Onc2020 Stories

Megafantastic Man is the greatest superhero on Earth. His little brother Marvin is decidedly not. It's tough living in the shadow of greatness, and although Marvin possesses some super powers of his own, things just never seem to work out quite right. When an especially nasty supervillain pops up to threaten the world just as Megafantastic Man is called on to lend aid to another planet, Marvin might be the only chance at saving the day. Earth just might be in really big trouble.

Two aliens on the run, manage to bump into each other on a distant planet at just the right time. ✨~✨~✨ Liri Delaney, the only child of Dubrovn planetary moguls, is accused of murder. Scouring several solar systems to find the true murderer, she runs into trouble in New Seattle. Ardon Rowe, a sweet-talking High-Draconian hybrid, sees her plight and offers his unconventional services. The two find more trouble than they ever bargained for with wrongfully imprisoned Shape Shifters, military battleship chases, and needy lovers. Lustral: rite of purification. ✨ ONC 2020 Shortlister! ✨ ✨ Featured on: ✨ @Opennovellacontest shortlist 2020 @TheAmbys ~ Space Opera winner '22. @ScienceFiction ~ Galactic War @Ambassadors ~ Speculative Fiction @SpeculativeFiction ~ Breaking the Space Time Continuum. @BeyondSol ~ Andromeda Action/adventure @Readers Choice Awards 2020 winner. 👽 Lustral is the type of SciFi I adore. Strong characters, creative worlds and species, and a plot that keeps you at the edge of the seat and so many twists that will leave you dizzy. ~ @SallyMason1

Gaara worked hard at putting together the pieces missing since Yashimaru's death, yet soon after becoming the next Kazekage of the village - one of his steps to piece together his life as the village's protector - he discovers a secret which changes everything. Disclaimer - I don't own Naruto. This is written for Open Novella 2020. The story is inspired by prompt number four, "when something tragic happens, it's often said we lose a piece of ourselves. How far would you go to find these lost parts of yourself in order to be whole again?"

[Prequel to Mismatched] A single kiss can change two lives forever. When Belinda Clarke attends a party in hopes of getting closer to her crush, things take an interesting turn. At the stroke of midnight, with fireworks as a backdrop, she receives a kiss, one she swears she will never forget. Known for his charm and easy-going personality, Jace Leighton is the most popular guy in school and the man of Belinda's dreams. When sparks fly, their relationship shifts from what she calls friendly acquaintances, neither strangers nor close friends, to something more. With a shared love for food, the two hit it off immediately. Unbeknownst to many, Belinda has a dark past, one that keeps her from putting all her love and trust in anyone. With the support of her best friend Yvette and the sincerity of Jace, she tries to overcome her fears and decides to take a leap of faith. Ending up with your first love is one in a million. As the two face challenges along the way, they learn from their experiences and grow, hopefully together. *** [Open Novella Contest 2020] Prompt #67: Well, that was a New Year's Eve kiss you won't forget anytime soon. Started: 24 February 2020 Completed: 29 May 2020

[Sequel to Sparks Fly] At the sound of the words "soulmate" or "love", Belinda Clarke can't help but scoff. Having been hurt by someone she trusts, Belinda has lost faith in love. As far as she is concerned, soulmates do not exist. Not anymore. Under the persuasion of her best friend, Belinda downloads a trending dating app that promises to find people their soulmates, treating it as a game. To her horror, she finds herself matched with the person she hates the most: her ex-boyfriend, Jace Leighton. Five years ago, Jace made his life's biggest mistake of breaking his girlfriend's heart into a million pieces. They have since lost contact with each other, and he has lost all hopes of reuniting with her. By a stroke of luck, he meets her again online. This time, Jace is determined not to let such an amazing girl go. Trust takes time and effort to build, but once broken, it takes even longer to mend. He loves her, but she hates him. Whether they can sort out their differences remains a question. *** [Open Novella Contest 2020] Prompt #66: GameSetMatch, a new dating app/game that promises to find you your soulmate, matches you with the one ex you hate and who dumped you in a way you'll always remember. Started: 17 February 2020 Completed: 6 May 2020

In urgent need of a profitable job, freighter captain Kalina ap'Theron accepts a mysterious crate meant for delivery to an obscure rim planet. But under a space-gipsy curse and with the space patrol and a band of infamous pirates on her heels, Kali has no choice but to steer her precious "Topsy-Turvy" into an ion storm. The risky manoeuvre has the potential for some dangerous consequences. Lost in uncharted space, Kali faces the challenges of accepting a cute but slimy stowaway into her happy crew of outcasts, fighting off the attraction of both a black hole and a former crush, and getting back on course in order to deliver her load in time. Otherwise, once it reaches its sell-by date, she risks losing her ship to an alien hive mind. My entry for the Open Novella Contest 2020 - I picked prompts 39, 37, and 58 Chapter 1 - 1708 words Chapter 2 - 1883 words Chapter 3 - 1910 words Chapter 4 - 2011 words Chapter 5 - 1861 words Chapter 6 - 1780 words Chapter 7 - 1926 words Chapter 8 - 1963 words Chapter 9 - 1883 words Chapter 10 - 1894 words Chapter 11 - 1975 words Chapter 12 - 2057words Total - 22 851 words

Writing Challenge for the Open Novella Contest 2020! Hannah is just a typical sixteen, going on seventeen-year-old girl, but has an added interest in magic. She ends up going too far one Halloween night as she plays with magic to impress her friends. How will she respond to the actions that follow? Only time will tell. Writing prompt used for inspiration is from the Horror prompts: 49. Legend has it, if you stand in front of a mirror holding a cup and a candle you can open a doorway between dimensions. But do you leave, or does something else come through? My beautiful cover is credited to - @MoranaGlinka and @JosefinaFAAD and all their hard work and talent. Just beautiful. 1ST PLACE - Fantasy Category - The Sakura Awards Spring 2020 3RD PLACE - Teen Fiction - The Jade Awards 2020

In a world where people are sorted by their genetic aptitude, Luke is left asking some serious questions. Why is he plagued by bad luck and why do the electrical appliances misbehave? During an unlucky spell he passes through a wormhole, into a reality he is no longer considered a part of. With eyes on him, he must choose a path and take control of his future. But someone else isn't playing by the rules, and Luke must bring them down if he wants to make it out alive. Written for prompt 27 of Open Novel Contest 2020.

Exiled for her high ideals, Asa leaves her home planet to continue her medical career on Concordia in the Eulian Outskirts. Though the Celest-ruled empire is a drastic change from her nomadic tribe, she is determined to take the species' knowledge to not just treat but to eradicate all chronic illness. Her plans change, however, when she stumbles upon a patient, Renvir. An unorthodox love blooms between the two, but the secret he carries forces her to question the perfect world she's imagined. She must ask herself if her quest is worth the lives sacrificed. ***** First draft, very unrefined. Originally written for the Open Novella Contest. Novel version coming 2022. Open to constructive feedback.

What are wings for if not for flying with dragons in the realm where islands float in the sky? The life of order and monotony is not enough for a winged demon like Ansgarde. When society rules suffocate her, she escapes to fantastic dreams of dragons and epic quests. If only someone qualified took on the challenge to break the Dragon's Curse, her dream would come true - she would share the sky with a dragon. After all, the prophecy says that a demon like her would free the ancient race. But no one takes the legend seriously. No one but her. *** This book has been featured on the following Wattpad reading lists at one time or another: - Open Novella Contest: 2020 Shortlist, - Fantasy: Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, and Featured Fantasy Stories, - High Fantasy: Wonderland, - YA Fantasy: Magical Creatures, - Watt-Dragons: Legendary Creatures, - Magic: A Magical Journey, - Secret Treasures: Fantastical Realms, - Warrior Goddess: Fantastical Warriors, - Horns and Halos: Underworld - Demon stories. 2nd place winner in The Dream Awards 2021 hosted by @TeamOfDreams. *** No trigger warnings. Just a laid-back high-fantasy adventure. This novella is a standalone prequel to The TriRealm series.

After reading a letter from someone she has never met, Gemma Moreno is offered a once in a lifetime opportunity that could change her life forever. Torn between accepting an offer she knows she will never be able to repay, Gemma needs to decide if it is worth the risk and finally leave her troubled past behind.

"The roses are dead, The violets are too, Don't mention romance, You'll make me spew." Francesca Burton knows all there is to know about love and romance. She knows that love is for the naïve and romance is for the delusional. Her parents taught her that. So, there is absolutely no chance that some (admittedly) good-looking, (vaguely) charming, (annoyingly) lopsided-grinning, golden boy is going to convince her otherwise. End of story. Except it isn't. Because they have to do a school project together. And the golden boy just said four little words that are going to change everything - irrevocably and forever... "I have an idea."

"We regret to inform you that you have been engaged. We wish you the best of luck with your new spouse. Make sure to come for pick up before seven o'clock. " The message was... well, odd but I was happy to get an address and business hours. Because then I could sort the problem out and get my money back. What sort of message was that anyway? Regret? Shouldn't they congratulate you on getting married? * * * * * Here is my short, funny, angsty overly dramatic ONC entry re ad it. It's kinda cool. I sorta promise. If you like it vote and leave your thoughts in the comment section. Check out my other books too.😅😁 ^ Highest Rank #4 in AccidentalMarriage #2 in onciii #8 in onc #4 in onc2020

Elene Davis has been diagnosed with optophobhia; the fear of opening one's eyes, since the age of five. For Elene, darkness is her safe harbor from the demons of the outside world. When Elene ends up in an accident, a friend of hers visits her with along a young man, Ashton Hard. He takes up the task to take Elene's care until her wounds are healed. Little does she knows that Ashton has other plans. He wants to heal the scars of her mind, not her physique. Would Ashton be able to convince Elene of the illusions of the gloom she's living in before he has to bid farewell to the girl in the blindfold?

Featured Story on Wattpad's Official Romance Page *Completed* Addison didn't know what was lurking in the aftermath of downloading a new app, Chance, that was riddled with promises of finding your soulmate. Her life gets flipped upside down when she selects the Find option while praying that the person she matches with would be all that she needed and more. Little did Addison know, she was in for a lot more than she bargained for. * Rankings: NewAdult #722 - 21-Feb-21 ChickLit #782 - 21-Feb-21 Open Novella Contest 2020 Prompt GameSetMatch. A new dating app that promises to find you your soulmate, matches you with that one ex who dumped you in a way that you'll always remember

In the future, the actions of the human race have devastated the planet. On her seventeenth birthday, Aera strikes a match, igniting a bigger blaze than she could have ever expected.

Kit Marra is a nomad, directionless and free-spirited. After leaving Burning Man Festival with her latest fling, she finds a temporary home on an old ranch modified into an artist's commune. Soon after her arrival, Kit begins to see troubling visions of the ranch's dark past and the carefree inhabitants take on dark affectations. Could her presence alone have triggered the haunting? Also available on iTunes and Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Shade-Audiobook/B09FR5ZYM8 #OpenNovellaContest2020 Inspired by Prompt 40 Horror/Paranormal

A 'Rebel Prince' of a modern Monarchy must choose a bride! This is the last thing he wants to do and fears he will lose his freedom. A kingdom law has been invoked and the long-used 'Quest' is revived to assure that Prince Albert chooses a bride during a seven-day program of events where several hundred candidates will take place in various activities. His choice will be announced at the final ball which will end at midnight. In the background of the quest being enacted, treachery, treason and terror threaten to destabilize the kingdom and turn it into a dictatorship controlled by the last person anyone would suspect. Written for 2020 OpenNovellaContest2020, the prompt chosen is, #14 "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once" - Albert Einstein. The chapters will follow famous quotes held by the main and supporting characters. Dedicated to my Sister in the Lord, and kind friend who encourages and inspires me; Elsie Maria ❤️❤️

"...for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust."-Matthew‬ ‭5:45‬ ‭KJV‬‬ William Skye is eighteen and a Oneness Pentecostal in a small south Texas town. Although much of a Pentecostal's life is different from the world a lot of it is just like any other human being. Amongst the differences however is chastity till marriage, no social media, no TV, and no dating people from the world. However William wasn't always a Pentecostal and when Esperanza, the new girl in town, begins working in the small fast food restaurant sparks begin to fly. Can William keep the faith? Or is he going to crash and burn? *ONC ROUND 1 QUALIFIER-2K WORDS *ONC ROUND 2 QUALIFIER-8K WORDS! *This is an informative romance like the Amish books that are popular amongst people I know.* *A fictionalized slice of my life for reality and accuracy of setting.*

*ONC 2020 LONGLISTER* Death is not a stranger to the queen of dragons. Love is another matter entirely. Meredith, the queen of dragons is tasked with finding a lost god in order to save her clan and fulfill an ancient prophecy. However, to do that she must enter the most dangerous place in the entire world, high school. She vows to keep the existence of dragons a secret and complete her quest quietly. However, she finds herself faltering when her mortal enemy and the most powerful warlock in the school, Ryne sets his eyes on her. *-*Previously known as The Curse of Hecate