Shortys2024 Stories

A collection of poems and short stories reflecting upon loving and losing yourself and the people who matter most to you. The book focuses on the complexities of living in a human world filled with relationships that can make and break us. They are the stories forged by grief, loss, hope, love, anger, longing, wonder, and forgiveness. **Shortys 2024 Longlist: The Gray Zone**

When a successful novelist steals the story idea of a jealous competitor, the wronged writer pens a vengeful story.

My second poetry anthology. The journey that I take to regain , the most precious parts of me... Rocky , but worth it in the end.

I'm just right Here. Dedicated to my closest friend in Wattpad, and figurative Wattpad sister. @MultiFandomizedHuman Cover is mine, but not the pic in the chapter.

When the USM team decides to go to the waterpark, Peter get's suspicious of Sam flirting with Ava. As he wonders what's going on, the two have no choice but to reveal a deep secret.

Mira lost contact with her sister a year ago, and her life began to take a downward turn. "Why is he leaving me?" Maria wondered aloud. If you're curious about this book, my dear, start with this short version.

DS Beth Woodcock finds herself with an unusual murder on her hands. I hope Beth stands on her own here, but her back story is available. She first appeared in "Short Stories 2021: 'The Friends'". Subsequently, she's popped up in "Short Stories 2024" twice: 'Sweet and Sour' and 'On the Ground'". 'On the Ground' is directly related to this story. Written to a Shortys2024 prompt: "When I looked at the list, half the names were already crossed off".

In the sprawling virtual realm of Tarob, a world steeped in Filipino mythology, Amaya, a mysterious fairy capable of shifting between human and tiny forms, finds herself entangled in a dangerous quest with the enigmatic Kaelan. As they delve into the heart of ancient ruins, their shared journey sparks an unexpected connection that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. With Kaelan's commanding presence and Amaya's enchanting allure, their bond deepens through thrilling battles, perilous adventures, and moments of unexpected intimacy. But as the stakes rise and the darkness threatens to consume them, can their love withstand the trials of Tarob? Join Amaya and Kaelan on a heart-pounding adventure filled with magic, danger, and the discovery of love in the most unexpected places.

⋆ The Shortys 2024 ⋆ They say pleasing someone's taste buds earns affection, but what if they are from another planet? Caera Wright has been infatuated with alien Kylar for quite some time, yet he never appears to show any interest in her culinary creations. She's not ready to give up quite yet. With a solid plan and determination, Caera will win the heart of the galaxy's most powerful being. Can Kylar resist the temptation of indulging in a heartfelt dessert? ~ Waitress meets Thor ~ ✧ 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ✧ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫-𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 ✧ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 ✧ Cover by author Copyright © 2024 Lily Medaries, writing under the pen name Lily E. Love and username 'OnceUponALily' This story is exclusive to W A T T P A D under username @OnceUponALily

[2024 Shorty's Winner] A verse novel that weaves through the woes and wonders of life and experiences - metaphoric to love. It redefines finality to the point that it becomes more like a beginning to second chances. Chase is determined to get her, despite knowing the impossibilities that come through. The more he changed things, the more the patterns remained the same. He believes changing the hows of his desires might change the whats, but would it really? Desirée is more of a wallflower, staying to herself. Always committed to un-cherished relationships, she's only desired as long as she's gone. When she's always chased as a pursuit, but never as a keeper, how long would history repeat itself til she's really loved? A perspective story on how parting ways can reshape another's destiny. The story transitions between two perceptions, hence categorized into Volumes I and II. Trigger Warning: This book contains themes of depression, anxiety, and alcohol and drug use. Readers who may be sensitive to these topics or who are experiencing similar issues might find certain passages distressing. Please proceed with caution and prioritize your well-being while reading.

Billionaire's first kiss-Bridget, forced to accept an indecent proposal against her will. She was forced to act as the legal wife of a mid-aged business tycoon. She was then exposed in different places, various parties. She lives in the same place but through their contract after her public appearance she's free to live her normal life. Without the public knowing her real status. How can she escape if her so-called fake marriage was also written under her late husband LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT not that her real husband is his grandson, his heirloom to his multi billion businesses?? Is fate really cruel to her?These were the words that always bothered Bridget's thoughts. Love in disguise.. And it turns sparks to discover their real feelings for each other..

A graduation party of teenage wizards goes horribly wrong. My entry for the #Shortys2024 introduces us to the chaotic world found within the walls of the Magicked Manor. Nathaniel Flintlock can't believe he's finally graduating, but of course, his friend Mikhael has a thing or two up his sleeve when he reveals that he's spiked the punch with some banned brew. Surely nothing could go wrong. Right?

"The Special Flower" written by AJ CrazyEyes Tale, short story. A young man has only 30 minutes to get a special flower for his beloved one.

There was a prince from a splendid kingdom called Fanternyle, who got lost in the nature after a war from the other nation. He is Prince Enzo Gerlwel, a kind, brave, lovable, naturalist, and a caring youngest sibling of the four. In the war, all of his family members and villagers got slain by the enemy while they try to protect their country for peace. One of his sibling, which is his older sister, luckily save him and advice him to escape from far away using the Secretariat to keep him alive in order to preserve their ancestor's bloodline. Now that his living alone, how will he build, plan, and manage his new own life now that he survive from the war? ACHIEVEMENTS FROM TAG RANKINGS✨: #184 poem #37 poetry #1 hopecore #2 shortys2024

Poems, Stories. All my ships adrift, God take 'em- Every selfish wish, God break 'em-

In the vast expanse of South Africa's Karoo, where the earth meets an endless sky, Aria finds herself at the edge of her known world. Seeking refuge from the relentless noise of city life, she instead discovers a landscape alive with hidden rhythms and ancient whispers. Guided by Petrus, an enigmatic old man whose face is etched with the land's history, Aria witnesses the Karoo's secrets unfold under a canopy of stars. As night deepens, spectral dancers emerge, and visions of past lives flicker across the timeless plains. The earth pulses with a 'gumba-gumba' beat, a primal song that resonates in Aria's very bones. By dawn, Aria emerges transformed. The silence she sought reveals itself as a profound symphony of the land's enduring spirit. In the Karoo's red dust and under its vast sky, she finds not emptiness, but a connection to something far greater than herself. It's a tale of awakening, where the land itself becomes both teacher and sanctuary, reminding us that in the heart of silence, the cosmos sings its eternal song.

Poems that will touch your heart and occupy your mind!

Life is beautiful For some its delusional For some it's amiable Isn't it usual? Life will give you many obstacles This is a poetry book about life/admiration/love/attraction

My short stories for the Fabulous Spec-Fic Smackdown 2024

I am a singer, and I sing for special people-those whose time have come to bid goodbye to the world of the living. I sing for them so they can leave in peace ... Would you like to hear my story of how I become a singer?