Hay House Book Competition

Looking back, maybe it wasn't all that bad. Sometimes, I wonder if life would have been better for us all if Eliza and I had never discovered the truth. Maybe that's selfish. But we might have been happier-or at least, that's what I'd like to believe. Magic is a mystery, and not much is known about it even today. it flows through the world, choosing its own vessels. I wish that was all I had to tell you, but my story is darker and filled with mystery and loss. My name is Maddox, and I should have never left the orphanage."

Have you ever felt a shiver down your spine as you walked through an old house, a sense that something unseen was watching? Maybe you've heard a creaking floorboard in the dead of night, or caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of your eye. These are the whispers, the echoes of the past, stories waiting to be told. The House That Whispers is a story about those whispers, about the secrets hidden in plain sight, and the extraordinary bonds that can form in the most unlikely places. It's a story for those who dare to believe in the unseen, who are brave enough to face their fears and embrace the unknown. This book is a journey of discovery, a exploration of the power of empathy and forgiveness, and the enduring magic of human connection. It's a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope, and that even the most unexpected friendships can leave an indelible mark on our hearts. So, settle in, turn the pages, and listen closely to the whispers. You never know what secrets they might hold, or what extraordinary journey they might lead you on.

He has spent his entire life being told he wasn't good enough or he wasn't ever going to be good enough. Watch him as proves them wrong. He will rises up to the very limits of creation where none can challenge him.

What remains when gods die? Memory or Madness? Many believe that magic is a relic from a bygone age and that its gifts should be sanctioned and controlled for the sake of safety. Others know it was given to them for a reason. Myra Tamon is a detective in the Borderline Division, specializing in cases that cannot be explained through rational means. Her disdain for magic is put to the test when a decade-old case brings her face-to-face with the most powerful of all the gifted. What starts as a mystery, becomes a ruthless fight for survival because secrets do not live forever and monsters do exist.

After his unexpected death, Reo wakes up in the body of Runerth Black—the reject of House Black. Thrilled at first for a second chance at life, he quickly realizes there's a problem: he’s been reincarnated into the world of Blood Red Jasmine, the novel he was reading before he died. And in that story, everyone meets a tragic end. Now, Runerth must find a way to survive by ensuring the heroes grow strong enough to change their fate—before the world’s impending doom swallows him whole.

Portales comenzaron a aparecer alrededor de la tierra y de ellos salieron monstruos que comenzaron a atacar a la humanidad. Con ello también apareció el qi y por ende los cultivadores. En medio de este cambio, Kevin descubre que la aparición de los portales fue un desafío para la humanidad. Para ver si ellos lograban sobrevivir a los cambios que están sucediendo por el mundo. Sigue el camino de cultivación de Kevin, mientras el mundo va cambiando y se va adaptando a la era de los cultivadores.

Sunny has been discovered by the half brother she never knew she had, which leads to a whirlwind of trouble for her. The intimidating man is not only Head of the Illusen Family, but a Revenant Commander - soon to be one of her superiors upon her graduation. But as they adjust to each other, their growing closeness gives rise to feelings neither should be harbouring for the other.

En el misterioso "Happy House", nada es como parece. Anyelen, una joven de 12-14 años, se encuentra en un mundo donde la felicidad es una ilusión y la oscuridad acecha en cada esquina. Después de un trágico accidente, Anyelen descubre que su propósito es ayudar a los demás, pero pronto se da cuenta de que cada persona que conoce tiene un secreto oscuro. Mientras se adentra en el mundo de "Happy House", Anyelen se enfrenta a personajes complejos y problemáticos, como Cherry, Meyli, Tord, Miguel, Míster Happy, Eskip y Galery, cada uno con sus propios demonios. A medida que se profundiza en sus historias, Anyelen comienza a cuestionar su propia realidad y la verdadera naturaleza de "Happy House". ¿Qué secreto esconde "Happy House"? ¿Qué precio debe pagar Anyelen por ayudar a los demás? (soy nueva en esto y espero les guste ;-;)

Thế giới bỗng một ngày xuất hiện những sinh vật vượt trội giả dạng thành vô số tinh anh của xã hội trong cuộc sống thường ngày. Đó là lúc Long Tâm Nhi biết về một thế giới khác và dị năng mà bản thân cùng bạn bè cô đang sở hữu. Dưới sự trợ giúp của bảy vị chủ thần từ thế giới Trái Đất, sáu nhân vật chính đặt chân đến với vùng đất tại thế giới khác. Từ đây, mở ra cuộc hành trình luyện cấp tại dị giới của những người đến từ thế giới Trái Đất. [Hệ Thống Cấp Bậc Của Dị Giới và Thế Giới Trái Đất] •Level 1-10= Thức Tỉnh (Nhất-Cửu Giai) •Level 11-20= Ngưng Thần (Nhất-Cửu Giai) •Level 21-30= Luyện Cốt(Nhất-Cửu Giai) •Level 31-40= Thuật Sĩ (Nhất-Cửu Giai) •Level 41-90= [Chức nghiệp theo dị năng] •Level 91-100= Đế Vương (Nhất-Cửu Giai) •Level 101-110= Chuẩn Thần (Nhất-Cửu Giai) •Level 111-...= Chủ Thần (Nhất-Cửu Giai)

In the far away land of Vulcan, a grey house sits in the foggy forest where lives the boy. Archie is a lonely boy who lives in the grey house. Broken into many pieces now he attempts to piece himself together by battling creatures of despair. Follow him and his companion as they go on to fight through the despair that traps them to create a happy life for themselves. Now, let's set his story about how they will go on to achieve this dream.

Lila Cynder Evie (Evee- eh) thought that she was just an ordinary girl, with all sorts of misfortune. She has lived out her entire life in a foster home where she was never loved by her foster mother Olga, and has been through countless types of abuse. While the only two people who she cared for and loved at the corrupt home, were her little twin foster sisters. One day, Lila's life of hell ends while she receives an acceptance letter to Oasel Academy ("Oh-tsil" Academy). A school and place for people just like her, who possess magical abilities to learn and be wizards and witches. While she enrolls to the magical school, she gets sorted with the rest of the other first years to their different Houses. (And suddenly gets sorted in a new and peculiar house). Due to all challenges and hardships she dealt in her past life, she will have to find a way to survive in the enchanted, school of Oasel. Lila takes on every challenging obstacle, to become a greater and brightest witch. { I dedicate this story to both my older sister Evelyn, my niece Hazel, and my two nephews, Imri and Mars. You guys have made my day magical, and inspire me everyday. I luv u guys!!! }

After struggling with depression and getting a chance to start a new life, Tyler sees that the world isn't so bad.

"If the world will not bow to me, then all that it can do is to burn for me!" In this world devoured by war and turmoil, witness the rise of Jonathan, a son of a lowly Baronet in the Empire of Ostadonia, into the conqueror who would unite not only his country but the entirety of Promethea. Like a wolf that pursues his prey, none will escape him and in due time, he will learn that becoming a conqueror is a destiny reserved for him and only him.

Synopsis Imagine meeting someone for the first time in your life, funny enough meeting them on 2 different cases same day! Each encounter was dramatic and a little bìt too serious. Trying to remove your self from those dramas only creates more opportunities to be entangled with this person. Along the line, self discovery came from both party Trying to turn to something beautiful. Boom! a big obstacle came in. What is that?

Tôi không thể hiểu được, tôi và cậu bạn thân nhất của tôi hồi cấp 2 (giờ vẫn như hình với bóng). Tính cách của hai đứa hoàn toàn trái ngược, ấy sao mà có thể là những người bạn tri kỉ nhỉ? Nếu ví tôi là một bài Toán logic đầy lí trí, ắt hẳn cậu bạn thân ấy là một câu chuyện có thể chiếm lấy trái tim của biết bao độc giả. Lúc nào cũng là người chủ động bắt chuyện với mọi người, còn tôi thì ngược lại – không dám giao tiếp vì một tuổi thơ học đường không mấy vui vẻ. Nhưng rồi, cuộc sống đầy biến động của chúng tôi bắt đầu khi cậu ấy niềm nở bắt chuyện với tôi về bài kiểm tra vừa được phát. Tưởng chừng đó chỉ là một cuộc trò chuyện đơn giản và tôi sẽ quay lại cuộc sống bình thường. Nhưng không. Đó là bắt đầu cho hành trình tình bạn của chúng tôi. "Chào buổi sáng, Khôi! Bị gì mà đứng ngơ ra đó vậy?" "À, chào buổi sáng, Kiên! Suy nghĩ mấy cái linh tinh ấy mà." ---- Nguồn bìa truyện. Canva: LOFA, pixabay, irkuniadi, Sketchify Education, Trendify, Canva Create Studio. Microsoft: Copilot.

Beneath the iron fist of a once-mighty gangster empire, Stalin-a ruthless criminal mastermind-built his legacy brick by bloodstained brick. His reign, defined by fear and violence, was inherited by his grandchildren: four grandsons and a granddaughter, who now rule with the same brutal authority. Yet, the shadows of the past are never far behind. As the empire reaches its peak, an unseen threat emerges-another descendant of Stalin, long forgotten . With cold precision, this forgotten heir seeks to dismantle everything their ancestor built, one body at a time. What unfolds is a tale of betrayal, family loyalty twisted by greed, and the inevitable fall of a dark dynasty consumed by its own bloodline. The house that Stalin built will come crashing down-not from outside forces, but from the venom within.

Plagued by a grim past, Adrian De Sinclair and four of his siblings escape from their home continent to avoid certain death. Adrian, a troubled soul from another world harbours ambitions for his family. The criminal underworld was a dangerous place. A dungeon filled with death and grim fates but also littered with opportunities that could change lives forever. Ceasing the opportunity and overcoming various foes the Sinclairs descend to the very bottom of the inverted pyramid forever remaining at the top. House De Sinclair became the most feared mafia organization in the entirety of the underworld. P.S: this novel is for fun only. I just got bored and decided to write this. don't expect much. But please support.

I've been in hell called house till the day I was taken away from the house when I clocked eighteen to go and do slavery work but turn out ,that I fell in love with our mafia Lord which I also want him to love me back

Cosima Farfali, a young woman starting college has a secret, she is able to do magic, however, she has no training in it and any interest in developing her abilities. After receiving an unexpected visit, Cosima finds herself involved in a ritual involving mages of today and mages of the past in a deadly battle to achieve eternal life.

The house of empress follows a family who's foes are themselves, they have to learn the hard way to work together in the midst of crisis

Amelia knew that she's not for breeding and definitely not for show. She is the rightful Duchess of House Florence--maybe more, but absolutely nothing less. Orphaned at a young age, Amelia Cicely Florence, the first lady ruler in the history of the Empire of Creador, was but seventeen years old. Upon her first appearance at the Gathering, some nobles and aristocrats questioned her capabilities and the role of women in society--that was to assist her husband, be his pillar of support, and make sure that their family lives for the next generation. But Amelia thought differently. Then entered Duke Alexander Clement, the man with a promise to support her and let her be what she wanted to do with her life. His conditions? Her happiness. Or is it? A slow-paced journey to forgiveness and acceptance; to life and love. *cover is an edited with the use of AI-generated characters. I couldn't find the artist who made it, if you do, pls inform me. Thank you and happy reading, lovely readers!