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What if you come across a box said to contain an immense and horrifying power? Would you open it? And how would you wield that power?Ten years after the Third Tech Bubble, the Western world remains in shambles. For an ex-convict like Alberto, life after prison is an uphill battle. All that changes when a mysterious woman lures him into her hacker group. Wanting fame and romance, he readily throws himself back to the underworld. But nothing is what it seems, for his outlaw brothers have acquired the box and hope to summon its power. Torn between his ideals, Alberto must either stay loyal to the group or choose to defend the fallen and hated world.The storm is coming, and only those with unwavering beliefs will remain standing."I enjoyed the characters and the uniqueness of the story. It was well written and easy to follow, I'd recommend this to anyone who is looking for a short read that is a bit deeper than most short stories." -1Romantic_FanaticAwards:1st place winner of the Aeryn Awards 2021, Science Fiction category.1st place winner of the Royal Throne Awards 2021, Best Protagonist category.1st place winner of the Big Dipper Awards 2021, Science Fiction category.2nd place winner of the Rose Gold Awards 2021, Dystopian category.2nd place winner of the Opulence Writer's Awards 2021, Short Story category.Cover created on Canva.Cover Artwork: "The Last Judgment" by John Martin, 1853.…

HCLeung

One dream, many shards. Where does the past end, and where does the future begin? Welcome to my short story anthology, where everything is connected in one never-ending narrative. Thank you for visiting! Awards:1st place winner of the Jam-Board Awards 2022, Short Story category.3rd place winner of the Coalition Awards 2022, Short Story category."Pharos Station" - 2nd place winner, Wattpad Scifi, November 2021."Starless (28 Words)" - 2nd place winner, Wattpad Scifi, February 2022. Cover created on Canva.Cover Photo by Harrison Candlin from Pexels.…

HCLeung

Once upon a time, an advanced civilization resided in the Polaris system. Its people were immortal and capable of crossing dimensions. But pride goes before a fall; they revolted against their divine creator and were massacred. The sole survivor, known to the humans as the Wayfarer, was banished from its homeworld. To be forgiven and allowed to return, it must drift through the universe and commit twelve acts of penitence.This story chronicles the Wayfarer's road to penitence, as well as its intertwining with the rise and fall of human empires.Awards:1st place winner of the Coalition Awards 2022, Science Fiction category.1st place winner of the Strawberry Shortcake Awards, Short Story category.1st place winner of the Strawberry Shortcake Awards, Most Original Short Story category.3rd place winner of the Starlight Awards 2022, Short Story category."The First Act of Penitence" - 3rd place winner of Wattpad's SciFi Writing Challenge, February 2021.Cover created on Canva.Cover Photo by Kaique Rocha from Pexels.…

HCLeung

A Sumerian portal device is unearthed in southern Iraq. No one knows how the ancients achieved such technology, or whether they found the gods on the other side of the universe. But one thing is clear: the world is ending, and the device may be humanity's last chance of surviving."The name and cover were entrancing as well as the description and characters both had me intrigued since the beginning...I'm very impressed. Very well-written novel." -LonelyWriter06"Very interesting story. First of all, I must say I love the title 'The Cedars of Lebanon' which sounds so mystical and beautiful..." - Violetta712Awards:1st place winner of the Aeryn Awards 2021, Short Story category.1st place winner of the Rose Gold Awards 2021, Science Fiction category.1st place winner of the Botticelli Awards 2021, Science Fiction category.2nd place winner of the Lucent Awards 2021, Action/Adventure category.2nd place winner of the Seasonal Contests 2021, Short Story category.3rd place winner of the Big Dipper Awards 2021, Short Story category.3rd place winner of the Carnation Awards 2021, Short Story category.Featured by @StoriesUndiscovered in November 2021.Cover created on Canva.Cover Photo by Curioso Photography from Pexels.…

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For centuries, a mysterious creature haunts children in their sleep. No one knows what it is, where it comes from, except for its name - the Night Solace. Mikael Finneke is tasked by the Norwegian Army to capture this ancient menace, but doing so will force him to confront his past and true motivation."I really like your story, it's short and interesting! It flows perfectly...and I can see that you've put a lot of effort into it!" -Addison___Brown"This will have me scarred for life...it's simply amazing!" -JaveriaNaeem9Awards:1st place winner of the Books and Beyond Awards 2021, Short Story category.1st place winner of the Golder Flower Awards 2021, Short Story category.2nd place winner of the Star Awards 2021, Short Story category.Featured by @WattpadShortStory in February 2021.Featured by @StoriesUndiscovered in October 2021.Cover created on Canva.Cover Image by Jorge Guillen from Pixabay.…

HCLeung

In the dark of the frigid night, the star in the east shines bright. At the behest of a mysterious client, a mercenary team infiltrates the Hermitage Museum to steal a 15th-century painting. What they find instead will not only shine a light on their destiny but bring hope to the future of humanity."I enjoyed the shorter chapters and the information being easily presented up front! Your writing style makes it very easy to follow what's happening without slowing scenes down too much." -Aspecialhooman "The writing style and the plot, both are excellent. The story is captivating and keeps readers' attention throughout...the blurb is one of the blest blurbs." -Sofia7Elliott"The plot was good and the story was exciting. It was definitely unlike anything else that I ever read of Wattpad." -Violetta712Awards:1st place winner of the Time Turner Awards 2021, Science Fiction category.2nd place winner of the Books and Beyond Awards 2021, Science Fiction category.2nd place winner of the Botticelli Awards 2021, Action/Adventure category.3rd place winner of the Seasonal Awards 2021, General Fiction category.3rd place winner of the Big Dipper Awards 2021, Action/Adventure category.3rd place winner of the Star Awards 2021, Action/Adventure category.Featured by @KirukkanGuild in March 2022.Cover created on Canva.Cover Photo by Dids from Pexels.…