When Summer Ends

Gaia is dead. The world is a mess of fused realms—acid rain burns the ground, food is scarce, and the air is poison. No one knows why Gaia, the ancient guardian of life, died, but her rotting corpse unleashed chaos. Monstrous Outer Gods slithered into the cracks of reality, twisting the land into nightmares. Yet, in the ruins, people still fight to survive. Under a giant boulder—the only shelter in this toxic wasteland—a boy wakes up. He’s the last human alive, his memories fuzzy except for flashes of a lost Earth: sunny skies, laughter, and a strange power inside him. He can create Kaiju, giant monsters that could crush armies… if he knew how to control them. But right now, he’s just a hungry kid, scrambling to find food and avoid getting killed. Outside his rock, alien clans run the show. Some trade clean water for labor, others heal wounds with glowing mushrooms, and a few settle disputes with fistfights to blow off steam before rage drives them insane. Everyone fears the 100% Rule. Too much stress, sadness, or anger? Your mind snaps, turning you into a Husk—a mindless monster with no soul. The boy’s Kaiju power could help him survive… or push him closer to becoming a Husk. Worse, death here is permanent. If he dies, someone else takes his place—an outcast, a kid, a warrior. The world doesn’t care who you are. It just wants to eat you alive. This isn’t a story about heroes. The boy isn’t special. He’s just trying to survive, one day at a time—bargaining with clans, scavenging junk, and accidentally summoning Kaiju when he panics. Maybe he’ll find a way to fix this broken world. Or maybe he’ll just find a decent meal. In a place this messed up, even small victories matter.

In "Our Endings," I tell a story of a really intense friendship that ended up breaking my heart and teaching me a lot about myself. This book is all about the ups and downs of loving someone who doesn’t really love you back the same way and I’ve come to realize how unhealthy it was. I wrote about how I gave everything I had—my heart, my soul, and all my loyalty—to this person, but they just took it all without really caring about me. It was super hard realizing that the person I thought was my best friend didn’t value me the way I valued them. Each chapter talks about different feelings I went through: being anxious about things I couldn’t say, desperately wanting them to notice me, and the sadness of knowing my love and efforts were ignored as well as other things. "Our Endings" isn’t just about being heartbroken; it’s also about how the person I loved and pretty much idolized; their true intentions slowly revealed itself to me. Which lead me to finding the strength to let go of someone who was hurting me. It shows how hard it is to move on but also that it’s possible to find new beginnings and realize my own worth again. As well as me growing in my faith in Jesus Christ and encouraging people to follow him!This is my first book that I’m thinking of publishing so this isn’t out yet.

All Vincent ever wanted was to live a peaceful life where he could enjoy himself surrounded by people he loved but life had other plans.

The Game The year is 1962 the Cold War is in full swing the Americans and the Russians are building up their nuclear forces. Spy’s infiltrating each nation for information but among this war of information last thing anyone suspected. Alien Invasion, Aliens which technology that rival tales of science fiction and magical fairy tales invade Earth. Earth not knowing how to handle the situation does what any nation would against a superior enemy which is stealing their technology. Each nation trying their best to hold off the invasion come to steal the aliens tech one by one. Some of the greatest knowledge they stole where electromagnetic weaponry, Space ships and Magic. With these new found knowledge Earth holds off the aliens, only for three nations to come out of the whole mess. New Zealand Regime, Greater Republic of Kansas and Antarctic Empire. 60 years after the events our main character Maxwell Hansen comes from Kansas, a Middle Class family. Maxwell is being sent out to School of Elements a noble school for the nobility and rich. Max being a Middle Class will have to deal with the struggle to survive high school, will he make friends or will he forever be a loner.

Whispers of the Summer Sky** Arjun never planned to spend his summer at a remote countryside resort, much less on a quiet hilltop bench. For him, it was supposed to be an escape from his family and the noise of life—just him, his sketchbook, and the stars. But everything changes when he meets Naina, a spirited and opinionated girl who claims the bench as her own. At first, their encounters are marked by playful arguments and awkward silences, but as the nights pass and the stars grow brighter, they begin to share pieces of themselves—dreams, fears, and the secrets they hide from the world. What starts as a chance meeting turns into something deeper, as the hilltop becomes their sanctuary and the summer sky witnesses the fragile bond forming between them. But summers don’t last forever. As the days slip by, Arjun and Naina must face the reality of their lives beyond the bench. Will their connection survive the world waiting for them, or will it fade like the whispers of the summer sky? A heartfelt story of fleeting moments, unexpected connections, and the beauty of finding someone who truly understands you.

Kibou, a reclusive loner with no interest in the world beyond his small, monotonous life, is suddenly thrust into the unimaginable when he receives a cryptic call from a mysterious stranger. The stranger offers Kibou an impossible choice: become his warrior, or watch the world fall to destruction. Dismissive and skeptical, Kibou ignores the call, brushing it off as a cruel joke. But the stranger isn’t done—he visits Kibou in his dreams, relentless and unwavering, urging him to join a cause far greater than anything Kibou has ever known. Reluctantly, he gives in, calling the stranger back... and his life is changed forever. From the dreary, uneventful existence he once knew, Kibou is thrown into a war of cosmic proportions, fighting forces beyond human comprehension. As the stakes rise and the genre of his life shifts from mundane to epic, Kibou must navigate a world where nothing is what it seems and every choice could alter the fate of the universe. Witness a journey of self-discovery, heroism, and untold power as Kibou is forced to become more than just a man—he must become a warrior.

Autumn has always been the girl everyone wanted to be—beautiful, intelligent, effortlessly cool, and the center of attention. Her confidence borders on arrogance, but no one ever challenges it. She moves through life as if the world was designed to revolve around her. And in a way, it does. Then there’s August. She’s the opposite. Unassuming, awkward, and invisible in Autumn’s blinding shadow. Where Autumn thrives, August stumbles. Autumn finds an unspoken satisfaction in knowing that no matter what happens, at least she’s better than August. And August knows it too. But life has a way of flipping the script. Suddenly, Autumn’s perfect world begins to crumble. Her lover drifts away, drawn to someone more grounded. Her family becomes distant, her friends scatter, and the attention she once commanded is now focused elsewhere. And there, at the center of it all, is August. As August starts to rise—finding confidence, discovering her own brilliance—Autumn falls. Everything she took for granted slips through her fingers. The roles reverse, and Autumn finds herself in the unfamiliar position of being the one who doesn’t measure up. Now Autumn must confront the reality of who she is without the world validating her worth. And for the first time, she begins to see August not as the girl she could belittle, but as the person who might just be her savior. Because while Autumn was busy ruling her small world, August was quietly building her own.

It’s not all K-dramas and happily ever afters. Intern with Korea’s number one record label? Yes, please. Find out there’s a huge scandal I need to help “manage”… not so much. Add in the fact that I don’t recognize the “superstars” of the label and think they’re interns… And my dream job quickly becomes more of a nightmare. But I’m in Seoul, the one place that is beginning to feel more and more like home... Except it isn’t home, and the drama surrounding the biggest K-pop group in the world, VIXX , is consuming my every moment. Spoiler alert. They hate me. Everything I do is wrong: wrong clothes, wrong honorifics, wrong manners. Till the leader of VIXX takes pity on me. But pity is dangerous when it comes from someone as beautiful as him. Every VIXX member is gorgeous, perfect, and cultivated to be an idol… lethal to a girl’s heart. And sanity. But fame plus a perfect face and voice don’t equal an easy life. As their comeback nears, the stakes rise higher. Suicide watch… Angry fans… Threats… All I want to do is survive. But the price for survival might mean losing my heart. And like a character in a K-drama, I’m not sure if there will be an actual happily ever after… Or simply a lesson learned.

Just after being promoted to the senior class in secondary school, she had been raped by six male students

On a quiet, nearly empty train, two young men collide, their eyes meeting as if by fate. To anyone else, it might seem like a fleeting encounter. But for them, it’s the unearthing of a shared history—one filled with years of innocent friendship, tender love, and eventual heartbreak. Known only as “Spring” and “Summer,” their lives were once intertwined, their bond forged through childhood and high school. But that was three years ago. At 20, both are scarred by the fallout of what was once sweet and hopeful. Now, as Spring attempts to retreat, the train doors slide shut, trapping him with Summer—the boy he once loved, who now regards him with disdain. Summer sits down, his glare sharp and unforgiving, refusing to break the silence. Spring hesitates, caught between his lingering feelings and the weight of his guilt. The train moves forward, and so does their unspoken tension. Can time and distance mend the fractures in their hearts, or are they destined to remain two seasons that could never coexist?

Is it possible to fall in love with a guy you just met on a resort? Was it fate or just coconuts? An 18 year old girl is on a fun summer vacation with her family; and later finds out that maybe the Berry sangria isn't the sweetest thing she can enjoy this summer.

If we cross paths again in another life, will we become friends or foes? When I am no longer Bai Renshu, the vicious demon condemned to damnation, and when you aren't Wei Zheng, the beloved son of the heavens, will our destinies be intertwined differently? The day our labels of good and evil fade away and become mere memories, will we be able to see each other for who we truly are beyond our predetermined roles? "You and I have been cast as adversaries in this lifetime, but I hope that in another life, we'll have the chance to rewrite our story together. Until that fateful day arrives, I will cling to this hope, this belief that our destinies are not set in stone. And I beg, with all my heart, that you will too." Warning: Contains mature themes

An entangled fate of Women where its gonna lead her. The person she loved died in her hand every life they met the cruility of fate or the decision of past which was forgetten where it leads her.In a realm torn between destiny and desire, a young woman is thrust into a world of betrayal, power, and secrets. After a deadly accident, she is transported to an ancient past where she becomes the feared Demoness With her yin and yang souls separated, she battles between love and vengeance as she meets her reincarnated lover again and again-only to lose him each time in a tragic cycle. Determined to end the gods' cruel interference, she wields her powers to defy heaven itself. But as her final sacrifice nears, the line between reality and imagination blurs, leaving her to wonder if her tale is truth or a dream from which she cannot escape.

Humanity end is closing in with the rising appearance of celestials and Dark Lord but thanks to the introduction of abilities and the appearance of kami abilities humanity gains a fighting gain. But will will it be enough?

In the enchanting island town, a high school senior named Lucas finds solace in the arrival of summer. Each year, as the sun begins to warm the sandy shores, he eagerly awaits the return of his best friend, Amelia. A foreigner with ethereal beauty and a heart as pure as the summer breeze. But there's a bittersweet catch - Amelia's family only comes to the island for work during these precious few months. As the days of their final high school year wane, Lucas realizes that their time together is about to be cut short. Amelia's family has decided that after graduation, they won't be returning to the island anymore, tearing her away from Lucas indefinitely. Determined not to let fate steal their bond, the two friends hatch an audacious plan. Fueled by the urgency of their impending separation, Lucas and Amelia create a bucket list, aiming to cram a lifetime of memories into one unforgettable summer. "Our Last Summer" is a gripping tale of love, friendship, and resilience. It's a heartwarming story of two souls who discover the true meaning of love and the strength that can be found in even the darkest of times. Will Lucas and Amelia be able to overcome the odds, or will fate deal them a cruel hand? Dive into this unforgettable summer adventure and discover the power of a love that can weather any storm.

The apocalypse from the game becomes a reality, and the world experiences catastrophic changes. Meteorites impact the Earth, zombies run amok, the Ice Age descends, insectoid invasions occur, and mythical creatures invade. Amidst these numerous calamities, the human population is reduced to a tenth of its former size. In this moment of despair, Evander acquires a trial system. He starts by registering at an interplanetary shelter before the disaster strikes, stockpiling tens of billions in supplies, manufacturing high-tech weaponry, unlocking genetic potential, and establishing a superior power. While others are still suffering from hunger, Evander has already enjoyed fresh-picked vegetables from that day. While others are struggling with severe cold, everyone inside the shelter has already warmed up with heating. When danger approaches, loyal individuals within the shelter, united as one, defend their homes and families. In the face of despair, Evander becomes the last line of defense, guarding the faint spark of hope to glow once again.

Those of us who remember the days of the writer's workshop in Iowa. Classmates, hearts involved in creative writing. Featured in books written by themselves ten years after graduation from Iowa. Best-selling Novels, Poetry books, and classroom texts, to teachers of the art of writing themselves. The Reunion will be at a Cabin resort just off Lake McBride Lake. Plenty of Fishing, boat rentals, and swimming. Lots of hiking trails, and picnic spots to grill out at. Picturesque views to paint, and write a novel about. The class of 1979, will meet at the resort cabin rental check-in. What to expect is unlimited points of view and get-togethers from June till September. What happens next is the phenomena to unfold come join us and read along as a friend. Sit back and enjoy a book serial. The greatness of these is a good Romance and the writer who writes it. Author DeeAnn Gorman.

Our protagonist is a vampiress that has everything, that all would envy. As she matures, Men after men, after men, they all are in constant turmoil with one another for her hand in marriage. Will she be able to pick one? Marry the 'one' the love of her life in a living in a simple life filled with contentment or will she succumb to greed as a Villainess and be the seductress they all love, to have handsome guys in her beck-and-call wrapped around her finger? ************************************************* 3RD PLACE | BRONZE WINNER WPC# 219 | MARY SUE *************************************************

A girl named Riona has many problem in her life. Until one day, she met a boy named Kyle. Will he change her life?

"Through the ages, I was the shadow that ruled from the darkness, the unseen hand that restored balance whenever fools dared to disrupt what was never theirs. I was never a savior, nor did I act out of mercy or love for this world. I acted because their existence was nothing but a disturbance… because this world was never theirs to take! > And now, as we stand at the edge of annihilation—where time shatters, laws crumble, and ancient beasts rise from their slumber—do I sit idly and watch the end devour everything? Or do I seize this moment and reshape the end to suit my will? > Who am I? A foolish question, but I’ll indulge it, if only to hear the echo of my name shatter the cosmos itself. Hahahahaha... I am the Cursed Immortal!"

Since his birth, Martin has never considered himself attractive. He has always had it rough with women and always thought himself to be invincible in their eyes. As such, he grew timid and developed a cold-footed attitude toward anything related to women. Eventually, he got admission to one of the biggest colleges in the country and became friends with a gender he never thought he was gonna be close with in the first place, a woman, named Summer. But when he discovers that there are more attractive and wealthier people who have their eyes set on Summer, Martin realizes he needs to leave no stone unturned to make Summer fall in love with him at the end of his college year. But will Summer acknowledge all the sacrifices he's made for her and agree to be his girlfriend at the end, or will she leave him for others at the end?