This story is created for the EC Writing Contest, by @Xannalurel and @LyzDeWinter Luke Carter's life on Mars is shadowed by haunting nightmares and unsettling mysteries. Every night, he's tormented by visions of his family lost in Earth's apocalypse, and every day, he navigates the cold, sterile reality of the Martian colony. But when he discovers a crack in the colony's towering walls, Luke uncovers a hidden settlement and a truth that shatters everything he thought he knew. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Luke confronts questions about his identity, the colony's true purpose, and the dark secrets that lie beyond the walls. His journey takes him to the edge of sanity and safety, forcing him to confront a past that refuses to stay buried. The Walls is a gripping sci-fi thriller that explores the thin line between reality and illusion, as Luke races against time to uncover the truth in a world where nothing is as it seems.

A short story written by QuinceArchFortes and Philou Evermore for the July Esthetique Community contest *First place winner for Stage #1* *Featured in the EC Glam of Talent Anthology* Prompt: #28 There are some things in this world that simply should not exist. One of them is sitting in my kitchen right now 🧞‍♂️ Wordcount 2k Graphics by Philou Evermore

The authors created this story for the EC Writing Contest. Seraphina was born with a shadow that could speak to her, but no one else could hear or see it. Even at her young age (early to mid-teens), she shows strength and wisdom, as her soul is old and has lived numerous lives. This young woman was initially born into a coven, where they bound her soul with magic, making her a witch. Sadly, since her soul was so young and naïve, she fell under the spell of corruption, making one bad judgment after another, hurting all in her way or who she felt wronged her. In her present life, Seraphina has to endure the pain of discovering what she did in previous lives, the evil she had become at one time. Will she be able to correct the choices made in the past while also changing the future her previous self had set her on? A Fantasy/Teen/YA story created and written by @LORAINEJD and @AprilJester.

Submission for the Esthetíque Community Writing Contest (July-August). By @Fantasy_Author3 and @stars_in_the_skies (The Groundbreakers).

Vengeful mermaids, greedy pirates, and hordes of undead bread - the place where short stories go after the competitions are over.

In which two young souls are awe-struck by a unique butterfly and make it their mission to catch it, oblivious of the encounter it was going to give them. winner of monthly contest entry (august, 2023) held by @esthetiquecommunity