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The Lost Oracle by CyndaGallagher
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[SHORT LISTED IN THE 2022 OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST] [Featured in @mythandlegend's "ONC 2022 Myth and Legend Makers"!] The Oracle of turns into ash every century, reincarnating again to keep peace and balance in the realm of Epora. The Lord of Law and the Lord of Chaos may never impose as long as the Oracle is standing strong. But, what happens when the Oracle is gone for good? Pom and her sister are thrust into an unforgiving and confusing world where they have no choice but to make decisions that will shape not only the fiber of their souls, but the fate of all life as they know it. Genre: Fantasy Length: 20k Words This work contains mature elements and themes including: death, mourning, unrequited love, blood, strong language, etc. Please read with caution. UPDATES: • Featured in @mythandlegend's "ONC 2022 Myth and Legend Makers"! • Woo! We made it to round two! 🥈 • WE MADE IT TO THE FINALS! 🥇 • WE'VE BEEN LONG LISTED 🎉 • SHORT LISTED!!!! 🏆 😭 ˚˙༓࿇༓˙˚˙༓࿇༓˙˚˙༓࿇༓˙˚ Open Novella Contest 2022 (Fantasy Entry) Prompt 41 & 45
The Land Behind the Mirror | ONC 2022 by ravenwood666may
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What happens when you find out that the rumors that you always considered impossible might be true after all? How do you survive in a world that doesn't follow the rules of your own world? One where you are surrounded by danger and unfamiliarity whichever way you turn, whose laws don't follow any rhyme or reason that you are aware of. The new cover was made using Canva's QuickGen AI app.
Mina ✓ by ruhika_writes
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A librarian gets sucked into a web of horror as she investigates a century-old disappearance in the new town she has moved into. *** Yvaine Agan had always led a quiet life and had expected to do the same when she moved to the small town of Andrasville. Little had she expected to encounter a message in a bottle dating back to the 1800s and the whispers that accompanied it. As her curiosity grows she finds herself immersed in the mystery of the disappearance of Wilhelmina Andras and the darkside of the seemingly peaceful place. Will she be able to unravel the century-old mystery? Or will she be sucked into oblivion, becoming one more tragic memory of the town? And most importantly, is the disappearance of Wilhelmina Andras the only conundrum that haunts Andrasville? *** Started: February 1st 2022 Ended: March 31st 2022 Word Count: 32,304 Cover Credits: @Atwin_May Achievements (Currently/Previously): ONC 2022 Longlisted, General Category Winner at Dusk Awards, featured by @Paranormal, @fright, @Mystery, @action. Featured by @fright for AAPIHM 2023.
Face Your Fears by HonorInTheRain
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Archer Morales's life is finally perfect. He's married to the girl of his dreams and finally has a job he enjoys. But when something completely unexpected happens, Archer discovers that his wife, Hadley, has been keeping secrets, and that his past isn't going to be staying in the past for much longer.
In 27 Days (Watty Award Winner 2012) by HonorInTheRain
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Hadley Jamison doesn't know what to think when she hears that her classmate, Archer Morales, committed suicide. She didn't exactly know him, but that doesn't stop her from feeling like there was something she could have done to help him. So to Hadley's surprise, on the very night of Archer's funeral, she has a run in with Death himself and is offered the chance to go back in time to stop Archer from ending his life. The catch? She only has twenty-seven days to do it. And if Hadley doesn't succeed? Well, she doesn't want to think about that.
Bait & Hook by ZonderZorg
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On his doctor's recommendation, Alex signs up to an online dating site and creates a profile as Xander. His searches find nobody of interest, and he's about to dismiss it as a bad idea when Roxy posts a message to him. Rosario is an investigator for the dating site, and the tone and content of Xander's profile cause her to red-flag him as a financial predator. She creates a wealthy widow profile as Roxy to initiate contact and honey-trap him. Surprised by how well her interests fit with his, Alex responds. Their messages become longer and more complex, and after a few days, he invites her to dinner. Not long into their first date, he suspects he's being catfished, but hungry and intrigued by Roxy, he decides to play along with her and enjoy the evening. The story is presented in first-person PoV, alternating chapter by chapter.
Khalifa by growingupinsane
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✵ featured ~ ❝Once upon a time in Baghdad, a common girl teaches the Khalifa of the kingdom why a king needs a queen.❞ ✵ Started: June 5, 2021. Completed: March 30, 2022. ✵ cover by @xniftykayx featured on wattpad historical fiction, undiscovered, and dangerous love profiles. Highest ranking #1 in historical fiction.
The Delfe Treasure by ZonderZorg
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Aldrick is obsessed with finding his grandfather's treasure. More than half a century and seventeen voyages have failed to locate his ships after they wrecked in Windward Passage, deeply-laden with pirate plunder and homeward-bound from the Caribbean in 1679. Elizabeth, the firstborn of Baron Leigh, was raised in Warwickshire, about as far from the sea as is possible in Britain. Recently betrothed to Aldrick, she doesn't want him to sail out of her life. First Place Winner in Round One and Shortlisted in the Open Novella Contest 2019 and now expanded into a full-length novel.
Light and Shadow by Carolyn_Hill
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In a land where dragons must split themselves into separate entities of Light and Shadow, silver dragon Magnus teams up with dwarf warrior Hilda and human wizard Kara to confront the angry Shadowfolk looking to reclaim the lives of their counterparts. ___ This is my entry for the ONC 2022 contest. Status: completed February 18, 2022 Grand Winner of the ONC 2022! Original cover created using CANVA PRO on February 1, 2022
The Lost Son | Ferry's Tale # 2 by angelapoppe
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"People in this town are more bound to fairies than they want to admit..." These words have been haunting Ferry for the past six years. Ferry Donovan is a sixteen human-years-old fairy with an interesting life. During the day, he behaves like an ordinary youngster, spending time with his friends, doing his chores, and dreaming about a special girl. At night, he must train to become the Saviour of Akna, his fairy homeland. Everything changes when a boy comes to town, saying he is the lost son of Ferry's human-parents. Now, Ferry and his friends - both human and fae - must find out who this boy is and what are his intentions. Meanwhile, the town of Goodharts is preparing to enter the seventh year since the last vanishing into the Shepherd's Forest. But this is not the strangest of the things occurring. Over the years, Ferry has learned that the Pride Mansion hides many secrets, and they are all connected to an odd reunion of rich people called The Quest. Yet all these become somehow less important compared to Ferry's biggest concern - the girl he likes might not feel the same.