Ambys2025 Stories

(THE AMBYS 2025 WINNER) In a future where Earth's greatest secrets lie hidden in the folds of time and space, a group of unlikely survivors discovers the truth: we are not alone-and we never were. Beneath the surface of everyday life, an invisible race known as the Translucents has quietly shaped human history, steering us toward survival-or destruction. After a devastating event that tore their world apart, Stella, Joshua, Dart, and Darsy must rebuild not only their lives, but their place in a universe far more mysterious than they ever imagined. On Earth, science and human ambition push the boundaries of nature. In a realm unseen, Transitopia rises-a city of crystal and shadow, where ancient guardians watch, waiting. As worlds converge, destinies intertwine. And the greatest threat to humanity might not come from beyond the stars- but from within ourselves. A breathtaking journey through loss, memory, and rebirth, Transversum is a story of invisible wars, unseen saviors, and the fragile hope that binds all existence together. What if you were never really alone? What if they've been here... all along? ********************* If you are wondering why the update dates are the same, is because I wrote this English version in my notes and published it all at the same time, but it was a whole year process. -R.M. Graves TRANSVERSUM: Beyond Sight, Across Time

Stories say that the Witch rained curses down on Devil's Corner, that she made the woods grow strange and wild, made shadows leap and dance and snatch up stray children for supper. In a small town on the edge of a dangerous forest, stories are never in short supply, and they are held dearer than truth. Thea lost her hand to the things that live in the wood, and she can't shake loose the voice that lured her there. But her Pa fed her tales of magic and heroes, and promises that even the darkest things have hearts. When her brother is attacked by the Witch's gruesome creations, Thea breaks into her cottage, determined to save him from a fate she knows all to well. In Devil's Corner, stories are true, and Thea knows the greatest one of all: the only way to break a curse, is to kill the witch. --- COMPLETE - 20,000 words Written for Wattpad's 2024 Open Novella Contest. ONC 2024 SHORTLISTER 2025 AMBY AWARDS ROUND 3 QUALIFIER

This was the very first story I ever wrote-something I initially created just to bring a smile to my friends' faces. I never imagined I'd one day share it publicly. But here I am, taking that leap and inviting you all to read mine. "Almost Strangers_Always Soulmates" is a series of short feel-good tale about a story of love, and the little moments that make a life. I'm not a professional writer, and English isn't my first language, so please read with kindness. I genuinely welcome your constructive feedback, but kindly avoid any hateful comments. After all, stories are meant to connect us, not divide us. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it! Do follow on Instagram & Support my content! 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 © 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗜𝘆𝗮🌙 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘥. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. No part of this book may be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any form without my written permission, except for brief quotations used in reviews or allowed by copyright law. 𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘢𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦: 𝙉𝙤𝙞𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙗𝙮𝙄𝙮𝙖.

Sandy Greer is soon to be married when things take a turn. The venue is damaged in a storm and it looks like the wedding may have to be canceled. At the last minute the most expensive venue in town reaches out as its next event has been canceled. Sandy and her groom jump at the chance to save their wedding, and be married in a historical property in their home town, Butte, Montana. The Copper Mansion is old but beautiful and Sandy can't wait to walk down the aisle on October 31st at sundown. Everything seems to be perfect, until the haunting starts. Will the ghosts ruin the wedding or provide a Halloween wedding for the ages? Written for the Halloween Vault 2023 contest. No part of this story may be used to program AI. If you see this story anywhere besides Wattpad please make me aware. This is the only place I post stories. I don't have multiple accounts on this site, so this is the only profile this story should be posted on. Thank you, readers.

Josephine March is a soldier on the frontlines of an intergalactic war. As humanity began to make a life among the stars, a dying race took notice of our green and blue planet. No one knows where they came from but one thing is clear, they want earth for themselves and only humanity stands in their way. Written for the Rewind The Classics Contest 2023 I don't own Little Women or War of the Worlds. No part of this story may be used to program AI. If you see this story anywhere besides Wattpad please make me aware. This is the only place I post stories. I don't have multiple accounts on this site, so this is the only profile this story should be posted on. Thank you, readers.

2025 Amby Awards Favorite! A collection of poems for a dark season, featuring themes of loss, guilt, heartbreak, and regret (yeah, good times, lol).

Blurb When 14-year-old Eva moves to a new town with her parents, she decides to get a job at the newly opened curio shop named "Mystic Curio Shop". Before asking about the job advertisement, Eva browses through the many shelves, coming upon some paintbrushes. "Hello, I would like one of these," Eva said, pointing to the shelf, only for the shopkeeper to freeze, their eyes narrowing. "Oh, so you can see this shop?" # Story is completed and edited. #All places and people are fictional. #An 'Open Novella Contest 2025' entry. #Prompt 138. »Hello, I would like one of these,« you said, pointing to the shelf, only for the shopkeeper to freeze, their eyes narrowing. »Oh, so you can see this shop?« #This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

The story based on 'Phantasm and sorcery' for Wattpad reading list marathon contest. A vengeful guy, a forbidden ritual, and an ex-girlfriend fighting to survive the darkness he unleashed.

Beau is a young 20-year-old college student who is living in the town of Weston. Where magic has been banned and lines have been drawn between magic and non-magic humans. Beau has fallen for Dylan Brightmore, the town mayor's wife's son. After Dylan has disappeared after the Brightmore mansion fire. Beau tries to piece together what happened to Dylan, but the closer she gets to solving the mystery, the more she soon realizes her life is in great danger.

On a solo summer retreat to a fog-laced coastal town, Michelle Shiori rents a charming seaside cottage with faded yellow shutters and the scent of salt lingering in every corner. All seems quiet until she discovers a weathered journal hidden behind a loose panel in the nightstand, its entries strangely familiar. Then, an unsettling poster appears in town: "Midnight Summer Theater : One Night Only." No date. No time. Just a stage waiting in the dark.

Not a love story - a coming-of-age in whispers, chaos, and quiet strength. They were never mine. Not even for a moment. But in the silence between shared glances and almost-conversations, they became chapters of my growing up. This isn't a love story. It's a story of almosts. Of boys I met in classrooms and corridors, in colonies and bus stops, who left behind echoes instead of promises. Told through memories and diary-like chapters, To All the Boys I Could Have Loved is a gentle walk through the unspoken - crushes that never bloomed, friendships that blurred lines, and the quiet strength of letting go with grace. The names are changed. But the emotions? They were real. Maybe, they'll feel like yours too. - Selena (The Moon) Stories written by The_Fire_Born But told by Selena.

Detective John Masters turned back to question the helpful civilian, but the man was no longer at his side. A grey-coated back was just disappearing into the alley beside the bank. The detective smiled grimly. He knew it was a dead end. He set off in pursuit, he had more than a few questions for that young man. He turned the corner and saw his quarry at the end of the alley. "Police!" he called. "Don't move!" Then the man disappeared, right before his eyes. One minute he was there, and the next second he wasn't. The alley was empty apart from a few pieces of rubbish, scarcely big enough to hide a rat.

***ROUND 2 QUALIFIER IN THE 2025 AMBY AWARDS*** When Vivian Gibbon is roped into taking an estranged aunt out on an errand, she doesn't foresee having to relive her doomed love story aloud. Or finding out she isn't the only woman in the family to have one. A 1960s SHORT STORY & AN AMBY AWARDS ENTRY.

...𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺, 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦... In a land far away from the one we know lies a mighty empire, fallen in ruins. Elves ruled those lands once, governing all with peace and goodwill, striving to create a world of harmony as they united three mighty kindreds into one. Yet never would such beauty last for long. From the far south, a sorcerer lies in wait. He had once stirred up the arrogant so that they would betray their king, shattering the bonds of fellowship and brotherhood that had once held them together. And thus, with his evil cunning and malice, that sorcerer had destroyed the once glorious empire, throwing it down into the ashes and the smoke. Such great matters, it would seem, does not concern those of the world we think we live in, yet as three teenagers, with their own little differences, would see, maybe all the worlds of fantasy do also concern us, and fate would bring them to do great things, in a land that never even knew them... A/N: Please note that this is an original fantasy story, so all characters, plots, locations, etc., are technically mine, and cannot be copied, translated, or used in any way without my permission. Thank you and enjoy reading!

Memories are power. Memories are profit. Memories are everything. Kael has built his life on stealing them, one dive at a time, in a city that chews people up and leaves them hollow. But when a routine job uncovers the Hive-a government program designed to strip individuality from every citizen-Kael finds himself at the heart of a rebellion he never wanted. With his estranged sister hunting him, a charismatic ally hiding secrets of his own, and an ancient force whispering from beyond, Kael must face a truth that terrifies him: he may be the only key to stopping the Hive. But saving humanity might cost him the one thing he values most: his freedom.

Six high school girls, each blessed with control of an element, are brought together to protect the world from a rising evil. JENNA is the school's star athlete. She's never met a challenge she couldn't conquer. She has an affinity for Earth. ELIZA is a shy pianist whose love of music helps her cope with life. She has a big heart and will do anything to help those in need. She has an affinity for Air. FAITH is wild and unpredictable. Her impulsive nature gets her into trouble but she's fun to hang out with. She has an affinity for Fire. KRISSY is hyper and creative. She has more caffeine in her bloodstream than blood and is always full of energy. She has an affinity for Water. EMILY is antisocial and doesn't really speak to anyone. She is angry at the world, but beyond that rage is deep sorrow stemming from a difficult past. She has an affinity for Spirit. VANESSA is a theater kid who loves to act and sing. She is funny, kind, and passionate. She has an affinity for Dreams. Together, they are led by Artemis on their journey, with Apollo and the other Gods helping along the way. AWARDS: The 2025 Amby Awards: Grand Favorite (Original Fantasy) The Twilight Awards: First Place (Teen Fiction) The Triquetra Awards: First Place (Best Friendship: Eliza & Krissy) Maltese Falcon Awards: Second Place Overall (Teen Fiction) The Golden Ink Awards: Second Place (Fantasy/Sci-Fi) Flower Garden Awards: Third Place (Amaryllis: Best Creative Concept)

THIS STORY IS GETTING AN UPDATE!!!! ☆꧁𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒂 𝒇𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒚-𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆. ꧂☆ ------- Alina just wanted a cozy night with her favorite manga, The Princess and the Lost Prince. Instead, she wakes up inside it-trapped in the body of Lady Ravana, the cold-hearted villainess fated to die before the final chapter. The problem? Alina is nothing like Ravana. She's awkward, hates confrontation, and has no clue how to play the role everyone expects-especially around her flawless, too-perfect fiancé, Prince Ren, or the sarcastic sorcerer Onyx, cursed into a cat and clearly suspicious of her sudden change in behavior. Caught between two dangerously charming men and a fate she never asked for, Alina has one chance to take control of the story before it writes her out for good.

The wait is finally over! The Amby Awards is back with a fresh new vibe, ready to spread across (and beyond) the Wattpad universe. This year promises another gigantic spoonful of incredible stories, which we'll showcase across various genres and categories, along with plenty of exciting rewards. Ready to jump in? The Ambys 2025 officially kicks off on August 1st.

What would you do if a letter told you your death was six months away? I was just an ordinary twenty-five year old man, drifting through life without a clue until a strange letter showed up at my door. I thought it was a prank. Until I started dreaming about the man in the black suit. He says the letter is real. That my time is ticking. And that I have one chance to make my life count. So I did what any sane, doomed person would do. I made a list. Twelve things to do before I die. Some are small. Some are impossible. All of them will change me. This is the story of how I chose to live, before I couldn't anymore. _________________________________________ Mysterious. Honest. Heartbreaking. This emotional journey blends reality with the surreal, asking one question that will stay with you long after the final page: If you knew when you'd die... would you finally start living? 12 Things. 6 Months. 1 Life worth remembering.