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Laya, a rebellious young woman, desperate for freedom and adventure, escapes the confines of her traditional upbringing. In the bustling streets of a nearby town, she meets a charismatic outsider, and their passionate encounter sets off a chain of events that puts her very life at risk. As she navigates the treacherous consequences of her choices, she must confront the darkness of her past and the secrets that threaten to destroy her future.

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When Liam Cross awakens in the ruins of a shattered world, he has no memory of how he got there—only the realization that Earth is no longer the world he once knew. The skies are fractured with storms of unnatural energy, and monstrous creatures stalk the remnants of civilization. But amid the chaos, a mysterious Omniversal System integrates into his very being, granting him abilities beyond human limits. Marked as "Unawakened," Liam quickly learns that survival is more than just luck—it’s evolution. As he battles grotesque mutants and navigates the treacherous remains of a once-thriving world, his system gradually unlocks new powers, weapons, and hidden knowledge about the catastrophe that befell humanity. Each fight pushes his Awakening Progress, but also draws the attention of something far worse than the creatures roaming the ruins. His first true challenge arrives in the form of the Alpha Stalker, a towering predator with intelligence surpassing the mindless mutants. Forced to choose between standing his ground or seeking refuge, Liam's struggle leads him to the Tower of Shadows, a mysterious structure filled with remnants of advanced technology, hidden caches, and long-forgotten secrets. Within its depths, he begins to unravel the truth—this apocalypse was not an accident. As he fights for survival, Liam realizes that he is not alone. Others have awakened, some as allies, and some as threats far greater than the monsters. If he wants to survive—if he wants to carve out a future in this new world—he must push past his limits, uncover the true purpose of the Omniversal System, and rise to become something more. Because in this world, only the strongest ascend.

Maverick is stuck in a rut. Since his grandma passed away and his girlfriend left him, he hasn't been able to enjoy anything he used to love. He goes through the motions of life, working out and staying healthy, but he's lost his spark. One day, Maverick discovers a strange ability: he can see glimpses of how his future interactions with people will play out. Unfortunately, every vision he has ends in boredom and disappointment. Soon, his visions took a bizarre turn, accompanied by ethereal figures. Amidst the confusion, he found himself pursued by one group and rescued by another, revealing a hidden world he never knew existed. His ordinary life shattered, replaced by an extraordinary odyssey into the unknown.

Ein was a hitman on hire. A killer, a shadow, a death with insomnia, if you may. He had witnessed countless pairs of eyes dim as the light of life faded, leaving nothing but vile hollowness. Needless to say, the sight of a soul popping out of the dead body was a first. And it wasn't just any soul. It was the dead heir of Byers Holdings, the same guy he killed with his own hands. Turns out the rich boy Adriel had a horribly irritating and loud soul, but worst of it all - impossible to get rid of. Who would have thought that killing on a blue moon night could lead to being haunted?

She believes in true love. He doesn’t believe in love. But what is love, really? She is the epitome of success—a star people look up to and admire. To him, however, she is merely a business transaction, a partner chosen to enhance his status. To his friends, she is just a fool in love, a pathetic figure begging for affection. Then shocking news emerges: her first true love returns, throwing him off guard. He realizes he has been nothing more than a substitute for her first love. He should be angry, but instead, he finds himself overwhelmed by emotions he can’t express or understand. Is this possessiveness, or is he finally learning to love her? She is determined to return to her first love, but inside, she is torn. Did she really treat him as just a substitute, or did she actually come to love him? What are they supposed to do when love is a question mark?

In a world ruled by strength, cultivation, and influence, what happens when one man alone holds the power to change everything? "Welcome to the world..." Alaric, born into the family of a Duke, was believed to be just another child. But there’s nothing ordinary about him. Strength is only a fraction of... his oddity. [Nascent One's Guide.] One morning, Alaric awakens to a life-altering power—and a boner. Alaric isn’t ambitious, far from it. He couldn’t care less about strength, fame, or power. If given the choice, he’d spend every moment with the people he loves, doing absolutely nothing. But his obsession with enjoying his life with his loved ones? It grabs him by the collar and drags him toward greatness, forcing him into a world where strength is the only way to survive. “Father... you're their target, aren’t you?” Alaric won’t allow anyone to even think of harming his family. His pursuit of power isn’t for glory or status—it’s for protection. For them. Follow Alaric’s journey as he unravels the truth of the world and climbs to the top, driven not by ambition, but by a relentless need to keep his loved ones safe—no matter the cost.

For eons, the Death God has existed in the shadows, neither living nor dying, only watching. Humans are fascinating. They love and they hate, they dream, and they despair, they cling to life yet throw it away. They chase passion as if it were air, only to let it slip through their fingers. They are foolish. They are tragic. And yet, the Death God can never look away. But when the old man speak of what life is, love, true, reckless, all-consuming, something stirs within. A question the Death God never dared to ask: What does it mean to live? Can a being who brings death ever experience life? Can ever live and love? A darkly poetic tale of fate, love, and the one who walks somewhere between the line.

Unbeknownst to Seraphina that she was bestowed a gift and also had a past life, she lived her nineteen years in bliss until the day her parents announced a nerve-breaking news to her. She was offered as a peace bride to the son of their family business partner who they were greatly indebted to. Tried and tired of going against the marriage, Seraphina finally succumbed and accepted the proposal to marry the Lord's son under a secret agreement which was between them, the future couple. This agreement unknown to her was a trap from her famous future husband to lure her into his cage and web where together, they revisited everything about their past life. There, she found out that she was not only the town's Belle but also a powerful woman who was bestowed with an incredible gift many fought and wished to acquire which unfortunately, she had misused for the wrong people then. Discovering the hidden dark secrets that were the cause of her death and downfall in her past life, and also about the very one person whom she trusted that was the cause of her death, she vowed to avenge everyone who had used her. But her biggest setback in accomplishing her goal was, she couldn't remember who and what her future husband was in her past life no matter how hard she tried. Without remembering him, she had no power to start her revenge. The only way and breakthrough at which she can remember him was to consummate their marriage which, sadly, was not an easy feat to fulfill. Left with the last option on her list, she chose to kill everyone from her past life including her husband-to-be. But how far could she go to attain her goal with her not-so-easy vampire husband so that fate won't be repeated? She was a determined lioness trapped in the web of a cunning vampire.

#Sile Shadows ** An investigation. An abandoned hospital. Secrets that should never come to light. ** When Molly Mason receives a desperate connection from his missing adoptive brother, Ayman al-Saraawi, his life turns upside down. After months without news, Ayman reveals to be stuck in the Ravencroft Hospital - an abandoned psychiatric asylum in the southern mountains of Levaosnia, where unimaginable horrors happen away from the eyes of the world. With just one camera as a weapon and his investigative journalist instinct as a guide, Molly infiltrates the hospital complex claim to rescue his brother and expose the truth. What she finds goes beyond the limits of sanity: * Doctors who never left the hospital when it was officially closed nine years ago * Inhuman experiments transforming patients into carnivorous aberrations * Cannibalism rituals in the name of "perfection of salvation" * Supernatural phenomena that challenge understanding * A conspiracy to create a new worldwide regime where death by illness would be replaced by a monstrous and immortal existence With each runner he runs, with every room he explores, Molly approaches not only his brother, but also the darkest secrets of forbidden medicine. With her camera recording every horrifying discovery, she becomes the last hope against a threat that could rewrite the future of humanity. But at Ravencroft Hospital, nothing is what it seems. And the doctors led by the enigmatic Dr. Vorstaan are already aware of their presence ... ** Asylum Shadows ** is a psychological horror and supernatural suspense webnovel that plunges into the depths of the scientific obsession and the darkest side of the search for immortality. Inspired by Outlast's universe, this terrifying narrative explores the boundaries between science and madness, reality and nightmare. *In the shadows of Ravencroft, the screams of patients have never ceased.

Lucien was a man of detachment, an observer in a world he neither cared for nor sought to change. To him, life unfolded as it was meant to, a series of inconsequential events, none of which ever managed to spark his interest. His world was meticulously ordered, untouched by chaos, even when his father arrived home one day with a stranger in tow. The boy, Noah, introduced as Lucien’s cousin, was young, quiet, and entirely unremarkable. The boy’s sudden appearance raised more questions than answers, especially since no one had known of his existence until that moment. Lucien, true to his nature, dismissed the development as yet another insignificant twist in his father’s unpredictable whims. Until he found a peculiar book, one whose cryptic words seemed to draw a connection to the boy. Against his better judgment, he began to notice the boy’s every move, every glance, every hesitation. For the first time in his carefully controlled existence, Lucien’s mask faltered.

Gemini visits the coastal town for a break from city life, expecting a boring summer. But everything changes when he meets Fourth, a hardworking boy with a secret love for music. As they spend time together—exploring night markets, watching fireworks, and sharing late-night talks on the beach—a quiet but undeniable connection forms. However, as summer nears its end, they must face the reality of their different lives.

Every day, the same monotony, the same routine, the same solitude. For him, life is just a series of meaningless moments, until a tragic twist of fate disrupts everything. After his death, William finds himself reincarnated into a magical and fantastical world, where every living being possesses unique magical attributes. In this new life, William embarks on a journey of self-discovery, where each event confronts him with unexpected challenges and mysteries. -------------------------------------------------------- This cover was made by an AI.

Zowe Slein Martin is a simple, bubbly, happy go lucky and stupid for her crush. Bryan Lupez San Teruso, A.K.A BLUST. Isang high class, fashionable, gwapo, matalino at higit sa lahat sikat sa buong school. Isa siyang transfer student. Gagawin naman lahat ni Zowe para lang mapansin siya nito, a little things na nagagawa o naibibigay sa kaniya ni Blust. Parang umaabot na hanggang langit ang kaniyang ngiti. Pero magbabago ang takbo ng kaniyang kwento pagdating ni Blust sa school nila, Ika-crush back din kaya siya ng crush niya? Magugustohan rin kaya siya nito? Magiging sila kaya? or maybe she's the midnight summer of Blust.

Our protagonist is a vampiress that has everything, that all would envy. As she matures, Men after men, after men, they all are in constant turmoil with one another for her hand in marriage. Will she be able to pick one? Marry the 'one' the love of her life in a living in a simple life filled with contentment or will she succumb to greed as a Villainess and be the seductress they all love, to have handsome guys in her beck-and-call wrapped around her finger? ************************************************* 3RD PLACE | BRONZE WINNER WPC# 219 | MARY SUE *************************************************

"When the mind forgets, the heart will always remember the love that was once restrained." Noa and Josh were two souls bound by a love so pure, so passionate, that they were willing to defy the odds stacked against them. They fought tirelessly, refusing to let anything or anyone tear them apart. But fate had other plans. A cruel twist of destiny erased their memories of each other, leaving behind only an unshakable emptiness in their hearts. Strangers once more, they now walk separate paths, unaware of the love they once swore to protect. But can love truly be forgotten? Or will their hearts, despite the silence of their minds, find a way back to each other? A story of love, loss, and the undeniable pull of destiny because some loves are meant to be remembered.

Running Into You on a Cold Summer follows the story of Yuki Takemoto, a high school student who is no stranger to the ordinary rhythms of his life until he unexpectedly ends up at a friend’s house one summer evening. There, he meets Shiori Izumi, a girl he's only just started talking to. What was supposed to be a casual hangout soon takes an unexpected turn as the evening spirals into a series of awkward encounters, shared moments, and miscommunications.

Whispers of the Summer Sky** Arjun never planned to spend his summer at a remote countryside resort, much less on a quiet hilltop bench. For him, it was supposed to be an escape from his family and the noise of life—just him, his sketchbook, and the stars. But everything changes when he meets Naina, a spirited and opinionated girl who claims the bench as her own. At first, their encounters are marked by playful arguments and awkward silences, but as the nights pass and the stars grow brighter, they begin to share pieces of themselves—dreams, fears, and the secrets they hide from the world. What starts as a chance meeting turns into something deeper, as the hilltop becomes their sanctuary and the summer sky witnesses the fragile bond forming between them. But summers don’t last forever. As the days slip by, Arjun and Naina must face the reality of their lives beyond the bench. Will their connection survive the world waiting for them, or will it fade like the whispers of the summer sky? A heartfelt story of fleeting moments, unexpected connections, and the beauty of finding someone who truly understands you.

In a town, the prelude to youth quietly draws to a close. A young girl, Zhao Ling'er, with a vision for the future, steps into the door of Zhangchuan Middle School. She is lively and cheerful, full of unlimited fantasies about the future, eager to find like-minded friends on campus, meet the man of her destiny, and start her own youthful story. However, the gears of fate have already turned quietly, and she meets with several classmates with very different personalities on campus, and their stories are intertwined to form the most beautiful model of youth. There are laughter, tears, growing pains and the light of dreams, and they will walk through this unforgettable journey of youth together.

Is it possible to fall in love with a guy you just met on a resort? Was it fate or just coconuts? An 18 year old girl is on a fun summer vacation with her family; and later finds out that maybe the Berry sangria isn't the sweetest thing she can enjoy this summer.

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For 5,000 years, the world has feared the return of a forgotten legend. Now, that legend walks among them-a boy cursed with darkness, a prophecy left unfinished, and a fate that could either save or destroy everything. The world is watching. The gods are silent. The end has begun.

Born into darkness, swallowed by his father Cronus, Hades’ existence shook all creation. While Zeus and Poseidon waged war for the sky and sea, Hades walked alone into the abyss, claiming the Underworld as his own. But dominion is not given—it is taken. Against ancient forces, jealous gods, and the remnants of the fallen Titans, Hades forges a kingdom of shadow and fire, shaping the very nature of death. As he rises beyond the gods, love and war intertwine, with Demeter and Hecate at his side. Gods cannot kill gods—but Hades is no mere god.

All Vincent ever wanted was to live a peaceful life where he could enjoy himself surrounded by people he loved but life had other plans.