Middlegrade Stories

Rin lives on Lantern's Keep, an important lighthouse dedicated to steering the Kindred away from storms and cliffs atop the dragons they ride. Nearby lives a skull-like cave, and inside....hundreds and hundreds of....eggs. Dragon eggs. Once a year, the Holy Temple escorts the newest recruits hoping to become Kindred into bonding with an egg to hatch, raise, and train. But on this night, the singing of the Holy Temple's Choioisier cannot drown out the sound of...music. Where is it coming from? Rin is just the type to find out. GENRES: **fantasy,** middle grade, coming of age, magical school, dragons ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ First draft/second concept version A Sound Dragon Quartet Novel Project's Current Word Count: ~9k

In the enchanting sequel to "A Sweet Magic", Hex, the sorcerer, finds himself on a perilous journey to rescue his beloved Rose from the clutches of the devious Prince Horace and the wicked witch Agnes. With the help of an unlikely ally, Chester the toad, Hex must navigate through treacherous forests, outsmart cunning goblins, and confront his inner demons. Meanwhile, Cathy and her brother Jake are thrust into the heart of the fairy realm, where they must rely on their wits and courage to survive. As secrets unravel and alliances are tested, the siblings discover that magic is not just about spells and potions, but about the strength of the heart and the power of love. Will Hex succeed in his quest, and can Cathy and Jake find their way back home? Dive into a world of mystery, adventure, and magic.

2,180 days without a single friend. Online school doesn't save me from the pain. If you've made it this far, then you've cared about me more than my teachers and parents combined. It sounds performative if I tell you that I am just another bullied kid trying to survive, but I don't know if I am. *** Solomon Handler's nightmares have returned-and this time, they are becoming more real. Like every other problem in his life, Solomon tries to push them away, but these visions want something. And they are coming to collect. As the world around him begins to crumble, Solomon is forced to confront the horrors that torment him whether he is awake or asleep.

When twelve-year-old Tarin Neel arrives in his ancestral village in Sri Lanka, he expects nothing more than heat, humidity, and old stories. But the legends turn out to be terrifyingly real. A demon king long thought sealed beyond the skies is stirring, and the cracks between worlds are widening. Thrown into a universe of floating kingdoms, shifting forests, and magical rifts, Tarin discovers he is part of a bloodline destined to protect the fragile balance between Earth and Dharmara. Armed with only his wits, a mysterious khadga-inspired sword, and a fierce heart, he must navigate impossible tests, deadly creatures, and secrets that could unravel everything he loves. With loyal friends at his side-a disciplined warrior princess, a mischievous shapeshifter, and a sage-in-training-Tarin learns that courage isn't about skill, it's about choices. And sometimes, the greatest battles are fought not with magic, but with trust, heart, and the bravery to face what you've always feared. A whirlwind of adventure, mystery, and heart, Tarin Neel and the Demon of Dharmara is perfect for readers who love epic journeys, magical worlds, and heroes who are ordinary kids thrust into extraordinary destinies.

Episode 1: Little Fingers, Big Dreams Aden has always loved the piano. But now, watching his little stepbrother Freddie play with effortless brilliance, he feels a mix of longing, jealousy, and something deeper he cannot name. Between stolen glances, summer afternoons, and the swaying bougainvillea outside his window, Aden realizes one truth: music and Freddie will never let him forget who he is. Episode 2: Ducks, Dreams, and Divided Hearts Aden struggles between his dreams and his family's expectations, while Lisa, his classmate, chases runaway ducks in her backyard. Two worlds pull him in different directions, but where does his heart truly belong? Episode 3: Melodies in the Air During lunch break at St. Mathew's High School, Aden finds a quiet moment under the banyan tree with his cheerful classmate Lisa. As the schoolyard buzzes with laughter, lunch boxes, and the smell of warm sambhar, Aden feels the familiar pull of music stirring inside him, dreams that refuse to stay silent. Episode 4: Notes of Doubt A visit to Mrs. Koshy brings unexpected news: the school is organising a musical-and both Aden and Freddie are expected to participate. For Aden, the opportunity is both thrilling and terrifying. Competing with his prodigy brother could finally prove his worth... or confirm his father's belief that music is Freddie's gift alone.

What if you got trapped inside Minecraft - and dying meant dying for real? Steve (10) and Alex (12) signed up for a simulation experiment. Three days inside their favourite game. No big deal. Then extraction failed. The mobs became real. And the villagers started thinking for themselves. Now they're fighting to protect a village called Millbrook, making allies who'd die for them (and some who do), and crossing a world that gets more dangerous with every chapter - pillager raids, frozen mountains, and a pale forest full of things that only move when you're not looking. But the worst part? The simulation is learning from them. Their fears. Their memories. Their knowledge of the game. And it's building something from everything they know. Updates weekly. Complete story - 21 chapters.

Pedro and Jeff are not your average heroes... and that might be the problem. Armed with questionable plans, unmatched confidence, and absolutely zero coordination, this unlikely duo is determined to bring justice to the city - one glorious mistake at a time. With capes flying, gadgets misfiring, and villains scratching their heads, Pedro & Jeff prove that saving the day doesn't always go according to plan. Sometimes it goes way, way worse. But somehow? It still works.

Morvah's dad drowned at sea six years ago. At least... that's what everyone believes. On a family trip to Switzerland, Morvah sees him. Alive. Watching her from the mountains. When she follows, she crosses into Mirror Mountain - a dangerous realm ruled by the mysterious Eagle King, where reflections lie and nothing is what it seems. With only Yves - a boy who can turn into a white fox - at her side, Morvah must uncover her hidden gift, face her fear of mirrors, and discover the truth about her father. But some truths are sharper than glass. And love may be the key that shatters everything.

GRAVITY FALLS meets INVADER ZIM in this middle-grade illustrated tale about a family's summer vacation journey that's out of this world! Twelve-year-old Nash Asterfield and his younger sister Trisha wake up on the first day of summer vacation only to find their house adrift in outer space. Their eccentric, genius scientist father has transformed his home into a starship--not just for a madcap joyride, but also to force his two children to overcome years of vicious sibling rivalry. As they embark on an intergalactic quest filled with alien encounters and looming cosmic conflicts, they must learn that the only way to save the worlds around them is to finally understand each other--before Earth's fate hangs in the balance, too.

Ellis never meant to find the end of the rainbow. Two years ago, Ellis Carr lost everything when a violent storm took his parents-two fearless storm chasers who vanished into the sky and were never found. Since then, storms have terrified him. Now living on his grandfather's quiet farm, Ellis tries to keep his world small and safe. But one night, the sky does something impossible. A glowing ring of lightning forms above the fields, spilling colors across the clouds like a living rainbow. When Ellis follows the strange pull of a red handkerchief his mother once gave him, he discovers a hidden door at the very end of the rainbow. Beyond it lies a magical realm filled with fairies, strange creatures, and a growing darkness known only as The Shadow. If Ellis wants to save this world-and perhaps uncover the truth about what really happened to his parents-he will have to face the very storms he fears most. Some doors change everything. And some storms were never meant to be chased.

Eliza didn't mean to fall into another world. One moment she was chasing her friend across the playground. The next, she was tumbling through a rainbow waterfall, landing in a place where frogs fall calmly, bears are made of honey, and salmon wear floaties. But this world is not as whimsical as it seems. Something is draining the color from the land-and from the creatures who live here. Something the frightened animals call the Black Queen. Eliza has a gift. Her emotions have color. Her tears can heal. But every time she gives a piece of herself away, she has less to hold onto. In a world where a queen takes and takes and is never full, what happens to a girl who keeps giving? The Girl Who Spilled Blue is a middle grade fantasy about sacrifice, grief, and the colors we leave behind.

Ethan is an average middle schoolboy. His life goes on as usual until he decides to purchase a notebook which happens to be magical. A dragon is released into the world, and Ethan finds himself in the middle of an adventure.

Wendell Chestna is the complete package; he's a beautiful prince with riches and has not a fault inside of him. A made-up fantasy because of his royal position, but he is only human. A high title doesn't just produce false assumptions, but it's quite difficult to determine the sincerity of people's kindness. His father's recent death after a long war leaves Wendell in a stressful predicament. Their law dictates the eldest son must claim the throne upon reaching seventeen years of age, which he will turn in the next three months. Making matters even worse, his mother sets an arranged marriage with some nobleman's daughter. This union would grant them an ally in this nation, all at the cost of her hand, but she is not the girl Wendell plans to wed. Instead, he hopes to make a sweet peasant-one who dwells in the poorest village-his lifelong companion, Kana Littleton. Queen Althelia proposes a simple deal. If the lovestruck boy can get a favorable answer before the set time limit, he is free to espouse her over Blanche. These conditions are generous enough; however, will Kana accept him for the right reasons? Is her love a pure, honest emotion from within or only swayed by his status and wealth? Under a foreign boy persona, Wendell will discover if they're truly meant to marry. But as lies start piling up to conceal his double life, whose heart is really being put to the test? Meanwhile, another war thought to have ended is slowly approaching... Cover by: mahiramateen13 Banners by: lantea- Achievements~ 🏅Round three Ambys 2025 qualifier 🏅Added to Fake And Arranged Relations reading list by @romance 9/5/24 🏅 Added to DiverseLit Humor reading list by @humor 11/22/24 🏅Added to Diverse Fiction reading list by @Ambassadors 1/14/25 🏅 Added to Humor Spotlight reading list by @humor 🎖️Shortlister in the Romance category in the Grand Fiction Awards

All Ren wants is to be left alone. After withdrawing ten years ago to leave someone-- or something-- behind, Ren has lived alone in her cabin. Nobody to see her. Nobody to talk to her. Nobody to use her. But when a strange girl shows up at her doorstep and refuses to leave, Ren is forced to come back into life and face the world she left behind-- for better or worse. All Piya wants is to be an adventurer! Twelve years old with only her lute and the clothes on her back, Piya Nightclaw is a young bard with a big voice. She's going to make her name known, and going on huge adventures is the perfect way to do it! Unfortunately, her skill won't take her far if nobody will give her a chance. But she's gotten as far as she has by being good at what she does and refusing to listen to naysayers, and she's not about to stop. When she finds her way to a grizzled old woman living in the woods, she's thrilled-- a retired adventurer! And she's going to mentor Piya whether she likes it or not! All Tok wants is to feel safe... He did, once. Kinda. Sorta. But since the day he escaped to the surface, his entire life has turned upside down. After being captured by siren hunters and saved by a small adventuring party, he ends up traveling with them, hoping to reach a city where he can finally be protected. But the past has a way of creeping back in... Has he really escaped what he ran away from? And what happens if his past comes for his new companions? For fans of Dungeons and Dragons and other fantasy RPGs, Starsong is the story of a rag-tag party from wildly different lives, brought together by a search for stability and life. But, of course, life isn't that easy, not when you get involved in magic deals, traps, and even conspiracy along the way... -- Notes: This content the maturity of a middle-grade novel, and as such, I kindly ask all readers to refrain from swearing or inappropriate speech while commenting. Thank you very much! -- Credits: Cover art was drawn by me!

The mysterious loss of a mother and wife has sent both Oliver, and his father Jon tumbling backwards into a type of despair that neither of them know how to fix. Aside from finding some way to bring her back. And when an interdimensional goop monster in the shape of a clown girl pops up out of thin air, that might actually work. Even so, the fallout of Marie's supposed death didn't just bring into question what she was working on and who she was working with. It also brought along with it a part of Oliver's past that he'd rather just forget. His biological father. WARNING THIS BOOK IS COMPLETED AND SLATED TO LAUNCH NEXT YEAR, THE CHAPTERS AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON THIS SITE ARE NOT THE COMPLETED WORK.

Katherin Hassan-Clarke and Esther Quinn, young lovers living on the coast of Riga, Latvia, face the terrifying realisation that their home is no longer safe when a deadly zombie pathogen ravages Eastern Europe. Fleeing their home before they are forced to fight in a futile war against zombified humans, the young couple are devastated to find that Katherin's adoptive father, Ttod Ozola, has abandoned them. WHEN THE WORLD ENDS is the first book of the SPHACELUS series. ━━━━━━━━━ Cover by @anticlimactic

JoJo Mallory is just your average, every-day sixth-grader living in Maine, until a Leprechaun shows up in her bedroom one morning. To tell her that her Dad's been kidnapped. By three witches. And taken to Camelot. To get him back, all she has to do is find some magical Marble called the Chrimeus, make her way to King Arthur's old castle, and deliver it to the witches. Of course, she has no clue where to even start. Luckily, she has two best friends - geeky, brilliant Marcy and hockey phenom Trip - who wouldn't think of letting her attempt this adventure on her own. Together, the three of them embark on a rollercoaster ride of action, magic, and one challenge after another as they strive to save Mr. Mallory from the evil witch-clutches.

Open Novella Contest 2026 💫✨ In the heart of the fairy realm, where dragons sulk, forests whisper secrets, and wicked imps scheme in glittering castles, one goblin's desperate choice is about to shatter the fragile peace. Once a wealthy trickster, Giggleton lost everything-his fortune, his freedom, and the Gem Maker he stole long ago. Now lonely, starving, and clinging to regret, he makes the dangerous decision to confront Prince Horace, the cruel imp who owns his life. But Horace has no mercy to spare-and a far darker plan in mind. Far away in the magnificent Rune Hall, the sorcerer Hex struggles to protect his wife Rose and their child from the same enemy who once coveted her magic. When Hex leaves home in search of a way to save them, Rose is left alone...and the shadows begin to stir. Goblins lurk. Spells vanish. Strange noises echo through the halls. And deep in the Whispering Woods, something wicked follows her every step. As plots tighten and old sins return, a single spark of rare magic could save the fairy realm-or doom it forever. 104. While wandering in the woods, you dismiss the rustling behind you as nothing more than wind through the trees until you turn around and realise it isn't the wind at all. 3. You don't expect much excitement in your quiet garden until the day a dragon suddenly appears among the flowers.

Liam can't get home. He's stuck in a world he never thought existed, facing odds he can't beat. To make matters worse, he has to go face to face with a dragon! If he cannot defeat the beast, he will remain in that world... forever! Laugh your way through an edge of your seat adventure packed with grit and suspense... "...the funniest fantasy world I have ever read." Nathaniel, Goodreads reviewer. "Amazing epic children's adventure with the feel of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien!" R. E., Goodreads reviewer. "This is an awesome series that is perfect for all ages. I cannot get enough of this..." Patricia, Amazon reviewer. "It's seldom that I find a book that can make me laugh, but this one had me laughing out loud many times throughout." Scott, Amazon reviewer. "This reminds me of the Naked Gun movies with Leslie Nielsen, except our hero is the only normal person; the rest of the world is somewhat odd." Tom, Goodreads reviewer. "My sons and I love this book!" JMR, Goodreads reviewer. "I know I'm kind of biased here, but I love this book!!!" the author's own personal biased review.

Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and the Olympians and The Chronicles of Narnia. Irene Rosales Vivas is so stoked for summer to start. She daydreams about playing on her gameboy and 123 Pescao with her little brother, Alejandro, and hanging out with friends at the beaches of San Juan. Then her mami packs up the whole family in Papi's car and sets their destination for her estranged abuelo's home in Camuy. Upon meeting her abuelo, she notices how dismissive he is to her mami and how he makes everything about himself, souring her impression of the man. The last thing Irene expected was to find a huge mirror covered in Taíno markings in his office. When she and Alejandro touch it, a portal bursts to life. And to make things worse, her abuelo pushes them both through it, thrusting them into a world of magic, monsters, and where the gods are as real as you and me. Speaking of gods, on Irene and Alejandro's arrival, she accidentally cuts her hand on a statue which awakens an ancient Cacica, a warmongering chieftain whose magic was so powerful she had to be sealed away in stone. Now the gods have tasked them with the responsibility of finding and destroying the Cacica's amulet, the item that allows her to summon and control hupías, bad spirits which wreak havoc on the living. Sounds easy, right? Irene and Alejandro hoped so. Otherwise, the Cacica's first order of business would be sacrificing them to restore their abuelo to his prime so he can stand at her side and conquer everything in their path.