abbeyberning

Nadia is a dreamer living in New York City, lost in her fantasy worlds and writing stories where good always triumphs over evil. But when Azrael, one of Hell's most skilled demons walks into her life with the seemingly easy mission to tempt her, twist her, and ultimately tear her away from all she knows, reality starts to unravel in ways they never imagined. This story is my entry in the 2025 Open Novella Contest! Go to @OpenNovellaContest to choose a writing prompt and join this or the next one! The prompt I chose: #2 To be in love with a demon was the last thing on your wishlist.…

abbeyberning

After being attacked as a child, Anna Trenton discovers that vampires can't physically harm her. This makes her a fun target for three vampires who have taken it upon themselves to make her life miserable, finally going so far as to kill her entire family. Feeling the guilt of her family's death, Anna realizes that they will never let her live a normal life. So, after her 18th birthday, she flies to Italy to pay a visit to the Volturi, prepared to ask for her own death. Upon arriving however, she quickly discovers that the Volturi's leaders have a different plan in mind for her.…

abbeyberning

Celine never believed in magic, at least, not until she stumbled upon a broken unicorn horn in the forest. Now she's being hunted by a secretive organization determined to claim its power, but they're not the only ones searching for the missing pieces. Soren, the prince of a forgotten kingdom wants back what's his. The problem? Restoring his power might kill Celine. With enemies closing in, Celine faces an impossible choice: risk her own life and help the prince, or betray him to save herself.This story is my entry in the 2025 Open Novella Contest! Go to @OpenNovellaContest to choose a writing prompt and join this or the next one! The prompt I chose: While hiking through a forest, you stumble upon a unicorn's horn.…

abbeyberning

Elle has never felt a sense of belonging anywhere. So one day she, along with her friend Simon head out onto the road with nowhere in mind, hoping to escape their monotonous daily lives. By chance, they end up stopping in the cleverly named town of Storybrooke, Maine. But when she gets there, Elle discovers that she plays a much bigger role in this new town than she could have ever realized. In the midst of love, confusion and heartbreak, she must find out who she really is... if she wants to finally belong.…