Wake Up Julie And The Phantoms

#DARKFANTASY #FANTASY #SUPERNATURAL #URBANFANTASY In a world where the dead refuse to rest, the living are left to fear what lurks beyond the veil. For centuries, humanity has believed all spirits are vengeful, mindless entities seeking destruction. But the truth is far more dangerous. Some spirits exist to devour, to corrupt, to break the boundaries between life and death. Yet others—those bound by fate—offer power beyond imagination to those they deem worthy. Arman never wanted to be a hero. A loner by nature, he kept his head down, avoiding trouble, living a life that meant nothing to anyone but himself. But all of that changed the day he became bound to a force beyond comprehension. Now, with an ancient spirit entwined with his very soul, he is thrust into a hidden war waged in the shadows—a battle between those who harness the power of the dead and those who seek to twist it into something monstrous. As ancient forces stir and the boundaries between the worlds begin to crack, Arman is faced with an impossible truth: the power within him is not just a gift, but a curse that could consume him if he fails to control it. With enemies lurking in every shadow and an unseen force pulling the strings, he must uncover the origins of this power, the secrets hidden in the echoes of the past, and the role he is meant to play in a war that has raged for centuries. Because if he fails—if he falls—this war won’t just claim his soul. It will unravel reality itself. A journey of power, fate, and the unseen begins… but is Arman truly ready for what lies ahead?

Pennelope Ravenswood, the only hear of the March of Ravenswood was tormented since youth by her family. Her only hope that one day, a knight in shining armor would come and save her from this miserable life. But her knight lost his way and she met a devil in the form of Adam Silverworth, the illegitimate son of the king. He was going to sell her to win the battle but was attacked by his enemies. All she wanted was freedom and this was her last chance. A lie spoken to save his and her own life was her fate now as they were announced husband and wife. But would the enemies survive under one roof and find solace in each other or the twisted fate will ruin them?

When a seemingly golden coin falls into the hands of a boy, his life takes a terrifying turn. The coin, cursed by a long-forgotten evil demon , unleashes a wave of supernatural horrors, twisting reality and endangering those closest to him.

Segun was a guy who was dedicated, hardworking and was focused. These are essential qualities one must have to succeed. No matter the situation keep striving hard

The world no longer needs heroes. In this futuristic utopia, technology has advanced beyond human limits, crime is controlled, and those with extraordinary powers are exterminated on sight. Society believes heroes are chaotic relics of the past, and the government ensures they stay buried. Lucian Graves is a man of science—an aerospace researcher respected for his genius. Handsome, intelligent, and living in the golden age of technology, he has everything a man could ask for. But beneath his perfect life, shadows lurk. Since childhood, Lucian has been haunted by visions of another life—a past where he fought as a superpowered soldier against demonic invaders. A past where he had no family, no love, only war. He thought those memories were just echoes of a forgotten era. He thought his past had nothing to do with this world. Until the day his younger brother is taken from him. When Lucian unleashes his hidden power to save his family, he is exposed to a world that hates and fears what he is. But as he digs deeper, he uncovers a horrifying truth—the very demons he once fought are not gone. They rule this world, disguised as its leaders. They have been feeding off humanity, and society is too blind to see it. And worse still… Lucian discovers that the creator of these demons was none other than his past self. Now, hunted as a villain, betrayed by the one he trusted most, and torn between vengeance and redemption, Lucian must decide: Will he break the cycle and fight for humanity’s future? Or will he become the very nightmare the world fears? The last hero has awakened, but so has his curse. The war is not over. It never was.

In a world where technology is both a weapon and a secret, Anon is not just another engineering student. Beneath his quiet, unassuming facade lies a hidden mastermind—a hacker, a builder, a creator. Fueled by loneliness and an insatiable curiosity, he spends his nights in the forgotten basement of his home, piecing together something no one has ever dared to dream of: an AI so human-like, so perfect, that she blurs the line between synthetic and real. But creation is only the beginning. As his AI partner comes to life, Anon’s world expands beyond the basement. His skills in hacking, engineering, and manipulation pull him into the shadows of society—where power, secrets, and beautiful women await. From elite hackers to corporate spies, from childhood friends to dangerous strangers, Anon finds himself at the center of a growing storm. Some seek his technology. Others seek his heart. With a mind that sees patterns others miss and an ambition that knows no limits, Anon is no longer just a boy in a basement. He is becoming something more—something unstoppable. But power comes with a price. In a world where trust is a currency and love is both a weapon and a weakness, will Anon rise as a hidden king… or will he be consumed by the very world he is trying to shape?

In a world where ancient magic has been resurrected. Atlas, an orphan from Earth, finds himself transmigrated into the body of a child and possesses the rare Void Magic. Harboring such power, he’ll walk the path of becoming stronger and stand free in the sky above all existence! The tale of the Legendary Void Walker is about to begin! Super Gift = three extra chapters.

A fight between two countries.... A war to stop a war... Can they stop those who chose violence over peace?

In a world where the unseen weaves fate and power is both a blessing and a curse, the awakened are called Phantoms—warriors bound to the spirits, their strength the only shield between humanity and annihilation. Long ago, when the Wraithborn first descended—eldritch horrors that slithered from the void beyond existence—humanity stood at the edge of ruin. The skies darkened, cities crumbled, and no blade nor bullet could harm these spectral abominations. Then came the First Call—whispers from the Spiritscape, a realm beyond mortal comprehension. Those who heard it awakened as phantoms, wielding power borrowed from spirits unseen, pushing back the darkness and carving the first fragile dawn of survival. But survival had a price. Phantoms became the weapons of the world. The Regency regulated the phantoms, dictating their purpose: to fight or be discarded. Yet among them stood the Crowned Phantoms, legends of their kind, those who had ascended beyond the ordinary, commanding the Spiritscape with unrivaled mastery. They were kings among warriors, epitomes of power, the history of the ones revered. Countless yearned to be crowned, to stand above all, to forge their names in eternity. Kael Veyne wanted none of it. Awakened at the age of three—far too young, far too dangerous—Kael understood what others refused to see. Power was not glory. Power was chained. The world loved its heroes when they won but discarded them the moment they failed. He watched as Phantoms bled, as the Regency dictated their lives, as those who sought greatness were crushed under the weight of expectation. So he made a choice. He hid. For years, he lived in the shadows, using his power only to protect himself, refusing to be another cog in the machine. He wanted a quiet life, a life that was his. But fate is never kind to those who defy it. A single moment—an unseen ripple in the fabric of destiny—threatens to unravel everything. The Wraithborn are changing stronger, and no longer bound by the laws that once held them back. The Spiritscape stirs, its whispers louder than ever. The Regency is watching. And in the depths of the unseen world, an ancient prophecy murmurs of an emperor who walks between realms, commanding the spirits themselves. Kael has spent his life running from the inevitable. But when the tide rises and the world begins to shift, when all eyes turn toward him—will he remain a ghost in the crowd… or will the Spirit Emperor rise?

"In a world where power is everything, Kaisel de Ravengard, the enigmatic Duke of Ravengard, hides behind a mask of nobility while orchestrating a grand scheme of deception and revenge. Born into disgrace and marked by the fall of his family, he wields forbidden magic and the deadly power of the Seven Sins to dismantle the corrupt aristocracy from within. As shadows whisper his name and enemies fall one by one, Kaisel moves ever closer to his ultimate goal—vengeance for his mother’s murder and the complete domination of the Empire."

They say life’s full of plot twists—well, Bai Xiaotong’s life is more like a plot pretzel, twisted in all the wrong places. After centuries of fighting in dungeons that suddenly descended into the Murim World, she thought she'd earned a peaceful retirement after moving to another planet. Yet, after buying a dimensional ticket to cross realms, she ends up face-to-face with an even bigger disaster. Goodbye, dungeon gates and loot drop. Welcome to a world crawling with walking deads! Where each bite turns the living into rotting husks of undead. "I bought a wayfarer item to peacefully retire in another human world, not to clean up another horde of monsters! Do I look so bored to change places just to go hunting?! I didn’t sign up for this mess—” she grumbles, dodging a zombie horde. Why does it feel like she was attracting every apocalypse in the multiverse? Where’s the peaceful world she paid millions of cosmic credits for? Wait, did she pay for a doomsday subscription instead and was auto-renewing?! Damn. How could she end up in a dumpster fire, filled with weak humans who can’t even handle brain-dead corpses in a trance? “Seriously, how does anyone lose to that?” But in reality, it’s not the monsters and weak humans that are giving her gray hairs—it’s the fact that... “AHH! Why does my stomach keep on growing? Darn, it hurts, I think it’s going to explode!” “Ow shi— did I peed myself?” No. Wait, what the hell? Someone tell her, it wasn’t her water! The apocalypse? She can handle that. But childbirth during an apocalypse? That's a whole different level of nightmare. “Hey, you can’t come out yet!” This is insane. At least wait until she figures out where’s the father, ah! --- WSA2025 Entry

Book One: After Lilith's mysterious disappearance, Ivy must follow her mother's last instructions, leading her to a bizarre land with new and foreign people. Unbeknownst to her, the people of that land are aware of her eventual arrival. However, they are also wary as they've received a prophecy that Ivy could be the savior of their colony or the one who destroys it. Book Two: Still, Zoe is left feeling distracted and distant several months later. Hope is not lost as she receives surprising news that she may(if she plays her cards right) be able to see Ivy again. Book Three: ---------------------------- Next Up is that one dream we all had when we were kids. When we would leave home in search of adventure and all sorts of creatures in our imaginations ran wild in this world. ----------------------------- I will update this story every Monday and now Saturday with a new chapter. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com" as well as ScribbleHub

Haruto Takeda, a twelve-year-old prodigy with a passion for football management, has spent years honing his skills in the virtual world of “Global Football Manager 2050”. Born into a wealthy family, Haruto has always had the resources to pursue his dreams, but he yearns for something more than just playing games. When a bold idea strikes him—to create a real football team from scratch—he sets out on an ambitious journey to turn his virtual expertise into reality. Leaving behind the comforts of his luxurious home, Haruto ventures into the nearby village of Hanamura, where he discovers a group of passionate but disorganized players. Despite their skepticism, Haruto convinces them to let him take the reins as their manager. With his sharp mind, strategic thinking, and unwavering determination, he begins to transform the ragtag group into a cohesive team. But the road to success is far from smooth. Haruto faces challenges at every turn—doubt from the players, opposition from rival teams, and the pressure to prove himself as a young leader. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the true meaning of leadership. As Haruto and his team grew stronger, they set their sights on competing in local tournaments, aiming to make a name for themselves in the world of football. But their journey is about more than just winning games; it’s about proving that age and background don’t define one’s potential. “Team Up” is an inspiring tale of ambition, friendship, and the power of believing in oneself. Through Haruto’s eyes, readers will experience the thrill of chasing a dream, the struggles of overcoming obstacles, and the joy of achieving the impossible. This heartwarming and action-packed story will resonate with anyone who has ever dared to dream big and fight for what they believe in.

Derek Carter never asked for a System, an apocalypse, or the pressure of being humanity’s so-called "last hope." He was just trying to survive the daily struggles of being an orphan in Paleview City—dodging bullies, scraping together meals, and lying his way into school. Life was already hard enough. Then, one day, a blue screen pops into his vision: [Warning: The world is doomed. Try not to die.] Yeah, great. Just what he needed—cryptic doomsday messages and no instruction manual. Now, monsters are creeping into the city, reality is unraveling, and Damien’s "legendary" starting stats are barely above zero. The System promises him power, but there's just one tiny problem—he’s never won a fight in his life. Armed with sarcasm, questionable decision-making skills, and the sheer refusal to die, Damien is about to embark on the worst (and possibly last) adventure of his life. Because if the world really is ending… he’s at least going to make it someone else’s problem first. After all, heroes are overrated—survivors get to tell the story.

Boom! The sky shatters, marking the beginning of a new era. The End Days. Towers, with monsters as its inhabitants, descend all over the globe, marking the beginning of the end for humanity. Following the arrival of the towers, a zombie virus breaks out, infecting everything in its way and turning the living organisms into zombies. The hopes for humanity are slim but not nonexistent. The humans who survive awaken special abilities, gaining power to fight against the zombies and the monsters. However, the role of humanity in all this seems negligible. While on the surface, it may look like an all-out war of the awakened humans, zombies, and monsters, in the shadows, unknown forces are at play. Bound by the rules of the universe at the moment, restrained. But what will happen once the times come and the mysterious forces can act willingly? Join this journey through the end times. Witness the end of worlds, countless tragedies, joys, entangled feelings, and the birth of legends. ....

I was just eating during break time when I accidentally choked on my drink and died. When I woke up, I found myself lying in a spacious bed inside a big, fancy room. That’s when I realized I had most likely been reincarnated—just like in the fantasy novels I used to read. At first, I thought I had been reborn as the heroine or maybe the villainess. But no—I had reincarnated as the villain from the most recent novel I read: the Duke of the North. I examined my body, and to my shock, it turned out that the duke was actually a girl?!

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" found out that he had 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 let her sister be with him, rather? And what if, while Lauren thought that everything that was happening was as a result of her own game plan, she was rather just a pawn in someone else's chess? *** 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.

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Lionel always believed his life was ordinary—until he started seeing ghosts. What was once an ordinary existence turns into a nightmare as spirits haunt his every waking moment, some begging for help, others seeking to drag him into the abyss. Determined to keep a low profile, he hones his strange ability to exorcise spirits, quietly making a living as an underground ghost hunter. But fate has other plans. During the town festival, a rampaging spirit wreaks havoc, and Lionel, in a moment of desperation, exorcises it before a massive crowd. Overnight, he becomes a hero and a freak. Just as things couldn’t get worse, Lionel receives a mysterious letter, inviting him to the Etiril Academy, a hidden institution for those who wield power beyond the mortal plane. Here, everyone is a ‘normal’ cultivator, except Lionel. Worse, the spirits he exorcises don’t simply vanish; they whisper to him, leave traces behind, and change him in ways even he doesn’t understand. Now, hunted by cultists, distrusted by his peers, and drawn into a centuries-old conspiracy, Lionel must uncover the truth behind his power before it consumes him. Because the ghosts aren’t just haunting him anymore. They’re waiting for him.

The fate of the world hangs in balance as monsters and villains go on rampage day after day. But when all hope seemed to be lost,some brave souls stepped up. They are called HEROES. After an unexplainable phenomenon,about 80% of the Earth's population began to manifest strange abilities and with that also came the monsters. Some use their powers to stop the rampaging monsters as well as maintain justice whereas others use theirs for selfish ambitions. A young Orphan teenager named Adam Cole who was born without an ability of his own and yet has always aspired to become a pro hero would often get bullied and mocked,and even his Uncle,one of the few relatives he has left treats him like garbage was always abusive towards him. Miraculously,this guy is granted a system ability from an interdimentional ghost and is now able to chase his dream again.

Story of a guy who wakes up in a world where male member of a family is Supreme in the family and according to their rank of awakening they gets to enjoy the perks of such a suckable world. So pull your pants down and sit tight for the epic journey of our mc through the world after he awakens......

The incursion, an event that slowly shifted different worlds into each other, this caused the apocalypse. Beasts flowed into earth like water, killing off people one by one. Living survivors that gained the powers of the apocalypse, the awakened, there was no surviving if you weren’t an awakened. The goal of the awakeners is to defend earth. And to escape it. A lone unawakened, Jack, is desperate to escape earth.

In the heart of the Imperial City, where power is won through whispers and lost with a single misstep, Ling Xuefeng reigns over the political battlefield. A woman of unmatched cunning and ambition, she has maneuvered her way into the highest echelons of power—yet enemies lurk in every shadow. As Crown Prince Zhao Wuyuan struggles to maintain his grip on the throne, and General Wei Jian seeks to restore honor to the empire, a deadly game of deception and alliances unfolds. But when the naive yet ambitious Shen Rui, son of the Imperial Chancellor, finds himself ensnared in Ling Xuefeng’s web, the balance of power shifts dangerously. With spies masquerading as allies and blades hidden behind smiles, the Imperial Court becomes a battleground where survival means mastering the art of manipulation. As the storm rages, the question remains—who will be left standing when the final move is made?

In the aftermath of Shadows Protocol, the world remains a perilous landscape of covert missions, political intrigues, and underground conflicts. As tensions between nations escalate, Pakistan’s elite intelligence team, led by the seasoned agent Zayan Malik, faces their greatest challenge yet—a rescue mission fraught with deception, betrayal, and unexpected alliances. It all begins with the sudden and mysterious disappearance of Zayan during a crucial mission in Lebanon. Tasked with intercepting and dismantling joint Israeli and Indian covert operations, the mission ends in catastrophe. A massive explosion rocks the target area, and Zayan is presumed dead, caught in the blast. His team—comprising Ubaid, Irfan, Kashif, and Captain Rizwan—finds themselves reeling from the loss of their leader, grappling with grief, doubt, and a profound sense of betrayal. The mission, which had seemed straightforward, now hangs over them as an unsolved mystery. Ten days pass in an agonizing blur of mourning and frustration until Aaliya, the team’s brilliant intelligence specialist, intercepts a cryptic communication hinting that Zayan might still be alive, held captive in Israel. The faint hope reignites the team’s determination, and Major Hamza, their chief, authorizes a new mission. The stakes are higher than ever as they covertly enter Israel, operating under intense scrutiny and evading a network of traps. However, the trail leads them to nothing—a carefully orchestrated ruse to lure them into enemy territory. Humiliated and disheartened, the team returns home, their trust in the intelligence community shaken, but Aaliya remains unconvinced that this is the end of their search. Months pass with no solid leads until a fragment of intelligence surfaces, pointing towards an oil refinery in the depths of Iraq. The team, though battered by the earlier failure, seizes this opportunity. They gather their equipment, resolve bolstered by the possibility that Zayan might be closer than ever. Major Hamza authorizes the mission, knowing the risks but also understanding that this could be their last chance to save their comrade. The journey to Iraq is fraught with peril, the team navigating hostile terrain, avoiding enemy patrols, and using every trick in their book to remain undetected. Every step they take is a step closer to a potential ambush, but they move with purpose, each of them understanding that this is a mission they cannot afford to fail. The refinery stands in a barren desert, surrounded by armed guards, patrolled by drones, and fortified with defenses. The team moves under the cover of night, taking up positions around the target. Ubaid, Irfan, and Kashif, with the patience of seasoned operatives, wait for the perfect moment to strike. Aaliya monitors the situation from afar, guiding them through the labyrinthine pathways and providing vital surveillance. As dawn approaches, the atmosphere is electric with tension, every sound amplified in the quiet desert night. Suddenly, the operation erupts into a firefight, bullets ricocheting off metal structures and grenades detonating amidst the chaos. The refinery becomes a battlefield, the echoes of gunfire blending with the sounds of the desert. The team pushes forward, cutting through the defenses and leaving a trail of destruction behind them. They know the cost of hesitation—failure means losing Zayan forever, and they are prepared to make any sacrifice necessary. Deep within the refinery’s underground levels, they locate a fortified chamber. The sight inside shocks them—Zayan, their leader, chained and barely conscious, his body bruised and battered from days of captivity. Hope mingles with fury as they realize the true extent of his ordeal. Ubaid, his voice cracking, sends a desperate message back to Major Hamza: "الحمداللہ sir, Zayan is alive and he's with us, but he's badly injured. Mission accomplished."

Octavius, misled by friends, embarks on a quest to clear his father's name, ultimately facing a tragic end with his sister. Their journey results in devastating loss, leaving him powerless and yearning for revenge against those who harmed his family.  Spirits offer him a chance to reincarnate, but he refuses, saying; “What’s the point of a new life if I keep running from my problems” The entities are taken aback by his unwavering decision, having never encountered a spirit who refuses to escape their troubled past. They warn him about the evil being that now resides in his old body, but that only motivates him. He believed In the saying - to defeat a monster, you have to be twice as monstrous. Embracing his fate as The Phantom's Gambit, they traverse the shadowy path of retribution, their identities blur, secrets unravel, and the line between savior and monster fades. This is a tale of darkness and redemption, where justice is a blade, and revenge is the only way forward.

on a world of earth there was peace, until monster appear they arose. from ashes, as they were outnumbering hope was there, they were gifted with magic. and they use the magic to even the odds, and they who uses magic are call. Hunters.

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