The Withering Curse

The Curse of the Midnight Rose By Pianistfrea In a world shrouded in darkness and secrets, a cursed rose blooms only under the midnight moon—its petals stained with the blood of an ancient betrayal. Bound to this sinister flower is Ravenna, a girl marked by fate and haunted by memories that aren't her own. Raised by a woman who was never her real mother, Ravenna’s life has been a web of lies, woven to hide the truth about her tragic origins and the curse that runs through her veins. When she crosses paths with Damien, a mysterious figure whose past is as shadowed as her own, their fates intertwine. He holds the key to unraveling the curse, but helping her might cost him everything. Together, they must navigate a world divided by power, greed, and supernatural forces—where trust is fragile, and love is forbidden. As Ravenna unearths dark truths about her family, the curse, and the midnight rose, she faces a harrowing choice: embrace the darkness within her or fight against it, even if it means losing the only people she’s ever cared about. In a tale of betrayal, forbidden love, and the fight for freedom, The Curse of the Midnight Rose will leave you questioning where the true monsters lie—in the shadows, or within ourselves.

The protagonist, ripped from his world, is planted in another. Isolated and disconnected, he must navigate a landscape that shifts without warning, filled with dangers both seen and unseen. With no clear purpose for why he has been cast into this world, he begins to understand that survival is only the beginning and the true challenge lies in uncovering the truth about the world set on erasing him.

In the treacherous waters of the Caribbean, Jacob "Black Jack," a cunning and ambitious pirate captain, rises to power through a combination of ruthless strategy and dark necromantic abilities. As captain of The Abyss, Jacob sets out to establish a powerful pirate haven on the secluded island of Dead Man's Bay. Facing challenges from both the supernatural and the living, he must navigate treacherous alliances, fend off native tribes, and outmaneuver rival pirates while building his empire. With a growing crew and a deepening mastery of the dark arts, Black Jack's journey is one of power, control, and the pursuit of ultimate dominion over the Caribbean.

Born into a lower middle class family, Ace Lander grew up being told there was a simple formula for success: get an education, graduate, and work hard to build a prosperous future. But that formula failed him during the final stretch of his senior year when a local gang targeted him, putting everything he had and was building towards at risk. Trapped and desperate, Ace felt his life spiraling out of control—until Ria Hart, a fellow classmate, discovering Ace's innate aptitude to become a Curse Master, a being capable of wielding curse energy and abilities but haunted by Curselings, took pity and introduced him to the secret world hidden beneath the mundane surface of their world, the World of Curses. Awakening as a Curse Master, Ace discovers he possesses an extraordinary innate curse tool: the Cursed Toybox. This tool comes with a unique class, Toymancer, granting Ace powers unlike any curse master the world has seen before. The Cursed Toybox allows him to animate and actualize toys, transforming them into powerful, living beings bound to his will. From overpowered heroes to legendary gods, any toy that falls into Ace's Cursed Toybox springs to life with powers beyond one's imagination but bound to him in eternal servitude. Armed with his Toy Summons, Ace must navigate the perilous world of curses, protect his loved ones, and reclaim control of his destiny before the gang—and the darkness of the hidden world—consume him entirely. [ — Status Screen — > Your Cursed Toybox is animating the doll 'Silicone Sailor Stella' as a toy summons… > Your Cursed Toybox has animated the doll 'Silicone Sailor Stella.' > Toy summon 'Silicone Sailor Stella' added to your toy space. > Toymancer can now summon Sailor Stella. Summoning Toy Summons... Name: Stella Race: Curse Tool Class: Toy summon Title: Silicone Sailor Durability: (100/100) Enchantment: 1-Star Individuality: (100/100) Curse Energy Consumption: 5 units per hour Skills: Toy Actualization, Seamanship, Armed Security, Adult Gratification. Toy Actualization: Bring Toy Summons' original character design and skills to existence when they are animated based on their individuality stats. Addition Effect: Toy Physiology. Seamanship: Expertise in navigation, sailing, and ship handling alongside wilderness survival, first aid, and emergency procedures. Armed Security: Proficiency in the use of small arms and other naval weaponry with training in close quarters combat, surveillance, and counterintelligence. Adult Gratification: Creatively addressing emotional, mental, and physical needs of Toymancer till gratification.] "Cursed armies, Curselings, and Curse slaves are nothing—I've got a Toy legion of overpowered action figures and unrealistically beautiful silicone goddess." ~Toymancer Join the saga of the Toymancer's rise to become the Strongest Curse Master.

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.

Hannah is absorbed in her school project when she hears her mother calling her downstairs. However, there’s something unsettling in her mother’s tone, a growing urgency that she can’t ignore. Intrigued yet cautious, Hannah begins to make her way down the stairs. Suddenly, she’s pulled into the nearby laundry room, a hand clamped over her mouth to stifle her reaction. To her shock, it’s her mother—eyes red and filled with terror. With a trembling whisper, her mother warns, “Don’t go down there, honey. I heard it too.” A cold chill washes over Hannah as she realizes that something, or someone, is downstairs, calling to her in her mother’s voice. But if her real mother is here, then who—or what—could be waiting beneath the stairs?

In a town where secrets linger like shadows, the hero’s life is defined by silence and tension. Years ago, his sister died under mysterious circumstances, and ever since, his family has been torn apart by blame and suspicion. His father has cut all ties with his brother, the uncle who was held responsible—but whispers hint that something far more dangerous was at play. Living an ordinary life with his close friends Derek and Mathew, the hero has never questioned the strange distance between his family members. But when Mathew’s parents die in a suspicious accident, hidden truths begin to unravel. His friend's family, it seems, had been protecting the hero from something... something that now stirs from deep within. As his family’s estate teeters on the edge of ruin, the hero begins to notice unsettling changes—unexplainable instincts, vivid dreams, and a growing sense of power. A chance encounter with a mysterious girl from a rival clan only deepens the mystery, drawing him into a world he never knew existed. With each step closer to the truth, the hero realizes his sister’s death, his friend’s loss, and his own awakening are all connected to a secret long buried—and a danger long forgotten. But as dark forces circle, one question haunts him: Was the real threat ever his uncle, or has something far more sinister been pulling the strings all along? In a town where loyalty is tested, and nothing is as it seems, the past may hold answers, but it also holds monsters. Some things are better left undiscovered.

Desperation is the failure of triumph, the journey of one marked by defeat, the haunting shadow of time misused and opportunities left to decay. Has the time for desperation slipped away, or is it always near? Was my yearning a flaw, or a truth I couldn’t deny? ••• He thought death had taken him. Yet, he found himself breathing, in a place that wasn’t his. He had barely finished the first volume, but what use was it without the chance to use it? He barely knew himself or his surroundings—how could he survive in a world fated to end? Not every tale is one of victory. But does it truly matter? “.....” “.....” •••

Max un jeune homme meurt et est envoyé dans un monde d'arts martiaux contrôlé par les femmes. mais il s'aperçoit rapidement que le plaisir a été remplacé par la douleur suite à une malédiction envoyée à tous les hommes. Max va alors essayer de s'en sortir voulant à la fois goûter au plaisir de nouveau et de vivre une vie épanouie. ( EN : Max a young man dies and is sent to a martial arts world controlled by women. but he quickly realizes that pleasure has been replaced by pain following a curse sent to all men. Max will then try to get out of it, wanting both to taste pleasure again and to live a fulfilling life. )

"You're not a monster, Ashen," Serena whispered, "I see you: the man you were, the man you can still be." He turned his face away, painful uncertainty clouding his eyes, "You don't know what it is to feel the curse crawling under your skin. To feel the beast tearing at the edges of who you are." Serena stepped closer, her breathing steady even as his proximity made her heart race. "Then let me help you fight it," she whispered. "You don't have to face this alone." His eyes finally caught hers, haunted and conflicted. "I'm scared to lose myself. but I'm afraid I already have." "I'm not your savior, Ashen," Serena whispered, and her tone was rather even against the chaos whirling around them. "But I may be the only one who can prevent you from becoming the monster you fear." ...... Ashen is a man torn between worlds, born human yet cursed into a werewolf form, who with each full moon loses a little bit of his humanity as the beast inside grows a little stronger every passing day. A tale of Beauty and the Beast turned upside down, where the monster is cursed by his own darkness, and the Beauty may be the only one who can restore his humanity.

Eden and Edger are the two princes of the Kingdom of Lavona. Their fierce battle for the throne leads to a curse which can only be broken by another fierce battle between their descendants. The two kingdoms are always hostile to each other. Arthur, a descendant of Eden and Eva and Athena, the descendants of Edger, were brought up to hate each other but destiny had other plans.

Virginia Mustfill, a young and ambitious student at Horndick University, lived an ordinary life until one day her fate was irrevocably changed. A mysterious spell cast by an evil sorcerer transported her to an unknown and perilous world, where a dreadful curse reshaped her body and tarnished her mind. Now she is Eugene, a young man forced to battle inner demons and a curse that drives him into the arms of other men. Only by succumbing to this compulsion can he maintain his sanity and continue his search for a way to break the magical chains that have bound his life to unbearable dependency. Can Eugene find a path to salvation and reclaim his true self? Or will the curse consume his soul, leaving no hope of return?

“These bedchambers have missed your scent.” His voice, low and rough, made her pulse quicken. Her fear surged, boundless, as he closed the stained glass doors behind him. “Please… let me go,” she pleaded, trembling as he pulled her close, his touch burning against her skin. “You fled this place while carrying my child. Why did you come back?” he murmured, his lips trailing down her neck as they had so many times before. “I… don’t know,” she managed, her voice barely a whisper. Luciana Mircea de Amanécer, princess of the Holy Empire that ruled the skies, had once lived in a world of beauty and privilege—a devoted father, joyful sisters, wealth, and a loving fiancé. Yet that life shattered with a single conversation. One day, her father appeared in her chambers, eyes solemn, bearing news that upended her world. “You will be married,” he said, but the name wasn’t that of the man she cherished. Instead, she was to be wed to the ruthless crown prince of the rival Demon Empire, an alliance forged to quell the simmering tensions between their kingdoms. “Father, please…” she begged. “My child,” he murmured, his voice heavy with regret. “It is your duty as the firstborn princess. This marriage will protect the realm… and your little sisters.” For the first time in her life, Luciana saw him bow to her, his plea wordless but clear. Yielding to her father’s desperate request, she accepted her fate. In a single day, she went from princess to wife, her dreams abandoned and her future reshaped. But the white wedding gown was soon stained crimson, marking her descent into a life she could never have anticipated. Could she learn to accept a man for whom compassion was an unfamiliar luxury, or would the love she had left behind rise to rescue her?

Clara, upon dying, found herself lying in an unfamiliar bed within an unfamiliar room, with lots of unfamiliar faces greeting her, being addressed as someone who is very important in a whole nation. Only to found out that she have entered the book she used to read when she was in her previous world. And not just that, but as someone who is fated to die and kill herself because of her family's ill treatment towards her! However, as she live with her family, she realizes something...that the things that are happening with her current life is completely different from the book! How is she going to live in that world not knowing what's going to happen next?! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Hii! Cat here! I just want to tell everyone that English is not my first language, so my choice of words may not be related to what I'm trying to imply. But, I'm sure that I'll get better as I continue writing this story. Please bear with me! By the way, the image on the book cover is not mine and I only found it from Pinterest! If the owner wants me to take it down, please notify me and I'd gladly obey! Additionally, the setting of my story is not placed in Earth but in a different world, only thought of and created by my little brain. Everything about this universe will be explained as the story goes by, so please look forward to it! Thank you! - cathcatya

[SOCIALS AT BOTTOM] In a world where humanity is plunged in threats by Eclipses, Hikaru Shimo is a no ordinary teen boy with an ambition to defend humanity from these creatures. However, things go south when one fateful night he has an encounter with a man from over a thousand years ago and Hikaru's story starts getting more ambitious with Hikaru becoming famous. Delve into the world of The Withering Cold, where Hikaru alongside many likeable characters challenge their limits against the Eclipses and the twisted humans who go by the name: "New Faith Order". Notes: This novel was written before, however, it's old chapters has been deleted and this version is the better revamp. Socials: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8mgFz7RVFm insta - https://www.instagram.com/therealwitheringcold?igsh=MTRwNjVnaHZvZ214eA==

The story follows Alphonse, a man cursed with immortality. As centuries pass, he witnesses the evolution of mankind, the progression of the world, and, ultimately, the death of his loved ones. Despite the countless grand wars fought and feats conquered, the achievements of the past bring him no joy or pride any longer. All he seeks now is nothing but an end to the treachery of his unending life.

In a world where the line between magic and reality blurs, 21-year-old Felix Chang hides a chilling secret: he is a Mimicae, a cursed shapeshifter bound to a mistake he made in a past life. As a member of Rune, a wildly popular idol group, Felix has the world at his feet—adoring fans, a glamorous life, and fame. Yet, his days are shadowed by the curse, forcing him to avoid deep connections and constantly battle the stress that threatens to unravel his carefully constructed facade. At the heart of Rune is Kelvin Wang, the group’s charismatic yet sharp-tongued leader. Their clashing personalities fuel a fiery tension that keeps them at odds, a lingering feeling of a bond neither of them can remember. What begins as hate between rivals turns into a shocking mystery when Kelvin starts to uncover the cracks in Felix's armor. But the truth runs deeper than either of them can imagine. Felix and Kelvin share a history rooted in a past life—a tragedy that doomed them both. Felix, once a spiritual guardian, failed to protect Kelvin, the emperor’s son, leading to betrayal, death, and the curse that binds them now. As the two navigate the chaos of stardom, a dangerous romance blossoms between them. With each secret revealed and every heated moment shared, the stakes grow higher. Unknown to them, Kelvin holds the key to breaking Felix’s curse, but the cost could be their careers, their lives, and their hearts. Can they unravel the threads of the past to break free from the curse, or will history repeat itself, dooming them both forever? Please trust this author once more ^⁠_⁠^

Content Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and explicit content that may be disturbing to some readers. These scenes will be clearly marked with warnings, and you can choose to skip them without missing any crucial plot points. Synopsis: I’m not going to write a typical synopsis here. If you enjoy stories like *Attack on Titan*, you might find this one just as captivating. Keep reading, and I promise to do my best to deliver an experience that gives you the same thrill and intensity. **Attention:** This story is an updated and improved version of my previous book, *My Werewolf Legacy* (which is now removed by me from webnovel), which was only partially completed (10 chapters). This time, I’m committed to finishing the entire book with a completely new and enhanced plot, packed with exciting twists that will give you chills—much like *Attack on Titan*. *Note:* This novel isn’t a copy or fan-fic of *Attack on Titan*. However, the themes of war and freedom deeply inspired me, pushing me to create a story that carries similar vibes while being entirely original. Thank you for your support!

What if you have a special ability? But that ability of yours can make someone die? Is it a curse or a blessing? Si Sadence ay may mabigat na sumpang dala, ngunit mababago ang kanyang buhay nang makilala ang makulit at pakialamerong journalist. Gagamitin nila sa magandang bagay ang abilidad ni Sadence upang makakuha ng hustisya. Ngunit, hanggang kailan? Created: March 2018 Revising: 2023-2024

The world contain two agencys 'Yankai' and 'Yokai'. Yankai fight for the welfare of people and protect them but... Yokai on the other hand tend to cause caos and trouble, causing Havoc in the society. The leader of Yokai is a heartless women, who seeks pleasure in violence and suffering. A very few people get power and its there desition to be a 'Good' or 'Evil'. Some Yokai get there normal body but some losses all humanity and because mindless monsters. All who join the yokai get corrupted. The leader is above all of them and her evil is unmatched. She's known as "the queen of devils". But Yankai, work for good and there leader is a kind lady. tho appears to look mean, she's very kind. That why she earns the name "the Angel" or "The Staff of God". She treats all As members equally. Her wisdom is beyond comprehension. She work dag and night endless to bring the city to peace. Now for a tale and as quiet reality, Rumour has it that The powerful clan Tanzaki has neverever lost there position, as the 'The Strongest clan ever since the 16th centuary. They alway won wars which made the other clans afraid. The Tanzaki clan had. the largest land in all of japan, But soon in the 19th centuary. A law came out that 'all clans who has land should hand it over te gevernment, From now on none should rule over any places.. It ment that from that time on the kingly must end. All the clans agreed but that didn't stop Tanzaki chan to stop being the strongest. In the curent days "tanzaki' I one of the only clans that exisite.. But they never lost anything, It was as if they had infinit money. There was a rumour that said that one of the members or much known as the leader of that time... God knows how, he summond a Genie who granted his wish of never ending power and money...But all good thing last long The same leader was attacked the day after and fell into a coma but he saw something a purple figure stares at him till the day he woke up. No one knows what he saw but the moment he woke up he kept screaming "WERE CURSED!" over and over again....Since that day they were considered CURSED but soon a local and very trusted priest went to him and broke the news for him about this curse....

In a world where the sun never sets in Solterra and Lunareth is cloaked in eternal moonlight, a centuries-old curse binds the two kingdoms in a fragile truce. The only way to break the spell is for their heirs to unite in love — a task that has led countless royals to ruin. Princess Seraphina Solis is destined to wear the Crown of Sunlight, but she longs to break free from royal expectations. Across the border, Prince Lucien Lunaris, heir to the Moonlit Throne, struggles to save his fading kingdom from the encroaching darkness. When they meet at the Moonlight Ball, their fates intertwine in ways neither can deny. But their love alone isn’t enough to break the curse. To save their kingdoms, they must embark on a perilous quest to retrieve two ancient crowns — one forged from light, the other from shadow — and confront the dark sorcerer who cursed their ancestors. As magic, secrets, and destiny collide, Seraphina and Lucien must decide: Will they defy the curse, or will their love become another tragic legend? Two crowns. Two hearts. One curse that could shatter the world.

Armaros Dawnbringer, is the male child of the Dawnbringer family of the Human Empire. He is a reincarnator, however he didn't have any gifts from the rebirth, and the only thing he has experienced was pain. He only felt pain whenever he fought and continued to suffer due to his shortcomings in this next life. But not wanting a repeat of his own previous life, he has decided to brave through all of it and now live a much better life in the new world of magic. "What can I say? Magic is a pain. Then again, only someone who is cursed by the world would be like me." Disclaimer: The Image used does not belong to me.

Josette Andrews wakes up every morning haunted by the same dream. Trapped in an isolated manor and sustained by an anonymous benefactor’s wealth, she has little left to cling to except unanswered questions. The curse that caused her to kill her fiancé, Lawrence du Martel, still lingers, and had caused her to kill more before him, unraveling her grip on reality. When a series of strange events draws her closer to uncovering the truth about her parents and the origins of her curse, Josette realizes she’s not the only one hunting for answers. Each revelation forces her deeper into a connection of betrayal, forgotten histories, and forces intent on keeping her past buried. To reclaim her life and her soul from the curse that destroyed everything, Josette must make terrible choices and she realizes that some secrets are more dangerous than she ever imagined.

In the ancient city of Qingzhen, Shi Yi, a determined witch hunter, dedicates his life to eradicating the Wuyi witches. Just as he is on the verge of defeating their powerful leader, she curses him with immortality, forcing him to endure the heart-wrenching loss of his loved ones as they age and die around him. Initially viewing the curse as a cruel joke, Shi Yi soon comes to understand the tragic reality of his eternal existence. Desperate to escape his unending suffering, Shi Yi embarks on a quest to find the legendary Wuyi clan sword, the only weapon capable of ending his life. His journey leads him to an old man who reveals that he must locate the descendant of the Wuyi clan to wield the sword's power. A century later, Shi Yi encounters a young girl on the brink of suicide, whom he saves, suspecting she may be the descendant he seeks. To draw her closer, he rescues her from an abusive family, offering her protection and a safe haven. In return, he asks her to learn the sword's power and ultimately take his life. This sets the stage for a complex relationship intertwined with fate, sacrifice, and the quest for freedom, as both characters navigate their intertwined destinies and the heavy burden of their choices.

Until the night she was pulled into the realm of wolves, Lila didn't think fate existed. She discovers the unimaginable-that she is Alexander Blackthorn's fated mate, intended to complete him-after being abducted by the terrifying Alpha. However, their relationship is a curse rather than a benefit. Lila follows the sad deaths of all the women Alexander has ever claimed as his mate. Lila promises to break the bond and leave his hazardous pack because she is determined to avoid her doomed fate. However, Alexander is not a man who gives up easily, and their attraction is as strong as it is lethal. Lila has to decide on rival packs approach and sinister secrets from Alexander's background come to light. •Would she put everything on the line to find the truth and lift the curse? •Or will she give in to a love that might endanger her life?

In the ancient era, the Sovereign of Eternity, a being with the most powerful bloodline in existence, reigned supreme over the multiverse. His strength was unmatched, his power limitless—until the day jealousy united his enemies. Ambushed by an alliance of the strongest warriors across realms, the Sovereign fought valiantly but was ultimately overwhelmed. In his final act of defiance, he self-destructed, obliterating his foes and casting a curse upon his own bloodline: anyone who inherited it would be hunted until extinction. Thousands of years later, the Sovereign's bloodline resurfaces in the frail body of Li, an orphan abandoned in a world of harsh realities. Weak, malnourished, and despised, Li is left to fend for himself—unaware that his veins carry the dormant potential to reshape the universe. Will the curse that doomed the mighty Sovereign seal Li's fate, or will he defy the heavens and awaken the terrifying legacy of the most powerful bloodline ever known?

"If I get out of here... will you look at me, smile at me again?" He whispered, his voice almost inaudible, and then his eyes filled with tears. But his only answer was in those quiet murmurs about the wilting flowers inside the cage, about the eternal need for love, and the chain he had locked himself in. His flowers had withered. But can they come back to life?

"Are you... me?" The Time Demon’s iridescent eyes peered somewhere far away before he answered. "In the past, I was you, but you will never be me." He shifted his piercing gaze straight through me, eyes touched with an alien longing. "Not anymore." ... Sol hasn't wished for much in his life. In fact, he was perfectly content with the scavenged pastries and chilly underpasses he shared with the other Rodents. His life was far from the Ivory of the elite, but his vagrant lifestyle was unburdened from the demands of the rest of Zarhustra. That was, until an hourglass was etched onto his wrist. Sol had become the fated Wielder of Time. Fitting into propaganda and age old prophecies alike, Sol hatches an ingenious plan to escape his responsibilities and his impending doom alike. "All I have to do is enter the Reflection and never leave...right?"