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|| OPEN - POETRY & BOOKS ALLOWED || Looking for more exposure for your work? Look no further than the Candlelight Awards, an awards celebrating all works, whether they be poetry, experimental works, original novels, oneshots, or fanfics! There are few restrictions. LGBTQ+, mature, ongoing, completed, etc. are all welcome here, so take a peek and see if you're ready for Raven's Candlelight 2.0! What you can expect: - No payments (100% free contest; no tagging, follows, or shoutouts required) - A bunch of categories - Solo judging - No AI allowed - Unique prizes - And so, so much more...

STATUS ⬇ ╰┈➤ ❝ [ OPEN ] - ﴾✗﴿ ╰┈➤ ❝ [ JUDGING ] - ﴾✗﴿ ╰┈➤ ❝ [ CLOSED ] - ﴾ ✔ ﴿ ╾─────────────────────────────╼ ╔════▣◎▣════╗ ✧ *:･ﾟ 𝕭𝖆𝖗𝖆𝖐𝖆𝖍 𝕬𝖜𝖆𝖗𝖉𝖘 *:･ﾟ✧ ╚════▣◎▣════╝ 🌿 Welcome to the Barakah Awards 2026! A celebration dedicated to halal storytelling, heartfelt narratives, and uplifting creativity ✨ Hosted by BarakahHub, these awards aim to honor writers who create meaningful, clean, and inspiring stories - the kind that leave readers with warmth, reflection, and renewed faith. With multiple categories, exciting prizes, and a supportive community spirit, the Barakah Awards are open to all writers who follow halal-friendly guidelines. Both ongoing and completed works are welcome! 📌 Check the chapters for: - Award categories - Submission form - Rules & guidelines - Prizes - Important dates Step into a space where your words can shine with purpose and barakah 💚✨ Bismillah - and best of luck to all participants! *SUBMISSIONS CLOSES IN FEB*

Maeve Raines has seen golden strings since her teenage years-thin, luminous threads tied to people's pinkies, binding them through choice, emotion, and consequence. Friendship. Betrayal. Belief. Obsession. Love. Everyone has them. Some have many. Having only one is rare. Having none is impossible. Except Maeve cannot see her own. Now in her late twenties, she lives a life that demands silence and observation. Her secret stays hidden, pressed between unanswered questions and the letters she writes to the Fates-quiet confessions meant for powers she isn't sure are listening. Over the years, she has learned every shade of gold that exists and memorized their meanings. There is nothing left about the strings that should surprise her. To the world, she is someone else entirely. She goes by Juno-a name chosen, not given. A name she wears like armor. Under that name, she drifts. Watches. Learns how lives knot and unravel. Until she meets Theo Mercer. Her neighbor is gentle, reserved, and marked by something she has never encountered before. He has no visible strings. Not one. The absence unsettles her more than any bond ever has-because she knows what every shade should mean, and yet he fits none of them. Theo knows nothing of fate or golden threads-only that being near Juno feels fragile, like something he shouldn't expect to keep. What unfolds between them is not loud or dramatic. It is slow. Measured. Built from shared glances, half-confessions, and the quiet comfort of being understood without explanation. And for the first time, Maeve feels something she cannot categorize-a pull, a burn around her own pinkie whenever she turns away from him. Still unable to see her string, she prays-desperately-that if it exists, it will not be the worst kind. The color of love that never gets to stay. To the Fates is a quiet, tragic exploration of destiny misunderstood, love interrupted, and the cost of seeing what others cannot.

Against the backdrop of a damp, golden London autumn... ​In 2026 London, history professor Sarah uncovers a centuries-old letter hidden behind an old framed painting in her new flat. As she deciphers its secrets, she becomes entwined in a long-lost love and a mystery that spans generations-leading her to a man who holds the final piece of the puzzle." Participation in the Open Novella Contest 2026 Prompt used: #79 © 2026 by Nermein Sami El-Kurdi. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission is strictly prohibited #onc2026 #opennovellacontest2026 #oncprompt79

✨ What are the F.L.A.R.E. ? ✨ The F.L.A.R.E. (Ferzareth Literary Awards for Rising Excellence) celebrate amazing stories and talented writers on Wattpad. These awards are designed to shine a spotlight on creativity, originality, and storytelling skill. Whether your story is complete, ongoing, romantic, thrilling, or fantastical, there's a place for it here. Writers get the chance to gain recognition, connect with readers, and earn special awards, while readers get to discover incredible stories and vote for their favorites. 🌟 The goal of F.L.A.R.E. is simple: celebrate talent, inspire creativity, and make every story feel legendary.

Bee's life is sort of stable: she has a flat, a bipolar diagnosis she's getting a handle on. Well, as much as possible, considering she also has a personality that treats impulse control like a creative suggestion. Theo - her childhood neighbour, moral compass, and lifelong critic - has moved back into the apartment across the courtyard. Now he's in her bar. In her kitchen. In her friend group. And, judging by the way he pointed at the window last night, extremely aware of which bedroom is hers. They've spent the last decade living separate lives on purpose. Different cities, different people, one annual birthday party where they confirm they're still wildly incompatible and leave again. But Theo isn't leaving this time. And apparently, neither is the possibility of whatever they've spent ten years avoiding. Prompt: You will meet many people in your life. Many will come and go, but some will leave footprints on your heart.

Asia and Harmony are having problems with their boyfriends.

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Participating in story pitch challenges has been a really fun exercise to think up new story ideas and strengthen my story description writing skills (although pitches tend to be too long and too detailed for a standard blurb). So... here they are. If anybody cares. Some pitches are for existing stories, and some are for stories that I may or may not write. Graphics created by me using Canva Pro unless otherwise cited.

An ONC2026 entry Magic is law and every mage is bound by Summon Cards; anchor tools used to call beasts, spirits, and even gods. The gifted train in Terra City where they must choose to either serve Creation, Justice, or Death. But Amara breaks every rule. She can summon without a card; even moreso she can summon Annatah, the god of creation. To the Order of the First, she is a miracle. To the Brotherhood of Night, she is the perfect vessel to incarnate Althera, the goddess of chaos. When eight year old Cassandra Apollos is kidnapped after awakening her abilities and calling forth Python, a rare divine protector, Terra City teeters on the brink of war. With enemies closing in, Amara must shape her own destiny before chaos takes form. An ONC 2026 entry

Just random oneshots and stuff I've written for FFXIV, featuring two of my characters. Feel free to read or not, I don't care. This is essentially just me writing what I want and sending it into the void. Any triggers, pairings or whatever will be included at the top of the chapter. Cross-posted on ao3

Status: Closed & almost done 🥳 Welcome to the WHO Mini Awards, a safe space for all authors, particularly smaller ones. Everyone gets reviews and prizes, even if you don't win! All genres, including fanfics, are allowed, though please keep in mind some categories may be genre-specific. There are categories for new writers, undiscovered stories (less than 20k reads), fan vote for larger stories, experimental stories, and poetry, too! Includes: - 14 categories - Simple payments (you don't even have to tag anyone!) - Music-themed contest with unique music-inspired categories - Fair judging (only one judge) - Cool prizes - Detailed reviews for EVERY participant, regardless of if you win or not - Prizes for EVERY participant, regardless of if you win or not --- If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack and reading a plagiarized copy of my work. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe form, please go to https://www.wattpad.com/user/Ravendipity. Thank you.

Open [✘] Judging [✘] Closed [ꪜ] Where words drift, emotions rise and stories leave their mark... welcome to the Flow Awards. 🌊✨

⭐SEASON 1: April 26'⭐ OPEN || || CLOSED || || JUDGING ||🌟|| AWARDS || || Welcome to a celebration where Wattpad's brightest voices light up the galaxy! The Stellar Award is all about fun, friendship, and the joy of storytelling. It's not just about winning-it's about cheering each other on, discovering hidden gems, and giving every writer their chance to sparkle. ✨ Nominate the stories that stole your heart. ✨ Vote for the characters you'll never forget. ✨ Celebrate the creativity that makes our community shine. Because here, every Wattpad star deserves their place in the constellation. 🚀📖

We present the second edition of WOW:WRITE ON WEDNESDAY after a successful 200 chapters of the first! As you are aware, WOW is a weekly contest, where every Wednesday we post a prompt to write your story. The deadline is the next Tuesday 23:59 pm/11:59 pm EST. Cover made by the wonderful @MissCatLatte ❤

|| OPEN || Are you a K-pop writer looking for more exposure for your work? If so, the Forever Gold K-pop Awards is perfect for you! Regardless of length or genre, all K-pop stories are welcome here! What you can expect: - ALL K-pop fics are accepted, including mature stories, oneshots, and K-pop stories from ANY K-pop group - You only need ONE core story chapter to sign up - No payments - Fair judging - 13 categories - Unique prizes - Opportunities to meet fellow writers - Much more!

Welcome, fellow writers! I host monthly contests as a way to support the writing community. All are welcome to participate no matter what stage of your writing journey you are on. These contests take place across multiple platforms (Neobook, Booksie, Wattpad, and Underground Bookshelf). Winners are invited to have their work featured on Underground Bookshelf. You can learn more about UB at https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/ (As of writing this, the Neobook website and app have been down for several weeks, so it is best to submit through Underground Bookshelf, Wattpad, or Booksie.) If you are a winner of one of the monthly contests, please make sure I have your bio, the name you would like to be credited under, pronouns, and content warnings (if applicable). This will help me when I go to feature your piece on Underground Bookshelf. Please visit the chapter dedicated to the month/prompt you are submitting to for rules and deadlines. Depending on the prompt, the contest may be open to poetry, short stories, flash/microfiction, first chapters, excerpts, short memoirs, or a combination of several. Please also refrain from submitting fanfiction (for copyright reasons) and work containing egregious violence or sex (I'm not set up for age restrictions on Underground Bookshelf). To submit your work, drop the link and title in the comment section of the contest/chapter you are participating in. If you have any trouble doing this (sometimes Wattpad gets a little glitchy), you can email these to me at contact.undergroundbookshelf@gmail.com. Thank you so much for submitting your work to these contests! I always look forward to reading submissions. I can't wait to read your work!

This space is created especially for writers participating in the Open Novella Contest 2026 Writing a novella is exciting... but also confusing, lonely, and full of self-doubt. ❤️ Is my story good enough? ❤️Is my opening strong? ❤️Will readers understand my characters? ❤️Am I even on the right track? You don't have to figure this out alone. This book club is a place where contestants can: ✔ Share their entries ✔ Get genuine reads ✔ Receive honest and helpful feedback ✔ Improve their chapters ✔ Support fellow writers Here, we don't compete. We grow together. If you are writing for the Open Novella Contest and want readers, reviews, and real feedback - this circle is for you. Let's help each other write better stories.

Are you a new writer and have the urge to dive into a contest? Do you have contest ideas but you don't know where to put them? Join us in our Contests and Challenges book where you will find all of the ongoing contests for this profile. We cater to all genres! Our fantastic cover is made by @FireOpalDani ❤