Red Hen Press Poetry 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!!

A collection of poems.

In 1991, the USSR, the biggest country in the world dissolved. The country's leader has betrayed their people again and again. But, what if, in 1979, before the Soviet army invaded Afghanistan, the whole country was transferred to an Isekai, that existed with magic, the undead, elves, dwarfs, and others. The undead empire invaded them, opening the Pandora box. The red bear has now awoken, and the world will see his might.

This is not a full on novel, rather an anthology of my poetry mostly about love over the years, Volume 1 is the better poetry and volume 2 is everything that’s not what I consider my quality poetry but still sharing it anyway. this explores mostly sad and angry themes featuring heartbreak so read at your own discretion

Koujo Chisaki A 20 Year Old Girl Who's Fiance Betrayed Her For Her Best Friend Hannah And Thrown Away By Her Own Family With Nothing To Stay Or Money Suddenly A Black Car Pulled Over Next To Her In A Rainy Weather Kidnapping Her She Got Knocked Out And Was Taken To A Large Mansion She Woke Up With No Memories Of What Happened

In a fantastical twist of fate, Janet Mcquincy is thrust into a world she never imagined possible—a romance novel she once devoured, now turned into an otome game. But her excitement turns to dread when she awakens not as a beloved heroine but as Veronica Henderson, the dreaded villain destined for a desolate and heart-wrenching fate. Determined to defy the cruel hand of destiny, Janet, now Veronica, embarks on a daring mission: to befriend the captivating male leads and steer her story away from the treacherous path of banishment. Along the way, she forms unexpected bonds with delightful and quirky characters, who prove to be both allies and friends in this intricate game of fate. Just as she starts to feel invincible with her knowledge of the original novel's plot, a startling revelation shatters her confidence. She realizes that the game's universe operates independently from the novel, leaving her vulnerable to unforeseen twists and turns. Panic sets in as she discovers that not only her fate but the lives of everyone in this enchanting world are at grave risk. In a realm where happiness hangs in the balance, Janet must summon every ounce of courage and wit to confront the impending danger. With time slipping away and danger lurking around every corner, she finds herself entangled in a heart-pounding race against destiny itself. Will Janet seize control of her own narrative and forge an extraordinary love story? In this breathtaking isekai romance, where fate holds sway and uncertainty reigns, the battle for happiness becomes a daring quest—one that will captivate your heart and leave you breathless until the very last page. "Discover a world where destiny weaves an unpredictable tale, and love becomes the ultimate quest. Join Janet Mcquincy on a thrilling journey, where her determination to find happiness defies the boundaries of reality itself." Author's Note: That synopsis took me a week to write with help from my English and Literature teachers. Thank you for reading my novel. I apologize because some of my first chapters are really long and jam packed. Please bear with me and don't let it discourage you from reading. The story is good I promise. Though it may take a while for the story to pick up. It might not get interesting until the 68th chapter but I implore you to give it a chance. ( ꈍᴗꈍ) It's my first novel so please support me (٥↼_↼). Vote, comment even an emoji will suffice.

Just a space where I let my poetry do the talking, no big deal.

its anything that you want it to be its meant for your feelings to just let lose

Dina opens her eyes one morning to find herself in a different form. Confused and worried, she and her father discover that a traumatic event from her childhood has caused her serious mental damage, ruining her appearance. Unable to accept herself, Dina lives in isolation, consumed by self-hatred. However, one day, an unexpected figure emerges and opens her eyes to a new reality.

Little Joe In the enchanting kingdom of Tallindorie, Little Joe is a spirited boy from a humble farming family, living a life of simplicity and joy. Despite facing rejection due to his modest background, he remains blissfully unaware of the harsh realities of life. His days are filled with secret training sessions with his father, indulging in hearty meals, and earnestly trying to make friends. But everything changes after a fateful encounter at school. When Joe bravely saves the teenage children of a powerful baron, he not only earns their friendship but also receives a mysterious gift that alters the course of his life. Later, after much suffering, fate thrusts Joe into the spotlight, drawing the attention of the lords from neighboring cities who see in him the potential to become a local defender. However, Joe’s dreams reach far beyond the accolades of knighthood. He aspires to be a true hero, someone who can make his parents proud, uplift his small town of Dhaubania, and stand against the corruption and injustices that plague the nobility in the kingdom of Tallindorie. Meanwhile, in the real world, Lowo N'air, a young orphan, is caught in the web of two scientists with dark ambitions. One is a pharmaceutical magnate seeking the perfect herb to create an innovative medicine, while the other is a portal technology developer searching for new worlds to conquer. Both seek the power to reshape reality, but their pursuits risk plunging the world into chaos. Fate takes an unexpected twist with the arrival of SIME, a System of Intelligent Multiple Choices. Due to a critical error, the system distorts the characters' desires in unimaginable ways. Little Joe, who once dreamed of becoming the greatest fighter, finds himself connected to a bugged system that strips him of all his abilities, leaving him at the lowest level of degradation, and only grants him insanely useless skills as rewards. As if that weren't enough, Joe also suffers from the bizarre ability to lay golden eggs—a power that brings him wealth but at the cost of his dignity. On the other hand, Lowo N'air, who longed for riches, is granted the potential to become a formidable warrior. Realizing they belong to different worlds yet are connected by shared technology, Joe and Lowo N'air become disillusioned with the absurd swap of their dreams. United in their frustration, Joe resolves to challenge and modify the very System that altered his destiny, while Lowo rebels, believing that no one should have the power to dictate their dreams.

A descendant of a well known scientist who was used as a vessel for Superhuman strength serum known as the Dino super serum ,an incomplete serum was exposed in public hence it was airborne and as a result it brought about the age of Apocalypse .human race transformed into savage beasts that feeds on human flesh. Humans who survived the the incomplete serum built walls around them ,the walls were 100 feats high and 50 feats down under the surface. The vessel of the complete Dino serum awakens the power within him to protect the survivors of the apocalypse.

Laura Mantors is a 17 year old girl who lives in a world divided into gifted and normies. Being among the most powerful of her kind she uses her high social standing to try and build a better world where gifted and normies can live together without being divided by the twisted ideology of hierarchy which costs her popularity and puts her in a Life and Death situation.

Miss Red, Adalah seorang Agen Rahasia, yang keluar Dari kesatuannya karena alasan Pribadi, Ia membuka sebuah Biro Detektif swasta. Sebab menurutnya Orang Itu, Pembunuh Itu Masih Keliaran,Jiwanya Terpanggil Kembali. untuk satu hal, menegakan Keadilan,mengusut Tuntas Kejahatan, menurutnya Tidak Ada Kejahatan yang sempurna selalu ada petunjuk. Dan Petunjuk Itu adalah Miss Red. Ayo baca, ini cerita yang menarik loh.. Jangan lupa dukung penulis dengan Vote Lima Bintang,Review lima Bintangnya, PS dan Gift. by: Red Queen (farahdiba_sandala)

In a dark reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood, Selene, a model, finds herself caught in a deadly tale of destiny and ancient myth. After attending an art exhibit where her morbid photographs, including a portrayal of Red Riding Hood, are featured, Selene's life takes a terrifying turn. A werewolf emerges, hunting her through the city streets and into a forested reserve. Guided by a mysterious man named Hans, who claims to be her protector, Selene learns that her fate is tied to the legends she once dismissed. As the night unfolds, Selene must confront the wolves—and her own role in the story—if she hopes to survive the nightmare lurking in the shadows.

Almora, a girl with powers her kind considers dangerous and harmful but her love is nothing but trouble to her. "I warned you about this but you wouldn't listen to me" someone said to her. "I'm not going back on my words. It's what I want and that's final" she said standing her ground. "Come with me and let me show you what will happen if you do this" the person said to her. She followed till they got to an open space and something looking like a portal appeared in front of her showing things of the future. "Nooooo!!!" she shouted. "I don't believe in all this. I trust in myself and I believe what I'm doing is right so no one can stop me" she said staring sternly at the person.

In a post-apocalyptic Earth, devastated by an invasion of Elder Gods through Dimensional Rifts seventy years ago, humanity is on the brink of extinction. The invasion caused massive land shifts, destroying continents and contaminating the atmosphere with radiation and pestilence. Survivors now live in domed cities called Fortresses, protected from the horrors outside. To fight back, humans developed the Knight Program, harnessing a mysterious energy source that emerged during the First Invasion. This program produces super-powered soldiers, known as Knights, who are humanity's last hope against the Elder Gods. *** .Enter Huey Blade, the last heir of a ruined sword family and a returnee swordsman in a post-apocalyptic Earth. Insensitive, narcissistic, and possibly sociopathic, Huey was transmigrated to a world of Red and Decay, struggling every second to survive. After decades, Huey finally returns home, only to find Earth devastated and his family long gone. Now, as a not-so-human swordsman, he must navigate this fallen world, as a Swordsman in the apocalypse, and humanity's public enemy number two! ... "What?! No call of duty?!" ... Other name: Returnee Swordsman in the Apocalypse ––STONE GOALS–– 50 Golden Tickets = One extra chapter 100 power stones = One Extra Chapter 100 Golden Tickets = Two Extra Chapters 200 power stones = Two Extra Chapters ––STONE GOALS–– NOTE, 50 Golden tickets are also equivalent to 100 powerstones. but if there's 50 tickets, and 100 powerstones at the same time, then there'll be two extra chapters regardless to keep up with the goal. So for every 50 tickets or 100 powerstones, there'll be one extra chapter. For now. this may be revised later in the future as things progress.

She had been attacked, raped and left for dead in the street, but the moment she woke up, she discovered she now had the combined experience of two very different people from very different lifetimes in her head, as well as a mysterious mark branded onto her body and power within her blood. Now, follow Nya as she navigates the strange new galaxy she finds herself in, encountering allies and enemies across the stars and amassing wealth, power and status as she aims to be ruler of it all

"A spoiled little child? Impossible. From what I know, she’s extremely arrogant and cruel. Even so, despite knowing her nature, my comrades and I, hundreds of us, are still proud and loyal to her. We don’t see her as just a child leader but as a respected leader in every way. And here we are, a branch of the organization led by the youngest leader in history, known as Raven, or more commonly referred to as the Bloodthirsty Clan, the RED EYES."

She was a legendary figure, possessing an otherworldly red ki that radiated from her being. Her crimson-red eyes, a rarity even among the divine knights, were said to resemble those of the angels. She saved Eden Land from certain destruction by taming and defeating the most powerful creatures of her time, the elemental dragons. Her power and might were unmatched, and she became the first divine knight to collect the four divine weapons. Her actions single-handedly put an end to the first multinational war, making her the most powerful divine knight in the history of Eden Land. She was the Red-Eyed Princess. Despite her immense power, the Red-Eyed Princess was banished and eventually assassinated. It was feared that she would use her abilities to conquer the world. Centuries passed, and the Divine Knights became divided due to their conflicting beliefs. Some regarded the Red-Eyed Princess as a hero who saved their kingdom, while others argued that her actions were questionable. Some believed that someone else would be born with her will and power, who would then avenge the fallen kingdom of Eden. Meanwhile, others believed that she would return and once again save them from their impending doom. One day, Fujino Shizuka, a regular high school student on Earth, stumbled upon a parallel world called Eden Land, where she was rumored to be the reincarnation of the Red-Eyed Princess. Thus, her journey to Eden Land began, as she sought to uncover the truth of her past and fulfill her destiny as the savior of Eden Land.

something almost felt right the moment he held the hammer , his eyes dark and filled with so much desire watching his victims struggle with their lives in gladness as he glance down at his master piece adding the final touch

Jade has always felt like an ordinary girl, unaware of the extraordinary truth about her heritage, a hybrid werewolf. Jade’s life was upended when her parents died in a terrible accident. Unbeknownst to her, they were brutally murdered by the notorious Red Rogues. Her uncle and cousin, hoping to protect her, kept this dark secret hidden. One night, Jade was kidnapped from her friend's birthday ball, setting off a chain of events that would change her life forever.

In a world where shadows hold ancient secrets, young Sam Carter’s life changes forever when he stumbles upon the mysterious Shade Society. As he dives deeper into this dark world, Sam discovers a power within himself that is as dangerous as it is extraordinary—a power linked to an ancient demon that could either be his greatest ally or his undoing. With his Arcon, Valkor, at his side, Sam must navigate treacherous alliances and face enemies who will stop at nothing to control him. The line between friend and foe blurs as Sam’s journey leads him into battles that could decide the fate of entire realms. But as he gets closer to the truth, he must ask himself—can he trust the power within him, or will it consume him? Red Dead is a gripping fantasy adventure filled with dark magic, epic battles, and a hero’s journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

////\\\\\\\ Disclaimer!!! All Rights Reserved.  Golden_Essence Copyright 2024 Before you start reading this book.... THIS BOOK CONTAINS EXTREMELY EXPLICIT SEXUAL CONTENT OF THE MOST GRAPHIC NATURE. I'm a degenerate, so this book was made for degenerates. If you fancy a romantic relationship between two females, then read at your own discretion. The book is pretty much depraved, with a dark tone, but sexy, trust me. If you are underage or unwilling to experience depictions of Yuri, hardcore sex, fetish behaviors, and unrestrained carnal perversions in lurid detail - DO NOT READ THIS BOOK. You have been warned - continuing past this point confirms you are an adult clearly consenting to subjecting yourself to material that does not shy away from portraying sexuality and deviance in its most profane, boundary-pushing extremes. If you nevertheless choose to proceed and find yourself offended or disturbed, DO NOT BLAME THE AUTHOR. This is your final advisory.  18+ ONLY. Moving on... No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any more or by any mass electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission of the author. Please, Take Note: This is a book of fiction. All characters, names, places, incidents and behavior are from my imagination, used with no intentions of hurting anyone; Any resemblance to any actual living thing or dead is mainly by coincidence and I sincerely apologise. Read on!!

Prepare yourself for an unpredictable, yet enticing modern love story of ‘boy meets girl’.

Mavis,is an alpha's daughter who was declared Wolfless by her pack, rejected by her mate she decides to run away from the hatred and finally succeeds in escaping. she has only wish: to be re united with her dead mother She decides to leave everything behind and relocates to the human realm where nothing could harm her but what happens when she gets to know that the goddess has given her a second chance another mate another mate could he be another wolf who betrays her or love her. trying to run away from her fate she falls right back to square one. Could this new circle be the beginning of a new torture session or would she find out that there is more to her than she could ever imagine .......

Red-room, a files of stories that interlocked in the end, and reveals that everything that they know is false, and always been false. this world is way more weirder and way more true then we thought.

Logan is an orphan born with a genetic anomaly that gives his eyes the color red. Taken in by a benevolent family, his life will change dramatically. And he will be called to discover a new world invoked by it. As a hero? Certainly not, he will now follow his own path. --------------------- The art of the cover is not mine follow the artist here :https://twitter.com/1L9l2Aa8UCL0IGJ/status/1322058207842328576?t=xfRkboLUCb6KjBg7rgpM7A&s=19