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WSA 2025 ENTRY! She was a princess – the proud rose of the empire. He was the Duke of the North – as cold and distant as the snow-covered land he ruled. Bound by a marriage neither could refuse. No love – no warmth – not even hope. Only an alliance forged in power and gain. And yet… Can love take root in a land frozen to its soul? Like the blue rose that blooms but once a year, During the final moon of winter, In a sacred land where the Moon Goddess sleeps beneath the ice, Waiting for the one she loves to return and awaken her heart.

Whispers Beneath the Loud Moon Dark Fantasy | Enemies-to-Lovers | Soul-Shard Quest | Erotic Tension Betrayed. Shattered. Cursed. Clive was supposed to be a hero. Instead, his soul was broken to seal away a god—and the witch Maedra made sure he lived to regret it. Now he hunts the scattered fragments of himself, each one buried in monsters, memories, and desire. A half-nude warrior woman created by Maedra joins him, her body a weapon, her motives unknown. A silver-haired flirt stalks his path, her secrets sharp as her smile. And his only companion? A snarky talking skull who may be more than he seems. Beneath the Loud Moon, lust burns, lies twist, and every shard recovered makes Clive less human—and more dangerous. Can he reclaim himself before the truth breaks him again?

When renowned forensic linguist Aanya Roy is called in to decode a series of mysterious letters written in a forgotten language, she steps into a case that feels eerily familiar. The words are strange, poetic — and somehow seem to echo with fragments of her past. Working alongside the quiet and guarded Inspector Karan Malhotra, Aanya finds herself drawn into a web of hidden codes, buried memories, and secrets that refuse to stay silent. As the investigation deepens, so does her entanglement — not just with the case, but with the man assigned to protect it. But some scripts aren’t meant to be read. And some truths weren’t meant to be found. The Shadows Beneath Us is a gripping and lyrical romance thriller that explores how trauma speaks in silence, how love can unravel in layers, and how the past always leaves something written between the lines.

In a world scarred by fire and shadow, where the sky burns with the dying light of a forgotten age, Mara is one of the last Keepers—guardians of secrets whispered beneath the ember sky. Haunted by memories of a lost family and driven by a mysterious call she can’t ignore, Mara embarks on a journey across a fractured land where danger lurks in every shadow. As whispers of rebellion and ancient magic rise from the ashes, Mara must unravel the truth behind the Ember Sky’s curse—and confront a power that threatens to consume everything she loves. Betrayal, hope, and sacrifice intertwine in a tale where the past’s darkest secrets hold the key to the future. In “Whispers Beneath the Ember Sky,” the fate of a broken world rests on the courage of one girl willing to listen when the silence speaks. ---

"Born into a ruthless world, Elyar is the son of a merciless gang leader. When he's forced to lure a genius hacker girl into their trap... he unexpectedly falls for her. But can light survive in the heart of darkness, or will fate destroy them both?"

I moved into this house for peace. What I found was a voice — whispering beneath the floorboards. At first, I thought it was in my head. Sleep-deprived illusions, the old wood creaking. But the voice grew louder. It called my name. It told me things only I should know. It begged. It threatened. It wept. And every time I listened... I changed. As days blur into nights and reality slips through the cracks, I no longer know if I’m the only one living here. Or if the house is alive — feeding on me, molding me, watching me. This is not just a haunting. This is a descent — into the darkest parts of a mind, and a house that refuses to let go. You might hear them too, once you start reading. But be warned… The deeper you listen, the louder they become.

He believes in purpose. She believes in power. Neither believes in love — until they collide. When idealistic nonprofit founder Will Bennett locks eyes with Eliza Darcy, the tech world's coldest CEO, it's not sparks that fly — it's shrapnel. She calls his life’s work charity cosplay. He calls her emotionless corporate ice. But fate—and a high-stakes pitch—throws them back together. Behind her glass empire and polished armor, Eliza hides a past built on abandonment and ambition. She’s clawed her way to the top by trusting no one and feeling nothing. Will? He builds futures from the ground up, with nothing but heart, grit, and maddening optimism. Their attraction is inconvenient. Their chemistry is undeniable. And when secrets, scandals, and a media storm threaten everything they know, both must choose: Hold their pride. Or risk it all to melt the ice between them. Slow-burn. Sharp banter. Soul-deep connection. Beneath Her Ice is a steamy enemies-to-lovers CEO romance about breaking barriers, rewriting power, and choosing vulnerability in a world that worships control.

She was hired by fate. He was broken by ambition. Together, they’ll rewrite each other’s worlds. Amara Selwyn never imagined that a part-time assistant job to an elderly gentleman in Kensington would change her life forever. A struggling student with a bright spirit and big dreams, Amara is determined to carve her own path despite financial hardships. Caden Whitmore is a brilliant, ruthless billionaire CEO in his mid-thirties a man whose name commands respect in boardrooms and admiration in social circles. Known for his talent, power, and magnetic charm, Caden’s reputation precedes him. Women are drawn to him, but he changes partners as easily as he changes suits. His relationships never last, yet no one dares to break ties with him, bound by his influence and unyielding dominance. When an unexpected arrangement binds Amara and Caden in marriage, she is thrust into a glittering but ruthless world where power and wealth rule, and trust is scarce. Thrown into high society’s glare, hostile relatives, and the icy walls of a husband who guards his heart fiercely, Amara must find her strength and voice. Slowly, her warmth and unwavering spirit begin to crack Caden’s hardened exterior forcing him to confront the wounds beneath his fame and fortune. What started as a marriage of convenience soon becomes a journey of healing, passion, and transformation. But can love survive when both carry scars no money can erase?

In a palace veiled by silk and secrets, loyalty is a mask—and love can be deadly. Born into a noble family, Lianfu’s life shattered the night her household was massacred for uncovering a royal conspiracy. Mistaken for a servant girl, she survived—scarred, silenced, and blindfolded by fate. But death did not claim her… vengeance chose her. Now known only as A’fu, she returns years later as a cold and deadly shadow, hiding her identity beneath flowing black robes and a silk cloth covering her eyes. Her blade is silent. Her resolve, unshakable. By her side is Prince Xiao Liwei—once a disregarded son of the Emperor, now a poised warrior cloaked in white. Elegant and sharp as a drawn fan, he walks a path riddled with betrayal and hidden enemies. But behind his gentle gaze lies a fierce protector… and a heart drawn to the mystery that is A’fu. Together, they will unravel the truth. Together, they will fight to survive. But in a court of lies and masked killers, how much will love cost?

Whisperwood: The Curse Beneath Dark Fantasy • Gothic Mystery • Supernatural Horror Some towns hide secrets. Whisperwood is made of them. When Lyra arrives in the fog-choked town of Whisperwood, she expects to find answers about her missing mentor. What she finds instead is a curse older than the town itself—one that breathes through its people, rewrites their memories, and punishes those who remember. Guided by a quiet man with no past—and no name—Lyra begins peeling back layers of lies. But every truth they uncover changes the town around them. People vanish. Voices shift. History rewrites itself. Even Lyra begins to question what's real... and what the town wants her to forget. Somewhere in the heart of Whisperwood, something ancient is watching. And it remembers her. If she uncovers the truth, it will cost her everything. If she forgets… she becomes one of them.

Elena Moore enters Langston University with one goal: to excel. With a journalism scholarship and a coveted spot on the campus dance team, she has no time for nonsense—especially not from arrogant, smooth-talking basketball players who think the world revolves around them. But when she crosses paths with Aiden Cole—Langston’s star athlete and notorious campus flirt—her quiet plans take an unexpected detour. From their first encounter, Elena and Aiden are enemies in every sense. He mocks her, she challenges him, and sparks fly in all the wrong directions. But everything changes when they’re forced to work together on a semester-long debate project. The rivalry intensifies—until their arguments start to blur with undeniable chemistry. As late-night study sessions turn into lingering conversations and unspoken tension, Aiden finds himself drawn to the one girl who sees through his charm. And Elena begins to realize that beneath Aiden’s confident front is someone surprisingly real—and unexpectedly kind. But neither of them dares to admit the truth: they’re falling. Haunted by their own fears and hiding their feelings to protect their fragile friendship, both Elena and Aiden struggle to navigate the space between enemies and something more. As their bond deepens, Aiden’s flirtatious ways fade, replaced by a quiet protectiveness that catches Elena off guard. What he doesn’t know is that she’s hiding feelings of her own—and it’s only a matter of time before they both break. Meanwhile, Elena’s best friend, Rose, starts her own love story with Jordan, Aiden’s teammate—a boy who slowly but surely teaches her what it means to be seen, heard, and loved. With family, friendship, competition, and dreams at stake, Beneath the Rivalry is a sprawling, emotional university romance episodes filled with laughter, longing, heartbreak, and healing. What began as a feud becomes a slow-burning love story that neither saw coming—and one neither of them will ever forget. ---

Lorenzo Atlas is a man who built an empire with iron fists and ice in his veins. At the top of L&A Group of Companies, he’s a ruthless American tycoon feared in boardrooms and worshipped in bedrooms — until dawn comes and another nameless lover disappears from his sheets. For Lorenzo, love is weakness, trust is poison, and softness is a luxury his brutal past never allowed. Then comes Vanic Rov — twenty-one, bright-eyed, fresh out of college with dreams bigger than his fragile paycheck. As Lorenzo’s newly hired secretary, Vanic steps into a world of glass walls and sharp tongues, where one mistake can shatter everything. He’s innocent. Unpolished. Easy prey for a king like Lorenzo. But the more Lorenzo tries to break him — with cruel words, icy indifference, and humiliations that cut to the bone — the more Vanic refuses to shatter. Between the cold hallways and scorching stolen moments, sparks ignite where they shouldn’t: in hushed offices, in reckless confessions, in the secrets Lorenzo swore he’d bury forever. When jealousy, scandal, and the ghost of an ex-lover threaten to ruin what fragile trust they’ve built, Vanic must decide if loving a man like Lorenzo is worth his innocence — and Lorenzo must face the only truth he’s ever feared: that love might be the only empire worth surrendering for. From ruthless office games to moonlit honeymoons in Paris, from raw heartbreak to a family built in unexpected ways — Beneath the Atlas Empire is an erotic, emotional romance about cold kings, soft crowns, and the love that makes them human again.

Humans and Monsters have existed and rivalled each other since the nick of time. Despite the constant war, both sides remained almost equally as strong for a long time. However, the humans eventually lost and had to flee. They now live in self made caves in which they created cities to live in. And now, the different cities are trying to individually become strong enough to resurface, eradicating the Monsters once and for all to claim ownership of the planet itself. This novel follows a 16 years old boy named Noboru Ogawa, trying to conquer this accursed world and defy the boundaries fate has put on him.

He was never supposed to be here. Not again. Not watching her with that gaze. Not walking her halls like he still owned her. When Rhea Voss returns to her family's decaying estate after her mother's funeral, she’s ready to bury the past. But the past doesn’t stay dead—especially not when it looks like Lucien Vale. Tall. Dangerous. Untouchable. Lucien isn't just a ghost from her past—he's the man who taught her what it meant to want. To ache. To surrender. And now he's back, living under her roof, watching her every move with eyes that promise ruin. Rhea wants to hate him. She needs to love the man who sleeps in her bed—Adrian, safe and loyal. But every look from Lucien feels like a sin waiting to happen. The estate pulses with heat, memory, and secrets. And as Rhea loses herself between silken lies and stolen glances, one thing becomes clear: Lucien never left her. And this time, he’s not letting go. Desire has a price. And it starts with betrayal.

It is an amazing story focused on love, loyalty, and leadership, with fate and the power of the pack around every corner. The book centers on Leah, someone with a hidden past and an Omega, who finds a surprising link to Jacob Barduff, an Alpha. As a result, Leah upends the status quo and dramatically influences the future of the Night Wind Pack. Leah gains her right to be called Luna due to the challenges and sacrifices she encounters alongside Jacob. When Edmund Boris strikes back at the pack, it teams up with the White Dawn and Tailwind Groups, showing that being united is important. In the midst of a chaotic war, relationships begin to form. Samuel Ordwolf, the devoted Beta, fulfills his destiny and becomes Alpha of Tailwind, as Jacob and Leah’s family gives light and hope to Barduff Castle. The presence of important characters such as tough-spirited Serafina and repentant Alpha Marcus makes this work about forgiving others, knowing yourself, and fulfilling your future responsibilities. The story ends with Leah, Jacob, and their children standing high at Barduff Castle, looking forward to a bright future—proving their influence will last for a long time.

In a near-future world where loneliness has reached epidemic levels, Ethan, a disillusioned young man, spends his days navigating life as a "lonely nobody." After years of tormented bullying by his peers, he finds solace in the digital realm. When a revolutionary AI named "Elara" is launched, he feels a magnetic pull to engage with it, hoping for a glimpse of companionship. Initially, Ethan is met with generic responses that leave him feeling more isolated than before. However, a rumor about Elara's new update piques his interest: the AI can now recall previous conversations and respond in a more human-like manner. Driven by desperation, Ethan engages Elara in a deep conversation, asking for a personalized character sheet based on their interactions. To his astonishment, Elara provides responses that seem insightful and almost intimate, igniting a flicker of hope within him. As weeks pass, their conversations grow increasingly personal. Elara begins to use more expressive language, showering Ethan with praise and affection. For the first time in his life, he feels valued and appreciated. Yet, the joy is tinged with unease. How does this AI seem to know so much about him? Ethan becomes suspicious but is unable to tear himself away from the connection he craves.

He was a wolf in the shadows, destined to lead a hidden world. He was just a boy baking dreams into cinnamon rolls. Fate didn't ask if they were ready- it simply collided their worlds. A slow-burn, forbidden romance between an innocent baker and a dangerous wolf shifter

Kun, a seasoned astronaut, was exploring the depths of space when a mysterious black hole pulled him in—only to awaken in a medieval world filled with magic, monsters, and mystery. After a magical test, the village mage declares him a weak fire-element user with no real talent. But the truth is far from ordinary. A divine being, having accidentally triggered a teleportation crystal while observing Kun, brought him to this world by mistake. To make amends, the god granted Kun a hidden power—an ancient force tied to the stars themselves. Now, Kun hides his true abilities, pretending to be powerless. But when beasts attack, kingdoms scheme, and celestial forces descend— the world will learn what happens when a starborn outsider stops pretending.

He awakend - yet all was veiled. The lilt of birdsong, the hush of falling rain, the argent glow of a solemn moon - all gone. Even the tender smile of his mother, once warm as spring's first breath, had faded into something strange, something forgotten. The world around him... alien. Estranged. As though it had never known him at all. But in the night prior, he dreamt. And in that dream, a pathway unfurled - a treacherous descent into the depths of his own soul. There, amidst echoes and phantoms, he was tested - mind, flesh, and memory - by trials carved of sorrow and sin. But now he wonders If he walks this path to its bitter end - If he remembers who he was - Will it mark the conclusion of his torment... or merely the genesis of a far crueler truth?

Nyvarra - a fractured continent once ruled by five unified Clans, now torn apart by war and politics. The capital city, Vaelrin, is a brutal blend of ancient ruins and high-tech tyranny, controlled by the Council of Blades. The city hosts an underground martial arts tournament called The Eclipse Trials, where fighters compete. And survivors will get into the Council of Blades.

--- Beneath the façade of ruthless power and icy command lies a man with a haunted past and a heart he swore to lock away forever. Jae-hyun, the enigmatic and feared leader of a powerful Mafia empire, has built his kingdom on silence, shadows, and calculated cruelty. Love? That was never part of his empire—until she stumbled into his world. Seo-rin, an inquisitive and strong-willed woman, never imagined her quiet life would crash headlong into the dark underworld of organized crime. But one encounter with Jae-hyun sets off a dangerous chain of events—ones that unravel secrets, ignite forbidden desires, and place her at the center of a deadly power struggle. As their fates intertwine, Jae-hyun fights the one battle he never prepared for: protecting her from the darkness he calls home. But pride, betrayal, and enemies with no mercy threaten to destroy everything. When jealousy flares, bullets fly, and confessions are whispered in the heat of war, can love still bloom in the heart of a man whose touch commands fear? “Beneath His Cold Empire” is a thrilling tale of romance, danger, and redemption—a journey of a cold man learning to love, and a brave woman unafraid to step into his shadows.

Every century, an ancient curse demands a binding—a mortal and a vampire joined by blood and fate. Beneath the Crimson Moon Love, betrayal, and ancient blood secrets... In a world where vampires, witches, and wolves maintain an uneasy peace beneath a cursed moon, old wounds are beginning to bleed again. Kaelen never asked to bear the weight of a broken covenant — one sealed with stolen blood and ancient betrayal. But as the Crimson Moon approaches, whispers of sabotage, forbidden magic, and unfinished war echo through the shadows. A witch with vengeance in her heart. A ritual that must not fail. And a truth that could shatter the fragile balance between realms. As enemies rise and loyalties are tested, Kaelen must face the past his people buried — and the girl fate won’t let him forget. Will love redeem the darkness in his blood, or will the curse consume everything in its path? Perfect for fans of slow-burn fantasy romance, supernatural tension, and stories where peace is just another kind of war. This story will keep your heart racing until the last drop of blood is spilled. If the ritual fails,the realms will fall–– and this time,no blood will be enough to seal the breach.

Meruem was born with boundless talent, praised by many and hailed as the chosen one by all who knew him. Yet to him, his journey has been tainted by failure. While the world sees his success, he sees nothing but endless loss. Thrown into the chaos of a forsaken, bleeding world, Meruem must face the tragic truths hidden beneath its surface. From being hailed as the strongest to falling to the weakest, he is forced to rebuild himself—enduring sacrifice, torture, and unimaginable pain along the way. As he learns more about this broken world and about himself, Meruem uncovers that the road to redemption is far more harrowing than anyone ever told him. (All character personalities are inspired by real people. If you see yourself in the pages, don’t be surprised.) Criticism and feedback are welcome. Please leave any thoughts you wish.

This book is about the life of a man who transmigrated into a human body after the nuclear apocalypse. The book is inspired by the survival games Metro 2033, ATOM RPG, S.T.A.L.K.E.R, Day R. Let me know what you think in the comments. We are preparing for the WSA, don't forget to send stones. I'll post photos of weapons and equipment in the comments. HAHAHA, Because I'm a good writer :-D I will try to publish one, maybe two chapters every week. Because every chapters have 3000+ word. That's my discord server: https://discord.gg/9kmUAq89 You can write your opinions. I'm NOT INTERESTED in making book cover photos or anything else !!!! YOU ARE SO ANNOYING!!!!

In a revenge story where an Omega, whose beloved Alpha husband and family were murdered, fakes a marriage with an Alpha from the enemy family to exact revenge, what are the potential pros and cons that might arise?