༄ WATTYS 2024 SHORTLIST + 12x WATTPAD FEATURED ༄ Queer. Slow-burn. Fantasy. Mature. ༄༄༄ Elisey is a thief, he steals...magic. Elisey has never felt worthy of wearing a crown, but as the throne of Cabracan has been stolen from his family many years ago, he and his siblings are now willing to do whatever it takes to deprive ruthless shamanic usurpers of their power. Even if it means playing dirty. When a fateful mistake gives Elisey a chance to strike a deal with Loretto--a shaman who recently returned from the mysterious city of St. Daktalion--he is determined to gain access to the shaman temple and destroy their evil magic from within. But once you step into the dark...you risk falling in love with its shadows. Or your enemies. Now Elisey finds himself facing another unexpected war. A war within his heart. ༄༄༄ Crossworlds fantasy LGBTQ+ slow-burn romance Upper YA MATURE for occasional strong language, mental health topics, scenes of violence, and sexual content further in the story. FEATURED on: ༄ @lgbtq ༄ @magic ༄ @superhero ༄ @WattpadDarkFantasy ༄ @WattpadAfterDark ༄ @WattpadESL ༄ @lowfantasy ༄ @WattpadUrbanFantasy ༄ @SpeculativeFiction ༄ @WattpadWitches ༄ @WattpadMulticultural ༄ @WattpadFairytales

When visiting Canada for a wedding, a commitment-averse dive instructor must pretend to date her Australian seatmate to avoid conflict with her ex and judgmental mother. *** Audrey Clarke rarely felt like other women her age. Not as a teen who'd never gushed about gorgeous celebrities, nor at almost thirty, with no desire to marry, have kids, or settle down. She would much rather explore reefs in Southeast Asia and adventure around exciting places. Even when she meets travellers with similar dreams, none are the right romantic match. Until Caleb. When flying home to Canada for her friend's wedding, Audrey dreads confronting the pain she caused her ex and facing her judgemental mother. It drives her to connect with her seatmate, Australian environmental scientist, Caleb, who also craves a distraction. Despite his charm, he is enigmatic about the cause of his stress. They agree to fake a relationship to make their lives easier. The more time they spend together, the more real their act feels. Will Audrey be brave enough to share her true feelings before the trip is over? *** Featured on - Humor's 'Ambassador's Monthly Pick' reading list (Nov 2025) - Ambassador's recommendations "Aces! Bows and Aros" chapter (Nov 2024) - Chicklit's "Rom-Com" reading list (August 2024) - Romance's "Slow Burn" and "Fake and Arranged Relations" reading lists (June 2024) Winner - Grand Winner Aro/Ace Awards by the TripleACommunity and FreetheLGBT communities (Dec 2024) - First Place Harvest Festival Astania Awards Wild Card category (Nov 2024) by the Asatnia Community - Honourable Mention, Romance Awards, Romance category by the Romance profile (Oct 2024)

Keijiro and his friend, Michael, were in the midst of living their daily lives when they spotted fireworks... It was as if someone took a photo with the flash on when the two woke up in a strange dystopian replica of Tokyo, Japan. They continue to explore the place until they stumble upon what kind of mess they've been forced into. Cards, mind games, visas, and most importantly, the constant battles between life and death. Join their journey further into borderland to find out the truth of this world as well as meeting some familiar faces... Highest rankings: #79- dystopian #1- Japan based #4- cardgames #2 Japanese #6 hearts # 1 aliceinborderland *Alice in Borderland along with its characters do not belong to me. Anyways I hope you enjoy! 🪷 * *made the cover picture on Canva.*

🏆 Ambys 2025 Grand Favourite 🏆 He ruined her vacation. She ruined his rules. Eva just wanted a break. A little sun, a little sea... definitely not a man. But when she and her best friend fly from Greece to the tropical island of Guam, she meets Kay-a maddeningly attractive, sharp-tongued Korean hotel heir who turns her summer escape into something dangerously intense. What starts as teasing glances and sarcastic banter quickly spirals into full-blown chemistry. They challenge each other. They adore each other. They destroy each other. A sharp, addictive, and emotionally raw love story set in the heart of the Pacific-where one summer changes everything.

[AMBYS 2025 GRAND FAVORITE] After receiving an unexpected package from an unexpected sender, seventeen-year-old Amelia Kingston is thrown into the prestigious Olympian High. For someone whose life revolved around constant transferring to schools due to her foster father's odd paranoia, she already knows the rule of thumb: fit in, act natural and most importantly, don't attract unnecessary attention. Unsurprisingly, she breaks all three and ends up staggering to the school's electrical room, only to be shot down by a distracted student with pure lightning, knocking her unconscious. As soon as she wakes up, she is thrown into a world of godly incarnates, backstabbing enemies and lost myths coming back to life. Previously featured in: WattpadFantasyPH, lowfantasy, WattpadESL, WattGreek, SpeculativeFiction, magic, YAFantasy, generalfiction, Paranormal, Fantasy, WattpadUrbanFantasy, mythandlegend, StoriesUndiscovered, TheWarriorGoddess Cover by @DaneAndKnight

"I thought about running away, setting off to see the world before I couldn't see anything at all. I had never been out of the country. I wanted to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, see the castles in Prague, ride a gondola in Venice. I wanted to do something crazy and fall in love and have my heart broken and then do it all over again. But then the bell rang, and I just got up and walked to my next class." ~*~ Blake Summers was always the poster child for good girl perfection: she had straight As, never got into trouble, and followed rules to a fault. But before the start of her senior year of high school, Blake receives life-changing news: she's going blind. Her diagnosis forces Blake to confront the fact that she's tired of playing it safe. She wants to truly see the world, take risks, and be anything but predictable before her vision fades completely. Enter Dash Wolfe, Blake's classmate: his reputation as a rebellious troublemaker precedes him everywhere he goes. As Dash becomes interested in Blake, she finds herself intoxicated by his fearlessness. Will Blake succumb to Dash's temptation, ruining her good girl reputation? Will she find the adventure she's been looking for before her sight is gone? Or will their reckless choices lead to disaster?

~Wattys 2025 Winner~ BLOODLINES: THE BLOOD WITCH Book One of the Bloodlines Trilogy When Morgan Doran inherits her family's ancestral estate, she expects dust, secrets, and maybe a little madness-not a haunting, a legacy of forbidden power, and a warlock sworn to kill her. But Callum Rook isn't just any warlock. Bound by blood and prophecy, he arrives at the castle with a mission-to stop the rise of the last Blood Witch. Yet Morgan is nothing like the monster he was raised to fear. She is human. Fierce. Magnetic. And when he chooses love over legacy, everything unravels. As Morgan's powers awaken, ancient forces rise to claim her. Her bloodline carries not only the power to destroy, but the memory of betrayal, sacrifice, and a curse that spans generations. The deeper she falls for Callum, the more dangerous their love becomes. With enemies closing in and her destiny hurtling toward a tragic end, Morgan must decide: will she accept her fate, or rewrite it in fire and blood? Darkly romantic, chillingly magical, and emotionally devastating-Bloodline: The Blood Witch is a gothic fantasy of love, power, and the price of defying prophecy.

In the tranquil waters of Hawai'i, Hokulani and Nikau wonder if it's possible for a song to go on forever. ***** For as long as Hokulani can remember, she's always felt like she's treading water. Everything she loves becomes a means to escape from what's happening around her or, worse, the unsteadiness of her mind. She even finds her passion for music slipping through her grasp, though she tries her best not to completely let that go. And even though the arrival of an up-and-coming musician from Aotearoa causes waves, she's unable to fully enjoy her life. Unable to release that breath she feels like she's been holding onto ever since her father passed away. When her family is hit with complicated news, the Kahananui woman must make difficult decisions for themselves, including one Hokulani isn't sure she fully understands. But even when their choices are made, they bring up memories they've all been trying their best to forget, forcing them to face the reality deep inside the family's hearts. Hokulani takes refuge in the comfort her shared feelings with Nikau bring, but just because she wants something, doesn't mean it's enough. She knows she has a lot to work through on her own, and with the understanding that his year on the island will eventually come to an end, the two of them spend endless nights wondering if they can somehow make a song go on forever. ***** 2025 AMBYS GRAND FAVORITE | contemporary 2025 ASTANIA AWARDS FIRST PLACE WINNER | wild card » featured on @wattpad @romance @ContemporaryLit @SocialThemes and @Ambassadors « All rights reserved © Stephanie Midorii, smidorii

~The Wattys 2025 Shortlist~ ~ONC 2024 Honourable Mention~ ~~~ Alaric, the King of Silmarea, recently married to his beloved husband, needs an heir of his own blood to secure the throne. With the help of Emrys, his court magician and best friend, he recalls his youthful escapades and discovers a daughter he once had with a woman he had loved in The World Beyond The Stones (our world). He sends an unlikely but trusted trio on a quest to find her and bring her home-- a brooding dragon shifter and Highlander who owes him a favor, a dashing elf whom he loves like the son he never had, and a loyal, kindhearted dwarf, the elf's best friend. Alaric, the last scion of the old gods, weary of ruling the country and ready to retire and enjoy his love life, doesn't know that this quest will bring much more than he ever bargained for, setting in motion events plotted by the destiny that will challenge his kingdom and legacy. ~~~ Cover: My own picture.

Amby Awards 2025 Grand Favorite Winner As Angmar prepares its final assault on the Kingdom of Arthedain, twin half elves from a doomed house will determine the fate of the Line of Isildur forever. Can be read fandom blind! * * * * * * * For five hundred years, Rínior and Maedeth, the last descendants of Fëanor through his son Caranthir, have aided Arthedain in its war against Angmar. Rínior protects the southern border as the famed Hero of the North. He will do anything to protect his wife and young daughter, but five hundred years is a long time to be surrounded by death and destruction. Despair nips at his heels. Elrohir cautions him to look for light amidst the endless darkness. Maedeth serves the kings as a councilwoman and trusted emissary. She worries for her brother's safety while sitting at home in a dying kingdom, but after five hundred years she is given a mission which she cannot afford to fail. Elladan refuses to leave her side, guarding her on her journey. But the doom of Mandos is not far behind. With Celebrimbor dead, only the twins remain of Fëanor's line. And perhaps in the twilight of Arthedain, the words spoken after the first kinslaying will finally come to fruition: "For blood ye shall render blood, and beyond Aman ye shall dwell in Death's shadow." * * * * * * * Rated: M, for graphic depictions of war Based on: The Lord of the Rings Appendices and The Silmarillion More info inside