Onceuponnow Stories

Top 25 Finalist for Target's Once Upon Now contest He's trapped. He couldn't breathe. The white walls were smothering him, the barred windows were taunting him, the ticking of the clock was killing him. Now the nurses, of course, they were there too, they were there constantly choking him, forcing the colored pills down his throat. He wasn't just the amusement of the place. No, he was the beast of the place. Adam was suffering from insanity. Insanity from being locked in one single room for eleven years. Eleven years he has been stuck in the psychiatric hospital. He couldn't get out and he couldn't be saved, so what was left for him? What was there for the beast besides death? There was only one answer, one answer that not even he knew just yet, but it would all start with a single name. That single name that would bring a new feeling to that white room. That single name being Belle. ----------- A/N: This story is entered into the "Once Upon Now" story contest by target. This story is my version of a modern day "Beauty and The Beast" Anyways, thanks for reading!(: Xx Cover made by: Playboystiles

Ariana is a charming 18 year old whose life changes drastically on one fateful day. She discovers that she possesses magical powers when she comes across a powerful staff hidden away in her family owned bakery. Upon discovering what she never could've imagined in her wildest dreams, she comes to find that she is chosen one who must rid the world of evil by defeating the creatures that wreak havoc in the small town of Maywest. While on her mission, she meets Declan, a tall and handsome stranger who seems to have the same goal as she does. When he is transferred to Ariana's school, the fight ensues between the two to claim the charms that hold various magical powers, which are dropped by the creatures after defeat. Thus begins the journey of adventure, pride, bravery and love.

I know its too late now to be uploading this, but I thought that I still want to give my fellow Wattpad authors and readers a glance at what I had in mind while reading the book. Its not a contest entry (since the date is long gone), but you can read and enjoy it! You can surely recommend other characters whose P.O.V you want to see. I would definitely do them! @knightsrachel has done a wonderful job and continues to do so, here's just a small attempt by me to put in few new perspectives.

In ancient Greek mythology, Cupid was known as the god of love. Armed with a bow and an arrow to ignite love. In today's world, Cupid was not shooting arrows at humans anymore, he now had "love powder". Deep down wanted a love of his own. Cupid, now known as Calvin, wants a happy ending of his own and going on a search for his one true love. If he can find it. (Short story)

And they say chivalry is dead.

One of the winners of the OnceUponNow contest! Of Sirens and Beasts will be published by Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster on October 11th in the Once Upon Now Anthology! Football uniforms and tutus do not make a pretty picture. That is what Cal's football team, the Beasts, strongly believe. So when their coach randomly decides twelve of them will be taught ballet by a group of twelve sisters, they aren't planning to take any of it seriously. But after waking up in the mornings and not remembering anything of the ballet classes the night before and with the number of football players seeming to shrink, will Cal catch on to the twelve deadly dancing beauties' game before he himself falls into their captivating song of death? Cover by @emi-leexoxo Highest ranking: 314 in Fantasy

PATIENT: Madison Mariano, 23 (INFP) FINDINGS: Acute E-Ahn Syndrome SYMPTOMS: 1. Prior to spread of the virus, patient shows no signs of stubborn butterflies fluttering inside the stomach (contrary to the cliché scenes on romcom movies and shoujo mangas she read growing up) 2. On the duration of spread of disease, patient can not recall when she became love-struck over a certain Edward Ahn for more than seven years 3. Überly romanticizing the origin of disease without realizing its flaws and insecurities POSSIBLE OUTBREAKS: Can be quite contagious --- DISCLAIMER: May or may not be based on real story, but certainly based on real feelings , expectations and probabilities. Giving feedback is not a taboo.

Nathan Miller has been and always will be the star of the show. Cocky and pretentious that he is, Nathan is about to learn that the show isn't always about him. Emily Torres has just entered the spotlight on this stage or should I say "crew", and when Emily sees Nathan, she's speechless. Literally, she can't speak. Nathan is about to learn that one can't always be a selfish jerk, and he's about to learn, not through words, but by signs.

This is a story about a love forbidden by heavens. A love that ceased, and will now happen. Life has always been sparkling for Reina Methem. From the moment of her birth the heaven showered her with light, blessings and a birthmark that resembled a pair of wings on her back. The mark that will turn her bright days into mystery with one fateful meeting. This is a take on angel myths. Hope you guys will like it.

Stephanie Boggs is your typical high schooler. Till she makes a deal with the Devil, literally. When Stephanie is hit by an oncoming car she is pronounced dead at the hospital. Till she makes a deal that will changer her life. Forever. The deal is she gets a month to live, and if by that time she hasn't found true love. She will die, again. But this time her soul will belong to the Devil himself. Problem being she's never been in love let alone had a boyfriend. But could the love of her life be the most obvious choice?

Midas was named after Greece's King of Gold who famed for his touch of fortune. In Midas' case, he has good luck streaks that have the ability to last for months on end. Unfortunately, his luck catches up to him every once in a while in the worst way possible. Eventually, he finds himself landed in the hospital after a lucky streak of nearly a year. He's dealt with worse before, but this time around, he meets someone different. Maddy prefers to go by Meddy because her idol is none other than the gorgon Medusa herself. She's in the hospital because of a fatal accident that marred her body and a terminal illness that's slowly counting down her days. Face filled with scars and completely blind, the last thing Meddy ever expected was to become friends with someone as charming and lucky as Midas. But like the days of old, some things were never meant to be. As a King with a tragic touch and a creature that strikes the worst fear in others, happiness is not a term they're both familiar with. Frozen in stone and frozen in gold, fate would grant neither of them victory.

Meet Jonathan - a typical American teen, who just likes to have fun. However, the day has come when he is to travel to Germany, where he will stay with his aunt and uncle during the summer to help in their shop. This is anything but fun for him. But that's until things start to get interesting. After meeting a girl and being thrown into an extraordinary situation, one feared by the locals, Jonathan learns of a century old myth that still haunts the small German town. Meanwhile, Jonathan ventures further to get to know this mysterious girl. Meeting atop Lorelei Rock at midnight, Jonathan is unknowingly pulled deeper into trouble until one night when he makes a discovery he finds hard to believe. Struggling between family and vacant love, Jonathan is forced to make a difficult decision - one that means life or death! Based upon the German myth of Lorelei. This story was entered in Target's #OnceUponNow contest, and is now entered in the #Wattys2016.

Teen Titans meet the Shadow Children

Lucy found out she's going to a new school when she overheard a conversation between her parents. All her life she's only had two friends, what happens when she realises she might lose them, how will she make new ones? Follow Lucy's story on a new life filled with fantasy and adventure.

Sophie is an introvert girl, who dreams to achieve all her dreams and have a happy ending. Do dreams really come true? Do happy endings truly exist? This is a lame story, as usual. I think. This is my #OnceUponNow #JustWriteIt story. In addition, this is a Lee Taemin fan fiction. In addition, this was written and posted for my own entertainment so harsh criticisms won't be tolerated, but helpful criticisms are truly appreciated.

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Unlike her sociable twin brother, Apollo; 17 year old Artemis has always felt content with the familiarity of her small, simple life in Freeport, Maine. Population: 7,879. Well, make that 7,877. Acknowledging the sibling's need of a change in perspective, much to Artemis' dismay, she, along with her brother, are sent to their grandmother's wine vineyard in the countryside of Nafplio, Greece- the very place where running into your soulmate has had a reputation in the Pavlidis family. However, Artemis is no romantic. After a not-so-graceful first introduction with the outgoing and friendly Dimitri-the grandson of an old family friend-Artemis concludes that the only way to make it through this trip is to close herself off from the only world she's never felt she belonged in. In spite of this declaration however, Dimitri grows only more entranced; resolving to give the determined goddess an offer she can't refuse. In exchange for his cooperative silence for the rest of her stay, Artemis agrees to help Dimitri complete his summer to-do list within the following 24 hours. From cliff diving to exotic meals - all firsthand experiences - Artemis can't help but find herself breeze through the first couple of tasks. However, as she begins to slowly make her way down to the bottom of list, it seems that time - the one thing Artemis wished would fly by - has now become the one thing she's gradually beginning to dread. Finding herself debating whether or not she actually wants the day to end - much less the entire trip - Artemis eventually comes to acknowledge that, sometimes, what you need can come from the most unexpected of places. A short story filled with a whirlwind of romance, "Artemis & the Constellation Vacation" will prove just how magical of an adventure love can be.

What if Adam had died because of Gaston's gun shot? What if Belle had not been able to revive him with her love? What if the witch that had cursed Adam felt pity and decided to give the lovers one more chance? What if Gaston had also exploited the opportunity? It has been a hundred years since that tragedy has happened. The work staff are still not 'Human Again'. How could they be? The Beast's curse was not broken. In this story, let's see how they try to make Belle and Adam's love story successful once more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cover credits: Anika_17899 THNX :)

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