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?

Reincarnated into a competitive kingdom of healers, Fenway is but a humble side character living in the main characters shadow. Or at last she hopes so. Side characters also have a supreme ultra rare one-in-a-trillion secret abilities and are one of the three daughters of the most powerful royal healers in the entire world... right? She couldn't possibly be the main character, or even worse, the main villain? Right?! | #2 novella 10.2025 | | #1 lifeanddeath 09.2025 | | #1 darkprince 10.2025 | Round 3 Qualifier for the Ambys 2025 MATURE Content advisory: Violence, Explicit language. Genre: Fantasy-Fiction Copyright© 2023 short_flame

One second, I was getting bullied. The next? Hit by a car during a thunderstorm. Now I've woken up in a medieval fantasy world where everyone calls me "His Royal Highness"-and apparently, I'm the ridiculously handsome prince of a kingdom straight out of a manga. The catch? I still have every memory of my sad, pathetic past life. I used to be a nobody. Now? Everyone bows to me. The girls are obsessed. The knights call me "Your Majesty." And I'm supposed to save the kingdom from war? I just wanted to survive high school. Now I have to survive dragons, politics, and... royal romance? This is the story of how a bullied nerd became the most dangerous royal heartthrob the Middle Ages has ever seen.

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.

Humor Me #26 Prompt (Winner) Dedicated to: @Humor Goldie was just trying to survive adulthood with her dying succulents, overused alarm ringtone, and caffeine addiction-when one morning, her world completely flips: her cat and dog start talking. Like, full-on sass, sarcasm, and surprisingly deep emotional baggage. Now Goldie's stuck in a never-ending sitcom featuring daily trauma dumps, family meetings about her ringtone, and lectures on why the dry food is "giving cardboard with trust issues." Between Lucky's influencer drama, Happy's emotional spiral, and Goldie's growing suspicion she's either dreaming or slowly losing her mind, one thing's clear: She may be the human in the house... but she is not the main character. FUR real, she needs a break!

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.

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.

...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!

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.

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.

Parth was excited for his new job. A new place. A new life. Little did he realize that life in the small sleepy town amidst the mighty Himalayas would change his life forever especially when he meets the mysterious Lily and her daughter Rose. What dangerous secrets do these enigmatic ladies hide which could not only uproot his life but his loved ones' as well? "He thought silence would protect them. She thought love was enough. Yet, when a decades-old betrayal resurfaces and long-buried lies begin to unravel, They find themselves at crossroads. Can they walk forwards together or has the truth ripped them apart?" This is not your usual romance. This is a story of love, betrayal and redemption. Best Heartfelt Award Winner - The Blazing Verse Awards 2025 Third in Best Emotional Line - Time Vortex Awards 2025 #TEGSA 2025 Copyright Disclaimer © Ana_Miga, 2025. All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction. No part of this story may be reproduced, distributed, or mirrored without the author's written permission. Unauthorized copying, reposting, or scraping-including automated mirroring on third-party websites-is a violation of copyright law and the spirit of creative integrity. Cover photo courtesy: Anita Jankovic on Unsplash Submitted for Kahani Kalakar Awards 2025

Leila Stormhart is an orphan. Doomsday took her family, her city, and her right to be ordinary. All she has left is her mother's journal--locked, encrypted, and only power can open it. Real power. Leila wants to enter the Academy of Magical Arts. But without a clan, a name, or a single coin, getting in is impossible. Her only chance is a Contract with one of the powerful. That means passing Trials, attracting attention, and making a deal. She has no patrons. No connections. Only stubbornness, a runic compass, and a gift for charging artifacts-a basic skill no one cares about. And then there's the Heir of a noble clan, with whom she had to survive. Entirely against her will.

Funeral director Mia Flannagan guards a deadly secret: she's a vampire. For centuries, she's survived by hiding in plain sight, keeping her community at arm's length to protect the identity she despises. But when the ghost of an elderly woman leads her to Liam, a wounded stranger with secrets of his own, Mia's decision to save him puts her in the crosshairs of a bounty hunter who'll stop at nothing to kill his prey-even if it means putting a stake through Mia's heart! ***Content Warning: This book contains depictions of sexual assault in a later chapter, violence, religious trauma, and mild blood/gore. Reader discretion is advised.

Fifteen Days of Almost I'm not writing these poems to be beautiful. I'm writing them because they're the only way I can take what's in my head, put it on paper, and see it for what it is. For fifteen days starting from 10/08/25 till 25/08/25 , I'll write exactly what I feel the thoughts I never said, the moments I noticed when no one else was looking, the tiny ways someone can change the air around you without even realising it. Maybe they'll never see this. Maybe they will. But I need to see it. I need to feel it. I need to know if what's in my chest is real, or just something I made up in my head. This isn't just poetry. It's my truth, laid out for the whole world and for myself.

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.

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.

November 24, 1971 a man hijacks a twenty-eight minute flight from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington. In a matter of hours this man will be known to the world as D.B. Cooper, the only criminal to have hijacked an airplane in the United States and never get caught. Cooper jumped out of that airplane with two hundred thousand dollars but was never seen or heard from again. None of the money ever popped up in circulation so why did he hijack the plane if not to spend the cash? Who was D.B. Cooper? What drove this man to hijack a plane? How did he evade the authorities for so long that the FBI has officially closed the case for lack of evidence? These questions will likely never be answered definitely, so let me tell you a story of how it might have gone instead... 5th place in the Philosopher Awards 2022 Historical Fiction Genre 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.

***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.