Icuawards2017 Stories

Hell has been hunting me for three years, two months, and eight days. Every time we meet, she leaves me bruised, bloodied, and broken. But she has a gift for me. And tonight, she finally gives it to me. Little do I realize that Hell has been trying to give me this gift all along. A gift I desperately need. A gift that I can use to fight my demons. Since that night, I haven't seen or heard from Hell. She is gone. She is hunting someone else now. Maybe even you. So ask yourself, what kind of gift is Hell trying to give you?

No family is perfect. We argue, we fight, we stop talking to each other but family still remains the most valuable aspect of our lives. I'm sure there are many interesting tales out there about different families. This is one.

In age of 25th century, we have conquer the space. Humanity rose up into one of the highest rank in the universe, surpass many alien races. Keith was one of an ordinary teenage in Blue Terra planet. He had an ordinary life, until they come to us... "Your race will be erased." In face of extinction, the technology that we proud of and our alliance with other alien races couldn't help us. No one could fight back against this unknown invader, until a miracle occurred. A factor that didn't predicted by even an entity of advance knowledge. The flow of humanity's fate changed like a cosmic storm, triggering chain effect that may prevent our extinction, but may also awakening an apocalypse. When forbidden knowledge granted to us, human, what will we use them for? Now Keith hunted by his own race for potential danger as his loyalty to humanity is questioned, searched and wanted by many other races, and threatened by the invaders as they would done anything to seize him. An ordinary man become key of our survival, and for our whole universe. An ordinary man create a change. This is the beginning of what exceed an intergalactic war... A war between worlds. ___________________________ Messiah of Stars (originally named Beyond The Stars) is an epic futuristic sci-fi space adventure with great action, high-leveled powerful battle, and intriguing plot with many backstory and side story all around the universe. Not only filled with diverse characters, the story also decorated with unique technology of each world/society, realistic and believable history and ideology and politic and any other system inside, including about the governments and their people. Highest Ranking: #525 in Science Fiction!

After so many years... All this rage I have built up inside me... Now you'll be able to see it. ...Wouldn't that be fun? ... Most people would be jumping for joy if they started a new life living in a huge mansion fit for royalty. Owen, who hates his family and everything they stand for, isn't one of them. Unfortunately for him, there's something else hidden in that mansion. A supernatural being with powers beyond our comprehension... And Owen just became that being's playmate. The fun he'll have will be eNdLeSs. ... Endless is a paranormal novel with a combination of supernatural and dark fantasy element, having both epic action and psychological horror. This story involve many otherworldly phenomena that transcend reality and logic, promising unexpected experience on every turn in Owen's daily life. ... Copyright: Zac Kember Cover: @Crimson_Scythe Highest Ranking: #206 in Paranormal

As the rising population goes beyond control, countries begin fighting over the scrap of resources left, and nobody can deny that it's the high time to take drastic measures. So inhumane policies begin to rise, and the government comes up with what they call, "The Shearing". Its rule is simple. Once a person commits a crime, his entire family bloodline shall be hunted down and killed no matter how big, how sparse, and how difficult it is to track every individual that's biologically related to the criminal. Byrne Holland turns desperate. Since the Holland family name has earned its place in the country's Kill Queue, Byrne's life suddenly hangs at the edge of a knife. From being a cashier lady, Byrne has to take a steep turn and change her whole identity; has to adapt to criminals' ways, and has to be with the criminals and other wanted, for it is the only way left to keep herself alive, while she and the wanted Oliver plots out a plan to save her sister. But would Byrne and Oliver be able to save her sister in time now that everyone is hunting them down?

2019 MERIDIAN WRITES AWARD WINNER - RoseGold Awards Runner-Up - Galaxy Book Contest Third Place Fantasy - Cassie has never believed in magic. Whatever her ailing aunt claims, and whatever Cassie wants to believe, fairies aren't real. The old storybook is just a storybook, and the whispering in the garden is just the wind. Tae has spent all his life watching children grow up and stop believing in magic. Every companion he's ever had, lost to the human world. All but one. When Tae and Cassie's worlds collide, both are instantly enchanted. Swept away to the magic of the faery world, Cassie thinks she's living a dream. But with the kingdom on the edge of disaster and the shadow of her aunt's illness hanging over her family, what begins as a fairytale quickly becomes complicated. Maybe deadly. Because someone is taking fae in the dead of night, and Cassie and Tae find themselves wrapped up at the center of it all with no idea which way to turn. Beneath every dazzling faery light of Arcatraissa is a shadow, and everybody, human and fae, has a secret to keep. Magic is a dangerous thing to dabble in, but old lies are infinitely more so. Cover by Roseanna White: http://www.roseannawhitedesigns.com Buy the full novel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/154125046X/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

"You are totally different aren't you?" He looked at me curiously . "Here I was, hoping you would ask me what has been on your mind since yesterday. I'm kinda disappointed but intrigued at the same time ." I really didn't know what to reply . I was honestly confused as to what he wanted me to do . "It's not in my nature to pry into people's lives . It is not in my place to do so unless you want me to . Besides I have mine to think about too... I have to go ..." With that I left . I had already said too much. It was going too fast for me to get a grip of . ............................ Ambitious, hardworking and independent I had no time for highschool drama .. My code was survive without fail and make it through life away from distractions and useless relations. Despite all that , it didn't stop him ....

Two young woman make choices that will forever change the kingdom of Nir. A remake of Maiden Heart Tri.

[ONGOING] Only one night left. Veteran FBI Special Agent Auditore is known as the best in what he does. But when the mysterious Ripper goes on a killing spree, leaving virtually no trace behind, Auditore faces his most challenging case yet. In his race against the clock, will Auditore be able to uncover the truth behind the mysterious Ripper? Time is ticking... Hit #486 on Mystery/Thriller.