Sleepy Hollow

After a failed mission results in the death of his entire unit and he is granted the Hollow Core System, low-ranking C-Class Chosen, Kael Solis, becomes the suspect of his own murder and embarks on a quest to uncover a conspiracy involving the government and the origins of the Hollow infection, creatures born from the poisonous Hollow Sun.

Do you believe in magic? The answer of most will be no. But what if magic DID exsist? To some, it might just be your typical average story. But this has an element of unpredictability mixed in between. Diane Lewis was a normal teenage girl from an aristocratic family. But since she met HIM, her view of the world turned upside down. "How is that even possible?" She asked, mouth agape. He smiled at her, showing a perfect set of snow-white teeth. "With magic, anything is possible." Horn your skills and train your ability. "I will protect you." She said, with a determined gaze. "You can Barely even protect yourself. You are not strong enough." He retorted. "Then, just wait for Me to get stronger." She said, with a smile. "You have no right to be here. We cut ties remember?" He said, glaring at her fiercely. "I am not here for you. I am here for the family. I still have people I treasure here. So let me through or else..." She completed her statement by majestically drawing out her sword. So many secrets lay hidden. Injustice in the form of justice. Lies, fabricated to become truth. Deception roams around, unleashed. And a Naive girl, who had never seen the shadow that lurked around in the abyss. Will she Survive? Will she fail? It is up to you to find out.

I'm Dead This isn't the life I ever wished for. I wanted a life of peace—one where there wouldn't be bloodshed. A life where I wouldn't be called a weakling. I don't even know what life truly is anymore—because I don't think I was ever really living. I was trapped in a cruel reality—a world where the weak couldn't protect themselves. I died, but I reincarnated. Now, I'm rising in this new world of hollows—a world of war. A world where the weak struggle endlessly but gain nothing, While the rich control everything. I would have preferred to stay dead— I don't understand why I was given a second chance. No one would want this kind of life. I'm Rey Reed. --- [Notification] [Player Reincarnation: Completed] [System Online] ---

the Red Door, a metaphorical door that represents the subconscious mind, specifically the deepest, darkest fears and desires of an individual. It also the gateway to the Red Room," a physical space where individuals are trapped and forced to confront their darkest fears. When someone is under the influence of the "Red Door" spell, they're forced to confront their deepest fears and anxieties, which can lead to a breakdown of their mental state or their awakening of their lucid. Those who loose their minds are turned into fractured hollows or a source of any escalated trauma. Then those who survive the door, becomes dream walkers, lucid humans with powers related to dreams.

When creatures thought to be mythical suddenly begin an assault on Earth, the world's nations band together to devise a plan to counter them. Some share information on building powerful weapons, while others provide manpower. Unfortunately, humanity does not stand a chance against an enemy that has been hiding since ancient times. Driven into a corner, humans retreated into Undercity, the last stronghold of the human race. Due to its location in a large underground cavern, Undercity has managed to avoid destruction. Here, civilians can live fairly normal lives, and some have forgotten about the war. A group of scholars devised a method to mimic the abilities of mythical creatures, but learning to use them effectively and safely proved difficult, so they locked away all their research. Theo has only his mother left and is terrified of losing her. Desperate to protect her, he dedicates all his free time to researching the scholars who founded Undercity, hoping to unearth the secrets they left behind. One day, he finds an old rusty dagger hidden in the hollowed-out hollowed-out pages of an encyclopedia printed before the start of the war. This dagger held many secrets, and Theo lost his head while decyphering them. "It's time to go for a midnight walk." "Reap a soul within 4 hours." "Where's your head?"

Ten years ago, the world was captivated by a groundbreaking VR MMORPG, a fully immersive experience that allowed players to step into the shoes of legendary heroes in a realm of magic and wonder. For a decade, they built their lives, forged their identities, and left their marks on what they thought was just a game. But when the servers shut down, the truth shattered everything. The game world wasn’t just a virtual reality, it was a fabricated timeline, a fragile imitation of the true Magic world . And now, the countdown has begun. The players, ripped from their lives on Earth and the simulation, find themselves in the Magic World, ten years younger but burdened with all the memories of the game and their old lives. Their in-game personas, once vibrant and driven by purpose, are now hollow shells, unable to act on their own. Even worse, Earth’s timeline fragile and unprotected has been paused, and its collapse is inevitable. To prevent disaster, the 10 Originals, the most renowned players of the game, must rise once more. But this time, there are no systems to guide them, no respawns, and no safety nets. The high realm is real, its dangers far deadlier than any raid boss. And as the countdown ticks away, inconsistencies between the worlds begin to unravel reality itself. Thrown into a world they don’t fully understand, hunted by their own past mistakes, and racing against time to stop the collapse of Earth’s timeline, the Originals must uncover the secrets of the game’s creation and find a way to stabilize the Magic World. The clock is ticking, and the fate of three worlds rests on their shoulders. Will the Originals be able to fix the chaos they caused, or will everything they fought for crumble into nothingness?

In the shadow-cloaked village of Thorn Hollow, where the woods hum with secrets and children vanish into the dark, seventeen-year-old Elara Veyne is cursed twice over: by the villagers who blame her for every withered crop and empty cradle, and by the Thorn Pendant she wears—a relic of her mother’s disappearance, now pulsing with a corrupting heat. When the forest’s whispers sharpen into a song only she can hear, Elara defies the mob’s fury to follow it, dragging along Kael, the blacksmith’s sardonic son, whose loyalty is as much a mystery as the Veil itself. What they find is no mere nightmare. A forgotten temple, slick with ancient blood, reveals a truth that claws at Elara’s veins: her mother was no victim, but a traitor. The Veil, a living barrier between worlds, is fraying, and the Veyne women have always been its keepers—each generation bound by thorn and sacrifice to weave its thread. Now, the same rot that devoured Elara’s mother spreads through her, blackening her blood, as Shadowfangs stalk the woods and the stolen children scream from beyond the Veil. To mend it, Elara must become the anchor her ancestors feared, her soul stitched into the thorns. But the Veil is no lifeless wall. It hungers. It remembers. And it whispers promises: of power, of vengeance, of a truth that could unravel Kael’s faith and turn Elara’s sacrifice into a weapon for the twisted gods who crave the Veil’s fall. The deeper they dig, the clearer the choice—bleed for a world that hates her, or let it burn. But some secrets are sharp enough to cut both ways.

Living a normal life is boring, but I was happy with what I had. Even when I spent most of my life in regret and misery, I lived because I had someone that I loved dearly. And that said someone took my life... But fate had different plans for me... As if death wasn't enough for me. As if the gods were mocking me. I got reincarnated into a hardcore romance game that I used to play. That too when the prequel game that I played the most ended twenty-five years ago. A game where death is everyone's mistress. A game that people either liked or hated too much. Now reincarnated into the body of the Villainess's son. I became someone that I hated the most... "Hahaha..." I laughed at my own misery. As if that too wasn't enough, I also became the slave of someone else's desires. Now, one might say a mother is a mother even if the world sees her as a Villainess. But what if your mother is the very incarnation of evil? That your mother is the hurdle that you have to overcome? What if your mother is the very reason you might die? Gentleness and love are the last things one could expect from her. "Hahaha..." Again, a hollow laugh escaped my lips as the realization dawned on me. That I have been... Reincarnated As The Villainess's Son... =============================== [Discord link:- https://discord.gg/5Vgw4JCrBW]

"What would you do if the universe suddenly offered you unimaginable power?" Shion, a young man burdened by the insignificance of his existence, dreams of strength and meaning in a vast, uncaring world. One fateful evening, a mysterious blue box appears before him, offering him the ultimate gift: the power to multiply anything infinitely—even his own abilities. From that moment, Shion’s life changes forever. With his newfound strength, he embarks on a journey through countless worlds, each more dangerous and mysterious than the last. Along the way, he encounters allies in need, terrifying enemies, and challenges that test not only his power but also his humanity. But immense power comes with a heavy price. As years pass, Shion finds himself losing touch with his emotions, becoming a hollow shell of his former self. And while his abilities make him a target for those who seek to control or destroy him, the question remains: Can Shion rediscover what it means to be truly alive, or will he become a mere vessel of power, consumed by the very gift that once defined him? Dive into this epic tale of strength, sacrifice, and the unyielding spirit of a man who dares to defy the limits of existence

In a world where magic defines worth, Prince Kaelen Verath is a royal disgrace—a “good-for-nothing” heir who drowns his shame in wine and brothels. But when traitors slaughter his family and reduce his kingdom to ashes, Kaelen’s desperate pact with the Voidwell, an ancient power that consumes souls, grants him unimaginable strength… and hollows him into a monster. Death offers no escape. Regressed 20 years into the past, Kaelen awakens with a System—a cryptic guide to mastering the Voidwell’s darkness. Now, armed with foreknowledge and forbidden magic, he vows to rewrite Caldris’ fate. But every soul he devours erases his humanity, and every step toward vengeance risks becoming the tyrant he despises. As Kaelen claws his way from drunken prince to feared warlord, he must outwit scheming empires, befriend enemies, and confront the empire’s immortal emperor—who knows exactly what lurks in the Void. The price of salvation? His soul. The Ash Prince will burn kingdoms to rubble… and rise from their ashes.

In the depths of New York’s slums, Noah clawed his way up from nothing. Once a starving beggar, he built an empire in the shadows—The Beggar Sect, a network of unseen spies and forgotten souls. The city’s crime lords feared him, the rich whispered his name, and even the police turned a blind eye. But then the world ended. A virus, ancient and unnatural, tore through the streets, turning the living into mindless horrors. Civilization collapsed, but Noah remained, watching, waiting. In this new age of the damned, secrets are more valuable than bullets, and the line between man and monster is vanishing. Noah will not just survive. He will rule.

Luthen Awoke as a Shard, the strongest Seven, later than normal. Will he catch up to the others, avenge his former best friend and overcome all?!

In the decaying heart of the Aureline Dominion, Karl Redhouse is no longer a forgotten background figure—he is the reluctant hero cursed with Return by Death. Each time death claims him, he is reborn at a predetermined “save point,” trapped in an endless cycle of loss and renewal. For centuries, this cruel fate has forced him to witness countless lives, battles, and betrayals, each rebirth etching deeper scars on his soul. But as the ruins of his crumbling world echo with the secrets of the past, Karl begins to suspect that his curse might also hold the key to his liberation. Driven by a desperate need to break the cycle, Karl embarks on a perilous journey through the forgotten districts of the Dominion. Guided by an ancient tome and the cryptic prophecy of an event known as the Eclipse of the Eternal, he delves into ruined temples and secret sanctuaries where the ancient magics of Curse and Spirit intermingle. With each step, he confronts the duality of his nature—balancing the destructive power of his Curse magic with the transcendent force of Spirit magic—in hopes of unearthing a way to rewrite his destiny. Parallel to Karl’s grim odyssey in the physical realm unfolds the vibrant digital saga of Wraithbound Chronicles. In this immersive virtual world, legendary heroes like Darian Blackwood and Lucien Ashford enact their mythic destinies, celebrated by multitudes and woven into the fabric of popular lore. While their dazzling exploits captivate the realm’s imagination, Karl’s personal struggle remains shrouded in solitude and suffering—a dark counterpoint to the heroic narratives of the game. Haunted by the echoes of countless past lives and driven by a spark of rebellious hope, Karl sets out to confront the hidden forces that control fate itself. Amid conspiracies orchestrated by secret organizations like the Inverted Sky and the looming threat of an encroaching Mirror Dimension, he must unravel the ancient mysteries of the Dominion. Only by embracing both the light and darkness within him can he hope to shatter the bonds of his cursed immortality and claim a future of his own making. In a world where death is a beginning and every resurrection is a chance to change the course of destiny, Karl Redhouse’s journey is a desperate, solitary battle against time itself—a quest to reclaim life from the clutches of eternal recurrence and to forge a destiny free from the shackles of the past.

“My only regret was.. living like a puppet for my sister!” Olivia Witherland had no one but her sister in this world. So when her sister Oriana married the duke of Aykroyd and became the duchess, she had no choice but to follow her there. Despite knowing that her sister had killed the previous duchess and going to harm the child left behind, she kept her eyes closed. But when the child grew up as Demon,he killed everyone including her and the innocent kids, Oriana gave birth to. Olivia regretted that her silence had harmed not only Damon but her innocent nephew and niece. Everyone was killed, but the killer lived a hollow life too. But fate gave her a second chance. Would she be able to save everyone or would destiny play a cruel game again?

What if one day you find yourself facing two people who introduced themselves as gods? And what if they told you that you have died and that they wanted to reborn you in a new world? But, that world turned out to be the world in a novel you used to read. However, that novel had a shit ending in which all of the main characters died in the end. It caused a rift of anger from the readers. Enough for them to vent their anger on social media and send death threats letters to the author. Since the novel's ending wasn't well accepted by the readers, the goddes asked you to create a better ending. "I see. I'll do it."

RPG STYLE NOVEL, MC DOING QUEST, KILLING MONSTERS, LEVELING UP, GAINING SKILL, AND etc... SYSTEM Deity, a newly invented modern gadget that helps humans to breakthrough their limiters. Our protagonist Yman Talisman was a young man, 17 years old, and an orphan. After he found out that he had a Hollow Cell symptom, he rejoiced. Now there was a way for him to cure his ill sister. But on the day of evaluation exams, because of an incident, he was late and only managed to get the weakest magic skill among the rest. How can someone like him fight monster monsters when his magic was the weakest and no use for fighting? No group wanted to let him joined them. In order to cure his sister, he had no choice but to fight monsters alone. When he finds out about a certain item that able to heal any kind of illness, he didn't think twice and embark into a journey. Leaving his ill sister to a trusted friend, he left the city and delves into adventures to search for it. THIS NOVEL IS A HIDDEN GEM!!! YOU WILL KNOW WHEN YOU REACH CHAPTER 100. MC HAD ALMOST UNLIMITED CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT! (One of the best stories you can find in this platform!) ---Cover not mine--- Message me at discord if you have questions and suggestions: CloudSky#4375

Ethan Vale was nothing special. A university dropout, a shut-in obsessed with brutal, punishing RPGs, and a man who knew strategy better than he knew real life. But when his screen flickered with an ominous error message and the world around him shattered, he awoke in a land that should not exist—The Hollow Domain, a place where gods have long since died, where eldritch horrors rule, and where kingdoms of the damned crumble beneath an unending curse. He had no weapons. No powers. No divine destiny. But he had intelligence—and the curse of resurrection. Every time he dies, he returns to the same ruined citadel, his body restored but his mind forever scarred. Pain is not a fleeting experience here—it is absolute, relentless, and unforgettable. Every death is a lesson written in agony, each resurrection a cruel reset in an unforgiving world. The creatures here do not simply kill; they break. They torment. They consume. Survival is not guaranteed. Sanity is optional. But Ethan is determined to carve a path through the madness, to outthink the horrors that lurk in the shadows, and to uncover the truth behind the Hollow Domain. Because something is watching him. Something is waiting. And it wants him to suffer.

In the shadow-draped hills of rural Massachusetts lies Blackthorn Hollow—a town forgotten by maps, where the pines whisper secrets and the stars watch with a hunger no mortal can name. Dr. Eleanor Voss, a sharp-witted folklorist with a penchant for unraveling the unexplained, answers a cryptic letter begging for her expertise. But what begins as an academic curiosity soon spirals into a fight for survival. The townsfolk guard their history with suspicious silence. The woods hum with unnatural rhythms. And the ancient standing stones at the edge of the Blackthorn estate pulse with a malevolent energy that seems to recognize Eleanor. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a legacy of forbidden rituals, a bloodline cursed by its own ambition, and a haunting truth that ties her own past to the Hollow’s darkest secret. But the closer Eleanor gets to the truth, the more the line between savior and sacrifice blurs. Whispers follow her in the dark. Shadows move with purpose. And the deeper she ventures into the Hollow’s heart, the clearer it becomes: some doors, once opened, cannot be closed.

Ein was a hitman on hire. A killer, a shadow, a death with insomnia, if you may. He had witnessed countless pairs of eyes dim as the light of life faded, leaving nothing but vile hollowness. Needless to say, the sight of a soul popping out of the dead body was a first. And it wasn't just any soul. It was the dead heir of Byers Holdings, the same guy he killed with his own hands. Turns out the rich boy Adriel had a horribly irritating and loud soul, but worst of it all - impossible to get rid of. Who would have thought that killing on a blue moon night could lead to being haunted?

In a world where the line between the living and the supernatural is thin, Adrian, a solitary and enigmatic figure, is thrust into a web of mystery and danger. His journey begins with a perilous mission to uncover the secrets of a long-abandoned city, one tainted by rumors of curses and ancient powers. The Ashweld Hollow—a place shrouded in death, lost memories, and dark forces—beckons as the first trial. Joined by a group of diverse companions, including the icy and elusive Maria, the battle-hardened Kael, and the witty Jax, Adrian must navigate both human treachery and supernatural horrors. Each step they take brings them closer to uncovering the truth, but not without sacrifice. As they journey deeper into the cursed city, Adrian finds himself questioning everything—his purpose, his companions, and even the shadows that seem to follow him. Every move is fraught with peril, and every answer raises more questions. But the Hollow holds more than just ghosts. Beneath its crumbling streets lies a power capable of reshaping the world itself. Adrian’s resolve is tested, and his past—hidden in the darkest corners of his mind—will come to the surface, threatening to destroy him from within. In a world where trust is scarce, and betrayal is always a breath away, Adrian must face the darkness—both external and internal—if he hopes to survive the Hollow’s embrace.

Honey is an Ex Esports pro in VRMMORPGs. Taken out due to her dominant demeanor, she was outcasted despite her skills. She was too Dominant For the shier men around her in the leagues. Her once-promising career ended, and she Started Sleep Streaming to make ends meet as her parents continued to profit off her previous career in gaming. She now hopes to change it all with the new Gabin Corporations VRMMORPG Galaxy Online. A game set in a new Universe that they have taken years to build and create with the latest and greatest VR technology and Artificial Intelligence. Join Honey as she tries to recreate her Career as Sleepy Wonder in Galaxy Online. This Story does contain 18+ content and Erotic sex scenes. There is gore in some scenes, and the story is not meant for those under the age of 18. Please be advised.

"In the spaces between ones and zeros, worlds are born and die at the whim of their creators. Each keystroke births new lands, each click shapes civilizations, and every careful adjustment weaves the fabric of reality itself. Time flows differently in these digital realms—centuries can pass in moments, while a single day might stretch across millennia. Within these spaces, creators are gods, architects of existence who breathe life into empty bytes, crafting histories that span eons and cultures that echo through carefully constructed time. " Before a glowing screen in a quiet room, Estelle sat in front of a monitor displaying the map of the World of Astris. Her eyes were hollow with exhaustion, finger hovering over the deletion prompt—just a single click could wipe away twelve years of creation in an instant. What began as an escape had become a prison, each of its 67,934 item files a weight upon her shoulders, every revision another chain binding her to this digital realm. Yet as she prepared to end it all, an unexpected option presented itself, one that would blur the line between creator and creation in ways she never imagined.

[Simulation shall commence.] On this fateful day, the world was stunned by the appearance of ancient animals that were supposed to have gone extinct for millions of years. Huge sinkholes appeared in every corner of the world, becoming a tunnel for the ancient animals to emerge to the surface. Humans have found an answer to one of the biggest mysteries in human history. Hollow Earth is real. Here, humans will wrest their lives to explore this new world that has existed for thousands, if not millions, of years underneath them. Before the start of his exploration, Clovis came across a place called ‘Another World Mall.’ Dwarven Sword, Magical Elven Clothes, or Giant Race Toy? Everything can be found in this ‘Another World Mall.’ As an aspiring Subterranean Explorer, how would he utilize this ‘Another World Mall’ to become the greatest explorer of all time and find the truth about the simulation?

Reincarnated into the brutal desert realm of Verkath, Kael—a man who chose death over cancer in his past life—awakens as a nameless driftling, hunted by slavers and corrupted magic. Bound to an ancient pendant that whispers of a forgotten scholar, Ilthara, Kael discovers he can wield Veil-Thread—a volatile energy that heals or hollows those who touch it. But Verkath’s tyrants, the Bloodmarked Houses, and the monstrous Hollow King—a driftling consumed by Thread’s power—see him as a key to dominance. Torn between survival and the pendant’s urge to reignite Ilthara’s lost legacy, Kael must decide: embrace the Thread’s addictive power and risk becoming a monster, or die as prey in a world where mercy is extinction.

Julian Moreau has built a life of wealth and prestige, a dazzling empire born from ambition and sacrifice. But beneath the gilded veneer lies a man tormented by expectations—his mother's relentless demand for a family and his own inability to envision a life beyond his business. The hollow luxury of his existence is shattered one fateful night when an accident nearly claims his life, and a mysterious young woman named Isabella risks everything to save him. Isabella, a selfless girl from a humble background, is thrust into Julian's world of opulence after a desperate plea from his mother, Cilla Moreau. With the promise of money that could change her family's life, Isabella agrees to marry Julian, a man she barely knows. As she steps into the grandeur of the Moreau estate, Isabella is faced with the enormity of her decision—and the daunting task of breaking through Julian's guarded heart. Bound by a sense of duty, a promise, and an unexpected act of courage, Julian and Isabella are thrown together in a world neither fully understands. Can love grow in the shadow of an arrangement built on desperation? And will Julian find the courage to confront the emptiness within him before it’s too late? "The Scars We Carry" is a poignant tale of redemption, resilience, and the transformative power of love, where two lives collide in the unlikeliest of circumstances, and fate tests the limits of their hearts..

Lilith Hollow, female, age twenty-three, unmarried. Diagnosis and assessment indicate a favorable shift in condition, with stable emotional state; discharge criteria met. Discharged today.

The world resets overnight. Once an ordinary young man with an unremarkable life, Hiro wakes up to find reality transformed into something straight out of a video game. Armed with the lessons from his deceased friend and his gaming knowledge, can he survive in this new world?

After witnessing his family die Grim'Lok succumbs to the same fate, But once he's given a second chance at life he lives for 2 things, Revenge and the promise he made to become the strongest fighter throughout all the lands.

Sedah, through past trials and challenges, had forged himself into becoming overpowered. He then went on to save humanity itself! This act made him the greatest hero to ever live! However, as he grew stronger, he became less and less whole. Centuries passed by and his feelings of hollowness and emptiness remained unchanged. Yet, through this emptiness, he found a goal. To find a worthy adversary to defeat and kill him in battle! Note: Sedah and Arthur(Young) are on the cover.