A banished knight writes sonnets addressed to a maiden with raven hair. It is unknown whether these sonnets have ever reached their intended recipient. Attempts to destroy these romantic poems have been unsuccessful as they are protected by a mysterious enchantment. Thus the ones that have been found are collected and kept here for those who wish to know their contents.

Javier has had a crush on his friend, Caroline, for the last two years. But he's never told her how he feels. One morning, Javi decides to take Caroline on an adventure he hopes she'll never forget, even if it might land him in jail. ******* It's the last summer before university, and Javier Giordano is in Monaco, spending most of his time on his dad's yacht. But for Javi, the best part about being in Monaco is getting to see Caroline. They're just friends, but he wishes they were more. One night, Javier throws a party on the yacht, and things were going well until he danced with a girl who Caroline cannot stand. It was a momentary lapse in judgment, helped by some beer, but now he wants to make it up to her. So while Caroline is asleep in his room, Javi comes up with a plan to go on an adventure around the Mediterranean Coast. But on their impromptu trip, Javier, Caroline and their friends discover more than they bargained for. ----- *Open Novella Contest 2020 Longlister* Open Novella Contest 2020 Based on Prompt #11: We woke up and had breakfast out on the deck; like we did every morning. And long story short, we are no longer welcome in Monaco.

It's the last day of Senior Year. Beth White, your typical girl-next-door 17 year old has done nothing but played it safe all her life. But today, it's going to change, after all 'You only live once'.

They had just moved into their new home and to thrive in there is quite difficult. To them, it's an uncanny home that constantly tricks their mind into believing things not truly existent and things that never happen. Is it just their belief that it's the mind duping them or is it real? Read on... #10 -beststoryever (11-8-20)