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Why Me? [ONC 2021]

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GeoffreyHarrison

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Gordon Twist gets a surprise note from a man who dies in front of him. No warning or explanation given. Who was this man? Who did he think Gordon was? And what does this note mean?

Gordon is stuck in a nightmare. People want to protect him, but is that for his own good or theirs?

This story was originally written for the Open Novella Contest 2021. It made it through to the Long List, which I was quite pleased with.All Rights Reserved

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Thirteen Points of Light by SteveJBWO

After a night on the town, Sarah wakes up to a miserable hangover. But it's nothing compared to what comes next. After attempting to light a cigarette, she feels that something isn't quite right. Soon she'll discover that everything is very wrong. My entry in the Open Novella Contest III, Feb 2020. April 28. Just got the news that Thirteen Points has made it through the second round. Now I have to finish by May 5th. I'm not as far along as I had hoped at this point, but I'm sure I can make it. May 4th. 12:10 am. Finished. Submitted. Good night. May 20th. Well, 13 Points made the Long List. I have no idea how many original entries there were but about 940 made the first cut. There's 150 on the Long List. Not bad for my first time out. Now we'll wait and see how we fare on the Short List. May 30th. Well, Sarah and company didn't make the Short List. I can't say I'm disappointed though. This was my first attempt at this type of writing . Thanks for reading and voting. Now back to Short Story writing If you are also in the ONC, Good Luck and have fun!

The Clockmaker's Shadow | ONC 2021 | LGBT by elveloy

(HONORABLE MENTION) Rik Sandro is a dimension traveller. Jumping from one version of the world to another was intriguing at first, until he discovered he can never go home. Now all these new beginnings are just a pain. Maybe it's time to stay in one place. Maybe it's time to settle down. Maybe it's time to fall in love. However, when his latest lover is murdered, Rik fears that he's being stalked and now, he might not have any control over how, where, or when, his life will end. (HONORABLE MENTION and ROUND TWO WINNER ONC2021 ) A clockpunk adventure, my entry for the ONC 2021. (Clockpunk / LGBTQ / Romance / Horror)

Patience of a Gordon by TalatheWolf

The future is shifting, and humans are willing to do whatever it takes for the power to remain on their side. A village of Shifters is discovered, and they do as they have done in the past. They slaughter and torture every one of them, except for two. They leave the two huddled in one another's arms to watch the mass killing of the only thing they'd ever known. The humans have decided to repent for their past by giving the two Shifters a chance, something that hasn't happened in all of history. And what better way to show their ability to change what they've become known for than to send them to one of the Gordon boys who's next in line for Human Chair in the counsel? Will the Shifters show that not all of their kind lie in a blood of betrayal or will they provide evidence that that's the only thing they know? (Second installment of the Gordon series. Cayne Gordon's story.) Cover designer: maejestic

Barkeep by 0liviaRose436

Step into the enigmatic world of Barkeep, where the line between the living and the afterlife blurs in the dimly lit confines of Goff's bar. Follow Alex, a haunted bartender, as he navigates the mysteries of purgatory, grappling with love, loss, and the ultimate quest for redemption. With each twist and turn, secrets unravel, fates intertwine, and the true nature of existence is revealed. Join us on a journey where every drink holds a story, and every soul has a tale to tell. ************************************************************************************************** In the ethereal realm of purgatory, Alex finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of proprietor of Goff's bar, where the recently deceased gather to come to terms with their demise. Amidst the swirling mists and spectral patrons, he navigates the complexities of guiding lost souls toward acceptance and peace. When Lu, the only woman he has ever loved, walks through the doors of his purgatory bar, Alex's world is forever changed. Shocked and overjoyed by her presence, he grapples with a whirlwind of emotions, as Alex finds himself torn between his duty as a guide for the departed and his desire to find solace in the arms of the woman he thought he would never see again. Based on prompt 7 of ONC 2024.

Dream Trap || ONC 2021 by ManiacMachine

They were four in number. Each one bonded in love, as they came closer to the village, seeking shelter amidst the raging storm. Little did they know that Derkan has lured them in its dream trap. Reality bends for them, breaking their perceptions beyond time and space. But there lies an escape, a dangerous conquest, they must do it. Do it through their dreams and free themselves from this unknown terror. An entry to open novella contest 2021. Based on the prompt of ' All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.' Status: Complete Words Per Chapter: 1000-2000 approx. Total word count: 33,131 approx. Rounds qualified:- Round one (Qualified) Round two (Qualified)

Two Sided (OCTS Book 1) by NephaliMations

Your decisions will come back to haunt you, whether it be mentally, physically, or literally. In their case, it's all three. Sage's relatively normal life is flipped on its side once there is irrefutable evidence that he has murdered a member of his friend group- except it wasn't him. He's possessed. Possessed by a long dead reptilian humanoid, who has sworn to kill off the human race as a form of revenge- but revenge for what? Now, he and his friends are on the clock to get rid of this killer blast from the past before they're all killed by its vengeful claws (and tentacles). Two Sided, a novel focusing on teamwork, men's mental health, neurodivergent representation, and forming a relationship with God... but not in a way you'd expect :)! ______________________________________ !!WARNINGS AND DISCLAIMERS!! This story contains/mentions profanity, possession, drug use, murder and gore, mental illness, abusive relationships, and more. All characters in this story belong to me, NephaliMations. If otherwise, I have been given explicit permission to use them. All occurrences in this book are purely fictional, and any instances that exist in the real world are purely coincidental. ORIGINAL DATES- May 29, 2021-July 24, 2023 REWRITE DATES (This book)- April 24, 2024-

The Sharded Blade | Part 1 (A Dark Fantasy Novella) by MathiasCavanaugh

What happens when death is not the end? For one assassin, it wasn't. Now, in order to die, he must continue to kill. ⭐2020 Ambassador Pick⭐ ⭐2020 ONC Shortlister⭐ ⭐2020 ONC Honorable Mention⭐ The Sharded Blade (Part 1: Ghosts of the Past) was my entry into the 2020 Open Novella Contest (#OpenNovellaContest2020) and is approximately 24k words. It didn't place in the Top 5 and win, but it did receive a very kind Honorable Mention from the Wattpad Ambassadors who ran the contest. I am deeply thankful for all of you who read and enjoyed this story. Parts 2 and 3 (turning this into an entire novel length story) are currently being worked on. This story is based on the following two prompts ... with some liberties taken: 4. When something tragic happens, it's often said we lose a piece of ourselves. How far would you go to find these lost parts of yourself in order to be whole again? 45. You are possessed by a demon. The only way to cast it out is to kill 7 people - each representing one of the 7 virtues.

Runic Storm (ONC 2022) by KaraTales

It was supposed to be a quick job, in and out, no problems. Accidentally freeing a high profile prisoner on her way out and subsequently discovering an evil scheme, was not part of the plan. Suddenly, it's her own face that Kaia finds on the front of a wanted poster. Forced to work together, she and the fugitive are on the run until they find a way to figure out the big picture. But that is not her only worry. She needs to deal with the situation fast, or her overprotective twin will find out and come looking for her. And that is an even more frightening prospect than running from a villain who wants to see her dead. - A novel version of the story will be updated under "Runic Domination". If you are a new reader, refer to that version. - ONC 2022 Prompt: 69. I never wanted, or intended to become a bounty hunter, but my little sister had to go and get herself on a poster, WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE, didn't she? Now I've got to get to her first, because everyone else wants her dead.

Blank Slate | ONC2023 by ToWolfKin

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Thirteen Points of Light

After a night on the town, Sarah wakes up to a miserable hangover. But it's nothing compared to what comes next. After attempting to light a cigarette, she feels that something isn't quite right. Soon she'll discover that everything is very wrong. My entry in the Open Novella Contest III, Feb 2020. April 28. Just got the news that Thirteen Points has made it through the second round. Now I have to finish by May 5th. I'm not as far along as I had hoped at this point, but I'm sure I can make it. May 4th. 12:10 am. Finished. Submitted. Good night. May 20th. Well, 13 Points made the Long List. I have no idea how many original entries there were but about 940 made the first cut. There's 150 on the Long List. Not bad for my first time out. Now we'll wait and see how we fare on the Short List. May 30th. Well, Sarah and company didn't make the Short List. I can't say I'm disappointed though. This was my first attempt at this type of writing . Thanks for reading and voting. Now back to Short Story writing If you are also in the ONC, Good Luck and have fun!