Radius wanted to become a cumulonimbus cloud. Gold wanted to become a cumulonimbus cloud. But after one fateful night, the two discovered that they have no choice but to depend on each other, if they want their dreams to come true. This is "Dead Clouds." KB2 Productions SpiderWriter Studios 12/31/2020

There is no academy in Hollow more prestigious than Aberleen Academy. Its students are the sons and daughters of Elites: heirs to important houses, ministerial legacies, and ancient magic. Then there is Lavania Ottelier, a scholarship student nearing graduation alongside Lucian Moldaveanu, the reckless younger son of Hollow's most feared house. More dangerously, he is the brother of Evander Moldaveanu, the perilously enchanting Duke of Hollow, a man so notoriously opposed to marriage that the monarchy itself was forced to intervene. To secure the future of the kingdom, the monarchy decrees that the Duke must take a bride from Aberleen Academy's graduating class, for House Moldaveanu stands at the centre of Hollow's oldest magic and political stability. For one night, the academy transforms into a kingdom of silk gowns, silver masks, and rivalries hidden beneath moonlit chandeliers. Noble daughters arrive prepared to be chosen. Lavania never intended to compete. Unfortunately for her, becoming the Lady of House Moldaveanu is far more dangerous than it appears, for the family is rumoured to guard secrets capable of destroying Hollow itself.

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.

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.

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 Battle for the Blood Court is over. Ash still drifts through the streets of a kingdom that does not know how to begin again, and the man they have chosen as king is not certain he deserves the crown. Daemian ended a reign of terror with his own hands. Now he is expected to be crowned King of the New Dawn. But every step toward the throne feels heavier than he had expected, as the echoes of his past come back to haunt him. He does not break in front of the kingdom - only in the quiet places where Lune finds him. Lune refuses to let him drown. With her at his side, Daemian begins to rebuild not just a broken kingdom, but everything he thought he had lost inside himself as well. Because some legacies are meant to burn, while others are meant to rise with the new dawn.

If you love the epic worldbuilding of 𝘓𝘖𝘛𝘙, the dark intrigue of 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴, the monster-hunting grit of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳, and the soul-deep romance of 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳, then this story is for you. --------------------------------- He's a battle-hardened knight; she's from the modern world. He survived horrors; she was shielded from them. His body and soul bear scars, but she still believes in wonders. He seeks redemption and peace, and she craves true love. Forgotten forests, cursed kingdoms, and a bond neither of them chose. Together, they must face ancient evils, unravel lost magic, and survive enemies in both shadow and light. Discover if love can truly banish the darkness in this thrilling, emotional tale! ⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎ "Omg... I've never been so invested in a story!" "The story is so captivating and engaging that I couldn't put it down." "The characters are incredibly well-developed!" "It reminds me of Tolkien's lost kingdoms and the mysterious allure of Arthurian and Celtic legends." *********************** 🏆 The Cliffhanger Queen by The Hidden Gem Awards 2024 ************************ 💎 FEATURED ON: @WackyWriters - "Our Judges' Favorites" @Romance - "Slow Burn" and "The Para-Romantasy Experience" @Fantasy - "Dark Fantasy" and "Serialized Spotlight" @highfantasy - "Fair Verona - Romantic Fantasy" @Ambassadors - "Para-Romantasy" @DaturaCommunity - "The Lavender | Fantasy" *********************** Highest Rankings: 🌟 #1 in Medieval Fantasy - 14/03/2025 🌟 #2 in Portal Fantasy - 05/11/2024 🌟 #2 in Gothic - 09/12/2025 🌟 #3 in Medieval - 02/12/2024 🌟 #4 in High Fantasy - 05/08/2024