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Ravenna Pike, an 18 year old that has a promising future ahead of her, finds herself married to her boss. But not just any old boss, but the famous young President of renowned Clockwork Inc. Locked in a marriage contract due to an old promise between the Chairman and her late grandfather, what is Ravenna to do when her "husband" wants nothing to do with her? Tension brews as the two try to live under one roof and their ideals clash. But when Ravenna's life is threatened by an unknown organization, can the two settle their differences enough to find out who is after her life before it's too late? And what are they to do when the Chairman expects them to have great grand children?

It requires something rare to see them: little action of honesty. A kid with a pair of empty eye socket along with a fairy holding a fur-covered book in her hand and a man with a horn. At first I didn't know why it had to be me enabled to meet such existences. Misfortunes happened to me and it was not unrelated with the three: Triad Fidelia. But the problems were more complicated than I know and it turns out to be far beyond my expectation...

Modern day today, meet famous fairy tale heard by children. Railine Hood (or Red what other people call her) meet Andrew Wolfton. • • Short story made for Targets Once Upon A Now contest. Word count: 5068 (Sadly didn't make top 25)

A modern take on the classic tale "Ugly Duckling". A young girl is dropped off at an orphanage after her mother simply doesn't want her anymore. This girl goes through her life constantly being put down. Everyone tells her she isn't worth it, and she starts to feel that way. With a love of nature and animals this girl starts to grow and mature. Many trials and challenges put her through hard times in her life. Will she always be the ugly duckling? Or will she one day grow into a beautiful swan.

This is a story about a love forbidden by heavens. A love that ceased, and will now happen. Life has always been sparkling for Reina Methem. From the moment of her birth the heaven showered her with light, blessings and a birthmark that resembled a pair of wings on her back. The mark that will turn her bright days into mystery with one fateful meeting. This is a take on angel myths. Hope you guys will like it.

The Sugar Plum Fairy is on the brink of economic failure. After a business deal gone wrong, she's looking at bankruptcy with no way out - except for her competitor, Mr. Claus, who offers her a solution if, and only if she agrees to help him on a mission, where millions of people are depending on him. The last thing the Sugar Plum Fairy wants is to cave into blackmail, but it appears that there's no other way to get out of the Sugar Slump. [entry for #OnceUponNow]

When Scarlett is hoping for the Summer camp of her life she realizes she is going to have to share a bunk with a complete opposite of her. But they have to work together in a challenge they thought didn't exist.

#OnceUponNow #JustWriteIt Please forgive me if there're any mistakes. I sincerely hope you will enjoy this story. And I highly appreciate feedbacks. #Wattys2016

"I don't want to choose. I don't want to hurt you or Taylor. One of you are going to have to reject me." "I'm not rejecting you Elena." "I know how it feels like to be hurt and alone, adding one more person onto my list won't hurt my heart as bad Luke." "No." "Why?" "Because for once in my life Elena I'm going to fight for what I want. Taylor has always been the favorite, now it's my turn." "Luke......" "Elena stop." With that he leans in and as hard I as try to avoid it, it happens. We kiss. And when I felt all those fireworks with Taylor, it's same amount I feel with Luke. As we pull away he lowers his head down taking in a breath and then he leaves back from where he came from. The pathway.

A war is going on between two powerful countries, and it seems like neither can win. After nearly a decade of constant fighting, many people are starting to lose hope. Until a hero appears. It's the first water mage they've seen in years, and she's eager to get into the fight. Vic Smith was orphaned at age ten, when her mother was killed by an enemy soldier. She moved in with her only friend, Alyssa, whose father happens to be the representative for the country's mage population, and they're filthy rich. They've been hiding Vic's magic for years at her mother's request, but she's done hiding. It's time for Vic to take action.

Midas was named after Greece's King of Gold who famed for his touch of fortune. In Midas' case, he has good luck streaks that have the ability to last for months on end. Unfortunately, his luck catches up to him every once in a while in the worst way possible. Eventually, he finds himself landed in the hospital after a lucky streak of nearly a year. He's dealt with worse before, but this time around, he meets someone different. Maddy prefers to go by Meddy because her idol is none other than the gorgon Medusa herself. She's in the hospital because of a fatal accident that marred her body and a terminal illness that's slowly counting down her days. Face filled with scars and completely blind, the last thing Meddy ever expected was to become friends with someone as charming and lucky as Midas. But like the days of old, some things were never meant to be. As a King with a tragic touch and a creature that strikes the worst fear in others, happiness is not a term they're both familiar with. Frozen in stone and frozen in gold, fate would grant neither of them victory.

She's about to become the leader of the Red's He's the leader of the White's's and he's been killed Now a war suddenly breaks out and we're in the middle Then that's the perfect time for the blacks to intrude causing more mayhem Read and enjoy.

"I see things differently. You're the only person I see differently. Your eyes are the same, your hair is the same, your looks are the same, but the way you make me feel is different than any other person. You make me feel happy. For once in my life, happy.", I exclaim. I was saying this to Sydney. She was the only friend in my life, who was kind to me. Even when I was mean to them.

New and a bit alarming... who would have ever thought that this could be? Beatrice Hanes is cunning, beautiful and destined for greatness. But after her father loses his job, greatness would have to wait. In order to save up for her dream college Beatrice reluctantly accepts an offer from her foe Andrew "The Beast" West. The request seemed simple, Andrew's mother would pay for her college tuition if she helped Andrew pass school. The problem was that Andrew was malicious and uncaring- why should Bea want to help someone like him? Will the Beauty break the Beast's mean streak or will this happily ever after, have to wait forever?

Jack has a dead-end job, a secret crush, and, as of a few days ago, a magic sword. Does having a prophecy give you a destiny or does it just help you find the one you always had?

A modern retelling of Cinderella After seventeen years of living under her parents' strict rule and being the perfect, obedient daughter, Cynthia's friends convince her to sneak out for one night of fun. But when she meets a charming stranger at the party, her life is turned on it's head as her eyes are opened to the joys of youth. Now, with her parents enraged over a lost phone and no idea who her mystery man is, how will she ever be able to reclaim that glimpse of happiness? [This was originally written for the Once Upon Now contest. I wasn't able to finish on time to enter the competition, but I still wanted to complete and share it with you.] Cover credit to @AverySummers - Thank you!

Look inside.... Ongoing... 15 chapters are currently unpublished for editing purposes.