Shortys2024 Stories

The crew of the Iron Bell soars through the universe, helping those in need while making a good living from those who can afford their services. This mismatched band of former military men pushes the envelope while rescuing others. When Isobel begs her brother's old team to help her friend Lily - a witch on the run from the boss of the Andromeda galaxy - do they have what it takes? And what happens when an all-powerful boss doesn't like interference with his business? ________ This story is only on W A T T P A D. If you are reading it anywhere else, it was stolen and you may be at risk for malware. This story started as my entry into the Spec-Fic Smack Down for 2024. (which made it through to the end of round four!) It is also based on the Pink Floyd album, Dark Side of the Moon. I do not own the music or lyrics, which belong to the songwriters, respectively. @SeraDrake created the cover and did all the editing. Trigger Warnings: Foul language, death. Please read safely!

Pharaoh Thutmose II is dead. His only male heir is a child of two and cannot yet rule. Iset, the young boy's mother, is terrified that both she, but more importantly he, will soon fall victim to the ambitious political scheming of one who wants the crown of the Two Lands for themselves. Longlisted for The Shortys 2024 With no power of her own, and a palace full of enemies, Iset has every right to be worried. * * * This short story, at only 6 chapters long, is a quick read stepped in authentic historical detail, and tells the story of a mother's love in the face of a danger that could tear her world - and the two kingdoms - apart.

"Mirror in the Sky" is a selection of poetry and prose that delves deep into the intricacies of the mind and soul, capturing the raw essence of love, the sting of heartbreak, and the complexities of society. Through a collection of innermost ramblings, this book guides readers through the fragile nuances of emotion and the impact of nature on the human experience.

One Midsummer night. Two girls. Seven flowers. Once the night is over, everything has changed. *** This is an entry for the 2024 Shortys Awards. Credit to @furusato_ for the lovely cover!

Hi! This little story is actually really cool. It's spontaneous and silly and sad and funny. I think it speaks to the person in all of us who just wants to be seen and heard! And maybe that little part of us who wishes for someone to save the day sometimes. But this story is for those of us who believe in the power of love and all of us who feel so lost in this world that can be so ugly sometimes. Which I think is everyone at one point or another. Anyway I suppose you could consider this a type of fan fiction. The character has loose ties to the singer Remi Wolf and one of her songs is featured in this story. It makes up about 200ish words but these aren't mine so I'm hoping they are not included in my word count. Because Remi's song is featured I want to make it super clear I own no rights to the song or its lyrics. This is Remi Wolf's song! And I only admire her work so much I made my own sort of back story for it. Hope everyone enjoys reading it truly!!

Fragments of a heart, stitched together in verses. An assemblage of my poems. (Part-II) Winner of Wattpad's Shortys2025 Highest Rankings: #4 in poem #127 in poetry

The Shortys Contest Prompt 2024 You just moved into your house, and your friend is visiting for the first time. You go to the kitchen to grab drinks, and when you return, your friend tells you they just met your sister, who went upstairs. You are an only child. Copyright © 2024 | Sisters All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, translating, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and specific other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. Sisters is only available on Wattpad. If you read this work on any other platform, you will likely be at risk of a malware attack.

When a bloodthirsty pirate sets foot on an island seeking treasure, he quickly realises everything is not how it seems...

The partnerships between the seven kingdoms are more fragile than ever. The « seasouls » , threatened by the warming of the Lorimean Sea, want to take full power and only the union of the seven kingdoms can resist the invasion of these extremely dangerous treacherous creatures. #Shortys2024 - All rights reserved.

Story (1): Alaric, the brave knight of the silver veiled kingdom, came ready to battle a dragon but settled for a cup of cold tea instead. Now, why would he do that? Story (2): Alaric Fortis ventures into the dragon's lair. Once again, he came ready for battle, but valor is not all that make him. A keen eye on him leads him to lay his sword upon the ground.

The ink with which I write is made up of the tears I cried and the blood of the trials from which my soul had died. ----- All credit for the written poetry is mine. Plagiarism will be reported and taken down. Please be respectful <333

⋆｡°✩ [The Shorty's Short List 2024 - Short Story]. ⋆｡°✩In the heart of South Africa's Karoo, a land steeped in ancient legends, Dr Aria Thorne's routine geological survey takes an extraordinary turn. As the earth trembles beneath her feet, Aria discovers that the Karoo harbours secrets far beyond the realm of science. Ancient creatures from San Bushmen legends, long thought to be mere myth, begin to stir from their millennia-long slumber, awakened by the disharmony between man and nature. Among these beings are the enigmatic Karoo Mermaid, whose haunting song echoes through the Meiringspoort canyon, and the wise Mantis, a legendary hero said to have planted the seed of humanity. Thrust into a world where science meets myth, Aria must navigate between two realms: the pragmatic world of her research and the fantastical realm of these primordial beings. As she strives to understand the creatures' cryptic messages and their connection to the land's ecological balance, Aria realises that she alone can bridge the gap between humans and these ancient guardians of the earth. With time running short and the delicate equilibrium of the Karoo at stake, Aria must convince both her sceptical colleagues and the ancient beings that harmony between progress and preservation is not only possible but essential. In this race against time, she'll discover that the true symphony of the Karoo lies not in its silence, but in the delicate balance of all living things, a melody as old as the Bushman paintings that adorn the canyon walls. The cover image was created with the help of Playgroundai.com established 2023.

sτєℓℓє cαท∂єτi - sнσστiทg sταrs ɪᴛ ᴅᴏᴇsɴ'ᴛ ᴍᴀᴛᴛᴇʀ ʜᴏᴡ ᴍᴀɴʏ ᴛɪᴍᴇs ʏᴏᴜ ᴡɪɴ. ᴇᴀᴄʜ ᴛɪᴍᴇ ɪs sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒎𝒚 ❤︎ 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔. (𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒗𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔) ❤︎𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔. (𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒗𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒔) ❤︎𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔. (𝒊𝒏 𝒗𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔.) 𝑺𝒐 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓, 𝒋𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒆..... 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈!! ᴄᴏᴠᴇʀ ᴄʀᴇᴅɪᴛ - ʟᴀɴᴛᴇᴀ-

A high school senior, has his heart set on studying Information Technology or Computer Science. After months of hard work, he finally achieves his dream of passing the National University entrance exam. But his joy is short-lived when his parents pressure him to switch to engineering, insisting on a more "practical" and "secure" career path. Torn between his passion and his family's expectations, he finds himself caught in a whirlwind of emotions. As he grapples with the weight of their expectations, he must decide whether to follow his heart or succumb to the pressure to conform. Will he be able to break free from the chains of societal norms and pursue his true calling? Or will he be forced to sacrifice his dreams for the sake of his family's approval?

A series of poems inspired by the Shortys2024 prompts. The Outsider is The Shortys 2024 - Poetry Category Winner!

Mira lost contact with her sister a year ago, and her life began to take a downward turn. "Why is he leaving me?" Maria wondered aloud. If you're curious about this book, my dear, start with this short version.

When Aaron, a reluctant student, finds himself unexpectedly enrolled at PUP Sta. Mesa, he must navigate the challenges of a new environment while confronting his own self-doubt. As he struggles to fit in, Aaron discovers unexpected friendships and a hidden strength within himself. Will he be able to overcome the obstacles and find his place in the world of the Iskolar ng Bayan?

A vampire, a shapeshifter and a ghost solve a mystery with a side of ghost pepper garnish What could go wrong? Locked in a magic prison, this trio must find who killed Arav in order to be freed from the prison. ☆ detailed premise inside GENRE: Humor (not MYSTERY) Text Prompt #4: A vampire and a shapeshifter are trapped in a magical prison and they have to work together to escape. cover and banner made by my precious kid who is also the love of my life - @Aster_Rae27

Every you is important. But I don't want to see your sadness and painfully smile. Not now, but please darling save your tears for another day. *** From the lyrical prompts: "Save your tears for another day." -Save your Tears by the Weekend #Shortys2024

A poem intended for Shortys2024