Utah Writers Contest

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.

Writing anything

"literature is more important then many think"- the head of L.A

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.

In a world condemned to destruction, a single man was sent — The End Writer, a nameless figure burdened with a mission he doesn’t understand. The sky rains hatred upon him. The guardians’ blades rest at his neck. The weight of his sins presses against his chest. Every step could be his last, and every decision forges a new path... Will he bring the world to its end? Or does the future still hold another fate?

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Friends reuniting again as adults, as they seek love. With some reuniting a spark. (Story is between 2 writers and will take time. Me and my female friend M)

A nameless boy from the streets with an intimidating gaze and aura aspires to...well— live another day, and thanks to a peculiar knight he takes his first step to freedom, although he has to face several challenges along the way, and in a world of mystery, war and magic to add to that.

Five heroes from different countries came together to conquer a villain named MALACODA (Garma) who was resurrected and hired by Erebus, the emperor. Erebus promised him immortality and power to rule as king on earth. Malacoda instructed three servants to announce his arrival on earth and gave the planet two weeks to decide who they want to worship. After two weeks, Malacoda was defeated by those five heroes and Erebus was disappointed.

"Manon's dream of becoming a bestselling author just took a sharp turn into a real-life thriller! One minute she's battling writer's block, the next, a mysterious, ornate bracelet gifts her with the power to write words that shimmer into reality. But this magic comes with a price: she's plunged into a dangerous mystery surrounding 'Over the Moon,' a stolen fantasy novel rumored to hold powerful secrets. At a glamorous costume party, a crucial chapter of 'Over the Moon' vanishes, and Manon finds herself kidnapped and left for dead. Waking up with cryptic messages and a pounding headache, she's determined to uncover the truth. But things get even more complicated when a masked blonde stranger keeps appearing, his intentions as unclear as his identity. And to make matters worse, she suspects her secret crush, the aloof Robin, might be connected to the theft. Now, high school isn't just about surviving pop quizzes – it's a race against time to recover the stolen chapter, decipher the cryptic messages, and figure out who she can trust. Can Manon master her newfound powers and unravel the mystery of 'Over the Moon' before her own story ends in tragedy? Or will her dream of becoming a writer become a deadly reality?"

When struggling author Daniel Hayes dies in a freak accident, he awakens in the world of his own novel, Blue Ascendance—but not as the hero. Instead, he’s trapped in the body of Akai Varn, a doomed side character fated to die a “cheap and unearned” death in Chapter 35. To survive, Daniel must rewrite his own story, armed only with his flawless meta-knowledge, a God System, and the sarcastic ghost of Akai’s soul haunting his mind.

في رواية فانتازية سوداوية، ينتقل كاتب فاشل إلى عالم روايته الخاصة بعد موته جوعًا، ليجد نفسه متجسدًا في جسد الشخصية الشريرة “ديفد كورماستون” المنتمي إلى إحدى أقوى عشر عائلات تحكم العالم. في عالم تحكمه قوة خارقة تُدعى “المانا”، يحاول ديفد النجاة دون كشف حقيقته ككاتب، إذ كلما اعترف بذلك، يواجه عقوبات متصاعدة تهدده بالجنون والموت.

I will always be with you, in your dreams wether it's a nightmare or not, I will always be there. I just need you to forget the bad time, forget everything that has broken you and just remember me and only me

In the year 2050, Keijo Kemio had it all—family, love, and a future. A rising leader from one of Tokyo’s most powerful families, he was set to be married… until betrayal cut his story short. On the night before his wedding, the one person he trusted most—his fiancée, Araki—turned against him. Driven by greed and promises of power, she murdered Keijo and sold his body to a hidden organization of rogue scientists. But instead of letting him rot, they preserved him… for something far greater. 3080. The world is no longer the same. Humanity has evolved—or collapsed—and machines now walk with memories of the past. Keijo awakens, half-human, half-machine… and completely alone. As his mechanical heart beats for the first time in over a thousand years, Keijo must face the future while uncovering the truth of his past. His mission is clear: Find the truth. Reclaim what was stolen. And make those who broke him pay. But something darker is waiting. Something tied to the system that brought him back. Something called... E.I.L.

Mtl . Contains chs after 109 .

The classic tale of a young hero on the quest for revenge,family, or new found love our hero is a dream state of the writer with childhood imaginative exaggerations of the writers life but , the twist is his newfound powers.

"Isekai is a story concept even when it was overdone, will never die." Those are the wise words uttered by many fantasy writers across the Japan's light novel predatory environment. The place where the pioneers of the genre itself and thousands of other writers to have tried to crack the secret sauce yet failed to replicate the strengths that made isekai became what it is to the present day. One of those successful writers sat inside his parents' house, wasting away their life writing a successful light novelt albeit one of those trashy hero's journey isekai. The world he built was complex, yes. Filled with unique kingdoms and nations, and all kinds of side missions that the hero had no time to dedicate himself to, but it felt to him, that it was only an empty world, served for the purpose of elevating the hero's power and his harem consisted of beautiful woman even more. How exhausting, if only—If only that a truck somehow managed to find its way to his room and crash unto him. He could finally be free from the slavery that is working for a toxic group of editors.

It’s normal for writers to stop breathing for a few hours — we’re dead inside.

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

I, Eli Marks, was the illegitimate son of Gregory Marks the President of the Marks & Wills Foundation in Utah. Two years ago, I was saved by Utah Billionaire and Chairman Armand James of Armand Inc., as my father Gregory Marks whipped me for being disobedient at a VIP lounge in Salt Lake City: Hampton Inn. The two were born nemesis and never saw eye to eye as the two companies had competed for a decade. Two years later, Pa sent my profile to Chairman Armand's office after they advertised for an open position of a secretary for the Chairman without my knowledge. Pa insisted that I had to ensure that I was hired or else he would continue to brutally abuse me and make my mother suffer. If I were hired, I would become a spy for Pa, giving him all the trade secrets and dirt for Armand Inc. At the end of the interview, Chairman Armand announced that I had been hired. Hired by a Tyrant boss who controlled everything around him from his company to his family had even set rules around him making him the most feared and ruthless person in Utah. Armad had risen from the gutter and made my name for myself by leading the largest company in Utah and becoming the first bachelor billionaire to ever exist. The chemistry between us grew and our relationship developed so fast. But we both carried the burden from our past as the demons kept haunting us and pulling us apart. Will Armand ever forgive me when he finds out that I am a spy sent by Pa, to Infiltrate and get the dirt on Armand Inc.? Will the feelings we have for each other survive all the treachery of the corporate world? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ EXCERPT “Stop” I raised my hands in defense to keep the distance between Chairman Armand and me. “That my dear Eli Marks, is a vocabulary that does not exist in my life “He smirked down at me as he moved closer and pressed his body to mine. My hands ended up pressed on his chest as my eyes flashed in anger. I swallowed hard as I felt the sizzling chemistry that brewed between us rise and my bottom lip trembled as a result. “You are just proving to me what everyone in Utah says about you “I muttered through gritted teeth hoping my crude words would push him away and make him stop advancements. “Pray tell, what do they say about me, sweet Eli?” He drawled as his head lowered further and his lips were only inches away as our breaths tangled with each other and the scent of wine mingled between us. “That you, Armand James, are a Tyrant. “I blurted out. “Thank you for the compliment, Eli Marks “He smirked at me and my eyes widened at the realization that he was unfazed by my words, and in the next instant his lips brushed with mine and that is how we sealed our fate.

In the glittering towers of New York’s elite, behind billion-dollar empires and dynastic politics, a storm brews—one born of betrayal, ambition, hidden identities, and redemption. The Youngest CEO in America is not just a tale of legacy and love; it is a searing journey into the cost of power and the reckoning that follows. At the eye of this emotional tempest is Steven Kock, the brilliant but tormented heir to the Kock Business Empire. Groomed by his exacting father, David Kock, Steven wears the title of CEO, but his soul bears the scars of a love lost—and a past denied. A stunning revelation sends him on a soul-altering journey to Africa, forcing him to confront a truth that could rewrite his entire bloodline. David Kock, the indomitable patriarch, built an empire on charm and ruthlessness. His death ignites a chain of events that threaten to collapse the legacy he fought to protect, as buried secrets claw to the surface. Rebecca Freeman, once the daughter of a maid, is now a brilliant law student—and the mother of Steven’s child. Banished and silenced, she raised her son in quiet dignity. Her reemergence is not just personal—it’s a direct threat to the empire that cast her out. Cherry Kock, the alluring daughter of Senator Goldman, hides behind a facade of perfection. Beneath lies pain, secrets, and loyalty twisted by power. More than Steven’s wife, Cherry is a volatile force waiting to erupt. Senator Goldman, a titan of politics and David’s lifelong ally, clings to an era of hidden deals and protected legacies. But even he cannot contain the chaos Steven’s awakening will unleash. Lurking in the shadows is Nicholas Marino—a man of cold intellect and covert power. Tied to international crime and embedded within Kock Merchant Bank, he orchestrates a dangerous resurrection of the past. Then there’s Steven Kock Jr.—thirteen, brilliant, and orphaned by assassination. Raised in truth by Rebecca, he now leads one of the world’s most powerful corporations. But in the boardroom, youth is no shield. He must fight for justice, legacy, and the family the world tried to erase. From New York to the ancestral lands of Anioma, this saga crosses continents and generations. Guided by Madam Theresa Agun and the wise Stanley Orji, Steven must confront not only his lineage—but a spiritual covenant long broken. This is not just about empire. It is about blood, truth, and the brutal price of rewriting fate.

Three rules. No names. No meetings. Only midnight phone calls. That was the deal when a broke writer, Eli Kim, signed a secret contract with a faceless billionaire who claimed to be his biggest fan. The offer was simple: Eli writes. The stranger pays. No questions asked. But it wasn’t just money that tied them together it was the way that voice made Eli feel. Safe. Seen. Desired. Night after night, Eli found himself falling.… for someone he’s never even met. By day, Eli lands a new job ghostwriting for a top celebrity under a cold, arrogant CEO named Jace Min a man who seems to hate him on sight. Controlling. Icy. Impossible to read. But under the surface, Jace hides a dangerous truth. Because Jace Min is the man behind the midnight phone calls. And he’s been obsessed with Eli long before the first word was ever written. Now, Jace wants more. He wants Eli in his world, in his arms, and in his bed. But how do you tell someone the person they trust in the dark… is the same man they fear in the light? > When secrets collide with desire, how far will one man go to keep the only person he can’t let go?

the story happens between two characters one is a writer and another is his childhood best friend

Hello fellow writer's and readers. I am not a good writer, no, nor am i a good story maker. But might aswell write down whatever i think of somewhere no? This is just a place where all the random ideas, fight scenes, and others things that never made it onto paper go. this is a random writer's Diary, My diary. AN:[This contains no actual theme or proper story but just random segments of either fights or scenes. They may be turned into an actual story as the list grows though. Oh and remember this place is open to ideas for more stories. comment away your short stories aswell!]

The story of the village of Wampry, the first of the stories of the Green Writer Hans We are in the year 826 after the unification of humanity. Hans, a simple magic writer, escapes from his work as a magic and history writer for a nobleman called Roxon and sets off to achieve his dream and become an adventurer In a tavern south of Falconera City, a half-dead man enters them and asks for food. The reason for his injuries was a village called Wampry, a village in the western part of the swamps. He tells about what happened and how he saw something indescribable there, so he fled from it without knowing or wanting to know what was there Hans is among the attendees. Terror overcame him, but if he wanted to write adventures, he had to go, but there was no motive that made him go

A young aspiring author kills herself, but after discovering that she can still affect the world, she realizes that maybe even in death, it's not too late to realize her dream.