Before the crown was broken, before loyalty was tested, and before the next generation chose who they would become, there was Elyria. This short chronicle tells the history of a kingdom shaped by war, sacrifice, and chosen loyalty. From the Golden Years to the Red Winter, from vanished queens to shattered heirs, this is the story that comes before. Written for those who want to understand the cost of survival before stepping into the tale itself.

"My story ends how it began: with the threat of eternity." Avia Sable did not ask for this. She was not the one who bargained away her soul in exchange for beauty, power, and invulnerability. No, that was all her mother's work. She did not ask to become a monster, but that is what she is now. "Witch" "Goddess" "Lich" "Vampire". These are the names people have given her, but the truest word for Avia is "alone." That is, until the Queen sends her a huntress, hoping to eradicate the Monster of the Hevamore for good. The huntress was always doomed to fail to take Avia's life, but she did take something else. Something that Avia never knew she had. Her heart. Still, though, there are those who will stop at nothing to ensure Avia's demise. But now, Avia has something to fight for, someone to protect. And when they come for her and her huntress, they'll learn just how much of a monster Avia really is. THIS STORY CONTAINS REFERENCES TO OLD CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY, INCLUDING DEMONS, THE DEVIL, AND HELL. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO READ THESE IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCCULT OR IN A NARRATIVE WAY, THIS STORY IS NOT FOR YOU. THANK YOU!

13-year-old Jason Lightlance finds himself stuck in loops of trying to deal with the Olympian Bureaucracy as every god refuses to do anything but what they're told to do. Read as he grows through the adventures around the mythological world.

WONDER WANDER The story is about a boy born into a society that has been banished into a desolate nightmare realm dreamt up by a comatose god. For the last century, the Lunarian and Solarian races have used their imaginary powers to war against one another. The story follows Dawn, a young boy with the potential to set them free of this nightmare by passing a series of trials set by Varitan, the dreamer of this dream. If passed successfully, it will grant him the right to judge who is worthy of return and who is not. However, Dawn is faced with the fallout of not only 100 years of war, but also the grudges of the people his father has directly affected. Similar Inspirations: Full Metal Alchemist Made In Abyss Attack On Titan Hunter x Hunter Star Versus The Forces of Evil Kingdom Hearts Yume Nikki Coraline Spirited away

****** WATTYS 2025 SHORTLIST IN BRAZIL **************** COULD A KNIGHT AND A WITCH BE THE ONES TO SAVE THE WORLD, ONE PIE AT A TIME? Trix, a disaster-prone witch, sees her only hope of saving her pie shop in partnering with the surly yet skilled knight, Gwen. Their improbable alliance mixes magic and cooking in a way that blends much more than just ingredients. ********************************************************** After five years of war against the demons of Raven Mountain, the kingdom of Charcot is finally at peace. Thanks to the golden shield spell, which enclosed the demons on the mountain, everyone can finally rebuild their lives. Gwen is a knight who fought in the war and today, with a permanently injured leg, she needs to figure out what to do with her life. The war took everything she loved, and the warrior doesn't know if she has anything left to keep fighting for. Trix is a witch of the kingdom, one of those responsible for the golden shield spell, but she doesn't want to live the rest of her days in the shadow of her coven. Trying to overcome the loss of her girlfriend and seeking to breathe life into a dream that wasn't hers, she will try to build a new life for herself. However, some people don't want peace, and these two women, so different from each other, will have their lives united by many problems and a few pies. If you enjoy a cozy fantasy story, you can sit back and read this adventure! UPDATES WEEKLY, EVERY FRIDAY ############################################################## Cover art by @roddarts, follow the artist on Instagram and Facebook! ##############################################################

Once a devoted monk, now exiled and nameless, Sanwu walks through the ruins of a world he helped break. Branded The Unbound, haunted by dreams that aren't his own, he alone hears the bells that no longer ring. When a girl with a cursed spirit crosses his path, and a child who whispers to ghosts begins to follow, Sanwu finds himself at the heart of a growing storm. Relic hunters chase echoes of power. A death cult rises in the ashes. And the War God he once released threatens to rise again. To stop it, Sanwu must sacrifice more than his past. He must decide if redemption is worth becoming no one at all. A quiet, spiritual fantasy about memory, guilt, and the weight of names. When the bells call again, will he answer? A Korean-inspired dark fantasy.

Heba Badran grew up in a funeral home, raised by an Egyptian mortician. She believed her night terrors were nothing more than bad luck. Until they spoke on her sixteenth birthday. The protection of her Anubis amulet waned, and the voices were no longer contained: they were horrors forged in chaos, hunting for demigods' hearts... And they wanted hers. Soon, Heba discovered a hidden world filled with children of the gods who are ruled by laws, judgments, and Egyptian deities who do not forget. Silence, anger and pain once kept Heba safe. Now it may be the reason she's hunted. **FIRST DRAFT** + SHORT CHAPTERS + INCLUDES DIGITAL DRAWINGS + POLLS AFTER EVERY CHAPTER +WEEKLY UPDATES Follow the story in real time. 👻✌️💀

✦ COMPLETE ✦ - Book One (no cliffhanger) His greatest sin wasn't treason. It was having a half-human daughter. Prince Eirran is a winged Ilari, a former warrior and Seraph. His only crime was loving a human woman - a crime that cost her her life and left him with a living, breathing secret: their daughter. Lily is half-human, half-Ilari, and utterly wingless. A "mudborn princess" - not a title, but a slur. Her very existence is a blasphemy that could shatter the empire. To protect her, Eirran must hide her in plain sight, battling the vipers of his court who would see her erased. But as Lily grows, a dormant inheritance awakens within her - that could unravel the world itself. Earthborn blends political intrigue with mythic atmosphere and deeply intimate character work. For fans of the fierce parent-child bond of The Last of Us and the Witcher. This is a story where love is not a romance, but a rebellion. This story features: ✦ A heart-wrenching, central father-daughter bond. ✦ A brave, perceptive girl who learns to stand in a world built to erase her. ✦ Winged races, aerial legions, and political scheming. ✦ Tear-jerking moments & heart-soaring hope. A Note on Process & Transparency Earthborn was originally written in Croatian. To preserve its lyrical intent in English, it has undergone a careful process of translation and polishing. In this effort, I employed a variety of digital tools, including AI-assisted translation and editing software. My goal is to leverage every available tool to ensure the highest quality reading experience. The core of the work: the story, characters, world, and authorial voice, is mine. (Important to notice: this is me translating my original work.) © Marian Land. All rights reserved. This story and all original content are protected by copyright. Official publication only on platforms listed on the author's website. Any mirrored or audio versions found elsewhere are unauthorized.

After years of training to take over her father's position as Alpha of the Moonshine pack, Rayne Leighann Vance is put to the ultimate test when she agrees to take their nemesis, Jarrah Pinestone, King of the Fae, to find a hidden elixir that will destroy the rebel vampire clan once and for all. Season 1 of The Lost Elixir ****** Rayne, who is next in line to be alpha, is willing to do whatever it takes to protect her people from the wrath of an ancient vampire lord that seeks to wipe out the fae and werewolf population forever. One morning after training, Rayne is surprised by her father's recent capture, the King of Fae, whom is more than reluctant to help them. When Rayne learns of the famous elixir that can defeat the vampire lord, she forces her father to let her and the King of Fae go in search of their last hope. Along the way to salvation, Rayne is tested in more ways than one. Can she find the elixir? Will she make it back in time before the war breaks out? And most importantly, will she be able to choose her duty to her people over her heart if they win the war?

Felicette, a charming and curious black cat, serves as a familiar to a young and kind-hearted witch named Lilith. Together, they embark on countless adventures that have never been too much for them to handle. But when something magical goes awry, Felicette is forced to make a difficult decision - one that will test her love and her loyalty, as well as her magical abilities. Through diary entries inside her magical grimoire, the familiar takes us on an emotional journey as she tries to save the one she loves most. 2024 Open Novella Contest Submission