Deborah Rogers Foundation Writers Award

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!!

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

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.

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!

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

With things calming down the town slowly divided unsure if what Ethan and Noah did was a good thing or not. Though that's soon over shadowed as strange videos of people being attacked begin appearing online showing locals being surprised and beaten.

Two young boys stumble upon a mystery of a missing friend. How is this connected to the creep that's been spotted around town harrasing people recently?

Mariëlla’s heart raced as she locked eyes with Amar across the dimly lit room, tension crackling in the air like electricity. “You think you can control me?” she spat, her voice laced with defiance. Amar leaned closer, a smirk playing on his lips. “I don’t need to control you. I just need to keep you alive.” What started as a thrilling vacation in Brazil spirals into a nightmare when Mariëlla is coerced into smuggling cocaine back to the United States. Upon her return, she finds herself ensnared in a treacherous criminal web, with Amar assigned as her relentless guardian. Their first encounter ignites fierce animosity; they loathe each other, yet an undeniable chemistry simmers beneath the surface, turning their interactions into a volatile mix of conflict and attraction. When a high-stakes operation leads to a lucrative payoff, Mariëlla and Amar engage in a reckless wager: if Amar is still single by his 30th birthday, he will marry her. What begins as a mocking challenge evolves into a dangerous game where their emotions run wild, blurring the lines between hatred and desire. As they navigate their chaotic lives, both Mariëlla and Amar engage in a toxic game of sabotage, determined to ruin each other's relationships out of spite and jealousy. Whenever one of them gets close to someone else, the other strikes, leaving a trail of chaos and heartbreak. They lash out, never admitting their true feelings, as their rivalry deepens. How long can they keep their feelings buried? And what price will they pay for a love they refuse to acknowledge? In a world where trust is fragile and passion can be deadly, their relentless battle might just lead to the most unexpected outcome of all.

Volume 1: From Anomalous to Bizarre New Beginnings A young man name Rodeo, gets a mysterious package, revealing to be a Killer Queen helmet inside of it. To his curiousity, he wears it, and then gets ended up transporting to the anomalous universe of the SCPs. Now having the power of Killer Queen on his side, what will he do? Will he be contained or will he be helping the Foundation in protecting their world from complete world annihilation? Let's just say... it's going to be an explosive ride. (No pun intended) . . . Volume 2: Anomalous & Bizarre Wars After Rodeo and his friends' successful defeat of the demons of hell at the city of Las Vegas and the SCP world was now free from danger, the story continues with Rodeo and the rest of his team facing new challenges in the anomalous world of Scps. While they had defeated a few of their enemies, new threats loom in the horizon for him and his friends as beings and figures powerful and beyond their knowledge... or at least to their knowledge loom in the scp world and beyond the multiverse in a bid to take or annihilate the universe as more problems has now increased. But Rodeo's team has been growing and continues to show their might however will that be enough to face the impending dangers it has to offer? Rodeo will be tested both physically and mentally with these challenges in this strange dark world. With his friends, can he overcome his mental health and lead this world filled with countless horrors into peace? While he made many friends and allies, he also made many enemies, some that he has yet to meet.

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.

"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.

In the realm of 12 grand nations, each ruled by 12 different rulers, begins the journey of an illegitimate princess who has no idea of her true origin. Her name is Akira, a princess and a warrior, the illegitimate daughter of King Edward of Astrra. Ambitious all her life, she does everything to gain recognition from her father and the people. While other princesses attend balls and parties, she leads the entire Astra army in war and longs to sit on the throne of Astraa. She will do anything to gain her father's approval as the heir, but the queen holds the king's ear. With war looming, King Edward attempts to form an alliance with the Wraitmoor Nation, known as the most powerful and strongest nation, but they never reply to his letters. This leads him to seek an alliance with the Spook Nation, known for their barbaric traditions and wild behavior. The queen suggests offering Akira as a bride to their king. After returning from war, instead of being proclaimed as the heir, she is informed that her marriage has been arranged. But what happened when the Wraitmoor Nation finally replied to their letter? Will Akira be able to defy the destiny that is being forced on her and rise to her rightful position? Is it really true that the realm has no strange things happening around it and are all legends and myths really just folklore, or are they really true? Join me in uncovering the secret of the realm, which is being passed on as just myth and folklore. The realm is full of supernatural beings, somehow invisible to normal human eyes, but as the journey begins, history unfolds.

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...

Haunted by her past, Isabella flees the dangers of her life and finds herself ensnared by the alluring and mysterious Nate. As their attraction grows, so does the threat to their relationship. Isabella must decide whether to risk everything for love or run from the man who has become her salvation.

FATED TO HIS DARKNESS "Are you trying to gain my attention?" he asked, a note of cynicism and gave her his devilish smile. ______________________________________________ "You should be kissed, and often, and by someone who knows how... In a world where vampires and witches secretly coexist with humans, there lived a fragile and timid vampire named Aliena. Her life took a tragic turn when her mother left her, leaving her in the care of her cruel stepfamily, the Anwars, who despised her for being different. Aliena was not like other vampires. She possessed no remarkable abilities or strengths, often the target of her stepsisters' mockery and mistreatment. Forced to live in secrecy among humans in the Mundane universe, her life was a never-ending nightmare. But destiny had different plans for Aliena. The vampire kingdom of Nacrifa, in the mysterious realm known as the Dark Universe, was on the brink of war. The current king, summoned all vampires in the Mundane universe back. Upon her arrival in Nacrifa, Aliena was introduced to a world of darkness, magic, and intrigue. The royal court was a complex web of vampire politics, where alliances were fragile, and betrayals were commonplace. Amidst the chaos, Aliena found herself inexplicably drawn to the enigmatic Crown Prince, Sebastian. He was not a pure vampire but a rare hybrid, born of both vampire and witch bloodlines, and carried an air of mystery and danger. As Sebastian and Aliena spent more time together, their connection deepened, and a forbidden romance blossomed. But the path to their love was not smooth, as both their worlds were threatened by external forces. Dark creatures and powerful adversaries sought to tear apart the kingdom of Nacrifa, and Aliena discovered her unique abilities could be the key to victory. Yet, the mysteries didn't end there. The Crown Prince harbored a hidden identity that even his closest confidants were unaware of. Secrets from the past began to unravel, and their intertwined destinies became entangled in a tapestry of love, magic, and danger. As the war loomed over Nacrifa, Aliena had to find the strength within herself to rise above her weaknesses and embrace her true self. In a world where strength came in many forms, she had to prove that even the weakest vampire had a role to play in the kingdom's survival.

You never were interested in reality in your first life so it was not surprising you reincarnated into a game. Your excited to be able to see it all go down first hand without being directly involved.

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.

"The adventure in this world had to end, I think, I had to go home." Reziel, the creator of another world called Neinostopia. He wants to go back to the world he created and watch the world again. However, what initially Reziel wanted to go home soon was inhibited because of the scenario, he created as a king who protects humans and his hobby who really likes to write and eventually become a writer is what makes Reziel have to delay a little longer in this world. Moreover, in the world where he led as the first king also got into trouble with the arrival of intruders who want to destroy the Kingdom he created long ago. Which makes her hobby who really like to write this inhibited. Reziel was not alone, with his lover he made in this world named Liana and other people around him, Can Reziel handle this? What action does he intend to take against them? Will he be able to balance all the identities he has? What romantic adventures will Reziel and Liana go on later? Does the symphonic of developing the story go melodiously to the end, or vice versa? Note: before reading this story, make sure you use a wise mindset and don't jump to conclusions too quickly. It could be that this story is a little heavy on the subject. Tags: #fantasy #isekai #followinganimestyle #adventure #romance