Onc26 Stories

Zara is a hardworking baker and one contract away from success. David is the corporate king of Abuja real estate, a man who values order above all else. When a collision in a VIP elevator douses one of David's most vital land documents in hot espresso; their two worlds finally clash. David views Zara as a chaotic, sugary mess, Zara sees him as a cold, unyielding wall of stone. But when David is caught in an ugly custody battle with his volatile ex for their daughter, Annabella; David realizes he needs more than just steel to save his family. He needs the one woman who isn't afraid to get her hands messy. Now, Zara and David must decide if they can build a future on the ruins of their first meeting.

For Centuries Grim has been collecting souls. It's what he does, it's his purpose. One day, while collecting a soul in the park, he comes across a lost puppy. For reasons he can't explain, the urge to return the small dog to his owner is overwhelming. He soon finds the animal's owner, a woman in her mid-twenties named Maria. He is struck down by her beauty and realizes that he had once claimed the soul of someone she loved. He becomes even more conflicted when he realizes he has just one year to claim her soul.

Kieran is already dealing with a flirtatious boss, disdainful coworkers and a heavy workload and writhing self-insecurity that gives him a perpetual migraine. Now the cute boy he met as a child had turned out to be a handsome, adorable... werewolf?! Salva opened their wings to their city neighbors in Bellport's greatest time of need, but will the divide between the two cities be greater than the chasm that seperates the them both or can they work together to find the solution to the virus that plagues them both? #ONC2026 #2k #8k Genre: Fantasy-Supernatural, Werewolf Mature (16+): Mention of abuse, Bullying, Profanity, Gore/Violence Copyright© 2025 short_flame

THE LAST SIGNATURE The ink that doesn't fade. Eli never believed his brother's death was an accident. He just never had proof. Until Nora found the yearbook. Hidden inside a wall. Filled with names written in ink that doesn't age. Names that belong to students who all graduated normally, lived quietly - and died exactly three hundred and sixty-five days later. No headlines. No investigations. Just a pattern so clean it could only be deliberate. Now there are five of them who know. One name already inside that shouldn't be. Eleven weeks until the rest of them walk across that stage. And something ancient, patient, and nameless has been collecting signatures for a very long time. It isn't finished yet.

The king has been betrayed and his throne taken from him, locked away withno hope... So he thought unknown to him, the spirit did send hope in form of Princess Emeralda... "what are you doing so far, deep in the forest" startled Emeralda looked around but saw no one.. "down here....beside you....come closer...don't be afraid" the voice kept speaking And so Emeralda walked gently towards the voice , this act took all of her courage,but she kept going, slowly till she got to the flower, so sure the voice came from there, she looked into the flower, to her amazement she saw the most handsome moon face she has ever seen In awe of his beauty and shock of the situation she asked "what are you doing in there!".....

In a kingdom where no one has ever dreamed, Kenna starts dreaming one night. And they aren't regular dreams, no, they predict something. And it changes every time, but one thing remains the same. She can't ever get away from her father. Filled with fear of the dreams, and her father's reaction to them, she starts searching for the cursed witches, who need to be able to help her, if they exist.

The stars are easier to chart than the complexities of the human heart. Cecilia Hawke is one step away from everything she has ever wanted: a permanent position in the Academy of Belarune, a name built on her own merit, and a life filled to the brim with research. But it's a step long enough to bridge the gap between her and those born into old magic, and she needs any advantage to help her over the chasm. When she takes on the crown prince's request, she thinks it is the perfect opportunity to propel her forward. She couldn't have been more wrong. With her future hanging in the balance and an old wound threatening to reopen, Cecilia must recover a legendary crown, survive close quarters with her past, and figure out, once and for all, whether the life she designed for herself is truly the one she wants. ------------------------------ This is my (second) entry for the Open Novella Contest 2026, based on prompt 24: "Staying as friends feels safe, but that doesn't mean it's the path you're meant to take," and prompt 29: "You will meet many people in your life. Many will come and go, but some will leave footprints on your heart." It's a pretty rough first draft, with minimal editing. I can promise decent grammar, but you might still stumble upon some inconsistencies and plot holes.

Cursed storms have been tearing through the port cities, and the constellations are shifting in ways no map can explain. When a stowaway girl is discovered aboard a merchant ship, Elias, the crew's bookish young cook, can't stop watching her. Olive is a mystery in every way. She barely eats or sleeps, and seems determined to get herself thrown overboard every time she opens her mouth. Yet when she somehow navigates their vessel through violent weather, Elias realizes there is much more to her story than he could have possibly imagined. ONC prompt #69: The stars are disappearing one by one and only you can hear their whispers. Percy Jackson meets Pirates of the Caribbean meets astrology (I do not use AI to write my work. I will sometimes use it to research historical details for accuracy but no AI is used to generate creative materials)

Two explorers are sent to a planet that dies every night, to renew itself every day. They need to find out how that planet has blooming trees and flowers. To maybe find a way to create new flowers on their own planet. The time they have is very limited, since the planet is on the edge of dying again. But then they find other people.

ONC'26 "One Spell, One Ghost, Two Handsome Boys, One Witch, and Popularity, what could go wrong... right?" When you become so popular in your Town, you never know that something lurking in the dark around Spring Festival could actually take you on a trip that soon you will regret. It's never easy to be such a popular girl in High School, but when love strikes between hate and popularity, there's no chance to be taken. Will you pay the price for your popularity through your worst enemy, or will you run from the curse and ghost that is chasing you? Tik... Tok... Tik... Tok... time is ticking!

Elijah Matthews was dating Adrian Skyler; that was well known, and everything seemed perfect. But one day at the carnival, it is revealed that Elijah will love two people-one will save him and the other will destroy him. Elijah eventually finds the new boy, Silas, the most perfect boy ever seen, and they begin to like each other. But as more and more signs point to the fact that Silas will eventually destroy him, Adrian starts getting more hot-tempered and secretive. But when the time comes, will Elijah be able to know which one to choose? This story is a part of the Open Novella Contest 2026 and is based on prompt #115. This story has a character from a culture that I do not know much about. If I have written their accent wrong, accidentally made the character too stereotypical, or anything else, please write to me in the comments immediately and it will be fixed as soon as I can!

Two assassins. One mission. Both of them are on a different team. They hate each other. The goal: an ancieng stone. What happens when they both end up in a different world after they get it and now have to work together to find out who they are and why they are here, and how to get back home. Meanwhile, a girl is trying to prove to the world that she is as capable as her mother. What could go wrong when these three meet and go on an adventure together?

The Kurczaka Travelling Inn has been in Meluza Dovhun's family for generations, an open door and empty room to all sorts of guests. Suffice to say, Mel has seen her fair share of the unusual, whether from working at the front desk or helping clean out rooms. Really, there's not a whole lot that could surprise her anymore. That is, until a human shows up at the hotel's doorstep, and Kurczak decides to saunter off before Mel can get him to leave. Now, Mel's only hope is to hide the human's presence and pray none of the gods and spirits (or even worse, her grandmother) take notice before she can get him home. (Plus, her sister keeps getting into trouble with the rusalki, her mother is falling into serious religious practices, and the guests are causing trouble left, right, and center.) ONC 2026 PROMPT #113 COVER BY: @AlexandraLing2000

this book is a onc 26 entry. THe prompt is prompt number 6 and number 63. this is the description for this story ( I edited the prompts to make more sense for this story. IT was just a couple words.). While researching the myths of the lost Greek civilization, lily discovered the forgotten god of mischief, Hermes. After exploring hermes' ancient temple, strange coincidences and uncanny events begin to follow Lily. Something from the deity has touched her life and now she must figure out what Hermes wants. After a bit of thinking before sleep, Lily remembered seeing hermes' caduceus symbol on a rock laying in the woods behind her house. She goes to explore it and finds it is only opening to her because she told a lie to her parents about where she was going.

"I like being out of the spotlight. It's the only place I can breathe." 💫💫💫 Hazel Brooks has always loved Poppy Sparks, one of the most popular singers. From the posters on her walls to the songs she hums without thinking, Poppy has been the soundtrack of Hazel's life. As a dedicated fan, Poppy was always meant to be a world-famous star, someone Hazel never imagined she would meet beyond a crowded concert stage. But at the start of sophomore year, a quiet transfer student stepped into her life. She's soft-spoken, careful, and oddly familiar. Everything fell into place when Hazel heard her soft, unguarded singing on the rooftop. The voice she's admired for years is sitting right beside her. 💫💫💫 PROMPT USED: Number 23

(18. Prompt) At eighteen, Alice begin dreaming of a stranger who feels like her other half. When they finally meet in real life, everything she thought she knew about love and reality begins to shift.

Alessandra Aeloria and Lucifer Raevryn were raised to outshine each other. Two heirs. Two rival houses. One fractured kingdom barely holding onto peace. She rules with strategy. He rules with strength. They were taught to compete - never to trust. But when an ancient relic tied to their bloodlines begins to awaken, the council forces them into an alliance neither of them wants. The weapon responds only when they stand united. And unity requires something far more dangerous than cooperation. As political tensions rise and whispers of a forgotten enemy resurface, Alessandra and Lucifer find themselves fighting more than just a looming war. Because the real threat isn't the relic. Or the prophecy. Or even the enemy beyond the northern rifts. It's the way their hearts betray them in moments of silence. The way denial burns hotter than hatred. The way falling for each other could shatter both their houses. In a kingdom built on pride, love is the most reckless rebellion of all.

In a kingdom where no one can control winter, and winter is getting so cold that people barely survive. Someone stands up to control the season. But the moment they reach the age to develop magic, winter suddenly disappears. Now the young mage doesn't only need to control winter, but she also needs to get the season back.

When Nena finally receives the mark of her soulmate, it turns out to be a countdown. The faster she walks towards the source of the countdown, the faster the clock ticks back. Her best friend tries to get her out of this situation, but Nena knows she can't ignore the future that's coming for her. And then she stands right in front of a demon...

After discovered the opposition power and their fragments identity, Scarlet Bright and Lithanine "Lilith" Diesel continue their journey, discovered a new friend, Lucin and Lilith just discovered the new power. And not just that, Lilith will find new fragment identity soon or later. This story was Al-generative chat and edited by me to keep the fixed plot.