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Mari thought that coming home to a ghost town was bad. It turns out it's worse having to attend her estranged father's wedding and letting her childhood best friend break down the walls she carefully built. ***** Mari Chasey's life is suspended. She returns to her hometown in a cold November day following her mother's death, after years of studying abroad in Europe. Pinewood is sleepy in the bitter cold, the deserted shoreline stretching further than she can reach, but that's okay. Mari is good with temporary things and at not lingering. She's not planning to stay for long, just enough to sort out her mother's affairs without poking at open wounds. Then her father returns. Jack Chasey, former renowned superstar, absent for most of her childhood, is getting married to a woman Mari hardly knows. He gets to begin again, build something new, while Mari grapples with a fractured life and all the scattered pieces of herself. Her mother was supposed to live forever; Jack was mercurial and always at arm's length. But now he's here to stay. Enter Kinney St. James. Once Mari's closest friend, then another person that passed by like a comet, she still knows Mari and all the shards of her. Even the sharper ones. In the stillness of winter, Mari reconnects with the quiet life Jack always wanted for her, the softer parts of her that only Kinney can tap into, and what it truly means to be her mother's daughter. ***** Open Novella Contest -- prompts 24, 29, 46, & 77 © 2026 caterina george // all rights reserved

A small coastal town that looks peaceful in the daytime but feels eerie at night. The town has a reputation: every few years, someone disappears. No one talks about it

Lenora Cullen works part time at Ocean Brew, a secluded coastal coffee shop. It's important as a stepping stone for her future. However, she did not expect her life would take a turn when she accidentally spilled coffee on Brian Dormer, an aspiring writer with as much issues as hers. That one unpredictable moment is about to change the lives of these two strangers, forming a surprising and life-changing friendship. - #ONC2026 PROMPT 19: When you accidentally spill coffee on someone, the moment that should've ruined your day becomes the beginning of a surprising and life-changing friendship.

Claire learned many things through the death of her mom; her Realizations of Loss, how to pretend you're fine, and how to run from the past. Taken in by aunt and moved to the small town of Brookedale on the North Carolina coast, Claire wanted to escape the pain and the life she found herself living. Having become a recluse, she struggles to reconnect with the town her mom grew up in and she had once loved herself. She attempts to find herself again, reignite the light in her, but she finds herself confronting the haunting past every time she seems to get better. Told through the lenses of a teenager dealing with tragic loss, this story explores the complexity of someone grieving not only a loved one, but a life they once had. Formerly titled 'Losing Everything'

The Crow family is as old as Warbler Bay itself, among its earliest settlers who painstakingly constructed our beloved port town from its nascent days. Timothy and Victoria Crow spearheaded the settlement's establishment along the sea coast. It took the crew four years to complete the future home of the Crow family, during which time Timothy and Victoria welcomed three children into the world: Diana, Mary, and Isaac Crow. It was rumored that Isaac had many partners in his time, some more willing than others. One infamous night, he set his sights on a young lady at a tavern despite warnings about her mysterious past. Isaac pursued her relentlessly. She rebuffed his advances, but Isaac was not accustomed to rejection. If only he had heeded the warnings about her.

The Fish Ghost story revolves around a mysterious spectral presence haunting a coastal town's waters. As the tale unfolds, locals discover a connection between the ghost and an unsolved marine mystery, leading to a suspenseful journey of unraveling secrets and confronting the supernatural. The narrative explores themes of redemption, environmental impact, and the delicate balance between the spirit world and the ocean realm.

In the picturesque coastal town of Coral Bay, Sophie Reynolds arrives with a camera in hand and a heart yearning for renewal. After a painful breakup, she seeks solace and inspiration in this vibrant community filled with art, nature, and new possibilities. As a travel photographer, Sophie has always captured the beauty of the world, but now she must learn to find beauty within herself. Enter Ethan Carter, a talented local artist struggling with self-doubt and the weight of expectations. Despite his incredible talent, Ethan feels trapped by the fear of failure, causing him to retreat into his shell. When Sophie and Ethan meet at an art exhibit, their connection is instant, igniting a spark of creativity and hope for both. As they explore the town together-wandering along sunlit beaches and sharing stories under starry skies-they encourage each other to confront their pasts. But as their relationship deepens, old wounds resurface, leading to misunderstandings that threaten to tear them apart. With the pressure of Ethan's upcoming art exhibit looming over him, Sophie must decide whether to support him through his struggles or protect her own heart. Together, they must navigate the tumultuous waters of love, self-discovery, and the pursuit of dreams.

Romantic Comedy | Drama | Mystery What happens when seven K-pop stars decide to swap the spotlight for a quiet life in a coastal town? 🌟🕶️ Join Emily, a local café owner, as she unknowingly crosses paths with seven mysterious men who are much more than they appear. From a smooth-talking chef 🍳 to a quiet artist 🎨, a deep-thinking bookstore assistant 📚, a positive dance instructor 💃, a mysterious stranger who always saves the day 💫, a talented photographer 📸, to an athletic gym-goer 🏋️‍♂️-each has a hidden past and a heart full of surprises. As Emily's life gets tangled in their world of humor, romance, and unexpected friendships, she'll learn that sometimes the most epic stories are the ones that find you when you least expect it. 💖 Ready for a love story with a twist? Dive into EPIC 7 and discover the secrets they've been hiding! 🌟❤️

⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☁︎ Zoé thought this summer would be quiet. Until the whispers started. Until the boy with secrets touched her heart. Until the truth turned deadly. Now she's caught in a game of lies, love, and danger, and someone is watching her every move. ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☁︎

"The Weight of Regret: An Ocean of Guilt" Anna Leclair has spent years trying to escape her past mistakes and the weight of her guilt. But when her abusive ex-boyfriend, Michael Davenport, returns to town, Anna's life is turned upside down. Michael becomes fixated on Anna, causing tension and fear in her small coastal community. As the tension between Anna and Michael reaches a breaking point, Anna is forced to confront her past and defend herself against Michael's abuse. But the consequences of her actions leave Anna consumed by guilt and struggling to move forward. Will Anna be able to overcome the weight of her guilt and find a way to move on with her life? Or will the past continue to haunt her, threatening to destroy everything she holds dear?

|| The Most Dangerous Creatures Are Those Who Remain Silent - B.B.W || After the abrupt events of only a month ago, the sleepy town of Black Pines has, slowly but surely, returned to it's state of a docile small town on the coast of Washington. Unbeknownst to the citizens, however, a storm is coming - a storm coming to destroy the last of a species and its allies. The hunters, vampires, and druids are bizarrely silent, with no word from any of them since the battle. Even Raven has gone silent, not even a feather can be found. Malia's suspicion only grows when a mysterious werecoyote trespasses on her territory, claiming to have information on the elusive kitsune. While Malia focuses on this new player in this dark game of life, Megan and Artemis stay on their toes in the now stricter hunter clan. With Megan on spot as the new heir to be leader, she must hide her breaking mind, while Artemis' loyalties grow weaker and weaker by the second as she dangerously reaches out to touch the forbidden fruit. A fog is on the horizon of Black Pines, threatening to take the small town in a new descent of horror. What sanctuary is there for the victim whose monsters live in their mind?

Seventeen-year-old Calla Thorne arrives in the coastal town of Meridian Bay carrying two things: a cassette tape of her mother singing the same song seventeen different ways, and a curse that lets her predict when people are going to die. After her mother's suicide-which Calla predicted but couldn't prevent-she takes a bus to Meridian Bay, a coastal town where fog rolls in like forgotten memories and cats gather in patterns that seem too deliberate to be coincidence. She rents a room from Mrs. Chen, who makes jasmine tea and asks no questions about the weight Calla carries. The local library becomes her refuge, where she meets River, a librarian who understands that some people are born to see things others cannot. Thomas, the lighthouse keeper, shepherds the dying toward peaceful endings. Like Calla, he carries a gift that feels more like a curse. The snails that appear after each death leave silver trails in spirals, as if writing messages in a language neither of them can read. But something else moves through Meridian Bay, something that feeds on shock and unexpected endings. It has been watching Thomas, growing hungry as he transforms chaotic deaths into gentle transitions. Now it has noticed Calla. The entity calls to her through dreams of a place called the Mirror Coast, where all unheeded warnings go to echo. There, her predictions would finally be believed. There, she could save everyone she's ever tried to warn. But some gifts aren't meant to bring comfort. Some truths exist not to be believed, but simply to be spoken into a world that needs preparing for what's coming, whether it wants to listen or not. When Calla must choose between the Mirror Coast and the real world, she discovers that the loneliest burden becomes lighter when shared with others who understand that seeing clearly is both gift and responsibility. A story about prophecy, community, and learning that home isn't where you're understood-it's where you're needed.

Mira and Tommy take a quiet walk along an unusually empty boardwalk, the wind pulling at Mira's shawl and teasing Tommy's detective-style hat. But something isn't right; the waves lap, the wind whispers, yet the world feels off. When Tommy investigates a strange, rhythmic flapping behind the market stalls, he stumbles upon something he was never meant to see. In that moment, Mira, gripped by creeping dread no longer recognizes Tommy as the man she knew. And when she runs, she leaves behind more than just her fear.

Sixteen-year-old Eleanor, also called Elle, has always felt a special bond with the sea that borders her quiet town of Brinevale. Every hundred years, a rare celestial event called the Sun Tide renews the delicate balance between the land and ocean. But this year, the Sun Tide arrives early, bringing strange currents, vanishing fish, and unsettling omens. When Elle discovers the Heart of the Tide, a shimmering, ancient shell pulsing with ocean magic, she realizes she holds the key to restoring harmony. Greedy traders and treasure hunters soon descend on Brinevale, hoping to claim the relic's power for themselves. Guided by the whispered songs of the Daughters of the Sea, mysterious spirits who once saved Brinevale from ruin, Elle must protect the Heart, uncover her late mother's hidden legacy, and find the courage to perform the Sun Tide ritual before the coastline is lost forever. Through shimmering tide pools, secret legends, and a song that can calm the waves, Elle learns that true strength comes from trust, hope, and the unbreakable bond between the sea and those who love it.

When lifelong orphan Soulen Caddavid moves to a seaside town in Newfoundland with his newest set of foster parents, he immediately starts looking for a reason to run away back to the USA. Instead he finds a reason to stay-his new friend, Sunshine Crickett. Crickett is different from the other kids in town... much nicer, for one, but also more mysterious. Finally Crickett lets Soulen in on his secret... he is the protecter of an ancient key that leads to a huge chest of gold. But nothing is as it seems in Cormorant Cove...

When River is sent to spend the summer with her grandparents in the sleepy coastal town of Bluebell Bay, she's less than thrilled. The harbor, the narrow cobblestone streets, and the small-town faces are a far cry from the bustling city she's always known. But as the days pass, River begins to uncover the quiet magic of the town-the laughter of old friends, the gentle rhythm of the tides, and the unexpected warmth of people who remember her before she even remembers them. Between helping at the family inn, wandering the harbor, and discovering the little joys tucked in every corner of Bluebell Bay, River starts to realize that life here might not be so unbearable after all. And when someone familiar from summers past appears, she finds herself opening up to more than just the town... A sweet, slow-burning story of finding home, friendship, and first sparks of romance by the sea.

Amara Daniels - 22, an aspiring fashion designer who just finished university. She's creative, optimistic, but sometimes doubts her own abilities. Ethan Cole - 25, a young entrepreneur who runs a small but growing coffee shop. He's charming, hardworking, but cautious with love after a past heartbreak.

A single letter was all her mother left behind. With all the money she has left, Emma heads for St. Bastien, a small, picturesque town off the coast of Maine. She comes looking for answers, but will she stay for love?