"He thought he was the hunter. He didn't know she had nothing left to lose." Trapped within the dark, looming walls of Vaelhorst Palace, Aethelgard is a captive surrounded by enemies. Her survival depends entirely on the mercy of Malakor-a ruthless, hyper-vigilant Dark Lord whose very name strikes terror across the kingdoms. Separated from everything she knows by the treacherous, ink-black waters of The Mourning Tides, escape seems completely impossible. But Malakor underestimates the girl in his shadows. Before sending her to the Dark Lord, the sinister witch known as Pale Marrow ripped away Aethelgard's emotions, leaving her completely hollow. Malakor expects a terrified prisoner, but instead, he faces a mind completely untethered by fear, panic, or mercy. As a dangerous, slow-burn game of wit and proximity unfolds between captive and captor, the lines between hatred and curiosity begin to blur. Aethelgard must use her cold, emotionless clarity to dismantle Malakor's court from the inside-before the magic fades and her feelings come rushing back. A dark fantasy romance filled with royal intrigue, psychological tension, and a toxic power dynamic that will burn down an empire.

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. ~•¤•●•¤•~ Accolades ~•¤•●•¤•~ •1st Place- Character Aesthetics, Blue Mini Awards. •Reader's Choice Character Aesthetics, Blue Mini Awards •2nd Place- Best Character: Himaru, The Triquetra Awards •1st Place- Best Friendship: Himaru and Kousuke, The Triquetra Awards •2nd Place- Best Fantasy, Bloomera Awards •1st Place- Best Pick Up Line, Cupid Mini Awards •2nd Place- Best Characters, The Inked and Unwritten Awards. •2nd Place- Best Emotional Story, The Inked and Unwritten Awards

Inspired by the cruel world of Fear and Hunger. A Dungeons and Dragons, High Fantasy trope. What happens when the Gods give up on humanity? Will you ascend to take their place? Or will overwhelming power and glory consume you until you're nothing? After all, you're just you. Human. What begins as a simple mission to retrieve a mythical artifact soon unravels into a desperate hunt for the Divine and ending the God responsible for the Death Plague, bringing close blood-bound alliances and a desperate search for salvation while death and destruction ring over their heads. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ∆ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A/N: Names of people, places, events, and ideas in this story are fictitious. Any resemblance to reality is purely coincidental or is used fictionally. Trigger Warnings: Some chapters of this story may contain mature themes (occasional violence, minimal gore, and crude language). Reader discretion is advised so watch out for 🚩. Chapter 4: Body Horror. Chapter 5: Self-Harm. DISCLAIMER: I don't own any illustrations/pictures used in this story. All of them are from Pinterest and I don't and will NOT take credit for the said illustration/pictures. These are mainly here as guides to help readers visualize better.

Kagami Arata Amateru is a cheerful, energetic 14-year-old boy who lives a simple life traveling and trading with his grandpa Genzo. Everything changes when they are attacked by the infamous vile shinobi Kurogane, a former Sōke turned rogue. A mysterious, powerful shinobi named Jinsei (the "Unavoidable Step") saves them and reveals that Kagami has been hunted since birth because of a dangerous hidden power inside him. Jinsei brings Kagami and Genzo to Takayama, a powerful shinobi alliance and institute that serves as a beacon of peace and strength in Tsukikure. At Takayama, Kagami begins his life as a Shoshin (new student). He meets Rein Hoshiko Amateru (a determined girl from the same distant clan), the laid-back but talented pervert prodigy Takumi, and the strict but caring Giin Aiyame. As Kagami trains hard (learning Shunpō, Mizugumo, Shadow Projection, and refining his Hikari Dama Kyōka), he discovers the weight of his secret: he is connected to the ancient god Izanagi. This makes him a target for the shadowy organization led by Kuromaku. Meanwhile, a mysterious white-haired boy named Shirō (an Itsunagi with powerful Shiryōken) enters Kagami's life as a rival and eventual complicated teammate. Other key figures include the quiet wolf-like Tsubaki, the gentle medical shinobi Iroha, and the complex leadership of Takayama (Gichō Shūen Mizuhara, Masatora, etc.). The story blends action, training arcs, emotional drama, light romance (Kagami & Rein), and rising political/shinobi threats. It has strong rivalries, tragic backstories, and a rich world with clans (Amateru, Itsunagi, Raiketsu), kami's, and forbidden powers.

This is not a story about what happens. It's about what almost does. At an Ivy League medical school, Isabelle Laurent is known as the Ice Queen-brilliant, distant, untouchable. No one gets close. No one stays. Alexander Whitmore was never supposed to be different. Charming, privileged, and infamous for never staying longer than a few weeks, he understands desire. What he doesn't understand, until Isabelle, is restraint. She believes he doesn't want her. He knows wanting her openly would destroy everything. So they choose the most dangerous thing instead: friendship. "The most dangerous thing about Alexander Whitmore was not his reputation, nor his charm, nor the power he would one day inherit. It was the fact that he never asked for anything from me, and somehow, without realizing it, I had begun to give him everything that mattered." Slow burn • Dual POV • Consent • Emotional intimacy

(ROUND 1,2,3 ONC WINNER ) Book Description 📖 Some faces are remembered by time itself. Hazel Singhania comes to Duskwood chasing a future she earned with blood, sweat, and sleepless nights. A medical student. A believer in forever love. A girl certain she has lived only one life. But Duskwood watches her like it knows her. Strangers stare as if she is a memory resurrected. Some offer protection she never asked for. Some carry a hatred they cannot explain. And some look at her like she is the reason they once lost everything. She has no past she can remember. No secrets she is hiding. No reason to be feared-or desired. So why does her presence awaken something ancient? Why does love feel familiar... and danger feels inevitable? Because some loves are reborn. And some curses never die. ~Troops Expect the unexpected... " You wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me..."

Awards & Honors: More Wins Listed Inside 1st Place: Best Plot/Concept in The Inked and Unwritten Awards 2026 3rd place: Best Title in The Flow Micro Awards 2026 On the morning she should have been finalizing wedding plans, Cassandra Vale is torn from her life by a summoning ritual that mistakes desperation for destiny. She awakens in a foreign court alongside four other strangers, each pulled from unfinished lives and private futures. Jason Calloway looks like he lives in the gym and believes strength can solve anything. William James prefers silence and observation to conversation. Vivian Sterling built a life through screens and attention, now stranded in a world that doesn't care who's watching. And Alexander Mercer-the effortless golden boy-hides the truth behind a smile that disarms everyone. Together, they are declared heroes. A world on the brink of collapse claims it had no choice. Demons press against failing seals. Ancient protections crumble. And those in power believe salvation can be taken from another reality, if the need is great enough. But the summoned are not grateful. Being chosen doesn't make you a hero. It makes you a resource. And Cassandra Vale never agreed to be merciful. From the moment they arrive, it becomes clear the ritual was flawed, the explanations incomplete, and the cost deliberately obscured. Cassandra recognizes the pattern immediately. She's read these stories. She knows the roles being offered, the expectations being placed, and the quiet demand for obedience that follows. Playing along may be the only way to survive-but that doesn't mean she intends to accept it. As grief hardens into anger and fragile alliances form, the summoned heroes agree to help a world that stole them. Not because they believe in destiny. Not because they were chosen. But because innocent lives are caught in the middle. This is not a story about divine heroes. It's about a forced kidnapping that tries to turn them into one.

"It's like tears in the rain, it means nothing." -- CHASE ATLANTIC (Love is (not) easy) . . . A girl who feels alienated from her family. A boy who has everything and yet nothing at all. Maeve Zarner is a normal 19 year old college sophomore and transfer student to Taven University. And she's pretty average. Average looks (or so she thinks), average income, average house. The only thing she has that's above average is her height, which stands at a whopping 5'10". But even that's not enough for her family to want her. Koen Row is a 20 year old junior at Taven University, as well as the team's top linebacker. And he's got it all. Looks, money, reputation, unwanted attention. Actually, he has it all except for the one thing he really wants and can't seem to get no matter how hard he tries: love. What happens when their fates align? . . . Disclaimer: None of the pictures in the story, including the cover are mine. I found them on the mighty Google. I did design the cover, though :D Another disclaimer: There are mature themes in this story such as abuse/trauma, strong language, and steamy scenes. . . . This is very much a work in progress so please bear with me ^^ this is just a fun project for right now

📕 Blurb: 100 years ago, the Lunarians and Solarians lost their home. Banished from paradise after generations of war, both peoples now live together in exile within the Varee, waiting for the one person capable of opening the path back: the Key. Dawn was never supposed to survive long enough to become that person. Born as an impossible child between light and darkness, Dawn grows up caught between gods who play games with lives, heroes haunted by their sins, and a world still struggling to forgive itself. To become Key, he must survive impossible trials and discover what he truly is-before old hatreds buried by war claw their way back from the dead. To save the world, Dawn must first survive becoming the thing everyone else needs him to be. But can he forgive them? 🔆 Similar Inspirations: Kingdom Hearts, Full Metal Alchemist, Made In Abyss, Attack On Titan, Hunter x Hunter. ❗️Content warnings: Violence involving minors, bullying, ableism, mild innuendo, crude humor, infrequent profanity, racism, fantasy violence, graphic injury, slavery/execution, emotional abuse, none explicit nudity, and passive suicidal ideation.

She has no magic in a world that worships it. He has power and chooses restraint. And somehow, they always meet when something is about to go wrong. Detailed Description: In a realm where magic defines worth, Valerie Elower has none - no power, no protection, and no place in a world ruled by those who command the elements. When she breaks rules she was never meant to survive, Valerie is pulled into a web of secrets, betrayals, and choices that demand more than magic ever could. He is powerful. Controlled. A man bound by loyalty, restraint, and a darkness he refuses to unleash. Not her savior; but the shadow that could swallow her whole. As loyalties fracture and danger starts wearing familiar faces, Valerie is forced to confront a terrifying possibility: that she was never powerless - only unfinished. She was never meant to matter. But she may be the one thing this world cannot afford to lose.