Johns Hopkins Creative Minds Fiction Contest

When a brilliant but twisted criminal known only as "The Puppeteer" begins manipulating innocent people into committing unthinkable crimes, a determined detective, Ken finds himself in a race against time. As the bodies pile up and the psychological warfare intensifies, Ken and his diverse team-a sharp forensic scientist, an empathetic profiler, and a tech-savvy hacker-must unravel the Puppeteer's intricate web of deceit. With every crime scene leaving chilling messages and clues, it becomes clear that this villain's endgame is far more sinister than they imagined. But the deeper they dig, the closer they come to uncovering shocking truths about the Puppeteer's past-and their own vulnerabilities. Can they stop this mastermind before more lives are destroyed, or will they become his next puppets in a deadly game? Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, Mind Puppeteer weaves mystery, suspense, and mind games into a tale of chilling brilliance.

Intrigued by the possibility of quick earnings, Jay Garrick, a 23-year-old graduate student, impulsively accepts a dubious job offer. However, this decision takes a harrowing turn when he is abducted and transported to an undisclosed facility. Unveiling the nature of the task, he realizes he's bound to infiltrate a stranger's consciousness and extract concealed information—an irreversible commitment. Within the enigmatic realm of another person's mind, Jay encounters a mysterious entity named X, the gatekeeper of sought-after knowledge. Despite repeated attempts to extract the information, he fails, plunging into a desperate quest for escape from this mental labyrinth. To break free, he's forced to engage in a series of challenges and games orchestrated by X, revealing a fantastical world teeming with dragons, magic, cities, and spaceships—transcending genres. As the stakes escalate, Jay grapples with unraveling the enigma that binds him to this alternate reality. Hidden within the recesses of his mind lies a profound mystery, intricately linked to his past and present. Determined to escape the clutches of his own psyche, Jay must decipher the underlying reasons for this surreal ordeal, ultimately striving to expose the truth that holds the key to his liberation. The question remains: Will he triumph in extracting the vital information and conquer the illusions within, or will he be ensnared forever in this kaleidoscopic maze of the mind?

Synopsis Kai, a shy and bullied high school student, finds his passion and talent for acting and martial arts. With the encouragement of his drama teacher, Mrs. Ndlovu, he auditions for the school play and lands the lead role. As he delves deeper into his training, he discovers he has a remarkable talent for memory and becomes a formidable fighter. Through his journey, Kai gains confidence, focus, and determination, transforming from a target for bullies to a true able mind, unstoppable in pursuing his dreams.

Lloyd terbangun di sebuah padang rumput tanpa ingatan bahkan pakaian, Ia mencari tahu mengapa dirinya bisa berada disana dan berusaha mengembalikan ingatannya yang hilang.

When a mysterious asteroid shatters in Earth's atmosphere, it rains down an alien virus that rewrites the rules of reality, unlocking psionic powers in random people across the world. Ordinary lives are overturned overnight as telekinesis, mind-reading, and abilities beyond comprehension become both gifts and curses. Governments rush to control these powers, twisted cults rise to worship them, and ordinary society begins to fracture. Red, a jaded retail worker, tries to keep his head down even as his own mind-reading abilities awaken. But his quiet life is shattered when he discovers a twisted ritual in the woods near his home—and realizes that humanity's newfound powers have awakened ancient, malevolent forces that hunger for chaos. Amidst all of this, he crosses paths with Jinx, a cunning and mischievous goblin girl with a murky past and sharp survival instincts, who's determined to make her way in this strange new world no matter the cost. As the two of them navigate a world turned hostile, Red and Jinx find themselves hunted by shadowy government agents, ensnared by cultists with their own dark designs, and haunted by monstrous entities born from psionic nightmares. With society unraveling and an unseen war brewing between powerful factions, Red and Jinx have only one choice: to become stronger, fight back, and protect themselves and each other—before they're consumed by the forces they've unleashed.

Centuries ago, a mysterious energy called "Mana" revolutionized society, but it led humans to face an unprecedented crisis: the "Great Fall". After centuries of intensive use of mana, flora and fauna mutated, becoming more powerful and intelligent. Confronted with this threat, humanity takes refuge in the bastions, the 21 fortresses, to survive. Humans also begin to mutate, developing greater physical and intellectual abilities, as well as special powers called "systems" and "stigmata". However, a scientist warns of an even more devastating imminent threat: insects, organized and cruel, will mutate in turn. To counter this imminent threat, humans begin to study the beasts and learn to cultivate Mana like them. Mana exercises are created to accelerate this process and copy some of the characteristics, but changing exercises is difficult and risky. As the world struggles for survival, Rin, a semi-awakened with the power to perceive everything around him, finds himself at the heart of this turmoil, determined to find his place in a world in chaos and to protect those he loves from the surrounding dangers. ***************************************** Participate in WSA 2024

(Warning 18+) Zuri is forced to obey the wishes of her father, who wants her to marry Liam Hayes, a wealthy man she has never met. Rumor has it that Liam is an ugly, scarred old man who abuses the women around him. After breaking up with her boyfriend, Zuri had a drunken accident. When she woke up, she could suddenly hear other people's thoughts! She could hear what the nurses caring for her were thinking, even if they didn't say it. This strange incident added to Zuri's burden. Despite the accident, her father's decision has not changed. Zuri must still marry Liam, an old and fat man she has never met. What will happen to Zuri? Will she find happiness in this forced marriage? Or will she be trapped in a never-ending nightmare?

Until his bicycle accident sent him tumbling backward in time, seventeen-year-old Jack Thompson lived a pretty ordinary life in modern-day America. Now reincarnated as Bataar, the son of a Mongol warrior in 12th-century Central Asia, Jack is confronted by the unforgiving realities of nomadic life on the steppes while struggling to come to terms with memories of his former life.

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Gray World is dominated by the will of Gods and thrives under the control of iron gears and steam. It is a place where faith is not a passive devotion but a currency—traded, bought, and sold by churches that wield their gods' influence as weapons. It is a place where value is absolute, value is everything, shaping every belief and controlling every life. Run by ironclad reign of Church of Steel, every life here reeks of smoke and decay, while the Church of Sacrifice whispers promises of salvation through pain and sacrifice. Yet, amidst this ever existing Gods of sacrifice, iron, and decay, a new God descends—one who was once known as The Faceless One, God of Confusion, Keeper of secrets, Messiah of messengers by en masse: the God of Fiction. God of Fiction, Ashur, reincarnates after dying by the wiles of God of Sacrifice and others. Unlike other gods, Ashur, does not demand worship through suffering or material devotion. Instead, he brings something far more dangerous: the ability to weave fantasies into existence, to blur the line between fiction and reality. "Is fiction not a truth waiting to be realized?" Whispers spread among the people—rumors of a church that doesn't preach, of a god who offers not suffering but something far more seductive: choice. They speak of dreams too vivid to be mere illusions and realities that seem to bend to their imaginations. What is fiction, if not another form of reality? When the masses begin to believe, does belief not shape the world itself? As his own proclamation goes— [To not exist does not mean one truly does not exist, for to be known is also a form of existence.] ﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌ [This book has been dropped] [If you want to read something after it, I would recommend, “Death Game: Beyond Reality“]

[R18 - Mature content] Nina, an elite agent with mind-reading capabilities is sent to historical kingdom of another dimension as part of a mission. She takes over the body of Crown Princess Emilia Ravenswood who was unloved by her arranged husband, Crown Prince Alistair Velmont. In this world, Nina has changed her demeanor to be supportive towards Crown Prince Alistair Velmont, contrasting Emilia's original clingy and jealous personality. However, the kingdom is buzzing with gossip about the prince's love for Selene, Emilia's lady-in-waiting, causing concern for the royal bloodline and leading to an arranged "honeymoon" for the couple. Nina, as Emilia, has agreed to cooperate with Alistair and made a deal for him to marry Selene as his second wife after their royal duties are fulfilled. But, no one knows the "honeymoon" may provide an opportunity for a deeper relationship between Emilia and Alistair, possibly leading to an unexpected bond.

There are those books, where readers are always pining for a happy ending. And there are those where reader are always crossing their fingers hoping another character doesn’t end up dead in the next chapter. The book Zen had picked up that evening was part of the latter. A world where the king had gotten his throne by killing his whole family, and no character had the certainty to survive till the end. Who would want to live in such a cruel world? . “Lord Sepehr, it’s time to wake up.” Zen didn’t bother paying attention to the unfamiliar voice. “His Highness Ambrose has summoned you. Please get up.” Who? Who was taking the cruel prince’s name early in the morning? “Lord Sepehr, I know you’re awake. Please get up before the head maid gets here.” Who the hell is Sepehr? *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Inspiration was taken from: Webnovel Weekly contest prompt: Transmigrating from a modern world into a historical setting is hard enough, but what happens when you realize you can read the minds of those you come in close contact with? MC is a web novel reader who ends up in the book he has been reading, where the cruel crown prince is set to kill the king and queen! As he tries to change the crown prince, a physical contact causes MC to read the prince's mind. He's in love with him?

A collection of short stories to allow others to read them.

Girl's dream meant to destroy "monsters are not inside us we are the monsters.

This story explains and shows my mind on bad days or thoughts, I hope this short story can help unfold you’re thoughts and make you feel better.

The vast scale of our universe has lead us to believe that we must be alone. However, this isn't the case. Fane, a member of a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, is suddenly summoned to a medieval world, reminiscent of Old Earth's Dark Ages. On the surface, kingdoms wage endless wars, while beneath, a mysterious dungeon sprawls, its labyrinthine corridors constantly shifting like the gears of a clock. Yet, this world is not the only one drawn into the chaos. Two others have also been pulled into the fray, bringing with them powerful crystalline mages and ancient gods long thought forgotten. Now, Fane must fight to survive alongside native warriors and foreign entities alike, all while unraveling the cryptic mysteries of this strange and dangerous realm. Survival is only the beginning - deciphering the truth could change everything. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello! Thanks for checking out my work! I'm not the greatest author, but I plan to consistently update this project, even if I have to write significantly slower than what you typically find on this platform. (My apologies!) Below, you will find some key notes that might be nice to see before becoming invested. PACE: 1 ch/week For now, I plan to write roughly 1 chapter / week. However, this might change in the future as I acclimate to writing more frequently. (Or if this story randomly becomes very successful.) MONEY: At least first 50 ch FREE I know I just mentioned this story becoming "successful", which typically entails paying the author and bla bla bla. BUT! I like the idea of this just being my story with no hooks or lines for a while. I plan to make the greater first chunk of the story free. TRENDS: ~~Overpowered~~ Honestly, I hate the concept of things being "overpowered". It reminds me of the first time I hacked my favorite childhood videogame. (It sucked the fun out of it completely.) That being said, I want this story to involve genuine challenges that take effort or risk to overcome. GENRE: Action, Mystery I would like this story to focus primarily around Action and Mystery. There might be some mild things tossed into the fray like comedy and romance, but don't expect anything too raunchy. DISCORD: -not yet implemented- I may eventually start a discord for this story. It could make a good library for supporting lore or artwork, as well as a place for people to discuss their theories or leave feedback. For now, this discord doesn't yet exist, but I will update you here when/if that changes. OTHER STORIES: Paused A few of you may have known me from my previous stories. I know, you may be pretty bummed that I haven't updated either in a really long time. There were some pretty hefty flaws in those stories that I kind of beat myself up over. (I actually formed this story while trying to restructure the surface world for 'Reincarnated as a Haunted Machine'.) For now, this will be my only work, as the world I live in has become rather complicated in recent years. Perhaps at some point, I will return to my other works, but for the foreseeable future, this story will be my one true love.

In a college setting, Lucas Miller finds himself haunted by fragmented memories and fleeting whispers that hint at a past he can't quite recall. As he embarks on a journey to decipher these echoes, he realizes that the secrets of his past may hold the answers to the mysteries surrounding his friends. The shadows of forgotten memories cast a hazy veil over the present, while newfound revelations and unexpected allies help guide Lucas through the maze of his own mind.

This collection of curated short stories spans several genres, including science fiction, surrealism, absurdism, nihilism, fantasy, horror and comedy. P.S.: This is an Anthology.

"What are you doing in here" she heard a cold angry voice in the small dark room."w-w- who is there " she stuttred looking around to see who is it, and 'click' the lights came on, her eyes widened in horror on realizing the locker room she ran into. She tried hard not to drool on his shirtless sweaty body and tatoo's,cause she ran away from a dog only to end up in a lions den. Such bad luck."a..a ..a"she said trying to find the right words." Am sorry I'll leave immediately" she said trying to bolt out of there but her arm was held in a firm grip. His dark eyes starring down at her with a sinister smile. "You wanna go just like that"he asked and tilt his head, her heart dropped into her stomach. She just got into a more bigger trouble. Jasmin snow a simple carefree girl,daughter of a multi billionaire who craves for a new environment, a new life a new highschool,where no one knows her as the billionaires daughter,she wanna have true friends.her wish finally came true as her family of three moved to new York ,and there she begins a new life in a new school,she thought she could finally have peace,but everything changed when she came across the wolves. Who are the wolves ? Will she find the peace she desires or will she be entangled in the games of love deception and lust. Find out in this interesting ride of teen highschool love

With a snap of his fingers, they dance to his tune. With the quirk of his lips, they turn numb. With the tap of his toe, they kneel to him. He can control their every thought, emotion, and movement. Manipulate their very lives. None can escape his grasp. *** Ian woke up one day confused to see the unfamiliar yet familiar surroundings. Once this was his home, when it was no more he got lost. He lost everything. Now everything is back. A burning starlight lit in his cold eyes, promising to burn all his enemies. He would never allow his home to be destroyed again. Not this time. He was back. And this time, he would control their lives just like they controlled his.

Shadow of the Shattered Veil is a beloved story about a young hero that captivated many. But then, inexplicably, it vanished from the face of the earth. All traces of its history and existence disappeared, leaving no memory of it-except for one person. A young aspiring novelist, determined to succeed, seized the opportunity and recreated the entire story in his own way to profit from its mysterious disappearance. Just as he began to enjoy his success, he received a message from the original author. In an instant, he found himself transported into the world of the novel.