Astaniabooks Stories

Eighteen-year-old cadet Lara Lorensky has one goal: to win the Selection, the only way people on Earth can ascend to NovaTopia, a utopia-like space shuttle orbiting the planet. Unfortunately, her longtime rival, Morgan Sánchez, also has the same goal--and their almost undefeated record in practices is Lara's biggest obstacle to victory. When an unexpected terrorist attack destroys Morgan's cyber arm, Lara's chances to win are significantly increased. But... what is the point of winning if her rival is not in their top condition? Plagued by guilt and a feeling she does not quite understand yet, Lara decides to help Morgan find a cyberlimb mechanic. As she ventures outside her sheltered bubble, Lara realizes that everything she was taught was a lie, including her identity. Perhaps the utopia she was fighting for all her life was also an illusion. Together, Lara and Morgan have a new goal: to find out the truth of Lara's identity--and the truth behind NovaTopia. {Part I COMPLETED! Currently on break until I am done writing and editing Part II!} *** - 'The Hunger Games' X 'Arcane' X 'Fallout' - Sapphic rivals to lovers - Hidden powers and identity - Non-binary cyborg love interest - Cyberpunk earth vs Utopian space Current word count: 57,000 words Planned word count to hit: 120,000 words Beautiful cover by @yadsdom on Fiverr

When the king of Aizasea is assassinated, eighteen-year-old Celvene is wise enough to keep her head down after witnessing the attack. As a circus mage, she has no business in politics - until the next ruler is selected by ritual, and Celvene is the sole soul capable of wielding the king's sword. Declared the destined queen, Celvene expects to rise... but her kingdom has other plans. Instead of honoring the ritual, the brutish general Aleksandr brands her an upstart peasant and forces her into the castle as a servant, hoping she'll disappear quietly. With their mortal enemy continuing to strike the city, the people yearn for a more ruthless leader, and Aleksandr is hellbent on seizing the crown for himself. On top of that, forbidden and deadly magic begins to blossom in Celvene's heart, threatening to unravel all she holds dear. The magic corrupts her mind and drives her to acts she commits against her will, tainting her already struggling reputation. And among the enemy ranks stands her childhood best friend, fighting for the other side of the war. Facing her again is a complication Celvene can't ignore. As tensions rise and the horrors of war unfold, Celvene uncovers twisted secrets that could spell the death of her city. Will she survive long enough to fulfill her destiny as queen, or will the shadows of dark magic and war consume her? BY ROYAL DECREE: ✓ Circus-mage underdog protagonist ✓ Grumpy sapphic love interest with a heart of gold ✓ Corruption magic fueled by famine ✓ Iconic, sassy non-binary mentor ✓ Worldbuilding inspired by the Four Horsemen ✓ Twists and turns galore FEATURED: ♛ @Fantasy's Epic/High Fantasy

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𝑆𝘩𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑡𝘩𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒. 𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑-𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝘩𝑒𝑟 𝘩𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡-𝑑𝑖𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑡. .𖥔 ݁ ˖🪐.𖥔 ݁ ˖࣪ ִֶָ☾. ✈︎ When Flight 828 lands five years after it disappeared, Melissa Stone returns unchanged to a world that has moved on without her. Everything is different. Jared Vasquez is different. Haunted by voices she can't explain and confronted with a love she left unfinished, Melissa is forced to uncover the truth of what really happened in the sky and what it will cost her now. ⋆ manifest / jared vasquez x fem!oc © abbil0u ⋆ cover by amxliewrites ⋆ STARTED: 03/08/24

A boy, Oliver, meets a demon, Isis and a little Wallaby who is actually a Millenia old spirit watching over the two boys. This story follows them as they try to navigate teen hood while also escaping paranormal entities due to Oliver breaking the ancient cycle.

In a dimly lit room, Kaden wakes up bound to a chair, facing Aeron, a figure from his past. Memories of betrayal and bloodshed flood back as Aeron reveals his plan to annihilate the protagonist's town. Desperate, the protagonist tries to negotiate but learns he will die if a glowing globe, representing those who still love him, goes dark. As all but one light extinguish, Aeron's rage reveals his own complex feelings. How will it affect his life? Read to find out!

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In a world where magic once reigned supreme, legends of the Golden Age still echo through history. Ryuu Okomaru, one of the most feared and powerful fighters of the past, has chosen a life of solitude deep within the mountains, choosing to live only to himself-until one fateful morning, his peace was shattered and shall be for a very long time.

A short poetry book with my favourite works

Forced to enlist as a guardian, a pacifist finds hope within a passionate singer. --- (A Triple Point story.) Mackenzie Olomana enjoys chatting up strangers, giving great hugs, and crying for happy endings; he absolutely does not like violence, horror movies, and when people are in pain. So being forced to enlist as a guardian, where he's surrounded by everything he dislikes on a daily basis, probably wasn't the best career path for him. Unfortunately, his healing meta-abilities didn't give him much of a choice, but he's willing to accept that (sort of) and just take life one day at a time. Patience finally pays off when he meets Jordan Minseok Song. To most, Jordan is a successful pop star known for his silky voice and incredibly polite personality. But there's a goofy and charming persona hiding behind Jordan's public exterior, and finding it leaves Mack with a warmth he never expected. Except something is holding Jordan back, and Mack can see it's hurting him in ways that others might not notice. Fortunately, Mack knows a thing or two about healing, even when it involves pains of the past. With his help, maybe then Jordan can feel his warmth for himself. And maybe then they can both find happiness, together. --- Word Count: +45k Genres: Romance, Science Fiction

✨🔹 A collection of Stace's original poetry compositions. 🔹✨ . . . If a heart is overrun with emotion, it is sure to be broken. Those feelings need somewhere to go. Somewhere to rest. Somewhere to know. Somewhere to be put to the test. These wrinkled pages in a drawer. They never thought they would see anything more. For a long time they were stashed away in the cold. Until they finally reached your tender hold. . . . ✨🔹✨ Credit to @AlexandraLing2000 for the gorgeous cover. 🤍 1st place for Poetry in @AstaniaCommunity's Hallow's Eve Awards (2023) #AstaniaBooks ✨🔹✨ 2023

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"The friendship was perfect, growing higher. Then there were blue and red tangled wires." .'*~'.* On one ocean-sprayed evening on the dock, things are strange within his chilly yet scorching heart. . . . ✨🔹✨ 1st place for Best Opening Line in @AstaniaCommunity's Mistletoe Magic Mini-Awards (2023) #AstaniaBooks ✨🔹✨ January, 2023

A "runaway assassin" walks into a bar where a "sexy cop" is working... and it's Halloween. (GxG Short Story) --- College senior Talia would rather spend Halloween cooped up in her apartment and studying for her next midterm. And even after her friends convince her to join them for a night out, she doesn't expect to return home with more than sore feet and the promise of a hangover. Waitress Misaki has three priorities in life: her grades, her job applications, and her finances. She has no intention of letting anything get in the way of her future, even if she has to risk a few life experiences along the way. But when Talia, dressed as an assassin on the run, meets Misaki, outfitted with an inaccurate police uniform, both women will come to find that maybe plans are meant to be changed. --- FEATURED: ★ @StoriesUndiscovered's "Lunch Hour Shorts" list (DEC 2022) Notice: Contains mentions of alcohol and past abuse. Word Count: +10k Genres: Romance (Contemporary), New Adult Published: July 17-27, 2022 Narrative: Third Person Limited, Past Tense

Caught in an abusive relationship with heart-throb country star, Ty Abbott, Mira Valdez yearns for a way out.... Unexpectedly, that way comes to her in the form of a young man named Jace Ó Seighin, who had been mistaken for an employee by her boss when trying to discreetly rob the store she worked at. With a secret of her own, Mira quickly bonds with Jace, as they have both promised to never let each other's secrets out. ...But what happens when Mira slowly starts to fall for Jace despite being with Ty?

Esoteric: adj. Understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest. A group of eight. Multiple disappearances appear around town. Bodies of the missing coming back dead. An unknown prosecutor. The citizens of Madison, Massachusetts are in an uproar as these unexplainable events occur. It started badly with the kid. It got worse as the missing and dead piled up. The deaths are brushed off as accidents, and the "murderer" behind bars. Yet, some know better. Some who can see things others cannot. Enter the "buddys club". A group of high school freshmen, attempting to survive the year. Determined to get to the bottom of these problems, they try to solve the problem through dangerous, contradictory ways. Navigating personal problems, rivalries, and of course the trouble in everyone's mind is the adventure of a lifetime. But, as relations flare and the trouble outside their doorstep becomes more real and horrifying, they must discover where their true allies and trust remain, and what they must do to save everyone around them. ***** TW: Gore, horror, death, murder. Huge thanks to @sulkytae for the wonderful cover and banner set! Featured (x1)

A short story from the Villain's point of view. An unseated King has only one goal. How to go about achieving it?

[CLOSED] Come one, come all to the Astania Community's Harvest Festival! We're in search of some great stories to last us through the chilly winter. No matter how big or small, all are welcome to make this harvest a bountiful one! If you'd like to throw your story into the pumpkin patch for reads and rewards, hop on the hayride to find out more! Cover thanks to @ink3dverse!

Do you want to write a novel in six months? Do you want a friendly community that will encourage you to hit your word count goals? Do you want plenty of inspiration for your next bestseller? Boy, do we have the challenge just for you! This challenge primarily takes place through our Discord server, The Writer's Hoard, but it will be translated to Wattpad in a few different ways. If you'd like to participate, you must join the server.