Bennington Young Writers Contest

Julie Thompson just moved into the suburban town to live with her aunt's family and hopes to not have or make any friends at all because she disliked people but maybe liking just one won't hurt. She falls for Uche, her cousin brother's best friend, without even knowing. Follow Julie through her first attempt at love. ... I watched him as he stood there, leaning on the bridge's railing and eating ice cream. The breeze wasn't disturbing his hair today because he had parked it all backwards, he looked cute, I smiled drawing in some breath, satisfied with how today was going. "What?" I heard him ask taking me off my thoughts. "Huh?" "You were smiling." "Oh. I was...." "Can I kiss you?" He asked looking at my lips. "Here?" I asked now, my heart beating hard against my chest, our first kiss could happen now. "Yeah?" He nodded, I could see his Adam's apple go up and down as he swallowed, I bit my lips, nervously. I smiled approvingly, almost getting up from the bench where I sat. "No sit." He said coming closer to sit next to me. The bench was quite small so we were so close to each other. He leaned in and I could smell him more the closer he got to my face. His lips were now inches away from mine and the moment they touched I closed my eyes, I didn't know why but I did. He didn't put his tongue in my mouth, it was as simple as it could get, just a warm kiss and I as glad he didn't. When he lips left mine, I opened my eyes licking my lips. He was smiling, I hadn't yet told him how much I loved his smile. "You lied." I told him. "About what?" He stopped smiling. "You said you were a bad kisser." He laughed now with his teeth showing, those beautiful set. Read more... #genka3na

After dying from betrayal, Thomas reincarnates as Jolthar Kaelzhar, the neglected son of a powerful clan, just after his brothers kill him. With Jolthar's memories and the blessing of Qalena, Thomas vows to rise from his lowly position and claim power in his new life.

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

-Op Mc? Yes! -Daughter? Yes! -Multiple worlds? Yes! -Vast Lore? Yes! -Fastpace? Yes! ... "You either Die a Villain or Live long enough to see yourself as a Hero." ~Probably Spark --------------------------------------- Spark, the lofty young master of the Dwight family, had always been a mystery. His true abilities were never known until the day he stepped onto the frontlines. In one awe-inspiring exhibition of power, Spark shocked the world and sent the coalition army of the five emperors into a chaotic retreat. Now, with the eyes of the world on him, each faction lusted to uncover the secrets behind his unparalleled strength. Still, in spite of the rampant curiosity and greed, nobody had the guts to confront him directly. And with every rumor spread of his feats, a question burned in every mind: was Spark this powerful all this time, or was he casting an illusion of strength before everybody's eyes?

He has returned to the past. And this time he will live up to his role as a young master, which he lost in the past. He will use all the resources of his family to his advantage. He will cheat the world itself. This is a harem and intrigue story, where he will get what he wants, he will build his own super hidden power and he will protect his loved one's this time.

Jennie a nineteen year old finds herself in the midst of elites at Springfield University after loosing her adoptive parents to death. In an environment where she has to work to feed herself and take care of her needs, would Jennie consider friendships and relationships with the elites as frivolities? #R18 #Teen #Romance #Frienship #Mystery

"A man who gains power through pleasure, reborn in a life where pleasure is a sin." Yu Cheng didn’t sign up for this—a life of noodles, endless shifts, and envy was all he knew. But one cosmic fluke later, he’s reborn as Tian Hao 2.0, the spoiled young master of the Skyward Lotus Sect, expected to uphold honor and cultivate to greatness. There’s just one snag: the old Tian Hao was infamous for his lack of discipline, and the new one's path to power isn’t exactly orthodox. Thanks to a Heaven-tier technique, Tian Hao can ascend to power by enjoying life—good food, drink, and… well, the finer things. But in a world where pleasure seeking is seen as practically demonic, he’ll have to navigate scheming elders, puritanical sects, and a Celestial Overseer who might just be having too much fun watching him break every rule. Skyward Lotus Sect was all about discipline—until Tian Hao arrived.

Abijah or Miss J,21, newly hired kitchen manager at Cedar Falls K12 Academy on the southside of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Abijah was fully aware of the supernatural world around her. She knew about the werewolf pack and territory that she lived and worked on. About the wizards, witches, fairies, dragons, vampires and more that existed in the world. And how the school was a mixed species tolerant facility. She respected them and stayed in her Lane that is until young Zavier Marshall, 7, future Alpha of the Cedar Falls pack, comes to her one day claiming that she is his mate! Follow the crazy adventure of self-discovery and courage as Miss J, not only has to deal with a young arrogant Alpha, but also his super jealous and possessive wolf, Tank. And an obsessive ex-boyfriend that refuses to accept the fact that she has a Mate! Warning this book contains Rape, Violence, Harsh Language and Dark Content. And human, mystical creature relations. It may cause triggers so be aware!

THERE are tragic writers who live out in the world they are the Gods tv destined to die again and again tragically forever

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Mark Lee is a man of few words in front of other people but in front of the girl whom he cares about, he'll do anything to make her happy. Mark was being assigned as a bodyguard for the daughter of a well-known CEO comes with many challenges. Park Seoyoung was raised in a strict family with limited freedom. She was obedient, quiet, and demure. Although Seoyoung had a crush on Mark, she hid her feelings very well. One night at a banquet, Seoyoung witnessed a horrifying moment. Mark was severely injured by a group of masked men. Seoyoung was taken away while Mark was taken away by two unknown men. As time passed, Seoyoung heard nothing from Mark but she wouldn’t give up on finding him even if she had to disobey her parents. Six months later, Seoyoung became a very successful business owner. One thing hasn't changed and that is her quiet and reserved nature. She came back in order to find out what really happened that night and why her first love, Mark, never came back to find her. As she dug deeper, there were deep secrets hidden within her family business including a hospital that they sponsored before. On the night of Christmas Eve, there was a special event at the hospital. Seoyoung’s family and other important VIPs were invited. On that night, Seoyoung crossed paths with Mark. Only three words can describe her emotions: Horror, anger and sadness.

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

Centuries ago, a mysterious energy called "Mana" revolutionized society, but it led humans to face an unprecedented crisis: the "Great Fall". After centuries of intensive use of mana, flora and fauna mutated, becoming more powerful and intelligent. Confronted with this threat, humanity takes refuge in the bastions, the 21 fortresses, to survive. Humans also begin to mutate, developing greater physical and intellectual abilities, as well as special powers called "systems" and "stigmata". However, a scientist warns of an even more devastating imminent threat: insects, organized and cruel, will mutate in turn. To counter this imminent threat, humans begin to study the beasts and learn to cultivate Mana like them. Mana exercises are created to accelerate this process and copy some of the characteristics, but changing exercises is difficult and risky. As the world struggles for survival, Rin, a semi-awakened with the power to perceive everything around him, finds himself at the heart of this turmoil, determined to find his place in a world in chaos and to protect those he loves from the surrounding dangers. ***************************************** Participate in WSA 2024

The power of revenge.

Isule, a 15-year-old high school student, is both a marijuana user and a courier for his childhood friend who introduced him to cannabis. One day, he unexpectedly meets an elderly scientist who deeply regrets neglecting his family to create the world's best marijuana strain. When the scientist finally succeeds in developing the perfect strain, he finds himself alone and old. At this point, he meets Isule, a young boy with a strong passion for smoking weed. The scientist passes on his legacy to Isule with the condition that he spreads the black void strain worldwide. Will Isule become a leader with this legendary strain, or will he face failure and lose everything?

A prodigy is sent to the body of a failing college student who chose his major only to appease his parents. Meanwhile the college student with the personality of a crooked politician is sent to the body of the noble young lord. Their temperaments that failed them in their original lives suddenly become useful in their new lives and it's as if the world has become a lot less difficult. The only doubt left in their minds is whether they stole the life of someone that cherished it?

The protagonist, Ye Wudao, sees himself as a crusader of sorts—a playboy who takes the conquest of beautiful women as his greatest pleasure. Why should women be treated as sacred, untouchable goddesses? he muses. Why can’t I see them as my playthings, as pawns for my use, as my servants? After all, God has been so generous, granting him the privileges of being the only male heir in two powerful family dynasties. With so much bestowed upon him, what reason does he have to refrain from claiming beautiful women—the finest gifts God has given to men—as his own?

As Wang Jun, a prospective college student, savors the final summer of his third year of high school, he received an invitation from an anonymous sender to join the game 'Civilization Rise.' It's a game that pits worlds against each other in a fierce clash of civilizations. In this game, every participant received a gift to aid their civilization. However, for Wang Jun, there's a unique twist: with each level he gained, he earned stat and skill points, which he can only assign to his subordinates. With this leveling system, witness how Wang Jun leads his people to annex all five continents and sweep across countless worlds. In this war game of civilizations, the battlefield becomes a stage for heroes to vie for the title of the most powerful imperial civilization.

Dr. Jung Minho is a professor at Seoul National University (SNU) South Korea. He's very popular among people in the industry because he lead a research on people with the dinosaur blood. His life becomes complicated when conference man Kim's health deteriorates. And his annoying grand child suddenly wants compensation even when the chairman's not dead. He'd have to do anything in order to free himself from the clasp of Kim Kelvin.

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.

Fan of all things Japanese Ezekiel Lycan is thrusted in the DC Young Justice universe with the bloodline of the Celestial Breast of Western Sky Byakko. Will he succumb to the pressures of the DC universe or will the western world be added to the King's Domain.

A young vampire isn't able to get the love and care every child has he can only imagine how it works because his parents mysteriously die he is adopted by human parents who don't care about him but only his parents wealth

The vast scale of our universe has lead us to believe that we must be alone. However, this isn't the case. Fane, a member of a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, is suddenly summoned to a medieval world, reminiscent of Old Earth's Dark Ages. On the surface, kingdoms wage endless wars, while beneath, a mysterious dungeon sprawls, its labyrinthine corridors constantly shifting like the gears of a clock. Yet, this world is not the only one drawn into the chaos. Two others have also been pulled into the fray, bringing with them powerful crystalline mages and ancient gods long thought forgotten. Now, Fane must fight to survive alongside native warriors and foreign entities alike, all while unraveling the cryptic mysteries of this strange and dangerous realm. Survival is only the beginning - deciphering the truth could change everything. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello! Thanks for checking out my work! I'm not the greatest author, but I plan to consistently update this project, even if I have to write significantly slower than what you typically find on this platform. (My apologies!) Below, you will find some key notes that might be nice to see before becoming invested. PACE: 1 ch/week For now, I plan to write roughly 1 chapter / week. However, this might change in the future as I acclimate to writing more frequently. (Or if this story randomly becomes very successful.) MONEY: At least first 50 ch FREE I know I just mentioned this story becoming "successful", which typically entails paying the author and bla bla bla. BUT! I like the idea of this just being my story with no hooks or lines for a while. I plan to make the greater first chunk of the story free. TRENDS: ~~Overpowered~~ Honestly, I hate the concept of things being "overpowered". It reminds me of the first time I hacked my favorite childhood videogame. (It sucked the fun out of it completely.) That being said, I want this story to involve genuine challenges that take effort or risk to overcome. GENRE: Action, Mystery I would like this story to focus primarily around Action and Mystery. There might be some mild things tossed into the fray like comedy and romance, but don't expect anything too raunchy. DISCORD: -not yet implemented- I may eventually start a discord for this story. It could make a good library for supporting lore or artwork, as well as a place for people to discuss their theories or leave feedback. For now, this discord doesn't yet exist, but I will update you here when/if that changes. OTHER STORIES: Paused A few of you may have known me from my previous stories. I know, you may be pretty bummed that I haven't updated either in a really long time. There were some pretty hefty flaws in those stories that I kind of beat myself up over. (I actually formed this story while trying to restructure the surface world for 'Reincarnated as a Haunted Machine'.) For now, this will be my only work, as the world I live in has become rather complicated in recent years. Perhaps at some point, I will return to my other works, but for the foreseeable future, this story will be my one true love.

（Warning:Mature content) Sirens they say have always had men falling at their feets. Serene De Vitto left the country three years ago,leaving school,family,friends and an ex boyfried behind. with an unknown reason she returns three years later only to win the title of a siren and a seductress a differenet woman from who she was before. Capturing the hearts of young masters and a source of envy to the women from the higher society. She catches the eyes of Lorenzo De Angelo a man feared and rumoured to be ruthless even to his own fiancee. Lorenzo also happens to be the ex she left behind. Will Serene be able to fully have the engaged man. Or will Enzo avoid the call of a siren. You'll know when you join their very long journey. First love they say doesn't die. ～～～～～ ''Just a word from you Rene and I'll end this wedding''Lorenzo says while looking at her with pleading eyes. The woman he will do anything for seems to want nothing to do with him. ''I wish you a happy married life Enzo''Serene says and walks out of the place a cold expression on her face. The moment she turns a tear slides down her cheeks ～～～ ''You are hurting me Enzo''She cries out trying to remove his hand while starring deep into his eyes. ''You hurt metoo Serene,Leaving three years ago,coming back''He says while starring at her Warning:This Novel will contain sensitive topics. Abuse,kidnappings,toture and all that.it is not any usual romance as the story line gets more interesting. THANK YOU FOR READING.