Town Of Salem Medusa

The world as we know it was destroyed overnight. Without warning, the power went out, technology was paralyzed, and millions of people turned into flesh-hungry zombies. From the sky, a mysterious voice echoed in everyone's mind: [Welcome to the Age of Doom! Kill or be killed. No rules. No mercy.] In the midst of this chaos, Raka Wiratama, an ordinary college student, found himself with a power that no one else had—the Domination System. Every enemy he killed could be controlled by him. Corpses that should have been silent now stood under his command. With the world turned into hell, Raka was not just trying to survive. He wanted more than that. He wanted power. But out there, other humans were rising too. Ruthless soldiers, bloodthirsty criminal gangs, and factions seeking to rule this new world. In a world without law, only those who were strong enough could stand at the top. And Raka was determined to become the ruler of this Age of Doom.

A world thats rushing towards a dark ending. An slave traveler that yearns for his freedom. A fire that will consume anyone who stays behind. Will he be able to break the chains that bound him and reach the peak or will he just die like a sheep waiting to be slaughter. Wach him rise from the bottom and tries to discover why he came here. To save the world or rush it to that dark ending. This is a story of a traveler

The daughter of a healthcare company's CEO, Ines Jackson was in an arranged relationship that was soon supposed to turn into a marriage. However, her fiancé, Trevor Harrington, was physically abusing her and using her only for her family’s status. One night, while running away from him as he chased her in a drunken rage, she bumped into a guy…not just any guy, but a famous boxer: Raphael Giovanni, whom she had never heard of personally. He saved Ines from Trevor, and in her rush for safety, she offered him a marriage in return. Unbeknownst to Ines, Raphael knew her father, who was responsible for his mother’s health issues and eventually her death. Seeking revenge, Raphael agreed to the marriage. But little did he know that the heiress would become more than just a part of his revenge plan. “You can’t love me…monsters like me don’t live enough to experience love.”

The evil we sow unto the world, has a funny way of coming back to bite us, when that happens we call, call it karma, judgement, we feel that it is only right. I was born as the repayment, of the sins men have committed, as the beast destined to cleanse the world, with blood and, for all life they have taken, I will pay the equivalent with their blood, so fear not ye, death is only a moment away.

Based on the tale told before us, Medusa was a beautiful maiden who was seduced by Poseidon in a temple of Athena. Such a sacrilege attracted the goddess' wrath, and she punished Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Then, the Greek hero Perseus beheaded Medusa, and he used her head, which retained its ability to turn onlookers to stone, as a weapon until he gave it to the goddess Athena to place on her shield. However, the truth was far more complex. Poseidon had attempted to seduce Medusa and failed; he then forced himself upon her. Her lover at the time, the powerful goddess Athena, saw that Medusa had fallen to the seduction of men, and in her wrath, she cursed Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Athena then kicked Medusa out, far from her temple and home. Medusa met Perseus, but he did not kill her. Instead, he was given an artifact by Medusa that would help him on his journey, and Medusa chose to disappear from the earth. She lived in seclusion, far from the human world, wrapping her snakes in a turban if she needed to venture into the human realm, and lived alone for centuries. While the other gods and goddesses walked among humans, Medusa's tale was told as a villainess, an evil woman. That is, until a young woman in her twenties named Elysia, a beautiful woman with a heavenly voice who was not afraid of Medusa, walked into the deep water near Medusa's territory. Medusa watched the young woman from afar, and knows that she's indeed blind. Medusa and Elysia slowly became friends and daily companions, and Medusa began to grow fond of her. However, Medusa's fears started to build - would Elysia run away if she knew the truth about Medusa? Would she stay, or would she disappear? Everything descended into chaos when Poseidon and Athena found Medusa. One is finally realizing that she was mistaken about Medusa centuries ago, and the other one still want to pursue her, can't forget about Medusa. Will Medusa finally find happiness, or is she doomed by her curse?

Based on the first chapter: The story follows Morana Graves, a college student who's considered an outcast due to rumors and exaggerated stories about her past. She's a talented artist who finds solace in her sketchbook and the Ravenwood Café. However, her peaceful existence is disrupted when Astria Beaumont, the college's "golden girl," sits down at her table. As they interact, Morana's defenses are slowly broken down, and she begins to experience unexpected feelings for Astria. Meanwhile, Aurelle, Astria's friend and potential love interest, seems to dislike Morana and spreads rumors about her. The story appears to be a slow-burn romance with themes of self-discovery, societal pressure, and personal fear.

I got to this World as son of Baal, possessing his powers all I have to do is pretend I am his son.

Once Mankind ruled the world. And living within the fringe of society, hidden but existing among us were the inhabitants of myths, fables, and legends. Then came the Crimson Plague, followed by the mass hysteria changes, and then the War. The War of Race broke out among the nine factions of the Etherborn society, led by the Vampires and the Children of the Light. Six millennia later, after the Long War, the nuclear holocaust, and the darkening of the sky, a new civilization prospered. The Children of the Light are gone, mankind has fallen from the top, and the Vampire race leads the new civilization. And among the Vampires are the seven Noble House that rule the Major nations. Follow the journey of Lilith Kain, Ariella Ashtarmel, Elijah Ashtarmel, and Eduardo Gomez as they strive to survive in a world that preys on the weak. … I will be posting this story on Royal Road.com. Discord: https://discord.com/channels/436731682268381186/436731682268381189

Kalian pernah berpikir kehidupan di luar sana selain di bumi? Bagian semesta yang tersembunyi, terdapat banyak tempat yang ditinggali ada ras terkuat disebut "Dewa." Mereka bertugas mengatur dunia dan alam setelahnya. Namun, sebagian dewa juga masih ingin merasakan kehidupan di dunia sana. Sebagian dewa pun sepakat mengunjungi satu tempat di tata surya dan namanya adalah "bumi." *** "Di bumi ada banyak keajaiban yang disiapkan untuk kita jelajahi." Cover by hm_design12

story about a young mercenary boy Elian who gets involved in the matters related to the Tower of Temptation and helps his world get free from demon control, will he succeed read to find out about Elians story and his rise to power.

The heiress to a powerful tech company, Diane Lily Hoffman, had a tough childhood filled with lies and mistreatment. At 14, her cruel stepmother tricked her into thinking her father had sold her to his enemies. From there, the family who adopted her abused her physically and emotionally. Using her as a ploy to get rich, her adopted family forced her into what she thought was a loveless marriage with a plastic surgeon named Gabriel. Despite what she perceived as a lack of love, she found solace in her married life until her path was chosen for her again and lies were made to drive a wedge between her and Gabriel. The divorce was painful and she realised all too late that everything was not what it seemed. Unfortunately, the lies her family crafted were too much for Gabriel to ever give her a chance again. Just as she was about to die, Diane was given a second chance to fix her mistakes. Now reborn, Diane is ready to find her real father and ex-husband, seeking revenge on the family that betrayed her and taking back the life and justice she deserves. “Gabriel… what if it hurts? Will you still hold me close?” Diane’s voice trembled as she stepped back, gripping the edge of her shirt. “Diane, those scars tell your story, but I’ll rewrite the ending by erasing everything that’s been done to you.” Gabriel reached for her hand, and pulled her toward him. “With every cut, I promise to make sure that part of your past is gone.” “Bullets shot too soon; nobody can save me…” She shook her head, backing away, but he closed the distance, grasping her shoulders. “I promise, I’ll do everything to keep you safe, Diane.” He squeezed her shoulders gently. “No tears of yours will ever leave another trace.” “I wish I could have quit you, I wish I never missed you…” Her voice broke as she turned away, but he caught her wrist, spinning her back to face him. “If you die in this life, let me go too, so this time I can be right there with you.” Gabriel held her tight as if to shield her from the world’s pain. “It was my heart, it was my life, it was my start, it was your knife…”

### **Title**: *The Coven of Hollow Hill* ### **Genre**: Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Historical Fiction ### **Setting**: The story is set in the fictional town of Hollow Hill, a secluded, eerie village nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. The town has a dark history tied to witchcraft, secret societies, and ancient rituals. The timeline alternates between the present day and flashbacks to the 17th century, during the Salem Witch Trials and the founding of Hollow Hill. ### **Main Themes**: - The power of legacy and family secrets - The struggle between light and dark magic - The cost of power and the weight of destiny - The intersection of history and the supernatural --- ### **Plot Overview**: The story follows the lives of the Blackthorn family, a lineage of powerful witches who have guarded an ancient secret for centuries. The Blackthorns are bound by a curse that ties their fate to Hollow Hill and a mysterious entity known as *The Veil*, a gateway between the human world and the realm of spirits. When 22-year-old **Eleanor Blackthorn** returns to Hollow Hill after the sudden death of her grandmother, she discovers she is the last in the line of Blackthorn witches. As she uncovers her family’s dark past, she learns that the curse is reaching its climax, and *The Veil* is weakening, threatening to unleash chaos upon the world. Eleanor must navigate a web of alliances, betrayals, and ancient rivalries as she prepares to face an ancient enemy—a coven of dark witches known as *The Hollowed Ones*, who seek to harness *The Veil* for their own sinister purposes. Along the way, she uncovers hidden truths about her family, her powers, and the town’s bloody history.

In a tale of transformation and resilience, Alastair, an average high school student, finds his life forever changed when his grandparents move in after his father's death. Thrust into unexpected responsibilities, he grapples with the weight of kingship and the courage to lead. A tragic fire claims his life, but fate offers him a second chance as he is reincarnated as a girl in the vibrant Naruto universe, assuming the role of Kiba Inuzuka’s younger sister. Embracing her new identity, she embarks on an adventurous path to become a formidable ninja, aiming to forge her own legacy amidst a backdrop of challenges. As she evolves, an encounter with a spirit leads to her rebirth as a man in a war-torn kingdom ruled by a despotic leader. Alastair is driven by a deep desire not only to face the tyrant but to restore harmony and justice to a fractured world, turning his struggle against oppression into a profound mission to reclaim lost peace and unite the realm under a hopeful vision.

My birth was never meant to be. Some call me a mistake. Others call me a prophecy. But my blood tells a different story. In my previous life, I was no one— A man with an empty existence, forgotten by the world. No one respected me. No one greeted me with warmth. I was invisible, a shadow passing through life, unnoticed and unwanted. When I died, I thought it was the end. But in that exact moment, my death changed two fates. One was mine. The other… belonged to an ancient being from mythology—Medusa. Once, she was doomed—a cursed Gorgon, betrayed, hunted, and fated to fall. In countless timelines, in countless myths, she was slain. But in this timeline, something changed. Perseus did not kill Medusa. She ascended—not as a monster, not as a victim, But as a Queen. And I… I was reborn as her son. Now, I am hunted by gods who see me as a mistake that must be corrected. Despised by mortals who whisper my name as an omen of misfortune. Rejected by a world that never wanted me to exist. Because I am something that should not be. A fracture in fate. A living contradiction. A walking defiance of the gods’ will. To Olympus, I am an error. A flaw in the great design. And so, they seek to erase me. To wipe me from history, to crush me before I can claim a place in their world. But this time, I refuse to disappear.

And she spoke, “So many of you are so ignorant. And so dirty. And evil. I will be upon your lives while you use my words. My sounds. My actions. You really are nothing. Less than anything. Babylon. You stole from me. Cut me. Bled me. Mock me. I’ve had enough. It’s time for the truth in the world to know whose word it is.”

Town of Evil In this novel, I will be bringing forward a few urban legends and abandoned places from around the in form of a short, one chapter long story. This novel is named Town of Evil, India, because I'll only be focusing on Indian urban legends and haunted places in this book. This book will only have short stories, that will most likely end in one slightly long chapter or two small chapters. Make sure to read it and follow me for urban legends of other countries as well. If you like my novel, do comment about it. DISCLAIMER : FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. THE FOLLOWING NOVEL IS WRITTEN BASED ON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. THE CHARACTERS IN THESE SHORT STORIES BEAR NO RELATION TO ANY PERSON LIVING OR DEAD. ANY RESEMBLANCE TO REAL PERSON/PEOPLE, LIVING OR DEAD, IS PURELY COINCIDENTAL. WARNING : THIS NOVEL MAY CONTAIN PARANORMAL OR FRIGHTENING MATERIAL THAT MIGHT NOT BE SUITABLE FOR SENSITIVE READERS OR THOSE WITH HEART ISSUES. THE STORY AND SCENARIOS IN THIS NOVEL ARE A WORK OF PURE FICTION. IF YOU ARE READING THIS NOVEL, YOU ARE DOING SO AT YOUR OWN RISK AND WILL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, HOLD THE AUTHOR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT MAY HAPPEN Enjoy.

The ghosts of the past cross the cycle of reincarnation spanning thousands of years, and end up as slaves for others' amusement. The selfless weapons, filled with resentment, descend upon the human world after death. The so-called "fate" that these poor people keep talking about is nothing but a coincidence fabricated beyond their field of vision. The slaves don't wish to step into the gladiatorial arena, and the Shadow Warriors don't desire to obtain life either. If one wants to rebel, then the bottom line that "it" can tolerate will be your ultimate end. "Brother, I'm Alice Katerina. Don't forget my name..." Everyone knows Li Mo, yet Li Mo has forgotten everything.

Born with a boon which turned into a curse. The revenge of War God shall end the world. He is born to defy the heavens, and to rule the earths, The greatest cultivator shall endure the death due to love. The eternities of parting will deepen the grudge when the War God shall awaken again from the depths of the hells.

Jin, a user of ki and trained by his master, Roshio until a war broke out and his master died due to sacrificing himself to save Jin. Jin who was in tears vowed to get revenge of the bastards who had started this and killed his master, and his clan members. Being the only survivor of the Bone Structure Palace, The master had handed Jin a weapon to form a contract with. Offically being the master of an broken palace that no longer exists. What will he do to get his revenge? What is he willing to sacrifice for it. ------------ 1. I would like to firstly say that this is my first time writing, so don't expect everything to be perfect for a while. 2. This story is a slow/fast-paced reading. It'll have a mix of both. Some chapters will feel slower because it is, and others will feel faster because it is. 3. It does have romance in it and I wasn't sure to add cultivation because it's more like meditation and like ki gathering and things. However, after going through my thoughts, it was basically the same thing, so I just did it. 4. It's a little all over the place for I'd say the first 6–8 chapters maybe more? But It'll will slowly come together, hopefully… 5. If you do enjoy this, make sure to give it a review and ask other people to read! 6. If there are any questions at all, ask in the comments, and I'll be answering questions every 10 chapters. 7. So update to the list above ^ Romance has been removed due to it taking the first slot and having it show up primarily (I think primarily) as romance and not showing the others before you click on the actual book. It'll still have romance, so don't worry. Nothing will change 8. I would also like to clarify that this is an original work by me, and the clothes i decided to use for the characters, "hanfu" mainly, I do not mean any disrespect to anyone by using it as a novel that is made within america if anyone thought anything like that. I'm simply doing it because i like the design and i think they look extremely cool and also beautiful to me. So again i don't mean any disrespect if im wording any of it wrong. I just really like them.

After the destruction of their coven and the death of the coven leader, Sara, Mary, Isabelle, Emily, and Elizabeth made their way to Salem, the one place where no witch was safe. Under the new coven leader Sara, everyone explores what Salem has to offer to each of them. Their bonds will be put through test after test all the while keeping their secret safe from the watchful eye of the town. Will they come out in triumph or fail and suffer the fate as the previous witches did.

When Qin Ke woke up after her death, she realized that she was lying in a bridge hole, surrounded by darkness and a few dead people, and there was a game panel right in front of her. 　　The panel was very familiar to her, and it was the very game she had been playing before her sudden death. 　　It's a crime solving and mystery solving game where the player is drawn into the intrigue of multiple cases, each with their own unique escape challenges and surprises. 　　Surprises? Surprise! 　　It's exciting when you put it in a game, but it's deadly when you put it in reality! 　　There are thrilling unsolved cases waiting for you to scout, find out who is the culprit, be careful of the people around you, even passers-by may be hiding a big secret!

Rin, a demon, finds himself trapped in the Human Plane. He had fled the Demon Plane after being gravely injured by a god of the Heavenly Realm and flees to the Human Plane to recover. In the Human Plane there is relative peace. Demons and spirits still lurk, but are generally undetected by regular humans. As Rin recovers, he tries to maintain a normal human life in this strange world and even makes a few friends. However, his past eventually catches up with him as struggles with his identity, feelings and unresolved conflict with the Heaven Realm. King Constantine is a Heavenly god that rules over the Heaven Realm and begins to take note of this rouge demon who has appeared in the Human Plane. Together the Heavenly Realm, Human Plane and Demon Plane are in a vicious cycle. A story of gods, demons, and humans collide in this dark and twisted tale of love, betrayal and fate.

The Springey Town is a gripping tale of mystery, magic, and self-discovery, where every twist leads deeper into the unknown and every revelation changes the game. Perfect for fans of atmospheric fantasy and character-driven stories, this novel will pull you into a world where destiny isn't chosen-it's found. When Amber meets Claire then stumbles upon a mysterious attractive man named Van and the unexpected charming guy called Kyle, who seems more myth than mortal, her quiet life takes an extraordinary turn.

Exuberance is a tale about the cursed maiden known as Salem, who wanders the bleak world of Peruvia in search of either meaning or a swift end to her miserable existence. Along the way she encounters a strange race of alien creatures and is flung into an ancient conflict once fought by her mysterious mother. Now struggling with a strange and oppressive parasite found within her, Salem begins her descent into villainy as she attempts to free the world from its misery. She will find love and family on her path, as well as many threatening foes. But above all else Salem is bound to her mission. She must uncover and destroy the mysterious evil that plagues the world, even if it means becoming a sinister queen.