❝When the clock stops ticking, and the only lights remaining are the stars above our heads, humanity will not surrender peacefully.❞ The unpredictable course of a rogue satellite will destroy Nina Hawthorne's city in two weeks. Depressed, she attempts to find somebody more worthy of saving than herself. * Cover by @randompeephere !! *

On a road trip to Ciranne Harbour, the nameless partner of Nadia Pierce (secretly the superhero named Sunshine) and best friend to Deon Lancaster, (not-so-secretly the supervillain Trick) conceals a highly important weapon, the Blade of Heart. Although they don't know what that is, they're stuck with it until they reach their destination at a place they used to call home. **** An entry to Short Dreams 2021, using prompt #36.

Seeking an escape from his overbearing mother, Evan McKenna fills his free time with hockey practice and extracurricular activities, counting down the days until he graduates. Hoping to keep a routine, and after being diagnosed with severe anxiety, Peter Delacroix hides behind the front desk of his father's quiet hotel. When his best friend starts an astronomy club to help him socialize, nobody expects Evan McKenna to walk through the door. As Evan struggles with acceptance and his ever-changing plans for the future, Peter slowly forms a bond with his club members and attempts to reconcile with his past. With the astronomy club's preparation for a meteor shower and an eclipse on the horizon, Evan and Peter have two hundred days to make sense of their hectic lives before parting ways forever. || Content Warning: Descriptions of abuse, alcoholism, and homophobia as well as discussions of mental health and sexuality. Please use discretion while reading. || * Cover by @newsies- ! *

"I hope you realize you made the worst f**king decision of your life." She could feel his cold icy blue eyes piercing through her soul. "I didn't ask for this..." tears threatened to fall from her eyes, her lips quivering in fear. His grip on both her wrists become tighter as he slams them hard against the wall, trapping her petite body in-between the wall and his body, "You'll never have a place in my life, let alone my heart, do you understand?" She winces from the pain from her wrists. He slams her arms against the wall again. He leans in close enough to the point where their lips are only inches apart, "I said, do you f**king understand, foolish girl?" His voice rises as he clenches his jaw in an impatient manner. She nods in hopes that he'll let go. And just like that, he lets go of her as she falls to the floor in utter defeat. What have I done... she asks herself. **Full Summary Inside** Cover by: Me, Myself, and I!

When a human girl from Earth gets taken from her world and plopped into the world of her favourite game, not everything is as it seems. For starters, she's a Goddess in this new world and one that many people know. In fact, it seems the only person who doesn't know the story behind the Goddess Echidna is...well, Echidna herself. Join her on her adventure throughout the world of Esteria as she attempts to unravel the mysteries surrounding her "past". She'll make many friends along the way but only time will tell if together, they'll be able to stop the coming threat for war is descending upon the land. The drums of war have been sounded and the Horde is on the move, poised to sweep across Esteria once more. The story features a world inspired by European (especially Greek) and Japanese Cultures alongside others such as Chinese Mythology. It does not, however, attempt to remain 100% accurate to any, however, and instead mainly uses them as inspiration for the mixed cultures seen within the world of Esteria. All Rights Reserved...

Dot, a bat-human hybrid, has no memories of freedom. He knows only disinfectant, drugs and pain; the ones that own him care not about his wellbeing, renting him out to whatever private company wants to experiment on him and take his body past its limits. He wants nothing more than to escape, to see the sky once more- but with his body and mind damaged beyond repair, is that even possible? (the title is not capitalised on purpose) word count -> 50,000-60,000 words

The year is 2096. England has turned to the worst, being ruled by a tyrant who demands more power. River Maria Hernandez has been sentenced to prison for stealing. While trying to survive the unbearable heat that has taken over England and the new life in jail. She is trying to find some comfort with the company of a mysterious woman. But as everything is going south, River finds herself on the run from the government along with a woman who has more secrets than the authority itself.

After the lose her last parent, her father, Ella is left with a stepmother, Lady Tremain, and two stepsisters, Anastaisa and Drizella. Ella lives by the words of her mother, "have courage and be kind," for every situation and staying strong in times of hardship. After letting go of all the maids and workers in the house, her stepmother forces Ella to take up a job as a servent and that she was always working. One coincidental day sparks fly when she meets a man in the woods, Kit, while he was hunting, not knowing that he happened to be the prince of the kingdom and in search for a bride. The story follows Ella and her adventure of finding her happy ever after.

Those who were taken... They never came back, dragged beneath the waves never to return. Their haunting screams were a symbol of their horrific deaths. Like shadows they lay in wait, the deep blue waters hiding them from view. With sharp claws they attack, Pointed fangs tearing into skin, Eager mouths devouring human flesh. Cally was taken, dragged under the water by one of the vicious creatures. But she was not devoured nor torn apart by ruthless claws--no. She was a captive. ~•~ Water instantly invades her senses. Her eyes sting, her lungs and nose burning. She thrashes, kicks, claws--anything to get away. Her efforts go to waste as her body slowly starts to shut down, the air in her lungs quickly being replaced by sea water. Cally is vaguely aware of arms wrapping around her waist and behind her head before she loses consciousness, submerged in darkness. And so she is taken. Another victim of the mysterious sea. 《Completed》 Subscribe to TheAllieL Patreon for exclusive stories and content not featured on Wattpad and to support future works and book publishing! - Free Subscriber Tier - Allie's Library - Tier 1 - $2/month - Allie's Journal - Tier 2 - $5/month Subscribe here: Patreon.com/TheAllieL

"You don't say no to me, Lilian. You're my property. You belong to me!" His voice is calm, yet the scariest she ever heard, and she shivers on the spot as she stares at the dangerous and scary man in front of her. How she suddenly end up here in a lion's den and there's no hope of escaping, is what she never imagined. She has always known her stepmother to hate her, but she never imagined that she'll go to the extreme length of doing this to her. "Re... Ren... Don't touch me..." Her voice quivers as she presses her back further into the wall, tears streaming down her cheeks uncontrollably. "I beg you, please... Leave me alone," She suddenly falls to her knees when her legs can't carry her anymore, and he rolls his eyes momentarily. "I'll spare you tonight, Lilian... Not because of your pleas, but because I am in a good mood. When next I want you..." He pauses as he squats in front of her. "I'll torture you until you can't take it anymore and beg me to f*ck you so hard, Lilian. I'll make you hit orgasms five times in a row, and I promise that by the time I'm done with you, you'll never remain the same again," He whispers against her ear as a dirty smirk plays at the corner of his lips...