Middlegrade Stories

Rin lives on Lantern's Keep, an important lighthouse dedicated to steering the Kindred away from storms and cliffs atop the dragons they ride. Nearby lives a skull-like cave, and inside....hundreds and hundreds of....eggs. Dragon eggs. Once a year, the Holy Temple escorts the newest recruits hoping to become Kindred into bonding with an egg to hatch, raise, and train. But on this night, the singing of the Holy Temple's Choioisier cannot drown out the sound of...music. Where is it coming from? Rin is just the type to find out. GENRES: **fantasy,** middle grade, coming of age, magical school, dragons ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ First draft/second concept version A Sound Dragon Quartet Novel Project's Current Word Count: ~10k

Open Novella Contest 2026 💫✨ In the heart of the fairy realm, where dragons sulk, forests whisper secrets, and wicked imps scheme in glittering castles, one goblin's desperate choice is about to shatter the fragile peace. Once a wealthy trickster, Giggleton lost everything-his fortune, his freedom, and the Gem Maker he stole long ago. Now lonely, starving, and clinging to regret, he makes the dangerous decision to confront Prince Horace, the cruel imp who owns his life. But Horace has no mercy to spare-and a far darker plan in mind. Far away in the magnificent Rune Hall, the sorcerer Hex struggles to protect his wife Rose and their child from the same enemy who once coveted her magic. When Hex leaves home in search of a way to save them, Rose is left alone...and the shadows begin to stir. Goblins lurk. Spells vanish. Strange noises echo through the halls. And deep in the Whispering Woods, something wicked follows her every step. As plots tighten and old sins return, a single spark of rare magic could save the fairy realm-or doom it forever. 104. While wandering in the woods, you dismiss the rustling behind you as nothing more than wind through the trees until you turn around and realise it isn't the wind at all. 3. You don't expect much excitement in your quiet garden until the day a dragon suddenly appears among the flowers.

When twelve-year-old Tarin Neel arrives in his ancestral village in Sri Lanka, he expects nothing more than heat, humidity, and old stories. But the legends turn out to be terrifyingly real. A demon king long thought sealed beyond the skies is stirring, and the cracks between worlds are widening. Thrown into a universe of floating kingdoms, shifting forests, and magical rifts, Tarin discovers he is part of a bloodline destined to protect the fragile balance between Earth and Dharmara. Armed with only his wits, a mysterious khadga-inspired sword, and a fierce heart, he must navigate impossible tests, deadly creatures, and secrets that could unravel everything he loves. With loyal friends at his side-a disciplined warrior princess, a mischievous shapeshifter, and a sage-in-training-Tarin learns that courage isn't about skill, it's about choices. And sometimes, the greatest battles are fought not with magic, but with trust, heart, and the bravery to face what you've always feared. A whirlwind of adventure, mystery, and heart, Tarin Neel and the Demon of Dharmara is perfect for readers who love epic journeys, magical worlds, and heroes who are ordinary kids thrust into extraordinary destinies.

2,180 days without a single friend. Online school doesn't save me from the pain. If you've made it this far, then you've cared about me more than my teachers and parents combined. It sounds performative if I tell you that I am just another bullied kid trying to survive, but I don't know if I am. *** Solomon Handler's nightmares have returned-and this time, they are becoming more real. Like every other problem in his life, Solomon tries to push them away, but these visions want something. And they are coming to collect. As the world around him begins to crumble, Solomon is forced to confront the horrors that torment him whether he is awake or asleep.

Xavier is just a regular kid-or at least that's what everyone thinks. Struggling with ADHD and feeling like he doesn't fit in, school is a daily battle. But everything changes when he discovers a mysterious video game that pulls him into a world where his differences become his greatest strengths. Now trapped inside the game, Xavier must learn to survive, level up, and work with other kids like him to escape. This is a preview of the full *Level Up* book series available on Amazon. Perfect for readers who love gaming adventures, action, and stories about overcoming challenges.

There's something disgustingly strange happening on the campus of Emerald Glades Academy. Something that seems to be spreading. And only a "boy genius" along with his few reluctant classmates - and the limitless miracles of modern science - may stand between hope and unmitigated disaster for an entire mutated student body. Not to mention a town. And maybe even... the whole world itself.

Episode 1: Little Fingers, Big Dreams Aden has always loved the piano. But now, watching his little stepbrother Freddie play with effortless brilliance, he feels a mix of longing, jealousy, and something deeper he cannot name. Between stolen glances, summer afternoons, and the swaying bougainvillea outside his window, Aden realizes one truth: music and Freddie will never let him forget who he is. Episode 2: Ducks, Dreams, and Divided Hearts Aden struggles between his dreams and his family's expectations, while Lisa, his classmate, chases runaway ducks in her backyard. Two worlds pull him in different directions, but where does his heart truly belong? Episode 3: Melodies in the Air During lunch break at St. Mathew's High School, Aden finds a quiet moment under the banyan tree with his cheerful classmate Lisa. As the schoolyard buzzes with laughter, lunch boxes, and the smell of warm sambhar, Aden feels the familiar pull of music stirring inside him, dreams that refuse to stay silent. Episode 4: Notes of Doubt A visit to Mrs. Koshy brings unexpected news: the school is organising a musical-and both Aden and Freddie are expected to participate. For Aden, the opportunity is both thrilling and terrifying. Competing with his prodigy brother could finally prove his worth... or confirm his father's belief that music is Freddie's gift alone. Episode 5: A Melody of Dreams Aden's worries fade when his adventurous friend Roshan appears, singing "Voyage, Voyage" and dreaming of Paris. What begins as a carefree bicycle ride soon turns into chaos-ducks scattering, tempers flaring, and a disastrous attempt at landing a job at a Guest House. With laughter and narrow escapes, the boys discover that trouble is never far behind when they're together.

Pedro and Jeff are not your average heroes... and that might be the problem. Armed with questionable plans, unmatched confidence, and absolutely zero coordination, this unlikely duo is determined to bring justice to the city - one glorious mistake at a time. With capes flying, gadgets misfiring, and villains scratching their heads, Pedro & Jeff prove that saving the day doesn't always go according to plan. Sometimes it goes way, way worse. But somehow? It still works.

Myelin Arzani never wanted to stand out, much less be a threat to the whole solar system. Surviving in the lunar slums was hard enough without discovering he's possessed by the Mind Demon-one of two alien kings who nearly destroyed humanity centuries ago. When his brother is kidnapped and Myelin is forced to flee to Mars, he has three problems: an ancient evil sharing his body, a bastion academy that might expel him before he learns to fight, and exactly zero idea how to save anyone. Alongside Noor, a girl chasing her family's deadly legacy, and Dambe, a refugee running from secrets of his own, Myelin has one year to master his powers without losing himself to the monster in his head. But the Mind Demon isn't the only threat. Something is hunting him across the solar system, and the people he trusts most might be the ones who want him dead. A sci-fi action series about found family, fighting your demons (literally), and learning that sometimes the hardest person to save is yourself.

As rumors swirl across the war torn lands of Eos of a possible Candidate-the long prophesied savior of peace-young Raden Nite finds himself unexpectedly chosen to discover the truth to these rumors. Raden's top-secret mission will send him and his closest friends on a heart-pounding adventure through the mysterious Voras Mountains, the impenetrable fortress of Sargatum, and deep into strange new lands where dangerous enemies await. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Disputed Lands, Prince Aric sits third in line to the crown of Vicedonia. Seeking to escape the overwhelming shadow of his elder brother, and to prove to his father, the king, that he is indeed a worthy successor, Aric embarks on a path into the darkest corners of Eos. On his journey, he will encounter the sinister magic of the Dark Forest, the epic battlegrounds of Lake Raphia, and discover the harsh realities of what it truly means to be king. In the first book of the Prophecy Rock Series, fates will collide in this epic tale of action, loyalty, and love, where the ultimate meaning of true sacrifice will be discovered.

Morvah's dad drowned at sea six years ago. At least... that's what everyone believes. On a family trip to Switzerland, Morvah sees him. Alive. Watching her from the mountains. When she follows, she crosses into Mirror Mountain - a dangerous realm ruled by the mysterious Eagle King, where reflections lie and nothing is what it seems. With only Yves - a boy who can turn into a white fox - at her side, Morvah must uncover her hidden gift, face her fear of mirrors, and discover the truth about her father. But some truths are sharper than glass. And love may be the key that shatters everything.

Jiwon, a twelve-year old girl with a quick wit, a ravenous desire for learning, and a hidden talent for dance finds her world turn upside down when she discovers that her mother is a former royal gisaeng--girls and women raised and trained to entertain the Royal Family. Her mother has always warned her to be cautious, never stand out and always follow the crowd. But with a face which half was covered by an unruly birthmark, she always gets herself into trouble, no matter how many times she tries to hide and avoid it. Even though her mother doesn't want it, Jiwon will be forced to enter the Palace, train and become one of the royal giseangs herself. She will compete with other girls, and she will realize that the gisaengs in the Palace are not only there to entertain the Royal Family or the envoys from other kingdoms . . . Enter Yul Geom, a fourteen-year old boy who settles in life that all he wants is to play with his friends, hunt in the woods, and live in isolation. His world is shaken when he's found that the only family by blood in his life--his sister--is seized by the imperial monks also known as, Dharmas. Yul Geom doesn't know why his sister is kept by the Dharmas, but he could not waste time thinking about the answer. He has to act soon, or it may be too late for him to rescue his sister alive. As their paths draw inevitably toward the Palace, Jiwon and Yul Geom will discover that survival is not won by hiding or remaining silent, but by confronting the savage spirits that rule both the court-and themselves.

Since childhood, Lila has collected the dreams people forget when they wake up, storing them in jars under her bed. Most are harmless, flying, falling, old memories, but one night she accidentally keeps a nightmare that begins leaking into real life. As the line between dream and reality blurs, Lila searches for the dream's original owner, knowing that returning it might trap them in it forever.

After most of Emily's powers were removed by the Xan, she'd known things would change, but never had she expected for her life to take the huge turn that it had. Joel was as distant as ever, her powers were practically nonexistent, and most of all, Emily was beginning to regret not letting the Xan destroy Lorin. Emily needs a break, which is the very reason that she leaves Olympus to go to New York with Pegasus. Little does she know, the CRU are on higher alert than ever before and she finds herself in the worst position possible. The CRU use their latest scientific equipment to steal Emily's flame and use it to create their very own weapons against her and her friends. When the flame in the temple sputters and dies, no one knows what to make of it and there is confusion among the Olympians. Will Emily ever be found? Is there any way to get her powers back? What will become of Olympus? Read this Pegasus (Kate O'Hearn) fanfiction to find out...

Step into a world lost to time with "Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic," a captivating collection of short stories that transport you to the ancient past. Each tale unfolds in a different fossil formation around the globe. Gain a glimpse into unseen times in natural history from the healing world of the Triassic, the ecological bloom of the Jurassic, and the waning days of the Cretaceous. Explore worlds much different from our own such as the sea of middle North America, the wetlands of southern Mongolia, and the forests of the Antarctic. Meticulously researched and vividly imagined, these stories strive to capture the authenticity and wonder of life during the Mesozoic era. Written in a style inspired by nature documentaries, each story offers a realistic and immersive glimpse into the behaviors, struggles, and triumphs of a diverse array of creatures that once roamed our planet. Whether it's the famous dinosaurs, the sky-faring pterosaurs, the long-forgotten marine reptiles, or the earliest ancestors of mammals, this collection brings the ancient world to life with compelling accuracy. Drawing inspiration from modern-day natural phenomena as well as the latest theories and discoveries in paleontology, these tales blur the line between fact and fiction, reviving the distant echoes of prehistoric life. Join us on this journey through time, where the wonders of long ago await your discovery. Experience life on Earth as it once was for over 180 million years. Welcome to the Prehistoric Wild.

Daughters of the Warrior Class It's been 15 years since Keladry of Mindelan earned her shield. Since then, more and more girls have been following her example. Now it's time for the next generation. Sabine-Haname of Queenscove and Princess Lianokami of Conté are taking their first steps towards knighthood.

What if you got trapped inside Minecraft - and dying meant dying for real? Steve (10) and Alex (12) signed up for a simulation experiment. Three days inside their favourite game. No big deal. Then extraction failed. The mobs became real. And the villagers started thinking for themselves. Now they're fighting to protect a village called Millbrook, making allies who'd die for them (and some who do), and crossing a world that gets more dangerous with every chapter - pillager raids, frozen mountains, and a pale forest full of things that only move when you're not looking. But the worst part? The simulation is learning from them. Their fears. Their memories. Their knowledge of the game. And it's building something from everything they know. Updates weekly. Complete story - 21 chapters.

Eliza didn't mean to fall into another world. One moment she was chasing her friend across the playground. The next, she was tumbling through a rainbow waterfall, landing in a place where frogs fall calmly, bears are made of honey, and salmon wear floaties. But this world is not as whimsical as it seems. Something is draining the color from the land-and from the creatures who live here. Something the frightened animals call the Black Queen. Eliza has a gift. Her emotions have color. Her tears can heal. But every time she gives a piece of herself away, she has less to hold onto. In a world where a queen takes and takes and is never full, what happens to a girl who keeps giving? The Girl Who Spilled Blue is a middle grade fantasy about sacrifice, grief, and the colors we leave behind.

This is a collection of short stories I wrote way back in 2017, when I first started writing. I decided to upload it so you can laugh and cringe at my younger, less talented self. Looking back, I regret my life choices but I can't throw away memories. WARNING! I did not edit them before I published! DOUBLE WARNING! This contains a couple of my old, very cringy fanfics!

The people of the Meadow believe in three things: the great Arbor oak will regenerate every week, the Scrivener’s tales will play in the sky every evening, and twelve-year-old Jack Sweet will never live up to his legendary father, who disappeared five years before. When disaster strikes, threatening the Meadow’s survival of the coming winter, Jack discovers a way through the high wall of Briars surrounding the village. As he searches for the Scrivener and a way to save his people, Jack learns that a dark forest can hold answers to questions he never thought to ask, and that no hero finds them all single-handed. BRIAR BOUND is a middle-grade fantasy adventure novel (approx 63,000 wds) featuring a boy missing a hand, a girl missing a finger, a wolf missing a fang, and a fame-hungry storyteller who misses nothing. A new chapter goes up every Tuesday and Friday!