Unsettling Threats

A Hooded Prxdigy project. Young prodigy Nyota Atar is plagued by a strange case of memory loss, leaving gaps in his past that he cannot explain. He serves as a spy for the oppressive martial regime of the District of Lunanova, a sprawling and authoritarian empire ruling the economically advanced continent of Saprius. As Nyota pieces his memories back together, he discovers unsettling truths about himself, his role in the regime, and the sinister mechanisms that keep it in power. With the help of a small but determined group of allies, Nyota must confront the regime's corruption and brutality, igniting the spark of rebellion and hope. Yet, as the fight for freedom escalates, a greater existential threat emerges, one that endangers not just Lunanova but the entire planet of Nora. Can Nyota rally his allies to inspire change, dismantle an oppressive empire, and face the looming peril that could destroy their world?

[WSA Entry 2025] WARNING: This webnovel delves into themes of madness, insanity, and distorted realities. As the story progresses, it may change your perception and evoke unsettling emotions. Reader discretion is advised. Take care to recognize when to step back if you feel overwhelmed. Don't worry though, it delves deeper into the aspect of insanity though, so most of it should be ok except a few parts. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For after life, comes death For after nothing, comes everything For after existence, comes deletance What comes after? For it was not decided before. For the mechanisms switched and whatnot. It changed over the course of time. For it was decided to choose eight. And eight did it truly choose.

Maplewood Hostel had always been a place of friendship, laughter, and late-night talks. For six best friends, it was their home away from home. But as the new school year begins, an unsettling feeling lingers in the air. Strange occurrences, forgotten whispers, and unanswered questions begin to surface. Some names are remembered, some are lost to time—but one name was never meant to be left behind.

In the world of Lumen, a land of diverse luminants and warring factions beset by monstrous threats, a daring trio sets out to uncover its secrets. Kounéli Atsáli, Velvet Isabella, and Leonardo Zeshi are explorers driven by curiosity and a shared desire to unite the fragmented world. As they journey through perilous territories and confront ancient evils, their bond is tested, revealing hidden truths about themselves and the light and darkness that shape Lumen's fate.

Orphaned and trapped under the cruel hand of her adoptive father, Sumaya endures relentless abuse at home and bullying at school, never suspecting that her entire life is built on deception. The greatest lie of all? That she is human. Marrok, the son of the Alpha King, has never questioned his place in the world. Destined to be the strongest of his kind, he is fated to the prophesied Moon Child—his true mate. With a rare gift that allows him to hear the thoughts of others, no mind has ever been closed to him. Until hers. A chanced encounter puts Sumaya on a crossed path with a golden-eyed wolf. Something about the wolf unsettles her. The very next day, a new student arrives—Marrok. From the instant their eyes meet, she feels an inexplicable pull toward him, just like the wolf from the day before. But Marrok is even more unsettled. A simple human girl should mean nothing to him, yet her existence stirs something deep inside him, something his wolf refuses to name. As their path intertwine, buried secrets begin to surface—hidden identities, ancient vendettas, stolen destiny and a betrayal that altered the course of their world. And when the truth is finally revealed, the supernatural realm will be forced to face the consequences of their mistakes . Because some fates can't be stolen without a price.

In The shoreline prophecy , Anaya Assey’s life is upended when she moves in with her estranged uncle James and his daughter Ruth. Haunted by strange dreams and an unsettling sense of a dark force lurking, Anaya soon learns that her family’s history is anything but ordinary. Ruth, sweet on the surface but hiding a deeper, more sinister side, becomes a constant mystery to Anaya, and a potential threat to everything she holds dear. As Anaya navigates the strange new dynamics of her family, she uncovers buried secrets, spiritual tests, and dangerous plots that threaten to tear apart everything she’s ever known. But with the power of faith and the guidance of her late Grandma Ama, Anaya must find the strength to stand firm against the darkness closing in around her. Will she be able to uncover the truth behind her dreams and Ruth’s cryptic behavior before it’s too late? Or will the shadows of the past consume her future? A gripping tale of faith, family, and destiny, The shoreline prophecy invites readers into a world where the spiritual and earthly realms collide, and where one woman’s courage can change everything. please follow me on instagram novelista_alta_

Due to his own carelessness, Duanmu Huai finds himself transported into the world of the game "Star Ocean Online." Starting from a humble core capsule, Duanmu Huai ventures across the starry sea to countless worlds. He awakens powers that have long been dormant, confronts threats lurking in the depths of the universe, and sets his sights on dominating the galaxy!

In a world devastated by the Great War, where governments have collapsed and nations fight for dominance, the Novare Organization rises to govern the fractured lands. Tasked with maintaining order until a leader is chosen to ascend the legendary Mighty Chair, Novare holds the fragile balance of power in its hands. Yoto, a brilliant but physically weaker member of Commander Hataki’s elite squad, dreams of protecting his teammates, who have become his only family since his orphaned childhood. However, his resolve is shattered when his powers fail to awaken during the squad’s Awakening Ceremony, leaving him to grapple with despair and self-doubt. Everything changes when Yoto unexpectedly unlocks a mysterious and otherworldly power that defies human understanding. This development catches the attention of President Genta, the enigmatic and calculating leader of Novare, who seems to have an unsettling interest in Yoto’s potential. Unbeknownst to Yoto, a masked figure, an ally of Commander Hataki, has been silently protecting him from the shadows. As Yoto struggles to control his newfound abilities, he is drawn into a web of secrets surrounding the true cause of the Great War, the purpose of the Mighty Chair, and Genta’s ultimate ambitions. With forces beyond human comprehension in play, Yoto must confront his doubts, uncover the truth, and determine if Genta is a savior or a threat. As the line between mortals and gods blurs, Yoto’s awakening may hold the key to humanity’s survival—or its destruction.

The execution of her family shattered Mei Liang, driving her to assassinate the emperor—only to meet her own tragic end. But fate is not done with her. Transmigrated in the body of another concubine, three years after her death, with a new family and a second chance, she vows to rise, outmaneuver her enemies, and claim the throne as empress. Yet, the emperor who once condemned her now watches her with an unsettling gaze. What secrets is he hiding? This time, she will have her revenge.

The city’s underworld lives in fear of Vesper — a ruthless assassin who strikes only at midnight, leaving behind a single blade engraved with the letter ‘V’ embedded in the victim’s heart. Feared for their strength and precision, Vesper is believed to be a man — a shadow no one dares to cross. For Valerio Moretti, Vesper’s name is more than just a whispered legend. Years ago, the elusive killer claimed his grandfather’s life, leaving a scar Valerio has never forgotten. Now, as rumors of Vesper’s return spread, Valerio knows one thing — the assassin is closing in. Meanwhile, Leona Vale, a bubbly newcomer with an infectious smile, couldn’t be more out of place in Valerio’s violent world. Soft-hearted, a little clumsy, and hopelessly naive, Leona is the least likely person to survive the chaos of the criminal underworld — yet somehow, she does. Known more for spilling drinks than holding her ground, she’s quickly dismissed as a harmless bystander. But as bodies begin to fall and threats draw closer, Valerio faces a race against time to unmask the assassin stalking his empire — before Vesper strikes again. In a world ruled by shadows and blood, some threats hide in plain sight — and the deadliest ones leave no trace at all.

In a fractured world, humanity is confined to scattered enclaves, isolated by towering walls that protect them from the relentless horrors beyond. The land outside is a wasteland, ravaged by monsters and dark forces that once nearly wiped out mankind. These horrors, an unrelenting force of destruction, have shaped the history of humanity, pushing the survivors into a desperate fight for survival. Centuries of conflict have left the world scarred, and while the walls hold, the threats grow stronger, more cunning, and ever closer. At the heart of this crumbling world lies Blight, a young boy with a lineage tied to both the ancient and the cursed. Born of a bloodline that once held great power, his very existence is marked by both immense potential and an unsettling dark gift. His bloodline, twisted and forgotten by time, holds the key to untold abilities—powers that could either turn the tide of battle or doom all of humanity.

After 620 years, the Corruption element users decide to shift their attention back to Planet Sudania, which is the only planet that has Light Branch element survivors throughout the cosmos. With its influence nearly wiped out, how will they fend off against a series of threats that already has cosmic-level influence? The Rulers of the Current Era who follow the Light Branch, such as Frost (Ice) and Raika (Thunder), will respond to this threat. Join the Rulers as they will embark a journey filled with history, battles, power-ups, relationships and valuable lessons!

"Kim's ordinary life spirals into chaos when she becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy. Drawn into a world of advanced technology and hidden agendas, she encounters Ghost Warrior—a shadowy figure whose every action is shrouded in secrecy. As they face betrayal, tragedy, and relentless threats, the past looms large—a buried secret that could unravel everything. In a battle where trust is fragile and the truth elusive, Kim must decide whether to stand with the enigmatic Ghost Warrior or risk becoming a pawn in a game far beyond her understanding."

"In a world filled with cursed creatures, Dzeth Takahashi, a Grade-D Hunter, gains an extraordinary ability after a near-fatal injury the power to see movements before they happen. With this mysterious gift, he is determined to grow stronger, but greater threats await ahead."

In the final year of high school, Christian’s ordinary life takes a dramatic turn when he is struck by lightning, awakening the Idle System, a manifestation of his dream. What begins as a personal fantasy quickly transforms into a new reality for Christian, who revels in his newfound abilities while the world around him remains blissfully unaware. However, as Christian adjusts to his extraordinary circumstances, strange and unsettling events begin to unfold globally. Would the genre of the world also become Fantasy or would it stay exclusive to him?

Schelvia City: BURRIED TECHNOLOGIES IN CENTURIES BLOOM In the year 2026—or so the world believes—Schelvia City stands as a utopia for the brightest young minds, a place where students train to become the future’s elite. Governed by strict academic rankings and the Golden Children, life in the city seems orderly—until the shadows of its past and the threats from within begin to unravel its fragile peace. But the world is living a lie. The true year is 2126, and an entire century has been erased from history. The Erased Centuries, a time when technology reached its peak, were deliberately wiped from memory. No records, no remnants—only whispers of a lost era where power was boundless and knowledge dangerous. The world was reset, the calendar restarted, but some remnants of that forgotten age still exist in secret. Among them are the enigmatic Eyes of Seven—a hidden force that the highest elites believe is the key to sustaining the balance of this new world. Their existence has been obscured, their purpose unknown, but their influence lingers in the shadows, shaping events far beyond what ordinary people can perceive. Among those unknowingly entangled in this web of secrets is Yoshi Manami, the 8th-ranked Golden Child. Wielding a mysterious Vitreous that manifests as the legendary Alter Excalibur, Yoshi is both feared and admired, earning the title "Artoria’s Shadow." But beneath his cold exterior lies a tangled past—his former best friend, Kaito Yamazaki, now linked to the underground rebellion of the Hancer movement; his childhood friend, Mieruko Miraileze, whose obsession hides unsettling truths; and an unknown sister, raised in secrecy. As Schelvia City faces escalating dangers, the long-dormant ZESTROPEDIAN units descend from the skies, machines that once promised Earth’s salvation but instead became its executioners. Meanwhile, the Bunker faction corrupts robots from within, and war threatens to consume the city. But all of these conflicts may be mere echoes of something far greater. The Eyes of Seven, erased along with the lost century, are awakening. The number 11, a symbol that no longer exists, may hold the answers. And Yoshi—whether by fate or design—is at the heart of it all. With war brewing both inside and outside the city, Yoshi must confront his past, unravel the secrets hidden in the Erased Centuries, and decide where his loyalties lie. Will he protect the city that shaped him, or embrace the chaos that threatens to consume it? 'All cycle in this world shall has it's own ends'

Have you ever had your organs harvested? Or bumped into a terrorist after a failed suicide? Probably not, but for Coffin this is his life, an existence he sees no purpose in. What happens when a nihilist is given the chance to join a group of intergalactic knights who combat sentient foreign threats? Will Coffin be able to find a purpose in this endless galaxy, or will it merely move his grave?

In this world, powers called Elements can be found or earned amongst the citizens of Alard, some people are birthed with them while others never get any, 5 kids in high school discover the unlimited versatilities of elements and muster their strength to command their own elemental powers, do they have what it takes to defeat the threats that may venture their way? (Cover credits go to @/moam.sxt on Instagram)

In the chaos-spread world of Atheria, peace lies in the haven of Aphanes. Silas, a young, curious boy, finds himself driven to seek the unrecognized threats. An undominated willpower pushes him to move forward. Tag along on the journey of Silas as he unravels the mysteries that bind humankind.

Erabareshimono, often called Mono by his friends, is a young warrior training in the dojo of Zen’i No Machi. He is originally guided by a wise but enigmatic Sensei. As new threats loom, Mono must rise above his limits and face adversaries stronger and more skilled than he ever imagined. With his friends by his side and the guidance of the ancient book, Mono strives to become the warrior he was destined to be, discovering the balance between mind, body, and the will to protect those in need.

The world of Altaira is always under the threat of the demon which comes from the abyss. There are many heroes but Dracula is no hero . He's a Demon hunter.

In a quiet rural town stands an old, foreboding building. Its shadowy presence casts an eerie atmosphere, sending shivers down the spines of those who pass by. Yet, despite its unsettling aura, the people who work within its walls are surprisingly kind and welcoming. Only thirteen souls occupy the space, their presence a stark contrast to the building's dark, almost sinister vibe. But one can't help but wonder—is this place truly as ordinary as it seems? The air whispers secrets, and the walls seem to hold stories untold. Something about it feels... off.

Nay lives through his life in a world that has just recently recovered from a major Kaiju outbreak. These Kaiju run through ecosystems and destroy everything in their path killing and injuring millions in the process. Nay seeks a regular, happy life but his circumstances prevent that from happening. His mission is to aid the world in any way he can do that the world may give back to him what he wants most, love.

Mara Voss is a researcher obsessed with the forgotten corners of history, particularly an ancient civilization that vanished without a trace. But when a near-fatal car accident leaves her with fractured memories and an unsettling sense of déjà vu, she begins to experience something far more disturbing—time itself shifting around her. Historical records change overnight. People recall events differently. And then, the gaps begin—moments where time erases itself, leaving behind only silence. As Mara digs deeper, she discovers whispers of a secret organization that has spent centuries ensuring some truths remain erased. Watching her from the shadows is Kaelion—a man who knows far more than he should. Assigned to monitor her, he is both a protector and a threat, tied to the very past she is uncovering. But history is fighting back. Lost cities flicker into existence. People who were erased begin to reappear. And an unseen force whispers a warning: You were never supposed to remember. Now, hunted by those who would silence her and haunted by a civilization that defied time itself, Mara must uncover the truth before she, too, becomes just another shadow of the erased.

Elias was born into nobility, his future set in stone. Swordsmanship, politics, and power—his life was one of discipline and duty. But one night, everything changes. A voice calls out to him. A system awakens, whispering of power beyond mortal reach. It offers no explanation, no origin—only cryptic messages and an unsettling presence that seems to watch his every move. With each step forward, Elias finds himself drawn into a web of forgotten truths, forbidden power, and forces far beyond his understanding. Why him? What is this system’s true purpose? And when the echoes of something greater begin to stir… will he be the one to rise, or simply another name lost to history?

Text messages. Death threats. It all adds up. 18-year-old Evette Steele starts receiving cryptic texts from an unknown number. The messages become more threatening with each passing day. Desperate for answers, Evette starts to connect the dots, realizing the sender knows far more about her than they should. Evette must confront the terrifying truth that someone is out to get her—and they won't stop until she’s gone.

Siaara has a dangerous gift—she can hear people's thoughts, but only five times a day. She has always been careful, never letting anyone discover her secret. Until he walked in. A man with stormy eyes and an unsettling aura. The moment Siaara tries to read his mind, a cold, unfamiliar voice echoes inside her head. "Don't read my mind." No one has ever caught her before. No one was ever supposed to. But now, the rules have changed. This man knows something about her, something she doesn’t even know about herself. And as she dives deeper into the mystery, she realizes... Some secrets aren’t meant to be heard. And some minds aren’t meant to be read. But it's too late. She has already listened.

An alien race invaded the Earth on June 6, 2128. At the midst of this war, many nations allied with the alien threat and the war nearly wiped out the rebelling humans of the planet. At the edge of mankind's survival, the United Nations Army launched its forces to eliminate the immediate stellar threats that loomed over Earth. General Seeker Carlean, commander and leader of the mission, risked and gave his life to destroy the immediate stellar threat. The battle was won though Earth lay in ruins. Perhaps mankind will live to see a few years of peace before the alien threat returns to wipe out their existence. At the immediate aftermath of the stellar battle, the fallen Seeker Carlean awakens and finds himself at aged 17, living the peaceful life he lived 16 years before he died. So begins a new game in the battle for humanity's survival. ---- Cover art by Jayps. http://www.behance.net/Jayps

Follow the life of Alexs who is drawn into a mysterious world by an act of forbidden magic. Now, as the hero summoned by the Demon Queen, they embark on a journey full of danger and discovery to unravel the purpose of their summoning and save this world from the clutches of darkness. Will they succeed in uncovering the truth behind their summoning and overcome the threats that loom over them?

(Working synopsis) DISCORD NOW OPEN: https://discord.gg/apAsCne7GT An ominous encounter in a quiet forest sets the stage for a horror that no one saw coming. When Cody and Aya, amidst a school journey, stumble upon a deer with haunting, vacant eyes, it becomes a forewarning of the nightmare awaiting civilization. The city, once bustling with life, now echoes with screams and terror. An unstoppable plague transforms its inhabitants into voracious zombies, their once-human eyes now an unsettling milky white. As the undead rise and chaos engulfs the streets, a determined police force, spearheaded by the sharp-shooting Stalker and the tenacious Sarge, grapples with the swelling tide of the undead, working desperately to shield the remaining uninfected. At the heart of this apocalypse, Cody, Aya, and their band are thrust into the frontline of this battle against the undead. With each passing moment, they must unravel the origin of this zombie outbreak while facing heart-wrenching choices for survival.