Onc25 Stories

"They are both sarcastic, yet were once lovers." Once lovers, Damian and Nabia are now enemies - 2 years after college graduation, they led different lives, and one day, they bumped into each other at a cafe. Mixed emotions on the surface, Damian takes Nabia to his workplace, where Nabia is invited to a mission that would change her life forever: "Time travel with me." Will Nabia accept the invitation with her previous college sweetheart Damian? What awaits them in the mission? Will they make it back to the present alive? Read along as Damian John and Nabia Laranca work together to prevent a nuclear apocalypse from spreading into the present!

Nyla is sleeping with her boss, but who isn't? It's finally time for her to get a move on with her life and hope she can get out of this funk of choosing emotionally unavailable women. Now who's that cute neighbor over there?

Gollum isn't dead - the ring isn't destroyed either! They've landed in our world of human, causing more trouble than anyone could have imagined. --- As a girl's ring turns out to having a tiny creature hidden inside for many years, she chooses to cause as much trouble as possible. There couldn't be any other human so similar to Gollum - the ring has changed both of them. They are ready to get their revenge. But maybe, together, the ban of the ring might be broken.

Prompt 75. You've worn a mysterious ring since childhood, but one day it opens to reveal a tiny creature telling you it's been trapped inside all along and more secrets are on the way. Greta Shrub is about to turn fourteen years of age, but growing up in the home of her heartless Aunt, Mrs Vivora Grogan has not been easy. Enduring loneliness and cruelty, at the hands of her Aunt and her three spoilt cousins, Greta Shrub's stark and unfortunate childhood only acts to strengthen her resolve and her natural independence of spirit. These qualities of character prove especially essential when an unexpected and previously unknown visitor arrives at her door. But what does her sinister Uncle Ulric know about Greta's past and future? And what is his interest in the mysterious Garnet Ring that Greta has worn about her neck since childhood? And what is the Garnet Ring's relationship to the magical but mystifying occurrences that have become a feature of Greta's lonely life? Do these curious incidents have any connection to a high-school named Snapdragon's Academy, that Greta has heard whispers about? Could this society be the key to her escape from her ruthless relations who wish to use Greta's new supernatural powers in their unscrupulous schemes?

In the desert of Western Kemp, hidden within the towering cliffs, lies the legendary Temple of Akh-Neteru: a place of ancient wisdom and forbidden knowledge. Carved seamlessly into the mountainside, the temple houses the lost secrets of the afterlife, creation, and enlightenment. For centuries, it has remained a myth, a whispered legend among those who traverse the desolate sands. For a small group of initiates, the temple's sacred truths are within reach. Hathor, a celestial falcon halfbreed with a mysterious heritage. Gavriel, a devoted warrior torn by doubt. Oronos, a former acolyte from Atlantis. Nalini, a grieving widow desperate to resurrect her lost husband. Drawn together in pursuit of the ultimate knowledge of life and death, they uncover ancient texts and secrets long buried. In a reimagining of "The Divine Comedy," four souls journey through a metaphysical underworld and higher realms shaped by ancient myths and world religious traditions. As they navigate these realms, they uncover hidden truths about Atlantis, setting the stage for their awakening and the fate of the world. But the temple is not without its dangers. Forces beyond their comprehension are awakening, and as Atlantis teeters on the brink of collapse, they must decide how far they are willing to go for the knowledge they seek. Can the boundaries between life and death be undone, or is there a reason the afterlife must remain untouched? With the fate of Atlantis hanging in the balance, the four initiates must confront their deepest fears, their desires, and their devotion to the Truth. **** "The Guardians of Atlantis" is a science fantasy novella set in the Third World Universe created by author Sunny Ghauri. Though it runs parallel to the events in the novel "The Sky Gods of Atlantis," this story stands on its own as a tale of power, loss, and the eternal struggle between life and death.

Colby is finally doing it. Not selling his family home like he's meant to be doing, that's just a side project. His real goal is to get in contact with his father's ghost and determine just what life after death is really like. Maybe he shouldn't have tested his new ghost hunting hobby on the ghost of a serial killer.

"I'll be here for you always, as long as you need it. Forever and ever." 🍪🍪🍪 Calista Bellamy thought she'd left her childhood fantasies behind. Living inside her old home wasn't exactly thrilling, but she never expected to stumble across an old keepsake-one that led someone back more than just memories. Her imaginary friend is back. And this time, he's real. Sunny's return feels like stepping into a dream, full of laughter, mischief, and old routines. But as the days pass, Calista starts to remember things she can't explain: fragments of the past slipping through the cracks which led to unanswered questions. Why did Sunny disappear all those years ago? And now that he's here again... how long will he stay before she has to say goodbye? 🍪🍪🍪 PROMPT USED: 105. Your childhood imaginary friend who disappeared years ago returns-only this time they're real.

This story can only be read on Wattpad(dot)com. If you're reading this somewhere else, your device is likely at risk of a malware attack, or it's been stolen. Make sure to find this on https://www.wattpad.com/user/lilkeici Thank you! A girl must find out the true identity of the mysterious orange shapeshifting cat that will threaten to cause imbalance to life on Earth. ~ Yuki's family owned dogs for eighty years, it's a tradition of theirs as they believed that they're protected by these animals. But, for some reason, she doesn't love to keep pets at home, until everything changed one fine day, when she brought home a shapeshifting orange cat that she thought was just a normal puppy on the street. His odd behavior of constantly changing his form is threatening to tip the balance of the usual nature of the real world. And Yuki must know what this creature really is before chaos emerges into Earth. Date posted: 20250208

ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇɴ'ᴛ ᴅᴇᴀᴅ ʏᴇᴛ But in the eyes of the world, they might as well be. It's been three years of learning the rules. Don't skip checkpoints, don't leave the city, don't cough too loudly, don't hold a stranger's gaze. The most important-when you see the virus in someone's eyes, don't hesitate. Breaking this one could cost you your life, and the life of every one you love. For one young biologist, the rules of this new world has come at the cost of too many friends, too much family. And though its always a possibility he never imagined one day he'd be on the other side of it. But when that's exactly where he finds himself one day, he and a group of carriers must race against time and away from the law to find a cure before its too late.

🏅Shortlist 2025 🏅 Detective Michael Wulfe has solved every case that has come across his desk--with a little supernatural help. However, a recent string of unconnected murders leaves him stumped and the people of Keirwood Heights nervous. On top of everything, the police chief is getting dangerously close to Michael's own secret that could end both his career and his life if he doesn't close the case soon. ONC Prompt 87: A skilled detective has solved almost every case that has come across their desk. But one case seems to elude them, with no apparent connections between the murders. That is, until something changes everything. Rated T for violence, but there's no swearing or smut.

Note: this is book #9 of the Venomous Agenda series Olivia, a blonde-haired freshman cheerleader at Venomous Agendas High, might seem to be a stereotypical cheerleader at first glance, thanks to her boyfriend being a football player. However, after cheering at a basketball game, she realizes that she's tired to remain on the sidelines while, at the same time, she appears unwilling to give up on the team while its inaugural season is underway. By choosing to fill in on the quiz bowl team, she also chooses to defy the stereotypes associated with cheerleading. Only time will tell whether quiz bowl is a good fit for her. Note: This story is written using prompts 25 and 131 of the 2025 Open Novella Contest 2025 ONC Round 1 qualifier 2025 ONC Round 2 qualifier 2025 January-February 8-Chapter Challenge Winner 2025 ONC Long List

Nivana never wanted to be anyone special. But when she defies Death, she unknowingly awakens an ancient power - one that ties her fate to the very being she just challenged. Thane, the personification of death, is drawn to her. But the more their bond grows, the more Nivana realizes the rules of life and death are not so easily broken. And the price of defying those rules could be more than she is willing to pay. Nivana must decide: can she continue to dance with Death, or will she find a way to escape his grasp?

"You are my voice, and I am your eyes," Audrey wrote to Ellis in their shared dream. Audrey Theodore, who is mute, has spent her entire life hiding a secret-she is a comic book artist in a world where art and entertainment are forbidden. Ellis Rowen, a blind orphan, works as a call center representative. When he is alone, he plays the violin-a passion he keeps hidden from others. Since birth, Ellis and Audrey have been connected through their dreams. They share their knowledge and art in this unseen world. Ellis plays emotional music that touches Audrey's heart, while in his sleep, he sees the fictional worlds she creates. Together, they inspire one another. ONC Prompts Main Prompt 77. In a world where art and entertainment are forbidden, you're born to challenge the system and change the world. Other Prompts 102. What is science, if not magic governed by laws instead of emotions? 123. »I'm unstoppable. I'm a Porsche with no brakes. I'm invincible. Yeah, I win every single game« - Unstoppable, Song by Sia 125. »Fear is the mind-killer.« - Quote by Frank Herbert Dune 129. »The ink of our souls binds us beyond the pages of time.«

Dr. Elara Voss and Dr. Niall Renton are close colleagues, working together to get humanity to live on the moon. But all goes wrong If Niall makes a big mistake. Now Earth and its population are doomed. Can they fix it? Or is this truly the end of the world?

" aubade: a love song sung at dawn " in which the eldest of the twelve dancing princesses makes a deal with the lord of the underworld, and ends up falling in love with him. -- oc x oc (onc 2025 entry) (COPYRIGHT! DemigodLegends © 2025)

1893. In Victorian London, a world marked by deep class divisions, young worker Henry Hops stumbles upon a secret manuscript by an unknown thinker. Fascinated by the radical ideas regarding the liberation of the working class and the contradictions within society, Henry embarks on a quest to find the mysterious author. A handwritten invitation in the manuscript leads him to an exclusive book club. Henry must decide how to navigate these ideas and how to fight for the rights of the working class, all while grappling with his own emotions, relationships, and the tension between aristocracy and social justice. ONC | 2025

In the realm of Vellara, books are not just stories-they are living worlds, inked into existence by the hands of ancient scribes. For centuries, the Grand Archive has safeguarded these enchanted tomes, ensuring that no one disturbs the delicate balance between fiction and reality. Kael Dain is a young scribe apprentice burdened with an ability he was never meant to have-the power to "unwrite," to alter the words of any book and reshape the worlds within. It is a talent so rare and dangerous that the Grandmasters have forbidden its use. But when the legendary Codex Eternis, a book capable of rewriting existence itself, is stolen by the rogue scribe Orion Vale, Kael is the only one who can track it down before reality begins to unravel. To retrieve the Codex, Kael must step beyond the library's safety and into the very stories that have shaped his world. Journeying through magical realms-each with its own treacherous laws-he faces living myths, ink-born creatures, and a power far greater than his own. At his side is Riven Calder, a mercenary with secrets inked into his very skin and a past he refuses to reveal. Bound by an oath he won't explain, Riven becomes both Kael's protector and his greatest mystery. As Orion's rewrites twist reality into something unrecognizable, Kael begins to question his own role in the story. Why does the Codex seem to call to him? What truth has been erased from its pages? And as his bond with Riven deepens, Kael faces the most dangerous rewrite of all-one that could alter fate itself. With the world crumbling around him and the line between reality and fiction blurring, Kael must make an impossible choice: restore the book and preserve the story written by those before him or take up the pen and rewrite his own destiny.