Novella Stories

Esme and Matt can't stand each other, even if they have to play nice for the cameras. As public speculation about their chemistry heats up, they're forced to confront what's real versus what's just for show. ***** Esme Mendoza is everything Matt Crain isn't--polished, optimistic, and proud of her golden girl image. He's brooding, arrogant, and impossible to work with. As co-stars in an indie romance film, they're forced to act like soulmates on screen while barely tolerating each other behind the scenes. When their banter and lingering stares spark fan speculation during the press tour, their PR teams jump on the opportunity, but Esme and Matt aren't too thrilled. Suddenly, they're everywhere--public appearances, exchanging snarky remarks in interviews, and fueling endless rumors. As their forced chemistry starts to feel a little too real, Esme and Matt are left questioning: are they just playing a role, or could this be end game? ***** WARM HANDS #1 Open Novella Contest -- prompts 45 & 127 [[OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2025 ROUND 2 AMBASSADORS' PICK]] © 2025 caterina george // all rights reserved

Superstar singer Bronwyn Hart agrees to fake date Charles Leclerc over Christmas to support his family and her PR image after a media storm of an ex-boyfriend. What she didn't sign up for was realising all of the songs she's writing for her new album have one common factor: they're all inspired by Charles. At what point does pretend become real?

Rin lives on Lantern's Keep, an important lighthouse dedicated to steering the Kindred away from storms and cliffs atop the dragons they ride. Nearby lives a skull-like cave, and inside....hundreds and hundreds of....eggs. Dragon eggs. Once a year, the Holy Temple escorts the newest recruits hoping to become Kindred into bonding with an egg to hatch, raise, and train. But on this night, the singing of the Holy Temple's Choioisier cannot drown out the sound of...music. Where is it coming from? Rin is just the type to find out. GENRES: **fantasy,** middle grade, coming of age, magical school, dragons ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ First draft/second concept version A Sound Dragon Quartet Novel Project's Current Word Count: ~7k

In this book, you can find the ONC winners from the previous years.

Book 1. Exiled. Silenced. Forgotten. Faith was the rightful heir to the Crystal Throne-until fear disguised as mercy stripped her of power and cast her beyond the kingdom's reach. Bound by dark magic and betrayed by blood, she is erased from court, history, and the man she loves. But exile awakens something far more dangerous than a crown. Beyond the crystal's control, Faith's magic returns-ancient, untamed, and lethal. As the kingdom fractures under lies and ambition, whispers spread of an empress reborn, surrounded by thorns and guarded by poisoned seas. When those who once condemned her come seeking what they feared, Faith must decide whether to reclaim a broken throne-or rise into a legend no one can control. A dark fantasy novella of betrayal, power, and sovereign rebirth.

A daughter must save her father who was kidnapped by demons. ~ A Novelette Introduction to My Novel "The Life of Ebony Ibre: The Knight of Wisdom's Blade". ~

If fate showed you a tragedy before it happened, would you try to stop it? *** Ava Wilson has a unique gift. She can see glimpses of the future: brief flashes of moments that haven't happened yet. Some are small, and some are terrifying. It had been months since she'd seen anything... until one vision hits her like lightning: a boy she doesn't know, standing on a rooftop and falling. At first, she tries to ignore it - but the vision keeps returning. And as fear tightens its grip, Ava must confront a haunting question: can she save someone from a future she cannot change? *** She can see what's coming... but can she stop it before it's too late? ♡ The Edge of Time ♡

Advika, an Arts student who dreams of becoming an author. William, a billionaire who swore he'd never fall in love. And an unexpected encounter, which changed their lives. TROPES: Grumpy x Sunshine Age gap Forced proximity Indian x Russian Strangers to lovers Enemies to lovers

"𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏?" She once left home seeking freedom and has returned home to meet herself again. When Devika signs the divorce papers, it's not just about ending a marriage; it's also the beginning of a journey to find herself again. With a suitcase of memories, her daughter, and memories of the past that haunt her and nurture her heart, Devika returns to Madhurapatna after ten years. As forgotten wounds resurface and new bonds are formed, Devika must learn that healing isn't a destination, but a journey like the tides of the sea. With the nostalgic sea, and her daughter by her side, she learns what it means to belong, to forgive and restart life. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒐𝒑𝒆 is a story of second chances, quiet strength and generational healing. Join the journey of Devika as she once again learns to hold the reins of her life on 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒐𝒑𝒆. Start: 07/09/25 End: 02/01/26

Ann Moss thought she was fine with spending Christmas break completely alone, stuck at College. She knew it would be the loneliest break she'd ever had, but was going to make the most of it. She had a plan. She was going to spend her time catching up on her reading. Something she hadn't had time for since starting her Freshman year at College back in August. It was a good plan, but when she runs into the very attractive Colin Carter, a guy from her Art History class, at the College bookstore, four days before Christmas. Ann suddenly realizes how lame her plan is. And when Colin, a guy she hardly knows, suggest that she should come home with him for Christmas break, she doesn't know what to think. Who in their right mind would want to spend their whole Christmas break with complete strangers? But, somehow she finds herself agreeing to Colin Carter and his dreamy blue eyes. Will Ann regret agreeing to go home with Colin for Christmas break? Find out in Christmas of Love.

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.

Amanda only wanted a quiet December, caring for her brother and preparing for the new year. Love was the last thing on her mind... until Ken. But some romances are built on secrets, and some hearts were never meant to be gambled with.

Amanda heads to the city as she searches for the cafe for her interview hoping that she might land a summer job as a barista. However, the instructions sent to her were so unclear that it caused her to wander through the winding narrow roads and alleyways.

Super-Science is the strongest superhero on Earth, and while he thinks he is also the smartest, he can't solve a mystery involving criminals with knight tattoos. Here is an original work of superhero fiction that celebrates science and teaches a moral about the limits of knowledge. Super-Science understands it is up to him to save the world, but he can't do it alone....

"A continuation of the story, My Life as a Teenage Chef. To fully understand the whole story, you need to read season one first. Thank you."

Eve runs a cafe. It's hers, for eternity, with Adam behind the counter and trips to the fruit stands in the truck with a rattling engine, and a revolving door of women who seem just shy of familiar.

freaky manager

Liss Aguilera can see things that aren't there. The world is cruel to a girl it perceives as crazy, so she's learned to live her life in the quiet--to ignore the false voices, act normal, and believe in only what she can touch. Until the unseen monsters start to come for her. Her protector is just as strange as every other hallucination, but he's determined to convince her he is real and that he needs her help. He's the servant of a guardian spirit tasked with defending humanity from behind the veil, but the spirit he serves has disappeared, and he believes Liss is his key to finding answers. He might still be imaginary. But if what he says is true, this could be Liss's chance to finally understand her own fractured existence--and maybe even save it. 𓁿 Written for the Open Novella Contest 2025, using prompt 105: "Your childhood imaginary friend, who disappeared years ago, suddenly returns--only this time, they're real." Credit to @Heuristic_Hashmath for the gorgeous cover

Her heart broken and her plans in ruins, Melea leaves her old life behind to spend a year with the reclusive man known as the Giant-a task that serves her family's ambitions more than her own. Alone in his cabin, she expects cold silence, but the man proves gentler than anyone she's ever known, and she discovers that trust, and maybe even love, can bloom where she least expects it.

She had already said her vows. He was prepared to say them. Death did one couple part. The other, an act of infidelity. Two hearts, two stories, and another chance at love. A range of different emotions, that lead to their final vows. ~~~ This heartwarming Short Story, tells the story of Valentina Alexander, who experiences the separation of death, too soon into her marriage; and the heartbreak of a man who would of given his heart to his love if needed. Two individuals who lost love before it could flourish into anything more. Two separate stories of them overcoming their individual pains of relationship, to Their Final Vows. ©️ COPYRIGHT of Königin F 2024 ~𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐲'𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞.~~