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Beyond the Dreams #OpenNovellaContest2019
*MADE IT TO THE FINALS OF ONC's SHORT LIST* One makes, one nurtures and one extinguishes - thus, a balance is maintained on Tellus.But what happens when the scales topple?
✓ | Girls of a Feather | #OpenNovellaContest2019
[ an Open Novella Ambassador's Pick 2019, Longlisted in the Open Novella Contest ][ featured on Fairytale Community's Misc. and Combo Fairytales Inspired/Retellings ]Ever since 15-year-old Annemie saw Antsje Pluk, the fairytale figure who supposedly eats children for dessert, she's known that the witch will come for her. Now that she's no longer a child, the forest doesn't scare her anymore. One night, she sneaks out. But instead of returning safely in the morning, Antsje Pluk curses and captures Annemie, bringing her to a cottage hidden deep in the woods.Girls have been disappearing from their village for years, but Aleta, Annemie's twin sister, won't let her become one of the lost. In order to save her sister, Aleta must face her fears head-on, find a magical flower, confront an evil witch, and break an age-old curse. Luckily, she has the guidance of an old friend, but the other girl is not what she seems, and there are secrets hidden in the woods.Sprinkled with Dutch lore, this retelling of a neglected fairytale is filled with witches, moss maidens, and shape-shifting, but it all comes down to some very human traits: bravery, sacrifice, and most of all, love.cover by @anonymousmlpfan"A lovely little story, full of brilliant fairy-tale descriptions. Delightful," - JEHallows"Amazing story! Your attention to detail draws me in and makes me want to read more. I love it!" - violetlsmith"...a gorgeous story that feels like an old fairytale," - spacetodream
Kill On My Command | #OpenNovellaContest2019
Things are looking up for Carter. After months of serving coffee, fixing equipment, and just trying to be noticed as an intern, everything was falling into place. He spent day after day sucking up to his bosses until they finally started to take him seriously as a mechanic.Now at long last, he had been given his first real mission aboard the only large expedition to Tau Ceti, a recently discovered star system that was believed to have hospitable planets. The readings from drones had been very promising. Now Carter had the honor to be a part of the effort to discover uncharted land. His dream was finally coming true.But the shuttle hardly makes it out of the atmosphere before it all comes crashing down. Literally. Aboard the only surviving escape pod Carter and a group of crew members crash land on a small island in the middle of the ocean. Their radios are silent, their supplies are limited, they have no idea where they are. It seems like things can't get any worse. Until Carter realizes they're not alone on the island.
Stars Align
One mishap.One trip.One job.One person.That's all it took for Stella to question everything she thought she knew.--------(For the #OpenNovellaContest2019)
Blank Pages #OpenNovellaContest2019
It was my duty to fill in those blank pages of the book with my own story.Rankings:#10 in theopennovellacontestReviews:Sounds interesting! Would like to read more! - @Nablai
Uncaged (An Omegaverse Novella) (Open Novella Contest) (ONC Entry)
It's been three years since Everest Lark has set foot on a stage. Three years since the renowned omega raised his voice, both in song and in support of his fellow oppressed omegas. Now he's back, but the voice that started a rebellion is broken, scarred. He wants to reclaim his world, but he can't do it alone.However, someone now wants to make sure that Everest loses more than his voice this time around after his dressing room is started on fire. It may have been a coincidence, but it would seem a lot of Everest's problems might be the catalyst he needs to realize what he really wants in his life, starting with the alpha that saved his life twice now.
Dangerous Love (ONC 2019 - LGBTQ)
(TOP FIVE WINNER!!) Patrick Morgan didn't usually invite strangers home, but when he saw Harlan camping out in the space terminal, he was prepared to make an exception. Breaking the rules seemed like a good idea at the time, but then-My entry for the Open Novella Contest 2019. Using prompt 4 under 'Romance'. LGBT romantic sci-fi
The Dead Don't Bleed
You'd think the zombie apocalypse would start the way you'd imagine it, right? Dead bodies popping out of their graves, hands trying to claw their way out so they can scratch and bite whoever comes near them. The sky turning black and only the strong survive. That's what would typically happen, right?Wrong.But, of course, despite it being as cliche as it was, that was his thoughts on how it would happen, if it ever did, but then again, that was before IT happened.Before a simple drug turned nearly half of each and every population into the undead.Before Keith lost the only family he ever had.And before he met a small group of six that would change his life forever.2019 Open Novella Shortlist Qualifier
The Lost Boy | ONC 2024
2024 ONC Prompt 21 : A dragon, an elf and a dwarf embark on a quest to find the lost heir to the kingdom.What happens when a young elf, a grumpy dwarf and a baby dragon leaves the city behind to look for the lost heir to the throne? And what will happen when they find him and the young man gives the elf an offer that will change his life, but is also hard to refuse?
Simple Needs
Rosella simply has to steal. She can't stop herself. She doesn't know why, but any time she sees money, it's all that matters to her.She's amassed a dragon hoard of sorts, and she can't let go. Between the guilt that's taking over her and the greed that grows stronger and stronger, Rosella might lose everything, just as she's trying to get it.When her boyfriend has more to him then meets the eye, will Rosella be able to hold herself (and her impulses) together? Or will everything just crumble in her hands?#OpenNovellaContest2019 *LONG LISTED FOR OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2019*
Taking the Leap
Achilles is used to a life with rules and structure. Being attracted to men doesn't fit into what he considers structured. But he's used to burying things deep down, and this is just another item on the list. Xander crosses into his life, and he's completely outside the rules and the opposite of structure. Something about Xander makes Achilles' wolf sing, his blood jump and his heart soar, even if Xander is a man, even if he is a vampire. Innocuous meetings turn into a building attraction and Achilles wants to take the leap to be with Xander. Can he do it?This is an entry for the open novella contest. Genre: MXM romance with a suggestion of magic, a dash a of angst and werewolf and vampire protagonists.
Mutual Hatred (ONC Entry) | Max x Reader
Y/n is definitely less than enthusiastic about going to camp. That much is obvious. David's attitude is slowly killing her soul, and the Quartermaster's food will probably poison whats left of her. But at least there's Max, the one person that shares her attitude. The real question is, will she even survive camp long enough to get to know him? Full of slightly questionable language, Y/n's sarcastic story will make your head spin at its randomness.- Y/n uses she/her pronouns in this fic! But is also transmasc flavored.- ship could be read as romantic or platonic, tbh- None of the characters are mine, and all (except y/n) belong to Rooster Teeth.- There will be slight cursing, so be warned- Keep in mind that this was written purely for fun, even though it's entered in the OpenNovellaContest2019
Novellas & New Roast: Tips from an ONC Winner ✓
Whether it's your first time or your sixth time, writing a novella in 12 weeks isn't easy.As a 2021 ONC Winner and two-time Honorable Mention (2023/2024), I would know. After years of participation and reflection, I have lots of advice to share on how I did it. Inside this guide, you can find everything from insider tips to craft chats. So grab a cup, get your notebook, and settle in; it's time to start writing!Copyright © 2022 Elle Chaika
Celtic Cross | #ONC2019
|| ONC 2019 OVERALL THIRD PLACE WINNER || Every card has a meaning, but not all are pleasant.Siobhan Brady is a Tarot reader, a profession that called to her ever since she was young. So when the same card begins to repeatedly present itself during her daily personal readings, her intuition tells her there's something greater at play than just a random draw.But when the mysterious MacKenzie Stewart crosses her path, Siobhan realizes the cards weren't lying, and soon finds herself in the middle of a deadly spread where not even Fate can determine the outcome.----------Entered into the Open Novella Contest 2019Suspense Fiction Prompt #6 - TarotONC Round One Qualifier - 02.12.19ONC Round Two Qualifier - 03.13.19ONC Round Three Qualifier (Long List) - 04.18.19ONC Short List - 04.28.19ONC Overall Third Place Winner - 07.03.19Cover by Lucy Rhodes©2019 M.DaltoPublished to Wattpad 01.01.19Completed 04.02.19
Pandora's Box: Maenads (Book 2)
Entry into the Open Novella Contest 2019.A new threat rises as Pandora tries to deal with the fallout of opening The Box and the spirits that have possessed her classmates.
Confessions of a Serial Killer: Cynthia Young
Searching through the 50 cent bin at her therapist's bookstore, Cynthia Young found a book entitled "Confessions of a Serial Killer."Except it was her name on the cover.***Open Novella Contest 2020 Shortlister
Defixio
Zeus and Hera are fighting. . . Again. . . Zeus has made it with a lady. . . Not his wife. . .Only this time, he pissed off the wrong father. . . who would later piss off the wrong goddess? This leads to a curse tablet being delivered by Hecate. . . To Zeus and Hera. . .What can I say? Karma has a funny way of being an utter bitch. . .This has made the Shortlist for the Open Novella Contest 2019!1st in tablet-- 4/9/1912th in opennovellacontest2019-- 4/9/19
Barely Engaged (ONC 2019)
Round 3 Long List for the Open Novella ContestParty planning doesn't have to be personal. If anyone knows that, it's Samantha Hall. She's been successful in the Event Planning business without ever getting emotionally involved. It's how she likes it. With no one else to take care of a job, Samantha is forced to face the one thing she's went out of her way to avoid the most. Love.A promotion isn't too far out of reach, and apparently neither is rekindled relationships. What happens when there's a lot more riding on a new client than just a paycheck?Formerly known as: The Engagement_________________________________Content Warning: Sexual situations, Profanity, Implicit content (implied actions)MA15+Open Novella Contest 2019: Romance Prompt #3: Engagement Party
Time Agent | ONC2024
LONGLISTED : When Agent Seven Three is sent on his first mission to the past, to sort out a problem with the timeline, he expects to be in and out in a couple of days. Identify what is causing the unplanned divergences and stop it. Simple, right? But when he encounters reporter Jack Brown, he finds the situation is far more complex than he was led to believe. And only when he meets someone he's not supposed to fall in love with, does he begin to really test his limits.SCIFI / TimeTravel / LGBT / Romance
O2
The Earth is dying, yet humanity survives. Pollution and radiation run rampant on the surface. The government rations food and clean air for everyone. The glass domes provide some sense of security, but they are only for the rich who can afford the astronomical price of providing precious clean air to a whole city. Nym and her family live outside the dome when the disease breaks out. Spreading through the Minor City Shelter and then to Shelter's around other cities, nothing seems capable of stopping it. People are going mad and dying off like flies. There's no cure they can find. They only know one thing.Their last precious resource is going to be the death of them.[ Open Novella Contest Shortlist | ONC Ambassador's Pick ] #TheCosmicAwards2019
The Magic of Stories
Straight out of uni, Lynn is glad to have secured a job as a replacement in a library. But soon she finds out the place is haunted, and not only by a blue cat. Juggling the upcoming vernissage of a photo exhibition and the trouble with her coworker, she has to learn fast - to trust her instinct-and the magic of the stories.Once 2024, prompt #15: "Why are you glowing blue?"