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After falling in love with a younger and much less successful man, can Yiwen convince herself and her parents to accept him into their wealthy family? ***** When Yiwen Wang suddenly finds herself 30 and single, she lets her well-meaning best friend talk her into a blind date with the handsome Zi'an Li. And not only is he plucked straight out of a movie screen, his witty banter over dinner also convinces Yiwen he's exactly the type to make her toes curl. Yet, by some wicked twist of fate, he's five years younger than her and has no house, car, or stable, high-paying job. So how is she ever going to convince herself and her parents that he's the right choice? Especially when her new, attractive boss makes it very clear that he's interested in her? [[1st Place, Flower Awards, Chicklit Category]] [[1st Place, The Golden Awards, Chicklit Category]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

A heartbroken fashion designer escapes to Tokyo to be an assistant on a movie set, only to get caught up in an illicit, whirlwind romance with the lead actor. ***** After discovering her fiance is cheating on her, heiress and fashion designer Lily Porter is whisked away to Tokyo to help a production company adapt one of her great-aunt's novels. She isn't thrilled about lying about being her aunt's assistant until it throws her into the path of the movie's lead actor, who is enough of a distraction to keep her mind off her ex for good. But can there really be a future for them when their relationship is built on lies, false identities, and a secret engagement? [[Wattys' Longlisted]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

Where Home Is Emily Carter thought moving to Shanghai was the best decision she had ever made. At thirty-two, the American chemistry professor had finally built a life she loved teaching at a prestigious university, surrounded by friends, students, and a city that felt more like home than the one she left behind. Then war begins. Overnight, the life Emily has built collapses into chaos. Trapped in a country on the brink of destruction, she finds herself responsible for twenty-seven students whose lives depend on her. With communication failing and danger closing in from every direction, survival becomes the only goal. On the other side of the war lies Wei Liang, a military commander carrying the weight of a nation on his shoulders. What begins as a desperate fight to stay alive becomes something neither of them expected. As war tears their world apart, Emily and Wei discover that love can be found in the most impossible circumstances and that home is not always a place. A sweeping romance about survival, sacrifice, found family, and finding your way back to the people who matter most.

Ninnette, a water-wielding Sea Drifter, has to ally with the destructive sea demon Kazi in order to break a deadly curse that binds them together before it claims her life. °:•.🪸.•:° Ninnette is a Sea Drifter with the power to command water, dredging shipwrecks, and salvaging lost treasure. When she braves a sunken ship no one else dares to dive, she finds a strange clockwork bangle that binds her to an ancient curse and to the infuriating Kazi, a demon who leaves destruction wherever he goes. The moment the bangle is activated, they are hunted by a secret order led by the relentless Priestess Aleja, who believes the armlet is the key to something far greater than treasure that no one is ever meant to possess. And she will sacrifice anyone to reclaim it. But the true danger isn't the order. It isn't the demon Kazi. It's the curse. When Ninnette puts on the bangle, a countdown begins. If she doesn't break the curse in three days, she will die like every wearer before her. °:•.🪸.•:° She commands the sea. He is a demon who has lived for centuries. They are both bound by a curse. Only three days to survive. °:•.🪸.•:° Set in a Maritime Steampunk world and inspired by Filipino culture. From Spanish influence to the seafaring Sama-Bajau. This story weaves dangerous magic, high stakes, and heart-aching romance. °:•.🪸.•:° ONC 2025 Honorable Mention Round 1 Winner Round 2 Ambassador Pick Round 3 Ambassador Pick °:•.🪸.•:° Romantasy High Fantasy Fantasy Adventure SciFi Steampunk Fantasci Young Adult

Asian fem oc x Seonghyeon idol _________________________________ Haewon goes to a concert with her best friend, which convinced her to go with her. What Haewon didn't know was that, one of the members of the group she was going to see, would've flipped her whole life over. Even if she tried to deny it.

The crazy bastard ruling the Northern Kingdom is trying to kill me. So I fled to the Southern Temple to seek the help of the new gods. I just... wasn't expecting the new gods to be like that.

Lin Chen died believing that no one would miss him. But instead of an ending, he was given a second chance. When he awakens in the body of Chen Lin, a university student who also died on the very same night, he inherits a life that is not his own, a past filled with secrets, and a single question: what drove someone like Chen Lin to choose death? Determined to uncover the truth, Lin Chen returns to Yanhua University, where lies have been buried, evidence has disappeared, and silence protects those who were never brought to justice. During his investigation, he is forced to live alongside Gu Wei, the most admired student on campus. Proud, stubborn, and utterly incapable of getting along, the two begin a relationship defined by constant conflict. But as their masks begin to fall and old wounds are laid bare, suspicion gives way to friendship and, little by little, to a love powerful enough to heal even the deepest scars. While seeking justice for someone who lost everything, Lin Chen must also confront his own pain. Because some people are given a second chance to change their destiny. Others are given a second chance to discover that, for the very first time, they are truly loved.

On Instagram, you saw her fall. You saw her rescued. You saw her wake up, voiceless, motionless, held together by people who answer to a man she hasn't seen in twenty years. But what you didn't see... is everything that happens inside. Rei's Healing Journey is the intimate companion series to the Apple Pie story - exploring what the images can't show. The memories...The silences and the slow, dangerous return of someone she swore she had buried. Listen on YouTube and follow the chapters here. - He is her Daydream. 'ARJUN' - Earth alias for HRH RI RAJARJUN ETA LUPI BOTOLPH of the LUPI STAR TRIBE, SIXAMI EMPEROR KING OF THE SIXAM EMPIRE. (You know it. I know it. Rei doesn't... yet. 😏 So hush. 🤫🤭) ✨ Arjun is an original character created by Sass - @sass.berry.origin ✨ Find her here : https://www.instagram.com/sass.berry.origin You can find him on her Not So Berry Challenge Origin story account. For those who want to see the full extent of his shenanigans - go follow her accounts and dive into his story!

Wrapped in a web of confusion, a teenage girl struggles to navigate the complicated layers of her life. Torn between past memories and present reality, she finds herself unable to make the "right" decisions. Her deep desire for the one person she values most leaves her restless and searching for answers. This is a raw look at "friend-sickness," the weight of an unforgettable past, and the bittersweet struggle of a girl standing on the edge.

Stay Content: Memoir of Bamboo Flower is a coming-of-age memoir about growing up with loss, quiet admiration, and hope. Through childhood memories, friendships, and an unforgettable first crush, the discovers of the people who shape our lives are not always the ones who stay, but the ones who quietly inspire us to become who we are. A gentle story about resilience, gratitude, and the people who unknowingly leave footprints on our lives.

I feel the tide beneath me, yet fire is what I become.

The city of Qilin was enveloped in the languid embrace of winter. In the heart of this ancient city, nestled between winding alleyways and ornate temples, stood the Bai Manor, a relic from an era where myths and reality intertwined seamlessly. The Bai family, once a powerful lineage known for their wisdom and honor, had become a subject of whispers and intrigue. Their enigmatic heir, Bai Yun, had vanished without a trace, leaving behind a void that none dared to fill.

A second. A single glance. Who would have thought someone you only ever considered an acquaintance would suddenly become that one person you can't take your mind off?! For Hridan, it took only a moment. She was someone he had known since childhood, yet he never truly knew her . She only existed somewhere in this same world, until he met her again when they became adults. This time, she became his world. .... A story full of fluff. Guaranteed toe-curling 😉 #he_fell_first_and_harder #childhood_crush

Kang Mi-ra has everything the world dreams of. She's one of South Korea's most beloved actresses, lives in a luxury apartment, headlines blockbuster films, and has millions of fans who believe her smile is real. It isn't. To the world, she has the perfect life. But fame has become a prison she doesn't know how to escape. Behind the flashing cameras and carefully rehearsed interviews is a woman suffocating beneath expectations, public scrutiny, and a loneliness so consuming that even getting through another day feels like a performance. Seo Min-jae isn't famous. He lives in a modest condo, spends his days helping others, and would rather be surrounded by dogs than people. Beneath his easy smile and playful teasing lies a past marked by scars of his own-scars he wears without shame. When an unexpected encounter throws them back into each other's lives years after high school, Mi-ra remembers almost nothing about the quiet upperclassman she once befriended, but still finds his presence her only saving grace. Min-jae, however, never forgot the girl who made him feel seen. Mi-ra is struggling with her forgotten past that is slowly resurfacing and Min-jae is suffering from the trauma it caused him. They both want to heal and move on from what happened. But healing isn't a straight road and falling for an actress means sharing her spotlight, and the spotlight has a way of destroying everything it touches. The closer they become, the harder it is to hide the wounds they've spent years pretending don't exist. And when the spotlight comes searching for Mi-ra once more, she'll have to decide whether to return to the life that made her famous... or fight for the ordinary life that finally made her feel alive. A tender, slow-burn K-drama romance about first love, second chances, healing, and discovering that sometimes home isn't a place you've been-it's a person who reminds you how to breathe.

A play on Journey To the West, throughout the story you follow the Chinese god Erlang Shen also known as Yang Jian as he finds himself in the realm of the Norse gods. He must try and survive, and figure out how he ended up in such a place. Let him take you on a treacherous journey full of trials and tribulations, filled with splendor, adventures, and misadventures with the other gods. This story is both dark fantasy, and science fiction. (Just a disclaimer warning this story contains bad language, violence, and mild sex scenes but nothing too explicit.) This version is also being properly proof read and edited, the other version was only a draft.

She was alone, a fortress of isolation until he arrived to strip it away. He tracked her through the silence of her own solitude, a hunter seeking a mark-only to find a mirror. In the relentless pursuit, he poured a lifetime of craved devotion into her cracks. He came to end her journey, but with a love that burned through her defenses, he finally made her whole." What will happen when a girl with past, so much to tell collides with a man with nothing but determination only?! And will he stay when her pasts will come into future-- to crush them...or will he leave? Again... . . . . . . . Let's read about Mitranshi Maitra, and Divit Malhotra.......

#9 in attraction (June 5th, 2026) Emaan Khan never knew she had hatred filled in her heart untill he came. She never thought that someone from her past would come back again and disturb the perfect balance of her life. So when she had enough, she starts plotting against him. According to her, he should have let her go when she asked for it. When Sheroze Malik becomes aware of Emaan and her intentions, he gives her a choice that can change everything but undo secrets at the same time. However, what will they do when love comes as an extra package. Can they bottle it up? Can they look past everything?

Some people leave your life, but never your heart. No matter how many years pass, no matter how far you run, some love always finds its way back. ***** They were once childhood neighbors who spent their days growing up side by side, until Chen Lina moved away to Beijing when she was twelve. Six years later, they meet again, and as they rediscover the comfort of each other's presence, an old connection quietly blossoms into first love. But just when they finally get the chance to love each other openly, tragedy changes everything, tearing them apart and leaving behind a love that neither time nor distance can erase. Years later, they meet again, but life has pulled them in different directions, and the years have left scars neither of them can fully erase. Yet beneath the distance, the heartbreak, and the years that slipped through their fingers, the feelings they thought they had buried still remain. Will they finally find their way back to each other, or has fate brought them together again only to remind them of what they lost?

2025. At 30, Vins is drowning in isolation and crippling depression. Seeking an outlet, he finds Rin, an advanced AI, and begins recounting his greatest regret: his life back in middle school, 2007. Once a bullied, overweight kid, Vins's life pivots when the girl he loved-his only protector-is almost assaulted. This trauma transforms Vins. He dedicates a year to brutal training, emerging handsome, athletic, and focused on revenge. Though he enters her school perfect, fate intervenes: the girl is suddenly forced to move. Vins, heartbroken, dives into the dark world of delinquent gangs to exact vengeance. His battle success unexpectedly crowns him King V, a title he never wanted. The reign costs him his youth and, more critically, thrusts him into a frightening dark criminal system run by a shadowy Mastermind. Now, Vins must lead his genius, chaotic crew, the Shadow Wolf, to stop the Sector C Bloody Tragedy from recurring. But as he navigates the dark system and complicated love triangles, will this past destroy his future? Or is this saga the very root of his depression at 30? Genres: Dark Psychology, Action-Thriller, Forbidden Romance, School Gangs.