Inkbound Shadows |ONC 2024|
2024 Open Novella Contest Entry:Immerse yourself in the boundless imagination of Amara, a teen with the a love for writing enthralling tales of darkness and fantasy. Trapped within her own incomplete book, she finds herself cut off from the creative wellspring that once fueled her words. Desperate to escape, Amara soon realizes that her entrapment is the least of her problems. Her cherished realm, filled with captivating creatures and the magic of Fae, is being twisted by an unknown malevolent force.Armed with an enigmatic antique pen and driven by the search for a missing family heirloom, Amara embarks on a perilous journey. Mirrors crack, reality fractures, and secrets unveil as Amara grapples with both external adversaries and her own inner demons. Unveiling the hidden depths of her characters and confronting her darkest fears, she strives to restore order and regain her own freedom.Will Amara triumph over the forces that seek to control her narrative? Can she reclaim her rightful place within her own creation and find her way back home? Prepare to be spellbound as you join Amara on a quest that blurs the line between reality and fantasy, confronts the power of imagination, and unlocks the transformative power of self-discovery in a world teetering on the edge of chaos.β¦