When Malaena (Mal) takes her fragile sister's place at the altar, she expects King Wickarys's fury-but not the dangerous attraction that ignites between them. As blood magic and political schemes threaten the crown, the false queen might prove to be exactly who Wick needs... if her deception hasn't shattered any chanc...
Alex Stone is a billionaire with a reputation for controlling every detail of his high-profile life-even when inexplicable mishaps threaten to unravel it all. When an odd series of wardrobe malfunctions sparks scandal just before his most critical public event, Alex must act fast. His solution? Enlist the help of his...
An introverted graduate student accidentally signs up for a reality TV show and navigates the pressures of sudden fame and a budding relationship with a smart-mouthed athlete. * * * When Bridget Campton moved to sunny California to pursue a PhD in Biochemistry she thought it was her ticket to finally becoming the pers...
When a fellow witch is accused of a heinous crime, Rowburta Copperbottom. A witch of minimal magical ability but a thirst for knowledge, must investigate the allegations and then prove at a trial the innocence of her colleague. But, with mysterious enemies trying to thwart her at every turn, Rowburta must rely on far...
Running from a war-torn world, Aulka and her pack find refuge in a Dream where there is no suffering, no pain, and no death. It's a well-needed reprieve...until Aulka discovers that the dreamer, Maikai, is dying and the Dream along with him. When Aulka sets out, she runs into the mysterious, Dream-dubbed "hero", Kaone...
Celine never believed in magic, at least, not until she stumbled upon a broken unicorn horn in the forest. Now she's being hunted by a secretive organization determined to claim its power, but they're not the only ones searching for the missing pieces. Soren, the prince of a forgotten kingdom wants back what's his...
For The Open Novella Contest 2025. Lila Moore is an art curator who knows the truth about her boyfriend, Malcolm Cain, and he's a demon, tasked with collecting lost souls. Despite his dark nature, Lila is deeply in love with him, believing their bond can overcome his monstrous duties. But as Lila begins to recall her...
Shapeshifting cats, magic tea shop, and a hot neighbor who hates all of the above. ~~~ Tabitha is becoming a cliche of a single woman since she's always surrounded by cats. She volunteers at the shelter, fosters kittens, and has a soft spot for the neighborhood strays, even if it scares off her hot neighbor, who only...
Quite frankly, I don't give a fuck about you or Christos. What I care about is that some Cartel punk has stepped onto my island, messing with my business, so we are going to use you as bait to draw him out. ~~~~ Five years ago, Solara Doukas escaped from a strip club in Tijuana, just to learn that her new husband is a...
**A mirror-wandering thief and a knight who has lived hundreds of lives try to return the most precious thing to the Queen of Ice and Snow: the Heart of Winter itself. ** "When leaves have fallen And skies turned to grey The night keeps closing in on the day A nightingale sings his song of farewell You better hide for...
After returning to college, a scarred and reclusive college student must protect the woman sending him mysterious roses, all while navigating growing feelings that could change them both forever. ----- Kal had been receiving roses from an anonymous sender since returning to campus after an incident that left him sever...
⌲ ONC 2025 || FANTASY || STANDALONE [english] "she saw the world not always as it was, but as perhaps it could be" - Cinderella Azalea always had a bright imagination but never would she have thought of discovering a hidden bookstore full of prophecies. While some stand out to her, there's only one that captures her a...
It all starts with a bouquet of roses. A renowned ballet dancer with her own studio, Lily is miserable in her spiralling career. But when she's delivered flowers by an anonymous writer who inspired her, she finds herself finding that spark again. Olly Gilbert is a has-been, or that's what people call him. With only on...
Esme and Matt can't stand each other, even if they have to play nice for the cameras. As public speculation about their chemistry heats up, they're forced to confront what's real versus what's just for show. ***** Esme Mendoza is everything Matt Crain...
Entry-level magic professors aren't supposed to be responsible for fixing the generations-long problems that come from a library haunted by fae. But when the administration sweeps the dangerous situation under the rug, Constance Wylf sets out to expose the truth. Armed with logic, a cart of books, and her personal-com...
Sora Yōmei was the first female heir to the Veozian throne-until her step-brother's birth turned her world upside down. With her claim to the throne in jeopardy, her brother seeks to slay the mythical mountain serpent Vraniscar, hoping to claim its power and unite the kingdoms of mountains and sea. Exiled and nearly s...
**Robin and Marian's feelings, together with their convictions, are put to the test when the bloodthirsty rat king threatens not only the rebellion but also the fate of all England. ** "Just one dream can wake a nation Just one man can break down a door A single light can be lost in the dark But a million lights will...
When Prince Oskar ventures into the forest behind the royal palace, he stumbles upon something unthinkable-a Unicorn's horn, slick with fresh blood. Unicorns are sacred in the kingdom of Unara, their magic a gift only bestowed upon the worthy-or stolen through death. Someone is hunting them, and if the killings contin...
Exiled for a crime he cannot remember, former war general Kavirok returns to his tribe upon hearing of an advancing enemy army. Desperate to prove his worth once more, he offers his help-but the shamans have already chosen their path: an ancient, forbidden ritual they believe will save them all. But as the ritual spir...
It started with a shooting star. Something meant to be magical and beautiful could be the beginning of the end - for Lyora Bryan, and for the world. Lyora was supposed to be just another human. She had dreams of becoming a lawyer and marrying the love of her life, Ethan Burton. But Lyora has always felt special as if...
Where 'ABC' by Gene Luen Yang meets 'Starry River of the Sky' by Grace Lin... Kieran Fu and Katharyn Kuang have been inseparable since Day One. They've built their friendship on shared stories of ancient folktales and a love of 'stinky,' non-American food. Kieran's family holds a book detailing the story of the Old Ma...
The whole world including the Celestial universe has always been so calm, peaceful and harmonious. There was never a time of destruction that took place and that was all because of the Celestials. The Zodiac signs that always kept everything in check. Without them the whole world could turn dark, darker than any black...
On the morning of her wedding, Edrea is prepared to seal a political alliance with the man she despises. But fate, or something far darker, has other plans. An empty box appears in her garden. A hidden path leads her underground. And a deck of cursed cards delivers her into the hands of Malphas, a demon bound by an an...
Jet gets by as a back-alley mechanic in the dangerous neon city of Karys, using her unreliable scrap of magic to keep herself afloat and her block bright and alive. Things are fine, if a little unsteady, until the infamous Nightmares catch her at it and blackmail her into stealing a hyperdrive from MageCorp for reason...
Ivy Rosewood - or Ivonne, as her parents call her - never wanted to be a princess. Her role always fit her beautiful and charming older sister Eloise much better, but now that they are both receiving marriage proposals from foreign kingdoms, she's forced into that role as well. Unruly and with a tough attitude, her pa...
It's the year 2105, and the MMC Titanic is the hottest new spaceship to embark to a new settlement on the moon Ganymede. That is, until engine trouble leads to the craft exploding mid-voyage. Many die. Some survive. Saved by a galactic merman, Raelle wakes with one objective in mind - return to civilization. It's not...
Fame, fortune, and millions of followers can disappear as quickly as they come, especially in an era where getting ''cancelled'' is just one viral scandal away. Hollywood's former golden boy, Finnegan Braxton, knows this all too well. Once a beloved teenage heartthrob, he's now branded as a notorious player, arrogant...
One demon. One contract. And one heart in serious danger. * * * Rhea had one goal in life: survive adulthood with minimal disasters. Paying rent on time? Struggle, but manageable. Balancing work and personal life? Debatable. Accidentally summoning a demon into her tiny apartment? Definitely not on the to-do list. Kael...
CONTENT WARNING: body horror + cannibalism How long can a coward survive? In Senka, the answer is none. The weak, the hesitant, and the foolish are nothing more than specimen. That's where Hester finds herself now, deep within the dungeons with little knowledge of how she got there, who she was before, and what her fa...
Maya had her whole life planned out-get into her dream school, study, and make something of herself. But when rejection flips her world upside down and her best friend Lily gets dumped, Lily has the perfect solution: a summer road trip and finally check off the bucket list they made as kids. It sounds like exactly wha...