Queen Emalia is beautiful but has taken over the throne and is a cruel leader, willing to stop at nothing. With her powers, she kills anyone in her way and is aided by her equally beautiful and even more cruel daughter, Amberley - a literal ice queen. But Ravenna is different. She doesn't feel like she belongs because her powers tip more towards the side of life and healing, she is courageous, brave, beautiful and warm. All qualities she'll require if she wants to figure out who's killing all the girls in the forest. As a sacrifice to the Beast on the outskirts of the forest for her people, something tells her everyone's wrong about his role as the murderer and as she comes to know the Beast, she worries that she's about to lose her heart in a different way. Ruby thinks she knows who the killer is, and she plans to take him down for her own personal reasons, with her pack. Not to mention, she loves a good fight with their rival pack. But a blossoming love with her childhood friend, Logan makes everything a lot more complicated. Arielle has given up her voice and met the guy of her dreams, Eric. Too bad he's in love with another girl. But maybe, just maybe, even without her voice, she can get him to come around. But first she'll have to figure out how to unite the kingdoms of the land and sea with her friend Ella. Ella has a lot on her plate. She's besties with a mermaid ambassador who can control water, maid to the Queen and her daughter and can suddenly she's moving things around the place - thank god she didn't take that lady's eye out... she's met the most annoying guy in the world(who cares if he's hot?), who just happens to be Amberley's fiancee and her hidden heritage is about to shock her. But together, these 4 girls are going to do some daring things like stop a string of murders, learn the meaning of friendship, take down a crappy ruler and figure out who they are. Maybe they'll even manage to get the guy.

What if all the myths are real? Monsters, witches, faeries. Well NEWSFLASH! They are. And I've been thrown into the deep end. Before I was a normal girl, well as normal as any 17-year-old can be, but after moving in with my Grandmother everything started to change. She wasn't as crazy as everyone made her out to be. The friends I made in school were different than the others and I fit right in. Even weirder, the elusive handsome stranger I have been dreaming about for the past 2 years is here, and he recognises me too. I just hope that the dreams that plague me don't come true. Otherwise, things won't end well for any of us.

**SHORTLISTED - ONC2024** Prompt: "Fairytales are real" and there couldn't be anything worse." "Hi, my name is Rue, and my fairytale is worse than Cinderella's and Snow White's. In "The Worst Fairytale," I, Rue, dive headfirst into an adventure that twists the classic fairytale into something dark, thrilling, and utterly enchanting. Tasked with rescuing my grandmother, I find myself in a world filled with deceitful and magical creatures, including the tiny, troublesome fae and their captivating king. Navigating a realm where beauty masks danger, I discover unsettling truths about myself and the fae that blur the lines between heroes and villains. With each encounter, the distinctions between ally and adversary fade, challenging my every conviction. Join me on this journey of love, betrayal, and redemption, where my mission to save my grandmother might cost me more than I'm willing to sacrifice. Will I manage to outwit the villains and perhaps share a dance with the mysterious Fae King, or will this story spiral into my deepest fears? Delve into "The Worst Fairytale" to discover if I can forge my own happy ending in a world that defies all expectations." **** ONC 2024 Entry ****

"I could not stray my gaze away from her, splaying her across my lap once I had taken my toll onto the berth, sinking further with her weight belonging on top of me. My mate remained fluently solid, stiffening as I continued to caress the innocence of herself, with by eyes and my eyes alone." •• In this world of crowns, sadity lovers, and contaminated dreams, Vera Lee had been degraded into submission surrounded by predators and feens of ill witted liberty. These creatures worshipped celestial beings, the werewolves, Vera Lee studies foreign monstrosities while being surrounded by a class full. Soon she'd experience mischievous compulsion guided by gods and all entities of love. Estimated, by a particular alpha prince who challenged everything she believed in and were taught in a rapidly changing setting.

"I didn't want this!" I slumped down into my bean bag chair. "I know kay, but it's your responsibility." Aliyah continued in a stern voice. "Now get up, put on that dress, and go become the alpha!" Some times I hate how mean but right she can be. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It's a lot of pressure and work to be the first female alpha of you're pack, that's right you heard alpha and pack. Name's kacey and I'm a werewolf. Now back to the point, it's even worse when you pick a female to be your beta. If I would have picked a male my pack could have switched the roles I would have to be beta and he would have to be the alpha. I wouldn't even become the luna, because we believe strongly in mates. The only time I would get out of the alpha position is when I find my mate, then I would become luna, which I'm perfectly fine with. Well I thought i would, but i didn't know being luna ment getting... Sorry, my mind goes a hundred different places. Back to the story, well I can't spoil to much can I... *may contain mature language and graphic content* STORY ISN'T EDITED

-Completed- "Trust me. Submit." Xavier whispered to her. "I'd never trust you...even if my life depended on it." Alia whispered in his ear. Sparks flew through her body as Xavier closed the small space separating them, pressing his body closer to her. "Submit. Be my Luna." he breathed in my ear, sending shivers down her body. "I am an Alpha. I will never be a Luna, let alone yours" she growled. Xavier pushed away and stared at her, his deep brown eyes boring into her light brown ones. "You're playing a game mate, and I'm going to win." +++ Alia is one of the only female alphas in existence. She is widely feared and widely known. Feared by everyone...except Alpha Xavier. Xavier is her mate. He wants her to submit, except Alia would die first. Highest Rank: #1 on 18 and Up Highest Rank: #1 on Action-Romance

Highest Rank : #1 in Werewolf Category. When Chriselda stumbles upon the land of the Dawnfall Depths Pack to save her friend, she comes across her mate. She thought that he will run towards her, hold her in his arms and kiss her passionately. But none of these things happen. Her mate doesn't run towards her neither holds her in his arms and neither kisses her passionately. Instead of a loving mate, she finds a cold-hearted Alpha standing in front of her. And they always say that there's a story behind every cold Alpha. [NOTE : Not a Rejection Story. I believe that rejections don't exist in the werewolf world. If rejection existed, then werewolves wouldn't be having mates. I really find the idea of rejecting your mate absurd because mates are supposed to be the one for you, the one you cannot live without and the one who is supposed to be your soul mate. So, don't take this story as another rejection story. Also, I'm working really hard to make this story as non-cliché as possible. If you're bored of the cliché werewolf stories and want to read something unique, then you've selected the right book to read. I hope you'll enjoy reading this story.]

Born between two worlds, despised by those who should love her. Being labeled as "defective", "incomplete", "impure". Suffering repeated and constant persecution. How could she believe in happiness? Her heart had been bombarded by countless insults over the years in her home pack..., but against the setbacks of life, she remained determined to overcome all obstacles and prove that she was not weak but "unique", as her father always claimed. Her Witch blood did not diminish her courage at all... But lately she had been feeling strange... dreaming every night of a man, or rather, of his silhouette. The strength he emanated was terrifying, like a being from the coldest, most soulless underworld... making her doubt her real existence and her own sanity..., but why, even though she felt a terror that paralyzed her body, she couldn't forget the sadness she saw in his eyes? They were begging... for what? Someone? A love? To be rescued? Who was that "God" that lived in the darkness? His face gave her the feeling of recognition, he was not totally strange to her soul..., but at the same time, she was absolutely sure she had never seen him before... her blood warmed and her heart beat faster... What did it all mean? Was it all a result of her longing for her companion who she was told would never come? Or did it really have some other meaning? I had to find out...

"You don't belong here." "If I don't belong here then where do I belong?" "Not with me," he replied easily, his voice not wavering as he stared at her with a hard expression. "You belong with other wolves, with a pack." "But you're a wolf." "I'm not the kind of wolf that you need." "Sol," she begged him, pleading with her tone as tears streaked down her face. "Please don't do this." He ignored her, only turning around and walking out of the front door, already grabbing her suitcases which he had pulled down the stairs earlier. He walked out of the cabin which they had shared for the past few months and began loading all her bags into the back of the truck, ignoring the immense amount of pain and sorrow that he could feel radiating off of her. After he finished, he sat in the driver's seat and waited patiently for her to join him. When she did, her cheeks were now dry. Her puffy, red eyes were the only tell-tale that she had been crying only mere moments ago. "I'm only doing what's best for the both of us," he muttered quietly, more so to reassure himself than her. But his words fell on silent ears as she didn't even acknowledge his words, just stared ahead. Exhaling, he twisted the key and the engine purred to life. In a few hours it would be back in front of the lone cabin in the woods, but this time with one less passenger. Cover by @Ethereal29 Copyright © 2018 @_illuminating All Rights Reserved

*18+ Sexual/Violence Content Warning - Read At Own Discretion* A vicious smile touches his lips as he seems to read my intentions. "I knew it was you. I knew you belonged to me." *** For centuries an ancient treaty has kept werewolves out of Alvera's sleepy town. However, with the expiration date quickly approaching, the werewolves are set to return, bringing with them their notorious Alpha King. Like many in town, Alvera leaves her old life behind for the safety of the city. But with her sister mysteriously disappearing, she is forced to return to find her. But when the werewolves return, the Alpha King takes her as his wife, dragging her into an entirely new world. The deeper she falls, the more secrets she learns... The Alpha King has been the dark and mysterious stranger in town that she had an erotic night with years ago. His troubled brother has more to do with her sisters disappearance than she realised, and there is an unspoken bond drawing her and the Alpha together. And the deeper Alvera gets involved with the Alpha King, the more danger she is in.