Dead Friend

The end of all narratives. The beginning of all truths. Death and life intertwined, reality fractured, worlds forged anew. Alliances rise, beginnings take root, love clashes with hate, and freedom sparks revolution. Yet, to a mortal, all of this is nothing but fleeting whispers of a greater design. When the protagonist meets his end, his life does not fade; it transforms. He is brought into a new world, a place not entirely unfamiliar, yet veiled in echoes of something long forgotten.

Ruby: Reborn as 14-year-old girl, wakes up to see that all she knew has changed; and not for the good. No one recognizes her, or what the Upfront has done to protect them. The remaining few Kids that are alive are treated worse than animals. As for the people, she meets the Heartchilds, who are willing to take her in, but as her memories flood back, she says to herself that she is not going to waste this second life she has been giving. On a track to clear up her past and make new friends along the way, she will learn what true trust is, and how far people are willing to go for something they themselves don't even know where it ends. Will Rubys newfound friends be the break she needs, or will they just hold her back from her true purpose?

'What is my purpose?' He thought as he gazed at the carnage that surrounded him. With every step he takes countless perish, with every action countless mourn. Behind him legions so vast they cover the horizon and blot out the heavens. His soldiers, servants, friends, children. 'That's right.' He remembered with a tinge of melancholy, 'This is my purpose.' Author's note: High fantasy setting, with a heavy emphasis on action, army tactics, political schemes and world building. No harem and very little romance.

Lin Xulian is a bubbly and talented girl. Having a martial arts master as a father and a doctor as her mother, she had both talents and excellent at that. He, the first prince of Gonglu country and heir to the throne, Feng Jun Yi was constantly chased by assassins whenever they had a chance. Saved by Xulian when he was almost at death's door, he promised her the position of the empress. Being naïve and pure, she thought he was inlove with her. But after five years, they never consumate their marriage. Her husband is cold, emotionless and workaholic. She lived in luxury but without love. The empress position is just a payment. It broke her. But a news spread in the entire empire. The empress is dead! Burned alive in her bedchamber! “What is this empty feeling? It hurt so much.” A tear slid down from the eye of the emperor “No! Lian'er!!” In the mountain in Gonglu country border, a woman mutter to herself “Finally, my freedom”

Every 10 years 15 students are chosen to play several deadly games for the amusement of vile, destructive and deadly forces. Failure to do so was situation worse than death, some were dismembered body part to part, some were eaten alive, or boiled or worse fried. No one has escaped the death game and to prevent the circle from repeating every 10 years the chosen students must complete 15 terrifying steps with malicious consequences and prices that either take you to the next step or kill you. Meanwhile Alexander a class nerd and a victim of several bullying got entangled in a bigger mess, being hated and despised wasn't enough he was publicly humiliated by half of his classmates. But fate has another plan for him hearing of the final gathering of the seniors of Sunshine international school he eagerly decided to join but it became his doom. Creatures beyond human comprehension, twisted and deformed appeared from the shadows and 15 students were taken forcefully. Those that were not chosen were brutally killed leaving the chosen ones to a fate worse than death.....

Davis has a second chance at life when he is sent back to the past after a disaster in the future. Driven by a strong desire to fix the mistakes of his past life, he strives to become the strongest Ranker.

a collection of short horror and thiller stories

After getting her heart broken by her boyfriend who cheated on her with her best friend, Camille decides to shut her heart and never trust men again. To distract herself from the heartbreak, she goes to a club with her friend. All she needs is someone who will only distract her from everything.Niklaus McDonalds is just the perfect person she needs. Though his personality is nothing to write home about but he's sexy, incredibly handsome and a renowned player who is known to never sleep with the same girl twice. He has never been involved in a relationship and never planned to either. Niklaus has slept with so women in his life and he doesn't expect Camille to be anything more than a hookup but what could happen when they meet again and he has to play as her fake boyfriend?

What is Life? And Why People who arent living loves to haunt living people. and why the haunted living people after dying loves to haunt other living people. Why is this cycle circling?

living without her mother, Bella moved to another city with her dad in other to live a peaceful and low profile life but things started to take a turn. She became involved in the story and life of a young boy who suddenly disappeared. Will she be able to help him find out what happened to him? . Get ready for this thrilling story

In a ravaged world where the dead walk and the living are just prey, one woman’s blood holds the power to tip the scales between salvation and annihilation. Immune to the zombie plague, she becomes the ultimate prize in a deadly hunt by an elite alien force, desperate to harness her DNA for a purpose that could reshape the fate of the entire planet. With every step, she faces not only the relentless undead but also the twisted games of a collapsing civilization. As enemies close in from all sides, the line between friend and foe blurs, and her every choice could mean life or extinction for humanity. Will she become the savior or the destroyer? In this pulse-pounding tale of survival, the apocalypse is just the beginning.

Loneliness was all Don Walker had ever known—until he met Adrian. Charismatic, understanding, and fiercely loyal, Adrian quickly became the friend Don never thought he’d have. But Adrian isn’t like other friends. He doesn’t eat. He doesn’t sleep. And sometimes, he knows things no one else should. What begins as a perfect friendship soon turns sinister. Those who cross Don mysteriously disappear. Shadows move when no one is watching. And the whispers in the dark grow louder every night. As Don delves deeper into Adrian’s true nature, he discovers a horrifying secret: Adrian is not human, and their friendship comes at a price. With every connection Don forges, the world around him unravels, and the line between good and evil blurs. Can Don escape Adrian’s grasp, or will he lose his soul to the one friend who promised to stay by his side forever? In An Evil Friend, trust is a double-edged sword, and friendship may be the deadliest bond of all.

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Alvi is trying to escape from his past, so he leaves his old house. His close friend wants to kill him, but he is not aware of it. He finds a new friend in his new journey, but he doesn't know it's a mirror trap.

The day everything changed began like every other Tuesday, I woke up, turned off my alarm, and took a bath, after drying myself I walked down into my kitchen and grabbed some breakfast, played my daily gacha games, went to work, and watched the sunset, only, something wasn't as it seemed. -- Yo RNG_jesus here, I am trying to do an original story as best as possible, so let me cook. I will also try to listen to any suggestions you guys have that could help improve the story. Updates - whenever I feel like it, get off my back, this is a hobby for fun. Confirmations and commonly asked questions: No harem, ain't writing that shit. I have no idea about romance as I don't know how to write it well enough.

Lucius, a sickly orphan, dies after the world was plunged into World War 3, and suddenly finds himself in the Middle Ages—summoned by the Heresy Cult as Lord Mors, the embodiment of death. In this Dark Age, humanity has not yet advanced in technology, but he soon discovers the strange and supernatural realities that were never recorded in history. Worst of all, as the new leader of the Heresy Cult, he must now become the enemy of the world and lead mankind out of the current era of chaos. This leads him down the path of atrocities and abominations… marking his grim existence as the Lord Of The Dead. Tags: Transmigration. Reincarnation. Historical Fantasy. Action. Adventure. Magic. Villain. WeaktoStrong. Overpowered. Romance. Dark. Superpowers. KingdomBuilding.

--- The Novel "The Evil Friend" Translated - Comedy - Action - Fantasy - "Each of us fights their own battle in life." What if it all turned out to be just a shallow philosophy with no real substance?! What if you were thrown into the world of your favorite novel and were asked to engage in battles for survival?! Welcome to the world of "Deconel Hayes," where a massive war breaks out between humanity and the Phyllis. Give it your all to survive. "Damn it! How can they ask me to join a war 7 years after it started when most of the survivors barely managed to live on this planet?! They want me to enter and die right away?!" Rylan screamed in disbelief... Hmmm... Or should we say, the lowlife Casper...? ---

Three best friends who have grown up to at least date. sadly none of them as ever experienced love from a girl. Their humour is way above normal.

The world's perspective of Felix is of someone who is strong, talented and daunting. But that isn't how he looks at himself. "Disgusting" Those are the only words that leave his mouth, when he looks at the mirror. A curse, a darkness seeped in his soul, that only he knows and wishes no one else to suffer the same fate as him. He is strange. But on the first day of the academy, he meets someone, as strange-no even stranger than him, so he had to ask- "Who are you?" And he gets a reply that turns his world upside down. "The Author. Creator of this world."

Jeong Wonhee a photography major student who just finished his first year in college, had to move to Seoul due to having been offered a job. He transferred to Han In Univeristy while working part time. On the day he going to the school to transferred school, he met a familiar person, his worst enemy from middle school.But he had forgotten who he was and wondered why he looked familiar. He had an extremely gentle and kind face, warmth surrounding his presence. *This is my first time writing novel and i am not a native speaker please do expect grammar errors* •Please give me a feedback and some tip to improve•

Lize and her friends made it to West Plains to make a new home. The undead has slowly taken over the city as they settle in. She would meet new betrayals and even a friend she can rely on. Will the home sweet home be around the corner or will someone or something block her path?

People are always afraid of what they do not know, wary of what they do not understand. There are those who dare to step out and learn about them, but there is no consensus. The issue of human rights for humanoid anomalies has always been a burning, smoldering issue, not to mention the fact that all government agencies and organizations try to cover up the existence of anomalies. And then, it burst open, like a series of continuous chemical reactions, and World War 3 broke out.

Fang of the frost, Fang of the dead, leader of magistos, keeper of peace, mage of truth. All Names He Earned. When his previous life ended, He made a vow to a certain god: KEEP THEM SAFE. Now, his new life is dedicated to one and only one thing: Pursuit of peace, no matter the costs. And so, he got what he wanted. An opportunity to choose his fate, and to make sure others like him will stay protected. you can expect a smart MC, no Chinese bullshit, no harem, no condescending attitude. just a smart kid with the intention to survive and progress in strength as fast as possible.

As a struggling, broke, orphaned college student, Olivia Amorth needs every penny she can get. So when she finds a job as a grave cleaner and companion for the dead at the local cemetery that pays enough for a month’s rent in just one night, she jumps at the chance—along with her best friend, Mia. On their first night as grave cleaners, Olivia and her best friend Mia encounter a mysterious figure sitting atop a gravestone, looking at them hauntingly. As they delve into a realm of restless spirits, they must face dark forces that threaten the balance between the living and the dead, aided by the cursed Cain. Companion for the Dead is a chilling exploration of bravery, connection, and the search for one’s true identity in a supernatural world

Bronze WINNER of WPC#322: Male Lead: Zombie Invasion Takemi Kazuichi might very well be the luckiest and unluckiest person in the world. He was an orphan, and he was severely bullied in school. Because of that, he became a hikikomori, a shut-in. When he turned sixteen, he was adopted by a rich couple who loved him as if he was their own son. Unfortunately, they died in a plane crash, and Kazuichi never overcame his bad habits of being a shut-in, largely because of his preying relatives. Fast forward to four years later, Takemi Kazuichi still stayed in the house left by his late parents. He never bothered going to work or going out to socialize with people. For the lack of a better term, he was a rich hikikomori. He never even bothered to check the news or log in on any social media. All he did was live his life in solitude, devoid of any human interaction. One day, as he came out of the shower, he heard a strange thumping sound by the doorway. "That's weird, I didn't order any delivery today." He told himself before absent-mindedly opening the door. And what stared back didn't resemble a human at all. It was a zombie— or so that's what the first thing that came into Kazuichi's mind. Unbeknownst to him, the world had drastically changed, and he was the last one to know.

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It is a short story in which Autumn has a best friend, and it's Sheila. Sheila is the most caring person ever so Autumn wants to protect her at all cost. Since elementary school, they've been inseparable. Their bond was strong. Nothing could keep them apart. Everything went fine. It was all happy until they were in High school. Everything had changed; Sheila got bullied, and Autumn couldn't take her eyes off of Sheila because Autumn was worried about her. A Tearful night happened, Autumn got a call from her mother telling her that something had happened to Sheila. Autumn arrived, but before Sheila died, she whispered to one of her bully's names. That made Autumn mad and frustrated because she couldn't do anything to protect Sheila not able to do anything. Autumn promised herself that she would avenge Sheila's death and bury whoever killed her next to her. Will she ever succeed in her mission, or will someone stop her from doing that?

Eli a detective after investigating a strange case discovers, The existence of creatures he never believed were real. He also gets answers about himself, as he alwaya knew he was never normal. Sabine a rich,wealthy vampire agrees to help Eli stop a psychotic old powerful vampire. Aswell as a hellbane werewolf.