Blackening Curtains

　　As a melon eater in the new era, Jiang Youtao is like a melon in the melon field. She is there wherever there are melons. So on a thunderstorm night with lightning and rain, she traveled through time and became a poor little girl with the same name in the 1970s. 　　The poor little girl lost her mother at an early age, and her scumbag father remarried. Not only did she not have enough food to eat and warm clothes to wear, but she also had to do endless housework and endure endless beatings and scolding. 　　The time when Jiang Youtao traveled through time was the moment when the poor scumbag father forced the original owner to go to the countryside to take over his stepbrother's place in order to have someone to take care of him in his old age and to smash a pot after his death. 　　Thinking about the environment of hunger and cold in this era, Jiang Youtao's eyes went dark. In the last second before she lost consciousness, a voice appeared in her mind: 　　[ Ding ~ The melon-eating system is at your service. As long as you complete the melon-eating task, you can exchange it for supplies~~] 　　In order to have enough food and clothes, Jiang Youtao tried hard, so she ran around in the bloody world that was a fusion of many contemporary literatures, either eating melons or on the way to eat melons. 　　A certain educated youth from the same educated youth point traveled through time with space supplies, but ended up being a poverty alleviation stepmother; 　　"The mission is here ~ Watch and mess up the first meeting between the male and female protagonists, and the rewards are: 3 meat buns, 500g beef jerky, 1kg butter melon seeds." 　　A young wife in the village who had just been married for one day woke up and wanted to divorce her husband and marry her ex-husband's uncle; 　　"Ding ~ Watch the famous scene of the heroine getting divorced and applaud in public to receive 5kg of rice, 250g of pork, 5 feet of cloth, and 1kg of salt and pepper melon seeds." 　　The accountant's eldest granddaughter is a well-known lucky bag, while the second granddaughter is a jinx who is plagued by bad luck; 　　"Ding ~ Watch the jinx star commit suicide and help her, and you will get 5kg of white flour, a chicken drumstick, and 1kg of green tea flavored melon seeds." 　　Jiang Youtao enjoyed eating melons, and the melon seeds in her hand kept increasing. She had to go out to sell them. Before she knew it, she had made a fortune by selling melon seeds and became a famous roasted food king after the reform and opening up. The courtyard houses in Beijing and the small houses in Haishi were no longer a dream for her. She could go wherever she wanted. 　　But while she was eating the melon, a figure suddenly appeared beside her. Jiang Youtao reluctantly grabbed a handful of melon seeds and gave them to him: "Big brother, do you want some melon seeds?" ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ One-sentence summary: There are too many melons, and the melon-eating crowd is very busy. Theme: Grow in adversity and strive to face the sun. ♤♤♤♤♤ Brief review of the work: This article has positive values, a fast pace, and never lets up on face-slapping stories, satisfying everyone's appetite for gossip. The author's writing is fluent, and he truly depicts the customs and style of the 1970s. The plot is compact, and it is a masterpiece of the era that is worth reading. ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ No. Of Chapters: 183 Chapters ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ Alternative Name/s: I Became Rich by Eating Melons in 1970s ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ Original Author: Rainfall Curtain ♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤♤ nerdygangster14's Note: This book is not mine. All the content are all credited to original author and the publisher of this book where I have read this book. I just want to share this story to you guys cause this book deserved to be publicized and loved by others. I'm a fan of this book and the author of this book.

Apocalypse、Rebirth、Explosive hoarding of supplies、Infinite space、Blackening Revenge of Bitch. The world has entered the Ice Age, and the end of the cold ice has arrived, with 95% of humanity on the planet dying! In his previous life, Jack was killed by someone he had helped because of his kindness. Reborn a month before the end of the Cold Ice Age, Jack awakened his spatial ability and began to crazily hoard supplies! Lack of supplies? He emptied a billion of dollar warehouse in a super mall! Are you living comfortably? He built a super safe house that was comparable to a fortress of the end! The end of the day is approaching, and others are frozen into dogs, willing to give up everything for a bite.

"A young girl from humble beginnings dared to dream big. Despite facing bullying from the elite, she persevered and ultimately earned the respect of those around her, achieving her aspiration to become a dazzling showgirl."

Once a Saintess who believed she was cherish by all, loved by all. However, it was nothing but a farce, her own illusion she created to satisfy her own unrealistic dreams. What's more she was betrayed. Sentenced to death by burning on a stake! Regressed back to the time she was a princess, her heart had blackened and twisted and she vowed to have revenge on everyone who betrayed her and make them pay with blood. ______ This is the story of a villain mc so what every she does can be questionable sometimes. And the novel takes and dark and light turn at time. An elegant princess? Nah Aurianna will fight like a maniac, kill, devour and destroy. Who needs to only fight with hands when you can use both hands and feet! "Also what is this gun thing?" Blast magic? Arsenal? Crazy magical world! How would Aurianna who's the White Gemaris bring ruin to her world? ( Tags: Non romance, Evil FL, Strong FL, character progression, slow burn. ) Pls the story would be a bit slow and fast paced at times. _________ Discord: https://discord.gg/NsVXWp6hGh

Ian was an ordinary guy on his way to work when he suddenly found himself in a strange and dangerous world ruled by dark races like vampires, werewolves, and demons. Transmigrated into the body of a lesser vampire, Ian must quickly adapt to his new reality where survival is a constant struggle. Just when all hope seems lost, Ian discovers he has a unique advantage: The Strongest Body Customization System, which allows him to modify and customize his body by consuming biomass. With this golden finger, Ian starts to turn the tables, designing bone claws and other enhancements to give him an edge against the terrifying werewolves and other supernatural threats. But as Ian learns more about the Curtained Imperium and the rigid hierarchies of the vampire race, he realizes that defeating his enemies is only the first step. To survive and thrive in this dark and brutal world, Ian must rise through the ranks, uncover the power of his system. Need to fly? Customize a pair of angel wings! The body is small? Add hundreds meters of height and become bigger than Godzilla! Need a weapon? Customize bone claws and kagune on the spot!

"And so here we are again, did you learn anything? Was this the dance you were looking for, No? Let us continue then, the day when we walk to the pier is yet to come. That grand symphony of loss and pain is just a lighthouse, you know when you walk it rises, so get up the story is yet to fall after all no one wishes to be alone in the end. Don't worry; I'll be your dance partner this time and encourage you forward every step of the way. So, as actors, burn till nothing is left, and listen with your heart to my audience. May we go off with dry tears so our finale can be broken with our own hands!"

Update: Mon, Wed, and Fri [Very Mature and Explicit Content] Amongst the battlefield of death and destruction, a lone warrior, her body ravaged by bone charring burns. Spirits of the recently dead drifted aimlessly, and hungry Burburus devoured both souls and body, sparing only the living and strong-willed. Yet, she found herself fixated on the Demon Lord, Ose, and the fact she is convinced he is in love with her. ... A vile smell rose from the brimstone red of blood and entrails that spilled from allies, foes, and those that were supposed to be protected. Hundreds of bodies blanketed the landscape of debris that was once a great city, wails and cries of the dying were heard over the strong winds, their hands wet as they tried to hold their own life in their wounds. If only she had more training to assist with their injuries, in the knighthood she was groomed for solely combat. The spirits of the recently dead roamed aimlessly, not yet aware they were dead and that they would meet true nonexistence if they were not to seek shelter from the real horror to come. A sense in Yin energy was coming from the vast distance, but she was distracted by the smell and sight of a battle that was truly ungodly; fitting for battles between there armies led by Demons. Above, she could see the sunlight having its own battle with thick clouds that were a profane-black with only a little light caressing her skin, deep as rich earth. The lack of sunlight only made her colder, and fortunately for her more impassive to her surroundings, or that could also be because of the fact that a large part of her body weren't charred until her bones were blackened. Her skin was covered in the soot of the nerves and flesh of her right arm, shoulder, and parts of her torso that were completely disintegrated. "Dammit, Ose," she thought bitterly, her frustration boiling within with each sharp breathe in her chest. "If it wasn't for your ridiculous obsession with me, I wouldn't be here--suffering in hell and then some." Ever since he first laid his eyes on her, she was convinced the Demon Lord had secretly fallen in love with her. The threaded sigil of his eyes that seemed to hold the magic of the aurora lights remained visible on the back of her uniform, though her body was barely there. In the name of her tormentor, the 'Great' Demon Lord Ose, she walked towards the edge of the battlefield.

Call it petty or perhaps foolish, if you will, but to Lauren, her small revenge became the last saving straw in her drowning life. Betrayed by her own family, who had her incarcerated for a crime committed by her older sister, Lauren wanted to end her life when they also went ahead and disowned her after her release from prison. So as a coping mechanism, Lauren made it her life mission to teach her family a small lesson by denying her sister, Laura, the joy of being with the only man that she has ever loved as a little token of payment for all that she had to endure from them. For years, Lauren lay in wait as she worked as a bar hostess and planned her simple but well-elaborated revenge against her parents' "golden child." But finding out that she was pregnant with another man's baby not so long after the wedding was never part of her plans.  So Lauren knew then that it was time to draw the curtains closed before her "husband" finds out that he has been duped. She needs to RUN! So what happens when this said husband too has no intention of letting her get away with this scot-free and intends to find his "fake" wife and make sure that she pays for her deception? What happens then when she realises that the man that she has been searching for is none other than the very husband that she has been running away from? Will she go and claim him back, or will she continue to let her sister be with him?

The world-famous hacker, Dexter, is a woman and she is the daughter of one of the most prominent families of aristocrats, going by the name Daisy Chen. Daisy has stayed away from her family, and juggled from one job to another in disguise or while cross-dressing as her alibi 'Dexter'. It never once got her into trouble, not until she chanced upon him. Ryle Harper, the CEO of Harper Societies, manages a multinational company on the surface but danger lurks beneath every façade he presents to the world. Daisy had decided to tread carefully around the man but trouble always comes uninvited. One night. One mistake. A stranger. An unprepared pregnancy. To keep her façade of being a man and not offend the devil, she did what was feasible… She disappeared without a trace. However, two years later, she finds herself facing him again only to realize that the man was, all along trying to track her down. By a twist of fate, she becomes his secretary again but this time, their deal comes with certain conditions and a time limit. But when destiny rolls its dice and Daisy has to assume the position of the head of her family, how would she escape Ryle's clutches again? Would she want to? Or would he let her? ... “Look at me,’’ his eyes darkened as he stepped towards her. With every step he took towards her, Daisy took a step back until her back hit the wall. The curtains swayed in the night wind, the glow of the pale moonlight illuminating the dark room where she could see the danger lurking in those hazel eyes. She averted her gaze. He pinched her chin and turned her face towards him, ‘’Dexter?” his fingers grazed up to her wig, ‘’Or shall I call you Daisy now? Daisy Chen?” he leaned closer to her, whispering next to her lips. Her lips parted but before she could utter a single word, her wig was tugged off. Her long dark hair came cascading down, answering all his unanswered questions. ''Tell me Daisy, or there are more ways I can make you speak,'' his hand reached inside her shirt, his long fingers grazed on the expanse of her delicate, bare skin, ''You believe me, right?" he whispered. She shivered, partly in pleasure and partly in denial of that pleasure that she felt.

Me and you. We looked almost the same. Liked most of the same things. Suffered the same abuse. Yet we died differently. Why was that not the same? On her way home from church one fateful day, a meteor descended from the heavens, obliterating everything in its path. Li Wen's ordinary life in the modern world shattered in a heartbeat, it would be her last heartbeat on earth. When the meteor crashes down, plunging her into a world she once created into the unpublished novel she spent most of her life writing for her beloved brother. Now, in a realm where ancient martial arts and magical forces rule, they are reborn as elementals on the Red Moon and Ice Moon—fire and frost, separated once more. A divine system offers her a second chance, gifting her immortality and then disappears due to an error... Yet, the journey is dangerous. If her true identity is revealed, she will be hunted by those who seek her immortality. Determined, Li Wen vows, "I will find you, Li Wei, no matter what. This time, nothing will keep us apart." Can the author navigate her way back to her brother in the world she created? The twisted part is, "How can the author not remember so many important parts of her own story?" Suddenly, Li Wen is thrust into a path of unpredictability. Who knows what enigmatic beings might be orchestrating the scenes from behind the curtains? She is now a character like anyone else, aware of some things but not everything. However, with her secret cheat code can she restore all of her memories and gain back the most important memory of all: the last chapter...?

Everyday Male lead prepares extra roses for the female lead. And everyday Female lead will appear at the shop at a certain time to take those flowers. But suddenly .. Hwan In-su has came to the shop to observe the same favourite scene of him. Suddenly the male lead approach towards him, making Hwan In-su's smiling face frozen and confused.. "These roses are for you." The male lead replied while handing the bouquet of roses. Hwan In-su looks at the flower bouquet in his hand and then looks at the male lead and asked with confusion , "And Why are you giving me this?" "It's because you seem to like me. And I will accept you as my lover." The male replied without hesitation with a calm face. Hwan In-su looked at the male lead with a straight face and could only utter "W-What?!" ________ Sharp Possessive Top X Soft transmigrated Bottom BoyXBoy

(Action);(Rebirth);(Supreme); (Overpowered); (Own Developed Cultivation Method/System); (Invincible); (Unrequited love); (Calm); (Hot Blooded); (Avenue Power); (Ultimate Physique); (Devouring Power) (Many more will be added later.) ********************************** (Average words per chapter is around :- 1500 words to 2000 words) ********************************** In the world of cultivation, where strength is fate, destiny bends for nothing-except power. The story went a little different in the case of Qiangu Qitian, a young man hailing from Earth, carrying burdensome baggage in the form of regrets from the past life, thrown into an ancient universe-one which only the strong lived and prospered in. Qiangu Qitian could only vaguely remember the novel about cultivation that he read in his previous life, and his body was weak; it's tough for him to get accustomed to this perilous world. He thus forged in iron the Technique-an entirely new and unique refinement cultivation process, cell by cell, of his very being. Without any teacher or master to bring him through, Qiangu Qitian forged his way to eventually reach the top in this world's first big step in the hierarchy of cultivation: the Blood Forging Realm. Just as he came into his own with the surge of new strength, destiny had in store for him a cruel twist of events. While basking in the glory of this success, some mysterious, malevolent creature appeared, drawn to this achievement. This unknown force consumed the essence of a very rare and powerful physique Qiangu Qitian had awakened in such an innocent manner and left him to his death. His body was weak now, lifeless, thrown aside like some tool he no longer needed, to warn against cruelties of this world. But nature is full of its own rules, and fate is not so easy to tell. Qiangu Qitian went against all odds as his frail body was once again claimed by life forces. Stripped of the powers he struggled so hard to gain, with his awakened physique stolen and his essence sapped, on the brink of despair, he sat. But Qiangu Qitian was no ordinary soul. Qiangu Qitian was that young introverted but ambitious man who dared to disobey his father so he could pursue his dream. That resistance against the man who had given him life is what now burnt up his spirit like an all-consuming fire. If he could, in his eyes, square up with his father to pursue his ambitions, no god, no force of heaven, no unknown entity was ever again going to stop him from success. An indestructible will, burning in a restless heart, a determined soul to have back all that was taken from him and to surpass at least the one who snatched what was his from the very start. Led on by a wish for revenge and a search for identity, Qiangu Qitian embarks on an adventure at every turn of which draws him along a path curtained with mystery, with secrets to date forbidden techniques reveal to him, and most especially with unseen potentials within. While his body may be weak, his spirit burns brighter than ever. Refining the Cellular Tempering Technique to unimaginable heights, Qiangu Qitian rebuilds his cultivation anew, unleashing a potential that even his adversaries could never have foreseen. On his journey, he finds that strength is not a matter of power but of resilience, adaptability, and bravery in the face of a world that seems to want to bring one down. In a world full of sects fighting for supremacy, ancient clans guarding their legacies, and forces behind the scenes pulling on the strings of fate, Qiangu Qitian's journey takes on the meaning of not only survival but also redemption. He refused to be a victim of circumstance or a chess piece of someone else's game. His journey is a story of unyielding man's will who refuses to let his destiny get stolen.

***Warning: This book contains many violent, xxx and horror details, please consider before reading. Van Rover, 31 years old, is a coward who only wants to live an ordinary life. When the curtain concealing the secrets of this world is lifted, it is also the time when the wheel of his destiny begins to turn. Rover steps into a new land, filled with darkness, brutality, and death. In this land, Heroism and bravery do not mean you will be the main character. Cowardice and selfishness do not mean you will die. When he arrived in this gloomy land, the first terrible thing he encountered was his first love from 10 years ago. She was murdered and chopped into pieces, but she still came to find him. … Under the blurred moonlight, Rover saw his girlfriends standing on a field of human bones, waiting for him in the far away. The cold wind blew, causing the corpses hanging on the surrounding branches to sway. His girlfriends were laughing laughter as if mocking the faith of the dead. Rover knew that… stepping toward them, he would die, but he still wanted to go. He wanted to find out the truth.

Born as a hermaphrodite (an intersex), and the bearer of the Lee family curse, all Lee Min-Su ever wanted was to be seen and accepted as a normal human being too. Betrayed by his own family, who had him imprisoned for seven (7) years by the King for a crime committed by his sister, Min-Soo wanted to end his life when they went ahead to disown him right after his release from prison. But then, just as he was about to jump into the Han River, he felt revitalised.  The thought of letting them have a taste of their own medicine became the essence of him living his remaining life here on earth. For 3 years, Minsoo lay in wait as he worked as a gisaeng (courtesan) and planned his simple but well elaborated revenge against his parents' "golden child." And that was to deny his big sister, Lee Min-Seo, the joy of being with the only man that she has ever loved, the Crown Prince. As a little token of payment for all that he had, had to endure from them. But finding out that he was pregnant with another man's child after the royal wedding was never part of his plans.  So Lee Min-Su knew then that, it was time to draw the curtains closed, before his "husband" found out that he had been duped. He needs to RUN! **** The Crown Prince Kim Hyun Jun, the number one sought-after bachelor in all of Joseon, has a secret.  And that is, his weenie has not gotten up since an incident 10 years ago. For this reason, he did everything he could to avoid getting married, in order not to stress anyone's daughter. But after his father, the King, became bedridden, his grandmother, the Queen Dowager, had to step in. She managed to arrange a marriage match between him and the Prime Minister's adopted daughter, Lee Minseo.  The prince knew then, that, he was f*cked. His long-term secret will now be exposed. But how come, that his then-sleeping weenie now has such an insatiable desire for this newlywed "Crown Princess" of his? What happens then, when the prince finds out that he married the wrong "woman"? What if this Crown Prince, who is now about to be crowned King, was to find out that his "Crown Princess" was the same "woman" that had caused the incident that killed his older brother and rendered him impotent? To add insult to injury, this fake "Crown Princess" has the guts to run away from him when his ascension to the throne is only a few days away. Well, this new king has no intention of letting "her" get away with this scot-free. He would find the fake "crown princess" and make sure that "she" paid for "her" deception. Note: This author would not give warnings for any scene in the book. So please make sure that you're in the right frame of mind before you start reading.  Thank You.

Under the white moonlight, In a world familiar and unfamiliar We travel. What adventure awaits us? Struggling with a mind that knows no limits, we walk together towards dangers. Come into the world with confidence, strengthen your resolve and raise your sword high. Standing proudly against hardships — With perseverance that knows no bounds, We explore this mysterious world. Our world is a place where the strongest rise, The most extreme, the most insane! Where all the secrets of hypocrisy and lies are destroyed, The curtain is revealed to the nature of humanity in its most beautiful form!

As the author of this book I should give a fair warning: the first chapters are a scam!! Okay, let me explain. The character that you most likely think is the protagonist, is not the protagonist. Why? Honestly, idk, I just felt like doing it. Makes the story feel more realistic and approachable because every character is worth something. The story follows a male lead, Ju Min-Jung, who at one point in his life was a normal middle-aged man from Korea. He gets transmigrated to a world called Einar as Lychipher Klein in which becoming quote-unquote a "god", is not just possible, but relatively common. Years have gone by in a flash and Lychipher has enjoyed a simple and laid-back life, going by the nickname of Whiskey. The story starts when a contracted guild summons the lovecraftian inspired eldritch entity known as Dietrich, which fragmented itself into several variants born from chosen women. The fragments each have the distinct feature of white hair and can be released when the variant is killed. When all the variants are killed each fragment will be fused allowing Dietrich to form in Einar. This quickly escalates into family feuds, mystery, mystism and the occult. Questions emerge perpetually the instant one is answered, mysterious forces are at work pulling the strings behind closed curtains and fate seems to be the greatest for of all.... What to expect: Firstly is the world of Einar. It's a world entirely fictional so don't try to wrap your head around the timeline because I honestly just smashed several themes that I liked together. Originally, I chose for late 16th century baroque and renaissance, but later I also added elements of the western victorian era, the wild west and more. Now the next thing to expect is probably not something you'll appreciate much, and that is slow pacing. I know, I know —you're probably screaming "whyyy!?". But it's best for the story to play out the way it should, ya' know- instead of rushing it. Besides, going for a mysterious factor demands slow pacing because otherwise the mystery is short-lived.

In a world shattered by endless rain and decaying steel towers, Jonah Cross is a man haunted by loss and consumed by the echoes of a past that refuses to let him go. When a mysterious note from someone believed to be dead summons him to the docks, Jonah is drawn into a night of terror and the unknown. What begins as a desperate search for answers quickly descends into a nightmarish journey beyond the limits of reality. At the docks, Jonah confronts the impossible—Amara, the woman he thought was lost to him, now returned, but in a form beyond recognition. As the world around him fractures and dissolves, Jonah finds himself cast into a dark, otherworldly abyss. Now trapped in a realm of blackened trees and crimson skies, Jonah must survive until dawn amidst monstrous forces and ancient, unrelenting horrors. His only weapon is a revolver and a gnawing determination to uncover the truth, but in this abyss, the line between life and death blurs. As he fights to escape the darkness, Jonah must confront not only the terror lurking in the shadows but also the painful truths of his past—and the chilling, inescapable reality that the abyss has chosen him.

I was doing fine but now I'm in a book!? and the male lead wants to kill me!? Lee Minho was doing a great job at hacking, inside a famous institution. But being impatient as he is, he started reading the last chapter of his favourite novel. Which turned out to be a super bad ending... Due to his anger issues he couldn't keep the rage inside him and made an error leading him to enter that very favourite novel of his. But he is cross dressing as the villainess!? also the male lead's wife who the male lead tries to assasinate!? He needs to prepare himself to survive each and every attack and find out the real villain behind the curtain but what if all he is seeing is nothing but just a lie... A lie that leads to a mistake that he created with his own hands.. Cover generated from ai

Call it petty or perhaps foolish, if you will, but to Lauren, her small revenge became the last saving straw in her drowning life. Betrayed by her own family, who had her incarcerated for a crime committed by her older sister, Lauren wanted to end her life when they also went ahead and disowned her after her release from prison. So as a coping mechanism, Lauren made it her life mission to teach her family a small lesson by denying her sister, Laura, the joy of being with the only man that she has ever loved as a little token of payment for all that she had to endure from them. For years, Lauren lay in wait, as she worked as a bar hostess and planned her simple but well elaborated revenge against her parents' "golden child." But finding out that she was pregnant with another man's baby right after the wedding was never part of her plans.  So Lauren knew then that it was time to draw the curtains closed before her "husband" finds out that he has been duped. She needs to RUN! So what happens when this said husband too has no intention of letting her get away with this scot-free and intends to find his "fake" wife and make sure that she paid for her deception? What happens then when she realises that the man that she has been searching for is none other than the very husband that she has been running away from? Will she go and claim him back, or will she continue to let her sister be with him?

In the distant and mysterious interstellar world, ancient civilizations have faded like a dying candle in the wind, with shattered ruins and lost traditions lingering only in vague historical records. In this era, Dream Forgers, with their powerful mental abilities, construct dreams and engage in fierce battles with dream beasts, becoming revered figures. They are the spiritual backbone of the interstellar world, weaving dreams that connect people to the distant echoes of past civilizations. Lily, a graduate student in dream studies from Earth, found her fate dramatically altered in an unexpected twist. She was transported into the world of an interstellar romance novel, only to become the tragic side character. Despite possessing mental power, her lack of imagination became her fatal flaw in her quest to become a Dream Forger. During the Dream Forger assessment battle, other competitors showcased incredible creativity, with dreams filled with dazzling starlight and wild beasts galloping through fantastical landscapes. However, Lily could only struggle within the confines of her own mind, ultimately being eliminated for her inability to craft dreams. But the story did not end there. After her elimination, Lily did not succumb to despair; instead, she awakened in the face of adversity. As the curtain rose on the interstellar dream streaming battle, a legendary journey that would the entire interstellar world began. During the Beast Summoning Exam, while other competitors summoned common interstellar pets to engage in standard battles with dream beasts, Lily closed her eyes and took a deep breath. In an instant, a gigantic flying beast appeared out of nowhere, casting a shadow that seemed to cover the entire sky. With its wings spread wide, it looked as though it could tear the universe apart, and with each beat, the winds and clouds shifted. The interstellar audience was left speechless, their gasps of amazement echoing through the air. Lily smiled gently, silently reciting an ancient verse: "The great roc rises with the wind, soaring to ninety thousand miles in a single day." Then, in the vast sea of stars, the mythical creatures Xuanwu and Tengshe emerged, their massive forms churning the waters as if telling the tales of ancient myths. Amidst the swirling clouds, the Azure Dragon weaved through them, sometimes summoning rain and clouds, nourishing the mysterious dream world. And upon an ancient phoenix tree, a phoenix sang loudly, surrounded by fierce flames, its rebirth through fire a magnificent sight that left all who watched in awe. The interstellar people had never witnessed such a strange and culturally rich dreamscape. For a moment, the entire interstellar network erupted in a frenzy of excitement.

A quiet house, a lurking intruder - the story of a single mother battling her trauma and past mistakes, just to protect her children. What begins as a simple tale of horror, slowly spirals into a confrontation with forces beyond human comprehension. As more and more supernatural events continue to unfold, the lines between reality and illusion blur. And soon, the terror within the house gets entangled with a political conspiracy, threatening far more than its walls. Join our movement - https://linktr.ee/zaffnest

There’s a unique terror in real-life horror—stories born from whispered legends, inexplicable encounters, and chilling truths that defy logic. Unlike fiction, these tales don’t offer the comfort of being purely imaginary. They haunt because they’re real—or at least, they feel like they could be. This collection takes you into the eerie, the unsettling, and the downright terrifying moments that people have faced. From the spectral girl on the ancient Peepal tree to the shadowy figures that seem to watch from the corners of everyday life, these stories are grounded in truth and the unexplainable. Each tale pulls back the curtain on the thin veil that separates the ordinary from the supernatural, drawing you into a world where the unexplained is always just a breath away. Brace yourself for sleepless nights, lingering chills, and the unsettling sensation that you might not be as alone as you think. Welcome to The Umbrella and the Ghostly Visitor and Other Real-Life Horror Stories. Read on—if you dare.

Unknowingly, he was dragged into a world, he found himself in an endless plain. A place without existence and emptiness. All he could see was the tall grass that reached his shoulders. He thought, but his memory was gone and he couldn't remember anything. He did not know his identity and existence. It looked scary; So he took that endless path to explore that unfamiliar place. Can he recover his lost memories and become aware of his existence?! And what is hidden behind the curtain of this world?! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Note: "I am a newbie writer, and I may have some grammatical mistakes. I hope you will help me improve my work with your comments and enjoy reading this novel." ----------------------------------------- Note: " I got this picture from Pinterest. And this cover is not mine.''

"Being mated to the dreadful alpha was something I could’ve never imagined," Diva thought with a heavy sigh. "Ugh! Ahh!" she screamed, throwing a pillow across the room. "I’m so frustrated with everything right now," she muttered to herself. Her voice wavered with anger as she continued, "I never liked this man! And yet, that stupid soothsayer declared I’m mated to this unmerciful brute who kills over the slightest mistake." Her words were venomous, her frustration spilling into every corner of her room. She began tearing through her belongings, scattering clothes and breaking anything in her path. A loud bang came from the door, making her pause. "Diva!" Mikael’s firm voice cut through the silence. "You have to stop this nonsense and come back to your senses. Destiny doesn’t change just because you want it to." "Go away, Mikael!" Diva snapped, her voice cracking with desperation. "I hear you, loud and clear," Mikael replied with an edge of sarcasm. "But when you’re ready to stop acting like a child, don’t forget to call me. I’ll always be there, whether you like it or not." His tone softened slightly, but the sound of his footsteps walking away came swiftly after. Diva leaned her back against the door, sliding down to the floor as tears streamed down her cheeks. It felt like her whole world had been flipped upside down. She wiped at her face but couldn’t stop the sobs from breaking free. "Why him?" she whispered into the empty room. "Of all the people in the world, why did it have to be Derek?" Her mind raced with memories of Derek—the cold, piercing eyes that seemed to see through everyone, the air of authority that silenced even the boldest warriors, and the bloodstained rumors of his merciless reign. A knock came at the door again, softer this time. "Diva," Mikael’s voice was gentler now. "I know this isn’t easy for you. But running from it won’t change the truth. You need to face him. Talk to him. Maybe he’s not as bad as you think." She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms. "Not as bad as I think? You don’t know him, Mikael. You don’t know what he’s capable of." "And neither do you," Mikael replied. "Maybe it’s time you found out." The silence that followed was deafening. Diva closed her eyes, her head dropping to her knees. She wanted to scream, to protest, to demand a different fate. But deep down, she knew Mikael was right. "Why does it feel like my life has been sold off to the devil himself?" she murmured. Her thoughts were interrupted by a chilling gust of wind that swept through the open window. She froze, her eyes darting to the curtains billowing in the night air. For a moment, she felt as if she was being watched. "Destiny, huh?" she whispered bitterly, glancing at the reflection of her tear-streaked face in the shattered mirror across the room. "If this is my destiny, then fate has made a terrible mistake."

At the foot of Mount Mandala, where the morning mist dances with the whisper of the wind, the village of Tirta Suci stands in sacred silence. The clear river sparkles like glass, reflecting the shadows of the mountains, while the dense forest surrounding it whispers ancient tales of the gods. In this place, time feels like it slows down, as if the earth itself has stopped breathing, waiting for something great to happen. Arya, a simple young man with eyes as sharp as stars, seemed lost in his dreams. Every night he was haunted by visions: a burning battlefield, a golden chakra spinning in his hand, and a grand voice whispering, "Arise, O protector of the world." However, when he woke up, only silence answered. On the back of his hand, a chakra-shaped birthmark glowed faintly, as if it were a reminder of an unavoidable destiny. On the other hand, Laksmi, the village chief's daughter, looked at Arya with eyes that radiated more than just admiration. There was a conviction within her that the seemingly fragile young man harbored a strength capable of shaking the world. He knew that Arya's destiny was greater than what met the eye. With her gentle smile, Laksmi often said, "You were not born to hide, Arya. The world needs you." However, the peace of Tirta Suci Village did not last long. The blue sky turned gray as a dark shadow emerged from the forest. The Raksaka forces, with glowing red eyes and blood-soaked tridents, stormed the village mercilessly. The ground trembled, trees fell, and the screams of the villagers shattered the silence. Amidst the chaos, Arya stood, his body trembling, but in his eyes shone something different a spark of courage he had never realized before. As he raised his hand, the chakra mark on his back emitted a blinding light. In an instant, a golden beam shot forth, destroying the shadow army in front of him. Everyone fell silent, including Arya himself. He stared at his hand, which was now glowing, as if a great power was flowing through his veins. Laksmi whispered, almost inaudible amidst the roar: "You are the incarnation of Lord Vishnu." Amidst the blackened ashes and the gloomy sky, Arya knew his life would never be the same again.

Hiatus!(a week) {Warning: Explicit Sexual Content, Harem, Dark Themes, and Ruthless Protagonist} Betrayed by those closest to him, Voldrak—the most formidable Outer Immortal—has fallen from grace, cast down to the desolate Base Realm. Now stripped of his power, freedom, and wealth, he awakens as a slave in a harsh world where only the strong survive. Reduced to a shadow of his former self, he is left with two remnants of his past: a faint trace of dark energy and a cursed Dual-Cultivation System he despises. Faced with a grim fate, Voldrak is forced to wield the forbidden power he loathes. Staring at the first notification from the system and the woman at his feet, he makes a chilling decision. “I will use you,” he growls, expecting resistance. But the woman, driven by her own desire for power, meets his gaze with equal resolve. “Then use me,” she whispers, eager for any chance to seek her own revenge. With vengeance as his guide, Voldrak begins a dark, perilous journey to reclaim his place in the Immortal Realm. …until one of his wives falls in a brutal battle, and Voldrak realizes the bitter truth: the cursed system wasn’t aiding him—but simply waiting to take control of his body. Enraged, he sacrifices his closest allies, shattering the chains of the cursed system. In doing so, he uncovers the truth of his erased memories and his hidden identity: the Supreme Ruler of the Superior Immortals, betrayed and cast aside in a cruel conspiracy. Reborn in blood and fury, Voldrak makes a pact with a demonic entity, sacrificing his mortal body for a chance at true rebirth. With his soul blackened beyond repair, he sets out on a new path, one paved in blood, vengeance, and unrelenting conquest. [Minion Subjugation System Activated] [Stella—Sixth Rank Soldier Defeated. Choose Action: Absorb Her Power, Convert Her to a Minion, or Add Her to Your Harem.] With each victory, his power grows, as he conquers new and brazen enemies. The three Superior Immortals, fearing his resurgence, scramble to halt his ascent. #Reasd ast your owsn perils!

I’ve spent my career digging up secrets, but I never expected to find myself in the center of one that could cost me my life. I’m Emily Carter, an investigative journalist known for getting to the truth—no matter how deep I have to dig. When my editor hands me the assignment of a lifetime, I’m drawn into the world of Gabriel Thorne, the billionaire who controls more than just his empire of wealth. He's been a ghost in the public eye for years, and no one has been able to pierce the veil of mystery surrounding him. Until now. It starts as a job: investigate Thorne Industries, find out what’s fueling the rumors of corruption, and expose the man behind the curtain. But the deeper I dive, the more I realize that Gabriel Thorne isn’t just a powerful businessman—he’s the key to a web of dark secrets that run far deeper than I could have imagined. And the more I uncover, the closer I get to becoming another one of those who’ve disappeared while chasing his secrets. But what I never expected was how drawn I’d be to him. There’s something magnetic about Gabriel, something dangerous and alluring that pulls me in even as I know I should walk away. He’s hiding something, and every instinct I have tells me I’m playing with fire. Yet, as the walls between us start to fall, I find myself trapped between exposing the truth and the undeniable pull I feel toward him. Powerful enemies are circling, and it’s not just my career on the line anymore—it’s my life. The closer I get to uncovering Gabriel’s hidden past, the more I realize that my own secrets might be just as dangerous. And when they collide, they could destroy any chance we have at happiness. Some secrets are worth billions. Others can cost you everything.

Amidst the sea of fallen comrades, their lifeblood staining the earth, a solitary figure rises above the carnage. He stands atop a gruesome curtain of death, his longsword an instrument of divine wrath. In its gleam, one could sense a challenge to the very gods themselves. We were fools to face him; my comrades paid the price in their own flesh and blood. A desperate realization claws at my mind – a realization that I must escape this blood-soaked field and bring dire warning to the holy excellencies. I looked at my remaining comrades they instantly realized what I was thinking. They must know of this relentless force, this harbinger of doom. I looked at my comrades and as I turn to flee, fate intervenes, and our eyes lock in a moment of eerie connection. He looked at me and my comrades with his crimson red eyes. He swung his sword towards me. Why is the world upside down? I thought. Then I realized that my head was cut by his crimson sword. Time slows to a crawl as I find myself caught in the deadly dance of his blade. I see the malevolence in his eyes, a reflection of the abyss that has claimed so many. He cut through my comrades without batting an eye. The red moon casts an ominous glow upon the battlefield, and his crimson silhouette, now moving away, becomes a spectacle against the crimson canvas. With an inexplicable calmness, I embrace the darkness. As he strides away, the embodiment of destruction and beauty, I can't help but smile like a fool. Amidst the ruins and the echoes of my demise, I whisper to myself, "Beautiful!" - a final tribute to the twisted elegance that accompanies the brutality of this merciless crimson devil.

I am the typical girl you can find everywhere. Plain is the word that designed exactly for me. I have excellent grades, good attitude, bright future. I have set a goal ahead of time, and everything run smoothly like I've planned. I am living a comfortable normal live. Until I met him. Luke Spencer. He is everything you want, everything you've dream of. Curtain opens. Question asks. Careful steps taken. Bad decisions made. * "The life I live in was just like the taste of vanilla. Sweet, but just plain sweet. Vanilla. Until I met you." "Do you regret it?" "I don't know, but I'm craving it." "... what?" he chuckles like he find it absurd that I'm talking about food right now. But he's tasty though. "You don't understand." "What I don't understand? You're just hungry, Cupcake." "Yeah, I'm hungry..." of your love, "...and I'm craving it." The taste that you brought to my life. ** Hello, author here. This story is actually a story that I wrote on another platform back then, around 2016 I guess. It stopped because I have another priorities, but I'm back to edit this story and post it here. I'll also continue this story here. Some of you going to say this one is another cliche, but I'm okay with it because, what's a pizza without cheese? anyways, do give this story a chance to make it out there ^_^ Your comments and votes are much appreciated!

A dimly lit, gaudy bar, a woman throws a seductive glance at you. When you wake up again in a hotel, you find two bite marks on your neck, your blood drained. In the desolate wilderness, you're startled awake by the howl of wolves, unaware that tonight you've become the prey for a clan's coming-of-age ritual. In a cluttered bachelor apartment, you hear a knock on the door. You step forward, and through the peephole, a pair of hungry, crimson eyes stare back at its dinner. Alone, whispers fill your ears—the dead linger in the spirit realm. They refuse to leave you behind, resenting that you are still alive . At last, you've completed the ritual from the book. You are about to become the new Faust, but you don’t realize that the contract sold not only your wife and children, but also your soul. Anyone who glimpses beneath the curtain knows: Adonai abandoned His creations long ago...