The Hero Games are upon us! At Takoba National Stadium; fans and heroes alike gather for the annual Hero Games. Uzi Doorman, a small but determined catgirl with bat wings, and a devilish tail-enters the towering stadium. Threatening to swallow her whole, she keeps her ears back and her head down, as she faces off against last years' mighty champions. On her last strike before losing her job as a Hero, Uzi has one chance to prove herself to the masses. The goal is simple. Shift public opinion surrounding herself, and those like her. Will she succeed in her quest, or lose her Hero status forever?

When Brie lands a spot on Cheese Whiz, a cheese-themed cooking competition, the last thing she expects is to run into Colby Jackson, the man who left her heart with more holes than Swiss cheese. ~~~ It was supposed to be simple. Enter the contest, win the prize money, open her own restaurant. Easy peasy, extra cheesy. So of course Colby freaking Jackson and his smug, entirely too sexy face just had to come back into Brie's life like an extra stinky wheel of limburger cheese. Surrounded by fierce competitors and legendary amounts of dairy, Brie and Colby exchange barbs sharper than any cheddar. Yet, as the competition heats up, Brie quickly discovers the mozzarella isn't the only thing melting. Against her better judgment, Colby is once again worming his way into her heart. Will Brie find a whey to make things work between them, or will he leave her feeling bleu? 🧀 Rivals to lovers 🧀 Second chance romance 🧀 All puns are fully intended ONC 2026 4th place winner! Cover and banner by @-DeeIsDead-

Jin Soyoung-Choi, at 28 years old, the CEO of Soyoung Technology, already possesses a vast reputation. Nowadays, she is looking for more talents to bring new ideas to make the company thrive. One of the candidates, the confident Jason Stanford, promises to bring changes in the company with different ideas and methods. But.. will he succeed? And will he melt the ice in heart of this cold CEO?

He started his life anew, and now his future lies in his hands. Can he influence his life, or is it already predetermined? Only choices. Only consequences. In the end, decisions are made.

Jin and Stanford are slowly warming up to each other... Little do they know that they're in for one hell of a ride. It all started with a simple dinner, but it turned to be much more. A investigation about the esteemed technology tournament that became the talk of the town. What will they uncover? Who's behind it? And furthermore... Will this strengthen their newly fragile bond, or will it snap in the blink of an eye?