*** The Ambys 2025 Round 3 Qualifier *** Joyful moments and precious memories, but also turbulences and overwhelm: we all go through ups and downs. Like ocean waves, days can be harsh and moody, other times calm and soft. Unlike on land, at sea, direction is a longer process to figure out. Thus, the question at the centre: How does one navigate this boat called life? This poetry collection covers the vulnerability and inner strength of being human mastering life under different weather conditions. Like a compass, these poems seek to provide guidance, bring comfort and to spark hope along the way. Disclaimer: This collection touches upon mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc.). *** 🥇In March 2024, the poem "Sisters Bond" received a "special mention" from @justwriteit for the #JustWriteCollabs! 🏅In November 2025, the poem "Shattered" made it into the longlist of "The Shortys 2025". 🥇Since June 2026, the collection is featured in the "Verses are Us" reading list of the NewlyWrittenBooks team. 🥇In July 2026, the collection placed 1st in the category "Best Title" in the "PurBean Awards 2026." 🏅Rankings: - November 2025: #15 poem; #1 learn; #1 connect; #1 ambys; #15 challenges - December 2025: #1 navigation; #1 standup - May 2026: #10 in poem *** Copyright © norafelane. All Rights Reserved.

*** Shortys 2024 Shortlister, The Season Anthology Winner, Poesis Awards 2026 Winner, Summer Poetry Awards 2026 Winner *** Through narrative poems, the four seasons come alive - from birth and flourishing to harvest and renewal. Between sizzling emotions and thrumming heartache, a spellbinding journey awaits you. Ready to discover the inky depths of the seasonal cycle? *** 🏅The Shortys 2024 Shortlist: - "Late Summer Night" 🏅"The Season Anthology" Winners: - Winter 2024 Edition: "Winter Night" - Spring 2025 Edition: "Whispers of Spring - Summer 2025 Edition: "Summer's Legacy" 🥇Poesis Awards 2026 - "Summer's Legacy" made 1st place in the category "Nature's Symphony." 🥇Summer Poetry Awards 2026 - "Stargazing" made 1st place in the category "Happiest Poem of this Summer." *** Copyright © norafelane. All Rights Reserved.

Ready to dip into sizzling encounters, enjoy alternative retellings, and go on an adventurous ride through bite-sized stories? Then welcome to this collection! Here, you'll find short stories (part 1); one-shot fanfictions & alternate retellings (part 2); drabbles (part 3); and other creative micro-fiction (part 4). Copyright © norafelane. All Rights Reserved.

Versifying words into feels: Crying without a single tear. Laughing without a smile. A verses' imagination. Many poems are entries of the "Versification" challenge of the Poetry Profile. *** Copyright © norafelane. All Rights Reserved.

Wenn das Prisma weißes Licht bricht, gibt es eine schillernde Farbexplosion. Diese Sammlung von Gedichten (Part 1) und Kurzgeschichten (Part 2) präsentiert transparent die Farben des Lebens wenn Licht auf Widerstand trifft.