(ONC 2026 Entry) Alice Santiago has built her life capturing what is alive. As a photographer for the country's most respected nature and wildlife studio, she knows how to frame forests, coastlines, and creatures at their most vivid. When a new assignment brings her to a coastal town tied to old beliefs and older bloodlines, Alice begins to sense that some places do not like being watched. Strange images follow her. Dreams grow invasive. And an object meant to be forgotten finds its way into her hands. How far would you go to understand what you are seeing? And what might the land take in return? BRUHA is a slow-burn horror fantasy rooted in Filipino folklore, quiet temptation, and the moment curiosity turns into surrender.

Join Liam on a unique journey through alternate realities where every choice creates a different version of himself. From power to art, science to nihilism, he explores deep truths about meaning, love, regrets, and resilience. An introspective story inviting you to rethink your own life path and embrace the richness of every experience. « What if every choice you made created a new you? Discover the infinite paths within. »

Rumblings of a rebellion begin to shake Zeus' throne... Zeus, King of the Gods, has crushed insurgence before. Eons ago, his wife Hera rebelled against him and was punished cruelly. Since then, the gods have quietly subjected to his rule. But now whispers of rebellion are beginning to stir again, and this time from a source that Zeus could never have anticipated... Percy Jackson is missing and Camp Half-Blood is in chaos... A rampaging metallic dragon is on the loose, plants are growing out of control, and three new demigods have arrived at camp. Then, to make matters worse, the goddess Hera announces that Demeter has gone missing, and issues a quest to find her. She chooses Atalanta Keïta, along with the three newbies. For Atalanta, it's pretty much a death sentence. Quests are notoriously deadly, and she's worried that one of the new demigods might be a traitor. But she's determined to see it through, and come back alive. Jason Grace is missing and the loss of their leader has made Camp Jupiter vulnerable... But Naolin Arreda sees the empty void as an opportunity. With a chance to finally prove themself, they sign up to go on a quest to find the deity of Death with two barely-trained demigods and one weirdo. It may seem hopeless but Naolin is prepared to do whatever it takes to succeed and claim their rightful place as Praetor. On Olympus, a rebellion is taking place, and a new enemy is arising. As demigods are thrown into the centre of the conflict, Atalanta and Naolin must find their place-and themselves- in a constantly changing world. Thank you @clairetie for the stunning cover! Based off Heroes of Olympus but with changes! Piper McClean x OC Leo Valdez x OC The Lost Hero - Battle of Olympus Trigger warnings included at the start of each chapter. Rated Mature due to the themes of violence. Crossposted on Ao3 under enigma104

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They all look fine. But inside, they're falling apart. Emma drowns in silence. Liam wears a perfect smile he doesn't feel. Sophia's art is the only thing louder than her mind. And Aiden clings to music to quiet the noise in his head. In a school where pretending is survival, these four strangers are about to collide. What begins as shared pain becomes an unexpected friendship-and a reminder that even the darkest minds deserve light. A raw, emotional story about mental health, connection, and finding hope where you least expect it. Continue the journey in Book 2: Invisible Struggles.

Some loves are forbidden not by society-but by the ghosts we carry within. Shaina Suyesh was never meant to be here-not in Darjeeling, not in this borrowed life, not holding a title she never asked for. But fate doesn't wait for permission. Torn away from her dreams and the warmth of her grandmother's home in Kumaon, Shaina arrives in the mist-draped hill town, carrying more than just packed bags-she carries guilt, grief, and a heart that's learning how to be lonely. She was prepared for solitude. She wasn't prepared for Madhav. Mysterious, unattainable, and tangled in the very threads of the life she's trying to survive-his presence both soothes and complicates everything. With every fleeting moment, every shared silence, and every accidental touch, she finds herself pulled toward a love that feels as forbidden as it is fated. But in a world built on secrets, where even rain seems to remember the past... how do you hold on to something that was never meant to be yours? A story about longing, memory, and the ache of falling for someone you can't have-set in the quiet chaos of Darjeeling's rain-kissed corners.

"He drives me mad. I drive him insane. Welcome to Team Hate."🔥 They say there's a thin line between love and hate. For Sarah & Shahmeer? That line is on fire. 🔥 He's the arrogant billionaire who thinks the world bends for him. She's the stubborn girl who refuses to bow. Every glare is a spark ⚡. Every fight is a storm 🌪️. Every word between them drips with venom... and something dangerously close to desire. 👀 She swears she can't stand him. He swears he doesn't need her. So why do their hearts race every time they're in the same room? Why does hate start to feel like heat? And what happens when the games stop feeling like games... and start feeling like everything? Because when Team Hate plays, someone's bound to get burned. 🔥💋 👑💌 This is Team Hate. And sometimes... hate is another word for obsession. #1 on #morallygrey out of 655 stories #2 on #tease out of 1.96k stories #5 on #dramaromance out of 3.75k stories #9 on #team out of 19.3k stories #16 on #humour out of 35k stories #2 on #greyromance #4 on #bestie 🎭 GENRE / SUBGENRE ❤️🔥Romance drama (core) ❤️🔥Contemporary fiction with emotional depth ❤️🔥Romantic suspense / psychological edge ❤️🔥Slow burn but high tension ❤️🔥Character-driven romance ❤️🔥Light humor and fun ❤️ CORE TROPES 💫Enemies to Lovers 💫Forced proximity 💫Forced / arranged marriage 💫Protective / possessive male lead 💫Strong, sassy female lead 💫Banter & pranks 👑 SECONDARY TROPES / ELEMENTS 🔥Jealousy / possessiveness moments 🔥Powerful man, emotional mess 🔥Soft girl, sharp tongue dynamic 🔥Team dynamics 🔥High-stakes emotional tension

A wrong turn leads five friends to an abandoned castle, a place of colossal secrets forgotten by time. Drawn by curiosity, they break an ancient seal, not knowing it was the only thing keeping the slumbering giants at bay. Now, the earth shakes as the legends they read about in storybooks wake up-and they are anything but friendly. The friends' search for shelter ended the world's long peace, and surviving the night is only the beginning.

Some summers are meant to be forgotten. Others write themselves into your soul. When Eleanor Belle Guevarra is forced to leave the city for one quiet season in the countryside, she expects boredom, mud, and the endless gossip of small-town neighbors. What she does not expect is Nine Verbos, the boy with a reckless smile and a fragile heart. As the days burn hotter and the nights fall softer, Eleanor discovers a world of laughter, friendship, and first love. A world both imperfect and unforgettable. But Nine carries a secret written in his blood, one that turns every heartbeat into a borrowed moment. Together, they will learn that summer is not only sunshine, but storms. Not only beginnings, but endings. And sometimes, the fiercest love stories are the ones destined to break us. Because summer always fades, but some summers leave their mark forever. ======== The History of Summer (The History Duology Book 1)