Every lifetime, they find each other. Every lifetime, they die before their happy ending. When Claire starts waking up in strange places with memories that aren't hers, she writes it off as stress and coincidence. But when a mysterious stranger named James appears in her small town, everything changes. Neither of them understands what's happening. Neither of them can walk away. As their connection deepens, so do the dreams: ancient rituals, stolen moments, and love stories cut short. They begin to search for answers together, chasing fragments of history that feel too real to ignore. The more they uncover, the harder it is to deny the truth: this isn't the first time they've met. And if they want a future, they'll have to understand their past. ONC 2026 Submission

Himari and Himaru, siblings of The Sun Kingdom in the realm of Arazua, love each other with all they have. They are set to rule their kingdom alongside each other with peace and tranquility; the strength of their bond binding them together. However, the entrance of The Iron King brings forth betrayal, heartbreak and a division of bonds between the two. Himari, who secretly harbors an ancient curse that can turn her into a weapon of war, is thrust into an unwanted union. While Himaru's heart rages with the sting of betrayal, and his hatred consumes him. Will fate force the two siblings to work alongside each other once more in order to stop The Iron King from conquering all of Arazua? Or will the bond that was severed remain broken? The only thing that is certain is that the fate of Arazua rests upon their shoulders.

Upendo Mwangi was supposed to be unstoppable, but one night almost shattered everything and she pushed away the only person who ever made her feel safe: Orion Achilleos. Now, she's tired of letting life happen to her and ready to flip the script and face her trauma head-on. Even if that means no longer ignoring Orion. Orion's hiding on the ice, hoping to numb out the pain the past year has left him in. That plan works until Upendo's smile becomes the only thing keeping him grounded. But the deeper his scars cut, the harder it is to believe he deserves her, especially when someone else is willing to take his place. Second chances are not easy and they both have to fight their insecurities to accept that not every second chance is a terrible thing.

A romantic, high fantasy western with dragons, gunpowder and gods gone mad When rebellious aristocrat Charlotte Belmont flees an arranged marriage, she disguises her escape as a scientific expedition to the untamed continent of Aima. But her journey quickly spirals into chaos- monsters stir in the wilds, mercenaries hunt her every step, and her mysterious gunslinging guide, Callahan Morgan, may not be entirely human. As ancient powers awaken and forbidden feelings ignite, Charlotte is drawn into a conflict far greater than she imagined. One that could rewrite the fate of gods and mortals alike. CONTENT WARNING: violence, strong language, brief attempted SA ALL ART AND IMAGES INCLUDING COVER CREATED BY ME USING CANVA