The Romance Bracket Awards 2026 Competition List
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Scars Seen by Only You by Amayawhojustexists
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Harry Potter comes back for eighth year acting... wrong. He's quiet. He's distant. He's skipping meals, disappearing at night, and pretending he's fine when everyone can see he isn't. Then Hogwarts assigns him a roommate. Draco Malfoy. The boy who's supposed to hate him. The boy who's suddenly covered in unexplained bruises. The boy who's being targeted in the halls when no one's looking. The boy who's hiding something so dark it scares even him. They agree to ignore each other. That lasts about five seconds. Because one night Harry goes missing - and Draco finds him somewhere he absolutely shouldn't be. Days later, Draco breaks under the pressure of his own secrets - and Harry is the one dragging him to safety. Now they're lying to their friends. Covering up injuries. Avoiding questions. Protecting each other from things neither of them can explain. And Hogwarts is starting to feel dangerous again. Students whisper about curses resurfacing. Teachers are watching Harry and Draco too closely. Something in the castle is shifting - and it's tied to both of them. This isn't fluff. This isn't simple enemies‑to‑lovers. This is two boys trying to survive the aftermath of a war... while something inside Hogwarts is trying to break them all over again. Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy aren't enemies anymore. They're something else. Something fragile. Something explosive. Something the castle itself seems to be watching. And whatever's coming next? Neither of them is ready. [Now also available on Inkitt] All characters and settings are owned by J.K Rowling. The original drawing of Harry and Draco isn't mine but the background is. I fucking hate JK Rowling. Love her work. This is my first fic, so I'm sorry if the writing sounds bad. I'd love any advice or tips!
Action Bound Children Of Fire & Ice : First Response. by Phenics_X_Yuki_Lover
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In an Earth like world called Earthen a metaphysical veil separates the world from The Abyss where demons, fallen angels and eldritch anomalies exist. The Abyss has three planes, Deamona where demons thrive, Angelus where fallen angels take wing and Anomalia where eldritch anomalies lurk. Opposite The Abyss the world Earthen lies, most citizens blissfully unaware of the dangers lurking in the sky, on the ground and around every corner. The 10% of demi-spirits, angels and humans with high spiritual awareness and abilities do know about the threat however and actively fight it so they can one day close the veil and ultimately bring spiritual peace to the world. The children of fire and ice however, Phenics Amaterasu and Yuki Yuuki, two childhood friends separated for 11 years and reunited after those years are the two heroes on the forefront of fighting these "Visitors" and as prophecy has foretold they are the ones who will seal the veil. Phenics armed with Phoenix Fire and Yuki armed with Yuki Onna frost and snow will fight until they seal the boundary and the last enemy falls at their feet... This is their story. This is Action Bound Children Of Fire & Ice.
Beyond the Spotlight  by _Asteria_24
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He belongs to millions. She never wanted the spotlight. Sofia's life was simple until she met Adrián Martínez, FC Barcelona's most beloved football star. What started as an unexpected encounter turned into a love story that had to remain invisible. Hidden dates. Secret kisses. Endless lies. But when the woman Adrián once loved suddenly returns, the media begins asking questions, old wounds reopen, and the secret they swore to protect starts falling apart. In a world where fame destroys everything it touches... Can love survive without ever being seen?
What She Doesn't Know by LinaInc
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Passion. Trust. Love. But their traumas could destroy it all. ⸻ Two years into her relationship with Scott, Cataleya Versalis finally believes she's escaped the shadows of her abusive past. Scott is different. Kind. Loyal. Everything her ex never was. Until his obsession with avenging his father's death begins to consume him. And then there's Harry. Scott's enigmatic, destructive friend whose influence threatens to tear everything apart. The more Cataleya tries to push him away, the more impossible he becomes to ignore. Because some secrets don't stay buried. And some people never truly leave. ⚠️ Warning: contains strong language, erotic scenes, drug use, alcohol addiction, domestic violence & emotional and physical abuse. FYI: this is the reworked & English version of my book "Could he be it?" Copyright © Eline DS 2025 ⭐️ #1 Belgium - 04/05/2026 #1 Badguys - 23/03/2026 #1 Badguy - 02/02/2026
THE END AND EVER AFTER  by StrawberryNabi27
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A sophomore year medical student who's struggling to write her novel crosses paths with an ex-convict who was disowned by his father. What could possibly go wrong? 🔥
A Deathmarked Bond by CMalla
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--Don't look at him. Don't think about him. Don't encourage the bond.-- But no matter how hard she tries, Lucinda cannot stop dreaming about Oto, the shadow-cursed boy she pulled from the land of the dead. To avoid punishment for this act of forbidden healing magic, Lucinda must hide her escalating psychic dreams of Oto from an overbearing father and a kingdom that believes their bond will send them both spiraling into madness.
A  Love  That  Heals: William & Lea by WriterGirl679805432
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''1944. War broke them. Love rebuilt them.'' In April 1944 , Polish Jewish nurse Lea Karturcz meets William Heath , a young paraplegic soldier. Destined by a miracle to be the love of her life. But Lea's family remains trapped in Nazi-occupied Poland , their fates unknown. A former RAF pilot , William has given up all hope , until Lea walks into his life , one rainy April morning. As Lea's love heals William's wounds & his heart , she discovers that his courage saved the lives of Leon & Rahel , her beloved cousins sent away on the last ''Kindertransport'' train from Holland. When William is rejected painfully by someone he once loved , Lea's love for him is revealed. In the aftermath of war & unimaginable loss during the Holocaust , will their love be enough to heal William's heart and reunite Lea with her lost family? A Heart-felt , Ww2 Romance About Love , Loss , & The Sacred Value of Life! Inspired by the 2012 BBC drama film The Best of Men. Awards & Recognition 6th Runner-up in the De Armoire Awards 2026 4th Runner-up in The Booker Awards 2026 -Best Male Protagonist 3rd Place- Best Inspirational Story in F.LA.R.E.- Ferzareth Literary Awards For Rising Excellence!-2026 New Chapters Posted Weekly! #Thebookerawards Copyright Protected! If you are reading on any other site other than Wattpad, you are breaking the law!
Love In The Red Corner by NotAlyssa51
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Gianna Vale's new babysitting job was supposed to be easy until she met Kai Mercer. Smug, infuriating, and impossible to ignore. She had no feelings for him whatsoever. I mean, that's what she thought right?
THE TALE OF SALT AND CROWN by Flashy7703
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(COMPLETED) We often think of pirates as seekers of gold, but the most dangerous thing a pirate can steal is someone's heart. Lupin, A Pirate who lived for the prank, the wind, and the next horizon. He was a master of masks until he met a girl who had spent her whole life wearing one. Jessica, a Princess who had everything except herself. She was a bird bred for a cage, told that her only purpose was to be a silent anchor for a crumbling throne. She didn't need a hero to slay a dragon; she needed a person to show her that the cage door was never actually locked. Now imagine how this story will leads when these two souls from different worlds become one ?
YOU ARE MY WORLD♥️♥️. by wanderingheart9
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"In a world ruled by power, ambition, and unspoken rules, love becomes the one thing that heals them. Lu Shiya-CEO of the Skywave Group and a globally admired design expert-stands at the top with elegance and control. To the world, she is untouchable. But beneath her composed exterior lies a past that never truly healed... and a heart that learned to stay strong, even when it hurts. Chen Li is a man who never loses. Cold, precise, and always ten steps ahead, he built his empire on control and calculated decisions. But when it comes to Shiya, logic fails him. One choice-made in silence, meant to protect-becomes the distance neither of them knows how to close. Fu Chian, steady and unwavering, is the kind of friend everyone needs but rarely finds. Honest to the core and fiercely loyal, he stands beside them-not as a bystander, but as someone who understands both sides... and refuses to let either of them face it alone. When business ties bring them back into each other's world, what begins as a professional partnership turns into something deeper-something unspoken. Old memories resurface, emotions remain unchanged, and the space between them fills with everything they never said. Because some wounds don't fade with time. Some choices stay, no matter the reason behind them. And some people... no matter how far you step away, still feel like home. Can love find its way back when the words that mattered most were never spoken? Or will silence keep them exactly where they are-close, yet never the same? A slow-burn emotional romance filled with quiet tension, unspoken feelings, and enduring love- where every glance carries meaning, every silence speaks louder than words, and love isn't about letting go... but learning how to hold on the right way." Tropes: CEO × CEO Second Chance Romance Broken Trust Slow Burn Cold ML × Strong FL Emotional Angst Workplace Romance Power Couple Protective ML Loyal Best Friend Regret & Redemption Unhealed Past Love After Separation