An ONC shortlister and an Amby's favorite! The long-forgotten god of chaos awakes when a small child drops a piece of candy onto his altar, unwittingly becoming the high priest of chaos. The god is beholden to his priest and his priest's people--AKA: his kindergarten classmates. The children are all-too-delighted to serve the whims of mayhem until the chaos becomes too much, even for them. They forbid the god from using his power. But when disaster strikes and the whole school is in danger, a bit of bedlam might be the only thing that can save the children, the town, and the god's budding romance with a schoolteacher. Based on the Open Novella Contest 2023 prompt: #73 - You are a long-forgotten god. A small kid leaves candy at your shrine and you awaken. Now, you must do everything to protect your High Priest/Priestess, the kid, and their entire kindergarten class, your worshippers. #ONC2023 #OpenNovellaContest

In a world split by elements and ideology existed Fire and Air, Water and Earth. Two realms. Four elements. A thousand years of division. Unity became a myth. Hope-a death sentence meant for fools. But when an ancient prophecy awakens, the realms must confront what they feared most: each other. To survive, they must do the unthinkable. Unite. Fourteen souls. One prophecy. One chance to save everything. Will they rise to face destiny- Or be lost to the chaos forever?

⚠️ This edition has been discontinued. The Shackled Flame has been completely rewritten and is now being published as a new, updated edition. This version is discontinued and will not receive any further updates. If you're a new reader, please read the rewritten edition instead. Same dragon. Same emotional damage. Much better book.

Somewhere deep in the universe, there is an alien earth, whose people made of sound the very essence of their life. After millennia of history, a conflict out of the ordinary is on the verge of exploding: the evil Elizabeth Estro, princess of Luthelmark, desires more than anything to extend her dictatorial dominion beyond her territory's borders. The isles of the north too, agitated by their divine guide, have come to their final showdown. However, these are only the manifestations of an ancient curse that has been threatening to annihilate the lands of Hertzia for more than five thousand years. When a desperate scream, its voice unknown, echoes from the mountains, the people interpret it as a call to arms. Two past rival forces unite to contrast the impending apocalypse, that could end with the irreparable fracturing of the very source of existence: the Hertz. The War of Spring is a personal interpretation of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, my favorite orchestral piece, envisioned as an epic fantasy where instruments become living beings, and music itself becomes breaths, words, steps, action. If you enjoy a story with a deep lore, this is for you! I illustrated the cover myself, along many other artworks that will be added to the chapters!

"Do you want to play?" One moment, Kila is sipping chamomile tea in a quiet shop. The next, she wakes up on a dimly lit street where children chant an eerie playground rhyme, their eyes vacant. When a man refuses to play their game, his heart is ripped from his chest by a doll-like girl with an innocent smile, and Kila realizes she might be next. --- With only three months left to live, Kila stumbled upon a mysterious tea shop, hoping for a miracle. Instead, she was pulled into a twisted game of life and death. The only way out is to survive, but the rules are unknown and the dangers relentless. She must keep playing. Not for herself, but for the little sister she'll leave behind if she loses. OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2025 [ Main Prompt: 15. A mysterious tea shop suddenly appears, and you can't help but wonder: what's its true purpose, and why does it seem so important? | Secondary Prompt: 13 ]

Mikaela Wilson, once known as the quirky weirdo with a unique sense of humor, thought she could handle anything life threw her way. But at eighteen, one night changed everything. A single horrific encounter shattered her perfect relationship and tore her world apart. Desperate to escape, Mikaela fled across the globe, hoping distance would dull the pain and erase the memories. Now, six months later, she's back home-still haunted by the past she thought she left behind. As old wounds resurface and familiar faces try to reach through the cracks in her walls, Mikaela faces an impossible choice: confront her trauma and let others in... or shut them out for good and risk losing herself entirely. Will she finally let her guard down, or will the ghosts of her past keep her trapped forever? ⁺₊⋆ ───────── ⋆⁺₊⋆ ───────── ⋆⁺₊ Copyright © 2024 by Minsari. All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher or author, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. Book cover made by : @sumorides ✨

BOOK ONE Atlas Hawthorne, one of five pillars chosen to save humanity, embarks on a mind-bending mission to terraform Earth. Equipped with all the tools necessary for success, Atlas and her four companions lead a team back to their home, determined to restore it to its former glory and amidst the scientific challenges, monsters, and triumphs of restoring the ravaged planet; Atlas unexpectedly finds love, adding another layer of complexity to their already monumental task. ATTENTION: I OWN ALL RIGHTS TO THIS STORY (including the book cover)- DO NOT use without permission or legal action will be taken! WARNINGS: 18+, Blood, Gore, Violence, Death, War, Self harm, Explicit Scenes

Chuck thought he'd pop into the new bar in town for a beer-- not expecting it to be his final destination. The Last Stop Tavern isn't your typical dive. It's a mysterious place where nothing is quite as it seems, and once you enter, it's hard to leave. ******************************************************************************* Chuck is the newest customer of the Last Stop Tavern, where the jukebox has a mind of its own, the taxidermy is talkative, and the patrons? Let's just say they're out of this world. Chuck's stuck, but being trapped is only the beginning. Each night brings something unexpected, and as he unravels the strange happenings in the bar, he must also face some harsh realities: his mortality, and a danger bigger than anyone- even the all-knowing bartenders-could have imagined. Join Chuck as he navigates the absurd, the supernatural, and the emotional journey of leaving behind the ones he loves the most. At the Last Stop Tavern, the beer's always cold... but the chaos is hot as hell.