8chapterchallenge Stories

Clara grew up on faerie tales, but never once thought the fae would leap from the pages of her storybooks and steal her mother away. When her mother is kidnapped by a faerie and secrets about her father come to light, Clara is forced into an adventure she never thought possible. Relying on her curiosity, knack for helping others, and the trail of hints left behind by her parents, Clara must find a way to save her mother and support her siblings before her world crumbles fully apart. Featuring princes in disguise, magic, and more mystery than Clara could've ever imagined, the path to the answers she seeks is twisted and turning, as she discovers the truth about the faerie tales she thought she knew as well as the truth about herself. ------ A fairy tale story and the final rough draft of the story, once called Glass Slippers. While there are aspects of a Cinderella esque story in the plot, it's a tale that stands apart from the same old story.

Please, try not to hate her. She's just a girl, after all. She's still figuring things out and doesn't understand what love truly means. She's never learned how to love or be loved. It's not entirely her fault. Others should have tried harder to understand her instead of blaming her. They left her feeling abandoned and labeled her as a monster. She's lost in a whirlwind of emotions she can't comprehend. So please, don't condemn her. ________________ Entry for the 8 Chapter Challenge and I have succeeded in it!! STARTED: 24/10/2023 FINISHED: 30/10/2023 ★2nd in '#8ChapterChallenge' 31/10/2023 ★4th in '#freepalestine' 31/10/2023

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. [THE WATTPAD COVERS ARE PLACEHOLDERS AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE]

Romance trope: best friends to lovers. "You're supposed to be my best friend, but all I can think about is kissing you again." TEDDY: I somehow got stuck in the unfortunate "one of the guys" category. It was on accident, naturally falling into this role since my childhood best friend was a boy. The crush on my best friend was also an accident. He's always seen me as one of the guys. That is, until the one drunken night he didn't. The one that nearly ruined everything a decade ago. JENSEN: It was much easier when I didn't notice how hot my best friend is. It would be even better if the rest of the jackoffs in our small town would stop noticing too. I can still remember all the details from our night together years ago. The night we never talk about, yet it's still so fresh in my mind. But will a secret scar from a past relationship ruin everything? [This is BOOK ONE of the WITH YOU series, a small town romance series set in Minnesota about the lives of the dysfunctional, blended Anderson family - with an interwoven mystery built into the background that spans the entirety of the series.] **Title formerly The Rest of Forever**

Romance Trope: fake dating. When he offers to be my fake fiancé to get my parents off my back, I don't take into consideration what could happen once we start acting the part of being in a relationship. It feels like a safe plan since it's Finn, the goofy playboy not looking for anything serious, but the more layers I peel back, the more I discover about the real man hiding behind the sarcasm and witty retorts. And when we decide to take the relationship into the bedroom, stripping off more than just our clothes, I find it harder and harder to protect myself. The only control I seem to have is my one rule: no kissing. But I have a confession: I maybe, kind of, sort of (read: really fucking badly) want him to kiss me. Once that final barrier is breached, though, then what? Surely the fake status of our relationship can't be more than just that - fake. Right? [This is BOOK THREE of the WITH YOU series, a small town romance series set in Minnesota about the lives of the dysfunctional, blended Anderson family - with an interwoven mystery built into the background that spans the entirety of the series.]

In a cursed land where shadows hunt the living, a forgotten map may hold the key to salvation. Seventeen-year-old Lyra has spent her life in the quiet isolation of her dying village, tending herbs and listening to her grandmother's cryptic tales of a once-thriving kingdom called Elaris. But when she discovers a glowing map hidden inside a hollow tree, she stumbles upon a centuries-old secret-and a deadly pursuit. The map leads to the fabled Heart of Elaris, a powerful artifact said to lift the curse that has withered the kingdom. But unlocking its power is no simple task. Accompanied by Ashen, a brooding mercenary with a hidden past, and Fynn, a charming thief with questionable motives, Lyra embarks on a treacherous journey through haunted forests, forgotten ruins, and trials that test the limits of courage and trust. As shadows close in and betrayals cut deep, Lyra must uncover the truth about her family's connection to the curse-and make a choice that could save the land or doom it forever. The fate of Elaris rests in her hands, but the cost of salvation may be more than she's willing to pay.

Killanaus, a second-year biology student at an alien university on Xorrak, is down to one last chance to obtain research experience in the summer prior to graduation. However, Lokath, his would-be research advisor for the summer, harbors concerns about the student. As he enters the troubled waters leading to graduation, he and his advisor are about to raise questions on their system of abduction licensure. This book is written using prompts #110, 111 and 128 for the 2025 Open Novella Contest #1 in license (February 23, 2025) #1 in admissions (March 17, 2025) Ambassador pick (August 25, 2025) 2025 ONC Round 1 qualifier 2025 ONC Round 2 qualifier 2025 January-February 8-Chapter Challenge Winner 2025 ONC Long List 2025 ONC Short List

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.

I remember the first day they dragged him into the throne room. I was fifteen. I remember because he was unlike any human I had ever seen. Amelia Satori Elerius. Queen of her kingdom. Struggling to remain powerful among her enemy, the Quotan, and faced with a difficult decision as she rules in the wake of her mother's ruthless hand. Arien Demir Achilantis of Quotan. Prisoner #194 of Elerius. The day of his execution is quickly approaching, and he's still holding onto more secrets than he'd like to admit. But then fate rewrites itself. The dice is re-rolled. For twenty-four hours, he gets a chance to escape. A chance to make it back to freedom. Except the queen's life hangs in the balance. Kill, or be killed. Isn't that what they always say? But it's easier said than done.

Gauwilh, an elf couch potato, is lured to Gatwick, that world's show-business hub, under the promises of artistic power, by a flagging TV network. But when these promises are broken, he must navigate a show-business world where artistic vision count for almost nothing for newcomers, and any jobs of artistic significance require some acting experience. #1 in Gatwck (July 25, 2025) 8cc July-August winner (November 3, 2025)

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.

On a warm summer evening, an energetic woman named Elara meandered into the nursery(enchanted garden), drawn by the mumbles of the breeze and the tempting scent of roses. As she wandered through the maze of blooming blooms, she unintentionally found a stupendous blossom greenery that stood separated among the rest. Its petals were a vivacious shade of ruby, and its fragrance consumed the space with a hypnotizing loveliness.

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through realms unseen, where the heart's true journey unfolds. In "The Hero's Pilgrimage" the story of Aric Valorius, a peasant thrust into a destiny he never imagined, intertwines with the celestial dance of fire and ice. As illusions crumble, and destinies entwine, Aric discovers that the true test lies not in battles fought but in the choices that shape his destiny. Amidst the whispers of the past and visions of the future, "The Hero's Pilgrimage" weaves a tale of courage, sacrifice, and the birth of a king from the ashes of a peasant's soul. Join Aric as he navigates the labyrinth of his own soul, facing challenges that transcend realms and discovering the profound power that lies within. Illuminate your imagination with this celestial saga, where every choice sparks embers that light the path to an extraordinary destiny.

Albert, a rising junior playing defensive tackle for the Venomous Agendas, watches the NBA Draft with his family, while rifts deepen between him and his younger sister, Heather, as she keeps yakking about the NBA CBA while the first round is underway, and resents the unequal share of efforts made. In an attempt to reconcile with her, Albert attempts to make sense of the NBA CBA, even as Heather makes fun of his football position. But he doesn't suspect that he only tasted a small portion of its sheer complexity on draft day, as the NBA free agency period is about to begin and he braces himself for more family feuds. #1 in apron (May 31, 2025) #1 in transaction (May 31, 2025)

- It's OK, I know it's a strange situation - he whispers in my ear - but we're together and that's all that matters! My name is Beatrix Bennet, I am almost seventeen years old and I live in a small village in England called Downwick Hill. Ever since I was born, I have craved power so that I may earn the gifts and become a perfect Telsfyr like the rest of my kin. The Telsfyr - or as some people call us, 'the faeries' - are beings with supernatural powers, able to change shape, read and alter memories and thoughts, or control an element.

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?

Under the light of candles that never stopped shedding wax, Elena found a love she never expected. With Louie by her side, her sadness grew lighter and was replaced with the warmth of a new but genuine feeling. But what if the man she loved did not really belong to her world? Candle in the Wind-a love story as fragile and painful as a flame that the wind can easily put out.

Greetings, readers! This book is currently undergoing revision, so if you see a bunch of notifications for this book, or if you remember something that isn't there anymore, that's probably why. However, I plan on writing new chapters as well, so be sure to check! --- #6 in #passingnotes #4 in #passingnotes -- 12/27/24 --- It's not easy being the new kid. Autumn Bolk knows the feeling well. She's been "the new kid" about five million-gazillion times by now, thanks to her dad being re-stationed about every two years. It's pretty much the same every time: - pack up (only the important stuff!) - move houses - find a church - settle in (comfy) - find a friend (or two) - leave again (try to keep in touch) Number five million-gazillion and one shouldn't be any different. Right? Wrong. What if, this time, her friends are more than just contacts on her phone list? What if her church family really feels like family? What if she doesn't want to leave this time?

Maverick Astor is determined to save the stocks of his company from the clutches of investors who are trying to rip apart the company's rising business like vultures. When the only way to get the job done is to ask his grandfather, Henry Astor, for the investment that could ground his position and establish the dominance of The Astors again, he does that... But his grandfather is adamant on humanizing Maverick and get him to open up to the world again. And so, when asked for the money, he presents a condition of his own- Find and marry a woman he loves. With the threat of being outed from his own company lingering over his head, Maverick is desperate and asks the one person to fake a marriage that, he is sure of, will not turn him down- Reyna Dahan, the brains and senses of The Astors. Started-1 November 2023

Have you ever laid awake in the middle of the night and wondered, 'Are we alone'? What if the answer was right in front of you? *** Thirteen-year-old Alex is suddenly dropped into the middle of a story. Piecing together the narrative, he realises that not everything is as it seems, especially within his family. During his journey, he encounters strange and familiar people who help and guide him, revealing hidden secrets along the way. The biggest unanswered question is what happened to his father five years ago, someone he was close to while growing up. #This story will not be completed as I have ran out of story ideas.