Astaniabooks Stories

Edited Version! Top Rankings #3 In Werewolf, #5 In Supernatural, #1 in Femalealpha! In a world where she can barely make a stand, Branwen Warren will learn to lead as the first female Alpha. Anxious throughout her life Branwen, or Bran to her only friends, Toby and Rowan, are attacked one night by...unnatural assailants. The next full moon, Bran realises she has been thrust into a whole new world, one that she should have always known, but tragic circumstances have distanced her from. Follow her as she comes to terms with her abilities and adjusts to become a leader, embracing the strange new voice in her head that is telling her Toby is much more than a friend...

[UNDER EDITING] The princess. A role more symbolic than powerful, a position more caging than liberating. A life more dreadful than joyous. It's a wonder to the people why Princess Lantana ran from her position. Yet, free in the forest, Lantana never felt more jubilant. The General. A man of stoic brutality, his name laced with fear tied to the battlefield. A man who's surprisingly level-headed for a man of war, yet wholly devoted to the crown. When the General returns Lantana to her gilded lifestyle, she's swept into a world of ballgowns and delicacies, yet tension is simmering beneath the golden folds of her dresses or the foundations of the castle. Tension pulled from the deepest roots of the world, pressure waiting to explode. For the King made a dreadful bargain, one with divine consequences. *** TW: Descriptions of violence, war, death, mild swearing. As stated, I'm undergoing editing and am too lazy to change all the banners in the chapters one by one, so I'll be doing it gradually. Chapters edited: 7/40 Huge thanks to @redflowers- for the beautiful banner and @wandology for the cover and banners! Featured (x1) @fantasy

Young 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 & II COMPLETED!} *** - 'The Hunger Games' X 'Arcane' X 'Fallout' - Queer rivals to lovers - 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

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Eliora May, a lifetime citizen of Maplemaw, is something many women are not. Literate. An activist. But these become hard to complete as all is stripped away from her with the coming of unexpected news. Marriage and war between the faeires and elves of Ilkaphene. A land of magic, where flowers and fungi grow as tall as their castles. Where forest creatures live in harmony. A land of peace. A land where a fairy married an elf. A fairy princess marrying an elf princess at that. Eliora begins to hear rumors of the war. How it was destroying an ethereal land. And, worst of all, how women were being silenced to prevent more "corruption". As the war and its standards begin to seep into Elvangmort, changing Eliora's home into one of constrictions, hushed whispers, and worst of all, a hatred toward women, she knows that she must do something to save her freedom and the freedoms of those around her. *** This is my submission for ONC 2025! Main prompt: 33. In a time when same-sex marriage was still a stigma, two kings defy convention and marry each other-igniting a conflict that threatens to spark a world war Secondary prompts: 43. During a wartime book ban, a young woman discovers love letters hidden in the margins of a historical book. As she reads, she unravels a mystery about her family and finds love of her own. 96. The road you've traveled almost every day of your life begins to change-transforming it into a dark, terrifying place right before your eyes. 109. In secret, a group of women forms a book club during the ban on reading. As they sneak around town exchanging books, they form unexpected friendships, navigate their love lives, and uncover hidden strengths and passions. Story playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qRA9ENIMuYf6UuYmtXlkd?si=6yrjpvyWSwWC9nz-URZq3g TW: Abuse, homophobia, violence, death The beautiful cover and banner were created by @sulkytae! Featured: (x1) @fantasy

Glimpse into the future with the tales of tomorrow. A collection of science fiction short stories.

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.

The last thing Rarity Kaczmarek ever wanted to do is stand out... But when you have the name of a literal children's cartoon character, that's near impossible. Still, despite that, Rarity tries to keep to herself, becoming less of a person and more of a silhouette... and keeping out of the spotlight seems to be working... Well, that's until she winds up at a party where she hooks up with the school's most popular girl: Rosalie Kaplan. Afterwards, Rarity tries to hide herself once more, only to be paired up with Rose for a class project. Expecting the worst because of that one night at the party, Rarity is bewildered when Rose offers a friendship... She's the head cheerleader. She's hot, rich, and can have any guy she wants... Why choose Rarity? It makes Rarity ponder if that one night at the party was truly a mistake or not.

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.

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?

"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

In the heart of downtown Toronto, as winter sets in, a high-powered vice president reflects on the pressures of his demanding corporate job. After yet another late night at work, he realizes he has forgotten an important file at the office. As he turns to retrieve it, he is suddenly attacked by a hooded figure-his former manager, whom he fired for embezzlement. In a shocking confrontation, the man stabs him multiple times, leaving him bleeding on the sidewalk as chaos erupts around him. 
In his final moments, he grapples with regret, longing for his family and the life he could have led. Just as darkness envelops him, he hears a strange voice announcing his transfer to another world and bestowing upon him the name "Viktor" and the class of "Monarch." 
When he regains consciousness, he finds himself in an opulent room, lying beside a beautiful woman who calls him "my prince" before closing her eyes for the last time. A frantic maid bursts in, calling for help, and soon a king enters, revealing that the woman is the queen. Amidst the mourning, the king cradles Viktor, promising to love him as he carries him away, setting the stage for an extraordinary journey of rebirth and destiny.

There's no bond like a girl and her first dog. And, once it's all said and done, there's no loss like it, either. Hugo has lived a long, happy life with Bay, his one and only human. When their time together comes to an end, Hugo watches Bay's life unfold from an afterlife designed just for dogs. While Hugo watches from Dog Heaven, Bay makes a grief-stricken wish from the heart and Hugo vows to answer it for her, even if she doesn't know it. Forced to watch the rest of Bay's life unfold from a distance, Hugo plots to bring joy back to her, and he knows just how to do it. Content warning: pet loss ONC 2024 entry, prompt 24: A wish made from the heart is always answered, sooner or later. Total word count: 23,049 Recognition: - 2024 Open Novella Contest Shortlist - Contemporary Lit Experimental list - Ambassador's Slice of Life list - Ambassador's Reads list - Featured in February 2025 Ambassador's Recommendations

✨🔹 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

The Curse of Mysterious Love is a romantic fiction novel that follows the story of Lily, a woman who meets a mysterious man named Jack. As she gets to know Jack, she learns that he is cursed to be forever alone. Lily decides to do everything in her power to help Jack break the curse, and the two of them embark on a perilous journey together. As they travel through dangerous terrain and face unexpected obstacles, their love for each other grows stronger. However, they soon discover that the curse is more powerful than they ever imagined, and it may force them apart forever. The Curse of Mysterious Love is a tale of love, sacrifice, and the power of fate.

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) @mystery

「When」the NIX, corporation born from the past, establish in the world of 23rd century, it have become different...Yet, at the same time...Similar. 「Who」reshapes the society for everyone lives in the present. United, harmony and prosper, as corruption, poverty, war and crime disappears...Three was once Four. 「Where」anything can be fulfilled, something to accomplishes, everything that is expected to be in a paradise, it is flawless, perfect...Too...Perfect. 「What」within this seemingly idyllic life, has already emerged from the darkness of the cosmos, the malevolent extraterrestrial entity known as the Voids 「Why」the humans have suddenly evolves and adapt themselves to combat the Voids by manifesting unearthly abilities as Quasars...Converged. 「How」the facade shattered, as the story unfolds, revealing a grim reality. The battle for existence against the unknown forces that threaten to consume all...Fight the future.

Many words can describe the mighty General, Graeme Blackwoode. Handsome, intimidating, and stoic. Lovestruck wouldn't be one. Yet, the warrior crumbled to one of life's most delicate emotions. Love. Love in one of the most inconvenient of times. Love with a special woman, a fighter like him. Threats from the neighboring country of Ravennisse, a kingdom built on land and power seek to conquer Oriad's land, in the tragedy known as war. Graeme seeks to act as a general, hoping to keep his kingdom out of war. Yet, he is balancing his romance, for not everyone would approve of what he's become. *** Disclaimer: This is the prequel to Lantana but you do not need to read that book and this can be enjoyed on its own! TW: Descriptions of violence, mild swearing, war The beautiful cover and banner set was designed by @redflowers-!