veins and you think there's nothing you could do they haven't already done to you...The story that always plays in my head every time I listen to the song "Mightier Than the Sword" by the Mynabirds.…

Murder Day [The Novel]

Murder Day [The Novel]

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[NaNoWriMo Attempt] Based on my popular short story, Murder Day is about a society gone wrong. Once a year the law stands still, the streets become a warzone and nobody is safe. Delve into a world where morality is skewed and right and wrong aren't quite as simple to differentiate between. In a world where black and white don't exist, where everything's a little grey, get lost in the mystery and excitement that represent the most gluttinous holiday of the year -- Murder Day.…

Murder Day and Other Subconscious Transcriptions: A Dream Journal

Murder Day and Other Subconscious Transcriptions: A Dream Journal

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What happens when one day a year you can go out and kill anyone you please -- with no consequences? It's up to you, stay inside and wait it out, or go out and join the celebration.Murder Day was my first dream turned short story, it inspired me to transcribe more of my subconscious wonderings and share them with you all. Some are frightening, some are sad, and maybe some day there might even be a happy one or two?…

Naked in the Snow

Naked in the Snow

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My first attempts at writing *gulp* POETRY!…