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  • SPECIAL ACADEMY [UNDER MAJOR REVISIONS] by OtakU_Writes0143
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    Welcome to the intriguing world of the Special Academy, a prestigious institution shrouded in mystery.
  • Love, Lies, And Lacerations  by bbybluesss
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    When newlywed couple Liam and Wren, expecting their first child, lose their home to a devastating fire, they're forced to seek refuge with Wren's best friend Ruby. As they settle into Ruby's home, the facade of their friendship begins to crack, revealing a complex web of secrets, lies, and unresolved trauma. Ruby's fixation on Liam grows stronger, and she starts to blur the lines between reality and fantasy, convincing herself that their friendship is something more. Meanwhile, Liam remains clueless, grateful for Ruby's hospitality and genuinely believing she's a true friend. Wren, however, is increasingly uneasy, sensing that something is off about Ruby's behavior. As the days turn into weeks, the tension escalates. Ruby's baby's father, a man with a dark past, reappears, stirring up old wounds. A mysterious figure from Wren's past lurks in the shadows, waiting to strike. Ruby's actions become more erratic, fueled by a toxic mix of jealousy, resentment, and a desperate need for control. Wren, meanwhile, is teetering on the edge. The stress of her pregnancy, the pressure of her failing marriage, and the suffocating dynamics of her friendship with Ruby are pushing her to a breaking point. Her anger and frustration simmer just below the surface, waiting to boil over into something violent. The question is no longer if she'll snap, but who will bear the brunt of her rage when she does.
  • Murder on the Ocean (The Jane Stevens Mysteries - Book 1) by DeboraB92
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    1908. A transatlantic voyage. Jane fled her broken home for a new beginning. She boarded the ship to escape her past. She thought she was just a passenger. But someone on board knows her name-and wants her dead. A young woman. A famous detective. His stubborn grandson. A voyage that becomes a deadly game of secrets, lies, and survival.
  • Married To My Stalker (Editing) by jamiin045
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    Emily Valentine is an ordinary twenty-three year old girl that still lives with her dear parents. They love her so much that they won't let her out of their sight. Literally. That's why she's still living with them at the age of twenty-three. Emily thinks she's the luckiest girl in the world. She has parents that love her so, a sister to lean on, and a fiancé that would do anything for her. Everything was perfect for her and she thought nothing could ruin it for her. But she didn't think that everything could be ruined by just a visit from an old friend.
  • Pitch Black (Romantic Thriller, Completed) by EliseNoble
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    Even a Diamond can be shattered... After the owner of a security company is murdered, his sharp-edged wife goes on the run. Forced to abandon everything she holds dear - her home, her friends, her job in special ops - she builds a new life for herself in England. As Ashlyn Hale, she meets Luke, a handsome local who makes her realise just how lonely she is. Yet, even in the sleepy village of Lower Foxford, the dark side of life dogs Diamond's trail when the unthinkable strikes. Forced out of hiding, she races against time to save those she cares about. But is it too little, too late? **WARNING** If you want sweetness and light and all things bright, Diamond's not the girl for you. She's got sass, she's got snark, and she's moody and dark, As she does what a girl's got to do. Thanks to my awesome readers for taking Pitch Black to #1 on the Mystery/Thriller Hotlist!
  • Ask Amy  ✔ by TahliePurvis
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    BLACK MIRROR meets PRETTY LITTLE LIARS in this multimedia thriller where an anonymous advice website gets hacked and the dark origins of the site start to come to light. (shortlisted for the 2017 wattys, #1 in mystery/thriller)
  • In the Name of Love (Completed) by ni19534
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    Riddhima's life is all good until one fateful night, an unexpected tragedy befalls her. That is when Vansh Raisinghania enters her life and assures her to help her in whatever way he can. But can Vansh be trusted? Is he really what he's showing or there's something more to him? All hell breaks loose when Riddhima stumbles upon some of the darkest secrets that she could never have imagined. Will she stand strong or will she fall apart? (A fanfiction revolving around the characters from the serial IMMJ2)
  • When the Assassin became the Wife of a Mafia Boss by eunicahija
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    Sabrina Levamonte is a great doctor. Secretly, she's also a terrifying assassin, incredibly skilled and fast. She can easily kill thousands with her katana. Luke Luxwell is a powerful and feared Mafia boss. He's also the world's youngest billionaire and a very successful CEO. He saved his father's failing company, and now has many enemies in both the mafia and the business world. They married for their own reasons, living together in the same mansion, completely unaware of each other's true lives. Will they fall in love despite all their hidden secrets? © 04-14-24
  • What Lies Beneath by Loutka
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    [Book 1 to the Lake Bellinor Duology] [UNEDITED] It can't be controlled. And it can't be ignored. Those were the two most important things Tyler Loftman came to understand the more he discovered about his strange ability; an ability that allows him to see into a dead person's past with just one touch. Nothing more, nothing less. So, when a nameless young woman is found drifting down the middle of the lake, Tyler realizes he just might have a chance to put his ability to the test, and figure out whether it is a gift or a curse. But he soon realizes that won't be easy. All of the locals in the small town of Lake Bellinor know how to keep a secret; and when push comes to shove, the blame game begins.
  • What Happened That Night by LyssFrom1996
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    WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION Everyone knew Clara was in love with Griffin, the most popular and perfect kid at school - so no one understands why her older sister, Emily, murdered him. ***** Golden boy Griffin Tomlin is found dead, floating in his pool, the morning after his family's Labor Day party. Clara Portfield's older sister, Emily, is arrested for his murder. No one knows why she killed him - except for Clara. The mystery is uncovered in dual timelines: In the present, Clara, burdened by a heavy secret, struggles with the aftermath of the murder. And In a series of flashbacks, the events that brought Clara, Emily and Griffin together are revealed: a crush, an obsession and a shocking twist. (𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬) 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐔𝐋𝐓
  • 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.
  • Vows in blood by Kknovels1609
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    She hacked into a vault she shouldn't have touched. Now Soraya is being hunted by Alessio Moretti - mafia heir, ruthless, and dangerously obsessed. But he doesn't want to kill her. He wants to own her. In a world built on blood and secrets, love might be the deadliest crime.
  • THE BAD GUYS IN: playtime poppy by BiancaSantana880
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    After finding a VHS and a letter, the bad guys plus the crimson paw go to investigate An old abandoned toy factory called: POPPY'S PLAYTIME. To find some workers who according to the letter is still alive in the building. But they find that there is something strange about the toys at the factory. Including poppy, princess's new toy.
  •  Fifth Floor by thefreebird_05
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    Every six months, the tenant living on the fifth floor vanishes. No warnings. No witnesses. Just a locked door and a name that fades from memory. When it's Lavanya's turn, she says she doesn't believe the stories. Until she finds a diary hidden deep in the wall, its pages filled with the lives of people who once lived where she does now. Each entry is colder than the last. Each one written with impossible detail. As the sixth month draws closer, her worries spike. The only thought troubling her is this : "Will the next name be mine?"
  • Inspector Rames by JessWylder
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    Detective Inspector Amber Rames investigates a series of murder cases in 2185 with the help of her new sergeant. Her attraction to him is hard to ignore, but having a relationship with a subordinate is illegal. ***** Four murder mysteries. One epic romance. It's 2185, and British civilization has moved underground after a nuclear war. In a city of bright lights and body-hacking, a wealthy woman is found dead in a dark alleyway, her throat slit. Detective Inspector Amber Rames is given the investigation...and a new partner to work with. Tall, dark, and a technological saviour, Detective Sergeant Alex Sullivan stirs feelings in her that she should ignore. Having a relationship with a subordinate is illegal. But as they work closely over several different murder cases, boundaries start to blur... WATTY AWARDS 2020 WINNER
  • 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 by authorwisteria
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    Amer accepts no Queens... The Sheesh Mahal takes them all. A princess who is forced into an alliance with the exiled prince who once swore to destroy her Kingdom. The royal alliance is sealed in Sheesh Mahal of Amer fort where every bride of the family has disappeared before her anniversary. #1 in royalindia (23/08/2025) #1 in palacesecret (23/08/2025)
  • Murder by kaalbhairav190
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    killer is still alive
  • RIDA : Heartbeat Of Eternity by Collywobbles63
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    𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐱 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐫 "𝘏𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘦.𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘴" 𝙍𝙞𝙙𝙖 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙠𝙪𝙧-mature & heartbreakingly kind.She spent her life trying to survive the ghosts of past she never asked for.With amber eyes that hold storms & silence & a heart full of warmth, she's everything he refuses to believe in.She has been called curse yet she still chooses love over hate. 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙠𝙝𝙖𝙧 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙝 𝙍𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙤d-Cold.Calculated.Dangerous-a storm in human form.He was never supposed to be hers.Yet, fate bound them in a marriage built on misunderstanding, bitterness, and secrets.He's vowed never to fall for illusions like love.Especially not with the woman tied to the darkness that destroyed his family. ~ He believes she's the reason behind his family's ruin. She's the girl who watched hers fall apart-powerless to stop it. 𝘏𝘈𝘛𝘌 𝘐𝘕𝘎𝘕𝘐𝘛𝘌𝘋 𝘛𝘏𝘌𝘐𝘙 𝘑𝘖𝘜𝘙𝘕𝘌𝘠. 𝘓𝘖𝘝𝘌 𝘔𝘐𝘎𝘏𝘛 𝘉𝘌 𝘛𝘏𝘌𝘐𝘙 𝘙𝘜𝘐𝘕. 𝘈𝘕𝘋 𝘗𝘈𝘚𝘛 ? 𝘐𝘛 𝘏𝘈𝘚 𝘚𝘞𝘖𝘙𝘕 𝘛𝘖 𝘕𝘌𝘝𝘌𝘙 𝘓𝘌𝘛 𝘛𝘏𝘌𝘔 𝘍𝘐𝘕𝘋 𝘗𝘌𝘈𝘊𝘌. But when buried lies begin to surface & past enemies rise again.Will the masks finally fall?Will the truth set them free or destroy them both? Two souls. One destiny.A history soaked in blood, betrayal & love that refuses to die. Step into the world of Rida-where every heartbeat hides a secret,glance is a war, and love might just be the deadliest thing of all.
  • All It Stands For by BETS5Y
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    After her mother's unexpected passing, Gemma is sent to live with a group of strange men who don't seem overly fond of her being there. Their secrets, their strange rules and behaviour make Gemma want to run; to hide, to go back in time to when everything felt safe again. But life doesn't always play the way's expected, and Gemma's life of before can only stay as that: in the past. Top Rankings: 6/11/2025: #1 in grief 6/12/2025: #1 in youngest 7/1/2026: #1 in friendship 9/1/2026: #2 in siblings 13/1/2026: #1 in mystery 1/2/2026: #2 in selectivemutism
  • Child of a King by Anne_170399
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    In the aftermath of a devastating event, a once-close family is torn apart by the burden of an ancient feud between their ancestors. The father, along with his sons, seeks refuge in the depths of South America, while the mother takes to the road across the United States, hiding with their only daughter. Five years later, a single phone call summons the brothers back to the U.S., urgently needed to help their sister. But when they arrive, they discover she isn't the only one in need of their assistance. There's someone else-someone they knew existed but had never met: their youngest sister, Estella. She was the child their mother was pregnant with when she fled their family home in Connecticut so many years ago. Now, Estella's world has been turned upside down, and the family is thrust into a heart-wrenching reunion. Told through the innocent eyes of a five-year-old girl, this is a story of a broken family struggling to protect one another from the cruel forces that have torn them apart. Will the innocence of a child be enough to heal the wounds of the past, or has time already sealed their fate forever?