Carlin

**A World in Chaos** In the vibrant port kingdom of Maloon, a prosperous trade hub, chaos erupts as a mysterious force called the Maldas returns, threatening peace. Amid the turmoil, siblings Lilly and Julian are separated from their mother, Carlin, as the city falls apart. Meanwhile, Emma, a young girl from the distant Gablon City, is sent away by her protective father to a prestigious school for her safety. Forced to flee, the children navigate a dangerous landscape of monstrous creatures and relentless enemies. Key questions arise: - What are the Maldas, and what do they want? - Can Lilly, Julian, and Emma survive the lurking dangers? - What secrets will they uncover about their homeland?

Lyra, an anxious young woman in Port-Louis, France helps her father, a successful businessman, restore and refurbish an abandoned hotel with the idea to get it running again; however, finding even hired hands to help is a challenge due to ghastly tales told about it. "L’Hôtel Hanté", as the locals call it, is a promising hotel and business venture but is the possible payoff worth the mysterious risks that present themselves to those who dare climb past the first floor? Art by Cordelia Carlin

Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here In the twisted realm of Ezuno, where reality merges with the fantastical, morality is but a fleeting illusion. Viktor Kirchner, a soul burdened by tragedy and despair, is thrust into a world of unrelenting darkness. Nick Carlin, once an ordinary boy with dreams of living a normal life, meets a grim fate, perishing in a futile attempt to save another. But death is not the end for him. Instead, he is granted a twisted rebirth by a deity cloaked in shadows and whispers, offering him a chance at a new existence in Ezuno—a realm steeped in sorrow and suffering. As Viktor navigates the unforgiving landscapes of his new reality, he is confronted by the harsh realities of this bleak world. Corruption festers within every corner, and innocence is but a distant memory. Haunted by visions of his past and tormented by the weight of his choices, Viktor grapples with the darkness that threatens to consume him from within. In a land where hope is but a distant memory and despair reigns supreme, Viktor's journey becomes a harrowing odyssey of self-discovery and redemption. Will he succumb to the temptations of power and abandon his humanity, or will he find the strength to defy the shadows and forge a path of light amid darkness? Amidst the relentless onslaught of tragedy and loss, Viktor must confront the demons that lurk within his soul and confront the grim realities of a world teetering on the brink of oblivion. In this haunting tale of sorrow and sacrifice, Viktor Kirchner must navigate the treacherous depths of Ezuno and confront the darkness that threatens to consume him, lest he be lost to the abyss forever. *This story is for the fantasy contest, so If you enjoy (which you will ;)) please send power stones!*

He was beautiful. That was always the first thing I thought every time I would see him. His dark hair and brown eyes. The straight slope of his nose and the arch of his brow. A sharp jawline and full lips. He was absolutely stunning. But what made him beautiful wasn’t his looks. He had a kind heart. A heart of gold that never missed a chance to help someone in need. He would laugh with you and he would cry with you. He would stand with you when no one else will. That was what made him beautiful. But the thing is, you can’t keep beautiful things. You just have to let them be. They come and go, they grow and they change. Beautiful things are actually sad to look at, because you know that they will always be out of reach. When you are not as pretty as them, you are shunned and pushed aside. So you do what you do best, you just look and be happy for all the love they receive. I see a breathtaking person every single day, and my heart soars and shatters at the exact same time. Because he was absolutely beautiful. And it was always a reminder, that he could never be mine.

Set in a world where even the most evil deeds go unpunished and war is a common occurrence. How does one make it to the top? Follow Aethrea as he finds friends, trains, fights, and maybe even make it to the top.

The story everyone knows, an isekai... but with an unlucky twist.

Olive Gardner, now starting college as a freshman until one faithful day she started feeding this stray cat and took her in, oh how she didn't know how much her life will change after meeting this cat. Calliope, was unknowingly now in earth trying to survive and was saved by Olive from starvation, will their relationship be soon went from cat and owner into something more. Read to find out more.

Carlin Fathana was as average as any Fae could be. He got decent grades, had a best friend, and lived in a decent neighborhood. One day, though, it all gets disrupted when he has a vision. The vision tells him of Time walkers, powerful beings that leap across times and dimensions, and that he has been chosen to be one. The Flow of Time Chronicles follows the adventures of Carlin and his best friend Samson as they explore identity and coming of age in this web novel.

Carline Ezriel is a princess but her circumstance is nowhere near her status. To gain her freedom, she has no choice but to be a thief and become the hero of the poor and the enemy of the nobles. As she travels the Kingdoms of the Grand West, she ventures the truth about her ability which made her life living hell. But what if there is more to it than she expects? PS. This is the edited version from Wattpad: Princess Thief