Dead Red Rose

a collection of short horror and thiller stories

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. NOTE: This was written some time ago. The first volume will consist of approximately thirty-three chapters. After that, each subsequent volume will be around one hundred chapters, with a total of at least ten volumes planned. The story and plot will gain momentum after the first volume, and I intend to improve the overall quality once the initial volume is complete.

'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.

A novel bout a young boy from a struggling family and his rise to football stardom entailing all his struggles,drama, difficulties and choices through the help of a system. P.S: no face slapping or cliche OP Ness. Authors note: thank you so much guys for joining the club, it's my first novel and English is my second language. So please bear with the errors and give me feedbacks to improve the novel, thanks a lot guys for the support.

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?

Synopsis: Roses are red, violets are blue. Lila, a florist grieving the loss of her fiancé James, feels his presence in every flower she arranges. Each bloom carries a memory—a joyful moment, a loving gesture, or a quiet promise they once shared. As her days blur into loneliness, she wonders if she’ll ever feel whole again. When Ethan, a kind and thoughtful stranger, begins visiting her shop, Lila finds unexpected comfort in his presence. His quiet support helps her see that while the pain of losing James will always be part of her, it doesn’t mean her story is over. Through small acts of courage and moments of healing, Lila learns that even in the shadow of grief, life offers new chances to love, grow, and start again. "Roses are red, Violets are blue" is a heartfelt story about loss, resilience, and finding hope in the beauty of life’s unexpected blooms.

In a world ravaged by a viral outbreak decades ago. Katie's seemingly normal and sheltered life as the daughter of high ranking aristocrat all comes crashing down when the relentless undead destroys her home. After escaping, she's forced to join a group of raiders all the while hiding her true identity all the while fighting to learn and survive while resisting the forbidden attraction she feels for the groups leader follow her journey from a privileged rich and sheltered girl into a harnded survivor.

The light is here because the darkness exists. Just like that, the human realm exists because the demon realm is here. And in the great palace of the Blade Empire, a crown touches the peak of its glory before it falls from its grace. Lush Von Blade, the royal crown prince of one of the greatest Empire in the southern continent. He is loyal but betrayed. On the other hand, where even the Gods fear to set a foot on, a demon lord abides. His grace and cruelty have been unseen for centuries. He is the supremacy in the three realms. While Lush is the light, he is the darkness. Each exists because the other is here.

In the frozen wilderness of the Snow Lands, Scypha embarks on her coming-of-age journey with her wolf companion, Darko, when she experiences her first blackout. She wakes to find her hands stained with blood and no memory of what happened. As these episodes become more frequent, their cause unknown, she can only grow increasingly fearful of the violent, uncontrollable forces growing within her and the unsettling euphoria that always seems to follow. Far to the south, the dryad Eletha, a fervent guardian of nature who harbors deep disdain for humans, faces her own troubles. Dealing with the meat-men has never brought her forest or its people anything but grief, and an inevitable conflict is brewing. One can hope for a peaceful solution, but given the unreconcilable differences between the two peoples, others might be far more appealing...

Prepare yourself for an unpredictable, yet enticing modern love story of ‘boy meets girl’.

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.

"You're the most callous person I've ever met!" I yelled. "It's not like you're a saint either, Siren." "Red," I correct him. Right when I thought he was inhuman, there was twinkle in his eye when I said this. Ever since the disappearance of his now non existing significant 'other. Nothing else mattered to him. So he thought at least. He was the monster in his favorite song, the repulsive one, he was the nostalgic, rare breed, that adored the smell of gasoline. She, oh she was the Siren. The exquisite in all man's eyes. She was known as the ray of danger... but she truly was a ray of sunshine. She, solemnly wanting a better future for herself. He, doing what he did best. He killed with no remorse. He lived for blood and pain And I just hoped I wasn't his next victim. What happens when a tornado and a volcano meet again? Find out

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”

Miss Red, Adalah seorang Agen Rahasia, yang keluar Dari kesatuannya karena alasan Pribadi, Ia membuka sebuah Biro Detektif swasta. Sebab menurutnya Orang Itu, Pembunuh Itu Masih Keliaran,Jiwanya Terpanggil Kembali. untuk satu hal, menegakan Keadilan,mengusut Tuntas Kejahatan, menurutnya Tidak Ada Kejahatan yang sempurna selalu ada petunjuk. Dan Petunjuk Itu adalah Miss Red. Ayo baca, ini cerita yang menarik loh.. Jangan lupa dukung penulis dengan Vote Lima Bintang,Review lima Bintangnya, PS dan Gift. by: Red Queen (farahdiba_sandala)

In a world divided by four great nations, each ruled by the dominion of a natural element, war is constant, and balance hangs by a thread. In this chaotic landscape, Ryuu, a young outcast from a coastal village, struggles to control his unstable connection with the wind, a power that has brought him more suffering than glory. His life changes forever when he receives an invitation to a mysterious tournament where the most powerful warriors compete for the greatest of prizes: the Lance of Aether, an ancient artifact capable of granting absolute dominion over the elements. Eager to find a purpose and prove his worth, Ryuu joins the tournament, only to discover that it is no ordinary competition. The battles not only test the strength and skills of the participants but also their convictions and darkest secrets. Amid unexpected allies and mortal enemies, Ryuu must confront the organization behind the tournament, led by the fearsome Red Wind, a man determined to unleash chaos and remake the world in his image. As Ryuu advances through the stages of the tournament, he is forced to make decisions that will mark him forever. Will he be able to control the power that defines him? Or will he succumb to the weight of a legacy he never asked for?

In a crumbling world teetering on the edge of annihilation, a young boy learns to pilot Titania, a colossal war machine capable of turning the tide against inhuman horrors. But mastery comes at a terrible cost. A cunning voice of a woman, always in your head, prompting you to fight till your last breath. how long can he withstand the punishing consequence that follows, while piloting a Titania.

“Up, down, down, left, right, haha, I can resist twenty shots,” John said disdainfully to the group of gang members who were shooting at him. A young man who has reached the peak of all three moral values in the 21st century, accidentally came to the west of 1899 in the story mode of Red Dead Redemption 2. - tags: Transmigration, business management, system, - Update Schedule: 1 chapter per day

Being born from a pauper parents who are also greedy enough to sell off his sister to the Town bully, Ji Wei forcefully took the initiative to become the first flawless thief his village has ever known. Just to save up to the amount needed to elope with his sis, becomes a thief, met a repulsive yet charming lady from Shanghai, a place almost to the similar to his dream city Beijing. After spending the night with her, the lady helps him leave his countryside with his sister, also giving him an apartment keycard which she said would be less stressful for them to cope without a roof over their head.

In high-tech dystopian Neo Chicago, the right to trial by court is obsolete. Instead, criminals are marked as Red-Listed in society. When Lucia Mason’s mother frames her for murder and she becomes Red-Listed, she’s forced to live life on the streets and desperately evade law enforcement. In a turn of events, she meets Eric Nolan, another framed criminal, and leader of a group of rebels fighting for justice. Along with Eric’s seemingly cold and unempathetic exterior, he appears to hold secrets about her past. Will Lucia be able to become closer to the temperamental leader, or will she be thrown back into the unforgiving city with no hope of clearing her name?

Daniel’s life takes a dramatic turn when his father remarries Elise, a vibrant and successful woman in her late 40s, years after the death of Daniel’s mother. The new family dynamic starts smoothly—Elise’s kindhearted nature wins Daniel over, and they settle into a peaceful routine. But Elise’s daughter, Rose, looms like a shadow over their family. At 23, Rose refuses to join them, living independently with her boyfriend in another state. Years later, rumors surface that Rose is moving in with them due to sudden accommodation troubles. When she finally arrives, her presence disrupts the harmony of the household. Rose, bold and unapologetically rebellious, leads a nightlife of clubs and parties, rejecting every effort to bring her into the fold of family prayers and traditions. What begins as resentment and cold indifference between Daniel and Rose soon takes a darker turn. Beneath her arrogance, Daniel discovers a troubled woman carrying deep wounds—and a growing, forbidden attraction between them threatens to upend the fragile bonds of their new family.

I have to admit that my husband's true love is a charming woman. Upon her return, my husband, who claims he knows nothing about romance when he's with me, comes up with various ways to please her. Even my son keeps clamoring to my face that he wants his father's true love to be his mother. To them, my only worth is in cooking, cleaning, and caring for them. Later, an autistic little girl tugs on my clothes and says firmly, "Zachary might not want his mother, but I do!" Only then do I realize that a rose can still bloom in a dessert. When I finally turn my life into what I imagined it to be, my ex-husband and son regret their actions. My ex-husband calls and tells me Zachary misses me. I say, "I'm not his mother anymore." My ex-husband says he knows he made a mistake; he's suddenly realized I'm the one he loves. The man beside me kisses the back of my hand. He says jealously, "What makes you think you're worthy of her love when even l've yet to win her heart?" You can read it at the wedfic apps. #nocopyrightinfringementintended #cctto

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.

Emma, Nick, and Juna McAllister came to Heavenlyn a small town in the state of New York to find Emma's father, a man their mother loved but never had. To maybe find a saviour. What Emma finds along the way is a town full of secrets, more questions and a constant reminder that she can die. Meeting Daniel Silvers was the least of her worries. ON HAITUS.

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

a high-school student is walking when suddenly…. he gets taken and brought to a facility where he is taught how to play soccer like a professional. (inspired by bluelock)

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Anemone was brought up to be the heir of her family, Duke Castiano. When her brother was born, she was forced to be raised as a Lady. She has always thought being a Lady was useless and demeaning. As she grew older, she realized how dangerous it is to be a Lady than a Gentleman. Veiled daggers... Insidious schemes behind decorated fans... Would she be able to survive long enough to be with her true love? *This is an original novel. Please don't steal or copy.