- A slow-burn romantasy with fae courts, false identities, and dangerous choices - "I was taken from my world to replace a girl who was already dead. They dressed me in white, gave me her name, and promised me safety if I stayed silent. I was meant to be a bride. A symbol. A lie. But the prince I was promised to doesn't see me the way he should. And the man who brought me here is watching, waiting for me to break. I am not the girl they think I am. And if the truth comes out, it will destroy us all." #fantasy #fae #fairies #romance #slowburn #enemiestolovers #royalty #forcedmarriage #fakeidentity #darkfantasy #forbiddenlove Note: This story is taking part in the Open Novella Contest 2026 #ONC #OpenNovellaContest Court of the Fae Rankings: #1 ONC2026 out of 1.22K stories #10 aesthetic out of 32.4K stories #13 fairytale out of 19.1K stories #5 fairies out of 14.9K stories

[Right person, wrong lifetime.] Damien never got to confess his feelings, not before the world stole his love away. But death isn't the end. For them, death is the beginning. When Damien dies and finds himself stuck in the afterlife, he comes face-to-face with the boy he's loved his entire life... except Lucas doesn't remember anything. He doesn't remember dying, his own name, or Damien. As they navigate through a world woven from memories and starlight, Damien must decide: schould he help Lucas rediscover the bond they once had, or protect him from the truth of how their lives ended? Cover made by @ToWolfKin

She is sent to kill the dragon. Instead, she might become his only salvation. *** In a world swallowed by the Ever-Dark, Iva Vernigora is nothing more than a lowly servant in the house of the cruel Voivode Yakub Ivanov, Duke of Highroot. But when Voivode blackmails her with the lives of her parents, Iva is forced to pretend she's his daughter, as she infiltrates the royal academy of magic - Kolegium. Voivode Yakub's order is absolute: poison the Prince Konstantin Veliki. Prince Konstantin is the heir to the throne, the last of the line of Dragons - a Zmey warrior of light, who was blessed with a dragon-shifting gift. At a first glance, he is nothing but a smug, pompous royal, and everything Iva is supposed to hate. Yet every touch, and every shared lesson at Kolegium blurs the line between the enemy she must kill and the man she is beginning to crave. While Iva stalks her prey as a knife in the dark, waiting for the chance to extinguish Konstantin's light, she discovers that the dragon everyone fears is the only thing standing between humanity and the void. As the Ever-Dark Shades rise, Iva must make an impossible choice. Will she carry out her sinister orders and secure her parents' freedom, or will she stand by the Dragon in the battle for the world's last light? *** The Shades are coming. The Dragons are falling. And the Eternal Spark is waiting for its host. © 2026 EvelynHail Exclusively on Wattpad Based on prompts: 97. "When the world slips into endless darkness, something begins to move in the shadows and you must find a way to survive in a night that never ends." 4. "You discover that the dragon everyone fears is in danger, and you are the only one who can save it from the knight sworn to slay it ."

Main Prompt: And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. When a streak of light sends paramedic Leilana Yang into the heart of Northview, Maine forest, she never thought she would find herself in the middle of harboring a fugitive alien outlaw. Between her job fighting death and her family's future matches, Leilana wants nothing to do with her new "roommate". Add attacks on her life by alien bounty hunters and her brain is more then ready to kick him out. It's too bad her heart is too busy making other plans. As for number 287, he never thought he would find himself stuck on earth with a human as a "roommate". If they were back in the arena, she would be dead in a heartbeat, feasted on by the beasts controlled by the most powerful. Yet, that doesn't seem to do much for this woman who constantly seems to dive head-first into trouble without fear; a trait that drives him insane in more ways then one. With bounties on their heads, can the two of them survive long enough to see an end to this mess or will their own conflicting feelings be enough for them to claim each other's heads? New cover on the way by @xxsoteria

When 15-year-old Izel Aziz gets a note during his last period at school, warning him not to touch any electronics in his home, he thinks nothing of it (or at least thinks he doesn't.) That is, of course, when he goes to log into his and his sister's co-op save of Moonwillow Hollow, only for him to be sucked into the game upon pressing the save file. When he enters the game due to being sick of having to be stuck in the closet, though, everything seems a lot more real than he thought this pixel filled world would be... ONC Prompts: 8. You wake up inside Stardew Valley with no idea how you got there and no guarantee you'll ever get back home. 79. A letter arrives addressed to you, written by someone who shouldn't exist.

In a world where the sun devours the weak and the sand hides ancient hungers, a prideful rabbit princess and her lethal leopard-cat guardian are stranded in the maw of the sun. To survive the "Pulse" the dangerous heartbeat of the desert, they must strike a desperate deal with a rogue pilandok pilot brave enough to navigate the sand. As the boundaries between predator and prey blur, Freya Alberone finds herself sandwiched between a soldier bound by duty and a rogue bound by secrets. According to the whispers of the Irvath, one is her salvation, and the other is her end. She just doesn't know which is which. As a sheltered noble she must brave a dying desert and a world of ash to find her sister, only to discover that her greatest survival tool is her heart.

Cover art by @SailorApryl In the small town in Louisiana, where magic is strong, and the brew is stronger. Is a small bar named 'The Witch's Brew' where humans and supernatural beings can coexist in mostly harmony. Iris, the daughter of the world's most famous witch, is nothing like her mother. She can't do magic and is considered a stain on her family's legacy. She wants nothing more than to belong. To carve out a place in the world. Silas, the Daywalker, immortal and powerful, wants nothing to do with his family's business. Instead, he just wants to be loved for who he is, not for his family's money or for status. Kai, the human turned werewolf, Iris' childhood best friend has internalized homophobia. When he reconnects with iris he meets Silas and he can't help but feel a romantic pull between the three of them.

ONC2026 submission Calayia is a centuries old dragon who, though she found her mates decades ago, realized they hated each other too intensely to ever see eye to eye. Irian Odric Diamondearth is a half elf-half dwarf, former adventurer who hung up his axe and shield after the decades of fighting, excitement, and battles began to take its toll on his body and soul. Now he tends to his gardens and orchards using his green thumb, and sometimes offering healing with his magical herbs. Sir Raevi Elbereth is a half elf knight employed by the representative council of Culasia, who once sought to bring Diamondearth to justice. Tasked with rescuing beleaguered townspeople, investigating outlaw rings, and responding to whatever calamities plagues his land, he suspects Diamondearth is involved in his old mischief, pardon or no. But as their lives become more dangerous, they are thrown together again and again, forcing them to come to terms with their animosities and distrust. When towns begin to be decimated by an unseen force, whispers of a malevolent dragon put them all in danger.

»Still standing means you never stopped fighting.« After a career‑halting injury, Jude Calloway isn't sure he can ever lace up his skates again. But hockey runs through his veins and when he returns to the ice, it's not just rivals he has to face. Seth Navarro has always been the best defenseman in the league and Jude's biggest challenge. When old rivalries ignite and sparks fly, Jude must confront more than fear-he has to risk everything, including his heart. On the ice, love and courage collide. Will Jude rise to the challenge, or will fear keep him off the rink forever? ⚞ • ⚟ Entry for the Open Novella Contest 2026 Main Prompt ➸ 30. You return to the sport you love after an injury. You are determined to overcome not just your rivals but also your fears. Open Novella Contest Achievements ‣ Round 1 | 2k Words ✔ ‣ Round 2 | 8k Words ✔ ‣ Round 3 | 20-40k Words ✔ ©️ ofbooksandcats on Wattpad | 2026

The elders promised Violet, a self-described "scrappy" wolfling, that her metamorphosis into a full-fledged werewolf would reveal her purpose within monstrum society's strict hierarchy. Little did they know, that purpose would be to tear the whole thing apart, one bite at a time. Bite is a humorous and raw exploration of shame, exploitation, and feminine rage. Trigger warning: This novella deals with mature themes, including sexual misconduct, corporal punishment, discrimination, and child abuse.