Novella Stories

in which a young man signs up to be the heir of a criminal empire, believing he has the cold black heart needed to shoulder his sins. but it only takes a certain woman with paint-smeared hands to prove him wrong.

This is a short novella that takes place between Book 1 (The Things We Didn't Choose) and Book 2 (The Promises We Broke). It mainly shows what happens in between those books, but also dives more into my OC's past and what she went through before Camp Half-Blood. You'll see more of her backstory, how she ended up the way she is, and also more of her relationship with Clara. Their friendship really starts after Luke runs away, and since we don't fully get to explore that in the main books, this gives them more space (which is why Clara is kind of a main side character here). It also shows her time with Luke on the Princess Andromeda and what leads up to it. Just to say: it's not mature content, but there are clear implications that sex (among other things) is happening. So if that makes you uncomfortable, you can skip this. You don't need to read it to fully understand the main story-it just adds more depth if you want it. It's a shorter story, and it doesn't go through every single day or fight, but it focuses more on what she's feeling and what she's going through-especially things that will matter more in Book 2 and later on.

If the world had turned its back to you, who would you fight for? .... If there was one word to describe Sophie's current state it would be unsettled. Republic City felt wrong. The Fire Palace walls made her crave to be outside. So when a letter arrives inviting her to help rebuild the earth nation it doesn't take her long to accept. .... She's BACK! This book takes place after the end of book 3 and before the beginning of book 4 in 'The Greatest'. I recommend reading up to the end of book 3 in 'The Greatest' to get a better idea of what is going on in this book but it's up to you :) Love, JaneMayLily

With his home destroyed and his flight beans stolen, Can a 'ruined' faery save his friend, or reclaim his flight? All on his two feet. One wing gone, a plight to befall, Two wings gone, a curse to us all. Grant no grace to those who stray, Never touch a ruined fae. A quick, family-friendly comfort read for those who enjoy cozy fantasy. A new chapter every Tuesday & Friday!

A teenage girl named Barbara wakes up in a box. Most of her memories are gone, but she remembers her first name. She finds herself in a place called the Field. Dozens of other girls live in it, and they had most of their memories taken as well. They call themselves the Fielders, and they must find a way out of the mysterious giant maze that surrounds the Field. A teenage boy named Cole wakes up in a box. Most of his memories are gone, but he remembers his first name. He gets forced to live in a place known as the Plain, where dozens of other amnesiac boys reside. They're known as the Plainers, and the only thing each of them could remember when they woke up in the box was their first name. They need to discover a way to escape from the strange giant maze that surrounds the Plain.

||| A smirk formed on his cherry red lips, "Sure, be my guest. At least that way we won't have to pay, right?" He teased, grinning, and knowing well enough that I didn't know a damn thing about repairing AC or anything related to it for that matter. And all of a sudden this banter only made me realize how much I'd really missed him today. I smirked, leaning one shoulder towards him, "Well, I'm sorry to prick your little bubble of happiness Mr. Moore but, you would definitely have to pay. What do you think I am? Friends with no benefits?" Wait! Did it sound right? Probably not. ||| ♡ No matter what... I still fell in love with you ♡ ✖️➖➖✖️ Gia Winglet is your typical seventeen year old who prefers to cuddle with her books and cookies more than going to parties on friday nights. She has one best friend and she's been having trouble keeping her 'teenage hormones' at bay whenever he's around. And because she's forbidden herself to go down that lane. She's convinced herself that she has a crush on school's green eyed hottie. Now let's throw in an evil twin. Who's queen bee of the school with everyone wrapped around her fingers. And... well, girlfriend of that green eyed hottie. Yeah, heard me right. How's that for drama? Caught between her confusing feelings, Gia doesn't know what to do and what's right for her. But one thing she doesn't want is... to hurt anyone or lose her best friend. ✖️➖➖✖️ (COMPLETED) but, (I may or may not add couple more chapters) I DO NOT OWN THE BOOK COVER OR ANY OF THE PICTURES IN THIS BOOK. "THANK YOU" @2017 Copyright *books_and_nerds*

He's fighting battles everywhere. On the race track, in the board rooms, and his mind. Seems like he will lose one of them. Or all of them? __________________________________________ ONC 2026

Burnt-out influencer Wynne Mayfield gave up on her social media dream five years ago. But a new sponsorship deal might be her second chance, even if it means returning to the island she has tried to escape. When she crosses paths with her former best friend, Sienna, Wynne can no longer avoid her. With only twenty days before the sponsorship deadline, Wynne plans to drown her feelings for Sienna--but the more their history resurfaces, the more the two find they understand each other better than before. **** Written for the Open Novella Contest 2025 (ONC), using prompts 110 and 120. Cover by @-MilaSteele

Hi, I am curious about what if Monika got what she wanted. However, it becomes clear that the MC isn't a player. If only you, the reader, was able to do something like that. I named the Main Character Anthony, by the way. I'm sorry if he isn't like totally accurate to the Team Salvado version. This story is very similar to the original, and I should say it contains disturbing language, strong language, sexual language, and, of course, horror language.

Some stories are forgotten. Others refuse to be. Nineteen-year-old Seren has always felt out of place, as if the world is missing something only she can sense. When she discovers a hidden Archive that preserves memories lost to time, her quiet unease becomes something far more dangerous: recognition. The Archive is not simply a place-it is alive, filled with records that whisper truths the world has erased. And somehow, it knows her. As Seren is drawn deeper into its endless halls, she uncovers fragments of forgotten histories and begins to understand that her connection to the Archive is no accident. But the more she learns, the more she risks unraveling the fragile boundary between memory and oblivion. To embrace the truth may cost her everything she's ever known. But to walk away... May mean losing herself entirely.

A short story about a 41-year-old Marisol who died eating instant noodle at midnight. Alone. Skipping dinner to save money. And somehow, she didn't realize it was just the beginning of the worst week of her afterlife. She's stuck in the afterlife's broken bureaucracy with one impossible deal: collect three lost souls... or lose her second chance at life forever.

Under the cherry blossoms sits a nimble girl, her face sullen, and her eyes caved in. She was sitting by a gravestone, staring longingly towards where her mother was laid to rest. Guilt, regret and melancholy was all she could feel. Had she known her mother would pass away, she wouldn't have left her in hopes to pursue her dream as a light novel writer. Inspired by her mother's creativity and imagination, she also wanted to walk down the path her mother went. However, her visit to her mother's grave at the first sign of spring soon turned out to be an ordeal when a cherry blossom flower piqued her interest. One touch and she was now in a world where magical creatures walked on land. But, her role as the daughter of the greatest witch follows more troubles and challenges than she had ever anticipated. ------------ An open novella contest entry Main prompt: #2 Other prompts: #11

When Letitia Sharpe is pursued by her odious guardian, coerced to give him her hand in marriage, she flees to the only friend she has: the dashing Lord Archie Pemberton... her favorite author. Except the man she flings herself onto isn't Lord Pemberton at all, but Robert Lilley, his beleaguered secretary. At first, pretending to be Lord Pemberton-- as Archibald commands-- is a bit of a lark. But then Robert finds he enjoys being able to take the credit for the books he wrote, and quickly realizes Letitia is far more brainy than Lord Pemberton and her guardian both assume. But he knows he can't fall in love with her-- she thinks he's Lord Pemberton, and Lord Pemberton is engaged. But when Letitia's guardian comes to take her away and wed her against her will, and Lord Pemberton's elegant fiance descends on Brook House, the truth will have to come out...

(Chapters 1-5 has been edited!) Nineteen year old Yuki Tachibanna is almost constantly berated by his Father, and it doesn't help that his Father wants him to date a girl that Yuki doesn't even like, not to mention the girl that Yuki's Father wants him to date is constantly bothering him. Yuki didn't think that his life would change, but only after an unplanned adventure is when that happens. Based off the 1991 version with elements of the 2017 version and has my own twist to it. 35K words.

(THIS IS AN A/U NOVELLA) They hadn't stopped loving each other. They'd just stopped knowing how to reach the space between them. Months after the sudden, tragic death of Italian billionaire Lorenzo Ricci, grief settles into everything his daughter Clarisse and Joseph don't say out loud. Once, they were inseparable. Now... not so much. They're careful. Distant. Like one wrong move might break whatever's left. And the worst part? They're still deeply, painfully in love. When Clarisse's artistic, endlessly loving mother, Isabelle, wins an exclusive getaway, she gives them the prize-and the risk: a quiet, cozy cabin on a star-lit island off the coast of North Carolina. No friends. No distractions. No easy way out. Just them. One trip. One cabin. Only one bed. What's supposed to be a second chance turns complicated fast-late-night talks that go too deep, touches that linger a second too long, old habits coming back like they never left. Feelings they swore they'd buried start resurfacing, whether they're ready or not. With graduation, finals, and the future closing in, Clarisse and Joseph are forced to face the truth. Love doesn't just disappear. But sometimes, loving each other isn't enough. So is one intimate escape enough to bring them back together... or will it prove that wanting each other isn't the same as choosing each other? Tropes: Friendstolovers Scientistxbooknerd Neighborsinlove Nerdsinlove Rekindledromance

A troubled fifteen-year-old boy grows attached to the girl who gives him solace-a girl who may not be entirely real. . . . a short novel

Ivy finds herself dating a series of men to get her through the years to pay for college. Using a collection of wigs, disguises and accents, she becomes the girl you do desire. Ivy spends her college days floating between the library of her it's halls and attending some of the most exclusive parties. With a glass in hand, a winning smile, and her trusted high-heeled shoes, it is not surprised that she does so well. She has one rule when it comes to the clients: no matter how much they offer and how many times they ask, under no circumstances should there be sex, but when she begins to blur her real life and job, she finds herself on the verge of breaking that rule.

A woman suspects that her government-imposed birth control implant is controlling her. As reports of uncharacteristically violent female behaviour begin to surge, it becomes evident that the mandatory implant is wreaking havoc on women's impulse control. Is the rage she feels bubbling within a natural reaction to an unjust society or is there something more sinister at play? --- Readers say: "A roller coaster of a story!" "I just loved this story. A fascinating insight into the gender question nested within a fascinating sci-fi premise!" "...a strong and powerfully written work by a skilled and mature writer. I highly recommend it!" -Elveloy, Wattpad Ambassador Featured: Amby Awards Winner Dystopian July 2022 Wattpad AdultFiction Book of the Month April 2022 Speculative Fiction Awards 2022 - WINNER Wattpad AdultFiction Lit List December 2021 Wattpad Stars Feature List September 2021 Contemporary Fiction Awards 2021 SHORTLIST ONC2021 LONGLIST Note: this novella describes a contemporary feminist dystopia and includes non-graphic scenes of sexual predation and violence. [[22,000 words]]

When betrayal fractures the kingdom of Averon, Prince Cassian escapes into exile with only one loyal protector at his side. Rowan was raised as the sworn blade of the Crown. He knows the prince is the only man capable of saving their broken homeland. As they rebuild power in the shadows, they build an army unlike any the world has seen. They will restore the throne. They will end division. They will avenge the betrayal. But when unity replaces doubt, Rowan must confront a terrible truth: A kingdom without division may no longer be a kingdom of men. ───── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ───── DISCLAIMERS ✎ a work of fiction (historical, psychological) ✎ this book might have dark/mature themes that could be upsetting for some readers. please proceed with caution ✎ characters and plot are all a product of imagination. resemblance to real life people, dead or alive, is entirely coincidental ✎ technically not proofread ✎ personal work (this is an entry for the Open Novella contest) ✎ PLAGIARISM IS CRIME

Moving across the country to the apartment directly across the hall from your high school best friend is either a stroke of genius or a statistical disaster. For Elizabeth Stokes and Jackson Tyler, who have spent a decade perfecting the art of "just friends," the proximity should be easy, familiar, and completely safe. But as their old rhythms collide with the adults they've become, the logic they've used to protect their friendship starts to fail, proving that love is the only variable you can't account for.