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Welcome to the Tournament. The competition is lethal. The game is rigged. And the exit is locked. Sixteen-year-old Finn just wanted a normal life in the UK-focusing on his A-levels and killing it on the rugby pitch. Eleanor Joan just wanted to stay in Portland, surrounded by her family. Instead, both are violently ripped from Earth and dropped into Eider, a shifting, predatory city anchored to a world of volatile floating islands. They are the anomalies. As the only two humans accidentally dragged into a ruthless tournament of magical entities, they are surrounded by bloodthirsty creatures who view them as easy prey. In a realm built on deep illusions and treacherous alliances, survival requires pure instinct. Because in Eider, every victory breeds a new threat, and friendly faces are the most dangerous of all. Finn and Eleanor Joan don't want glory. But as the tournament narrows to a deadly wire, they realize the terrifying truth: the only way to tear open a portal back home is to trust each other, conquer the game, and seize the crown. Win the crown. Break the curse. Get back home. Chapters are uploaded every day! If you love high-stakes survival games, dark magic, and a cross-Atlantic duo fighting for their lives, hit that library button!

Set in 1804 Portugal. - He could not breathe. She was like a painting, like a sculpture, like the finest work he'd been honored to look upon. Her skin was the loveliest shade of deep brown. Indeed, she was kissed by the sun itself. So graciously beautiful. He was beside himself. Suddenly, he wished to be perfect. Perfectly mannered, perfectly good like Caspian, and perfectly sinless. But he was not. And if this woman were a friend, she would know his faults; she would know he was the reason Caspian and Keshiya faced difficulties. She knew. Her daringly captivating eyes told him. His heart was in his throat. - This is the story of a once pompous and godless Duke and a strong-willed and somewhat unforgiving seamstress falling in love against their will, but as God planned. - Book Four of the Tailored Short Story Collection. "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!" Isaiah 43:18 If you're looking for a swoony, heart-wrenching, redemptive, wholesome, Christian story under 50k words, The Tailored Short Story Collection is for you. The stories range in theme, but all feature romance, gentle and kind male leads, faithful, adorable, lovely, and gracious female leads, swoony moments, and potential tears and heartache, while Christ remains as the center. Book One: Captured Book Two: By The Way (One Shot) Book Three: Keshiya Book Four: The Apothecary's Daughter - Published: June 22, 2026 Completed:

When Daniel and his twin sister stumble across their mom's old journal, they expect recipes or grocery lists-not riddles, challenges, and Bible verses woven into a mysterious scavenger hunt. At first, Daniel wants nothing to do with it. But the clues tug them deeper into their mom's world-forcing the twins, their best friend, and even their distant dad to face memories, secrets, and truths they've been avoiding. Each clue isn't just a puzzle-it's a lesson about courage, trust, and faith drawn from the Book of Daniel. As they chase answers from the fridge to the firepit, from hidden notes to forgotten keepsakes, the family discovers that the journal isn't only about the past. It's a map leading them back to each other. Full of humor, heart, and a dash of mystery, this story is about more than solving riddles. It's about family, faith, and finding hope in the hardest places.

I met up with a boy who was always gone by autumn. He told me he lived in a house on top of a small hill. We met every summer until we didn't. Now all he's left me is the red bag I made him and questions on why he'd gone missing.

"When you meet someone, treat them as if they are going through the hardest time in their life and 80% of the time you'll be right." A boy struggling financially. A suicidal girl. A tough guy with family problems. A bullied boy. A misunderstood girl. While everyone else's eyes glide over these secret sides of these teen's lives, one girl has the knack and the heart for noticing. Her name is Addie Alexander. Updates on Fridays! (Hopefully... if you support the story, I want to update more. Thank you so much!)

Maya She lives in a small town with a lot of love. She goes through grave difficulties while she shuffles her memories. One memory has held her prisoner. She fights through, to produce better days, and she is rewarded for never giving up. Maya, she will be just fine...if...

Homeless, living on the streets of New York, Emma won't let her unfortunate circumstances get her down. When she meets Julia, a volunteer at the soup kitchen, Emma's life takes a turn for the better, but her son, Jack, wants nothing to do with her. When she falls into the rhythm of a comfortable life, going back to being homeless can't be an option, but Jack keeps getting in her way of happiness. Tragedy shaped Jack's belief that homeless people are nothing but drug addicts and alcoholics. He adamantly protests when his mother invites Emma to share in their Thanksgiving dinner, but Emma is not what he expected. Jack is forced to reflect on his past and come to grips with the fact that his anger colors his view. Charlie is an angel set to earth to grant two Christmas wishes, an easy task, or so he thought; that was before he met Emma and Jack. Will Jack's perception of the homeless change his opinion of Emma and open his heart? Or will memories and guilt hold him back?

Colin Bridgerton is back from a 6 month expedition for his derby tour; having to visit Eygpt, India, and even China to compete internationally. He is now back just in time for his eldest brother's wedding. While away his ex-best friend also returned from a year business trip in the States promoting her debut for her new book. The two clash when they reunite at the family occasion. ------------------------ Fanfic inspired and based on the Bridgerton books and series; original characters from either series and any pictures incorporated into my story are not mine nor belong to me. Inspired by the show and books. Thank you.

The year is 1888. Secrets begin to unfurl when Frank Forester arrives to court Sarah Lawrence. His idea to stay turns into a need to get her out of town. At each turn, surprises arrive. The trip to the ranch does not go as expected and Jacob Forester also finds things going wrong. He's agreed to ride with the Rangers once again, and ends up meeting Taylor Daniels. She's young, vulnerable, and heading to see her Aunt Bess, who he knows is the owner of the saloon in Clear Creek. Jacob understands she doesn't know, so he offers her work at the ranch. The fact that he finds himself wanting to take care of her creates another problem. If his sister was home, instead of traveling to meet her new husband's family in Oklahoma, things wouldn't be such a mess. Nothing goes as one thinks it should, except for Gregor who seems to always anticipate trouble.

Sam Paine knew exactly two things: That Mrs. Oliver was in the family way, and that the bump on his head was there to remind him never to congratulate expectant mothers again. It wasn't the first time someone had had an adverse reaction to something Sam said, but it was the first time a chain of gossip ended with a report card burning a hole in his pocket, some yarn, and an idea-an idea that maybe Sam was bound for more than counting change. -Complete-

Carter wasn't a runner. Never was and never will be. But what happened when her Dad forces her to go to a summer camp all about running? Find out in Camp Runaway.

In Aletheia, where words can shape reality, Heidi carries a quiet power she barely understands: the ability to stand, to speak, and to trust that even the smallest whispered prayer is heard. Book 1/6

Sixteen-year-old Lourdes has spent her life living in the shadow of a ghost. She's haunted by her mother's mysterious past and bewitchingly good looks. Speaking of "bewitching," Lourdes has spent her childhood being hunted by the townspeople of Lavenham, a small English town. They believe that her mother was a witch and that she, too, inherited that. Lourdes daydreams of marrying a wealthy man with good breeding despite everyone hoping that she will marry someone of little importance because of her past. That nearly happens when she falls for a poor farmer called Seymour. Now safe, Lourdes still battles with the rumors since she jokingly casts spells on people and pretends that she can predict the future. But she is determined to give him up to reach her full potential and bring herself up in the world by securing a good match for herself. But when her uncle Silas tells her that he's arranged for her to marry 'new money,' Spaniard Rhys Iberra, her dreams for better things come crashing down. With her future at risk, Lourdes reasons that if she can prove that neither she nor her mother was a witch, she will be free to marry whomever she wants. Rhys Iberra knows the real truth behind why Silas is determined to marry off his niece to him. As a gambler, he sees the rarity that comes with hitting the jackpot. If Rhys marries Lourdes, Silas promises him a living, a handsome estate to match. As long as he keeps his mouth shut about the past, he'll not only be out of debt, but he'll be a rich man. As Lourdes's determination to uncover the truth grows. Rhys is left scrabbling to keep his and Silas's secret buried. But as he gets close to Lourdes. He finds himself falling in love with her and threatened by Seymour's love for her; he's tempted to risk it all and uncover the secrets of the past, all for love.

Dan, a young hunter in a kingdom wary of witches. Dan begins his day in a rush, unaware that a seemingly ordinary hunt will change his life forever. After a series of unfortunate events, including him being separated from his friend Bod, Dan finds himself at the mercy of the feared "Witch of the Woods." Expecting danger, he is instead met with an unexpected kindness from the witch, a mysterious figure with pale skin, white hair, and an air of mystery. She tends to his wounds and offers him shelter, forcing Dan to question everything he believed the church to say and what he's been taught to fear. (This story was written near the end of 2023. I wish to add to the story. the lore is changed a bit. Just no big changes) Writer note: the two chapters that are out will be rewritten. Mostly about the church. Will be updated as (updated)

It's been months since that fateful night on a doorstep when Timothy accidentally blurted "I love you" to his favorite cook's assistant. Ever since that moment, Timothy has been a dead man walking--at least, in his own estimation. How could he break the news of their understanding to his parents and live to tell about it? And yet, the date is set: December 24th, Christmas Eve. He has six days to prepare himself. Six days before what's unknown becomes known, and he'll find out whether the Christmas he's read about in books could be real.

There is something more than tea growing at the paper-flower house, a quaint tea plantation, and something more than just tea brewing. When a young man comes from overseas to Red Valley he shakes up the norms and leaves a sweet and sour taste in the traditional palete of staunch village elders. To what lengths will they go to retain their hold on the people and avoid an inevitable cultural dilution.

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Every myth has a kernel of truth that withstands the weathering of time and civilization. They live today. Humanity's lore, passed down from hand to hand, has only adapted with the ages. A world of wonder has always been beyond our fingertips, but like all things, humans strive to destroy it. To harness it as weapons of mass destruction and wreak havoc, therefore vanquishing any remaining piece of magic, history, and the unbreakable truth that humanity has become--- and always been--- more.

Witchspawn. Rotbringer. Child of Darkness. There are many names for someone born under a Warmoon, and Rhoa Strongcastle has heard them all. It doesn't help that on the night she was born, the Rot arrived, bringing sickness in its wake. In spite of the suspicion surrounding her, Rhoa works hard, training to become a Keeper like her father and brothers, guarding the ancient monster locked in the tower above Ardusk. But every twenty-one years the Warmoon rises again, and under its pull the monster grows stronger. With her twenty-first birthday less than a fortnight away, Rhoa's family is preparing for a new battle to keep the monster from breaking free and unleashing fiery havoc on everyone in its path. Things are not going according to plan. Tragedy leaves Rhoa to defend the Strongcastle fortress alone, and she makes the terrifying discovery that the Rot is more dangerous than she ever imagined - and it is coming for the tower. As threats to the fortress mount from multiple directions, Rhoa faces an impossible dilemma: trust what she knows or throw all of her hope on the very thing she fears. Open Novella Contest 2020