A young girl is summoned by her grandmother on her deathbed, to share one specific story and present her with a gift. A love story with words that fill up all the blank spaces. She sets out to find this love story but does she have enough words to fight off the necessary evils? Only words can tell.

Book's summary: Two guys with daddy issues open an empanada store to stop Armaggedon. In the heart of a bustling city, Lucas finds himself at a crossroads after a tumultuous breakup. Enter Kyle, his new roommate with a devilish charm and a penchant for mischief. Together, they embark on a culinary adventure, launching an empanada business that soon attracts attention from both mortal and supernatural forces. As they navigate the cutthroat world of small business and uncover the bizarre secrets lurking beneath the surface, Lucas and Kyle's friendship blossoms into something more. But when Kyle's true identity as the devil is revealed, their bond is tested as they confront a conspiracy that threatens to tear their world apart. With infernal ingredients and devilish wit, they face off against rival vendors, corrupt officials, and otherworldly beings in a battle for culinary supremacy and supernatural survival. Can their love withstand the trials of Hellish intrigue and empanada troubles, or will the flames of chaos consume them? "The Devilish Empanada Affair: love with a Kick" is a heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and the power of empanadas to unite even the most unlikely of allies. Prepare for a spicy adventure filled with laughter, romance, and devilish charm.

"Do not fall in love with that girl, agent. That's an order." "I won't," I promised. But I'd never been good at following orders. ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Revenge is 17-year-old Seth's first and only priority. Ever since an Anomaly - an evil, destructive being created from mutations to the human genome - murdered his father six years ago, he has trained at a special government facility to avenge his father's death by hunting Anomalies himself. But when he receives his first undercover mission - to pose as the son of two other agents in the small, rural town of Eastbrook - he meets a girl who makes him wonder if there is more to life than vengeance. Unfortunately, the danger in Eastbrook is growing. And when an Anomaly threatens the life of his new companion, Seth will be forced to choose between love and revenge. Written for the 2024 Open Novella Contest

When a struggling pianist takes up an offer to play at the mansion of an elusive billionaire dollmaker's son, she is not prepared for the horrors she finds within. ♤ Trying to maintain her scholarship at Juilliard and also pay her rent, nineteen-year-old Divya Mahavant is playing at a piano bar for bejeweled New York socialites when she is approached by a handsome stranger. He is Alexander Glass, with his diamond eyes and charming smile and a cheque with more zeros than she has ever seen on a single line. However, it is clear that there is something not quite right about the job and that The Glass Estate is hiding a sinister secret. Small things give it away at first--the ink pens filled with blood, the gilded paintings of eyeless corpses. The smell of rot masked by expensive perfumes. The beautiful Alexander, who smiles wider each time her fingers falter on the piano keys. As the horrors begin unraveling and the secrets begin festering, Divya cannot help but wonder if she will make it out alive.

Jade is on the run. To escape her old coven, she pretends to be normal. Just some run-off-the-mill witch. Certainly not someone powerful and especially not a life weaver. Taking on the position of the town witch in a seemingly idyllic, quiet, and desolate town seemed like the perfect plan to lay low for a while until she meets Paxton--shifter, Supernatural Security Division agent, and worst of all: witch hunter. When a dark ritual is performed just outside of town, all signs point to the works of a powerful witch. The only problem: Jade is the only witch. Now she has to work with Paxton to find the real culprit before her identity is exposed. The longer she stays, the harder it gets to leave. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes apparent that a high politician is not only behind the attacks, but after something specific. The town guards its own secret, one that forces Jade to compromise her carefully crafted identity or risk the safety of her new home. When her past and present collide, Jade needs to finally face those who have been after her powers all this time without losing everything she's built in her new home. *** Cover made by @allrenwrote

** When their beloved mistress is murdered, a white raven and a black fox embark on a journey for revenge. Will the brave familiars manage to recover the stolen heart in time - or would they lose themselves? ** "Sometimes love is what drives you to take your next breath. Other times, it's revenge." - ONC24EN Prompt #27 - When the guardian of a fairy grove is cruelly murdered for the source of her power, her two familiars and faithful protectors are left broken and lost. But soon, their despair changes, and from this moment on, they are driven by one desire alone: Revenge. They embark on a death-defying journey with the little strength they have left to reclaim the stolen heart. Will the black fox Cian and the white Raven Lir manage together to steal back the soul of their beloved mistress before their magic is used up and their lives are forfeit? Or will they turn back into what they once were and lose themselves forever? Time is running out, because the two nature spirits don't have much fairy magic left, as the cruel thief has his own sinister plans... *** English Version of our ONC 2024 Entry. Story by BellOfSilence & DearNovalee Cover by Thinkerling

Gale, a young independent lady in mid twenties, earning her own living. Calmer and collected on the outside while bitter on the inside. Only good to some few friends she remained usually to herself. Hellbent on revenge from her ex boyfriend, Liam for cheating on her. Bennett the kindest living soul, a loving dad to his five year old daughter, equally nice to his family and colleagues. A responsible middle aged man,a single parent, whose life revolved around his daughter and family, with no time for distractions like love or relationship. Two lonely souls who had more in common than either of them expected. Gale was in for a heck of ride as what she started as a revenge plan may afterall turn into something new altogether. All credit to the beautiful cover to @That_Terrible_Writer. PROMPT 27- Sometime love is what drives you to take your next breath. Other times, it's revenge.