Copyright © 2026 by Darkrai_X When the world ends, survival begins with ordinary people. Tomorrow never comes. As a mysterious outbreak tears through the city, everything they love vanishes in a single terrifying day. Thrust together by chance, five strangers must learn to trust one another while navigating a world where the dead no longer stay dead, and the living can be even more dangerous. But as fragments of the truth begin to emerge, one question becomes impossible to ignore: Was the end of the world really an accident? Day Zero is the gripping first installment of a post-apocalyptic trilogy about survival, sacrifice, found family, and the hope that refuses to die, even when civilization does.

"𝘼 𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙡𝙚𝙛𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚." Sebastian wanted an escape. For years, he had treated his mother's basement as a shelter, hiding from a small town that felt like a cheap video game with a predictable script. He was almost done trying to find a reason to stay-until Violet arrived. The Zuzu City girl with the mismatched eyes who didn't play by the rules of the valley. For two years, their friendship consisted of silent observation, shared secrets, and mutual fixation. Until the night Violet vanished without a trace. But three months later, Violet walks right back into Stardew, and claims to have no memory of where she's been. Now, caught between the life he tried to rebuild and the ghost of the only girl he ever wanted, Sebastian is about to realize that whatever climbed out of the Mines didn't return to save him-it came to drag him into the dark.

Death should have been the end of Aerlene Ray. Instead, the seventeen-year-old girl-afflicted with single-sided deafness-awakens from the brink of the afterlife. She returns with senses sharpened beyond human limits, and an invisible wound etched deep into her soul. Beyond the mirror of her mind, unfamiliar whispers call her name. Shadowy entities linger at the edge of her breath. When the skies fall silent and darkness begins collecting the debt of the souls, Aerlene must traverse forgotten realms. Her only guides are an immortal cursed by Heaven, and a spirit summoner seeking his own redemption. Together, they must uncover the shattered fragments of an ancient relic, visible only to those who have died and returned-shards of power capable of shaking the foundations of fate... or erasing it entirely. In a world where destiny carves its price into the soul... What is free will when every path leads to the same end? And who truly holds dominion over life and death: God, the Devil... or beating drum of your own heart? (Originally write in Bahasa Indonesia) New chapter updated is around weekend (Saturday-Sunday) Sincerely, Elin H. Marlene (Author of Iyrin : A Veil of Wings & Whispers) Iyrin is not a story about defeating darkness, but rather about understanding why light and darkness both exist, and then choosing the path to take between them. A metaphysical gothic dark fantasy about memory, death, and the burden of love.

Stargate meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed Greek Mythology re-writing! Lieutenant James Barnett never expected his first major assignment to be a time travel mission to ancient Greece-but with humanity's future hanging in the balance, the 1st Strategic Recruiting Battalion will take any opportunity they can. Tasked with assembling the ultimate team from history's most legendary beings, Jim and his soldiers cut a path across 1400 BC, striking deals with gods and recruiting monsters. None of their recruits prove quite as surprising as Medusa-fearsome, misunderstood, and far more than the myth. She becomes the heart of their growing team, guiding them through ancient rivalries while helping Greece's cities with their problems along the way. But not every god welcomes their presence. One has it out to destroy the band of outsiders. The newly formed ragtag group of legends must stand together against a divine onslaught, with the fate of two worlds on the line. Book one is complete, stay tuned for book two! 🥇1st Place - Best Cover (PurBean Awards 2026) 🥇1st Place - Best Fantasy (Celestial Awards 2026) 🥇1st Place - Most Original Concept (Best of Wattpad Awards 2026) 🥇1st Place - Best Prologue (Triquetra Awards 2026) 🥇1st Place - Best Action/Fight Scenes (Golden Ink Awards 2025) 🥇1st Place - Most Original Story (Unification Awards 2026) 🥈2nd Place - Best Fantasy (Writer Awards 2026) 🥈2nd Place - Best Ongoing Story (Wattpad Gems Awards 2026) 🥈2nd Place - Best Creative Concept (Flowers Garden Awards 2026) 🥈2nd Place - Best Hook (Summertime Dreams Awards 2026) 🥉3rd Place - Most Creative Concept (Spring Fling Awards 2026) 🥉3rd Place - Best Ensemble (Starfish Awards 2025) Winner - (Unification Awards 2026) Entered Wattys 2026

Mercy is easier when the world isn't starving. if survival demands cruelty everytime, then what actually survives? The world did not end with fire. It ended with petals that can pierce flesh. Power does not corrupt the heart, it merely removes the the curtains hiding it Even the purest flower drinks from graves beneath its soil. Do everything can be a miracle gifted by the nature? Or merely a curse? Hope is a candle that survives by teaching itself how to burn slowly. Let us ponder in a world where a garden does not ask permission before it devours the ruin beneath it. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [ IMPORTANT NOTICE: "Some" parts of this story is written in a poetic and philosophical style. Some dialogues, symbols, and meanings may not be immediately understood, as they are to be felt as much as they are read. The world within these pages speaks in silence, metaphors(some), and emotion. Interpretations may differ from person to person - and that is part of the story itself. Read slowly. The garden does not bloom for hurried eyes] ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Warning: This story contains violence, grief, and moments of human cruelty. Not all wounds in this world are made by monsters.] ----------------------------------------------------------------- Author's Note: This story was born from silence, ruin, and the strange beauty of survival. Thank you for stepping into the garden. -----------------------------------------------------------------

Copyright © 2026 by Darkrai_X In Room 309, people learn how to survive each other's pain. Elise Valencia is dying, and everyone around her seems to speak softer because of it. Everyone except Matteo Reyes, the chaotic night shift cleaner who steals hospital sunflowers, breaks rules constantly, and refuses to treat her like she's already gone. What begins as irritation slowly becomes something deeper inside the oncology ward, where laughter feels rebellious, love becomes complicated, and strangers leave permanent marks on one another's lives.

In the silk-producing valleys of the Kingdom of Naples, Renza, the daughter of a respected silk merchant, has been raised within the careful order of family and tradition. Lucien arrives as a restless outsider, marked by a past he cannot escape. Around them move others bound by secrecy and survival, including a spy for the Inquisition trained to live between two worlds. As tensions deepen and suspicion spreads through Silk County, their lives draw toward a tragic event history has nearly erased. Echoing the ancient myth of Galatea and Acis in a 16th century setting, Silk County explores how love endures in fragile and often dangerous spaces, where even the most delicate threads can bind souls across time. #ONC2026 contest. Story is complete. Prompts: #16 - Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. And a slightly modified version of #104 - while wandering through the woods, you dismiss the rustling behind you as nothing more than the wind through the trees until you turn around realize it isn't wind at all. Content Note: This story contains references to non-graphic sexual situations. It also draws on historical accounts of the Inquisition, including themes of religious persecution and some chapters contain acts of violence. While these elements, as well as 16th century attitudes toward women, are handled with care, they reflect the realities of the period and may be difficult for some readers. They do not reflect this author's viewpoint.

The Devereauxs and the Morettis have been competing with each other for decades. Their rivaling businesses stand side by side on the same beachfront boulevard, but the past four years their competition took a turn for the worse. The Devereaux family runs the most coveted beach club on the coast. At night, the Morettis take control and rule the city's most exclusive nightclub, 'Il Silenzio'. At twenty-five, Luca has everything money can buy and nothing he actually wants. As the tattooed heir to his family's nightlife empire, he spends his days sleeping off bad decisions and his nights surrounded by people who want something from him. Until the morning he lays eyes on Robyn Devereaux. Completely unaware of the effect she has on him, Robyn is trying to navigate her way through life after dropping out of college. When the twenty-two year old returns home, she's determined to prove herself by working at her parents' beach club. She wants to figure out what comes next and has absolutely no interest in the arrogant nightclub prince who keeps appearing in her orbit. The more Luca wants to stay away from Robyn, the more impossible it seems to become. What starts with stolen glances quickly turns into secret conversation, undeniable chemistry, and a rivalry that begins to feel dangerously close to desire. But family loyalties run deep. And when a feud that's been simmering for years threatens to pull them apart, Robyn and Luca are forced to choose: the families they've always belonged to, of the one person they can't seem to stay away from.

THE ORIGINAL MUSE AWARDS 2026 Hosted by @tonyatwraxall SECOND PHASE JUDGING (13/25) 40 BOOKS. 1 MENTOR. 4 GRAND WINNERS. UNLEASH YOUR MUSE. THE PREMISE Are you tired of predictable tropes, formulaic plots, and contests that judge your work based on rigid genre boxes? Welcome to The Original Muse Awards, a premier Wattpad competition designed for the bold, the unique, and the unforgettable. We don't care if you write dark romance, urban fantasy, high sci-fi, or literary thrillers-we care about originality. We are looking for stories that command attention from the very first page and hooks that refuse to let go. THE CHALLENGE This is a fast-paced, highly selective elimination tournament: The Starting Line: Only 40 books will be accepted. I will read the first 4 chapters of each to evaluate the raw strength of your hook and concept. The Shortlist: The top 25 most innovative books will advance, unlocking deeper chapter reads (up to 10 chapters) and exclusive feedback. The Podium: Just 4 Grand Winners will claim the ultimate title, earning a complete, detailed review. THE TWIST: THE READER'S CHOICE Getting cut early doesn't mean your journey ends. The 15 stories that don't make the official Shortlist will immediately enter the Reader's Vote arena. Bring your community, rally your friends, and fight for a second chance to take home the exclusive Reader's Choice Award! THE ENTRY PRICE To inspire the Muse, you must first give back to the craft. Entry requires a follow, a public reading list add, and a single chapter review on the host's featured book, Chosen by the Hunter. The gates are open, but the slots are strictly limited. Do you have the hook to inspire the Muse?

✨ Welcome to The Aurelia Awards ✨ A celebration of creativity, dedication, and storytelling excellence. The Aurelia Awards was created to recognize the talented authors, artists, and creators who bring imagination to life through their work. From unforgettable characters and captivating plots to stunning covers and inspiring creativity, this event honors the individuals whose passion continues to enrich our community. Join us as we celebrate outstanding achievements, applaud remarkable talent, and shine a golden spotlight on those who have left a lasting impression. May the pages be unforgettable, the creativity endless, and the achievements worthy of recognition. (🌿) Judging