Genevieve Miller, an aspiring professional ballerina, is on the verge of achieving her dreams when a chance encounter with a charming photographer at a grocery store turns her world upside down. Chase Coleman needs a fake girlfriend to keep his clingy ex at bay. Genevieve needs to impress the prestigious ballet company where his mother holds influence. It's the perfect arrangement on paper. But as their staged dates blur into stolen moments and unspoken feelings, Genevieve finds herself questioning everything-especially the undeniable pull between them. With her ballet future hanging in the balance and a man she was never supposed to fall for, Genevieve must walk the fine line between pretense and reality. Because when love is just an act... falling might be inevitable. ••• Prompt 22: When a renowned ballet dancer and an up-and-coming illustrator meet, their lives take an unexpected turn. ••• FEATURED ON THE ONC2025 LONG LIST!

When Ben's secret boyfriend, Mickey, forgets he exists, he discovers an underground world of wizards and teams up with Mickey's impostor to save him. ***** After a whirlwind affair during junior year, Ben didn't hear a word from Mickey over the summer. So, on the first day of school, Ben confronted his secret boyfriend. Only Mickey had no idea what Ben was talking about. Something was deeply wrong, and soon Ben learns it involves a world of wizards, Mickey's family, and a sleeping curse! The only way for Ben to save Mickey is to journey into a realm of magic with a man who looks just like Mickey, and as spells start flying so do feelings. Ben has to save Mickey, survive the coming battles and stay true to his heart, or he'll lose everything. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]