International Thriller Writers Awards

【Thriller + No Female Lead】A mysterious game descends, dragging all of humanity into a strange world to complete terrifying tasks. Failure will result in the deduction of life points, and death awaits when the points reach zero! A renowned psychologist, Zhao Yi, is also pulled into this game, yet an unknown disorder occurs in his data source code. Thus, an abnormal human being who makes all ghosts tremble in fear emerges! The Crybaby Ghost: I merely intended to assign a side quest to him, but he chopped off my head! The Domestic Violence Ghost: I merely went to the hospital for an appendectomy, and unexpectedly, only my appendix remained after the surgery...

Thrillers from around the world, featuring: Men stalked by a hungry polar bear. Hunting the last Barbary lion. Two rivals hunting each other in the Amazon. A desk worker planning to kill his rival. A rock 'n' roll band accidentally committing murder. And many more.

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

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

Hans, at twenty years old, leaves behind the noble Roxon after two years of working as his magical and historical scribe. He departs to pursue his childhood dream of becoming an adventure writer, but what he encounters will change his life. The novel consists of several interconnected stories, almost like arcs, and this first volume contains approximately six stories, spanning around 60 chapters.

Fractured Horizons is a gripping sci-fi thriller where a team of unlikely heroes must stop a mysterious rift tearing apart the fabric of time and space. Led by Raith, they uncover that the rift is no accident but a powerful weapon created by a hidden force—the Architect. As they battle through fractured worlds and face internal conflicts, they must stop the Architect before reality itself unravels. Secrets, betrayals, and mind-bending twists await as the team races against time to prevent a cataclysmic collapse of existence.

Web novel writer Jin Han-sol, who had an unfortunate accident on a trip to England to clear his head, said, “This is… Big Ben?” When I opened my eyes, I found myself in the middle of the British Empire of the 19th century, where romance, literature, and racism breathed! You have to survive somehow, from the dockworker to the rich maid to the babysitter! The opportunity that came to him who had worked so hard that his feet were sweating, “Teacher! No, author! I’m glad to see you now!!” “…… You’re a writer?” “He’s the best writer of novels in London right now.” That chance, a fiction writer? At this time, the writing of the Great Moon, which will change the world with a single pen, begins to give cider to the bastards of the British Empire! _________ Release Schedule: 3 Chapters on Wednesday and 4 Chapters on Sunday

King Dimitri III, driven by paranoia and desperation, declared a massacre on the Ember clan because their ability to conjure Phantoms threatened his reign and influence as the monarchical ruler of Eldrador. Regardless of the Embers’ duty to only serve and protect, the righteous king Dimitri feared their rebellion and, thus, ordered their slaughter. Aaron Ember, a humble cobbler living on the outskirts of North Eldrador’s Capital, went into hiding with his family after the king's declaration. Alas! They were caught trying to run away. Aaron's Phantom conjuring ability was no match for the lightsword of the Voldarian soldiers. He and his family were mercilessly murdered. Aaron awakened with a powerful revenge system…. [Ding!! Vessel Reawakening, System binding complete!] [Vessel has gained the status: Rookie] [Congrats! You have been awarded the Requiem: A Retribution System] With the new system to guide his revenge, Aaron swore to annihilate the entire Royal bloodline and the Voldar clan. But what happens when his hunger for power subdues his thirst for revenge? All hail the Phantom Omega!!

Brianna was a 28-year-old girl who had a miserable and destitute life because all the money she was paid was not enough to pay her mom’s hospital bills and provide their basic needs. Luckily for her, her uncle got a work for her to be a waitress at his club and that he will give her enough money to be able to take care of her mom. She started to work there as a waitress, it was going on well until a she had a quarrel with one of their regular customers named Leon which was resolved when she was forced to apologize After some weeks later her cousin arrived in the country as she was out of the city some time ago to study. One night her father drugged Leon so that his daughter would sleep with her unfortunately he slept with her unknowingly because they were both drunk. So, he was forced to marry each other by his parents although it was unintended, and they did not like each other. This made Kelsey angrier, so she tried to destroy the marriage in several ways, but all her plans failed. Life was still miserably because she and Leon always fight and there was no peace in the house for one single day. They both opened a new page when her boyfriend during her youth years saw her and wanted to marry her although she was married but Leon did not agree so they ended up fighting each other whenever he comes to visit her. One day they had a fight where Leon was severely hurt, and he was rushed to the hospital. He went into coma for some days, and he finally woke up on the fifth day. Brianna was confessing her love to him unknowingly because she taught, he was still in coma until he raised his head and blinked his eyes. so, she tried to hit him to be sure, when she realized he was awake, she took her bag and run because she was too shy to look at him. He got up from the bed and chased after her where he held her hand and turned her around and told her that he heard all she said and there he also confessed his love for her.

Theresa was born out of wedlock was taken care of by her mum and grandmother. They moved to the city to find a job she got employed as a waitress in a coffee shop. She had 2 friends in high school, which she spends a lot of time with. She was someone who took studying very seriously and her dream was to be one of the greatest scientists. She got enrolled into one of the top 5 rated schools in the country. She then meets 2 other girls in her dormitory who changed her lifestyle completely to an unacceptable one. This behavior lasted for a long while. She was introduced to a boy by one of her friends. She started spending more time with him than her friends. She was warned by her friends and her mum to be careful with her boyfriend because he might have other plans. She ignored their advice and went on having fun with him. Not knowing he had a bet on her with his friends and she was later raped by her boyfriend when she was drunk. She regretted her actions but couldn’t go back home and to her friend since she abandoned her mum and ignored her friend for a very long time. So, she left home and went to the village to look for job so she can be earning some money. Fortunately, a man offered her a job to work as a vender at one of the markets in the village where she sold fruit and vegetables. There she meets her high school friend who has always loved her. They dated for some time and got married.

A simple story about a guy who just wanted to talk. I wanted to tell a story kill some time and why not do something that I might possibly enjoy. Short tale about my history and what I'd wish would happen.

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!

Willowridge, Kentucky has a dark secret. Women go missing from the town, and no one wants to acknowledge it. Which is exactly what happened with Bella's sister, Allie. Without the help of the police on her side, Bella keeps hitting dead ends on locating her sister. That is until she meets a detective with the ability to read the minds of those around him willing to help. With this ability, can he find the answers that Bella desperately needs and maybe uncover an even darker story behind the strange events going on?

In a royal ball, Princess Izzy and her younger sister, Rae, attend with their hopes high. Izzy is determined to win the heart of a Cyrus, but he shows no interest in her. Instead he is drawn to Rae, who captivates him with her beauty and grace. Meanwhile, Rae finds herself torn between here attraction to Cyrus and her distrust of his cold and calculating nature. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that Cyrus is hiding secrets.

Synopsis: Let's play a game you and I, an endless adventure. One with vast plains and wide horizons, treachery and brotherhood, magic and might, future and past. A place to conquer your fears, carve out a legacy. A world where your destiny, lies in the palm of your hands. There's just one condition, no one can never leave. Felix was an orphan, living in the modern world. The youngest of three brothers, he was often mischievous but kind. However, everything changed, it all happened that day. His two older brothers disappeared, vanishing into thin air. No one could ever locate them, and no one ever found out why. The world left them behind and times changed. Yet one day, fate knocked on his door, a parcel had arrived, addressed to him.

After suffering a debilitating stroke that left him in a vegetative state, the once-indispensable genius writer, Kwon Eugene, finds himself in a startling situation. Inexplicably, he regresses back to his high school years in the United States. With the memories of his past accomplishments, including topping worldwide bestseller lists, he begins to wonder if the challenges of his teenage years might now seem easier in comparison. As he navigates this unexpected journey through time, Eugene is faced with the opportunity to rewrite his life’s story in ways he never imagined.

This is a collection of oneshots and other forms of literature that I've written over the years. 1. Twelve Genre: Mystery Thriller Tags: Criminal Psychology; Crime; Mystery; Psychopath 2. How He Created A Marionette Genre: Mystery Thriller Tags: Crime; Mystery; Psychopath; Pre-Apocalypse 3. Muse Genre: Supernatural; Paranormal

"What do you mean I'm in Calastro Academy?! That's just something I wrote when I was still a student?!" What happens when you are transported to a fantasy novel you didn't finish to write? That's what happened to Yman Caliesto when he got hit by lightning underneath a deluge. Now, he had to retrace his step as he navigates the world he created when he was still 18 years old. But the only problem is... His body is the same as the main characters of the story! 13, young, inexperienced, and completely talented. Will Yman find a way to go back home? Or will he forever be trapped inside the unfinished novel of his making.

Death, Depression, Poverty, Love issues – all things that a 27-year-old no-name writer faces. Yet, with one fateful day, and one fateful supernatural event, he gains the powers of a dead genius writer. Everything changes after that, and success after success comes to him. Yet, he has a rival in love and writing, one who is also a famous writer and the son of an international publishing corporation. This rival will do anything he can with his influence to beat him into submission. This is a story of a writer, who must succeed against all odds.

Daichi, a high school student and popular manga writer, was declared dead just 5 minutes after his birth. However, he suddenly came back to life. His grandfather, believing him to be a monster, insisted that his father separate him. To avoid any commotion, his father purchased an apartment in Tokyo and decided to send Daichi there, where no one would know about his abilities. Daichi's parents also moved there with him. When Daichi turned 15, his parents died in a road accident, and Daichi was also present. But thanks to his abilities, he survived. His uncle then took responsibility for his living expenses. Over time, it became clear to Daichi that he isn't normal. Now, it's up to him whether he'll use his abilities as a blessing to help others or as a curse to bring sadness upon them.

In a world where survival depends on extraordinary abilities, Dick finds himself woefully unprepared. Living an ordinary life on Earth, Dick's world is turned upside down when a meteor strike brings about a terrifying evolution. Animals transform into monstrous beings known as Astras, and humanity gains skills and abilities to defend itself against these sinister creatures. But Dick’s new skill isn’t the combat prowess or superhuman strength he had hoped for. Instead, he’s been gifted the dubious ability of "Shitty Writer." With this skill, Dick’s writing is exceptionally bad—so bad, in fact, that it’s entirely useless in a fight. His words fail to even scratch the surface, especially since the Astras are illiterate and unaffected by his pathetic prose. Frustrated and desperate, Dick embarks on a journey to discover the true purpose of his seemingly worthless skill. As Dick learns more about his skill, he begins to realize that there might be more to "Shitty Writer" than meets the eye. With creativity, determination, and a touch of humor, he must find a way to turn his misfortune into a powerful tool. Can Dick transform his terrible talent into a force for good, or will he forever remain the world's most useless hero? "My Skill Shitty Writer" is a quirky and adventurous tale of an underdog finding his place in a post-apocalyptic world, where even the most seemingly insignificant skills can hold the key to survival...

in the British era, the family of davidson is getting attacked by the past. the mysteries are around them give them a little pat every time. the novel has mystery romance thriller and psychological thriller.

Han Ping, an international criminal police officer, was sacrificed while he was on a mission to capture an international terrorist organization. He was reincarnated, returning to ten years ago. To fulfill his duty and to uncover the true reason behind his death, Han Ping once again became an international criminal police officer. However, when he was conducting his first interrogation, a screen appeared before his eyes. Name: Han Ping Occupation: International police officer IQ: 108 Combat skill: 85 (click to read more) Reasoning skill: 55 (click to read more) Investigating skill: 63 (click to read more) Technical skill: 32 (click to read more) Special talent: none On the other hand, light masses appeared around the criminal. “The criminal that you are interrogating dropped [criminal psychology *3], [method of operation *5]... Your investigating skill improved a little.” “The criminal that you caught dropped [firearms knowledge *6], [strength fragment *3], [agility fragment *5]... Your combat skill improved a little.” “You failed your mission to interrogate a high IQ criminal. However, the other party dropped [IQ *1], [hacking technique *5], [photographic memory fragment *2]... You seem to have discovered a huge treasure!”

A modern American female writer is carried to the Tang Dynasty by a profound dream. There, she is bestowed with another life, and in a foreign land's customs and emotions, she falls in love with a handsome and gallant knight. Their love quietly blooms in the ancient Tang Dynasty, yet is also filled with the bitterness of separation. The protagonist in the book endures parting from her family, portraying the sincerity and warmth of familial love. In the arena of power, she charts a course to the pinnacle of authority with the unique tenderness and wisdom of a woman. In that era, she writes her rise as a woman relying solely on her own strength, through twists and turns, finding confidants, and weathering betrayal. Bravely and wisely she navigates through the intricate fog, expanding territory and governing the people in peace. After enduring the wear and tear of time and the torment of spirit, it seems to have been destined in the stars, and she ultimately becomes an Empress. Seated high upon the throne, looking over the bustling Chang'an, she always remembers that all this may have started from a dream about time travel, but with her fresh strokes, she continues the legend of women, etching her name in the bronze plaques of history.