When SRK discovered Kajol severely injured beneath the snow-covered mountains of Gulmarg, he had no inkling that her sudden presence in his life would alter it forever.

Professor Edward Keane has spent his life teaching literature at Havenbrook University. When his student, Tiana Henderson, asks him to review her mystery manuscript, he agrees without hesitation. As Edward reads through the draft, certain details begin to feel uncomfortably familiar, blurring the line between imagination and reality. What begins as a simple review soon becomes something Edward cannot ignore. *** THE FINAL DRAFT: STORIES DON'T FORGET THEIR AUTHORS #OpenNovellaContest2026 #ONC2026 Prompt #109

Dominic St. Claire never expected to fall in love. Melody Harrington never expected a chance encounter at a bar to change her life. But in a town haunted by fear and secrets, some people are not who they seem - and some shades of red mean more than love.

After picking up the wrong phone at a busy supermarket deli, Millicent Andoh unknowingly steps into a life that is not her own-one mysteriously intertwined with hers. The phone she held offers more questions than answers. It holds secrets, half-truths, and unsettling clues that suggest the man behind it was never meant to be a stranger. As Millicent digs deeper, coincidences begin to feel deliberate, and every discovery leads to a single, troubling question: Was this encounter truly an accident? What secrets will Millicent unravel before the truth is buried for good? Enter a world of hidden connections, silent watchers, and fate with a plan in Millicent's Story. All Rights Reserved 2026 ©️ shytabby

When Prince Aryaveer Dev Rathore takes the throne of Suryagarh, he is obligated to marry the woman his mother has chosen for him- the elegant and intelligent Meherunnisa Devika Chauhan. However, Aryaveer views the marriage as merely a strategic maneuver by an ambitious family seeking influence and status. Intent on keeping his new queen at arm's length, he fulfills his royal duty on their wedding night and then leaves her behind the ornate palace walls. For three long years, Queen Meherunnisa endures isolation, deprived of her husband's love, companionship, and even his presence. Despite this, the kingdom admires her kindness, wisdom, and quiet resilience. Yet, hidden forces within the palace begin to conspire against her. Will the Crown Prince now King find out the truth before it's too late? Read to find out more.

Seventeen-year-old Grace Walker never imagined that four words could haunt a person forever. "See you on Wednesday." It was the last thing her parents said before the tragic accident that took them both away. Forced to leave everything behind, Grace moves to a new town to live with relatives she barely knows. Between a new school, unfamiliar faces, and the crushing weight of grief, she struggles to find her place in a life that no longer feels like hers. At first, everything seems normal. Until strange memories, unsettling dreams, and unanswered questions begin to follow her everywhere. And the more she searches for answers, the less certain everything becomes.