Belle Little Town

Every seven years, at the stroke of midnight, one of Lorynth’s ancient bells tolls. By dawn, someone is missing. No struggle, no trace—just an empty space where they once stood. Elya Mornshade, a relic hunter with a knack for uncovering forgotten truths, arrives in Lorynth on the eve of the next tolling. The city is a labyrinth of shadowed alleys, whispering doorways, and wary souls who refuse to speak of the disappearances. When she meets a man who claims to have been taken and returned—changed in ways he refuses to describe—Elya becomes obsessed with unraveling the mystery. But the bells are not just instruments of time. They are something more—something ancient, watching, waiting. As the night of the tolling approaches, the air thickens with an unseen presence, and the city itself seems to shift beneath her feet. When the seventh bell finally rings, Elya will have to make a choice: turn back, or follow the sound into the unknown… But not everything that vanishes is lost. And not everything that returns is human.

In the vibrant world of high school, a group of friends navigates the turbulent path of adolescence — facing struggles with friendship, love, bonding, and the pressure to succeed. Together, they experience moments of joy and heartbreak, building connections that are tested by misunderstandings, rivalries, and personal challenges. As they chase their dreams, they learn the true meaning of loyalty, resilience, and self-belief. With a blend of strong characters and heartfelt emotions, this teen love story explores the highs and lows of growing up — reminding us that true friendship can overcome even the toughest obstacles. A touching tale of love, ambition, and unbreakable bonds, this novel captures the essence of teenage life — where every choice shapes the journey to adulthood.

Based on the first chapter: The story follows Morana Graves, a college student who's considered an outcast due to rumors and exaggerated stories about her past. She's a talented artist who finds solace in her sketchbook and the Ravenwood Café. However, her peaceful existence is disrupted when Astria Beaumont, the college's "golden girl," sits down at her table. As they interact, Morana's defenses are slowly broken down, and she begins to experience unexpected feelings for Astria. Meanwhile, Aurelle, Astria's friend and potential love interest, seems to dislike Morana and spreads rumors about her. The story appears to be a slow-burn romance with themes of self-discovery, societal pressure, and personal fear.

Grace Monroe is the top student, teacher’s pet, and the girl no one dares mess with, except Jax Reed, the arrogant delinquent who lives to piss her off. Their rivalry is legendary, but when Jax catches Grace sneaking out of a professor’s office with something she shouldn’t have, he makes a deal: she’ll be his plaything, or he exposes her secret. But as their twisted arrangement deepens, lines blur between hate, lust, and something dangerously close to obsession. This story will also be published on royalroad.com

In a tale of transformation and resilience, Alastair, an average high school student, finds his life forever changed when his grandparents move in after his father's death. Thrust into unexpected responsibilities, he grapples with the weight of kingship and the courage to lead. A tragic fire claims his life, but fate offers him a second chance as he is reincarnated as a girl in the vibrant Naruto universe, assuming the role of Kiba Inuzuka’s younger sister. Embracing her new identity, she embarks on an adventurous path to become a formidable ninja, aiming to forge her own legacy amidst a backdrop of challenges. As she evolves, an encounter with a spirit leads to her rebirth as a man in a war-torn kingdom ruled by a despotic leader. Alastair is driven by a deep desire not only to face the tyrant but to restore harmony and justice to a fractured world, turning his struggle against oppression into a profound mission to reclaim lost peace and unite the realm under a hopeful vision.

Have you ever heard opposites attract... Cold as ice, and crazy as a hatter, Alex becomes obsessed with Lilith, a flower that is too delicate to withstand the darkness that exists in Alex, but even though they are impossible to separate, she is so angelic and sweet, but who would say that that angel would end up falling? in her clutches and that she would enjoy it

This world is full of Bastards, and I am one of them. I accidentally drank poison and probably died. But then, I opened my eyes again, inside the body of a child who had died due to the wrong medication by the mistake of hospital, I couldn't care less about. But right now, I am poor—poor like you. I don’t even have enough money to feed poison to others. I don’t know what the hell is going to happen with this life, but I know one thing—I am going to be rich. And I will, no matter what. But before that, these mother f**k**. This story follows the protagonist, Samar, who died due to his own bizarre antics and opened his eyes again in the body of a child. Taking advantage of the child’s cuteness, he manipulates people to get his work done. The protagonist is essentially a demon in the body of a little angel, and he is hell-bent on fulfilling his vengeance. What all chaos he will create in his life is something you’re about to witness in this story.

And she spoke, “So many of you are so ignorant. And so dirty. And evil. I will be upon your lives while you use my words. My sounds. My actions. You really are nothing. Less than anything. Babylon. You stole from me. Cut me. Bled me. Mock me. I’ve had enough. It’s time for the truth in the world to know whose word it is.”

Town of Evil In this novel, I will be bringing forward a few urban legends and abandoned places from around the in form of a short, one chapter long story. This novel is named Town of Evil, India, because I'll only be focusing on Indian urban legends and haunted places in this book. This book will only have short stories, that will most likely end in one slightly long chapter or two small chapters. Make sure to read it and follow me for urban legends of other countries as well. If you like my novel, do comment about it. DISCLAIMER : FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. THE FOLLOWING NOVEL IS WRITTEN BASED ON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. THE CHARACTERS IN THESE SHORT STORIES BEAR NO RELATION TO ANY PERSON LIVING OR DEAD. ANY RESEMBLANCE TO REAL PERSON/PEOPLE, LIVING OR DEAD, IS PURELY COINCIDENTAL. WARNING : THIS NOVEL MAY CONTAIN PARANORMAL OR FRIGHTENING MATERIAL THAT MIGHT NOT BE SUITABLE FOR SENSITIVE READERS OR THOSE WITH HEART ISSUES. THE STORY AND SCENARIOS IN THIS NOVEL ARE A WORK OF PURE FICTION. IF YOU ARE READING THIS NOVEL, YOU ARE DOING SO AT YOUR OWN RISK AND WILL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, HOLD THE AUTHOR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT MAY HAPPEN Enjoy.

Title: Abyssal Chimes Genre: Cosmic Folk Horror / Time-Bending Thriller *Synopsis:* In the fog-shrouded valley of Corpse Falls Town, where pagoda trees bleed and construction sites exhale the breath of the dead, antiques dealer Lin Moyu becomes entangled in a temporal curse older than the Ming Dynasty. When a smuggled Bronze Bell covered in corpse wax appears in his shop, its cursed chimes fracture reality, revealing three overlapping timelines: a 15th-century massacre of shaman priests, a modern archaeological expedition’s disappearance, and Lin’s own complicity in a catastrophic urban development project three years prior. As the Bell’s vibrations summon corpse soldiers from limestone caves and warp digital devices into occult artifacts, Lin discovers every victim’s skull sprouts bronze roots connecting to an underground Bone Pagoda. The town’s "residents" are revealed as echoic phantoms—their deaths endlessly reenacted through cursed objects: QR codes that rewrite memories, livestreams broadcast from decaying eyeballs, and concrete mixed with ground funerary coins. Key horrors unfold through fractal revelations: - The Bell’s Sanskrit inscriptions are quantum codes predicting Lin’s own autopsy report - Construction blueprints from 2021 contain hidden blood sacrifice diagrams - Missing archaeologists are found fused with Ming dynasty burial silks, their smartphones playing war drums from 1423 The cosmic truth emerges through temporal bleeding: Corpse Falls Town exists in a "wound" between timelines, sustained by an ouroboros of guilt. Every character is simultaneously victim and perpetrator across centuries—Lin’s father designed the dam that awakened ancient curses, while Lin himself becomes the Ming general who first ordered mass executions to silence the shamans. *Themes:* - Guilt as a self-replicating cosmic force - Technology as modern necromancy (5G towers as spirit poles, cloud storage as soul jars) - Archaeological colonialism’s cyclical violence *Closing Paradox:* In the fractal finale, Lin must let the Bell annihilate all timelines—including his own birth—to break the curse. Yet the final page reveals this manuscript itself is a cursed object, its words rearranging to implicate whoever reads it in the next cycle of atrocities. *Comp Titles:* - *Annihilation* meets *The Ring* in Guillermo del Toro’s *Pan’s Labyrinth* - *Dark (Netflix)* collides with Junji Ito’s *Uzumaki* - *The Southern Reach Trilogy* rewritten as Ming dynasty occult procedural Hook: Every technological artifact you use—from subway QR codes to wireless earbuds—becomes a gateway to ancestral horror in this narrative ouroboros where reading the book implicates you in its curse.

Faerie has always been an outsider, growing up under the weight of her father’s imprisonment for a crime he didn’t commit. Raised by her single mother, she learned early on that trust is a luxury she couldn’t afford. For years, she sought solace in books, burying herself in her studies to escape the whispers of her father’s alleged crime. But beneath her quiet demeanor lies a steely determination for revenge—she won’t rest until she clears her father's name and brings down those who wronged her family. When a scholarship opportunity to Hera Academy arrives, the world’s most prestigious high school for the elite, crosses her path, Faerie seizes it. It's a chance to infiltrate the very society that turned its back on her family, and maybe, find the truth she’s been searching for. At Hera, status is everything, with students divided by tie colors—blue for scholarship students like Faerie, red for the wealthy, and silver for the ultra-rich. But Faerie’s focus is on one person: Felix Riether, the influential heir to a business empire and the son of her enemy. She knows that getting close to him could be the key to her plans. Yet, as they clash and sparks fly, Felix becomes more than just a target. He’s charming, powerful, and maddeningly intriguing—everything she should avoid. But the allure of forbidden romance is hard to resist, especially when the lines between revenge and desire start to blur. With secrets lurking in the shadows and the stakes higher than ever, Faerie must navigate a treacherous path at Hera Academy, where danger and passion collide. Will she stay true to her mission, or will Felix prove to be the distraction that unravels everything she’s worked for?

Helena Stone, driven by a troubled past and a brother in need, joins the Capitol City's Patrol Guard. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when General Victor Halloway offers her a secret deal: submit to his desires for a guaranteed spot. Their first encounter is intense and passionate, leaving Hel…

The Springey Town is a gripping tale of mystery, magic, and self-discovery, where every twist leads deeper into the unknown and every revelation changes the game. Perfect for fans of atmospheric fantasy and character-driven stories, this novel will pull you into a world where destiny isn't chosen-it's found. When Amber meets Claire then stumbles upon a mysterious attractive man named Van and the unexpected charming guy called Kyle, who seems more myth than mortal, her quiet life takes an extraordinary turn.

Shian was just a child with no parents. He was just harvesting his crops at his backyard farm, when suddenly, a person teleported inside his house. And when the person suddenly disappeared, another one teleported. "What could this mean?" Shian said, intrigued by the teleported people.

Noah watched as Rayna asked for his help to save her father, a slight smirk grew on his lips as he watched the sacrificial lamb plead for her father’s life. He would have taken her anyway since her father has used her as a collateral replacement for her sister. The one he truly wanted. So what does the devil do? He plays along. And makes Rayna pay for her sister's sins. 23 year old Rayna with an aura of innocence and naivety decides to save her father from ruins and seeks help from the one who shouldn't be named, a devil in the legal business, but the best lover you could dream of. Charmed by her innocent seduction, Noah enjoys corrupting Rayna but it's a different thing when she starts falling for him. But when his past resurfaces with a child that is supposedly his. Rayna disappears on Noah's command. Three years and a coffee from Starbucks later, the two collide at the airport and Noah realizes just how much he wants Rayna. To what extent will he go to make her his again?

A cruise ship sank. Chu Yang and a group of campus belles were stranded on a deserted island. In order to survive, Chu Yang led the campus belles to hunt, pick wild fruits, build shelters and fight against wild beasts... What will become of the ordinary young man Chu Yang and the campus belles?

Two childhood friends who met through dance, competed, and formed a crew together were inseparable until recently. Years of bonding are now being quickly stretched to their limits. Will these friends find their drifting ship, or will they choose an alternate journey altogether?

Disclaimer: The cover is from AOI OGATA on Pinterest. The flames, I could feel was dying out, so I opened my eyes to see her little hands grasping tightly onto my fist. The last bit of the flames lingered over her hand before dying out as well, then her hands were cold again. My eyes followed her arms to her face. She knelt on the bed with my stretched legs between hers. She still wore the same clothes she had on when she appeared in my hospital room.  Her large, dark eyes were on me, but I couldn't tell what emotion or expression they held. She sat then and pulled my fist to her face. "You didn't respond when I called you earlier. What's going on?" I asked her calmly, but inwardly doubted she'd answer me. She inhaled deeply with my fist still to her nose like she wanted to absorb its fragrance if it had any. She just kept her eyes focused on my hand. "You were about to do it again. The backlash could've been bad. ," she pointed out flatly. Even though she didn't sound too pleased, her wonderful voice was still pleasing to the ear. "You told me we'd do it, not you." "I have to get stronger, Lily." She now looked at me. "But what about the pain? We agreed that I would help you."

A bit of a rant about my character, I didn’t know what to do but probably just go w/ the flow or whatever. It’s about a life of a girl who wasn’t supposed to be born but thanks to God’s mercy, she did :p Anyways enjoy!

this is a fast-paced story and this is my first one please put honest comments

A Collection of Short Stories around the town of Erie

The Little Pothole is a fantasy story about Morgan Carter, a mysterious boy who was found as a baby near a pothole and later discovers he has supernatural abilities. After surviving a brutal attack that should have killed him, Morgan wakes up with a strange rainbow mark on his chest and an unexplained surge of knowledge. He finds a magical diary near the same pothole where he was abandoned, which begins to reveal hidden truths about his past and future. As Morgan uncovers more secrets, his school starts manifesting echoes of past events, and his diary mysteriously disappears and reappears. The more he learns, the more he realizes he is connected to something far greater—a forgotten world of magic. By the end, Morgan embraces his true identity, transforming into a powerful witch, ready to face the unknown forces that have been guiding his fate all along.

What do you do when your family sells you to a ruthless and powerful Alpha?

once upon a time Rose, the little princess who run from her planet after the planet got destroyed and now she know as Hunter,a girl that really like to go adventure in the Jungle.she also has two friends and together they are the strongest people in her village

'What is this?' Theodore thought as he opened his little eyes to what he assumes to be one of his parents who is dropping him off on the doorstep of a church at what seemed to be in the middle of nowhere, ---a few hours ago ago--- Theodore was like any other normal person: had a family, had dreams, filled with ambitiouns, liked games, sometimes goes outside, has preferences, filled with desire, and of course went through a difficult time in his life, he was just as normal as the average person is. but one thing he is different from others is that he likes roasting people online especially the rich, he loves making fake accounts just to meme people, judge thier preferences and give rating for their every day (unnecessary) objects, he even makes money from it by making videos about how stupid some rich people are. But that led him to his death when he was kidnapped by a rich woman, who he had made fun of... '???' He didn't know what happened after that... --- [Somewhere in a different time]--- 'Where am I?' he asked as he tries to move his head and eyes uncoordinated, there were noticeable things to hint where he was currently at; the church was styled like it was described from a dark fantasy book, the sky was clear with a few clouds roaming in the sky as the light of dawn hits them, and his parent who looked like a literal angel, '....they seemed to be speaking..." "....to think my offspring looked... Normal, even though you're mother is a human and I, Michael... am an angel... So shouldn't you be a €i@n¥?" The angel asked the infant, only to be replied with cooing, "Oh... Who am I kidding? You're just an infant, how can you even understand..... goodbye Little David" the angel said as he spans his wings wide, knocked on the church's door before he flew from the ground and vanished between the rays of dawn ——17——Years——Later—— 'Hmm', looking back at the moment, David sighed in his stupidity for realizing something that he should've considered, "Well I was very afraid and shaken from being reincarnated, so I really can't truly blame myself for not realizing.... Right?" He asked, seemingly into the air [No, from what I can see, the fault was totally on you] the voice of the male siri that suddenly replied to him "Well fuck you, this wasn't supposed to be my problem, I'm just a defect Nephilim, not someone who asked to be a hero!" [Correction, currently you're a captive of Achilles] "That's not what I meant! You retard of a Sy--" [Playing; Don't Stop Believing by Journey] ================= This work is inspired by the stories of; the origins of the Book of Giants (and pages from the Bible that references to the Book of Giants), The story of David and Goliath, the themes, setting, scenes, land, and stories from various legends, tales, myths, 'n methods in both western and middle eastern. "..." => Talking '...' => thinking (...) => Details/explanation [...] => moves/important terms/specific places #...# => links/inspirations/references for the chapter ..====.. => end of a scene/transition to another scene ================= A [Short] novel, Meaning this is a work that I did not put my all in, But it is something that I gave my thoughts to: the chapters, characters, the plot and the finale. each chapter has atleast (1.2k)-(1.7k) words but I might be able to make chapters with nearly (2k) words, I've learned that in my previous works, the chapters are short af [–=Notes=–] >This Test Novel shall only have 20 chapters, >Have limited descriptions given >English is my third language and I learned English through poetry at first, so please anyone, help point out some writing errors of mine that I didn't do right >I lack perseverance so I might only upload mostly once a week, sometimes twice a week, or worse scenario once a (few) month(s)