Bath Children'S Novel Award

“I am sorry, Reynard… My past came back to haunt me, and now I have to go.” Those were the last words my wife whispered before vanishing into chaos, leaving me holding our two-month-old son, Leonard, in the wreckage of our lives. As I surveyed the aftermath of her explosive exit, I couldn’t shake the feeling that fatherhood wasn’t supposed to look like this—dodging bullets and grappling with the reality that I had transmigrated into my own novel, Hunterworks, where the only thing more dangerous than hunters was raising a baby with hidden powers. With enemies closing in and a world turned upside down, my only mission was survival—both mine and my son’s. But as I stood there, contemplating my next move, I couldn’t help but wonder: could a dad who’d never even read the parenting manual survive in a world where even his child was a ticking time bomb of potential chaos? What to expect: *Single romance *Parenting *Complicated power sets/Auras *Interesting power system *inspired by Hunter X Hunter *inspired by Peerless Dad *inspired by The Novel's Extra

Jin Runcandel is the youngest son of the greatest Swordmaster. After he gets himself kicked out of their clan, he meets a tragic fate…but before he dies, a God gives him a second chance. Now he must use his new power for good. Will Jin become the world’s strongest Swordmaster and live up to his greatest potential?

After Lin Xu died, she discovered that the world she was in was a novel. Her eldest son liked to imprison the female protagonist of the novel, engaging in sinister villainous acts with a dark room play. Her youngest son would unfailingly draw substitute's blood and snatch substitutes' kidneys for the female protagonist’s legal antagonist — his unrequited love. Her only daughter was the romantic fool forever revolving around the male protagonist of the novel. If children are not disciplined, the mother is to blame. After being reborn, Lin Xu felt she should step in and discipline her wayward children. However, before she could take action, her eldest son’s dark, handsome, and usually cold face blushed slightly as he asked in a low voice, “Can I touch my head?” The middle son snorted and turned his head, his tone petulant, “I... I don’t want to go home, but if you insist, I'll do it begrudgingly.” The youngest daughter rushed over, mercilessly pushing her brothers aside, “Mom, come and teach me how to solve this problem~” Latter, both sons fought over the bowl of noodles Lin Xu cooked. What was a novel’s female protagonist? Nothing compared to their mother. The daughter transformed herself, letting nothing from any novel’s male protagonist interfere with her studies! The family was blissfully happy. Latter, the revived, amnesiac husband suddenly appeared, cornering her against the wall, his eyes full of struggle, “Even if you're married, I still love you.” Lin Xu pretended to be serious, “Is that so, then what should we do?” He hugged her tightly, his voice muffled and pained, “Divorce him!” Lin Xu chuckled secretly, “I’ll divorce him right away.” Latter, after the husband regained his memory, he said through gritted teeth, “Over my dead body will we divorce!”

Some random stories I come up with to keep my boredom away. Contains original novels and fanfics as well. They may become a novel I'll write if I like them enough or if there is a sudden rush of inspiration that takes over me. If you like one of them comment on it and I may consider writing more about it one day, I am highly sleep deprived so I guess I will someday if i do not commit suicide first.

Liam, a disabled adult on earth, dies and reincarnates into the world of a novel he read as a talentless prince of the greatest clan. But he was also reincarnated with a book which contains all the information about the world and the future. A grimoire which could let him 'read' the future, and at some point, alter it. Reincarnated as a prince who was on the verge of death, he uses his quick thinking and calm mind to remove himself from harms way. But of course he can't have a peaceful life... [You have received an attribute. You are bound to interfere with the story whether you like it or not.] Armed with knowledge of this ruined world, he decides to get stronger as there was still hope to survive the 'Ending'. ______ Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/r8rVHNabuF

##Extreme Smut and Kink warning## As a child, I did not have any known relatives. Getting into college was a significant goal of mine. I came into this world at the exact moment that I started to see a thin line of hope. Before I could make sense of what was going on, the individuals who had summoned me were murdered. I was caught and sold as a slave for the war. It was nice that the "Oh! Great System" helped me get stronger and learn some new skills. Only after winning 50 times in a row in the Colosseum was the emperor granted me a gift. I believe freedom would have been the best gift. However, I got the second-best one. I became a slave bull. Slave traders, nobility, and even the emperor himself sent slaves to my chamber in order to procreate. Finally, after 30 years of doing nothing, I felt the rush of action. For three days straight, and... "System, why am I back? I thought I was getting to the best part of the story." {{This planet needs the help of the returnee, like the host. Please take care of it.}} "Fuck the planet. I HAVE to get my harem back." Schedule: Every other day. (3-4 Chapters/week)

A giant tree popped up in the middle of the Atlantic ocean covering the world in a strange new radiation and because of it, people began to change. First, there are the Chosen. These super humans have only slight physical changes and yet can manifest amazing elemental powers. Next, you have the Infected. These humans have experienced large scale body changes which range from animal adaptations to simply grotesque body decomposition. Most are still normal and sane humans who attempt to adapt to life while being shunned by others. There are some however that have grown deranged and think themselves the rulers of the world. Our MC lives a somewhat lonely life while sometimes being accompanied by his rather senile yet kind grandfather. He has no idea where his parents went after they dropped him off a few years ago, so he has no choice but to stay here. He lives by the idea that he should just be air and not be noticed in the slightest. All of this goes ok until things start changing and Laz starts getting dragged around in many different directions. Welcome to a story of Gods, evolution, love, adult situations and basically bringing a bit of eastern fantasy to western civilization. Hope you enjoy the ride.

Asra had only one goal in her life; to finish her booklist and die. But fate had other plans for her. After her untimely death, Asra finds herself in her favourite novel, The Children Of Miseria, with little to no memory of her past. Now, in this strange yet familiar world, she has to find a way to survive while keeping her secrets.

An ordinary novel reader who lost his parents 2 years ago finds happiness only in novels. Out of all the novels he reads the novel ‘Vodrath Realm’ stood out the most in his perspective. He has a depressing life but he wants to live.Just like any other person,to have a normal life but the problem is he likes adventures and mysteries. So to have an adventurous life what will he have to??Of course to be transmigrated into a novel with a vision of the future and Overpowered abilities,right? He does get transmigrated into a novel but,was his wish granted….. “WHY DID I GET TRANSMIGRATED INTO THIS NOVEL, ITS STILL ONGOING WHY?WHY?WHY”—Shouted a boy called Arthur at the top of his lungs to the sky.

What the hell? Were the only thoughts that ran through Hiroto Yamada's mind when he got stabbed. Stabbed by the same person that he used to work for along with his editor. Writing a plethora of successful novels, Hiroto was not low on money. And that was exactly what they wanted from him. 'Ah, looks like I'm cooked.' Were his final thoughts before he drifted off into darkness. But fortunately, fate gave him another chance as he was reincarnated as an Extra into one of the very novels he wrote. Yes, an Extra. A character that he had never written in the novel. One that he had no idea what would happen to and if he would even survive in this second chance at life. And yet again, only one thought ran through the newly born, now Ezra's mind. 'Yeah, I'm definitely cooked. _________________ Hey guys, It's my first novel. I hope all of you like it and support me through this journey. Thanks! Please don't hesitate to give me criticism and comments.

Synopsis When I was 13 years old, my entire family committed suicide by driving full speed off a thirty foot bridge. Morbid, I know. Unfortunately, they deemed themselves unfit to live and ended it the only way they knew how. They had gotten themselves stuck in something deep and dark with a couple of the demons around our neighborhood and their contract was coming due. So at the age of only 13, I was left to fend for myself and survive in a world full of werewolves and demons. My name is Claire Summers and my family had once ran one of the most powerful werewolf packs in North America. That is, however, only because of a contract held by a certain grey eyed demon. After their deaths, the pack diminished to almost nothing. The spell cast upon the pack members had been lifted and they saw no reason to stick around. I was left with no one to support me and I was forced to find my own way through life. My title as the Alpha's daughter slowly slipped back to Omega in a matter of hours. Nobody wanted anything to do with me. I was a freak in their eyes. They were embarrassed of me, I humiliated them. The Alpha's daughter was supposed to be strong and lead the pack when her parents couldn't and I wasn't able to. I was an Omega at heart. I always had been, no matter the spell the demon put on everyone. I was an Omega and they were finally beginning to see that. I was weak, pathetic, unloved, and an outcast. Everyone despised me. People who I thought of as family members disowned me. For the first time in my life I was completely and utterly alone. Until I met him. CREDIT __ LIZ

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!!

In a distant galaxy, a devastating war drives various races to send their unborn souls to other dimensions for safety. Evelyn, a girl from the Astral Kingdom, is one of these souls and has now been reincarnated on Earth, oblivious to her true identity and immense powers. Alongside six other children with unique gifts and mysterious pasts, Evelyn tries to lead a normal life. But as hidden truths begin to surface, these children must confront the shadows of their origins and the destiny that awaits them.

Over 100,000 years ago, Earth was destroyed in a cataclysmic event known as the Stellar Severance. The collapse of an entire sector of reality tore open fractures across the galaxy, unleashing a mysterious energy called Aether that reshaped the evolution of all life it touched. Stars dimmed, civilizations crumbled, and factions emerged from the chaos, each vying for control of the galaxy’s remaining colonies and resources. In this transformed world, Samuel Solis—heir to the noble House of Solis—discovers that his genes have mutated in ways no one anticipated, granting him rare, mystic abilities. As Samuel learns to wield the strange power of Aether, he is drawn into a cosmic struggle where the future of his house and his own survival hang in the balance.

Luna Brightwood, a skilled healer and Beta, returns to her childhood village of Silver Hollow after seven years. She hopes to fulfill her late mother's legacy by reopening the family clinic and serving the village. At sixteen, Luna fled the village following a brutal attack that killed her parents, escaping the pressure from the elders to marry Zane Frostclaw, the chief's son, who was also her childhood friend and crush. She left him a letter, explaining she couldn't marry him. Now, a mature and skilled healer, Luna is determined to rebuild her life and help the village she once called home. Now, can Luna rebuild her life and earn the village's trust?

Transported into the universe of his own novel, a young author awakens in the body of a cursed villain, with only four years before a demonic force consumes him. In a fantasy world filled with monsters and heroes, he must use his knowledge of the plot to survive and protect his newfound siblings, Noah and Emma, while keeping his distance from the main characters to avoid altering the future he wrote. Upon joining the Spectra Academy for heroes, he is forced to face dilemmas and alliances that challenge his intentions and draw him closer to an uncertain fate.

For millennia, the 12 Zodiac Gods waged war against the malevolent Phantoms. But when the Phantoms vanished, the gods thought they had achieved victory. Unbeknownst to them, the Phantoms were secretly plotting their revenge. Piscina, the Piscean God, uncovered the Phantoms' sinister plan: to infiltrate the mortal realm by planting their dark seeds within humans and other celestial beings, paving the way for a catastrophic coup. To counter this threat, the Zodiac Gods devised a desperate plan. They scattered their essence and power across Earth in the form of ancient relics, then chose 12 worthy vessels: 11 humans and 1 hybrid from the Hybrid World. Each vessel was imbued with the powers of a corresponding Zodiac God. Now, these chosen ones must embark on a perilous quest to find the relics, harness their newfound abilities, and unite against the Phantom menace. Their mission: to prevent the Phantoms' invasion and protect the Celestial Thrones from falling into darkness.

Ryan died. He died in the unfortunate event of getting caught up in another person's assassination attempt. Ultimately transmigrating into his sister's trashy, dark, edgy novel. Ryan took over the body of the same person who constantly stood in the protagonist's way, despised by the world as the ultimate villain. And the very antagonist who annihilated the protagonist, and died soon after. Looking back at the original body owner's tragic ending, Ryan decided to do the bare minimum to ensure the world he now lives in doesn't fall apart. "Saving humanity is the least of my concerns." He closed his eyes. Something wasn’t quite right about this whole situation, and the characters acting weirdly was just the start of it all. Follow Ryan as he calmly struggles to save the world from dying in vain. ---- Auther's Note: This work isn't an AntiHero or a Villain story, read tags, and thank you. ----- Just letting you know in advance, This is my first novel, so it will contain many basic mistakes, so be tolerant please, ପ(๑•ᴗ•๑)ଓ ----- https://discord.gg/a69sUydtd6

Alex Chen leads an ordinary life until one fateful Monday when he wakes up with a mysterious ability: every week, he gains a new career or skill. The catch? He's the only one who knows about this system. Determined to keep his newfound advantage a secret, Alex decides to use it to build a business empire and invest in real estate.

This is a poignant tale woven through the lives of the Kotin siblings set against the backdrop of 1980s Nigeria. The narrative explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the complexities of familial love. Through a series of flashbacks and present-day revelations, This story encapsulates the enduring bond of family, the weight of unspoken truths, and the quest for acceptance in a world that often stigmatizes differences. The story culminates in a powerful exploration of resilience and the desire for a fresh start. As the story unfolds, The narrative shifts to 2018, where the surviving siblings confront their past and the societal norms that once dictated their lives, particularly through the lens of Martina's daughter, Tintina ( from Anchor), who faces her own struggles with identity.

Have you heard stories of love, love that would never waver for years, decades, centuries or even millenniums to come? But can you really call it love? To keep loving someone forever and ever can't be anything less than crazy, can it? This is one such story. A story of a crazy love. And it's also a story of ... Someone somewhere who wished to be saved. Someone somewhere who wished to be free. Someone somewhere who wished to be able to someday make a wish. It's a story that was supposed to be a fairytale but it turned too ugly, too twisted, and far too wretched to be called one. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's my first time writing. So, I am a rookie? newbie? whichever's the right word. This story is gonna be pretty generic. I mean, I will try to not make it but as I said it's my first time writing. Why am I writing this story? Well, have you ever wanted to eat ice cream when you saw someone else eating it? Yeah, something like that. This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental. The cover art is made by Faier. You will meet the man himself when you read the novel and come across his comments! Thanks for the cover Faier-san! Love you! Here's the discord link https://discord.gg/BVP7bSsr6q

Kim Yong reads novels in his free time but one Novel that caught him the most in the charm of its story is the Novel "Astral Hero Return" a generic Harem novel as the Astral Hero tries to defeat the bad guy in that case the Demon King and builds his harem to an extent where you ask yourself why would they need 20 wives to live a normal life or to win somehow against the bad guy as all his wives cheer for him Kim Yong found the Story intriguing not because there was a harem but how the characters feeled so alive for him as he knows them in addition to that he longs to exist in such a world especially this one However "The Novel will take a break for Personal reason and I don't know when i will come back." The Novel he was so obsessed with so that he wrote over 30 notebooks of his theories and thoughts of how things could work or how many powers exist in the world suddenly decided to take a break at the start of the next arc 'Demon ladies' as he goes to sleep and wakes up the next day he finds himself in the exact novel he longed to live in. But he has no time to relax since he remembers he is not the only reincarnated person in addition does he will need to face the final villains to change the fate of the world and find out the truth behind his existence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authors Note: Hello to the people who will try to read the first novel of mine. The first twenty chapter are pretty bad since they were my first attempt to write a novel in english and at that point the story was only a concept with no real conclusion or consequences. If you find any mistakes or bad phrased english sentences please comment under them and help me out to make the novel an enyoyable story to read. I hope some of you still will enjoy reading the novel and stay around to see the conclusion of the story.

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Dropped but don't take any dark decisions cuz of it. You can live without me everyone :(

Karina, a kind-hearted young woman, finds herself trapped inside the pages of a novel and discovers an opportunity to alter the tragic fate of the novel's protagonists, Roland Bleuet and his sister, Melisa. Determined to protect them from the hardships they will face, Karina diligently saves her money to escape with the children. However, upon reaching Torres, their intended destination, Karina realizes that their savings fall short of the required amount to reach the capital. Undeterred, she decides to find refuge in Torres while attempting to shield Roland and Melisa from any harm that might befall them. It is in Torres where Karina unexpectedly crosses paths with Duke Claude Torres, a man who possesses a peculiar infatuation with gathering talented individuals. Recognizing the potential that lies within Roland, Duke Claude becomes a looming antagonist, threatening to negatively impact the siblings' lives in the future. Determined to shield her adoptive children from Duke Claude's clutches and the dangers that lie ahead, Karina must summon all her strength, wit, and resourcefulness. Along their journey, they encounter friends, enemies, and unexpected allies who aid them in their quest for a brighter future. As the trio navigates through societal pressures, political intrigue, and the unpredictable dynamics of the realm, Karina faces numerous challenges and learns that changing destiny is never easy. She must draw upon her compassion, resilience, and unwavering determination to protect the ones she loves and give Roland and Melisa the chance at a better life. Told through the lens of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery, "Guardian of Destiny" explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of the human spirit. Will Karina succeed in altering the course of fate and safeguarding her adoptive children, or will Duke Claude's machinations prove too formidable? Join Karina on this thrilling and heartwarming journey as she unravels the secrets of the novel's world and fights against fate itself.

Hope you enjoy your stay.(⁠ﾉ⁠◕⁠ヮ⁠◕⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠*⁠.⁠✧ Super slow update btw :33 Still no romance though:)))

Solace, a mostly unknown solo open-world rpg game that Murata Arata stumbles upon. After a freak accident that results in his untimely demise, he suddenly finds himself reincarnated in the game. And whether he wants to or not, he will have to play. Otherwise, he and the world will disappear completely. Inspired by Hell Mode (Expected 2 Chapters Every Week)