Sparklerawards Stories

Let's play a little game of Simon Says. I'm Simon and you're gonna do what I say. If not, then you gotta run and never come out your hiding spot. Tricked into a game of Simon says, who would have known it will become this bloody. Claire, along with four other players, must learn to survive this bloody game in the middle of the night. "Her feet raced against the rocks of the dark forest and her eyes were blindfolded. Her sense of touch were what led her way to her escape but suddenly, someone grabs her hands. She was pulled to an abrupt stop and they blocked her mouth with their free hand to block the screams that were about to come out her mouth. Then, a bullet to the middle of her back passed through her chest which splattered blood against the trees and on the killer's hand. He faced the other players to say, 'Simon says'"

A short story/ poem about the memories connected to certain objects and how all of that connects to the death of someone close to me. "And in that picture we were smiling and I was holding her hand and we were both looking so incredibly awkward together yet practically emanating joy." "There are marks crawling up the frame, cataloging how tall I've grown in time, though the marks stopped a few years ago. Soon after she did."

Short story about Pheobe, the girl who wanted more than just a robotic, normal life. The girl who longed for a life full of adventures and surprises and who set off with some boys, leaving behind her loved ones, to fulfill her dreams. Follow the story through the eyes of her best friend Ava, who suffers deeply after the disappearance of Pheobe, and who has one deep dark secret that she has kept bottled up for almost her whole life. A story of love, friendship, and heartbreak with lots of strong messages about today's society. Author's note: this is my first story, I know it's not perfect but writing has always been a passion of mine. Please comment and let me know what you think!

What would you do? Sara is a young African American woman living in the 1950's American South. One day, she happens to be taking the bus home from work when Rosa Parks is arrested. How does it affect her? *New cover by @IMAMANDUH! Thank you!*

The Ophiuchus Expanse, a remote region of space located at the far edge of Galactic Commonwealth space has gone largely unnoticed and unexplored for decades. But with the chance discovery of an abundant source of what was long thought to be a rare mineral by deep-space exploration probe, the Galactic Commonwealth has taken an interest in the region. With this newfound interest, the Galactic Commonwealth has launched a massive exploration, colonisation and mining campaign into the Expanse. The Commonwealth's action, however, have not gone unnoticed. Other galactic powers, be it small and great, have begun to venture into the Expanse as well. But unbeknownst to them all, including the various races living in the Expanse, a long dormant ancient power has reawoken. And it is ready to strike.

Life is tough when you know that you're not the innocent girl that everyone thinks you are. Everyone thinks Cassie is as innocent as a baby. Well atleast that was what she was but now, she killed a man and she has to learn to get away with murder.

"Always," The word she is the most afraid of. The sayings of the man that haunts her in her dreams. Tiana Kings cannot get out of her trauma. Every single day, she is tortured by nightmares and memories that flood into her on the day of the accident. Not being able to escape, she is stuck in a loop not expecting anything to do with her life. By finally succeeding at going to school on the first day, she finally embraces the hope that she can overcome her fears. During her endeavors, she meets Parker Kane. While she falls deeply in love, she also inches closer to the message her brother meant to tell her before he died. Will she be able to overcome her trauma and start a life as herself? ----- "Fake," The only word Parker can see in other people and uses to describe himself. He only loves his mom, she is all he needs. When he moves back to the town where something horrible had happened, he finds out secrets about his family and his mother, which makes him doubt everything he has believed until then. In the midst of his confused feelings, he meets Tiana Kings and is captured in her presence, for she is the only one who makes him think of the word, "real". She pulls him into the world of his vulnerability, and he cannot help but show his true side that he has not shown to anyone before. Will he be able to endure the weight of knowing the hidden secrets, or will he crash, bringing down everything he had with him? ----- Second place in The Opal Awards! ----- Copyrighted to Angelina Rose Lee

It's 2020, and the whole intenet is been stolen by a Mysterious hacker beholding a weird symbol of an inverted star. As Green Beret Jennifer Watson investigates the case, she bumps on to Mark who says to be the brother of the hacker and is been searching for him since 11 years. As the two set out in the search of Mack; the very hacker, they meet Crystal an ally of Mack who provides them the necessary help. They revealed to the various truths hidden behind Mack's purple hood as they encounter Blizzare; a reptilian alien, and his organisation; The Obnoxians. Will Mark be able to learn the truth of Mack and the evil plans of Blizzare before its too late to stop him.

What happened an year ago that Emma dropped of high school? Why is she back now?How has she changed so much?Is all of this related to Ryan and Thalia or the reason is something even bigger? To find out read ' Always. Forever. Us. ' **************************** This seems like a regular, cliché high school girl story...but it's not! Read it to find out the story of Emma Steele!

"You ok," he asked. "I'm ok," she replied. Sam looked her in eye and hugged her tightly. "I know you're not." She never knew someone like him would come along. He never thought that she would light up his world. Kenna never knew she would need him that much. Sam thought he could just let everything go. All Kenna wanted was to be saved. At first she thought she was ok. That was only because of the mask she put on everyday. She never believed in love and inside she always knew she would be alone. Then Kenna learned the biggest lies are the ones we tell ourselves. All Sam thought he wanted was to be perfect. He pretend to be the prince and hid who he really was. But really he just wanted someone to see through the disguise and still care. Besides there's a little emotion in every "I don't care."

***Featured in Fright Profile*** Life has been different lately. She feels a growing sense of dread and wishes for things to be normal. His drinking is out of control. The child seems frightened and withdrawn. And then come the birds. Strange birds with such beseeching song. "Song, Unheard" is a tale of mystery and madness that will stay with you long after the story's conclusion.

{2nd place winner in the Hidden Gems Awards Fantasy Category} Buried beneath the hot sands of Egypt are centuries worth of history and treasure long lost to time. But not all which is lost stays lost forever. When the long lost holy city of Abydos is unearthed by the Dark Axis, a global terror group; Constantine Tan, archaeology professor and relic hunter, is approached by His Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service for one mission: to find his old university mentor, Professor Alastair Croft, before the Dark Axis who seek to exploit his knowledge of the ancient holy city do. *New chapter every week.

**Previously published in Mobius** A piece of dark fiction that reflects the realities of our modern age, yet remains timeless. A passive narrator from Anytown observes the comings and goings of an apparent refugee throughout a calendar year and describes his interactions with his neighbors while an election cycle warms up and the media shape views.

***Witty Feeds Ultimate Horror Award Winner*** Young Billy Baxter is about to take a step into a bristling world where possibilities seem endless. In this virtual land of wonder, Billy can be anyone he wants to be and experience great beauty and horror without leaving the safety of his home. The price of admission seems small, but in this place where even a person's darkest desires can be realized electronically, is there a line that should not be crossed? Part horror, part techno-thriller. Solonik's Game provides a sobering reminder of the danger that can lurk in the unlikeliest of places.

all he wants is to be with her...forever nothing will break them apart..