[CONTENT WARNING: VIOLENCE, GHORE, BLOOD, ABDUCTIONS, DEATH] In a small town gripped by fear, a series of mysterious child abductions have left everyone searching for answers. But the key to solving this chilling case lies in the hands of an unlikely hero-Kavei Niram, a brilliant young boy from Japan. As he embarks on a thrilling journey filled with twists, emotions, and unexpected bonds, Kavei must use his sharp intellect and courage to unravel the truth behind the disappearances. Along the way, he'll face danger, encounter heart-wrenching moments, and perhaps even discover love in the most unexpected places. Prepare for a rollercoaster ride of mystery, adventure, and suspense!

[UNDER EDITING] The princess. A role more symbolic than powerful, a position more caging than liberating. A life more dreadful than joyous. Princess Lantana's life isn't all extravagance and comfort, which is why she ran from it, ensuring to never be found. Into the wilderness's embrace, discarding all traces of her past life. When the fearsome General Blackwoode drags Lantana back to her gilded lifestyle, she's swept into a world of ballgowns and delicacies, yet tension is simmering beneath the golden folds of her dresses or the foundations of the castle. For the King made a dreadful bargain, one with divine consequences. The gods, deities usually fearfully respected or jubilantly praised, are interfering with the kingdom's balance. When power unexpectedly comes into her hands, accompanied by a woman who can control plants like the fibers of cloth, a friend with unspoken power, and the General, who harbors a secret mightier than his reputation, Lantana must lead a journey, meeting hellish gods and ferocious creatures, to recover the mighty godslayer and only hope their efforts can save their kingdom. Even though Lantana once rejected the crown, it's her time to face her destiny, no matter how twisted it will become. *** TW: Descriptions of violence, war, death, mild swearing. As stated, I'm undergoing editing and am too lazy to change all the banners in the chapters one by one, so I'll be doing it gradually. Chapters edited: 11/40 Huge thanks to @redflowers- for the beautiful banner and @wandology for the cover and banners! Featured (x1) @fantasy

There's no bond like a girl and her first dog. And, once it's all said and done, there's no loss like it, either. Hugo has lived a long, happy life with Bay, his one and only human. When their time together comes to an end, Hugo watches Bay's life unfold from an afterlife designed just for dogs. While Hugo watches from Dog Heaven, Bay makes a grief-stricken wish from the heart and Hugo vows to answer it for her, even if she doesn't know it. Forced to watch the rest of Bay's life unfold from a distance, Hugo plots to bring joy back to her, and he knows just how to do it. Content warning: pet loss ONC 2024 entry, prompt 24: A wish made from the heart is always answered, sooner or later. Total word count: 23,049 Recognition: - 2024 Open Novella Contest Shortlist - Contemporary Lit Experimental list - Ambassador's Slice of Life list - Ambassador's Reads list - Featured in February 2025 Ambassador's Recommendations

Jordana arrives at a small town called Pietrofalls, where everyone knows everyone. She befriends a barkeep who is mysteriously killed the night they meet. The barkeep's death seems to have been caused by a wild animal, but there might be something more to it. More people in town start dying in mysterious ways, and Jordana seems suspicious to the townspeople. Jordana has to solve the murders before the townspeople lynch her. The novel is a murder mystery involving werewolves, which most of the townspeople don't even know exist.