The Artist's Canvas is a gothic short story that explores the blurred line between creation and obsession. In the dimly lit studio of a painter consumed by perfection, art becomes a prison, love becomes torment, and the muse refuses to stay silent. What begins as inspiration descends into madness, leaving behind a masterpiece that bleeds with more than paint. Trigger Warnings & Mature Themes [18+] ⚠️ Reader discretion advised. This story contains: •Psychological tension and obsession •Dark, gothic imagery and emotional intensity •Romantic and intimate moments with subtle sensuality •Destructive outbursts toward objects Reader advisory: •Themes of desire, longing, and emotional vulnerability are explored. •Best suited for mature readers (18+) who are comfortable with dark themes and intense emotional experiences. Please respect the story: •Do not post spoilers. •Refrain from writing negative or derogatory comments about the story or characters. © 2025 V. Blooms. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, scanned, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means-electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, distribution, or otherwise-without the prior written permission of the author. This work may not be translated, adapted, or altered in any form without explicit authorization. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this work, in whole or in part, constitutes a violation of international copyright law and will be subject to legal action. This story is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

**🏆 Winner of the short story contest When The Villains Win by the Wattpad official @mystery profile** This book will be dedicated to short-stories/one-shots for prompt contests. The book will include stories in a number of genres, like mystery, fantasy, horror and even a little romance. Whatever takes my fancy in the moment. Come check it out if you're looking for a quick thrill ;) ___________________________________________________ Cover made by me. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the images used. They were all taken from Pinterest, copyrights belong to the original owners.

"His fate was the nightmare of every boy and man in these lands. The scary story told over tavern tables in hushed tones." Anaïs is the strongest witch her coven has seen in three hundred years. And with all that power, she certainly never expected that a mere man, an esclave at that, would be her undoing. But when a particularly vicious tradition within her coven brings Aiden into her life, everything changes. Amidst threats of a power-hungry human lord, and her scheming aunt Vienne, Anaïs has to prepare herself to take her mother's position as High Maîtresse. But she also has to figure out how she's going to keep Aiden alive in this hostile new environment she's put him in. Especially when everyone wants to use him to get to her. And on top of all that, there is also the mysterious rebel group laying claim from the shadows. And their enigmatic leader Etienne, whose dark secrets could shake the coven's beliefs to their very core. *Please note the title of this book has been altered to "Bound by Wing & Vine" but hasn't been changed officially due to ongoing contests it is a part of. Hence the disbalance between the cover and the title on Wattpad. Apologies for any confusion. This first installment in the Bound series welcomes you into a world of dark witchcraft and electrifying romance. A perfect read for fans of the romantasy genre! Cover credit: @madebymayvee on Instagram

Were you born to write? Do you daydream about epic scenes any chance you get? Do you act out dialogue in the shower? Are you a true writer at heart? Then come showcase your heart's work! ❤️ Open (❤️) Judging (❤️) Completed ( ) Cover credit: found the image used in the cover on Pinterest. I do not own the rights, all rights go to Pinterest and the original poster on there.

Cover made by: @Viora_115 Alexandria Taylor has spent her life in the shadow of the racetrack-and her brother's fame. Remy Taylor, ten years older, is one of the most celebrated drivers in the circuit. But when Alexandria turns eighteen, a bold new rival threatens Remy's dominance: nineteen-year-old Caspian Fox, a rising star with something to prove. When Caspian steps in to help Alexandria one fateful night, sparks fly-and a forbidden romance begins. With tensions rising and loyalties tested, Alexandria must make an impossible choice between the brother she's always admired and the boy who's stealing her heart. 3RD OVERALL IN THE PINK PEONY AWARDS!

Two rival paranormal investigators arrive at the same haunted hotel on the same night, only to find out there's one vacant room left. Begrudgingly, they decide to share it. But as they set off to investigate, and the night goes on, rivalries slowly melt away. Too bad there's a real live haunting to get in the way of their potential romance... Short story written for the What in the Wattpad contest. Prompt used: "One bed... and it's haunted." Total word count: 1997 words (which was really difficult, 2000 words is very little to work with :'))

Naoto Kamizawa , a world renowned J-Pop Star is pulled into an unnatural world when he finds out that his skyrocketing fame is indebted to a vampire who speaks far too archaic for his own good. Things turn even more worrisome when he is asked to leverage his position to get fresh blood for vampire. Moreover, questions remain hanging as to why he was chosen out of all people and what really motivates vampire who seem to know something far deeper about Naoto than latter himself. A whole new world opens up in his life and only time will tell whether Naoto will be able to stand steadfast in his ideals or transgress them to ends he can't imagine.