The life of a perfectly ordinary girl, in a perfectly ordinary school, with perfectly ordinary friends... but when someone she never imagined she would get involved with enters her life, everything she thought she knew about love and the world around her begins to change.

**Smyrne, 1922.** Au cœur des flammes d'une ville qui s'effondre, une femme serre dans ses bras un enfant qui n'est pas le sien et lutte pour lui offrir la vie, n'ayant pour armes que son courage et sa foi. Ceci est le récit d'une famille qui ne s'est jamais laissée abattre. De la Catastrophe d'Asie Mineure à la guerre de 1940, en passant par les années difficiles de pauvreté et d'exil, Katerina et son fils Antonis tracent leur chemin à travers les blessures de l'Histoire. Elle, servante et protectrice d'une âme étrangère. Lui, soldat marchant deux heures sous la pluie pour sauver un camarade. Et entre eux, les femmes qui ont tenu bon, les enfants qui sont nés, les rêves qui se sont tus pour mieux renaître. Une histoire vraie, hommage aux hommes et aux femmes qui ont appris à aimer avec abnégation, à se battre de toutes leurs forces, et à continuer, avec courage et espoir.

The Boys on the Corner is the prequel book in a heartfelt Brooklyn trilogy that includes A Foot in the Door and Somewhere Between Old and New. In 1973, fifteen-year-old Gerry and his crew rule their corner-until three older guys arrive and everything changes. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

There is a moment of tenuous peace in Terra Solara, so named after the god Solarius, the Radiant King. It is said that it was he who transmitted the warmth of life to the first humans, his first and most loyal followers, who were the founders of his religion, the Cult of the Eternal Sun. These, however, did everything they could to extinguish the warmth of life in other people for their own gain, political ascension, religion or even their own pleasure, so that seven petty kingdoms emerged from a single continent. Any notion of peace is quickly forgotten when there is constant political and religious intrigue in every kingdom. Even if one tries to avoid participating in confrontations, confrontations have a tendency to bring people together.

The Open Novella Contest is back for 2026! Join fellow storytellers and plant the seed of a tale that will blossom into a 20,000+ word novella within 12 weeks! Your epic quest begins February 1st, 2026, so mark your calendars with this date!

Jesus leads a hundred children through the forest, on the Narrow Road. He teaches and takes tender care of them on their long and tedious journey. However, when Caleb, a problem child, doubts God's love for him, he stubbornly ventures out into the Broad Road. The dry land is riddled with the Dead, forbidden fruit, and grotesque, beastly creatures that are out for blood. There's also a man in the shadows who the Dead calls, "father". He takes a special liking to Caleb and plans to use him to crush the heart of God. The demons are fierce, but so are the guardian angels. Will Caleb allow God to save him or will the pleasures of the World be too great of a sacrifice to make? After all, while the spirit is willing the flesh is weak.

Welcome to the Annual Short Story & Poetry Writing Contest, where words ignite imagination and creativity takes center stage. Whether you're a storyteller or a poet, this is your chance to captivate, inspire, and share your voice with the world. All genres, all styles-one platform to shine. Let your stories speak. Let your verses rise.

This guide explains all the features of the 30DayChallenge and how to make your stories eligible. The 30DayChallenge motivates you to write consistently for 30 Days in a supportive and creative environment. This challenge will help you continue your story and foster good writing habits. The end goal is for you to keep up with regular posts to give your readers something to come back to. If you would like more information on this challenge, please have a look inside for more details.

Florence didn't plan to rescue the adorable Prince Blackstone, nicknamed The Damsel, especially since her slimy ex cheated on her with the prince's oldest sister. She is forced to deal with a 19-year-old evil queen whose tantrums may involve attempted murder. Sci-fi/romantasy with 49% more cringe. First 9 chapters of the Amby Award finalist for 2024