Far away in a magical land forgotten to time, lies the Continent of Angmand. An uneasy 20 years of peace has finally spilled over into an outright rebellion. The North wants its freedom back from the southern kingdom. With all out war on the brink, Robyn, daughter and heir to the Protector of The North has reluctantly agreed to join The Competition. An old southern tradition for the prince to find a suitable wife. The only problem is she's already in love. However, what is she to do, forsake her family for just some boy? No, she will do what she must, even if that means sacrificing a future with the boy she's loved since she was five years old. Who knows, will she be able to put her old love to rest, or will she prove that first loves burn the hottest. Or possibly, could someone else throw a wrench into all her plans?

Azalea was supposed to fall in love years ago. But with a competition created to find her future "husband", she meets the girl she never knew she wanted. *** Azalea Sezo thought being born into a royal family was a huge honor. She was going to be the greatest queen her planet had ever seen... Until she learned she had to wed on her 18th birthday. She hasn't found a love like everyone she knows has: no partner, no crush, not even someone she's remotely interested in. As a last resort, her parents set up a competition to decide on her future spouse, not having a clue of Azalea's love for women. She's surrounded by men and attention grabbers. But during a dance at the first ball, she meets someone she never thought would be there. A lady who just so happens to be single and interested in women. Azalea can't help but fall in love immediately. But can she find a way to make it work with them, or is it just a hopeless affair? || Prompt 71 and 87 for the ONC 2021 Contest || (Credits to faestock on deviantart for the stock model!)

[COMPLETED] The royal palace was holding a competition choosing the most beautiful girls in the whole kingdom to compete. Their prize? Simple, they get to become the kingdom's next queen. Liana of Aris was happily living in her small town, she got free bread from their local baker, praising from her townspeople, and a family that loved her. When the palace men came knocking on her door, she counted the benefits of joining the competition and went with it. It wasn't until she got to the palace that she discovered staying in the competition was harder than she thought. When she thought things couldn't get any worse, something horrible started happening in the palace. Only Liana noticed what was happening around her. Will anyone listen? Will she be able to save anyone? Will she be safe? ***It may sound a lot like "The Selection" by Kiera Cass but trust me it's a lot different. If you liked "The Selection" or just the royalty genre, then I think you might like this.*** ------------ #27 in Historical Fiction 24/07/2018 Enjoy the royal genre? Check out my other book: Rivals. Also, a spin-off that has been requested by many will be out after I have finished writing Rivals. It will be called "The Protected", so follow me to stay updated!

I was sure the worst thing to ever happen to me would be being kidnapped, and sure, that was pretty bad. However, what was worse was being kidnapped, held captive for years, and then being auctioned off to the highest bidder. I thought maybe I had caught a little break when I found out that me and five other girls were being sold to royalty, but I should have known something about that wasn't right either. Under the cover of eternal darkness, and deep beneath the ground, was a whole world I never even dreamed existed in my wildest dreams. It was a world that promised to be more than anything I could imagine. The people who bought us told us we would have the luxurious life of a princess, but there were only two catches... 1. We would be competing against each other for the affection of the Prince who would change our whole lives by picking one of us to rule at his side. 2. That prince just happened to be a vampire.

Evangeline is an average 22-year-old. After her mysterious grandmother dies, leaving her and her parents a sizable fortune, she thinks that's the end of it. That is until she discovers her grandmother was secretly part of the British nobility, meaning her father is the lost heir. Nothing is easy, and nothing is simple. Trying to navigate the social dynamics is one thing, but throw in a prince, a publicity stunt and an unexpected love story, and Evie's life will never be the same. *I am Canadian, not British, sorry for any inconsistencies or anything, also this is obviously fictional*

[Contest Entry - unedited, complete] She was supposed to fall in love. He was supposed to be the adoring match. It was supposed to end well. But not everything always goes according to plan. »---« Archie lives in a world where, at the age of sixteen, girls are matched with boys they are believed to be compatible with for life. This is believed to create stability and love for them both, resulting in a happier society. But what happens when the two puzzle pieces don't fit? What about when Archie's heart has been stolen by another, someone she could never hope to be with? This story explores the 'soulmate match' utopia cliché from the perspective of someone who could only ever see it as a dystopia. »---« **ROUGH DRAFT, UNDERGOING REWRITING** CW / homophobia, death, guns, blood Huge thanks to @love_at_first for the stunning cover! Contest run by @NealLightwood

Cinderella has found her prince and the Enchanted Kingdom is flourishing, but in a land far, far away...there's another kingdom that's seriously missing the glamour. Here in the Enraptured Kingdom, peasants starve, the royals waste every coin on themselves, and somewhere deep in the village, Myrielle's rage against the kingdom grows, as she tries to support her family amidst all the greed. When all seems lost, Fairy Godmother visits with an offer to sponsor a search for the next Cinderella, which will help the kingdom escape its bankruptcy woes. What a relief! Except...if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Despite the warning bells, Myrielle signs up to the Bachelor-like contest to find the next Cinderella. She'll ready, she's focused, and she'll jump through every hoop the contest entails if there's a chance to help her struggling family. As for love....it's the last thing on her mind! She's made of stone! Haha! In other words...yes, will definitely fall in love (sigh), but what will she do when the love goes against every aspect of her contest-winning plan? Can happy endings exist when damsels don't need saving?

Eva was banished from the kingdom after a shocking reveal was brought to the attention of the media. She had been robbed of her victory, love, and honor. She was in a self-destructive state, but she was determined to find justice. She was joined by new and old friends who were willing to risk everything to help her. she promised the kingdom that they would get the truth and make them give back what was taken from her. But the stakes were high. Eva's lover was putting the throne on the line for her, and her mentor was putting his title on the line. If they failed, the kingdom would not get its king, and her mentor would lose everything he had left. He would once again become the biggest failure in noble history. Eva knowing that the odds were stacked against her, she is determined to fight for what was right. She will not rest until she had cleared her name and restored her honor. The mystery being who was behind it? What was their motive? and is Eva determined to find out, and what answers would have a profound impact on the kingdom.

Evangeline had been a slave all her life, bullied by the servants and the nobles, looked down upon by everybody. She was told she was ugly, miserable, and disgusting repeatedly, until she was forced to believe it herself. Her life was horrible, a living nightmare. Until she meets Prince Lucas, a devastatingly handsome prince with golden hair that sparkled in the sunlight and enchanting hazel eyes. After one act of rebellion, they experience a chance meeting, Evangeline introduced to a whole different kind of person she never knew even existed. He was kind, sweet, and unbelievably charming, something that excited Evangeline more than anything else. They slowly began to fall for each other, Evangeline loving Lucas for his kindness, Lucas loving Evangeline for her fierce determination and stellar looks. But a slave is on the bottom of the social pyramid, and a prince on the top. How long will they be able to hide the fact that they were in love? Can a slave and a prince have a happily ever after?

A knife in the back. A bullet through the heart. A poison in the blood. A shatter in the mind. A blow to the head. A rebellion in the streets. The war has begun. With all 5 of the rulers of Elvlossea either killed or mad, the challenge for the throne is open. And there are many who wish for it. A trial during war time is not new, but it is not common. And 5 young members of each kingdom will compete. The call shall be answered and the throne won once again. But the crown will come down the the 5: The Royal Prince Adam was taken away from his home at a young age. Growing up in the forest and training to one day take back his rightful throne, and a crown he doesn't even want. The Pheasant Amaryllis was taken away from her family in the poorest district of the South. Supposed to achieve a long and fulfilling life as an Oracle, it all came crashing down when the monarchy fell. Now she fights for a chance at the glory that was taken from her. The Heartless Evangeline grew up in an abusive household. Skilled with weapons and a knack for violence, Evangeline will kill anyone and everything that stands in her path. The Soldier A former member of the Royal Guard, Lauren loved her duty. But now there is no guard and no home for her to return to. Winning the trial is the only way for her to find honour. The Liar A thief, scammer, liar and runt like Warden shouldn't be left alive. But doing these things are the only ways to survive in the West, the kingdom the most destroyed. Winning the throne could solve all of the West's problems, if Warden could find the courage to do so. What happens when these young outcasts with failed pasts meet and develop a forbidden friendship? Started: 1/21/23 Ended: 2/4/24