Five years after the world learned of vampires' existence, the two species are meant to live in harmony, yet not everyone follows the rules. For sixteen-year-old Sage Whitlock, however, those rules are the least of her worries. When Sage wakes up buried alive, the reality of her new life as a vampire hits hard: bloodlust, deadly sunlight, and hormones that refuse to settle. Taken from her family and placed in a school for underage vampires, Sage is thrust into a world where survival means learning to control her instincts, her abilities, and the overwhelming urges that come with being a creature of the night. But in her first twenty-four hours as a vampire, Sage's world shifts again when she bites someone. The bond between them is instant and unbreakable, Archie Kline, a human, becomes her soulmate. As the connection between them deepens, Sage finds herself torn between the burning attraction to Archie and the struggle to maintain control over her newfound instincts. With each passing day, the lines between desire and danger blur, and Sage must decide whether she can embrace the vampire within or risk losing herself entirely.

England, 1147. A land of political unrest, rigid hierarchies, and unyielding expectations for women. Adelise D'Aubigny knows her destiny: a marriage to the powerful Lord Aelfric of Greyfen, a union that will secure her family's future. But beneath her calm exterior, Adelise dreams of freedom and a life defined by her own choices. When the enigmatic Sir Rylan of Westmere arrives at her father's estate, she begins to see the cracks in the world she thought she understood. Rylan, a knight shrouded in mystery, carries secrets that could unravel Lord Aelfric's plans-and with them, Adelise's carefully laid future. Drawn to Rylan's courage and convictions, Adelise must decide whether to follow her duty or her heart. As danger looms and betrayal threatens, Adelise is forced to confront the harsh truths of her world. Can she find the strength to defy tradition, or will she be bound forever by the chains of her time? In The Maiden, the first book of the Timeless Hearts series, immerse yourself in a story of forbidden love, bravery, and the unwavering determination of a woman who dares to shape her own destiny. Each book in the series tells the tale of a woman falling in love, spanning from the 12th century to modern-day times, exploring how both love and freedom have evolved throughout the years.

Vincent O'Brien was as human as they come, but unlike most, he was keenly aware of the monsters lurking in the shadows, concealed in plain sight. As he prepared to start his senior year with his long-time girlfriend, Kalie, a stranger arrived in town, a figure shrouded in mystery and driven by a dark purpose: to unleash chaos and erase every trace of their wicked deeds. This is not a tale with a happily ever after.

Everyone wants Roman Calloway. With effortless charm, impossible beauty, and a name that lingers on everyone's lips, he's the kind of person people chase without a second thought. But Genevieve "Gwen" Hartley is not one of them. She knows better than to fall for a gold rush-because falling always feels like flying until the bone is crushed. Gwen has spent her life avoiding fleeting infatuations, choosing solitude over heartache. But when Roman turns his golden gaze on her, she finds herself drawn to the idea of what if, even as she fights against it. He's the storm she swore she'd never chase, and she's the only one who's ever dared to call him out on his carefully crafted illusions. In a coastal town where everyone dreams of loving Roman, Gwen refuses to be another girl lost in his orbit. But when stolen moments and lingering glances blur the lines between fantasy and reality, she begins to wonder, what must it be like to be loved by him? And more dangerously... what if she wants to find out?

Our story starts a hundred years before women got the vote, a time when they were used in trades and as property. Lady Florence Hallwood was expected to be married within the first year that she was deemed mature enough. Her grace is astounding; her beauty could only be matched to a magical princess of a faraway land. She should have suitors lining up for miles and miles, but the thing about Florence was she had no intention of marrying someone her parents approved. She was fascinated by the son of a stable owner whose desires were on his art. Will Florence shut herself from all men? Or will she eventually gain the attraction she so desires? Or will she chase someone else to appease her family?

When Stella Shaw gets hit by a bus and walks away with not even a scratch, she does the only thing she can think of, she puts on an incredibly tight dress and flirts her way into an exclusive party. Surrounded by the rich, the famous, and the leaders of today, she learns of all the corruption. Determined to bring every soul down, she takes to the streets dressed as her alter ego and fights crime the only way she knows; silent by deadly. This is the story of Stella and how she accidentally named herself after another word for fart.

Modern retelling of Macbeth In the cutthroat world of political journalism, Maggie Blackwell has always played by the rules, but rules don't get you to the top. Stuck behind senior reporters and overlooked for promotions, Maggie is desperate for the story that will define her career. When three mysterious sources offer a cryptic tip about a major corruption scandal involving presidential candidate Mark Harlow, Maggie is thrust into a web of deception and ambition. What begins as a career-making scoop quickly spirals out of control as Maggie risks everything to expose the truth. The cost of her rise to fame? Her ethics, her relationships, and her sanity. As her fabricated story propels her into the spotlight, the line between truth and lies begins to blur, and Maggie must confront the darkness lurking behind her ambition. In a world where the truth can be bent, sold, and manipulated, Maggie must ask herself: How far will she go to hold the powerful accountable before she becomes just another casualty of the game? In this gripping modern retelling of Macbeth, ambition, betrayal, and guilt collide in a high-stakes battle for power. Maggie Blackwell's story is one of meteoric rise and inevitable, crushing fall.

Bria spends every single summer vacation soaking in the sun of Malibu. For the last couple of years, she had been crushing on her very hot, utterly unavailable neighbour. When she witnesses his public break-up, she begins flaunting herself in front of him to gain attention. He, however, has no interest in her, but how far will Bria go to get his attention? And will it ever work?

For The Open Novella Contest 2025. Lila Moore is an art curator who knows the truth about her boyfriend, Malcolm Cain, and he's a demon, tasked with collecting lost souls. Despite his dark nature, Lila is deeply in love with him, believing their bond can overcome his monstrous duties. But as Lila begins to recall her past life as Eve, the first woman, she realizes her connection to Malcolm goes back through an eternal cycle of temptation and sin. Torn between love and the dark truth of their bond, Lila must decide whether to break free from Malcolm's pull or embrace the danger of loving him.