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Wyatt's Magical Wardrobe || ONC 2024

Wyatt's Magical Wardrobe || ONC 2024

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Wyatt has just won it big and, in a drunken haze, buys an old, neglected mansion.When she moves in to start renovations, she gets an eerie feeling that she's not always alone-and let's not forget the noises.One fitful night, she heads to the kitchen for a midnight snack and is shocked when a random stranger runs past her in the hallway. A handsome man dressed like Mr Darcy, who disappears like a ghost.After her encounter, Wyatt does some research into the old house, only to discover it has a creepy and troubling past.But that's nothing compared to the revelation that the old antique wardrobe in her room is a secret doorway to the past and the handsome stranger is no ghost, but the son of an Earl looking for his long-lost aunt.…

The Cousin - ONC 2023

The Cousin - ONC 2023

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Round One Ambassador Pick. Emily Hollyford fell in love with Oscar Trentham, Earl of Riverstoke, when she was just thirteen years old. All she wanted in life was to marry her prince charming in front of the most important people in her life-her parents.Oscar, on the other hand, only saw an annoying child who pestered him day and night while he was trying to enjoy his visits with his cousin Henry. Due to a series of devastating events, their paths don't cross again till many years later and Oscar can't help wondering what happened to the outgoing and vibrant Emily?Overshadowed by her cousin Cecily and treated horribly by her mother's brother and his wife, Emily is a shell of her former self.But with Oscar back in her life, can she overcome the hurts of her past and find herself again? And more importantly, can she still get her happily ever after?Prompt 33They had their arrow aimed at their target's back, a perfect shot despite the crowded ballroom. Taking a deep, steading breath, they pulled the bowstring taught and prepared to let the arrow fly. But then their target turned and looked directly at them, finding them in the eaves as if they'd known they were there all along. The target winked.…

Diary of a Teenage Zombie || ONC 2021

Diary of a Teenage Zombie || ONC 2021

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(Round 3/longlist Ambassador Pick)Open Novella contest 2021For seventeen-year-old Toby, it's hard enough being a teenager. But then the world went and ended, and he got turned into a member of the undead community. Now his life consists of chasing his dinner down the road and hiding from gun toting maniacs who are determined to blow his head off.So he starts writing it all down on a notepad he found in the pocket of his unfortunate friend Moe. A way to process this new life he is now leading. Then one day he crosses paths with someone he used to know from school, she's a zombie too, just like Toby and she's in trouble. He soon finds himself on a mission, a mission to save her. Along the way he runs into Charlie and Meg. They want to help him save his friend, but they soon discover far more sinister things going on.Hopefully, he can manage to stay alive (well, kind of alive) and save zombiekind.…

Pride, Prejudice, Action!

Pride, Prejudice, Action!

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From the time she was a little girl, Rose Fletcher always knew what she wanted to do in life. Becoming a nurse was her passion, and she worked extremely hard to achieve it, making plenty of sacrifices along the way, including love.But then her best friend Tilly convinces her to leave the stable job that she loves in her hometown of Auckland, New Zealand, to travel halfway across the world to do a working holiday in England. Forcing her out of her comfort zone, Tilly's Aunt Meg offers her a once in a lifetime job on a movie set. But not just any movie, her favourite, Pride and Prejudice. How can she say no?She is so excited about meeting the leading man, the rich, dark and way-too-handsome Ethan Dashwood, the actor playing Mr Darcy. Until she actually meets him, he's obnoxious and rude, and turns out, Rose can't stand him!But the more she gets to know him, the more she realises first impressions aren't always reliable.Shout out to @WonderfulMiracles for the amazing cover.…

Falling For Darcy

Falling For Darcy

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On a windy Autumn day a spirited young woman, Rosalie, stumbles across the path of a handsome young man. He is most attentive and charming, leaving Rosalie wondering if her preconceived notions about marriage is all in her head. They have only just met, but they both find themselves very intrigued by one another.…

Seven Summers Gone- A Kissing Booth Continuation (Fanfiction)

Seven Summers Gone- A Kissing Booth Continuation (Fanfiction)

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This is a fanfiction that continues the story of The Kissing Booth (movie and book).When Elle and Noah head off to different Colleges' the long distance takes it's toll and they decide to go their separate ways.7 years after they break up, Elle is living in London and Noah in New York. They haven't seen or spoken to each other in years; that is until a tragic family event brings them back into each others lives.As they start re-connecting Elle's feelings for him begin stirring once again, but there's a problem; Noah's sexy cheerleader girlfriend!After some ups, downs, laughs, confusions, mistakes, heart wrenching and heart pounding moments, will they finally get their happily-ever-after? Read on to find out whether Elle and Noah get their second chance at love.Update: if you notice some chapters looking different to others it's because I'm slowly tidying them up. Thanks again for reading!…