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  • The Goal Is To Die by gelainess
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    Nadia Augusten was born a villainess. She was fed with a golden spoon and was provided with everything she needed. Everything she wants, she gets. She's known as the wicked princess of the empire. And that wickedness led to her dire sufferings. "Why? Why are you doing this to me?!" She yelled as she was about to get executed in front of the crown prince. "You tried to killed my fiancée. So you should pay the price." "I only did that because I love you!" "Shut up. Off with her head!" *Slash!* After Nadia died, she came back one month before her execution date. "This time, I'll live peacefully!" And so she decided to turn into a new leaf. But she was wrong. *Slash!* "AGHH!!" She died again. *SLASH!!* "GAAHHHH!!!" No matter what she does, evil or good... she always ends up being a corpse. ... Nadia woke up. Her eyes were dead, as if life itself was gone. 'How many times is it now?' She rashly scratched her head, tired of everything. "Forget living. I just want to die already." ... #1 loop #1 psychological #1 crazy #1 obsession Published: Jan. 1, 2023 Note: -This story is originally written by me. -Cover made by me.
  • The Summer I Drowned (SEA GLASS) by solacing
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    WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION When a summer of fun turns upside down, Olivia must figure out whether her paranoid imagination is playing tricks on her or if she's being followed - and by who. ***** It's been years since Olivia nearly drowned in Caldwell Beach, and after moving away, she's back for the summer to reconnect with old friends. However, not everything-or everyone-is the same. Her childhood best friend, Miles, is still sweet and carefree, but his older brother West is not. Disowned and working at the local garage, he's distanced himself from everyone, until Olivia accidentally uncovers the reason why. But as the two grow closer, strange things begin happening to Olivia. She can't stop seeing shadows and hearing voices, but as she slips into a downward spiral of obsessiveness and paranoia, she must fight to uncover the truth behind who is after her, and why. [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]]
  • Revealed (Book 4, the Redemption Series) by henry_scott
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    ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** When the biker gang calls in a Jake Bryant's debt, he has no choice but to hunt down an old friend by any means necessary and retrieve their stolen drugs, even if it cost him the woman he loves. ***** Time has run out for Jake Bryant. The Devil's Hand motorcycle gang has cashed in the debt he owes them. Jake must hunt down his old friend, Rick, to retrieve the million dollars worth of heroin he stole from the gang. Soon, Jake finds himself double-crossing both Rick and the Devil's Hand, but his true loyalties will be tested when his girlfriend becomes a bargaining chip. After failing the other women in his life, will Jake finally be able to save someone he loves? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]
  • Return (Book 3, the Redemption Series) by henry_scott
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    ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** After a great loss, Jake Bryant finds himself in Las Vegas. To fill the void in his heart, he searches for a woman's missing daughter and finds more than he bargained for. ***** Two years after his daughter was kidnapped, Jake Bryant meets a woman in desperate need of help. Seeing the opportunity to redeem himself, Jake probes Las Vegas's seemly underbelly to find the pimp responsible for abducting her daughter. But navigating Sin City's sex trade business proves tougher than Jake thought, and he finds himself digging his own grave at gunpoint. Can Jake find a way to escape? Or will his mistakes lead to more death? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]
  • Reckoning (Book 5, the Redemption Series) by henry_scott
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    ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** Jake Bryant must stop the criminal mastermind who orchestrated the murder of his best friend from killing his new family. ***** More dark secrets from Jake Bryant's past come to light. Dolan, the criminal mastermind who ordered the hit on Jake's best friend, Tom, is searching for evidence Tom collected against him for another murder - evidence Tom hid with his widow before his death. Desperate to bring Dolan to justice, Jake finds himself in a race against time to save the lives of those he loves. But with allies double-crossing him left and right, Jake must discover who he can trust before Tom's family is destroyed along with the evidence. Can Jake win the race or will he die just like his friend? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]
  • Regret (Book 2, the Redemption Series) by henry_scott
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    ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** When Jake Bryant's daughter is kidnapped for ransom, he's forced to gamble with her life in order to discover which of his enemies has taken her hostage and to what end. ***** Jake Bryant's daughter, Sam, is in trouble. Her all-star quarterback boyfriend gave her pills to help her study for a test, but the pair are caught on school grounds with the unprescribed drugs. Since Sam's grandfather is a district court judge, she gets off with a slap on the wrist. Austin isn't as lucky. But with Austin's precious future at stake, his brother attempts a Hail-Mary pass by kidnapping Sam for his release. Can Jake rescue her before time runs out, or will they both pay for her mistake with their lives? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]
  • What Happened That Night (Wattpad Books Edition) by LyssFrom1996
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    WATTPAD BOOKS EDITION Griffin Tomlin is dead. And Clara's sister killed him . . . Four months after the murder, the entire town of Shiloh is still in shock. For Clara Porterfield, the normal world has crumbled around her in a million chaotic pieces. Now Clara lives in a new reality, where her sister awaits trial for murder, her mother obsessively digs in a dead, frozen garden, and her father lives and breathes denial. At school, Clara is haunted by her classmates' morbid curiosity-and all of the unspoken questions they won't ask. But none of them knows what she knows . . . Now Clara's sister wants something from her-the one thing in all of this that Clara isn't ready to face: the truth about what really happened that night. Because this story didn't die with Griffin Tomlin. There's another story that needs to be told. And sometimes, the lies we're told are nowhere near as deadly as the lies we tell ourselves . . .
  • The Summer I Drowned (Wattpad Books Edition) by solacing
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    WATTPAD BOOKS EDITION. The past always resurfaces . . . Five years after almost drowning, Olivia Cathart returns home to Caldwell Beach determined to face her fears and take some risks-not just by swimming but by opening her heart. Hoping to rekindle her friendships, she's excited about a carefree summer with her best friends Keely and Miles. But life in the sleepy town has changed, and no one and nothing is as it seems. When a series of startling crimes threaten Olivia's fragile state, she is plunged into a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Her only solace from the chaos is West, Miles's disowned and ruggedly handsome brother, but even he can't answer the question on everyone's minds-is Olivia really in danger or is it simply all in her head?
  • Paradise Thriller by JanePeden
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    Alison's sister disappeared filming a reality show, so she goes undercover as a contestant, discovering that in some cases reality tv is all too real. ***** Alison's sister disappeared while shooting a Survivor-style reality series, so when the show gets a reboot, Alison gets herself cast as a contestant. Arriving on the island, none of the organizers seem to be giving her straight answers. Forced to manipulate the situation to stay on the show, she starts an uneasy alliance with the handsome and physically capable Travis. They even act like they're falling in love, hoping their romantic appeal will keep them on the show. But as more challenges take place, and contestants go from being injured to dying in front of the camera, Alison and Travis realize that something is wrong. They have to win this game, or they won't make it off the island alive. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]
  • Cognitive Deviance by JaCrispy_Jamaine
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    In 2045, Psychwatch treats the mentally ill or cages them. Margo wants to bring empathy to every patient but a killer pushes her, and the system, to the limits ***** In a dark future, more than a third of the United States population suffers from mental illness and violent crime is on the rise. In response, Psychwatch is formed - an organization intended to combine mental healthcare and law enforcement - creating monitored areas and neglected ones known as the Psycho Slums. Margo Sandoval is the latest recruit to Psychwatch, bringing a new level of empathy to the controversial agency known for its unforgiving methods. Margo spends her days as an Empath treating everyone possible, until the arrival of a new serial killer upends her life and forces her to confront the evils of the human mind and the system that claims to be the solution.
  • Revenge (Book 1, the Redemption Series) by henry_scott
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    ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** Jake Bryant, a disgraced Chicago detective, inserts himself into the police investigation of his murdered best friend to protect the woman he loves - his friend's widow. ***** Jake Bryant, a former Chicago PD detective, rushes home after his best friend is killed. Determined to find the murderer, he starts his own investigation into Tom's death. However, the case is complicated by the involvement of a motorcycle gang, drugs, and Jake's feelings for Tom's widow. But Jake has bigger problems when the police set the killer free- who then decides to silence Tom's family as well. Now Jake is faced with the ultimate dilema. Does he trust a broken system to protect Tom's family? Or does he seek his own brand of justice? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]
  • Natalie's Diary by KeriHalfacre
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    When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets. ***** Natalie Driscoll is dead. She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]
  • Swallow by Pixee_Styx
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    Swallow is now published as a Wattpad Book! As a Wattpad reader, you can access both the Original Edition and Books Edition upon purchase. When Mildred wished for death on her bullies, she never expected a demon would possess her and make all her dreams come true...but is it worth her soul? ***** After years of torment, Mildred, a meek high school student, is determined to seek revenge against her bullying classmates. She intends to curse them with dark magic, punishing them for their cruelty - but in the process Mildred accidentally opens herself up to a terrifying demonic possession. The demon inside her is only too happy to fulfill Mildred's vengeful desires. Bodies start turning up with parts missing, eaten as though mauled by a wild animal...or perhaps something darker. Powerless, Mildred realizes that the murders are changing her in more ways than one... Content and trigger warning: This story contains scenes of violence, psychological abuse, and gore. [[word count: 30,000-40,000 words]] Cover designed by Jay Flores-Holz
  • 𝔍𝔞𝔱𝔦𝔰𝔴𝔞𝔯 | 𝔏𝔬𝔬𝔨𝔦𝔰𝔪𝔙𝔞𝔯𝔦𝔬𝔲𝔰!  by UnprofessionalWrite
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    ✧*̥˚ ᴠᴀʀɪᴏᴜꜱ ʏᴀɴᴅᴇʀᴇ ʟᴏᴏᴋɪꜱᴍ x ᴏᴄ *̥˚✧ ↶*ೃ ↷ ˊ- ╰┈➤ ᴊᴀᴛɪꜱᴡᴀʀ : ᴀ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ʀᴇᴍᴇᴍʙᴇʀꜱ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ᴘᴀꜱᴛ ʟɪꜰᴇ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴠɪᴠɪᴅ ᴅᴇᴛᴀɪʟ.
  • Wildflower On The Hunt by jaeslut
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    Trying to escape his fate as a mafia heir, Valerio hides far from home under the guise of a teacher, hoping no one will ever find him until his childhood friend does. A story about a never-ending yearning and the need to escape something bound to you by blood, at its core. Loving what hurts you, and running from what still lives inside you. jaeslut, 2025.
  • The Wrong Brother by delicateink
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    I married a man the world called perfect. But some things don't feel like choice. They feel like waiting in disguise. Like a life already written without your permission. And then there is him. He doesn't ask where I belong. He looks at me like he already knows. Like I've been his thought for longer than I've been aware of it. Too quiet when he watches. Too certain when he speaks nothing at all. And I don't understand why it feels like- I didn't meet him. I returned to him.
  • omniscient shatter - Ishigami Senku x reader by TheLivingBurden
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    For as long as she could remember, (y/n) knew her family carried a secret-the ability to make things travel through mirrors. On the surface, she was the perfect student: intelligent and untouchable. But in truth, that version of her was something she had learned to become. And when she ended up in the world of Dr. Stone, she tried to change it-forcing herself to be more someone easier to approach than the person she used to be. Beneath it all, however, remained something heavier-choices she never spoke about, a past she kept buried, and a version of herself that understood how easily things could break. Then one night changed everything. After binge-watching Dr. Stone, her mirror distorted without command and she was went through. She wakes in a world that shouldn't exist beyond fiction-surrounded by a civilization rebuilt from stone, and standing face to face with Senku. He feels like a character she should already understand... yet something about him makes her feel seen in a way she isn't prepared for. Now trapped in a world she knows the outcome of, she must navigate science, survival, and the dangerous possibility that her past-and the identity she is trying to become-won't stay hidden for long.
  • Kings on the Horizon (Vol. 4-6) by MyWickedWays
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    Maximilian Leigh Sinclaire is labeled as the greatest heir in the world. The source of his greatness? His surname. In a world where business tycoons rule and heirs are constantly in the spotlight, Max is considered to be at the top. But heavy is the head that wears the crown, and Max knows the title was never his to claim. After meeting an uncle he hasn't seen in years, Max accepts an invitation to J.S. High, a school built for the most powerful heirs in the world. It was the best place to prove his worth--until Max realized that J.S. High isn't what it seems. Ruled by a monarchy that follows a ruthless system, Max must navigate cruel customs, gruesome battles, and betrayals in order to survive. The one who rises to the top becomes king, but with secrets buried within its walls, proving your worth might be the last thing you'll have to worry about. [Contains Volumes 4-6] [16+ | Contains violence and strong language]
  • BEHIND THOSE EYES || KTH by user_thv
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    "Careful, Detective-nim. Keep looking at me like that and I might think you like me." A blood-soaked box. A severed head. No fingerprints. No body. Just a single note: 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗘. Officer Park Nyra is known for solving the unsolvable-but this case? It's taunting her. And her only lead is Kim Taehyung: a convicted murderer with a smug mouth, locked in a high-security psychiatric facility... who somehow sketches the victims before they die. He claims he's not the killer. She doesn't believe a word he says. But the bodies keep coming. The drawings keep matching. And Taehyung? He's starting to look less like a witness-and more like a trap she's already stepped into. Who's really hunting who? CONTENT WARNING ⚠ This book contains extremely graphic and explicit scenes of violence, torture, and psychological distress. The descriptions are vivid and unsettling, designed to evoke strong emotional reactions. Reader discretion is strongly advised. If you are sensitive to intense depictions of pain, blood, or horror, this story may not be suitable for you. Proceed with caution. [UPDATE ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS]
  • Sole Elite Disclosed||Classroom of the Elite by OsorenaFear
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    Under the command of his biological father, Ayanokōji Kiyotaka, the sole survivor of the demonic fourth generation, enrolls in Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School with the sole intention of establishing undeniable supremacy within its confines. Unbeknownst to him, regardless of where he resided, he was destined to be all alone. ______________________________________ Disclaimer: I do not own the characters, these all belong to Kinugasa Shōgo. Neither do I own any illustrations I used in the story, these all belong to either Tomoseshunsaku (Light Novel) or Sasane Shia/Xia (Second year Manga). The art on the cover belongs to @baozaohuang on X. ※Unfortunately, I'm not very good at English, so you can expect bad grammar. Disclaimer²: My fanfiction isn't meant to glorify or encourage such behaviors; rather, it aims to reflect the complexities of manipulation and its repercussions (albeit in a highly exaggerated manner). Furthermore, many elements will be altered accordingly, including out-of-character (OOC), certain events, and even the system itself. Therefore, please do not take this too seriously. ______________________________________ Welcome to Classroom of the Sole Elite Arc: Finished ◯ (61,239 words.) Pseudo Omniscient Arc: Finished ◯ (165,200 words.) Authentic Fool's Insanity Arc: WIP ⠀↪Part 1: Finished ◯ (162,028 words) ⠀↪Part 2: WIP (33,172 words) ______________________________________