The Raven's Quill Awards [2025] Participants
10 stories
Deep Dark Blues by G0thicTemplE
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Defeated. Discredited. Forgotten. But whatever they say, Rowan Reed is not a quitter. Life hadn't treated Rowan kindly but with a sudden opportunity to research an oceanic anomaly, she takes a leap of faith into the cold depths of the Atlantic to restore her good name. Can she navigate the web of lies and conspiracy while the unknown reaches for her from the deep? Is her psyche strong enough to endure the horrors beneath? Who is the man on the radio? Can she get out alive before it's too late? Welcome to the tale of survival, a tasteful blend between horror and mystery, with a dash of romance. But, beware, gentle reader, once you choose to follow Rowan through the Deep Dark Blues... There will be no coming back... ////DISCLAIMER/// This story contains mature themes ... I mean it 0-0 Credits: <3 The cover and images were done by me. <3 All rights reserved ;) 1st Place- Rivalry Awards 2025 1st Place- Cryptic Quills Community Awards 2025
Her Pacifier: Secrets From The Past by Elizzyana
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(Completed. Currently editing.) "The unknown is darkness and darkness is fear. You fear the unknown because what is seen in the dark cannot be easily seen in the light." Just by a snap of her fingers and a tick from a magical ticking clock, Julian Hawk's life drastically changes before his black, pebble eyes. The American teenage boy finds himself uncovering deadly secrets from his father's past, and his new boarding school in England, when he and a mysterious girl embark on a phenomenal adventure together. But things turn south when Jules realises the girl and her ways are connected to his late mother and the truth behind her accidental death. This Paranormal Romance novel is the first book from The Time Travelers saga and is an original work written and edited by Elizzyana. This work has an official playlist available to listen to on Spotify and YouTube. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Fr97ta1pxupNy4N4fAx5S?si=avaHsu6XSDGkmW5rRhekXw ⚠️ Trigger Warning: Vulgar Language, Mature Themes. Copyright ©️ - All Rights Reserved. 🏅#Newly Written Books Featured Book. @NewlyWrittenBooks thank you ✿.
BerkVille: Act 2 by mssanadara
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Summertime is for soaring around and hanging your school bags in the closet. My buddies and I were eager for this relaxation to help forget the tragedy of a previous friend's murder case. Despite the challenges of life, we make an effort to persevere. Coming out leaves a lasting impact on me as Dustin takes down the crucifix over his bed. Around the time when Beth is blossoming from her shell, Carson develops a new addiction. Finally, Mandy's family life keeps deteriorating. This is more than even Phineaus and Ferb accomplished in a single summer! But regrettably, everything would go south. From the splattering of my consciousness with fuzzy portions of my day and the skin crawling appearances of mysterious notes. To boyfriends who associate with the wrong people, put on tough exteriors to feel validated inside, and even obstruct the assimilation of a harmful figure's intentions. All of this culminates into carnival day, when yet another child's blood washes the floors of BerkVille. What took place? Who was the criminal? Who was the victim, and could it possibly be...
Endless Summer by sugary_bimbo
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[ Bonds : Retribution Prophecy ] [ Part 1 of the Estero Harbor Saga ] Prologue: Nightmare Act I: Early Summer - The Beginning - Dreaming? - Secrets - By The Cliffs Act II: Midsummer - Waking Again - Bubbles of the Past - A Dark Tide Transcends - A Change Act III: Late Summer - I Won't Run Away - Dive! Act IV: Summer Solstice - Resolve - Investigation - Realization - Summer's Not Over <>ENDLESS SUMMER: END<>
Chapter 1: The family and the friends by lilymoonlight1234
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A bunch of friends don't believe in a haunted house. So they check it out. But little did they know, their ancestors were the reason it became a haunted house. There are many more places weir their family caused trouble. Many more places..... a lot of places...
Nightmares On Repeat  by angeldawn09
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What kind of nightmare lies between dream and reality? An inescapable place exists in the deepest depths of the mind where a clawed predator is on the prowl. Desperately running away or hiding is the prey's only hope for survival. And waking up is but a temporary relief as the sky must darken again. Pure mental torment. This is the gruesome fate of Dionte Harris on the first night of December. The new month brings a chilling ordeal that's impossible to forget, even long after the sun rises. When acts of betrayal can't be tried in a court of law, two victims sentence their enemies with their own punishment. These prisoners might not ever experience a peaceful sleep, and the wounded pair responsible can receive satisfaction in their suffering. Unless a beacon of light from above provides an exit, illuminating a path for the lost through the darkness. Cover credits: @miruvx Banner credits: @The_Pencraft Achievements~ 🥈 In the mystery/thriller category in The Gemstone Book Awards 2024 🥇 In the horror/paranormal category in Our Wishing Sock Awards 🥇 In mystery/thriller category in The Opal Awards 2025 🥇 In the crime/horror category in The Nine Tailed Crown Awards 🥇 In Best Epilogue in The Nine Tailed Crown Awards
Where Angels Go to Die (Book One of the Silver Society) REVISED EDITION! by CemeteryFaerie
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When Jade Collins runs away to Salem, MA, she discovers a brand new destiny is waiting for her there. The young telepath is no stranger to the world of the supernatural, but she is about to learn things are done a little bit differently in the Witch City. Beth Ashford is sheltered, perky, and completely unaware of the supernatural when demons and warlocks suddenly start attacking her. As she and Jade form an unlikely friendship, they are thrust into a battle they never expected. When Melissa Morgan meets Arnie Gelman she has no idea her life is about to change forever. His mentor, Alex Paxton, soon explains she is part of something bigger than she could have ever imagined. Aideen Phillips is the daughter of a prominent Salem Slayer. She is also a powerful witch and comes from a royal line of Vampires, the Reapers. Life is never dull for the snarky teenager, but things are about to take a turn she never saw coming. The Silver Society features a diverse cast of teenagers and young adults with supernatural gifts who must come together to protect the people of Salem, Massachusetts from evil while still balancing high school and their "normal" lives. ***NOTE: This is the updated edition of this book. I originally wrote the book in the early 2000's and it needed a tremendous amount of work to get it on par with the quality of the later books in the series. I hope readers old and new will enjoy this new and improved version of the story.*** AWARDS: The Golden Bean Awards: First Place (Horror) The Twilight Awards: First Place (Paranormal) The Triple Moon Awards: Second Place (Best Friendship: Jade & Beth) The Enchanted Grave Awards: Second Place (Best Cursed Title)
No Machigai with Revenge Wife by Mea_tristis_books
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"I was first broken by life, briefly embraced by Death, then consumed once more by the haunting grip of Revenge"
Secrets of the Shadows by Eerie_Haven
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Shadows are pretty sweet as shade from the afternoon sun yet it is shadows that we fear while out on an evening run. We run away only to realise, they are part of us. Wherever we go, our shadow follows. Except when it's the night and we realise our cold lonely souls cannot find peace without seeing them for we all fear the unknown. [A sad/dark poetry collection] Trigger warning ⚠ mentions self harm, death and substance abuse.
Faceless by CarmenJohnson599
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It all starts with a grotesque, faceless man breaking into my house and attacking me. Then he saves me, but has alterior motives. Through many twists and turns I learn that not everyone is who they seem and not everything is as it appears. I have to learn to save myself while navigating through an alien world because there won't always be someone there to rescue me. Thanks to @Lady_Clair_Voyant for the amazing cover.