Grace Paley Prize In Short

Yong Luo's Immortal Path follows the legendary journey of a young prodigy who, upon awakening the ancient bloodline of the heavens, embarks on a quest to transcend mortal limits and unveil the mysteries of the cosmos. Amidst turbulent alliances, celestial trials, and endless cultivation, he strives to carve his name among the immortals. Guided by celestial spirits and bound by unbreakable destiny, Yong Luo navigates a path fraught with peril yet glittering with infinite potential—seeking ultimate enlightenment and eternal sovereignty in a realm where divine and mortal worlds collide.

Collection of Some Short Stories. I will try my best to write!

In a world where strength is within everyone’s grasp, where it’s stolen, bought, fought for, two friends clawed their way to the top—only to discover they were still too weak. Defeated and out of time, they gambled everything on one desperate act: a return to the beginning. But the past isn’t so easily rewritten. Their memories are gone, their power reset—all that remained was a rough plan, the burning need to rise again, and prayers. Follow Theon as his once-familiar surroundings twist into something beyond reality, exposing him to a surreal world of cultivation that had thrived under his nose all along. Leaving him with a single choice. Survive or perish. Adapt or die. But for Theon, this is nothing new, the knife’s edge between life and oblivion. He’ll simply survive, just like he always has. Broken. Reforged. Betrayed and betrayer. He has experienced it all in the crucible of reality. And this time is no different. And in a never-done-before twist, you can follow the perspective of both protagonists. Check out Bearer of The Shattered Crowns: Futility’s Grace, written by my co-author CatOfSparks. Neither realizes their paths are already tangled—by choices they haven’t made yet. Will their second chance forge legends—or repeat their downfall? Current Chapter Upload Schedule: 3+ per week (planned to increase) Discord for Joint Verse: coming soon!

Grace Harper has always been an outsider—raised in a wolf pack that never truly accepted her, adopted by an alpha with too many secrets. When her ex-boyfriend leaves her for his mate and the truth of her adoption comes to light, Grace knows she has to leave… or die trying. But her path to freedom slams into the Lycan King. Cold, powerful, and burdened by the ghosts of a past he refuses to share, Caine doesn’t want Grace in his world. He doesn’t believe she belongs in any world but her own. And yet, with fate tethering their souls, his control begins to crack. Grace never asked for his protection. She never asked to want him, either. But something ancient is waking, and the deeper she dives into the truth of her past, the more she realizes: maybe she was never meant to be free. Maybe she was meant to change everything. Starting with him. ---- *Grace of a Wolf* is the slightly unhinged romance between a human girl with inconvenient human morals and her mildly sociopathic fated mate—who also happens to be the Lycan King and has the emotional intelligence of a rock. Thankfully, their dangerously magnetic bond is (barely) balanced by found family chaos, a buttload of magic, and a fated mate connection that might actually kill her if they touch. Oops. Just when you think you’re reading *yet another werewolf story*, the plot and worldbuilding sneak up behind you with claws, teeth, and actual stakes. It’s slow-burn, emotionally messy, and laced with the kind of tension that could kill—or kiss—you. --- **WARNINGS:** R18: Smutty smut smut. Also, dark themes, including but not limited to: Murder, attempted murder, a stack of dead bodies, betrayal, mild sociopathy, an ML who appears to bathe in red flags despite his favorite color being green, an unwarranted hatred of blueberry muffins, and pillow thievery. A **slow burn**, spicy wolf shifter urban fantasy romance with a lot of random plot trying to knot-block everything. When the spice hits, please read responsibly. Thank you~ [WSA 2025 Contest Entry]

In a dying city ruled by distant gods and plagued by monsters, Lucien Vaelbrook makes a living however he can — hunting, stealing, and killing for coin, all to feed his family. When he’s hired to steal a relic from deep beneath the city, Lucien thinks it’s just another job. But the Pale Shroud is no ordinary artifact. Taking it puts his family in the crosshairs of nobles, cults, and something far older — and far more dangerous Now Lucien must fight to survive in a world where magic corrupts, gods lie, and power always comes at a price.

2025 WSA Entry Grace was born and bred to be royalty. From an early age she was taught the importance of sacrifice for her family so that they succeeded, were stronger, better connected, and forever ambitious. She knew that she was a commodity for her family and that she would be exchanged for the best deal for the family. So when the old king of the kingdom of Lystra indicated that he wanted Grace to marry his son, Gabriel, her father jumped at the chance. And since it was for her family she readily agreed. Grace was not a loving wife or a good wife. She was a responsible wife. She never showed Gabriel love because she was never taught that this was something needed. Thusly she did what she had been taught to do. When the old king died a year after their marriage Grace managed the kingdom. When Gabriel went to war six months after that she continued to manage and improve the kingdom, even at eight months pregnant. So imagine her surprise when her husband returned from war three years later with a beautiful, young new wife. Now she is being put out of the only home she has known for the past four years and she has to endure being used again because divorce is not possible when you are loved by the people. She is not bitter because she blames herself. She learned, while her husband was away that love is a tangible thing and is needed to validate a union. But they were royals could such a thing be true for then as well? But when is enough, enough? How long will she be able to endure the jealousy of the new queen and decide it all should have remained hers in the first place? Will she want revenge when she believed she was at fault or would she want revenge because he never really tried either? In the end it will be about the people who showed her love and who she began to love unconditionally. --------- Okay now give this one a chance before you go judging or you stop reading because it is not like the other romances on the app. I entered this one in the recommended trops contest so blame the webnovel editord for the storyline and plot (kinda but not really) just give it a chance and see how much you love it.

When Vlad is inexplicably chosen as a Player also known as a Walker—a group of the selected individuals drafted into the "Game"—his sudden inclusion triggers a series of bizarre phenomena. Tormented by unanswered questions and unable to seek help. leaving him plagued by mysteries and isolated from any answers. Follow Vlad's harrowing journey as he fights to understand his sudden purpose, grapples with a unique circumstance, a power dormant within him that sets him apart, and ultimately discovers he's a mere pawn in the gods' twisted entertainment.

This is not a novel it's just a compilation of scenes and ideas that came to my mind. I just wanted a place to keep them. So, I wrote them here. You are welcomed to read if you want too

meet Simon, chosen as one of heavens favorites against his will. all he wants is to free his father from heavens shackles but his journey takes him further from his goal than he can imagine

diamon go blue and gold

There's just that one person easily plays with your heart strings . even when they are gone the just can't help but come back to and when faced with this scenario Aston explains ".....because she's short and sweet ."

In a world where magic and technology intertwine like the threads of fate, a prophecy is set into motion—one that was written in the heart of a cursed family. The House of Daelion, once a shining beacon of power and influence, now teeters on the edge of ruin. Twin brothers, bound by blood and destiny, are destined to change the course of history—either bringing the world together in harmony or unraveling it in darkness. Arnold and Doster Daelion, born on the fated 77th eclipse, are more than mere heirs—they are the living embodiment of an ancient prophecy. But the power granted to them by the Vjec, the enigmatic beings who govern magic, is far more complex than they could ever have imagined. Where Arnold dreams of healing and hope, Doster feels the weight of a world that seems to be pulling him toward an inescapable fate. As secrets of the past surface—prophecies etched in forgotten relics, the rise of forbidden technology, and whispers of a curse that has bound their family for generations—both brothers must choose a path. But what happens when the prophecy itself demands a sacrifice? Fall From Grace is a tale of bloodlines, betrayal, and the tension between destiny and choice. It is a journey into a world where magic is not always a blessing, and where the echoes of the past shape the future in ways none can predict. This is a story of two brothers, bound by a bond stronger than fate itself, struggling to find their place in a world that might not allow them to have a future at all.

A devastating war between humanity left the world in shambles. Fearing another world-ending conflict, most scientific knowledge is outlawed. Centuries later, a mysterious rainbow comet appears in the sky, bestowing certain individuals with miraculous, supernatural abilities. Follow the journey of a newly made immortal as he uncovers the hidden history of this world.

The spreading of the Word (even if not always word for word) and glorification of the Lord our God. (NOTICE: Some pieces (namely songs) are not original. All will be given credit to in the title [the parentheses] should anything not be written by me). (NOTICE NUMBER TWO: While I will be using scripture within this novel, I am not a preacher or pastor of any kind and I should not be looked upon as one. I am not perfect by any means, and I am not forcing what I learn unto anybody. There are things that I will be wrong about and things that may need to be corrected. But at the end of the day, the goal is to make everyone aware of the Lord, inspire everyone to read and follow His Word, and leave an important impact. I'm always learning new things in general and I have my own questions. So, we're all on this journey together. I hope this book inspires you all to open your hearts to God and allow for Him to lead you in life :))

Lists of Short stories contained 26 stories.

Kumpulan short story hasil kegabutan

What if you were transmigrated into the body of a villain who isn't even bulky but still is trash enough to be the reason for the death of his family? You, too, would curse him despite being him, right? Our Protagonist did that, too, but not for long. He isn't stupid- ...perhaps he is, but he learns from his mistakes. Inside being a character of a game that will soon be destroyed by the force otherworldly forces, the Protagonist will take action soon. In this journey from being in the body of trash to being the strongest to save the world to escape the game's reality, what can go wrong?

[WARNING!! THIS NOVEL CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT AND WORDS THAT SOME VIEWERS MAY FIND UPSETTING. VIEWERS DESCRETION IS ADVISED] Glen and Charlotte were two best friends who fell in love with a trashy, self centered, rich and womanizing man, they knew what they were getting themselves into, but they blindly indulged in a pointless relationship with the handsome young man who was just there for the pleasure. Charlotte died after birthing the child she had in her short relationship with Henry, he traveled shortly after she tried to impose the responsibility of her child on him. Glen was now the only one left with to care for the remnants of Charlotte, but then Henry returned to claim the child and Glen was not ready to give up Charlotte’s child.

The Villain's Ascent Li Fang, a man unexpectedly thrust into a new world, finds himself inhabiting the body of a destined villain. A mysterious System grants him immense power, but his transmigration also plunges him into a desperate struggle for survival against numerous future protagonists. His path to escaping his predetermined demise, and carving out his own destiny, begins with a ruthless battle for the throne .

Sometimes the biggest prize is the heart you never meant to win. Callie Monroe had never planned to leave Bandera, Texas. Her roots ran deep in the dusty trails of her family's ranch, where she grew up wrangling horses and chasing sunsets. But when her mother was critically injured in a farming accident, the hospital bills stacked higher than hay bales. Her father—desperate and proud—demanded a sacrifice Callie couldn't make: marry the well-off widower next door, a man twice her age with a cold smile and controlling ways. With the help of a childhood friend who'd made it to the city, she packed up her boots, dreams, and barely enough cash to get by…and moved to New York. There, she found work behind the bar at a dive in Brooklyn, pouring drinks, dodging creeps, and sending every spare dollar back home. She wasn't looking for love, but when she heard of a game show that paid winners handsomely, she couldn't resist. But she sure as hell didn't expect a game show to change everything. Grayson Wolfe was a tech genius with the instincts of a wolf. He turned a teenage startup into a billion-dollar enterprise long before he was legally old enough to drink the whiskey he now sold in bulk. But when his father passed away, the old man's will came with a cruel twist: Grayson had to marry—and stay married for one full year—before he could legally inherit full control of the Wolfe fortune and family conglomerate. He didn't need love. He needed a name on paper. A bride. A loophole. In a move that shocked his board and delighted reality TV producers, Grayson entered a high-stakes televised dating show, ironically seeking a convenient partner. The premise? Win the game, win a partner…and a hefty cash prize. He didn't care about the money. He just needed someone willing to sign the damn papers. Armed with charm, wealth, and arrogance, Grayson assumed every woman would be throwing herself at him. Until the redhead in the red dress rejected him. Callie Monroe wasn't dazzled. She wasn't impressed. She hated 'controlling,' and that's what the man was; she couldn't understand why everyone wanted him. Yes, she wanted the money, but not when her pride and dignity were on the line. Grayson had never been humiliated, and so publicly; Callie intrigued and annoyed him, and somehow, he knew that their paths were still going to cross, and he would make her pay for her insolence. What happens when Grayson turns out to be Callie's boss at her new office? Their connection soon spirals into a dangerous game of desire, denial, and a deal that might cost him everything…especially his heart. He had everything… until her.

Alastor is the soldier of the 21st regiment. When he and his comrades are ambushed by an enemy army all of his brothers and sisters in arms fall to the enemy's blades except for him. He stands alone and drives the army back. He is later recognized for his achievements and becomes the personal bodyguard for the princess of the country. He must stop assassination plots, fix countries relationships and internal affairs, assassinate people himself, and keep his identity as the last of the most hated race a secret. Thanks to wombo.art for the cover because I can't draw for shit and don't expect consistent uploads either because I only write when I'm motivated and usually I'm in a perpetual state of despair. Anyway I hope you enjoy, it's fun to write and I hope you find enjoyment in it as well.