Haunted Hands

When Eliard Veyne awakens, he finds himself in a world that isn’t his own. A world of industry and progress on the surface… and alchemy, curses, and forgotten gods lurking beneath. He should have been just another nameless man, another cog in the grand machine of nobles, religions, and secret organizations vying for control. But fate has never been so simple. Something is watching. Something is waiting. The world is filled with relics—artifacts that grant power at a cost. Some whisper in the dark, others demand blood. From noble halls stained with secrets to slums where the desperate make pacts with spirits, everyone seeks strength, wealth, or survival. The smart ones learn to scheme. The desperate ones lose their souls. And then there’s Eliard. He doesn’t seek power for its own sake. He doesn’t want to serve a god, kneel to an order, or sell his will for gold. He wants answers—about the Exemplar Deck, the twisted hand that controls fate, and why every step closer to the truth makes the world itself push back against him. From cursed relics to sentient artifacts, from vampires lurking in the dark to gods who refuse to stay dead, Eliard must navigate a world where one wrong move can mean death… or worse. But the truth has a cost. And not all hands are meant to be played. Some were meant to stay obscured.

Lucius Lothra, a passionate gamer suddenly find not just himself but the whole world in a fantasy world where Knights and Mages exist. All Earthlings who once played a VR Game called System Online wake up in this world with their own Systems which they created when playing System Online. Lucius had just created an account when a world ending event occurred so he didn't play the game but he did manage to create his own system. The only problem that Lucius has is that he doesn't know if his system works or not and the only way to find out is... DEATH!!!

Ein was a hitman on hire. A killer, a shadow, a death with insomnia, if you may. He had witnessed countless pairs of eyes dim as the light of life faded, leaving nothing but vile hollowness. Needless to say, the sight of a soul popping out of the dead body was a first. And it wasn't just any soul. It was the dead heir of Byers Holdings, the same guy he killed with his own hands. Turns out the rich boy Adriel had a horribly irritating and loud soul, but worst of it all - impossible to get rid of. Who would have thought that killing on a blue moon night could lead to being haunted?

'Kill monsters, eat meat' 'I mean, Kill monsters, save lives. Got it.' 'Tut, I could've sworn that the first one sounded better.' She wasn't a girl looking for freedom or self-righteous liberation by a hero, or whatever shit a girl who suffered for almost all her life would crave. -the shit of a life she was living was horrible, but it was bearable, and so she got used to it. Rather, instead of freedom, what this little missy wanted was money. Lots and lots of them so she never has to worry about the next day. Money - bountiful enough that when she has to spend, she doesn't need to look back or calculate her assets to see how much she has left. Money - bountiful enough to get all the fried chicken she could ever dream of. Yeah, you heard it, fried chicken. For those who did not have money to spare leisurely, getting fried chicken was like a pipe dream to them and she had been one of those unfortunate souls. A comfortable roof above her head and no worries as to when she would get ordered around to steal. No worries about when she would get her next meal-- That was her liberation. And she got it. Just that, she got it most absurdly. Awakened! Those were the people ruling the world, alongside beastly and deadly monsters who threatened the safety of average human beings. And those awakened call the shots. Alice never dreamed she would one day be awakened, and compared to others with their game-like system displaying their attributes and strength; she had a full-grown man whom only she could hear, watching her back at every turn and telling her what to do. He was kinda a pain in the ass but she couldn't complain. It was this gift he had bestowed on her that made her the most powerful Awakened there was with stats that even S-class awakeneds couldn't compare to. She was the boss, now. Mwa-hahahahaha. But life didn't go as easy and leisurely as she planned. With great power comes great responsibility, right? Well, in her case with great power comes great hunger. She couldn't go a moment without getting hungry and her stomach had become a bottomless pit. And to get food, she needed money, and to get money, she had to hunt monsters. The monsters plagued humanity, causing catastrophes and taking lives mercilessly. Those monsters, as scary as they may be, were her target and she had to face them head-on. The bigger the monsters the more money she would gain. Yeah, that was the plan, but... This guy acting as her system seemed to have other plans, putting her at the forefront of 'justice' and having her clean the mess he somewhat created. 'Ugh, I can already sense a shadow of foreboding. Someone, please tell me I'm not acting the main character role. I just want to eat, okay?'

In a world shrouded in darkness, Kya, a mysterious and deadly warrior, is driven by an unseen force to fight and seek revenge for a past she doesn't recall. Haunted by the weight of innocent blood on her hands, Kya demands to know the identity of their enigmatic master. As Kya journeys through the treacherous landscape, she's confronted by a group of armored guards from the Eastern Palace. The guards, led by Gali, claim they've been sent to protect Kya from unknown dangers. Despite initial skepticism, Kya agrees to accompany the guards to meet the Royal, embarking on a perilous journey that will unravel the mysteries of their past and the true nature of their allegiance.

… “One fifty.” I heard someone shout. “One sixty.” Another said immediately. “Two hundred.” “Five hundred thousand dollars.” “Five hundred thousand dollars, going once, going twice, sold.” Cesar announced and everybody clapped. “What was that?” Drego barked. “What?” I blinked, my smile slowly dissipating. “Why did you agree to stand up there? And looking like this for that matter.” I frowned. “Like what?” “Did you enjoy the fact that men were bidding on you like some prost—” My palms flew and landed on Drego’s face before I could understand what I was doing. “You don’t get to judge how I decide to look. Who the hell do you think you are to judge me? I did what I did for charity. You’re my boss, don’t cross any lines.” I turned around to leave. “Wait. Nichole I’m sorry.” He said more calmly. I looked at him again. “Because I told you that I was in love with you doesn’t make it okay for you to get involved in my personal life and decisions.” “It’s not like—” “Don’t worry. The day I quit was my first day getting over you. You don’t have to worry about that crazy talk. I’m over you. And I’ll leave your company the second you find my replacement and you won’t have to see me anymore.” “Nichole please listen—” “Drego, you’re up.” Reid came outside. His expression changed. It was no surprise. The tension between Drego and I was palpable. “Is everything okay?” Reid asked. “Yeah.” I replied. “We are done here.”

A Haunting Melody follows Eleanor as she returns to Ashbourne, a village trapped in time and haunted by shadows. Her homecoming stirs old memories and awakens The Echo—a sinister entity that thrives on sacrifices and erases the very existence of its victims. Eleanor’s mother once protected her from this fate by offering herself, but The Echo’s curse was never truly broken. As Eleanor uncovers the truth about her family’s legacy and the village’s dark pact, she faces the horrifying realization that she is the last link in a cycle of sacrifice and memory. To save herself and the village, she must confront The Echo, accept her destiny as the new Keeper, and carry the burden of the erased souls. But breaking the curse might mean losing herself to the shadows forever.

The ocean roared, waves surging like beasts, crashing against an ancient throne carved from blue crystal. Noel stood in the midst of the chaos, his heart pounding as voices echoed in his head. A memory surfaced—one not his own yet deeply familiar. He saw a man with a face identical to his, regal and powerful, commanding the seas with a mere flick of his hand. The man turned, his gaze piercing. "The throne of waters belongs to you now," he said, his voice calm yet heavy. "But the cost is your past, your pain, and your fears. Will you take it?" Noel woke up with a jolt, drenched in sweat. His hands trembled as he clutched his chest, struggling to slow his racing heartbeat. It was the same dream again, haunting and vivid. But Noel didn’t know the man or the throne—or why he felt both terrified and drawn to it.

Lyra, an anxious young woman in Port-Louis, France helps her father, a successful businessman, restore and refurbish an abandoned hotel with the idea to get it running again; however, finding even hired hands to help is a challenge due to ghastly tales told about it. "L’Hôtel Hanté", as the locals call it, is a promising hotel and business venture but is the possible payoff worth the mysterious risks that present themselves to those who dare climb past the first floor? Art by Cordelia Carlin

"Adira Jordan, a young woman mourning the loss of her father, is plagued with the feeling of being watched and hears ominous voices that threaten her life. She finds herself drawn to her extended family, whom she has never met before, in the hopes of finding answers and protection. Desperate to find a solution, Adira must overcome her fear of abandonment and trust her unknown relatives to fight the mysterious forces trying to harm her."

Zixin dies from Qi Deviation and an Earthling transmigrates into his body, the Earthling then accepts his new identity as Xong Zixin and embarks on a new journey of cultivation. Zixin later discovers that he actually has a System called Attack Catching System which like its name suggests, captures and stores attack from people who attack him. … [Ding! 1002 punches from a Core Condensing Realm have been captured successfully!] [Ding! Qi Deviation has been successfully captured!] [Ding! Soul Possession Attack has been captured unsuccessfully.] ,... Follow Zixin on his unparalleled journey to the peak of martial arts, releasing saved attacks on his enemies and competency obliterating them.

Hydra's life is a constant battle against prejudice and control. Born in the Xaven Kingdom with divine magic, she's forced to hide her true strength and endure a life of forced obedience. Now, facing a forced marriage to the Emperor of Crystallia, she finds her fate intertwined with the Demon Lord, Gladiolus, the one person who seems to see her for who she truly is. As hidden agendas surface and forbidden feelings ignite, Hydra must choose between duty and freedom, between suppressing her magic and embracing her true potential. This drama-rich fantasy explores the agonizing tension of a slow-burn connection, the weight of buried secrets, and the struggle to break free from a predetermined fate.

After playing a variation of the poker game, Shadow’s Hand, Damien Pearce unexpectedly awakened in an unfamiliar world. Stripped of all kinds of information in the world he was thrown into, Damien now had to navigate it through wits and guts. Amidst his search for information, he discovered that he seemed to be a part of the world as a Transcendent Investigator, otherwise known as TI. The TI seemed fearful and revered among the people in this world. They were responsible for catching Transcendent(s) who misused their power. But was that the reason for his transfer? “Do I or do I not belong in this world?” Damien questioned his presence constantly.

As a handsome guy with fame and wealth, Eddy could lay his hands on any beauty around the world. Unfortunately, his little brother down there was too weak to grant him such a wish. What happens when he transmigrates into a body whose little brother is always strong and prepared? He's going to create a harem and indulge himself, right? Sadly, it's not like on earth where every girl admires him. It's a world haunted by darkness and hunger, cruelty and self-centeredness. A world where he is a disgrace to his family. Monsters, among which there are the Venomous Beauties, roam its corners. He is too weak to even play drums, let alone hunt those monsters to win hearts of girls. Thankfully, [Hello! I'm the Goddess of Beauty! Nice to meet you!] #No yuri #No NTR #Spicy

Meet Kieran, a 12-year-old street urchin with a secret - dark powers and even darker dreams. Haunted by the memory of his sister Sara's tragic death at the hands of a noble, Kieran is determined to change the world's power balance. When he stumbles upon Wells' mysterious grimoire, Kieran forms an unexpected bond with an ancient entity, but at a dangerous cost - his life force. Juggling life as an assassin in the shadows, he eventually earns a spot at the prestigious Academy. Using clever tricks to hide his true abilities, Kieran embarks on a mission to shift societal power dynamics, all while burying the darkness that lurks within him.

When Will Travers, a feature writer at a struggling newspaper, comes home ten minutes late, he’s not prepared for the bombshell his wife, Leona, is about to drop. After eight years of marriage, she announces her decision to leave him, blaming a hidden sorrow: their inability to have children. As Will navigates the heartbreak and the eerie calm of his sudden solitude, he reflects on the unraveling of his life—from the once-loving bond he shared with Leona to his firm belief in an odd, personal superstition: he should have married a left-handed woman. Set against the backdrop of a decaying newspaper industry, The Left-Handed Truth is a bittersweet exploration of failure, resilience, and the humorous quirks that help us move forward. Will’s journey to rediscover purpose and rebuild his life is equal parts poignant and unexpectedly inspiring, proving that sometimes the path to healing lies in embracing your imperfections—and the unpredictable hands of fate.

Elara has never been more than a seamstress scrabbling to survive in the shadow of Veyris, a city ruled by King Theron’s iron decree: magic is treason, punishable by death. But when a slip of her needle ignites a blaze she can’t explain—flames bursting from her own hands—her quiet life shatters. Branded a witch, hunted by royal guards, and haunted by a pendant that glows with secrets she doesn’t understand, Elara is thrust into a world she never knew existed. Her only lifeline is Kael, a scarred, enigmatic young man who pulls her from the chaos, his dagger stained with blood shed to save her. But his help comes with a price: he’s a defector from the Nightveil, a shadowy order sworn to Theron, trained to track and kill mages like her.

"Black Hand Over the Sky" —— In this Marvel-like world filled with danger and opportunity, the rise of a time traveler begins! Anthony Stark, an ordinary modern individual, accidentally crosses over into a parallel world that blends superheroes with gangsters. In this world, he becomes the heir of a medium-sized gang family in New York City. Faced with a family crisis, he has no choice but to take a path different from that of traditional heroes—using gang power to protect himself and his family. Anthony possesses a mysterious "golden finger"—a lottery system that can randomly obtain various special abilities or items. He uses this system to gradually regain control of his family, resolve the equity issues of the Free Daily, and establish his power base in New York City at the Caesar Palace. However, this is just the beginning of his rise. In an unexpected turn of events, Anthony's mother is mysteriously cured, which makes him realize that he needs even greater power to protect his family. Thus, he decides to enter other worlds in search of resources and strength. Through his lottery system, he obtains a dimensional base seed, which allows him to enter different worlds and establish bases. He successively enters the world of "Wanted" and "Hunter x Hunter," acquiring powerful abilities and resources through his adventures in these worlds. In this process, Anthony not only has to deal with internal gang power struggles but also face threats from outside, including challenges from other gangs, interventions from superheroes, and investigations by government agencies. He uses various means, including collaborating with supervillains and utilizing high-tech equipment, to gradually enhance his strength. Ultimately, Anthony's goal is to establish a powerful force that can protect his family and allow him to stand firm in this dangerous world.

An extraordinary werewolf with unique magical abilities, including foresight, must learn to follow her heart while fighting a cruel fate. Jodie Mickelson, a maid in the whispering moon pack, is a unique hybrid born from an affair between a powerful witch and an alpha king. When she discovers that the pack's alpha is her fated mate, she hopes for a change in her luck. However, the alpha rejects and banishes her due to his disinterest in their bond. Fate sets Jodie on a path of destiny. Ares, known as the 'Bastard Prince,' is a formidable force of nature in the werewolf world and beyond. Betrayed by those close to him and haunted by rumors of his supposed depravity, he seeks to reclaim his thrones. Their paths will cross, sparks and insults will fly, and love will blossom. However, a terrible vision foretelling Ares' inevitable death at her hands stands between Jodie and her second chance at a happy ever after. Disclaimer: I don't own the rights to the cover image.

I got a job as a dormitory supervisor at a women's dorm in a university, but the enthusiasm of the girls seemed a bit... unnatural. Midnight sobs, a burning dorm room, a room that doesn't exist—deep within my memories lies a bizarre and eerie world. The night is deep, the dream unfinished. The mountain spirit blows out the lantern—where shall the wandering souls find their way home?

A family betrayed, a nation in peril, and one girl who will discover her past and alter the course of history Cast out from a noble house, Alexandra must scrape by to survive in the slums of a city ruled by steam. Meeting others left orphaned, they fight every day for their next meal and a safe place to lay their heads. The only clue Alexandra has about her father is a sealed locket she holds close. But secrets of the past refuse to stay buried for long, and her locket may prove to be the key not only to her lost family, but the future of the nation as well. Under the spewing towers of steam, Alexandra and her friends set out to learn the secret of the locket and discover an adventure beyond their wildest dreams. As the land is thrown into turmoil and powerful forces gather to prevent the truth of the locket from being discovered, Alexandra must gather her wits and courage to survive. Traveling from the slums of the city to corrupted villages, to the great planes of the land pirates, to the ancient mountain where forgotten magics may dwell, one girl must stand alone, discover herself, discover her past, and decide what she holds dear.

"I didn't kill anyone, I know who killed him but I'm not telling you, I'll take the blame for.. everything" Vivian a girl who was lied to by strangers that claimed to be her friends, woke up two days after a mysterious event took the life of her parents and left her with no memories, she didn't even try to find herself but sacrificially offered her life to cover for the people she thought had sacrificed all for her. Vincent, a cold and indifferent CEO who is the most handsome and successful young man in the country, lost his parents and one of his sisters, his parents' bodies were recovered and put to rest but not his sister's.. Now his goal is to find his long lost sibling, dead or alive, and protect the one he has left whom he dotes on so much and does everything to keep her happy and safe. But something happens again enemies attack, and Vincent is left broken. he becomes an empty money machine looking for his sister who was almost found and lost again and also revenge on anyone that hurt his loved ones. but he doesn't need to do that, as fate will have its way, this a story of love, mystery, and karma, with many unexpected turns as we ride on..

[Updates: Once a week] Lucas maintains his distance at people due to an incident two years ago that haunts him until now and due to that, he's always alone and has become a subject of malicious rumors and stories. Gray, on the other hand, is the opposite, He likes to make everyone comfortable around him until he meets Lucas that his friendly persona got challenged. Is he really that curious about Lucas? Or is there already something that he feels about him? [On hiatus]

Horror stories written by Joseph Kohtz The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On Halloween, a group of kids decides to go inside an old abandoned mansion to see if it's haunted and end up getting scared out of their minds by all sorts of monsters and ghosts. While inside, the kids meet up with a talking cat and jack-o-lantern who try to protect them from the spirits and try to convince one of them to read a spell from a book to get rid of the ghosts. Return to The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On a field trip, Susan Piper takes her class to The Wellington Mansion and tells them how it was haunted before she got rid of the ghosts a decade ago on Halloween with her friends' help. She also told her class how to re-haunt the house and warned them not to do so. The next day, on Halloween, six of Susan's students enter the mansion, bring the ghosts and monsters back, and get scared out of their wits. Jack, the jack-o-lantern who knew their teacher, protects them with help from Alvin, the ghost puppy, and tries to convince Victoria to read the same spell Susan read when she was in the mansion to get rid of the ghosts. The Spooky Halloween Sleepover in The Haunted Woods: After a few of their friends go missing, a group of kids investigates The Dead Woods to find them. While there, they run into monsters and ghosts that pick them off. Since their friends are disappearing, they decide to have a sleepover in the haunted woods until they find their friends, but they soon all go missing after the hauntings get worse. Fear Itself: After being told a ghost story around the campfire, a group of kids who go to a camp gets scared to death while ghosts and monsters haunt the camp and forest. They get scared, but some think it's all a prank by one of the counselors at first, even when the campers and the counselors start to get picked off one by one. Even though things look bad, some campers still think it's a fraud, at least until things get worse. Because the longer they stay and ignore the ghosts' warnings, the worse the hauntings get. Then they become convinced and start to get scared out of their wits.

In a world where gods have long vanished and cultivation reigns supreme, Shen Ziyan, a humble village boy, stumbles upon a severed hand—not just any hand, but one brimming with an unfathomable power, belonging to a Supreme God of Creation. From that moment on, his fate is forever changed. As ancient forces stir and hidden sects seek the remnants of divine power, Ziyan is thrust into a world of ruthless cultivators, forgotten legacies, and celestial conspiracies. His newfound strength grants him abilities beyond mortal comprehension, but it also marks him as a target for those who would stop at nothing to claim such power. With no sect to protect him and no master to guide him, Ziyan must forge his own path—one that will take him across grand cultivation realms, ancient ruins of lost civilizations, and battlefields where immortals once waged war. But the deeper he delves into his newfound power, the more he begins to question: Was the hand a blessing, or a curse? And if a god’s hand alone could shake the heavens—what happened to the rest of the body? As enemies close in and secrets unravel, Shen Ziyan embarks on an epic journey to uncover the truth of his power, ascend beyond the limits of cultivation, and defy the very heavens themselves. The path to divinity is paved with blood. And in the end, Ziyan will either rise as a god— -or fall like The ones before him.

Kuro and his friends, Daizo, and Lini go to a haunted house in the middle of a forest to play some haunted games. Suddenly, after playing for a while, a curse is placed upon the three of them. Will they find a cure in time? ⚠️ Warning! This novel has things like ⚠️ - Yaoi - Violence - Bullying I post chapters most of the time!

Buff, Exiled, and Absolutely Done With This World! Balfour Ironhide, the strongest swordsman in history, fought tooth and muscle to end the Great Continent War, personally cutting down thousands of monsters, holding off armies with his bare fists, and doing 90% of the work while his so-called “Hero” and party members spent their time looking pretty and flirting. And how does the Human Empire reward him for his legendary efforts? By shoving him into exile! Why? Because in this fantasy world, big, buff, muscular men are considered ugly, barbaric, and socially unacceptable. Meanwhile, the golden-haired Hero and his dazzling companions are celebrated like divine idols. As compensation for his "services," Balfour is given a run-down, haunted mansion in a remote city stuck between five major empires. The land is cursed, the locals are terrified of him, and peace? What peace?! Enraged at his ridiculous fate, Balfour vows to do the only logical thing: prove everyone wrong and make his exile the biggest mistake the world ever made! But as trouble brews between the empires and bizarre rumors about the “monstrous swordsman” spread, Balfour may soon discover that his so-called "retirement" is about to turn into a brand-new adventure!