[WATTY'S 2024 SHORTLIST] Seventeen-year-old, popular Athlete, Ontario Hackman struggles with identity, and the fact he may be facing something deeper-rooted than the surface, and when fellow gay boy, Nathaniel Ericson comes along, out and about, with his rainbow bracelets, and his shameless crush on the Popular Athlete, and begins experiencing torment at the hands of his peers, Ontario realizes just how much easier it is to stay hidden. But everyone knows, What's done in the dark will always come to the light - In the gilded halls of his high school, seventeen-year-old Ontario Hackman is the epitome of perfection-a star athlete, a charismatic leader, and the heartthrob of every party. But beneath the surface of his flawless facade lies a turmoil of uncertainty and hidden desires. When Nathaniel Ericson, openly gay and unapologetically himself, arrives with rainbow bracelets and an unabashed crush on Ontario, it sets off a chain reaction that shatters the delicate balance of Ontario's carefully curated life. As Nathaniel faces relentless bullying at the hands of his peers, Ontario is forced to confront the shadowed corners of his own identity. The conflict between staying hidden in the comfort of his popularity and embracing his true self becomes a battleground for Ontario's soul. As their worlds collide and intertwine, Ontario and Nathaniel must navigate the tumultuous waters of love, acceptance, and self-discovery. [Word count: 45k) #1 in mentallyunstable out of 3.97k (July 4th, 2024, 10:39 AM)

SIS (Social Issue Series) #1: Objectifying Women Over protectiveness of boyfriends are often romanticized as cute and caring nowadays. To the point that some ladies fail to live their lives to the fullest just to satisfy their men's insecurities and the likes. Pero kung ikaw si Nayeli Reese P. Eusebio, you'll probably say that you've had enough of those kinds of bullshit. Nari had been deprived of a normal life for her 17 years of existence. She never had a chance to step out of the four corners of their house and experience what common people usually do due to unfortunate circumstances that involves her personal family issues. So when she had the opportunity to finally get out from that nightmare, she promised herself, and her brother that wishes her nothing but happiness, that she will bring out the best in her as she strives to achieve her goals. But when Colton Jace R. Octavio gets into the picture, Nari felt things that she never felt before. Unexplainable feelings that are enough to confuse and distract her from her goals. Colton's dream was just to grow old with her while Nari's was for them to grow individually together. When love gets in the way of your dreams, is it possible to grow with the flow? Started: April 3, 2020 Completed: April 14, 2020

Monica is 23 years old and got cheated by her boyfriend and sister she got drug in the lake and wake up inside of a unknown body

Jordan Avianna Evangelista lived a normal and human-like life, not until a pack of wolves kidnapped her and her best friend to be part of them. Desperate to have their freedom back, Jordan did her best to escape from the territorial pack and from their ruthless and domineering Alpha, Vonvane. But fate has a different plan for her. Vane was looking for his mate, and unfortunately, it happens to be her. Highest Ranks: (Thank you so much!) #1 - Werewolf #6 - Romance #4 - Fantasy Disclaimer: The photo used as the cover is not mine. Credit to the real owner. Dated Started: February 2, 2022 Dated Ended: March 1, 2022

Forced into an engagement with a man she doesn't love, Reyna must ignore her bond with her father's general in order to avoid a war and save her throne. ***** As the first female heir to one of the great Northern Kingdoms, Reyna panics when her claim to the throne is threatened by the discovery that her father's general is her soulbound partner. She forces herself to ignore their connection, determined to be more than a general's wife, only for her father to manipulate her into a political engagement with a man she could never love. So to forge her own path forward, keep her throne, and confront her feelings for the general who owns her heart, Reyna must find a way to refuse this arranged marriage without destroying her kingdom in the process. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] ---------- Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

She's a girl with a pretty face. Lumaki siya sa probinsya kasama ang kaniyang mga magulang. Homeschooled siya simula noong bata pa lamang siya dahil mabilis siyang magkasakit. Kahit sino ay mahuhumaling sa kagandahang taglay niya. Plain but extraordinary. Napagdesisyonan ng kaniyang magulang na pag aralin siya sa Unibersidad sa Manila kung saan nag aaral ang kaniyang kuya. Kahit minsan ay hindi pa siya nakakatapak sa lupain ng Manila. Ano na ang mangyayari sa isang inosenteng binibini na may napakaamong mukha? Her adventure has began.

Serine died and suddenly reincarnated into the body of a Princess. She thought having four mates would be too troublesome, but they proved her wrong. They protected her and accompanied her until she became stronger. They loved her unconditionally, and so she does. A/N: This is my own story. I'm gonna change the description soon. :)

Discovering an abandoned town in the middle of a forest, Odeth is transported to a time when the ghost town was alive, but as someone else--Olivia Valencourt. *** Magic isn't real--except it is when Odeth wakes up as Olivia Valencourt, a student of Mirren Academy, a school for spell users like her. Well, like Olivia. Determined to find her way back home, she discovers the truth behind the once-alive abandoned town, and that she's not as much of a stranger to the place and to the person she's pretending to be. In finding friends, love, and herself while trying to change the town's fate, she finds that maybe Mirren Academy is already home. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise de Ramos

"I understand that this is a life-or-death situation. I'm willing to take a very serious risk to make our world a safe sanctuary for all races." Xiona was sent into the human world by God's power due to the massive threats that could lead to her death. She grew up with grandparents who were most likely blessed. Xiona, as an intellectual being, understands the circumstances she is in thanks to the knowledge and skills her grandparents have passed down to her. With immense knowledge, intelligence, and power, she can do anything. She has to return, but she will no longer be known as Xiona, as she was before. For she will instead be known as the... First Imperial Princess.

Ruby Castillo, a rebellious college student, gets caught up in a mess that makes her cross paths with Kyo Montenegro, the mafia prince who fears ghosts and turns out to be nuts when in love. And it seems like Ruby's dream of living a chill life will be in danger as a result of that encounter. Black Omega Society Series #2