The 2025 Entrancing Awards results have just been posted, and we had an incredible competition this year. The winners all did an amazing job. 

As I did last year, I’d like to call out some other works that I personally really enjoyed, and weren’t otherwise recognized. Also like last year, I’ve skewed this list toward stories that I think people may have overlooked. 

Just a Matter of Time by H_Falt: I read a lot of hypno stories, and it’s rare that one does something I’ve never seen before. This one did something I’ve never seen before: time loops as a conditioning tool. It’s an incredibly innovative concept in a fun story.

You are Mine by Reggie: The snippets of two characters across multiple universes are captivating, in how they show two people endlessly trying and failing to be together. Interesting, unique, and experimental in a good way, it’s absolutely worthy of your time. 

Bespoke Extraction Part 1 by Nickylion / Kobunny: Really solid concept of an escape room that's priming you with zonks beforehand. The story is hot, well executed, and unique - I just wish we could read the next part.

The Cave of Miracles by FelineSleepy: the author did a great job of creating likable characters and building an interesting world. While it clearly draws its inspiration from Aladdin, it's remarkably creative and stands well on its own.  

Exposure by Vylraz: Vylraz submitting a wholesome hypno work surprised me, but it worked beautifully. They write hypno very well, and the characters, style, and setting here all were excellent. 

For I Have Sinned by Princess Lilac: An unexpected banger from an author I’ve never read before. Angelic corruption isn’t something I’ve read much of, but it was delightfully well executed, and had a very fun setting. 

Charmed by EarthGazingStar: I remain impressed how this story built a beautifully vivid world in so few words. The lore of the world feels incredibly well thought out, and it’s interwoven with the plot skillfully. And the hypnosis is excellent. 

Mind-Flayed Sleep Aid by AnguisCantus: wholesome mind-flayer hypnosis is definitely not a thing you see often (or, let’s be honest, ever). However, this pulled it off, and ended up being one of my favorite stories in the competition. Beautifully written with amazing characters, it’s an absolute delight.

Thank you everyone for participating in our competition this year, and remember you can read all 51 entries here!

If you had a favorite story you'd like to share, please leave a comment with it!