Novelette Stories

Sometimes, the strongest hearts are the hardest to understand. Shainah has never been one to follow the crowd. Fiercely independent, stubborn to a fault, and determined to live life on her own terms, she earned the nickname Sarfira-the girl who refuses to bend. When her elder sister's sudden disappearance throws her family into chaos, Shainah steps into a storm she never expected, setting off a chain of events that changes her life forever. What she never anticipated was Ahmad. A man once briefly involved with her elder sister-now standing before her with a proposal that shakes everything she thought she understood about love, loyalty, and family. His patience and sincerity slowly challenge her guarded heart... but his past with her sister becomes a shadow neither of them can ignore. Just when happiness begins to feel real, a misunderstanding on their introduction day shatters everything. Convinced she has been betrayed, Shainah walks away from the man who truly loves her-only to later discover that the truth was never what it seemed. Will she find the courage to trust again... or will the weight of the past and one painful mistake cost them the future they were meant to share? A story of love, family, sacrifice, forgiveness, and second chances.

When a viral podcast clip convinces millions of strangers that former co-hosts Kennedy Martin and Stella Montgomery were secretly in love, the ex-girlfriends reunite for a comeback episode. ***** Two years ago, Kennedy Martin lost both her girlfriend and her podcast in one fell swoop. Since then, she's avoided thinking about either. Unfortunately, the universe has other plans. When an old clip from Where Were You When goes viral and an article is posted, fans become obsessed all over again with the chemistry between Kennedy and her former co-host, Stella Montgomery. Everyone demands a reunion, including a digital media production company willing to pay for one last episode. Kennedy agrees--but definitely because she misses Stella. Why Stella is on board with it, though, is beyond her. As old memories resurface and late-night planning sessions become harder to avoid and even harder to end, Kennedy realizes that the story she's been telling herself about the demise of the relationship might not be true. While their relationship began with a misunderstanding, it might also have ended because of one. Now, with an impending reunion and rehashed feelings, Kennedy and Stella have one last chance to finally get it right. ***** © 2026 caterina george // all rights reserved

At what point do scientific advancements become unethical? Is the opportunity for an easier life worth more than the one who gave it? The intelligence of the brain is a great strength, but the weakness of the heart is a person's biggest downfall. When grief clouds judgment, it threatens to drag many to the depths of hell. The apple of one young man's eye might be among the crowd, even against her will. Regardless of the odds, he won't rest until he sees her smile. Achievements~ 🏅 Added to Dystopocalypse reading list by @ScienceFiction 05/11/26 🏅Round three Ambys 2025 qualifier 🥇In the short story category for the 2025 Turtle Awards

The Complex promised order. It promised survival. It promised to keep families together. Separated from her family after she is flagged for a medical issue, a woman crosses the ash-covered landscape of America to find her family and reunite with them. But as she draws closer, she begins to understand that unity comes at a price, and that sometimes getting what you want means losing the part of yourself that made it worth wanting. *** I hope you all enjoy this story. I have published this before, but after reading it through, I realized it needed a major overhaul. This story is about loss, longing, and the price one pays to get what they think they want, only to realize that circumstances have changed. -Aria

The mission is supposed to be easy. Mika and his gang of real-estate crooks only have to infiltrate a high-rise building and steal secret codes for a client. But the building is the ZENITH, the most fortified residential tower around, the codes are a prized secret for ending housing issues, and the client may be weaving a scheme they don't want to be in. In exchange for competitive pay, the gang has to complete the mission, keep their bonds from falling apart, and escape without strings attached, even if they have to unravel their pasts along the way. An entry to @LiteraryLoungeD's Gen 3 Contest. Part of the AUXPR2023 cluster of works. ˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°• © 2023 (First Edition) [15,000 - 20,000 words] [All graphics are made by @sardonictabby]

Madalynn Agnussen and Arren Renlicht, heirs to the age-old clan feud for social power, should not be found within two feet from each other. But when a search for a legendary talisman throws them into an adventure filled with tricky paths, rabid beasts, and blatant scheming, Madalynn and Arren will discover there's more to love and hate, and maybe there is happily ever after at the first stab in the back. An entry to @LiteraryLoungeD's Gen 3 Contest. Part of the AUXPR2023 cluster of works. ˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°• © 2023 (First Edition) [10,000 - 20,000 words] [All graphics are made by @sardonictabby]

What happens when a mad dash for funds and renown causes an accidental apocalypse? Laureen Anston, an up-and-coming archaeologist, faces threats of defunding and disbanding her team unless she brings something of value. Upon finding an abandoned child in the dig, she discovers a ticking clock towards the end times. Now, she has to resist authorities, put her career and relationships on the line, and stop the apocalypse she may have played a part in, before her world becomes another excavation site. An entry to @LiteraryLoungeD's Gen 3 Contest. Part of the AUXPR2023 cluster of works. ˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°• © 2023 (First Edition) [10,000 - 20,000 words] [All graphics are made by @sardonictabby]

Eldan Rovalen, the youngest child in the prominent family of nature fairies, is the only one left without an innate ability manifesting. As the date for his passage grows near, pressures from all sides increase. What happens when an abandoned kitten appears and wreaks havoc―literally and figuratively―into Eldan's life that's already planned out? Spin-off made in celebration of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢's 5-Year Anniversary. Part of the AUXPR2023 cluster of works. ˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°• © 2023 (First Edition) [10,000 - 15,000 words] [All graphics are made by @sardonictabby]

Jacqueline Shaw skips from town to town, country to country, and life to life on a whim. She piles discarded identities as one would to dirty laundry and, similarly, someone is bound to stumble upon it at the most inconvenient time. Denver Golding, a boy Jacqueline dated several identities ago, crosses paths with her at the freshman orientation party. Not only does he appear to remember her face, he remembers the name she used. Then, her plans on surviving freshman year with as much fun as possible begin to fall apart along with the identity she chose to don. Now, she has to salvage what's left of her dignity until circumstance forces her to confront herself and discover who she truly is underneath her masks. ˜"*°•.˜"*°•˜"*°•.˜"*°•˜"*°•.˜"*°• © 2022 (First Edition) [12,000 - 14,000 words] [All graphics are made by @Exequinne]

Farah Fynn Xarullo is a naughty girl who's very obsessed with club parties and racings. Her parents are so over protective when it comes to her, she never tries things that normal kids do. The most worst is... her parents arranged her marriage to a man that she never meet in her entire life. Her father didn't let Fynn to have her freedom, but she still love to do those forbidden things-- But then... her life changed when she met the man named Jarred, her new hired chauffeur. And now her mind suffers thinking about the three men in her life... Her secret boyfriend, fiancee and the man in her heart, her driver... *** Enjoy reading... zengkitv03

He was my greatest fantasy NOVELETTE LANGUAGE: ENGLISH WORD COUNT: 9K+ words All Rights Reserved ©whats_up_readers

[When you find yourself in the middle of a crisis, you run away from reality, and find yourself surrounded by four new friends better known as 5 Seconds of Summer.] In early 2014, after a late night escape from your previous life, you arrive in Los Angeles to work at the Magnificat Complex, a huge mall and entertainment area. You're assigned to help out 5 Seconds of Summer, a band having their major label debut soon. But the memories of your past life, including the man you were once with, won't leave you alone. It seems like your ex is following you, behind every corner, always on your mind. Can Ashton and the other 5SOS members help keep you safe from yourself? This novelette is part of the Magnificat Miracles series and is a standalone self-insert, designed to be read in one sitting. This means that you are the main character, and the Magnificat is your world. There will be romances found, lessons learned, and everyday miracles. No gender or race is specified for the reader-insert (although there are sometimes gender-specific nicknames). Magnificat Miracles are generally suitable for all audiences 13+, although content may vary. Green Light has the following content warnings: relationship abuse, stalking, off-screen suicide attempt.

Luna Healer (Mysticalia Series #1) |(Completed) By Astracelane *** After hearing the terrible news about the Luna flowers, Alexa Rosana, or Alrosa did everything she could to help the kingdom. Alone, she went to the dangerous places in West Ruby just to find the cure. There, she encountered lots of hideous and large creatures. Will she survive? And if she survives, will she commit the final sacrifice? *** Cover by IEC Creations

"Don't tell me, you don't know how to kiss?" "No, I don't know. My parents never allowed me to watch this kinda stuff." "Oh, my... your life sucks." "Umm... Actually no. I have a perfect life ever. I have a good reputation, grades, loving and caring parents. And now I realized that I'm also a good tutor." "Hey, I have an epic idea." "Okay. Spill it out." "Okay, You continue tutoring me, and in return, I will teach you how to kiss." ____________ Hailey Summers, a typical nerd, shy, anti-social person.Good grades, Good reputation, Teacher's great student. But always sit alone for lunch in the break. She's happy with her life. Never regrets about anything in life. Ready to face what's coming to her. But will she resist the word called 'love' in her life? Will she ever let anyone happen in her life? Asher Nicklos, a typical bad boy of the school. He has everything, expect good grades and reputation in front of teachers. What happened when Mr Mark, his Maths teacher found a solution for his marks? A Tutor? ______________

Two girls sharing a hostel room bump into a guy who is as interesting as a guy could get. One of the girls is interested in him. But why? What is so mysterious about the guy that she keeps going back to him? Does the guy like her back? Is this a love triangle? Find out what fate has planned for these three young college students. Word Count - 25k, can be technically categorized as a novelette. .......................... 'I entered the juice shop as he held the door for me. I have not met a guy in college holding doors for others. I was feeling positive that this guy will not turn out to be a dumb ass like the others. I still hoped hard for my fortunes to change' ........................... After reading Chetan's 'The One Indian Girl', I felt I could write something better. Born out of that frustration was this attempt. Hope you will like my Indie novel.

It all begins when the sun goes below to the horizon in the evening and ended when I completely fall in love with him, my name is Ana. I feel that my story is a cliché to read, as a plot where you already know the scene. Likewise, I may not have experienced what everybody knew of happy endings but, at least I got a chance to know him. Curious about him? Just read my story, and you'll realize that some people we've met tend to be our band-aid. ...................................................................... "The reader is the water And the bean is the writer If you read my work, you help me to grow🌱 And if you read my work, thank you✨" 📌completed

In the game for immortality, there is only one rule. Survive. When Ascendants clash over the dominion of realms, mortals are sacrificed as pawns in these bloody wars. But even a pawn can become queen. Bessem is the adopted daughter of a drunk, and when she stumbles upon a sleeping vessel of power, her life is changed forever. An Empire desires what she has found. So Bessem must decide whether to invite the attention of bloodthirsty gods or lose the chance to discover the truth behind her family's murder. Destiny is a choice.

"What do you make of all of it?" I asked Joseph, eager to hear an opinion other than my own. He lowered his voice further, saying "I would've believed it to be a foolish nightmare if Benjamin hadn't sworn on the good book what he saw. I warned him of blasphemy, but he said that the Lord knew as well as him what it was he had seen." "Wolves don't stand on their hindquarters," I replied rather bluntly. "Perhaps he saw something, but he saw no wolf." "No. Not a wolf," he replied. "Any fool knows it wasn't a mere wolf that came in the night for Benjamin's livestock. 'Twas a beast. A werewolf, most likely." Rooted in themes of religion and fear, The Wolf tells the story of a colonial New Englander's pursuit of a beast that has plagued the town that has exiled him. On the promise of forgiveness from his countrymen, he reluctantly sets off to hunt the creature, only to encounter something more horrific than could be imagined.

"O'Donnell builds a world both enticing and unsettling...The City remains full of surprises at every turn." -JRD Skinner, "Flashpulp" Winner of The 2017 Ooorah Award for Best Cyberpunk! WELCOME TO THE CITY... The City is a place beyond the real world. Created and controlled by the titanic Midas Corporation, The hyper-realistic virtual environment is the capital of an empire without borders, outside the reach of terrestrial law enforcement. When controlling interest in the company is sold to a mysterious new player, The City breaks down, trapping millions inside with feral, zombie-like avatars. And the infection is spreading. It falls to the Daytrippers, teenage hackers and rebels who don't play by Midas' rules, to save The City, and the world. A drabble novella told from one hundred and forty different points of view, The City is like no place you've ever seen before.

In a small town where the devil sets up shop, Mr. Lewis, makes a deal with a cost far darker than he imagined. As his family falls prey to an abomination, he must face the grotesque monster born of his guilt or risk losing them, and himself, forever. A chilling, Faustian gothic tale of obsession, sacrifice, and the horrors we invite when we seek to avoid our shadows.