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[OPEN] Astania's book club for those who wish to have a stress-free, non-structured environment. You can choose any member's book to read, and receive engagement on your own book in the process! See our profile for other book clubs!

[OPEN] Astania's book club for those in search of a structured format and constructive feedback. Sign up to be placed in bi-weekly pairings, where you'll read six chapters and exchange extensive comments! See our profile for other book clubs!

Caught in an abusive relationship with heart-throb country star, Ty Abbott, Mira Valdez yearns for a way out.... Unexpectedly, that way comes to her in the form of a young man named Jace Ó Seighin, who had been mistaken for an employee by her boss when trying to discreetly rob the store she worked at. With a secret of her own, Mira quickly bonds with Jace, as they have both promised to never let each other's secrets out. ...But what happens when Mira slowly starts to fall for Jace despite being with Ty?

All Phyllon wanted was to hide away from the trouble surrounding the Royal Court and spend the season growing his father's merchant empire. However, the trouble from the Court follows him in the shape of a well-meaning but naive prince, whose inexperienced actions threaten to unbalance the already fragile political climate. In an attempt to save the prince from his naivety and political manipulation, he finds himself drawn into preventing a secessionist plot and helping the prince on his personal quest for a cure for his beloved.

The Curse of Mysterious Love is a romantic fiction novel that follows the story of Lily, a woman who meets a mysterious man named Jack. As she gets to know Jack, she learns that he is cursed to be forever alone. Lily decides to do everything in her power to help Jack break the curse, and the two of them embark on a perilous journey together. As they travel through dangerous terrain and face unexpected obstacles, their love for each other grows stronger. However, they soon discover that the curse is more powerful than they ever imagined, and it may force them apart forever. The Curse of Mysterious Love is a tale of love, sacrifice, and the power of fate.

In the heart of downtown Toronto, as winter sets in, a high-powered vice president reflects on the pressures of his demanding corporate job. After yet another late night at work, he realizes he has forgotten an important file at the office. As he turns to retrieve it, he is suddenly attacked by a hooded figure-his former manager, whom he fired for embezzlement. In a shocking confrontation, the man stabs him multiple times, leaving him bleeding on the sidewalk as chaos erupts around him. 
In his final moments, he grapples with regret, longing for his family and the life he could have led. Just as darkness envelops him, he hears a strange voice announcing his transfer to another world and bestowing upon him the name "Viktor" and the class of "Monarch." 
When he regains consciousness, he finds himself in an opulent room, lying beside a beautiful woman who calls him "my prince" before closing her eyes for the last time. A frantic maid bursts in, calling for help, and soon a king enters, revealing that the woman is the queen. Amidst the mourning, the king cradles Viktor, promising to love him as he carries him away, setting the stage for an extraordinary journey of rebirth and destiny.

When the woman she loves is dying, a necromancer will stop at nothing to save her. ❈ Based on Where the Roots Remember by @ZoeAlamort. The wonderful world of Astania and all characters within belong to them. ❈ Word Count: 4k Genres: Fantasy/High Fantasy, Romance, Fanfiction Written: 29 FEB 2024 - 01 MAR 2024 Narrative: Third Person Limited, Past Tense

"The friendship was perfect, growing higher. Then there were blue and red tangled wires." .'*~'.* On one ocean-sprayed evening on the dock, things are strange within his chilly yet scorching heart. . . . ✨🔹✨ 1st place for Best Opening Line in @AstaniaCommunity's Mistletoe Magic Mini-Awards (2023) #AstaniaBooks ✨🔹✨ January, 2023

In a world where magic once reigned supreme, legends of the Golden Age still echo through history. Ryuu Okomaru, one of the most feared and powerful fighters of the past, has chosen a life of solitude deep within the mountains, choosing to live only to himself-until one fateful morning, his peace was shattered and shall be for a very long time.

A "runaway assassin" walks into a bar where a "sexy cop" is working... and it's Halloween. (GxG Short Story) --- College senior Talia would rather spend Halloween cooped up in her apartment and studying for her next midterm. And even after her friends convince her to join them for a night out, she doesn't expect to return home with more than sore feet and the promise of a hangover. Waitress Misaki has three priorities in life: her grades, her job applications, and her finances. She has no intention of letting anything get in the way of her future, even if she has to risk a few life experiences along the way. But when Talia, dressed as an assassin on the run, meets Misaki, outfitted with an inaccurate police uniform, both women will come to find that maybe plans are meant to be changed. --- FEATURED: ★ @StoriesUndiscovered's "Lunch Hour Shorts" list (DEC 2022) Notice: Contains mentions of alcohol and past abuse. Word Count: +10k Genres: Romance (Contemporary), New Adult Published: July 17-27, 2022 Narrative: Third Person Limited, Past Tense

Many words can describe the mighty General, Graeme Blackwoode. Handsome, intimidating, and stoic. Lovestruck wouldn't be one. Yet, the warrior crumbled to one of life's most delicate emotions. Love. Love in one of the most inconvenient of times. Love with a special woman, a fighter like him. Threats from the neighboring country of Ravennisse, a kingdom built on land and power seek to conquer Oriad's land, in the tragedy known as war. Graeme seeks to act as a general, hoping to keep his kingdom out of war. Yet, he is balancing his romance, for not everyone would approve of what he's become. *** Disclaimer: This is the prequel to Lantana but you do not need to read that book and this can be enjoyed on its own! TW: Descriptions of violence, mild swearing, war The beautiful cover and banner set was designed by @redflowers-!

Eliora May, a lifetime citizen of Maplemaw, is something many women are not. Literate. An activist. But these become hard to complete as all is stripped away from her with the coming of unexpected news. Marriage and war between the faeires and elves of Ilkaphene. A land of magic, where flowers and fungi grow as tall as their castles. Where forest creatures live in harmony. A land of peace. A land where a fairy married an elf. A fairy princess marrying an elf princess at that. Eliora begins to hear rumors of the war. How it was destroying an ethereal land. And, worst of all, how women were being silenced to prevent more "corruption". As the war and its standards begin to seep into Elvangmort, changing Eliora's home into one of constrictions, hushed whispers, and worst of all, a hatred toward women, she knows that she must do something to save her freedom and the freedoms of those around her. *** This is my submission for ONC 2025! Main prompt: 33. In a time when same-sex marriage was still a stigma, two kings defy convention and marry each other-igniting a conflict that threatens to spark a world war Secondary prompts: 43. During a wartime book ban, a young woman discovers love letters hidden in the margins of a historical book. As she reads, she unravels a mystery about her family and finds love of her own. 96. The road you've traveled almost every day of your life begins to change-transforming it into a dark, terrifying place right before your eyes. 109. In secret, a group of women forms a book club during the ban on reading. As they sneak around town exchanging books, they form unexpected friendships, navigate their love lives, and uncover hidden strengths and passions. Story playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qRA9ENIMuYf6UuYmtXlkd?si=6yrjpvyWSwWC9nz-URZq3g TW: Abuse, homophobia, violence, death The beautiful cover and banner were created by @sulkytae! Featured: (x1) @fantasy

[CLOSED] Board your sleigh and be prepared to take off into a magical world: Astania! This is a mini-award for any book (or account) on Wattpad, whether big or small.

In a dimly lit room, Kaden wakes up bound to a chair, facing Aeron, a figure from his past. Memories of betrayal and bloodshed flood back as Aeron reveals his plan to annihilate the protagonist's town. Desperate, the protagonist tries to negotiate but learns he will die if a glowing globe, representing those who still love him, goes dark. As all but one light extinguish, Aeron's rage reveals his own complex feelings. How will it affect his life? Read to find out!

[CLOSED FOR 2025] Astania's ONC book club dedicated to supporting participants with a stress-free, supportive environment. Anyone participating in the ongoing Open Novella Contest is eligible to enter! You can choose any member's book to read, and receive engagement on your own book in the process! Every month, the most engaged member will receive a shout-out from the profile. For 2025, there is no minimum reading requirement. See our profile for year-round book clubs!

✨🔹 A collection of Stace's original poetry compositions. 🔹✨ . . . If a heart is overrun with emotion, it is sure to be broken. Those feelings need somewhere to go. Somewhere to rest. Somewhere to know. Somewhere to be put to the test. These wrinkled pages in a drawer. They never thought they would see anything more. For a long time they were stashed away in the cold. Until they finally reached your tender hold. . . . ✨🔹✨ Credit to @AlexandraLing2000 for the gorgeous cover. 🤍 1st place for Poetry in @AstaniaCommunity's Hallow's Eve Awards (2023) #AstaniaBooks ✨🔹✨ 2023

A short poetry book with my favourite works

[CLOSED] Come one, come all to the Astania Community's Harvest Festival! We're in search of some great stories to last us through the chilly winter. No matter how big or small, all are welcome to make this harvest a bountiful one! If you'd like to throw your story into the pumpkin patch for reads and rewards, hop on the hayride to find out more! Cover thanks to @ink3dverse!

Forced to enlist as a guardian, a pacifist finds hope within a passionate singer. --- (A Triple Point story.) Mackenzie Olomana enjoys chatting up strangers, giving great hugs, and crying for happy endings; he absolutely does not like violence, horror movies, and when people are in pain. So being forced to enlist as a guardian, where he's surrounded by everything he dislikes on a daily basis, probably wasn't the best career path for him. Unfortunately, his healing meta-abilities didn't give him much of a choice, but he's willing to accept that (sort of) and just take life one day at a time. Patience finally pays off when he meets Jordan Minseok Song. To most, Jordan is a successful pop star known for his silky voice and incredibly polite personality. But there's a goofy and charming persona hiding behind Jordan's public exterior, and finding it leaves Mack with a warmth he never expected. Except something is holding Jordan back, and Mack can see it's hurting him in ways that others might not notice. Fortunately, Mack knows a thing or two about healing, even when it involves pains of the past. With his help, maybe then Jordan can feel his warmth for himself. And maybe then they can both find happiness, together. --- Word Count: +45k Genres: Romance, Science Fiction

Love is eternal. ☆ Written for the What in the Wattpad Writing Contest. ☆ Trope: Best friends forced to marry *** Word Count: About 1k Genre: Short Story Written: 12 AUG 2025 Narrative: First Person, Present Tense This story is only available on Wattpad by @laurendoubleu. White chrysanthemum image is by Kaeun Kim from Pixabay.