Ohio Poetry Contests

"Seek poetry within rigorous logic, understand the essence of existence in endless exploration." —Qiao Ze Welcome to a school prodigy novel without a system, where intelligence crushes all, for your appreciation! PS: This text is a light-hearted daily life story of a school prodigy. Readers who do not enjoy slice-of-life stories, please consume with caution.

When a chance encounter on a dark road thrusts Christopher Chen, a timid college student from rural Ohio, into the orbit of Alex Wang—a mysterious, wealthy man battling lifelong insomnia—their lives collide in a dangerous bargain. Forced to share a home in exchange for sleep, Christopher navigates a world of opulence and emotional turmoil, unaware that Alex’s cold exterior masks a past riddled with familial trauma and isolation. As Christopher’s resolve to escape his humble roots clashes with Alex’s desperate need for companionship, an unlikely bond forms. They explore the divide between privilege and poverty, secrets and truth, as Christopher struggles to reconcile his rural values with Alex’s cutthroat world. When Alex’s powerful father threatens to destroy everything, their relationship is tested by blackmail, sacrifice, and the weight of societal expectations.

Seven thousand years later, she became the Goddess of Darkness, and crowned as the queen of the United Empires of Darkness. She reigned over the United Empires of Darkness, which composed of Devil Empire, Vampire Empire, Werewolf Empire, Snake People Empire, and Dragon Island. She created the strongest army, which composed of seven royal guard regiments, dragon knight army, phoenix knight army, vampire army, werewolf army, snake people army, and dragon army. She blessed her soldiers with superpowers, and her soldiers returned her with loyalty and respect. She hosted eleven fun contests after Christmas, which were Red Wine Brewing Contest, Music Contest, Dancing Contest, Ghost Storytelling Contest, Talent Show Contest, Costume Design Contest, Cooking Contest, Dragon Riding Contest, Horror Storytelling Contest, Romance Storytelling Contest and Fantasy Storytelling Contest. She hosted resurrection ceremonies in Heaven Company for six days, threw thirty chosen souls into another world, and entered another world on her own in the last day, in search of the better self. When she came to her destiny's crossroads, she chose the path not taken, and wondered how things might have been different.

A story of adventure and discovery. A story of bonds and fellowship. A story of mysteries and mantras. A story of a world only the brave dare to brave. The adventure of a simple young man, brave and strong. A seeker of fun, one who understand the beauty of creation. A creature shrouded in enigma, as deep as the universe. The pursuit of mankind and all creatures in existence. A game of survival, a struggle for dominance. A contest of the braves. Additional tags: Realistic fantasy, Mature, Ecchi, Guild creation, Romantic Subplots.

The novel unfolds an epic saga in a world ruled by light and shadow — but light is not always good, and shadow is not purely evil. Ancient forces clash for the right to reshape the world, where truth is tainted by betrayal, and nobility walks hand in hand with cruelty. Weapons are not mere tools of war — they are extensions of their bearers’ souls, echoing their past, their burdens, and a path not chosen, but forced upon them. Loyalty shifts. Justice is a fluid illusion. And power… in this world, it is no privilege — it is a curse. No one holds it without sacrificing a piece of their soul. This story weaves between philosophy and battle, between blood-soaked poetry and silent screams, where death is not the end… but the beginning of a truth that can only be told — in the language of shadows.

Swords, Guns, and Magic: The Formula that Saves the World. Stories about action, adventure, and fantasy. Stories that follow the lives, the struggles, and the growth of warriors inside a universe on a world where the name is Poetry. These warriors live in a world that experiences unity, love, and struggle. This world unifies and defeats evil.

Since ancient times, there have been whispers of a mystical realm known as the Spirit Realm. Throughout the ages, scholars and poets have offered countless interpretations of its existence. In poetry, it is recorded: “From Qi to Tang, this mountain steeped in desolation; the Spirit Realm, silent and remote, visited by few.” “The Spirit Realm defies description; its ghostly wonders are beyond pursuit.”

Its a poetry

When carefree high school senior Kaito Nakamura meets shy and artistic Hana Matsui, his world of pranks and sports collides with hers of paints and poetry. Fate binds them together in an unexpected way: Hana has just 19 days before she has to leave town for a life-changing reason she refuses to reveal. What begins as a spontaneous friendship soon spirals into a heart-wrenching journey of laughter, love, and loss, as Kaito tries to make Hana's last days unforgettable while uncovering the secret she hides.

This very book consists of original poetries that are very personal to me. This is my first book of poetry, that is raw and dug deep within me. The scars and wounds were fresh from the battlefield. It took a toll on my mental health. But I am a strong survivor, who is ready to share my story with the world.

Hazel is just your average guy: 20, 5”10, 153 pounds, and lives in Columbus, Ohio. Until one day, he wakes up 6,500 miles across the world with a dead body in the sand next to him. He then meets a strange girl in the middle of the desert claiming to be an assassin. As the pair join hands and his memories begin to return, will he find out who he really is? As well as who he will become?

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Akin awakens in the body of Ling San, a wandering swordsman in the year 700 AD, at the height of China’s Tang Dynasty, the golden age of art, poetry, and Buddhist thought. But this world is more than history; it breathes with spirits, demons, and forgotten gods. To atone for the sins of a past life, Akin must walk a path between fate and free will, between mercy and vengeance. With every step, he is drawn deeper into a world where Taoist magic, Buddhist wisdom, and ancient legends intertwine and where even a brushstroke can shape the destiny of souls.

However this book is going to get filled with poetries, about eveything. It's attached with every feeling. It's written for everyone. Either if it's painful or exciting, it's going to leave it's spark everywhere. The world may end but these poetries don't know it's ending. That is why I decided to keep them all together, in a safe place. I wanted to create a kingdom for their beauties. So that they can never be forgetten.

poetry and random stuff I made up, not only as a coping mechanism. but also as a way to let my mind not explode. (figuratively)

A game is about to begin—a ruthless contest of blood and death where mercy is a forgotten word. The weak will be trampled, the innocent will be devoured, and only the cunning, the ruthless, and the unparalleled will rise. This is no ordinary game; the wager? it's nothing less than the world itself. But isn’t that what makes it thrilling? After all, what fun is a game if survival comes easy?

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

They’re broke. They’re emotionally unavailable. They’re probably not licensed to do any of this. But somehow… they keep saving the world by accident. Meet Kazuki Kuroda, a washed-up conman with a mysterious past, a strawberry milk addiction, and a gift for lying through his teeth. Leading a team of psychic freeloaders, demon cats, and emotionally unstable sidekicks, he takes on odd jobs no one else wants—ghost infestations, psychic toddlers, cursed ramen contests… He never means to be a hero. He just wants lunch. But when a simple errand spirals into citywide chaos, Kazuki and his ragtag crew get mistaken for world-saving legends. Again. Between possessed microwaves, fake god impersonations, accidental cult leadership, and one very emotional haunted bathroom ghost, things start getting weird. And dangerous. Because beneath the punchlines and pratfalls… something darker is stirring. And Kazuki? He’s not just lying to the world. He’s lying to himself.

When fire rains from the heavens, Alaric, a solitary mysterious wanderer saves an old woman and is struck down by a celestial blaze. He awakens not in afterlife, but in a world forever changed. Marked by a divine seal, Alaric learns he has been chosen as a contender in a brutal contest: to determine the next God of War.

// A princess, a contest, and a masked outlaw with a grudge. It's not quite a fairytale, but it's getting there! // In the fractured Kingdom of Stormwatch, Princess Adora faces a grim future. Far from the throne, and thrust into a contest for her hand by the ruthless Prince Nicobar, she's resigned to being a pawn in his power-hungry schemes. Nicobar's hedonistic, iron-fisted rule is enforced by the Sheriff, a relentless, enchanted metal-mechanical enforcer who hunts down anyone daring to defy the crown. Yet, even he cannot stop Grimholt -the notorious, enigmatic outlaw leader -whose daring exploits have captured the hearts of the people and the ire of the Prince. As the contest unfolds, Adora finds unexpected allies and foes among the court and the bandits. Though she is powerless to stop the Prince's machinations, her heart is drawn to a mysterious, daring competitor. Dawning a plague mask and adopting the name 'The Prince of the People', he challenges not just Nicobar's plans, but everything she thought she knew about courage and justice. With storms brewing and the Sheriff closing in, the Princess must make a choice: will she risk everything for a chance at her freedom- and a love as wild as the magic of Stormwatch?

Kimberly Carter has seen love's promises shatter firsthand. raised in the shatter of her parents bitter divorce and her mother's untimely death , she hides behind poetry and silence, convinced that love only leads to pain.At university she finds solace in library and in the margins of her favorite poetry book where she pours her secret thoughts no one else will see.But when Aiden Grayson Rowe an optimistic architecture and poetry student, mistakenly takes that book her private world begins to unravel. Drawn to her own handwritten words, Aiden reaches out through the pages, igniting a connection Kim never believed was possible. But love isn't simple especially when jealousy, secrets and past wounds come to light. Can Kim ever learn to trust again? Or will the shadows of her past eclipse the light of her future?

The Planar Complex has instigated a competition that will determine a new interplanar hierarchy, planes with representation and those without lack time, knowledge, and resources to truly prepare. With stakes that aren't fully understood, the Planar Nucleus' hope against the worst case scenario lies with an unusual contestant of the competition.

“Colours in Black” is not just a book — it's a mirror. A mirror that reflects the hidden hues of human emotions, thoughts, and moments we often overlook. This anthology contains standalone tales — sometimes deep, sometimes dark, sometimes dreamy — yet each painted with its own shade of meaning. There is no continuation, but every story leaves a mark. A collection for those who find poetry in pain, clarity in chaos, and colours in the Black.

I have a bunch of writing works, that don't quite fit the classification to be a regular story, or are not good enough. Or it was a project, that was not selected to move forward into a publication. So as saying go: “Don't write for a drawer in the desk.” I trying to find a home for them. I do not expect for them to have any success, as many are for weekly contest and dint make it. (Shelf Clean out, as it was written down on my (To do) list.)

In the mystical world of Lexiconia, cultivation power flows not from qi or elemental meditation, but through the mastery of written word. Scribes advance by literally writing reality into existence through increasingly complex calligraphy, poetry, and prose. What begins as simple fire-lighting characters evolves into epic poems that reshape landscapes and novels so compelling they create pocket dimensions. A scribe, Lin Moxian begins as the Azure Quill Academy's most notorious failure—three years of perfect theoretical knowledge and flawless brushwork, yet unable to manifest even the simplest cultivation effects. Mocked as "Failed Scholar Lin" and facing expulsion, he discovers through Master Liu that his "failure" is actually an incredibly rare condition called Infinite Ink.

In this world, ascending to upper realms was a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. However, a devastating war led to a change in the rules. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

Born as the Thirteenth Prince, Noah was originally in a position removed from the imperial succession, so he freely passed his time in the fief granted to him. However, the Crown Prince died before the Emperor. The imperial succession would be fairly contested among the remaining princes. Noah, being the strongest despite living freely, overwhelmed the other princes and eventually became the Emperor with the most power in the world. this is the original light novel

Odin, the Allfather of the Norse gods, is no noble hero. In his endless pursuit of wisdom and power, he crosses lines even gods should fear. Disguised as a humble worker, Odin infiltrates the realm of giants to steal the legendary Mead of Poetry—an elixir said to grant knowledge, prophecy, and the soul of creation itself.