8chapterchallenge Stories

Here's a story of a girl, an athlete trying to find stardom in rural India. Not rich, nothing special, Hia Mondal tries to navigate the journey of life through the lens of a teenager. Mediocre family mindset, study pressure, social circles, scrutiny of relatives for pursuing a combat sport and politics keeps this novel from getting boring. This is not a success story, this is the story of maximum Indian athletes who could be so much more. (Excuse the trauma dump😅). Will she be successful in her endeavours or will she, like so many before her, diverge back into the shadows she came from?

In the wake of a mysterious phenomenon, a violet eclipse appears in the dreams of countless people around the world-unlocking extraordinary powers in those who experience it. For Jordé Montaro, it means waking up one morning with the ability to foresee events-fragments of people's lives, ill-fated futures, and cryptic warnings. What starts as an unsettling revelation quickly pulls her into a whirlwind of mysteries, transforming what should have been a typical junior year of high school into anything but normal. Together with Donny, a classmate navigating his own enigmatic powers. Both teens face thrilling mysteries, tough conflicts, and a world grappling with the rise of super-humans. As the political climate shifts and tensions rise, the pair must decide whether their powers define their legacy or if the lives they've envisioned for themselves are still within reach.

Book 1 of the St★rlight boys. 🎤︎︎ Zephyr's apartment is his sanctuary, the one place he's free from his fame, his father, and his past. So when his father forces a stranger-a vulnerable, proud girl named Yuna-into his home, he sees her not as a guest, but as an invasion. The only problem? She might be the one person who can truly see the man behind the music. After losing her parents and her job, Yuna's last hope is the father of a childhood friend-now a world-famous idol. The help he offers isn't a check, but a demand: move in with his son, the brooding, sarcastic rapper Zephyr of K-pop band St★rlight, whose cold exterior hides a past as painful as her own.

Huxley - too-nice pastry chef - has been avoiding people for years, just as icing avoids his apron. Elsher - a barista with a tongue sharper than espresso - does everything he can to drive him crazy. When their bakery and café end up in the same competition, a war of glances, snide remarks, and... exceptionally affectionate messages from a mysterious app user begins. But the closer they get to the final, the more Huxley begins to suspect that his biggest problem is not the competition or bakery, but the guy he hates the most. And someone who perhaps knows him better than he should.

Brianna Lim has spent her life proving that achievement equals love, until someone steals her dating algorithm and uses it to destroy Seoul's families. To stop them, she must trust Jae-hyun Kim with more than the investigation: she must risk being seen as she really is, not what she's accomplished. Because the algorithm designed to make love predictable has exposed the one truth she's been running from, that she's worthy of love for who she is, not what she achieves.

Lunaria is a hidden underground city, where humans unknowingly share their lives with creatures of the night: vampires and werewolves locked in an eternal conflict. Samantha seems like an ordinary girl, but on her nineteenth birthday she discovers the truth - she belongs to the powerful lineage of the Aricus wolves, from her aunt Ingrid's side, with whom she has lived since childhood after her parents' exile to Alaska. At the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts, Samantha meets Theodor - a charming, mysterious boy who carries a dark secret of his own: he is a vampire. Despite her initial mistrust, an undeniable bond begins to grow between them. But what will happen when they both uncover the truth about each other? Between secrets, ancient prophecies, and forbidden passions, Children of the Moon will lead you deep into Lunaria - a world where nothing is as it seems.

When grave witch Elara Nowak inherits the Silver Spirit Inn from her great-aunt, she discovers it is a halfway house for restless spirits whose existence must be protected from evil sorcerers. ------------ Grave witch Elara Nowak misses the fast-paced lifestyle of Los Angeles. When the magazine she was an editor for abruptly closes, she finds herself back in her hometown of Andover, New Hampshire. Her days of boredom come to an abrupt end when she inherits a bed and breakfast from her great-aunt. The only problem is it's located on Martha's Vineyard. An island. No doubt surrounded by sharks. With no other job opportunities on the horizon, Elara packs up and heads for Massachusetts. Once there, she discovers the inn is not just a regular bed and breakfast -- at night, it turns into a halfway house for restless spirits. It's Elara's job to ease their suffering and guide them toward the light. Sounds easy, right? But being an innkeeper and therapist for wounded souls was not on Elara's bingo card. Adding to her stress is the inn's acerbic house ghost, who is bound to serve the witches of Elara's line for five hundred years. If that wasn't enough, Elara must also protect the spirits from evil sorcerers who wish to use the ghosts' energy to fuel their dark intentions. She'd rather take the sharks.

In a world, where showing emotion is a dangerous weakness, love becomes the only beacon of hope. No one noticed exactly when people began to fall victim to the broken life of monotony, but by the time humanity realized that witnessing strong emotion triggered violence in the infected, it was too late. Evelyn Li is not a fan of risk. Confined to the safety of an underground bunker for the past two years, when Evie stumbles upon a radio broadcast hosted by a mysterious boy with a sharp tongue and an impressive record collection, she's inspired to embark on a mission fuelled by the belief that her family might still be out there (and definitely not because she's desperate to finally meet the boy whose voice has been her sole companion since the darkness descended). Jonathan Johnson is not an optimist and definitely not a romantic. He wasn't at all surprised when the world ended or even when the Soulless took over the streets. With the weight of rising tensions in the colonies, an absentee father, and heart-breaking tragedy resting on his shoulders, Jonathan would much rather escape into his record collection and secret radio broadcast than deal with the general bleakness of life in the apocalypse. As he is reluctantly roped into Evie's search for links to her past, Jonathan begins to wonder if he can ever truly escape his. Together, the unlikely pair must navigate the treacherous landscapes of both the unforgiving world around them and the complicated emotions within. Will their connection withstand the trials of a world consumed by darkness, or will it become just another casualty of the apocalypse?

Wayne's heart racing, his breath caught in his throat, as the darkness closed in around him like a living entity. The memories of that fateful Christmas Eve still lingered, the terror etched into his mind like a scar. He had seen the unthinkable, the unspeakable, and it had left him shaken to his core. The sound of screams still echoed in his mind, the smell of blood and decay still clung to his nostrils. And then, there was the creature... its eyes, its fangs, its unholy presence. But it was not the creature that haunted him the most, it was the one who watched from the shadows, the one who waited patiently for her next victim, The one who knew he didn't commit the crime-but hunted him anyway , she was after him for a murder he didn't commit. 7 challenges he will face , seven mysterious strangers ,seven atrocities he will encounter, his first encounter will be his survival ... " Survival is just the beginning". By Teacruise aka Treasure.E.A

When Alyson returns to her grandparents' house to help settle what's left of it, she finds herself standing inside seventeen years of memory; both tender and unkind. The walls remember her laughter, the air carries the rhythm of her grandparents' routines, and every object seems to wait for her to finally notice what's changed. In her dreams, Joe appears softer and attentive in the ways he never was when they were younger. Waking up from them feels like forgetting a language she once knew by heart. When they meet again by chance, the conversation feels less like reunion and more like reckoning. Paint Stains is a quiet story about home, inheritance, and the parts of ourselves that remain even after we've outgrown the walls that shaped us.

based on the song "Always Been You" by Michael Sanzone a friends to lovers trope in which he falls first and she falls harder.

> "What happens when the most dangerous experiment escapes? The hunt begins. But Riven isn't just running-he's fighting back."

⁽Bᴏᴏᴋ 1 ᴏꜰ Sʜᴏʀᴛ Sᴛᴏʀɪᴇs⁾ 𝒜𝓃 𝒪𝓁𝒹-𝓈𝒸𝒽ℴℴ𝓁 ℒℴ𝓋ℯ 𝒮𝓉ℴ𝓇𝓎 Let's travel back to the year 1989, The years when love letters still carried the scent of ink... And every stolen glance weighed heavier than a hundred words. Two hearts learned to beat against the rhythm of expectation. He, molded by discipline and duty. She, woven with faith and quiet rebellion. Between family honor and whispered prayers, between temple bells and city rains, their worlds clashed... collided... and slowly intertwined. This is not just a love story.. it is the memory of an era, of traditions that bound, of choices that freed, of a love too stubborn to fade. What will happen when faith, family, and love collided...

That summer, Leonel scores the game-winning goal. That summer, someone breaks Leonel's leg. Everyone saw the video; there's no doubt that Esteban Güemes, the team captain, orchestrated the dirty attack. What no one knows is that there's a lot more to the story than what that video shows. Leonel wants to move on with his life and forget the incident; that's how he's been handling it for a whole year - keeping his mouth shut and guarding secrets. But maybe this time it won't be so easy. This time, Leonel understands that his silence is permission for his tormentor to keep crossing the line. Maybe it's time to tell the truth, and what could be scarier than that? Perhaps the conflicting feelings that Esteban Güemes arouses in him, but that's a secret he can afford to keep.

Rider finds himself on an unfimilliar planet ,that you might better know as earth,with no Memory of who he is. Quickly finding himself sucked into a series of event at a camp who found him and try help to let him a settle in but evil is never far

In the world of Avenor, Elemental Powers dictates all. These elemental powers are known as 'Origins', and the seven origins existed within the bloodline of each individuals within the world. Fire, water, wind, lightning, earth, light, and darkness were the elements that flows inside the genes of an Avenor entity. Nathan Fiore is the son of the village chief within the territory of the Fire kingdom, a kingdom ruled by people of the fire origin. After watching his whole village burn to the ground, he sets out with a grim vengeance to sought out the person who murdered his family and people. But as he journeys through the world of Avenor, he began to uncover the darkest truth and realities that lies behind this world filled with elemental powers. However, Nathan keeps moving forward. He steps ahead with the hopes of one day facing the monster who massacred his whole village. Friends and colleagues may appear along the way, but so will enemies and dangers. He will be swept into wars, power struggles, and even facing the apocalypse itself. But the world he stepped into... may not a place where he is meant to be. . A/N: Hi, sir axey here! This story is submitted as part of the 8 chapter challenge. Please support me by adding the story to your library and give your votes on all the chapters! Thank you for checking out!

Fresh off a strong performance at the HSNCT, summer begins for Pablo and, with it, the resumption of football training for the Venomous Agendas. At the same time, a shadow looms over the girls' basketball team, threatening any hopes for the VAs to win anything outside of academic competitions. As one of the power couples of Venomous Agendas High, Pablo and Audrey both feel the pressure mounting on them, not only because of the strong performance of quiz bowl, but also of their respective sports on top of that. #1 in recruiting (August 11, 2024)

In the heart of the Kingdom of Lilac lies the Lumine Duchy, once a symbol of strength and prosperity. But mismanagement, internal conflicts, and famine had cast a shadow over its glory days, with blame falling squarely on the shoulders of the current Grand Duke. Among the people, a common sentiment echoes: if only a commoner hadn't ascended to the title of Grand Duke, perhaps things wouldn't have taken such a turn for the worse. As Emerald's health declines, she finds herself engulfed in memories of better times when the Duchy thrived and her family was whole. But those moments were overshadowed by the pain and betrayal she endured at the hands of the Grand Duke. From their joyless wedding day to the heartbreak of his infidelity, Emerald's recollections are a painful reminder of all she had lost. Desperate for a chance to right the wrongs of the past, Emerald makes a wish as she sketches, longing for an opportunity to rewrite history. And when she awakens to find herself transported back in time, her determination to alter the course of fate only grows stronger. Emerald sets out to seize control of her destiny, vowing to reclaim her family's legacy and reshape the future of Lumine Duchy. But as she navigates the complexities of the past, Emerald must confront the real enemies and find the true meaning of power. "I WILL BECOME THE DUKE" is a gripping tale of resilience, redemption, and the unwavering strength of a former Duchess determined to save her people and the Duchy from destruction.

(Finished short story) Cassian "Cassie" Vail doesn't believe in fate. She barely believes in herself. But when a carnival materializes overnight-its gates yawning open as if expecting her-Cassie feels something she can't explain. A pull. A whisper of a life she doesn't remember living. The lights burn too brightly. The laughter echoes too long. The performers watch her too closely. One in particular-a figure who lingers at the edges, whose eyes gleam with recognition. Someone who knows her. Someone she can't recall. But the carnival isn't just a spectacle-it's a trap. Beneath its crimson-and-gold facade, something ancient stirs, hungry for lost souls. As illusions twist into nightmares and Cassie's own past unravels before her, she faces one terrifying truth: The carnival didn't come for her by accident. And if she doesn't unearth its buried secrets in time, she won't just be another forgotten soul-she'll be trapped here forever.

In the heart of Atlanta, third-generation butcher Gino Bisetti struggles to keep his family's meat shop afloat amidst a rising tide of vegetarianism. As mysterious disappearances plague the community, Gino's life intertwines with Amanda, a troubled foster child, and Lucius, a disturbed young man seeking acceptance. When Gino's daughter, Maria, is found dead, secrets buried deep within the family business begin to surface. With dark entities, haunting visions, and a supernatural legacy, Gino must confront the past to protect his future. Will the truth save them, or doom them all? Discover the chilling tale in "The Butcher's Shop."