Penguin Random House Competition

Clara thought her school excursion was just another adventure in the woods. But one wrong turn plunged her into a nightmare she never saw coming. Lost and desperate, she found shelter in an abandoned house—only to discover she wasn’t alone. There’s a child locked inside. A ghostly presence tied to the house and its dark secrets. As Clara unravels the mystery, she learns that her family is deeply entwined with the forest’s haunting legacy—a legacy marked by betrayal, curses, and guardianship passed through bloodlines. What happened generations ago to unleash the forest’s wrath? Why is Clara the one the curse has chosen now? And what horrors await her in the heart of the forest, where the curse must be confronted? Dare to enter the shadows of the forest? Discover the truth in this gripping tale of suspense, mystery, and courage.

It's about a Random Guy trying to propose his girlfriend, but things don't go as planned because the end of the world is near.

Standalone horror stories, approximately 500 to 1000 words per chapter, with each story fully independent of the others. If a character's name appears in multiple stories, it should not imply a connection between them unless explicitly noted otherwise.

For one year people from the ages sixteen to twenty- two have been going missing in the town of Huntington. No one knows what happened to them, though, some suspect they've run away, others think there are bigger things at play. All things are peaceful for main character Valeria, until she's one of those missing people. Kidnapped and trapped in a mansion where nowhere is safe and no one can be trusted. Where her life is a game in the hands of a mysterious group of killers. Will Valeria make it out alive or will she just become another victim of this house of horrors?

An ordinary man who want to enter the world of writing novels, trying to take part in a novel writing competition, but suddenly his soul got transmigrated into the world of novel writing contest themes.

Sunny has been discovered by the half brother she never knew she had, which leads to a whirlwind of trouble for her. The intimidating man is not only Head of the Illusen Family, but a Revenant Commander - soon to be one of her superiors upon her graduation. But as they adjust to each other, their growing closeness gives rise to feelings neither should be harbouring for the other.

Short stories of my own imagination and desire. I have no consistency for each story and it wholly depends on the character.

Once known as Numelion, a land of harmony crafted by the god Numen, the world was forever changed by a divine cataclysm. Now called Numerath, its magic is fractured, its history tangled in shadows, and its future uncertain. Yet beneath the surface of everyday life, echoes of an ancient past linger, and unseen forces continue to shape the fate of the land. In a village untouched by war and seemingly far from danger, a young dreamer named Sevas begins to wonder if the world holds something greater for him. As he searches for his place in the shifting tides of Numerath, the lines between heroism and hubris, order and chaos, begin to blur. This is a story of good and evil, right and wrong, gods and demons, heroes and pretenders, love and loss. As the veils of truth are lifted, the choices of a few will shape the destiny of many.

En el misterioso "Happy House", nada es como parece. Anyelen, una joven de 12-14 años, se encuentra en un mundo donde la felicidad es una ilusión y la oscuridad acecha en cada esquina. Después de un trágico accidente, Anyelen descubre que su propósito es ayudar a los demás, pero pronto se da cuenta de que cada persona que conoce tiene un secreto oscuro. Mientras se adentra en el mundo de "Happy House", Anyelen se enfrenta a personajes complejos y problemáticos, como Cherry, Meyli, Tord, Miguel, Míster Happy, Eskip y Galery, cada uno con sus propios demonios. A medida que se profundiza en sus historias, Anyelen comienza a cuestionar su propia realidad y la verdadera naturaleza de "Happy House". ¿Qué secreto esconde "Happy House"? ¿Qué precio debe pagar Anyelen por ayudar a los demás? (soy nueva en esto y espero les guste ;-;)

In the heart of a small, struggling town, a woman battles her way out of addiction and the chaos of her past to create a life defined by love, resilience, and second chances. Guided by the ideals she crafted from fragments of hope and a fierce determination to build a family, she transforms herself into the anchor her children need.

When Adam, a cunning strategist from the modern world, finds himself transported to a mystical cultivation realm, he discovers a mysterious auction house system that grants him unmatched power. The system thrives on wealth and the deeds of others, rewarding Adam for masterminding grand schemes that manipulate people toward good or evil. Within the sanctuary of his auction house, Adam is invincible, weaving plots that topple empires, raise heroes, and empower villains—all to grow stronger. As minor foes and global adversaries rise to challenge his growing influence, Adam’s sharp mind and ruthless determination make him an unstoppable force in a world of martial arts, mysticism, and treachery. Will he reign supreme or see his ambitions undone by forces beyond even his control?

"If the world will not bow to me, then all that it can do is to burn for me!" In this world devoured by war and turmoil, witness the rise of Jonathan, a son of a lowly Baronet in the Empire of Ostadonia, into the conqueror who would unite not only his country but the entirety of Promethea. Like a wolf that pursues his prey, none will escape him and in due time, he will learn that becoming a conqueror is a destiny reserved for him and only him.

The smelly hearse stopped at the door, the sound of marbles crashing from the ceiling, someone pacing back and forth in the corridor, and the next room seemed to be cutting something. The door lock in the bedroom vibrated slightly, and the faucet in the bathroom was tightened, but it was still ticking. There seemed to be a ball rolling under the bed. The footprints stained with water are constantly emerging on the floor and are slowly approaching. At three o'clock in the morning, Chen Ge hid beside the radiator with a kitchen knife, and the phone in his hand had just been dialed. "Landlord!"! This is the night you said.A little lively?! "

Some random stories I come up with to keep my boredom away. Contains original novels and fanfics as well. They may become a novel I'll write if I like them enough or if there is a sudden rush of inspiration that takes over me. If you like one of them comment on it and I may consider writing more about it one day, I am highly sleep deprived so I guess I will someday if i do not commit suicide first.

Looking back, maybe it wasn't all that bad. Sometimes, I wonder if life would have been better for us all if Eliza and I had never discovered the truth. Maybe that's selfish. But we might have been happier-or at least, that's what I'd like to believe. Magic is a mystery, and not much is known about it even today. it flows through the world, choosing its own vessels. I wish that was all I had to tell you, but my story is darker and filled with mystery and loss. My name is Maddox, and I should have never left the orphanage."

The house of secrets

In the far away land of Vulcan, a grey house sits in the foggy forest where lives the boy. Archie is a lonely boy who lives in the grey house. Broken into many pieces now he attempts to piece himself together by battling creatures of despair. Follow him and his companion as they go on to fight through the despair that traps them to create a happy life for themselves. Now, let's set his story about how they will go on to achieve this dream.

this a story i made chatgpt make for fun

What remains when gods die? Memory or Madness? Some things take aeons to come together. Some curses cannot be broken. Some people cannot avoid their fate. In a world where magic is a gift many fear and few possess, no one remembers why they used to fear the night. Myra Tamon is a detective in the Borderline Division, specializing in cases that cannot be explained through rational means. Her disdain for magic is tested when a decade-old case brings her face-to-face with the most powerful of all the gifted. What starts as a mystery, becomes a ruthless fight for survival because secrets do not live forever and monsters do exist.

Some mtl chapters of some novel that I curently read. Chapters are random. Don't read cuz you won't understand. Contains many novel and random chapters

In a vast valley of a European country, who will be able to decipher all the mysteries? Who can find answers in the deepest shadows? Alain Griffin awakens in this world to try to decipher the mysteries and to understand the reason for his mysterious awakening in this world.

At Western Star University, Soren Mitaka, a gifted but unmotivated psychology student, conceals his intelligence to avoid attention. Despite excelling on the entrance exam, he lacks a sense of purpose. This changes when he encounters Raine Fukuyo, a mysterious girl with exceptional abilities facing a similar struggle in finding direction. Their shared intellect and unspoken competition foster a connection that leads to a transformative journey. Through their pursuit of self-discovery, Soren and Raine uncover meaning, companionship, and a renewed sense of hope.

The Crown of Star. A mighty artifact that symbolizes the Divine Federations might across the galaxies. Gone. Missing. The Colony Planets region is on the brink of disaster after the uprising in the Federation. Meanwhile on a distant planet, millions of light years away from the Federation, a young woman awakens a power meant only for the chosen. Now begins her journey of self-discovery and growth as she learns the truth behind her otherworldly power and how it connects to the mystery of the Universe. _________________________________________________________________________ So I have decided to rewrite the series from the beginning in order to correct some mistakes and straighten the story as much as possible. Some changes might occur but overall most of the plot will be the same. It's just me removing and adding some stuff to the story in order to make it better.