Bipoc Stories

When her office burns down an editor must work together with the most infuriating man alive or risk the promotion she's been working her entire career for. **** Chielozonam 'Elo' Williams is doing great. All things considered. It doesn't matter that the job she loves as editor at PerfectRomance, the publishing imprint she's been working at for the past five years has started to feel more like a chore these days. It doesn't matter that her judgemental father might be right about her wasting her life away by not using her full potential. What really matters is getting her dream promotion and enjoying the prime years of her youth. That is until the unthinkable happens. After Elo's office building burns down overnight she's forced to share an office with the one person that makes her blood boil: Connor Price. Archenemies since their days at college Connor makes getting under her skin an art form. He's brash and rude and irritates her like nobody else can with his scathing looks and contemptible behavior. It's not long before they're locked in a battle of wits, neither willing to back down or give up. When they have to work together to acquire a potentially lucrative manuscript, they are forced to put aside their long-standing animosity for an adventure that will blur the line between hate and desire until neither of them can tell where the fighting ends and the falling begins. PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION meets ANYONE BUT YOU meets THE HATING GAME in this contemporary rom-com about resilience, self-discovery and two sworn enemies who can't tell the difference between wanting to kiss or kill each other. An ONC 2026 story inspired by prompt 40. THIS NOVEL IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON WATTPAD AND INKITT. IF YOU ARE READING THIS ANYWHERE ELSE, PLEASE INFORM THE AUTHOR VIA WATTPAD, AS YOU MAY BE READING FROM A MIRROR SITE WHERE IT HAS BEEN PLAGIARIZED AND YOUR DEVICE MAY BE SUBJECTED TO A MALWARE ATTACK.

Tracy is a small town girl with modest ambitions. She bumps heads with her boss, Duncan, a privileged techie when she gets an internship in San Francisco. The two do not see eye to eye until a surprise business trip to Tracy's hometown gradually turns things around. Or, at least, that's what Duncan thought until Tracy's odd relationship with Winter comes forth. Could twelve days of Winter festivities melt the ice between them?

𝐈'𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞. In the lively world of Greenville, Luke is determined to focus on his art and soccer, staying under the radar. His biggest rival, Christian-the cocky jock who made a terrible first impression-seems intent on getting in his way. Luke is sure he can't stand him, and their rivalry is fueled by snarky banter and competitive tension. But when they're forced to partner up for an art project, everything changes. Their dynamic takes an unexpected turn as late-night brainstorming sessions reveal surprising chemistry and challenge everything Luke thought he knew about Christian. In this fourth installment of the Greenville Girls series, watch as two enemies navigate a competition that leads to more than just art. Can Luke confront his feelings, or will he let his pride keep him from something incredible? (updates weekly on Patreon)

A comprehensive list of faceclaim ideas for applyfics, characters, character design references, and whatever you could dream of. Except for weird things. Don't use these people for weird things... cover painting by Snehal Pendurkar⁠

Previously known as Silent Downfall. Featured on @mystery and @Ambassadors 2nd Place | Best Protagonist | Reader's Choices Awards by @thetranquilityteam Revenge is not the only thing on his mind as he observes the ten-year-old. Indian all-rounder Mayank Sharma has never had a smooth life, on or off the field. Being constantly haunted by traumatizing memories is bad enough, but things take a worse turn during a home series against Bangladesh, particularly owing to its ever-mysterious captain, Waseef Ibrahim. For a reason unknown to most, his long-cherished grudge against Waseef intensifies this time, before an encounter on the field makes it spiral out of control. On a short trip attended by both teams, Mayank is finally awarded a chance to seek revenge for everything he thinks Waseef has put him through. However, as he approaches his foe's unattended young cousin, a whirlwind of conflicting emotions overpowers him. Is he even half the monster he thinks he is? Trigger Warning: self-harm, suicide, and mild violence.

**AMBYS 2024 WINNER** Get out of jail, get yet another crappy criminal henchman job, get his hotshot lawyer ex-girlfriend back. Oh yeah -- and get a murderous demon exorcised from his head. Jason Torres has his route back from rock-bottom perfectly planned out, right? That is, until he gets catapulted head-first into a police investigation into his ex-employers, the mysterious and deadly Saudi criminal organization, Alcor. The police think they've hit the jackpot by exploiting criminal trash like Jason to take down Alcor, except Jason has conveniently forgotten to mention a few details: his innate ability to attract chaos, his unfortunate possession by a bloodthirsty demon, and the fact that he's falling in love with his handsome new police partner, Dante Russo. And of course, there's Jason's biggest deadliest omission. His relationship with Alcor's sadistic boss is more than strictly professional, and she doesn't like sharing. 🥇 AMBYS 2024 WINNER - ACTION 🥇 First Place Winner, Katana Awards 2023, Action 🥇First Place Winner, Valentine Awards 2023, Action 🥇First Place Winner, Clouded Ink Awards 2022, Action 🥈 Second Place Winner, Aster Awards 2022, Action 🥇 First Place Winner, Hearts Awards 2022, Action

Ninnette, a water-wielding Sea Drifter, has to ally with the destructive sea demon Kazi in order to break a deadly curse that binds them together before it claims her life. °:•.🪸.•:° Ninnette is a Sea Drifter with the power to command water, dredging shipwrecks, and salvaging lost treasure. When she braves a sunken ship no one else dares to dive, she finds a strange clockwork bangle that binds her to an ancient curse and to the infuriating Kazi, a demon who leaves destruction wherever he goes. The moment the bangle is activated, they are hunted by a secret order led by the relentless Priestess Aleja, who believes the armlet is the key to something far greater than treasure that no one is ever meant to possess. And she will sacrifice anyone to reclaim it. But the true danger isn't the order. It isn't the demon Kazi. It's the curse. When Ninnette puts on the bangle, a countdown begins. If she doesn't break the curse in three days, she will die like every wearer before her. °:•.🪸.•:° She commands the sea. He is a demon who has lived for centuries. They are both bound by a curse. Only three days to survive. °:•.🪸.•:° Set in a Maritime Steampunk world and inspired by Filipino culture. From Spanish influence to the seafaring Sama-Bajau. This story weaves dangerous magic, high stakes, and heart-aching romance. °:•.🪸.•:° ONC 2025 Honorable Mention Round 1 Winner Round 2 Ambassador Pick Round 3 Ambassador Pick °:•.🪸.•:° Romantasy High Fantasy Fantasy Adventure SciFi Steampunk Fantasci Young Adult

Was Diane sexually assaulted in a public bathroom? Or is she just racist? The world may never know.

When the opportunity for the role of soloist arises at the National Ballet, Natalya Noble knows she has to push her limits and audition. Determined to surpass the exceeding amount of family pressures placed on her, she decides to routinely practice every night at the dance studio she considers a place of refuge. Of peace. What Natalya does not expect, however, is to be interrupted on the first night by the new employee: a young custodian who goes by the name of Kian Truman.

"It's surprisingly easy to kidnap a girl, Mona. Especially if you know everything about her." At the prestigious Emerson College of Arts, only the elite few have the privilege of graduating. At the end of their final year, the students take the biggest exam of their lives - either they graduate with the highest marks and a earn place in the art world, or they don't. Three women, eager to prove they're deserving of their places at Emerson, find themselves at the base of morality when they decide to kidnap their ex-best friend. At Emerson, no bad deed goes unnoticed, time unfolds even the darkest of secrets, and all roads lead to madness.

A dream fantasy love story between a fairy that disappears as autumn turns to winter and the young lady that fell for her at first sight.

"Homecoming" is a heartwarming contemporary short story set in Texas near a military base. Follow the Walker family, a close-knit black family, as they reunite with their deployed father, Sergeant Marcus Walker. Through heartfelt moments, laughter, and the warmth of a bonfire, this story beautifully captures the sacrifices and unwavering love within a military family. Discover the emotional journey of homecoming that will touch your heart and leave you with a sense of belonging.

Senvia, the capital of the empire, vanishes in the blink of an eye, replaced by the crashing waves of the Ardent Sea. Two young souls work to recover a stolen voice and unlock the secrets of an ancient world. --- The cover art has been professionally illustrated by Raymon Mallari. You can find him on Fiverr by the username moimoi13. Posted weekly on Saturdays at 13:00 MST/MDT This story is also available on Royal Road, Inkitt, and Tapas. My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewrittenowl/

She felt like she was drowning, the desperation to reach the top but heavy weights on her feet not allowing so. She didn't know what happened after she gave up, everything went black, and the last thing she heard after the beeping went away were the screams of the people around her. How can everything go wrong in a mere second? one second she was chatting with her friends, and next she was being eaten by this ugly-looking zombie. Yes, that's what they were, zombies. Everything used to be fine.

Cinna Rey Martins has grown up in a poor and neglected neighborhood, and when the nearest highschool shuts down after years of having a failing record, they are transferred to the lavish uptown highschool, Riverside High, that they would soon find out was for the more magical civilians of Riverside. A young non-binary teen enters a magic highschool, and struggles with concepts such as the meaning of life, fate, friends, love, magic, and surviving a magical high school.

~When a young elf gets forced to assimilate into human society, she won't go down without a fight~ (Written for Write to Rank '23) (Please note, the following entries may include violence and course language, viewer discretion is advised)

A fantasy tale with divergent characters as protagonists who need to confront the power of angry mobs stirred on my malevolent forces in a world where magic and magical beings come to life.

Weird /wird/ adjective of strangle or extraordinary character. The girl from the front of the class meets the guy from the back of the class. People say he's weird but weirdness is in the eye of the beholder.

Years after the Voltron lions disappeared and the death of Princess Allura, the Paladins begin to move towards lives of normalcy. That is until reports of a disturbance reunites the former protectors of the Universe. Both new and old faces resurface, revealing a deeper surface to what was believed to be the end. (y'all better enjoy this because Imp rewatching Voltron for this shit :")

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