THE ORIGINAL MUSE AWARDS 2026 Hosted by @tonyatwraxall SECOND PHASE JUDGING (13/25) 40 BOOKS. 1 MENTOR. 4 GRAND WINNERS. UNLEASH YOUR MUSE. THE PREMISE Are you tired of predictable tropes, formulaic plots, and contests that judge your work based on rigid genre boxes? Welcome to The Original Muse Awards, a premier Wattpad competition designed for the bold, the unique, and the unforgettable. We don't care if you write dark romance, urban fantasy, high sci-fi, or literary thrillers-we care about originality. We are looking for stories that command attention from the very first page and hooks that refuse to let go. THE CHALLENGE This is a fast-paced, highly selective elimination tournament: The Starting Line: Only 40 books will be accepted. I will read the first 4 chapters of each to evaluate the raw strength of your hook and concept. The Shortlist: The top 25 most innovative books will advance, unlocking deeper chapter reads (up to 10 chapters) and exclusive feedback. The Podium: Just 4 Grand Winners will claim the ultimate title, earning a complete, detailed review. THE TWIST: THE READER'S CHOICE Getting cut early doesn't mean your journey ends. The 15 stories that don't make the official Shortlist will immediately enter the Reader's Vote arena. Bring your community, rally your friends, and fight for a second chance to take home the exclusive Reader's Choice Award! THE ENTRY PRICE To inspire the Muse, you must first give back to the craft. Entry requires a follow, a public reading list add, and a single chapter review on the host's featured book, Chosen by the Hunter. The gates are open, but the slots are strictly limited. Do you have the hook to inspire the Muse?

"But perfection is a mask. And masks crack" Meet Park Mirae, the Queen of Diamonds at Dulwich College Seoul. She's smart, ruthless, and unbreakable. Everyone either fears her, respects her or wants to be her. But no one knows the truth. Her mom's death was just the start. Her sisters... their lives trapped in secrets darker than anyone can imagine. One is gone but one is somewhere hidden away from the world. And at the center of it all? Her father-the President of South Korea. Then the game changes. A mysterious transfer sees through her crown. A golden-boy influencer hides something dangerous behind his perfect smile. Both could destroy everything Mirae has built with fear and silence. In a world where power rules, loyalty is fake, and one wrong move can ruin everything... Mirae has to decide: Keep her crown... or uncover a truth that could burn her whole world down. Power is a game. And Mirae? She always plays to win. 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 Best Blurb- The Shining Stars Awards Second Best Fan Fiction- The Card Awards Best First Line (5th place)- The Rose Gold Awards Best Cover (4th Place)- The Kpop Demon Hunters Award Best Blurb (3rd Place)- The Kpop Demon Hunters Award