Atwood Gibson Writers Trust Fiction Prize

After six years away from the sun-soaked shores of California, Mia returns to Los Angeles for her best friend’s wedding, only to find herself grappling with memories that threaten to unravel her hard-won peace. In a whirlwind of emotions, laughter, and unspoken tension, Mia discovers that sometimes the past isn't as far behind as we think.

Qiao Qingyu found herself transported into a period novel, becoming He Xiu Yu's dreadful ex-wife. She's the worst of them all—lazy, dumb, and wicked. She serves as a foil whose sole purpose is to advance the plot, a tool for slapstick comedy, and a contrast to highlight the intelligence and kindness of the female lead. Everyone is eagerly waiting for her to exit the stage. Faced with dangers ahead and behind, Qiao Qingyu isn't bothered at all. After all, she possesses a seed laboratory. The joy of having a golden finger is beyond your wildest imaginings!

WSA 2025 entry. Lady Melisandre ‘Lisa’ Belmont was a young, French beauty wrongfully accused and publicly executed for crimes she did not commit. In this new lifetime she's claimed the body of a beautiful aspiring actress who got fed up with constantly being duped by her conniving manager. The last straw was being forced to marry her boss. Coerced to sign up as a married couple for a reality tv show where contestants vie to win the coveted Shadowhurst legacy. Rumored to be an inheritance worth billions that was left behind by the elderly recluse Eleanor Shadowhurst. What might be an ideal situation for the other women is a nightmare for Lisa who wakes up trapped in a marriage she never wanted. She has no choice but to play along as Lisa can see no way out of the contract which seems pretty ironclad. After reading the contract, she realizes that it may be beneficial as long as the couple doesn't get eliminated before reaching the top ten. Lisa stands a chance to win a lifetime of lucrative endorsement deals & royalties, that can only help boost her career as an actress. Win or lose Lisa will still get paid by her husband the enigmatic and handsome Bane Shadowhurst as long as she does nothing to cause a scandal or get the couple disqualified early. His main stipulation is that Lisa pretends to be in love with Bane. They must awkwardly overcome their differences and live with other competing couples on a sprawling, isolated estate located on an island not found on any map. Every need is met, every comfort is provided, even the security of the mansion is world renown for its defense. All of these couples have secrets and are fleeing from their own personal traumas. It seems like the opportunity of a lifetime until the unthinkable happens. Hysteria grows as suspicious accidents escalate, couples feel their personal safety is threatened as the security system is repeatedly breached. Everything is hush hush, the handlers, the producers and media company can’t be trusted. Life hangs in the balance as the group is slowly cut off from the outside world. An insidious intelligence wants to stop Lisa from leaving the island alive. It will stop at nothing to dominate Lisa against her will, invoke terror and consume her soul. Only true love can overcome the insidious evil and save their souls. Lisa will just have to search her heart before it's too late and never trust a shadow after dark.

Summary of Heroes Of The Fictional Worlds The Omni Voyagers follows the epic journey of four powerful individuals—Himothy, Him, Draco, and MaxedInfinite—each with unique abilities and ambitions, as they traverse various universes, forming bonds, gaining power, and leaving a legacy of unity and strength. Their girlfriends, Mira Yu, Demitra Athena, Wednesday Athena, and Eliana Elizabeth, play integral roles, bringing emotional depth and connection to their story. Major Plot Points: 1. Exploration and Adventure The Omni Voyagers explore legendary universes like One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Naruto, Demon Slayer, and Solo Leveling. They forge friendships with iconic characters while introducing their girlfriends to these worlds, creating memorable experiences and leaving a mark on each universe. 2. Camaraderie and Romance Their relationships with their girlfriends deepen, showcasing love, loyalty, and emotional growth. Each couple shares unique dynamics, from Himothy’s flirtatious charm with Mira to Draco’s playful teasing with Wednesday. The girlfriends add strength and personality to the group, becoming essential parts of their adventures. 3. Power and Growth The Omni Voyagers’ ultimate goal of achieving unparalleled power is realized when they copy each other’s abilities after returning to their homeverse, the Eclipsed Eternity. This act symbolizes their unity, trust, and mutual respect as a team, culminating in their evolution as complete and balanced warriors. 4. The Final Journey Home After saying heartfelt goodbyes to friends like Naruto and his companions, they return to Eclipsed Eternity to make it their permanent home. The series concludes with peaceful and heartwarming scenes of love and reflection as the Voyagers spend time with their girlfriends, expressing their devotion and gratitude for one another. Themes: Unity and Friendship: The bond between the Omni Voyagers and their allies reflects the importance of teamwork and mutual respect. Love and Relationships: Each romance adds emotional depth, highlighting the power of love to anchor and inspire even the most powerful beings. Adventure and Legacy: Exploring diverse universes showcases the thrill of discovery and the desire to leave a meaningful legacy. Growth and Fulfillment: Achieving their ultimate power and settling down in their homeverse signifies the completion of their journey and personal growth. The series ends on a note of eternal love and unity, with each Voyager reaffirming their bond with their significant other and embracing the peace they’ve worked so hard to achieve. The Omni Voyagers is a story of epic adventures, emotional connections, and the pursuit of harmony and fulfillment.

Jason Carter always believed he was destined for mediocrity. His death was as unremarkable as his life—a freak accident that left no mark behind. But death is only the beginning. Jason awakens in a futuristic universe brimming with colossal megacities, interstellar travel, and worlds dominated by beings with superpowers, or Aspects. From the fiery strength of Solar Titans to the mind-bending abilities of Cerebrants, every individual is born with an Aspect—a manifestation of their core essence. In this world, power determines your worth. The weak are crushed. The strong rise to rule. Jason soon discovers that he, too, has an Aspect. But it’s not what anyone expects. Unlike most, Jason’s ability defies logic and categorization. It allows him to mimic and evolve the powers of beings he knew were fictional. Thrust into the harsh arena of survival, where warlords, bounty hunters, and galactic tyrants vie for supremacy, Jason quickly realizes that knowledge is power, and power is survival. As he carves a name for himself, Jason begins to uncover chilling truths about the origin of the Aspects and the universe itself. Each power has a price and the collectors were watching, waiting. With the fate of countless worlds hanging in the balance, Jason must rise beyond his limits and become something far more than a man with a stolen power. He must become the Ascendant, a force strong enough to challenge gods themselves. But in a universe built on power, Jason knows one truth above all: "Adapt. Survive. Conquer."

We all want to be swept away into another world, typical Isekai shit. Class of 31, all so wrapped up in fantasy. They didn't notice that they have been scammed. A forest void of life, except for a giant killer bear. well there are cool powers and magic to fight the monstrosity, right? RIGHT?! not yet, for now they must wade through the forest, search for a friend gone missing and evade a giant grizzly. *** there will be magic and stuff after the first arc

Roya Amani, a brilliant but sociopathic writer, is infamous for her dark and tragic stories. Among her creations is Emris Malachai, the invincible yet lonely hero who meets an untimely and unfair death. When Emris inexplicably comes to life, furious at the hand that killed him, he invades Roya's world, intent on revenge. But their clash becomes something more-an electrifying battle of wits, pranks, and volatile emotions. As Roya's cold indifference meets Emris's fiery arrogance, hatred begins to blur into a dangerous attraction. Both broken in their own ways, they test the limits of control, power, and the thin line between love and destruction. In a storm of manipulation, torment, and unexpected vulnerability, they must navigate a world where the boundaries between creator and creation shatter. But as they unravel their connection, a sinister force looms, threatening to end their twisted story before it even begins.

In an Omegaverse ruled by shadowy human trafficking, Noel has known only captivity—until Detective Deric Wolfe, a resolute black German Shepherd hybrid, rescues him during a daring raid. Now free but overwhelmed by a world he doesn’t understand, Noel finds refuge in Deric’s secluded mansion. As Deric helps him navigate his new life, their bond deepens, transforming from protector and ward into something neither expected. In a fractured society, can two broken souls heal together, or will their growing connection lead them into even greater danger? (BOYxBOY) AGHHAHAH

How can I trust you? If sometimes i need to explain but you didn't listen? How can i trust you? If sometimes you need to pretend that you're innocent but inside are not? How can i trust you? If you're fooling me and yourself in the situation? How Can i Trust You? If i'm stranger for you? And how can i trust you? If you're a stranger for me too?

Isabel Snow, a spoiled heiress in the Snow family was forced to marry a CEO. Carlisle DelaVega. She already had a high school lover whom she was still in love with. But Adrain, her lover has from a third tier family and that alone made him not qualified enough to marry Isabel. Nevertheless, Isabel still loved him and was strongly against the marriage. She even planned to flee with Adrian but was caught in the act. As a result, her heartless father made his military men beat Adrian blue black in front of Isabel. Isabel had already committed a hideous mistake because of Adrain and that has caused her family a great deal. Combining all of these together, she had no choice but to marry Carlisle DelaVega. Carlisle DelaVega was a prominent business tycoon and the man in every ladies dream. Unfortunately for these ladies he was already engaged to Isabel before he was even born. It was an arrangement between both their Grandparents. He didn't like that idea but for his Grandpa's sake he had to agree. Unfortunately for him, he had unknowingly fallen in love with Isabel. But he knew Isabel hated him and was determined to get her....... He just didn't know that they would soon divorce in prison. " You wanted a divorce right. It is hear. Sign it now" He said emotionlessly and looked straight at the poor girl opposite her.

Liam Anderson is a guy born in a rich family. Her family, The Anderson, has a blowing company about technology and his parents retired early, hence Liam had to take over the company. The workers don't trust her because he's young. He's only 19. But, there's a worker that kind of trusts him and is 18. Though, others think he shouldn't take over and one of the workers should instead. Would he have the workers trust or will he just make the company go down?

This is a story about Sam and Sena who meet each other in unexpected and unwanted circumstances. From then on, their story starts. Sena gets pregnant by Sam. Because of Sam ,Sena is targeted by his enemies. Sena was injured by Sam's family's enemies. There is a rare pill that can heal and cure all injuries and illness which is made by Alchemy master. If it is not given to her in two months, the baby and mother will have permanent disability. The ingredients for this medicine are very rare and the place where you can find it is also very dangerous. High ranked warriors can't enter these places because of restrictions. So low level warriors don't take risk for this. Sam can't ask for his family's help because of his past. The only way for him is to go there. But because of his past trauma Sam sweared not to fight or cultivate again. Now then let's wait and see if Sam can protect Sena and his baby and have a happy family.

Y/N’s world shatters when she crosses paths with .........she thought was dead—now a ruthless mafia boss with no memory of her. His once-loving gaze is now filled with rage, and he’s a stranger in every way but appearance is same. Determined to uncover the truth, Y/N must navigate the dangerous world he inhabits to reclaim the man she once loved. But as secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, will she save him—or lose herself in the process?

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

A streamer girl named Indah cannot accept the fact that her brother, who is her only family, dying and will leave her forever. She did everything she could, but her brother's condition didn't improve. In fact, it got worse. When she was desperate, she suddenly received a deal from a mysterious creature. Feeling that she had no other choice, Indah accepted the offer. A miracle happened, and her brother fully recovered and became healthy again. But in exchange, Indah had to leave Earth and enter the world of the game she had just played the week before. A game called 'The Another World'. In the world of the game 'The Another World', Indah was given a secret mission. She had to defeat a tyrannical ruler called 'Ruler of the Game' if she wanted to return to Earth. The problem was, Indah knew nothing about him as the figure never appeared during her time playing the game. Things got worse when Indah learned that only her soul was sent to the game world of 'The Another World'. Indah's soul was inside a 14 y.o character named Sekar. The problem is, based on the original story in the game, Sekar is told to have died at the age of 17. Indah's adventure inside Sekar's body began. Indah must find a way to become stronger so that she can defeat the 'Ruler of The Game'. Indah must also find a way to avoid her death fate as stated in the game. During her adventure, she discovered some shocking truths. The truth about 'The Another World', about the 'MNV 861', and even the relationship between herself and Sekar, the character whose body she uses while in the game world of 'The Another World

You are struggling to find happiness. Someone erases your past. Stuck in your strange dreams, but then you find Jungkook. Will you be able to give him a chance to love you? You don't know what lies in the future for you. What will you do if your hero....becomes a villain?

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