DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NON-FICTION You know, I think a lot. For (hopefully) most of us, it's a part of the process of being. Specifically, I think of the harsher side of delicately delivered truths. And get EXPONENTIALLY more stressed about it (thus the emoji book cover). Now, I'm just writing it down. TW: death, abuse, and things of that nature are mentioned. N.B: These chapters are NOT ALL my personal opinion, but merely observations my "shadow self" has made while pondering upon the complexities of the human experience. My hope is that they will inspire you to think, as they inspire me.

This anthology will collect noir and hard-boiled style stories from some of Wattpad's brightest authors, as well as some up-and-comers that I think we'll be seeing a lot of in the future. This dark group will spread their stories across several different genres, showcasing the variety and power of noir. We'll take a look at how noir has influenced modern media over the years, and see which of your favorite books and movies have been made possible through noir style. And check out the contest that could put your story right beside some great Wattpad writers! Word Limit: 2-10k words Deadline: March 15th

#1Nonfiction: Will Ceci be seduced by ax crimes, buried girls & mushy poems? Will she go down an entirely prudent and reasonable path or fall head-over-ass into a forbidden affair? Everything is real. Everything is true. The Authors: Ceci is a peach from Detroit, who directs documentaries, runs a video production house, and records and tours internationally as a drummer. Jack is a Colorado trial lawyer, who has appeared on Stephen Colbert, CBS 60 Minutes, ABC, NBC, FOX, Court TV, and media around the world. A Wattpad-Mysty interview of Ceci and Jack appears at the end of Part One. #1Nonfiction, #1True Crime, #1Non-fiction Spotlight, #1Criminal Law, #1True Story, and #1Memoir. 1st Place in Non-fiction, Rose Awards. A Wattpad Spotlight Featured Book, 2018-25. Gems of Wattpad, 2020-2025. Part One and Two are complete. Part Three is forthcoming. We receive a lot of requests, and if you read and vote for us, we will try our best to read and vote for you. We love comments!! Names, gender, dates, and locations have been changed to protect the innocent, the guilty, and to avoid as many lawsuits as possible. All photographs are owned by the authors or used with permission. Cover Photo by Rauchenberger, available royalty free on Pixabay. Copyright 2016, 2024.

FEATURED on the Wattpad Adventure 'Voyages and Sea Epics' list! Not so far in the distant future, the Earth is drowning in our mistakes. The permafrost has melted. Millions have been wiped out. Thousands more suffer to breathe on land while facing down brutal raiders and monsters too fantastic to be natural. As a Tinker, Meg's not entitled to many of the luxuries most citizens enjoy aboard Arc City One. She was a mistake to be forgotten. A blip in time destined to be erased by obscurity. Until she spotted the anomaly. This is an underwater sci-fi adventure filled with robots, pirates, seafaring rogues, terrifying monsters, a few stolen kisses, and a murderous plot set to a timer that's about to explode! 💙💙💙💙💙💙 🌊 #151 in #SciFi - 12/19/20 🌊 🌊 #73 in #SciFi - 12/22/20 🌊 🌊 #71 in SciFi - 12/24/20 🌊

What if in your anti-social neurotic way, you're trying to make lemons into lemonade--- when life decides to drop the Zombie Apocalypse in your lap? Being the anti-heroine of our story, Alex battles with not giving up, not ending her short life. Be it a fire, earthquake, or zombies... life is full of obstacles. None of which are close to being as scary as Alex worst nightmares... people, hope, and small talk. When the world falls to ashes around you... who holds the guns, power, and determination to survive? With a fate determined to break her, Alex must battle hoards of the un-dead, the savagery of the living, the demands of the hopeful, and the indignities of love... all whilst kicking a$$, taking names, and smarta$$-ery. Alex is the gleam of a gun, the crack of a whip, and she's not taking prisoners. Cackling all the way to the hell she believes she deserves. Alex welcomes the end with an unflinching eyeroll, two middle fingers, and a sharp tongue. [If you can't handle mature language... ...this isn't the book for you] . . Current cover done by my good friend @meckymeck

Cover Artwork by (me) @The_Mumbler_ If you enjoy art then check out my book.

Magic, Paris, forbidden love, and a quest to save the world before a spell book ruins it all...ready to find out more? ----Seventeen-year-old Sheera Oden has turned so many lemons into lemonade she could hydrate a stadium full of people in the heat of summer. Orphaned at twelve, struggling to make ends meet with her foster family and accepting that she can't afford college...it's hard to believe she spends the whole day smiling at Dee-Lightful Donuts, serving up hipster pastries to the artisanal junkies in Manhattan. Somewhere in-between accepting fate and longing for adventures that don't exist, a strange encounter with a woman at the donut shop sparks the upheaval of Sheera's entire life. Before the day is over the woman reveals an ancient spell book, a book so connected to the souls on earth that the magic only works in certain hands, and only when disillusionment reigns supreme. With humanity growing increasingly cynical, the risk looms large with the book's most dangerous spells held hostage by the Shadowers, a society of dark souls capable of bringing the magic to life. Sheera isn't sure whether to find out more or run, until the woman proves her powers as the leader of the Kindreds, a society of vibrant souls who defend free will. When Sheera learns she is also a Kindred and essential to their quest, the inertia of her life gives way to Paris, where the Shadowers hide out and build their power as they wait to unleash the final spell. It's in Paris that Sheera discovers the dangers of an adventurous life; the struggle to learn magic...the life-threatening missions...and a romance with a Kindred that clashes with her soulful connection to a Shadower, a bond that is likely doomed if humanity hopes to survive. Maybe she should've stuck to the donut days, or maybe feeling alive is worth the risk...

August, 1865 The War is over and as America is trying to recover, Nicholas Gregson is trying to get used to his civilian life. But the deep scar on the side of his face will always remind him of the most violent war in America. One windy day, Nicholas gets a visit from his former General with a rare proposition: He wants him to marry one of his daughters. Although Mary is beautiful and well brought up, he hesitates. He doesn't know if he can love her and he is certain she won't ever be able to surpass his war scar. Olivia Clark is happy for her twin sister, marrying a man their father respected dearly was bound to be a good marriage. But she worries. Scars of her own remind her that men can not be trusted. Will Olivia let her guard down and allow love to enter her life? Will Nicholas give himself a chance to be happy with a woman that won't even look at his face? 12/21/2016: #2 in Historical Fiction *shrieks like a Nozgul*

A true story of love, heartbreak and a legacy.

This is a collection of letters to the people that have affected me in some way, letters that they will never see. While I tragically attempt to make sense of my life, these letters follow me throughout my trials of love, life, and school.