(TOP FIVE WINNER!!) Patrick Morgan didn't usually invite strangers home, but when he saw Harlan camping out in the space terminal, he was prepared to make an exception. Breaking the rules seemed like a good idea at the time, but then- My entry for the Open Novella Contest 2019. Using prompt 4 under 'Romance'. LGBT romantic sci-fi

In a world where the innocent pay a heavy price, Anthony Wilkus's life takes a dark turn when he's thrust into the role of a donor for a reckless Beta who shattered his limbs in a drunken crash. Ripped from his home and forced into a nightmarish reality, Anthony battles the shadows of depression and the haunting grip of suicidal thoughts at the facility designed for rehabilitation. But just when hope seems lost, an unexpected guardian angel appears, igniting a flicker of light in his bleak existence. Will Anthony find the strength to rise from the ashes, or will he be consumed by the darkness? Dive into a gripping tale of resilience, redemption, and the power of unlikely connections.

Nox is dying. Marked by a curse no one understands, his once-vibrant birthmark fades with each passing day; an unspoken sentence counting down to his end. Alone on a desolate hillside, exhausted and broken, he clings to the last pieces of his fading life: a letter to his family, a worn sword, and a heart heavy with regret. Then, without warning, a stranger appears. Tall, dark, and silent, the man's arrival is both a mystery and a lifeline. There is something in his sharp, guarded gaze; a flicker of something deeper beneath the surface of his hardened exterior. In the face of death, what begins as wary dependence slowly shifts into something more powerful, an unspoken bond that neither of them expected but both desperately need. In the shadow of a fading curse and the weight of a broken past, Nox and the stranger find themselves drawn together by something neither dared to name. As life grows fleeting, their connection becomes a chance at salvation, not just of the body, but of the heart. Sometimes, love arrives when all seems lost.

Elliot and Mason have been best friends since childhood, Elliot is the younger of the two and is your typical nerdy boy. He is the head of the school robotics club; He's also gay and sometimes gets bullied for it. Luckily he always has his best friend Mason by his side; Mason is straight, popular, and on the school's hockey team. It's a miracle they're even friends with how different they are, but they somehow make it work. All that comes to a crash when on a drunken night, after a Halloween party, they both wake up nude in bed together. They don't remember much of anything, but it's obvious that they hooked up. They both freak out, Mason most of all. Now the question is, How will they navigate The Mess They Made... ⚠️ TW: Mentions of Bullying, Homophobia, Strong Language, and Mentions of Self Harm. 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦!! - Book completed April 19th, 2025 - Completed Editing June 14, 2025 - Ranked #1 in #HockeyPlayer (May 31st, 2025) - Ranked #1 in #Touching (June 5th, 2025) - Ranked #1 in #MalexMale (June 17th, 2025) - Ranked #1 in #FriendsToLovers (July 27th, 2025) - Ranked #1 in #BestFriends (July 30th, 2025) - Ranked #1 in #BxBLove (August 5th, 2025) - New original book cover, May 19th, 2025

Qing Mu'er grew up in a brothel, learning only the arts of seduction and survival. At fifteen, he escapes but ends up being forcibly substituted as the groom in a wedding to Zhao Yan, a fierce and intimidating blacksmith. Terrified of being beaten to death, Qing Mu'er tries to act tough and masculine to survive, not realizing that even his attempts at fierceness come across as utterly seductive and charming. As rumors spread calling him a "courtesan husband," and the original runaway groom returns, Qing Mu'er expects the worst. But instead of violence, he finds unexpected gentleness. The cold blacksmith turns out to be a devoted husband who defends him fiercely and coaxes him tenderly. Their days together become sweet and domestic, filled with cooking, farming, and growing affection. However, Qing Mu'er harbors a secret: he was fed medicine in the brothel that made him infertile. Believing he'll never give Zhao Yan children, he even tries to find him a concubine-only for Zhao Yan to respond by becoming even more... dedicated in his marital duties. As it turns out, with enough determination (and frequency), even infertility medicine can be overcome. A heartwarming story of found love, healing from trauma, domestic bliss, and building a family against all odds. Content Warning: This novel contains mature sexual content, references to past sexual abuse/exploitation, mpreg, and is intended for adult audiences 18+.

"Is there anything you can't fix?" they all watched the man ask on the screen. "His heart!" Will yelled, popping some more chocolate into his mouth. "You know they can't hear you, right?" Benny asked, watching his coworker in amusement. "Hey," he put a hand out. "If people can yell at the screen of guys throwing or kicking a ball around, I can yell at this." *** Nicholas Bennet is a man that doesn't like being tied down. As the states richest bachelor, he's used to getting whatever he wants, including all the women who's hearts he broke. It's easy to impress them when he's made out of money, and got looks to match. But what happens when there's someone who won't be impressed by him? Someone who looks at him as if he's just a normal person with an unexciting life? Someone who makes him want to impress him? What happens when it's a man? *** COMPLETED

The Luna's Ball has begun. All the Omegas in the Ortus Pack have gathered. Each one hoping to win and be claimed as the Alpha's Son's Luna. Sean has spent his pup years training for this moment. It's all he's ever wanted. To be loved by his fated mate and to be the best Omega that he can be. But fate takes a cruel turn when all that he is... isn't enough. In a single moment, the future he dreamed of and trained so hard for... is shattered when the Alpha's son does the unthinkable. He rejects him. Heartbroken, Sean curses the Wolf God! Curses his choice to bond him with someone that does not love him! The last thing he expected was to get an answer. Now he must beg the Wolf God to break his bond... before his infuriated fated mate kills him to end their bond himself!

»Still standing means you never stopped fighting.« After a career‑halting injury, Jude Calloway isn't sure he can ever lace up his skates again. But hockey runs through his veins and when he returns to the ice, it's not just rivals he has to face. Seth Navarro has always been the best defenseman in the league and Jude's biggest challenge. When old rivalries ignite and sparks fly, Jude must confront more than fear-he has to risk everything, including his heart. On the ice, love and courage collide. Will Jude rise to the challenge, or will fear keep him off the rink forever? ⚞ • ⚟ Entry for the Open Novella Contest 2026 Main Prompt ➸ 30. You return to the sport you love after an injury. You are determined to overcome not just your rivals but also your fears. Open Novella Contest Achievements ‣ Round 1 | 2k Words ✔ ‣ Round 2 | 8k Words ✔ ‣ Round 3 | 20-40k Words ✔ ©️ ofbooksandcats on Wattpad | 2026

New chapters coming soon! • A Greykin Chronicles Origin Story • What the hell did a mutt like Emrys think he was doing entering the Redblood Trials? Winning, that was what. He'd prove he was more than an outcast runt, and he'd become the first of his kind to claim a place in the Monarchy. *** Since the beginning of the human-Caeleste war, Emrys' pack has moved from territory to territory. When they finally reach the Pactlands, a city far from the chaos and neutral ground between the surrounding packs, it is immediately made clear that mutts aren't welcome, and runts never last long. Unfortunately, Emrys is both. If it weren't for Finn, he wouldn't have survived long enough to witness the twentieth Grey Moon. With it comes the Redblood Trials, a brutal tournament which promises the victor a royal title. That was his chance to prove that a mutt was more than a revolting cross of far too many bloodlines. But his fight for survival starts before he can even sign up. Driven from the city by the Silveinbloods, he trespasses into forbidden woodland, a place no wolf dared to go. Abandoning sense and instinct alike, he ventures into the ruin of an old castle, where he uncovers an ancient Aegis artifact. However, the discovery doesn't promise fame and fortune; it warns that entering the trials will bring only danger and despair. With the moon just around the corner, he has to decide what he fears more: a life forever of humiliation and seclusion, or the apparent fate waiting for him in the arena. ❅ Dark Fantasy ❅ Mystery-Thriller ❅ MxM Romance ❅ Werewolves vs Wolf Walkers ❅ Word Count: 18,085 ─────────────────────────────────── ✵ Numenverse year: 1150 2026 © Tate Csernis

Storm has always been in love with Makai, so he's happy when they turn out to be mates, only to be devastated when Makai fights the bond. Makai never imagined that the ray of sunshine that was Storm could ever be his, and now his biggest fear is that he might lose control of the wild beast lurking within him and hurt Storm. When they find out they're a part of an elite group called the Protectors of the Moon, they have to navigate their new relationship while fighting for the greater good, and Makai realizes he might lose the best thing in his life if he doesn't learn to swallow his fears and trust his wild wolf.