NOVELLA 2020 WINNERS
9 stories
Sparks Fly by calistacyq
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[Prequel to Mismatched] A single kiss can change two lives forever. When Belinda Clarke attends a party in hopes of getting closer to her crush, things take an interesting turn. At the stroke of midnight, with fireworks as a backdrop, she receives a kiss, one she swears she will never forget. Known for his charm and easy-going personality, Jace Leighton is the most popular guy in school and the man of Belinda's dreams. When sparks fly, their relationship shifts from what she calls friendly acquaintances, neither strangers nor close friends, to something more. With a shared love for food, the two hit it off immediately. Unbeknownst to many, Belinda has a dark past, one that keeps her from putting all her love and trust in anyone. With the support of her best friend Yvette and the sincerity of Jace, she tries to overcome her fears and decides to take a leap of faith. Ending up with your first love is one in a million. As the two face challenges along the way, they learn from their experiences and grow, hopefully together. *** [Open Novella Contest 2020] Prompt #67: Well, that was a New Year's Eve kiss you won't forget anytime soon. Started: 24 February 2020 Completed: 29 May 2020
Sated ✔ by LynaForge
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Phil lives underground with his father, safe from the hellscape of the surface. Till now, they get by just fine. But Phil wants more to life than to die an impoverished miner's son. Even in an underground world, there's a higher echelon and decides to pay any price for a chance at fame and fortune.In steps a brooding starlet Phil idolizes. What she offers is an opportunity too good to pass up.
The Janus Project (ONC 2020 - LGBTQ) by elveloy
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(TOP FOUR WINNER!) When undercover investigator Kai Ewans is sent to the Steampunk world of Gaia to hunt down a serial killer, he doesn't expect to fall for the lead detective on the case at a fancy dress party. Detective Ash Calvin is attracted to Kai, until he discovers the lies... Will Ash and Kai learn to work together to find the killer? Or will the killer find them first? TOP PICK AMBYS 2023 - Novella Science Fiction WINNER - Equal Fourth place for the ONC 2020 (Steampunk / LGBT / Romance / Crime)
In The Darkest Depths by SamiCoops
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Audrey Blake is spiralling. All she wants is to forget what happened last year. But, since that night, horrifying nightmares have plagued her and made it impossible to move on. When one in particular shakes her to her core and leaves her questioning her sanity, she finds her past threatening to overwhelm her. As bad things start to happen and the nightmare seems to be coming to life, she's left to face a terrifying question: What if it wasn't just a dream? ▪︎▪︎▪︎ [ONC2020 Longlister] [Featured on @PsychologicalNovels reading list Meticulous Minds]
Adventures in Acre by johnnedwill
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Grieg Chapian's Golden Knight returns in a tale of medieval swords and sorcery. The Golden Knight - Richard of Warwick - embarks on the Crusades; his destination: the city of Acre. There, not only must he face battle against the forces of Saladin, but also the forces of ancient magic and betrayal.
Blooming Flower ✔️ by SVTSwrites
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An official Wattpad Fresh Read! (Oct 2021) Being best friends, Manish and Ashwini have been through everything together. They've brought out the best in each other, been there for the worst, motivated each other through the toughest of times, and faced the roughest of situations. As they move into their careers, Ashwini is convinced that nothing can tear them apart. However, when an offer for Manish surfaces that could lead him hundreds of miles away from home, Ashwini realizes the possibility of her friendship with Manish being doomed. With that in mind, this flower has to discover how on earth she can live without her sunshine. Award honors: The Novella Awards: Winner The Romance Fiction Awards: Honorable Mention Featured on the following profiles and reading lists: @Wattpad: Fresh Reads @WackyWriters: Our Judges' Favorites @FreeThePOC : "New Adult" and "Featured" @NARomance : "A Little Bit of Everything" @ComeAndSitWithUs : #Multiculturalism- Diversity is good for all @generalfiction : Finding Love : Romance @BullyingPrevention: Diversity Advocate @CommunityTeam : New Adult @NA : The timelines: General Fiction @Romance: "Love Bites" @StoriesUndiscovered: Stranger than Fiction Cover by the amazing @EmilyGJillian Highest rankings: #99 in shortstory #3 in problems #5 in novella #89 in bestfriends #112 in heartbreak #3 in prequel #307 in family #121 in relationship #54 in indian #87 in jealousy #49 in generalfiction #26 in slowburn #224 in newadult #404 in drama
Bid Against the Thunder || ONC 2020 by SoelleKhiss
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The son of a Socorran pirate, Marric Tabraile is a decorated TIE Fighter pilot with a thirst for reckless adventure, until his sense of integrity gets him demoted to flying cargo transports. His heritage and disregard for authority make him a pariah in the Imperial Navy. After the assassinations of three members of the Imperial Council, Tabraile is credited with saving the life of a young Moff and his family. He is given a promotion and assigned to escort the mysterious Lady Vannre, a Sith assassin whose disparate loyalties are tearing her apart. To save her and himself, Tabraile must confront a dark tragedy in his past that cost him his family, his sense of peace, and nearly his life. <<<WINNER-BEST FANFICTION-The Novella Awards 2020>>> ONC Prompt #4
Haunted Waters by xRedxMoonx
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[ONC 2020 Shortlister] Something evil dwells in the black lake by the misty woods, something that will claim the souls of those who dare to dive into its realm. Lynn Morris is ready to enjoy some well-deserved holidays in the company of her closest friends. And that house on the lakeshore looks like a dream come true and is exactly what she needs. Or that's what she thinks. It takes her diving into the lake, it takes a blood-curdling vision for her to know they shouldn't have touched the waters. Something is watching her; ready to turn her holidays into the worst nightmare ever had. When reality and illusions start clashing in a never-ending war, will she be able to remain sane and save her friends? Or will she fall prey to the darkness growing in her own mind? *ONC 2020. Prompt #40.