Strands International Flash Fiction Competition

She makes me feel hate, anger, desire, lust and something even more dangerous – love. ***** Amelia (Amy) Shawls, the legitimate and perfect princess of real estate mogul, and serving senator, Gregory Shawls, had it all –wealth, beauty, brain and a fiance who doted on her. But amidst her plenty admirers and few haters, were her vile stepmother and her envious stepsister, who sought to destroy her and take away her inheritance. Amelia's seemingly perfect life took a dark and scary turn on the eve before her celebrity marriage, when she gets a text message from her fiance, Jerry, asking her to meet him up at their favourite restaurant. On her way, Amelia is kidnapped and taken to an unknown location where she narrowly escapes her abductors only to end up crashing into a river. When Amelia finally regained consciousness a week later, she discovered that her life and everything she ever loved and worked for had been stolen from her by those who claimed to love her. Vengeful, she strikes a deal with the handsome but vicious devil, who rescued her from the jaws of death. ----- Meet Blaze Anderson, the charming but ruthless CEO of the Andex group. His heart is as cold as ice and his mere name caves terror in the heart of people. Blaze harboured a deep resentment against Amelia's entire family and would stop at nothing to see all of them, including Amelia destroyed. What would happen when the line between deep hatred and passion slowly thins out? Would Amelia ever consent to love after learning the bitter truth behind Blaze's assistance?

(Top-tier pampering novel) "This ring is worth thirty million, so buying one "seed" from you should be a good deal." Lin Xu had never imagined that one day he would be directly negotiated with about his price. "Your genes are not bad; I quite appreciate them." "Your body is in great shape, surely capable of producing a son at once, and three within three years." Alright, this woman approached him not because of love, but because he was a suitable tool. He understood, he knew all that... But gradually, why was he no longer willing? "Su Tingyan, explain this to me clearly. Aside from having good genes, do I have no other good qualities?" “Good qualities... Well... does being filthy rich count?” "..." All the socialites in Beijing knew that Lin Family's top man, Lin Xu, had a wife with a terrible reputation. Committing murder, arson, engaging in all kinds of evil, she had been disowned by the Lin Family, fought publicly with socialites, and resorted to unscrupulous means to fight for property with unabashed justification. But... The moment someone dared speak ill of her... "I just love how trashy she is!"

The nominal mother actually intended to marry her off to an old man as a concubine! Song Weiyi was furious, and without further ado, she married a poor man.

Born into one of the wealthiest families in the country, Layla Rosenzweig's true identity is taken away at the time of her birth by the mistress of her father.  She is forced to live as the illegitimate daughter of the Rosenzweig Family. Everyone treats her no less than an outsider in her own house.  "This is mine. That is mine. In fact, everything is mine," Layla's half-sister told her.   Everything that belonged to Layla is given to her half-sister, including her boyfriend.  Then, she is forced to marry her ex-boyfriend's ruthless uncle, Lucius De Salvo, the most terrifying man in the country.   Lucius De Salvo is known for his ruthless ways to get his work done. His name is enough to terrify people. It is said that he is a man devoid of emotions. He will find pleasure in people's pain and misery. He loves to torment those who come under his radar.  But why is he so lovely to Layla? Or is it just a pretense? "Are you ready for the wedding night, Darling?" Lucius asked. “I've desired you for a long time.”  “What?” Layla was shocked. “Why would you?”  “Because you are Layla Rosenzweig. The woman I like.” With that, he captured her mouth for a passionate kiss. ~~~~~ **Cover Is Mine** Follow me on Instagram: rayoflight_pcy

"Rebirth of a Forgotten Soul" Born into a cold, loveless family, the protagonist spends his short life striving for approval that never comes. Gifted but burdened, he excels in everything—academics, business, and even martial arts—only to remain invisible to his parents. Diagnosed with a rare, incurable disease at 15, he accepts his inevitable fate, dying alone in a sterile hospital room, abandoned even on his birthday. But death is not the end. Instead of the oblivion he longs for, he awakens to the unfamiliar world of nobility, no longer a dying boy but a newborn child. However, this so-called second chance is not a blessing. His new mother, a breathtakingly beautiful noblewoman, looks at him with utter disgust, loathing the very sight of his crimson eyes—eyes that remind her of a man she despises. As he takes in his new reality, the pain of his past life lingers. Will he be forced to relive the same cycle of neglect and loneliness? Or will this new world offer him a purpose beyond simply surviving? With memories of his previous life intact, he faces an uncertain future in a world filled with power, intrigue, and aristocratic disdain. Reborn not as a hero or a savior, but as an unwanted child, his journey begins anew—one where he must carve out his own destiny, or be forgotten once again.

"Who knew the key to surviving a deadly island was... well, charm? Guess I’ve got a superpower after all." – Lucas. When a school field trip takes a disastrous turn, Lucas Carter and his classmates find themselves stranded on a remote, uncharted island. W ith no rescue in sight and the wilds teeming with danger, survival becomes a brutal challenge. But when Lucas awakens the Harem Survival System, everything changes. The system is as bizarre as it is powerful: for every woman Lucas seduces, he gains extraordinary survival skills and critical resources. From hunting and crafting to strategic foresight, each intimate connection gives him the tools to outwit the island’s many threats. As Lucas grows stronger and more capable, the dynamics among his classmates shift. Friendships turn into alliances, jealousy brews in the shadows, and the boundaries between survival and desire blur. Meanwhile, the island itself hides secrets far more dangerous than its untamed wilderness.

A colony ship bound for Alpha Centauri crash-lands on an unknown planet. Captain Roseanne Parker and her surviving crew must navigate the harsh, alien environment while uncovering the mystery of what led to their disaster. As they attempt to restore communications and secure their survival, they realize they are not alone, both on the planet and in the larger interstellar conflict that has unfolded in their absence.

"What are you thinking about?" "I'm thinking about a guy." Jun Mo stopped in the middle of a deep kiss and sighed. His lips began to form a smile, but his fierce glare said otherwise. Possessiveness and jealousy spread across his sculpted face. "Will you tell me his name?" His easygoing and languid voice reached her ears. "Why?" "So that I can kill him."

Dive into the fractured cosmos, In the cold vacuum of space. No one can hear you scream...but they can hear your stories. These aren't tales of glittering utopias or heroic starfleets.

Two unlucky men, Kevin and Ted, appear on a train one day with their respective injuries and tell each other their insane and ridiculous stories to each other while chaos happens around them.

What happens when the group of teens plans a party on the beach around a year after the camping accident? As they drive onto the ferry, a terrible storm passes overhead. Unable to get all the cars off of the boat they become lost out at sea. Will they make it home? Or will they die before the rescue team can find them? Book three of The Lost series.

Trapped on a billionaire’s private island. A hurricane raging outside. And a passion neither of them saw coming. When fierce environmental scientist Juniper Hale is forced into a reluctant partnership with Adrian Blackwood, a powerful tech mogul who sees the world in numbers and profits, sparks fly and not the good kind. Their partnership is a ticking time bomb, she’s prepared for battle, not romance. Their clashes turn into a war of wills, but when a deadly storm leaves them stranded together, their hatred transforms into something far more dangerous. Secrets from Juniper’s past threaten to unravel her, while Adrian’s empire teeters on the edge of destruction. In a game where trust is a currency neither is willing to spend, will they survive the storm…or be consumed by it.

First-year high school student, Bara Azam is in awe with the development of new gaming technology. He and his friends play popular First Person-Shooter Arcade Style set in 2020s Modern Combat, Flash Bang and Dash.

"Schau, Michael! Es ist ein Delphin!" Ich traute meinen Augen nicht, als das schöne Meerestier aus dem Wasser sprang. Wir lachten beide, aber als ich ihm in die Augen sah, war das Einzige, woran ich denken konnte, wie sehr ich wollte, dass er mich küsste. Wenn er nur nicht der Vater meiner besten Freundin wäre.... Shelby macht den Urlaub ihres Lebens auf der Jacht ihrer Freundin Lauren, aber als sie dort ankommt, entdeckt sie, dass Lauren verlobt ist - mit ihrem Ex-Freund. Er hatte Shelby seit Monaten mit Lauren betrogen. Obendrein wird Shelby von Laurens hochnäsigen Freunden schikaniert und bekommt ein schlechtes Gewissen, weil sie arm ist. Das einzig Gute an dieser Reise ist Michael. Er ist so freundlich, rücksichtsvoll und gutaussehend. Und Shelby glaubt, dass er auch an ihr interessiert sein könnte. Aber... er ist zufällig Laurens Vater. Werden Shelby und Michael sich ihre wahren Gefühle eingestehen, oder wird sie sich immer nach ihrem milliardenschweren Beach-Daddy sehnen? Longing for the Beach Billionaire Daddy stammt von Scarlett Rossi, einer Autorin von eGlobal Creative Publishing.

Kazukai gets killed while defending his friend, how typical. BUT he gets 3 wishes with reincarnation and what does he do? Messes up the timeline? Makes it better? You'll have to find out. Inspired by "Nah I'd Adapt"

Benedict Alessio stands out from other school children due to his multifaceted personality which people said that it was an attribute of his "opulent" family history. (Like some OP guy you like) But when he unexpectedly enters a questionable international art contest his life takes a tragic turn. As a result of this incident, he finds himself in an odd situation where fantasy and reality collide and characters from various realms fight frantically. To go back to his world personal world, Benedict must eventually use his unique skills and heritage to navigate this world and- [Due to circumstances, this synopsis was interfered with by the author to say that this isn't the first part and soon the other stories will be released] [The author smiles but slightly undecided] [The author asks for help in reviews and votes] [The author needs a job and asks for sponsorship] [*the author seems greedy*]

Does anyone expect to see DEATH on their birthday? No. She neither. But she saw. And not just one or two but the death of her entire family. She like anyone else also wanted to enjoy that special day when she was supposed to be the happiest. Her Birthday. But it turned out to be one of the saddest and most painful days of her life. Then what? She was supposed to feel devastated and have a trauma that would take ages to get used to right? But alas! The poor child did not even have time to grieve. Another tragedy hit her. After losing her family she was only left with her best buddy. But as luck would have it she also lost her in the most cruel way possible. A second trauma scarred the life of the tiny child who had just reached the age to understand the world. But that was still not the end. It looked like she was in the middle of a tragic ocean where wave after wave of miserable experiences crashed into her one after another. On top of that, she seemed to be some kind of evil force that sucked the life out of everyone who showed her kindness. Thus at the age of five, she learnt her lesson to be independent in the harshest ways possible from Life. But those experiences made the once helpless and weak girl, the strong, independent and powerful woman she is today, Olivia Basu. Since then she kept all her actions in control until that one encounter at VN High School during her mission as an undercover student named Ankita Dey. ______________ This story consists of several side couples some of whom belong to the LGBTQ+ community. This is a slow burn. Contains mature content. THE COVER PHOTO IS FROM PINTEREST

When Seo Joo-won, a fresh-faced intern, steps into the sleek world of Hanlim Corporation, he never expects to catch the eye of Kim Joon-ho, the enigmatic CEO known for his cold demeanor and sharp wit. As professional boundaries blur and forbidden desires ignite, Joo-won must navigate a dangerous game of power, passion, and secrecy where one wrong move could cost him everything.

Evelina Moore has spent her life enduring hardship at the hands of her own family. After her mother’s mysterious death, she was left under the control of a manipulative father and stepmother who stripped away her inheritance and cut her off from her maternal family. Even betrayed by her fiancé, Liam Hayes, Evelina refuses to let her spirit be broken. When her stepsister’s arranged marriage to the nation’s wealthiest family falls apart on the wedding day, Evelina is forced to take her place at the altar. She finds herself wed to Leone Hargrave, an elusive heir surrounded by rumors of a cold, untouchable demeanor and even disfigurement. Yet, to her surprise, Evelina encounters a man of striking presence and unexpected gentleness. Bound by a marriage neither anticipated, will Evelina’s warmth break through Leone’s guarded heart? And could he become the protector she’s always needed, helping her reclaim the legacy that was stolen from her? ___ Thanks for picking up this book. You won't regret it! Also please check out my newest novel' Living a Glamorous Life As Lady Barberini FYI, I made both covers!

Xander’s life is going great until the witch who raised him, Bluebie, falls ill. There’s only one way to save her- gain the trust and prove he’s worthy to the fae. However, the fae are known for trusting no one and tricking more. Their kingdom is also extremely far away from Xander’s cabin. And though he plans to marry a girl from the nearby village, the faerie boy he travels with becomes more and more intriguing...

Each chapter contains different stories

[please support with gold ticket and gifts, In a world where magic and internal energy coexist with monsters and demons, Veer, an 18-year-old boy from Earth, finds himself transported to a new dimension after a mysterious experiment gone wrong. Presented with a life-altering choice by a divine being, Veer opts to embark on a thrilling journey in this unfamiliar realm. Now inhabiting the body of a young boy, Veer discovers his extraordinary ability to control both mana and internal energy. As he navigates his way through this world devoid of gods, demons, monsters, and dragons, Veer realizes he possesses unparalleled power and potential. This is a tale of Veer's exploration of a world brimming with magic, cultivation, and supernatural phenomena. With his newfound abilities, Veer strives to unravel the mysteries of his existence, uncover his true destiny, and face the challenges that lie ahead. Along the way, he will encounter friends and foes, navigate political intrigues, and confront formidable adversaries in his quest for self-discovery and triumph. Join Veer on an exhilarating adventure filled with thrilling battles, personal growth, and unexpected twists. Will Veer harness his unique gifts to become a legendary figure in this world? Will he uncover the truth behind his arrival and the secrets that bind the realms together? Embark on this epic journey as Veer navigates the realms of magic, monsters, and cultivation, forging his own path and shaping the fate of the world itself.

"What are you thinking about?" "I'm thinking about a guy." He stopped in the middle of a deep kiss and sighed. His lips began to form a smile, but his fierce glare said otherwise. Possessiveness and jealousy spread across his sculpted face. "Will you tell me his name?" His easygoing and languid voice reached her ears. "Why?" "So that I can kill him."

Exiled due to an internal betrayal, Gianna, a former vampire clan leader, finds refuge in Immerstad, a land untouched by vampire rule. Her precarious situation worsens when Kurtis, a betrayer from her clan, seizes power. In this vulnerable state, she's rescued by Tohpati, a wealthy businessman, who offers protection in exchange for her servitude. This deal forces Gianna to confront her pride and adapt to survive, providing a glimmer of hope for reclaiming her lost status.

Shawn Pendragon, a seventeen-year-old boy, was living an ordinary life on earth. He was a student at Jefferson High School. Just like other people, he had a low profile. He loved keeping things private, never posting on social media about what was going on in his life, and never trusting anyone, not even his own family and closest friends. That day, about one o'clock in the afternoon, Shawn and his best friend, Justin Meyer, were crossing the highway when a rushing ambulance suddenly appeared. His friend managed to survive, but he was unfortunately hit and died on the spot. That ambulance didn't have a chance to bring him to a hospital; he was brought to a morgue instead. "Where am I?" Shawn wondered when he opened his eyes and found out he was lost in the middle of nowhere. It was a place he had never been—the place where his new journey was about to begin.

Lucas’ dad understands the importance of a supportive woman to a man’s success and so he’s determined to make his son find such a woman…… but the question is, does Lucas think so too??

A story about a young boy named Jonathan Daniels. He's an ordinary boy with no outstanding talents. But one day, he's randomly summoned to an unknown island with people that he's never met before. They all say the same thing, and they're now in a competition to decide who'll leave as the champion.