[ONC 2025 Longlister] One Valentine's Day gone wrong causes a college girl to make her own reality; one where she can finally be loved. No one warned Amara how dangerous love could be though, and after fiddling around with the latest cutting edge technology, she soon finds herself trapped, both physically and mentally, in a realm between reality and fantasy. Living a life fueled by dreams, will Amara ever find her way--or satisfaction--in the real world again? ~ONC 2025~ Prompt: 60. The magic of the library takes its toll-a love story so powerful that its echoes span eternity. But as you write, you fall in love with the character you've created. What happens when the line between fiction and reality begins to blur? *~*~*~Beautiful cover made by avadel at Avadel Ink!~*~*~*

When no good deed goes unpunished. Created by the Moon Goddess to protect her wolves from predators and those in power, the magical Mahani wolves should live idyllic lives, but the reality is cruel. In return for this help, the werewolves and humans hunt, torture, and kill the Mahani. However, nothing can stop these wolves from helping those who need them. So what happens when the tribe protecting Europe realizes the Moon Goddess has several of their fates intertwined within a wolf pack? Within the space of a few weeks, Grace finds her life turned upside down, Nicolas lives through a hellish encounter, and the Sinclairs become aware that they are in the sights of someone out for blood. Will the connection between the Mahani and the Sinclairs become a hindrance or a help? ----- This story is a werewolf fantasy dark drama. The front-end materials provide a complete content warning, since the chapters lack trigger markers. Stay safe in what you read. Because this is a new werewolf world, the front-end material also contains The Mahani World Guide, so you can get a feel for the ranks and powers before diving in. It is not a necessary read, but it's there if you need it. Started writing July 2023 Started posting Oct 2023 Completed posting Dec 2023 Started rewrite in March 2026 Started posting in May 2026 #1 in Werewolf - Jan 2024

Her family doubts her. Her enemies tempt her. And her heart betrays her. Will Princess Aveline burn for the crown, or be consumed by it? Many years ago, the kingdom of Orine was scorched by a vicious dragon, turning half its land into a desert of ashes. Now, its people demand a stable heir to ensure lasting peace. But Princess Aveline Goldhorn is anything but stable. Cursed by a witch, haunted by past mistakes, and dismissed as reckless, she dares to aim for the crown. An unstoppable warrior with more ambition than diplomacy, Aveline must untangle the secrets behind the throne, face her guilty conscience, and decide who she can trust. Is her family on her side, or are her enemies the only ones who want to stay close? And what of the mercenary whose precious green eyes seem to promise both protection and ruin? In a kingdom built on ashes and lies, Aveline longs for the freedom to write her own legacy-even if it means burning everything she loves... and herself. Heir Of Ashes is the first book of the Tales Of Ash, Chaos, And Gold series.

What would you sacrifice to bring back the love of your life? Is there a price too high to pay? Your life? Someone else's? Your soul? When the man she loved dies in a sudden, senseless accident, Areti's world shatters beyond repair. Grief becomes obsession. Obsession becomes a whisper in the dark. And when that whisper answers back, it comes with a contract written in blood. A demon offers her the impossible: one chance to reclaim the man fate stole from her. But resurrection is never a gift. It's a bargain. When hope fades and every miracle demands a sacrifice, what remains of someone who has already given everything for love? Note: All the pictures I've used in this story are not mine; they belong to their respective owners. The cover, moodboards and banners are made by me.

Lily is a snow witch with powerful magic and a quick temper. Not the best combination. But she keeps to herself, and the few people she lets get close know she has a good heart, and that's enough for her. She doesn't need any drama in her life. Except she never knows what to expect from her next-door neighbor, who is a mad scientist. Then there's her meddling family back at the North Pole. Minor irritations, but they may or may not trigger her blizzard-inducing rage from time to time, resulting in out-of-season snowstorms, snowbound towns, and confused meteorologists worldwide. Good thing she has a fairy godmother. Or is it? When a forbidden paranormal romance brings secret magic and an unspoken curse to light, the weight of the world lands on Lily's shoulders. Break the curse, save the world. Fail... And she'll destroy everything.

Mature 18+ Desire was only the beginning of the plague. It all starts in a lab with a simple acne medication trial... Then chaos ensues. It was supposed to be a promising harmless drug with minimal side effects. Quickly, participants become obsessed with sex and the urge to spread their disease. Then, the virus escapes to the public... Society comes apart at the seams. Kane, an original study subject, struggles to hold on to his humanity. Jason, the mad-scientist doctor, gives into his urges while hunting the object of his desire. And Colours, the sweet, unassuming woman that started it all, finds power and heroism in herself that could either save the world―or destroy it. Follow Kane, Jason, Colours, and a whole slew of other sex-crazed, zombie-like creatures as they navigate a darker side of human desire. What happens when a crazed doctor's compulsion to hold on to his possession has such dire consequences for humanity? Or worse... What if something even more sinister is at play? Trigger Warnings: Marked mature 18+ due to the following items. Sex, sexual assault, assault, abusive relationship, obsessive and possessive behavior, depression, violence, blood, gore, horror, murder, death, stalking, torture, harassment, drug usage, cannibalism, self-harm, suicide, and strong language. ©️ Copyright Carmen Johnson 2025

Her love is a weapon. It's killed before. And this time, she's sworn it won't happen again. Everyone at Blackthorn University thinks Kara is just another human girl juggling midterms, frat parties, and overpriced lattes. No one suspects the truth: that she's a Phoenix shifter, hiding in plain sight in a world ruled by werewolves and lycans. Even her closest friends don't know the fire simmering beneath her skin. But Kara isn't just hiding from them, she's hiding from fate. From the one thing she dreads more than anything else: her mate. She's done letting her love be a death sentence. She won't survive another loss. The scars she bears run deeper than flesh. So when Ryker, the dangerously magnetic lycan General, realizes Kara is his fated mate, she does exactly what she swore she would. She pushes him away. Again. And again. And again. But lycans don't walk away from their mates. And Ryker? He's dominant, possessive, and utterly relentless. He's a storm she can't outrun, a flame that won't go out. And every heated glance, every stolen moment, threatens to shatter the walls she's spent years building. As secrets ignite and her past begins to unravel, Kara must face the truth: Can she let herself love again, knowing it could destroy them both? Or will her lies-and the deadly curse entwined with her love-be the very thing that dooms them forever?

| Grand Favorite in The Ambys 2025 | "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 from "Bound" to "Bound by Wing & Vine". 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

After being put in 'time-out,' an angel finds herself thrown into a demon's purgatory. Trapped with each other, whose influence will prove strongest? ******************************************************************** Ash is an angel out of grace. Atticus is a demon with something to prove. After events go wrong in the mortal plane, both are due punishment. What they don't expect is to serve that sentence together. Armed with otherworldly powers, they battle for control in a stagnant prison built just for them. Bonds twist and grow, like a thorny vine, as black and white fade to gray in this paranormal romance full of mystery and legend. FEATURED ON: @TheAmbys ~ 2025 Grand Favorites @Paranormal ~ What in the Wattpad? @Romance ~ Slow Burn // Para-Romantasy @WattpadAfterDark ~ Dark Romance @Ambassadors ~ Para-Romantasy Wordcount 50k ⚠️ Content warning: depictions of graphic violence and sexual content. 🎵 Recommended playlist 🎶 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Mxy7QZYoJpB5MHAU4GRAk?si=31afeafde6b44258 Cover art background sourced from free-use photographs by @kkalerry via unsplash.com AI assistance was not used in any way, shape, or form to create the story or cover.