Second Novel Award

In Second Chance Runway, we follow the tumultuous life of Elena Vargas, a young woman whose beauty is overshadowed by her lack of self-care and the oppressive figures around her. At 21, she is forced into a loveless marriage by her mother, to a man who is nothing but cruel. Despite landing a lucrative job at the prestigious Grand State Buildings, Elena’s life is far from grand as her husband seizes her earnings, and her family treats her with disdain. Her world shatters further when her husband’s affair with her sister comes to light. Just when it seems like her story has reached its tragic end, fate intervenes. A fatal accident sends Elena back in time, waking up as her 18-year-old self. With memories of her past life intact, she seizes this miraculous opportunity to rewrite her destiny. Determined to pursue her long-forgotten dream of becoming a supermodel, Elena embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. But it’s not just about the glitz and glamour; it’s about settling scores. As she rises through the ranks of the fashion world, Elena plots a sophisticated revenge against those who wronged her, all while navigating the complexities of love, family, and fame. Will Elena’s second chance lead her to the life she’s always dreamed of, or will the shadows of her past prove too difficult to escape? Second Chance Runway is a story of resilience, ambition, and the transformative power of self-belief.

Layla Nightshade, a rising star in the acting world, is determined to become one of the greatest actresses. Her journey is fueled by her admiration for Zaya Swanson, a top model with a mysterious, icy heart. Two years after their first encounter, fate brings them together again when Zaya is forced to take on a lead role in a movie alongside Layla. As they navigate the challenges of the film set, Layla’s warmth begins to melt Zaya’s defenses. However, Zaya’s reluctance to engage in romantic scenes and her disdain for acting create tension. Layla is determined to uncover the reasons behind Zaya’s cold demeanor and help her rediscover the joy in life and love.

A normal playboy gets transmigrated into a novel as the second prince of Bluesta Empire whose sole gole was to seize the throne for himself. Now the MC finds himself in a tight spot, How will he extricate himself from this maze of politics? and survive in this new world. To his surprise, the original second prince hadn't gone anywhere infact their souls are now merged. He was still inside this body, somewhere and is influencing our MC.

One fateful day Karl an ordinary bully in his campus gets killed only to wake in a another world in someone else's body. Little did he know, that he got a terminal disease that would eventually unalive him. Will he able to fit in this new world and find a cure that will save him? Will he still be a bully? or something great? (This contains high violence and an interesting plot read at your own risk.)

A Second Chance is a story about a guy named Ryan Mitchell who dies and gets reincarnated into another world to have his second chance at life. In his new life he goes through many challenges, meets many people, and enjoys his life to the fullest.

He was about to join the beta test on the newest VR games, Second World. But an anomaly threw him into a world with familiar rules, a rule he usually only experienced in a game. Now he must use his past gaming experience in this new world. It was no longer a game, it was survival! A strive to reach the highest level possible. Equipped with dual-class of melee and magic user, Jack was set on the path to become the strongest character in this brave new world.

While being murdered on national television by a still student hero, Lord Atila cursed her to be reincarnaded as her firstborn. Ten years later, he finally reincarnates on a halfway understandable world and a new body and life he has to adapt in order to try to dominate the world again, now with the help of his evil organization/little friends.

In the unforgiving streets of Chicago, basketball was everything to Lucas Turner—his escape, his purpose, his future. Once a rising star destined for the NBA, Lucas’s dreams shattered with the tear of an ACL during a championship game. Left to drift through life, haunted by what could have been, Lucas's spark for the game—and for life itself—slowly faded. Years later, a selfless act to save a child’s life leads Lucas to the brink of death, where he is offered an extraordinary opportunity: a second chance to rewrite his story. Waking up as his 12-year-old self, Lucas finds himself back in his childhood bedroom, armed with the memories, wisdom, and pain of his past life. With his talent and passion reignited, he vows to do things differently this time—on and off the court.

Ryu Ji-Ho was nothing more than a third-rate director, trapped in the shadows of his own failures. But when fate handed him a second chance, he was reborn with an unbreakable resolve. This time, Ryu Ji-Ho wasn't just dreaming; he was building an empire. From the cutthroat Korean film industry to the dazzling lights of Hollywood, he crafted his story with a sharp vision and a courage that knew no bounds. Yet, behind the glittering façade of his career lay a dark secret, one that threatened to destroy everything he had painstakingly built. With enemies lurking around every corner, Ryu Ji-Ho was forced to confront his past and make a choice—between the intoxicating glory of success or the inevitable downfall that awaited him.

Never would have thought that the CEO of a Silicon Valley unicorn company, Austin, the youngest millionaire in the history of the United States, would be reborn. After waking up, he found himself back as a senior in high school. Standing once again at the crossroads of life, Austin was torn. Should he follow the same path and become a millionaire as planned, or should he make an extra effort to add more zeros to his personal wealth, while also possibly changing the course of history?

In a Dystopian Future that has discovered Mana, fantasy elements such as Magic, Monsters, Otherworldly Beings, and Gods have become real, merging with the modern era. Leading it are unique individuals, they came from separate tales, full of hardships and trials, and at the same time, amazing stories. No matter what their differences are, The Kings have banded together to lead this new era of reality. Magic that can create anything from nothing, it could either sprout good or evil in a person. Monsters from the storybook come to life, to run rampant. Other Worlds that also carry lifeforms, and Gods that were only believed to be concepts that religions devote for, now reign over all mortals. What really is Magic? Why was it the catalyst for all of these fantastical elements to come to life? Who orchestrated all of this? And who are The Kings who will lead humanity to this era?

He is also divorcee I am also divorcee, What do you think about our love story?

Faris were always bullied by his classmate since freshman because of being weak. Oneday, the entire class was summon this “other world” where they were asked to help defeat the demon lord. Everyone will recieve ability to help them kill the demon lord. Faris thought he can finally start a new life without being bully by anyone. Or so he thought… His ability is [Ability: Locked]. He can't use his ability because of an unknown condition. When the class knew he has no ability, he is constantly beaten and abuse for the whole time for 5 years until their fight with the demon lord began. After they have won, the country has no need for Faris. His classmate that he never thought as once, killed him in the cruelest way after defeating the demon lord. Suddenly a notification appear, [The condition has been met: Death] [You will restart your life with Hypnosys Ability]. This is where the story truly started. Read the novel to know what happens next.

Elise unexpectedly got reunited with the child she thought she had lost. Looking at the man before her who had abandoned her and stolen her child, she felt nothing but hatred. Roman had never cared about the woman he had slept with. For him, she was just a woman his mother had found to sleep with him. Even after finding out that she had died while giving birth to his child, he was indifferent. But once he started interacting with her, he couldn’t stop his rapidly growing attraction. Elise: I want to take full custody of my child Roman: Why don’t you take us both?

The life of a small town boy takes a dramatic turn after a life-threatening car accident leads to an expiramental procedure. Soon after he discovers the surgery that saved his life left him with extraordinary abilities, he's forced to flee the only home he's ever known as a dangerous conspiracy unravels with him at the center.

Tragedy strikes, but Drey Edward and his classmates are given a second chance. What will they do in this new life, will they follow the will of others in this dangerous new world to save it from destruction, or make their own way through the uncharted.

Stuck in a mundane finance job and burdened by his father’s high expectations, Alex Han feels like a failure. When an alien observer mistakenly abducts him while trying to capture an ant, Alex finds himself thrust into an unexpected adventure. In a panic, he activates what he thinks is an escape pod, only to discover it’s a time machine that fuses him with a pair of futuristic headphones—now the alien’s makeshift form. As the duo navigates Alex’s earlier years, they must confront their insecurities and prove Alex’s significance to the future. With the help of his foul-mouthed extraterrestrial companion, Alex learns that true worth comes from within—even if it takes a chaotic journey through time to discover it.

Cyrus was a man who was born into poverty and had to learn how to fend for himself on his own. His parents struggled to find a way to make ends meet, so he had to resort to petty theft and deception in order to keep himself alive. As time went on, he began to lose sight of who he truly was, which was protecting his family from the cruelty of the world. All he could think of was how to become wealthier and wealthier, no matter the cost. Through a combination of charm, manipulation, and ruthlessness, Cyrus clawed his way to success, only for it to be taken away from him after he was brutally crushed by the poor architectural designs of his apartment complex. It seemed death wasn't the end for him when he came face-to-face with a god who called himself Omnixis. They were able to make a deal that he has no recollection of, and he was reborn as Cyrus Moreno in the world of Elyria.

First love doesn't always end with a happy ending. For the happiness of the woman he loves, he wilingly let her go to another man. Since then, his heart is closed and love is only a game of feelings for him. Why should he waste his time by falling in love with someone else? Their first meeting started with a blind date where she stood him up. Fate decided to mess with their lives and they met again when she applied for a job at his company. There is no doubt that they feel something for each other, but would she be able to open his heart for love this time? After all, it is not easy to compete with the woman he has loved in his heart for 10 years. Excerpt: She stared into his eyes. "No matter how much you loved her in the past, from now on, there will only be me in your world. The unique me who will make you happy and make you forget the past. Wei Zhengsheng, I know you like me, and I hope you'll be satisfied with my existence." •••••• This is a continuation/sequel to My Little Sweet Wife, involving two secondary characters in there. Can be read as a stand-alone book, but for a better understanding, please read Book 1. • • • • English is not my first language, so please expect some grammatical errors in this book. • • • • Cherryiako's other books: » My Little Sweet Wife [Completed] » Sweet Beauty [Completed]

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.

Clay Frost, a career firefighter is having a terrible no good day, or year, or life. He finally hits his breaking point one day when he comes home and his wife has left to be with another. Drunk and ready to end it all. Staring into the abyss ready to leap. Clay wakes suddenly finding himself laying in a ditch in what looks like a medieval town. First time writing ever, be gentle, this is for fun.

Albi has always lived an empty troubled life, moving on with no purpose, or goal. After a certain incident he found himself in another world, and sharing his body with someone else? Who brought them here? And why? Whatever the reason may be, to Albi, and Bailey it's their Second Chance! This novel is being published both on Royal Road, and Webnovel.

Jolyn received a harsh rejection from her fiance and the head of their pack all because she was human. Humiliated and heartbroken, she decides to take her life however, fate had more in stored. She finds herself in the presence of a strange man who introduces himself as the Lycan King but most importantly - Her Father. Follow Jolyn's new life from rock bottom to royalty as she tends to her past feelings while looking forward to a possible bright future.

Amelia never thought the man she built her life with would betray her. But when David, her husband of ten years, casually hands her divorce papers and admits to an affair, her world collapses. Standing at the edge of despair, she contemplates the unthinkable. But then, a single thought pulls her back—her twins. They need her. And more than that, she needs to rebuild for them and for herself. Determined to start anew, Amelia takes her first shaky steps toward independence. It’s a lonely road, but her resolve grows with every challenge she faces—until a chance meeting changes everything. Enter Ethan, the powerful, enigmatic CEO whose world seems untouchable. Their connection is instant, but after all she's been through, Amelia guards her heart fiercely. Yet, behind his stoic exterior, Ethan sees Amelia's strength and vulnerability, and he's drawn to her in a way he can’t explain. As she fights for custody of her children, battles her ex-husband’s manipulations, and strives to rebuild her career, Amelia begins to realize that maybe she can have more than just survival—maybe she can have a second chance at love, too. But trust doesn’t come easily, and neither does the life she’s striving to create. “I’ll fight for what’s mine,” she says, her voice steady, even as her heart races. “Then I’ll be right beside you,” Ethan replies, offering more than just his power—he’s offering his heart.

"You are the only one that can make this happen. Take my virginity and all these ends. Do with me whatever you want." It is true when they say that 'anyone who goes around seeking darkness, will find the darkness and the darkness will end up consuming him. Or her.' This is the case of Princess Zamira who grows up with the knowledge that she is to rule her father's kingdom after his demise but everything takes a different turn after the throne falls into peril and becomes at risk of being taken away completely and the right to rule, lost. Everything is done to save the throne and the kingdom but every effort proves to be futile and now there is only one option left; and that is for the Princess to get married to an old tyrant king, Alvarez. Leaving Mira with no choice, she decides to go through with the marriage which is scheduled to hold at Alvarez's hotel. Before the wedding ceremony even began, Alvarez tries to forcefully have sex with her but Mira resists him and escapes. Without knowing where to run to that night, she inadvertently enters the suite of a well known mogul in the hotel and hides in the dark until the uproar about her search subsided. Just when she is about to leave the suite, she hears a deep voice coming out from the water, halting her and stopping every flow of life in her. "Who are you?" She makes a bold attempt to inquire of him. "I am Devile, and I am the second son of Satan." Came his fiery response. Despite the fear that crept in slowly inside of her, Mira has a little stroke of hope -- that maybe she has met him. The one who would save her from her unfortunate fate. But the question is; who exactly is this man and will he save her as she hopes or will he consume her with his darkness? ... WARNING!!! Erotic sex scenes in some chapters.

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