International Prize For Arabic Fiction

Does anyone expect to see DEATH on their birthday? No. She neither. But she saw. And not just one or two but the death of her entire family. She like anyone else also wanted to enjoy that special day when she was supposed to be the happiest. Her Birthday. But it turned out to be one of the saddest and most painful days of her life. Then what? She was supposed to feel devastated and have a trauma that would take ages to get used to right? But alas! The poor child did not even have time to grieve. Another tragedy hit her. After losing her family she was only left with her best buddy. But as luck would have it she also lost her in the most cruel way possible. A second trauma scarred the life of the tiny child who had just reached the age to understand the world. But that was still not the end. It looked like she was in the middle of a tragic ocean where wave after wave of miserable experiences crashed into her one after another. On top of that, she seemed to be some kind of evil force that sucked the life out of everyone who showed her kindness. Thus at the age of five, she learnt her lesson to be independent in the harshest ways possible from Life. But those experiences made the once helpless and weak girl, the strong, independent and powerful woman she is today, Olivia Basu. Since then she kept all her actions in control until that one encounter at VN High School during her mission as an undercover student named Ankita Dey. ______________ This story consists of several side couples some of whom belong to the LGBTQ+ community. This is a slow burn. Contains mature content. THE COVER PHOTO IS FROM PINTEREST

The title is self explanatory :)

Attorney Zhang Qiansheng, a criminal defense lawyer with over 30 years of experience, had won more than 2,000 lawsuits and helped countless tycoons escape conviction, earning himself a fortune worth hundreds of millions. Standing in the courtroom, he struck fear into the hearts of those who heard of him, chilling them to the bone. But due to an accident, his soul transmigrated into the body of Zhang Wei, a law student from a parallel universe's Blue Star. Since then, the underachieving law student Zhang Wei had transformed into an unbeatable attorney! And this time, with the help of a Simple-minded person, he slowly transformed from the ruthless attorney Zhang Qiansheng into the compassionate and righteous good lawyer, Zhang Wei.

True being of absolute power that no can can defy.

Jason Carter, an ordinary bookworm with a knack for pop culture trivia, dies unexpectedly and wakes up in a world he doesn’t recognize—a medieval fantasy land filled with magic, monsters, and perilous intrigue. But he’s not just another reincarnated soul; he possesses a unique ability called Fictional Mimicry, letting him replicate the powers, skills, and even weapons of fictional characters he remembers from Earth. At first, Jason struggles to navigate this brutal new world, using the strength of Hercules to slay a monster and the cunning of Sherlock Holmes to solve local mysteries. But as he gains notoriety, Jason realizes his power is a double-edged sword. The more he uses it, the more he attracts the attention of kings, gods, and demons who want to control or destroy him. When an ancient evil threatens to consume the world, Jason must harness the greatest abilities of fiction’s finest heroes—while resisting the temptation to wield the power of its most infamous villains. As reality blurs with imagination, Jason’s journey will redefine what it means to be a hero—or a monster. Can a man armed with the legends of another world survive one that refuses to play by the rules of fiction? Or will he discover that not all stories have happy endings?

“Elise…” I called out to her. I wanted to say something but my brain could not form any words to utter. So, her name in my lips lingered and silence enveloped us. I glimpsed at her peaceful face and, as if on cue, my nerves relaxed. I gently touched her cheeks using my thumb then moved to her lips. Everything is probably an understatement of what I am willing to do for her. Beyond everything, that is, if it exists. I moved closer to reach the seat belt and quickly strapped her. I also adjusted my seat and strapped my own. Then, I started the car engine and drove off. My mind wandered off our first meeting. She didn’t appear promising to me when she descended the doorstep of their house. She walks extremely slow and she hangs her head down like a sinner. The cuffs of her long sleeves were constantly pulled to hide her hands. Then, she looked up to meet my gaze. Her eyes were puffy and it was very obvious that she spent an hour, and probably more, crying. Nevertheless, she smiled at me, giving me an access to view her white teeth. She, then, accepted the flowers that I was offering. Her nails were clean and bare, no paint. Then, she muttered her first word to me, “Thank you.” After that, she went inside.

Alicia had always despised writing. Her past held secrets that made the thought of putting pen to paper unbearable. Yet, when her school insisted she join the journalism club, she reluctantly agreed, unaware that this decision would change her life forever. An unknown person suddenly entered her life, a person who is a passionate writer and photographer with an eye for detail and a heart full of stories. Their worlds collide in unexpected ways, and what begins as a forced partnership soon blossoms into a powerful bond. Together, they embark on a journey through the lens of a camera and the tip of a fountain pen. But as their connection deepens, the shadows of Alicia's past loom larger. What made her hate writing so much, and will her newfound relationship with this unknown person help her confront her fears? I'll write, for you and for us is a gripping tale of love, secrets, and the power of storytelling. Dive into Alicia's world and discover how two souls, brought together by fate, can rewrite their destinies.

In a brutal and lawless slum, 16-year-old Aizen awakens in the body of a boy with his name, no family, and no future. But his despair turns to surprise when he discovers a mysterious cheat ability: the power to bring fictional characters to life. Bound by strict limitations— Feature: -Automatic 100% loyalty to summoner. -Get feedback from the summons. Restrictions: -Stories without any form of influence of MC. -Need a medium (books, manga, etc...) -Needs the number of souls to bring a fictional character to life. The number of souls needed depends on the strength of the fictional character. -Collected souls must have died under the MC or his summons' hand. With such a cheat in hand, Aizen's ultimate goal was to summon fictional characters that could destroy buildings with bare hands, summon demons and gods, and even summon villains, mad scientists and superheroes that would help him build his own kingdom!

Unhappy and unfulfilled, Sirius is murdered. Instead of passing on, the boy is given another chance at life. He wakes in an unfamiliar world where the inhabitants despise humans. A strange, old man gifts Sirius a mysterious stopwatch slowly counting down to zero. When asked what it is ticking down to, the man replies: "Your memories." Will Sirius find a way to keep his memories while dealing with the struggles of his new life? Will he stay alive long enough to get the chance? Does he even want to keep his memories? Or will he break down crying... begging for more time?

I was born as the eldest son of the Sultan of the Arabian Empire who unified the Middle East. However, even if the oil spoon is sweet, it is still too sweet. -South Korean novel translated into English through ChatGPT 4 (AI)

In a thrilling sci-fi adventure, Troy, an ordinary teenager, is thrown into an extraordinary battle when Barry, a mysterious guy from the future, arrives. Barry reveals that Troy is the chosen one, the only person capable of stopping the alien race known as the Kallunkas from conquering the universe. Equipped with powerful watches forged from Itemis, a mysterious element that grants superhuman abilities, Troy must master his newfound powers and confront unimaginable dangers. With the fate of humanity resting on their shoulders, Troy and Barry form an unlikely alliance and journey across time and space to outwit the Kallunkas. As they face fierce enemies and daunting challenges, their partnership becomes the universe's last hope for a future free from the tyranny of the Kallunkas.....

Gray World is dominated by the will of Gods and thrives under the control of iron gears and steam. It is a place where faith is not a passive devotion but a currency—traded, bought, and sold by churches that wield their gods' influence as weapons. It is a place where value is absolute, value is everything, shaping every belief and controlling every life. Run by ironclad reign of Church of Steel, every life here reeks of smoke and decay, while the Church of Sacrifice whispers promises of salvation through pain and sacrifice. Yet, amidst this ever existing Gods of sacrifice, iron, and decay, a new God descends—one who was once known as The Faceless One, God of Confusion, Keeper of secrets, Messiah of messengers by en masse: the God of Fiction. God of Fiction, Ashur, reincarnates after dying by the wiles of God of Sacrifice and others. Unlike other gods, Ashur, does not demand worship through suffering or material devotion. Instead, he brings something far more dangerous: the ability to weave fantasies into existence, to blur the line between fiction and reality. "Is fiction not a truth waiting to be realized?" Whispers spread among the people—rumors of a church that doesn't preach, of a god who offers not suffering but something far more seductive: choice. They speak of dreams too vivid to be mere illusions and realities that seem to bend to their imaginations. What is fiction, if not another form of reality? When the masses begin to believe, does belief not shape the world itself? As his own proclamation goes— [To not exist does not mean one truly does not exist, for to be known is also a form of existence.] ﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌ [This book has been dropped] [If you want to read something after it, I would recommend, “Death Game: Beyond Reality“]

The Protector: Xander Knight, the 28-year-old CEO of Shining Knights motel chains, is also the leader of one of the most ruthless Mafia groups on the northern side of the United States. The motels spread across the United States; they started in northern New York, then made their way toward the southern end of the United States, Florida, and then moved west toward California. His father was killed in the big war going on between the Italian Mafia and the Scarlet Rose. Xander Knight has been craving something new and isn't sure what he wants. He has been messing around with Magnolia Patrova for the last few months, and he isn't feeling her anymore. He wants something that can’t have. The Orphan: Skylar is a 19-year-old inspiring writer. Skylar has wanted to be a writer since she was little. The more Skylar read as she got older, she started to love reading fantasy and hot spicy romance novels. Skylar sometimes wishes that she could be in the world that she reads about. She tries to write books on the side while working at a run-down motel in Maine. Until one day the motel had to file for bankruptcy and lay off all of their employees. After a few weeks of being unemployed, she used the rest of her money to move to New York City to start a new life.

In a world where debt has become a life sentence, 100 participants are selected to compete in a brutal, government-run game for the chance to erase their financial burdens. The rules are simple: succeed in the games, and you win enough money to wipe out your debts and reclaim your freedom. Fail, and you're sentenced to a lifetime in prison. The competition is aired for national entertainment, with every move, strategy, and misstep watched by millions of viewers. The players are randomly paired into 50 teams, forced to share quarters, face grueling challenges, and—most awkwardly—sleep in the same bed. Among the competitors are Samantha, a determined mother in her mid-30s with a fierce will to survive, and Leo, a charming yet reckless young man in his 20s, whose debts are the result of a carefree life of indulgence. Paired together, they must navigate the treacherous landscape of games, alliances, betrayals, and the pressures of living in close quarters. As the stakes get higher, the line between friend and foe blurs, and romance, comedy, and action unfold amidst the intense competition. With their freedom and lives on the line, can Samantha and Leo survive the games, or will the pressure tear them apart? "Competing for Freedom" is a thrilling story of survival, strategy, and the desire for redemption, where the only way out is to win.

A collection of short stories to allow others to read them.

A woman kidnaps a man who murdered her friends years before. Through a force transformation the killer becomes a woman herself. Testing to see if a transformation can change the very essence of a soul. In a race to discovery they both begin to find out more than they bargained for on the nature of man.

Join Jade Williams on a journey of self discovery and his search for his lost to time friends, travel to the new and different worlds and explore how it feels to be, all powerful yet not strong enough!

Marlena Cray thought she had it all a successful career and a loving fiancé, Grayson Hardy. But everything shatters when she returns home to find Grayson wrapped in an intimate moment with her estranged sister, Isla. Betrayed by both her family and the man she loves, Marlena spirals into despair. Fueled by anger and heartbreak, she devises an outrageous plan: marry Grayson’s wealthy, enigmatic uncle, Wesley Eldred, to turn the tables on those who wronged her. As Marlena plunges into a new life, navigating her complex feelings and the icy relationship with Wesley, she must confront the cost of revenge—and whether she can truly let go of her past to build a future worth living. Will this daring gamble lead her to healing, or is she destined for deeper heartbreak?

This story is about a middle aged man called Daniel Wright, a person looking for something special, cultivation wasn’t it.

Coraline Hugues is facing major backlashes against the business she's been trying to build up since she was seventeen. In an effort to save face, she goes through with a contracted marriage but her plans go to the ground when people speculated her having an affair with a son from an esteemed noble family. But, Coraline's savior isn't the man everybody thinks it to be. ___ Updates every 3 months

This collection of curated short stories spans several genres, including science fiction, surrealism, absurdism, nihilism, fantasy, horror and comedy. P.S.: This is an Anthology.

Shadow of the Shattered Veil is a beloved story about a young hero that captivated many. But then, inexplicably, it vanished from the face of the earth. All traces of its history and existence disappeared, leaving no memory of it-except for one person. A young aspiring novelist, determined to succeed, seized the opportunity and recreated the entire story in his own way to profit from its mysterious disappearance. Just as he began to enjoy his success, he received a message from the original author. In an instant, he found himself transported into the world of the novel.