Haunted Oath

In the ruthless world of Jianghu, where power is measured by the strength of one’s blade, Ye Xian—a master of poisons and a top assassin for the Hidden Order—receives her latest mission: eliminate Shen Liwei, the righteous yet formidable leader of the Azure Wind Sect. Her plan is flawless. Her poison is undetectable. Her strike is lethal. Yet, when the toxin fails to take effect, Ye Xian is forced to confront a chilling truth—Shen Liwei is immune to all poisons but one: the very first poison she ever created. To finish her mission, she must infiltrate his sect, uncover his secret, and strike when he least expects it. But as she gets closer, she discovers that Shen Liwei is not just a target—he is a man entangled in the same deadly web as she is. Behind his righteous reputation lie imperial experiments, hidden betrayals, and a conspiracy that reaches far beyond any one sect. As assassins close in, enemies shift, and the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, Ye Xian faces the one truth she cannot poison her way out of—the mission was never as simple as killing Shen Liwei. A calculated assassin vs. an unbreakable warrior—a deadly game of deception and skill. Martial duels, hidden blades, and power struggles—where alliances are as fragile as life itself. A world ruled by strength, ambition, and shadows—where survival is the only law. In Jianghu, trust is a weakness, love is a liability, and the only certainty is that someone must die.

[WSA 2025 Entry] "How the hell is this possible?" Dead in the snow with the rest of his squadron, Mikhail is surprised to find himself regressed in time. What's worse was that he had no idea how or why he regressed as his memories at the time of death were completely gone. With the only clue he had, his power of Oaths, also now messed up, Squadron Leader Mikhail Hendrix must now navigate through this changed storyline and try his best to keep his squadron alive. All the while figuring about his regression and the woman. ________________________ Discord: https://discord.gg/cHhMqjacJC This is my first novel so I hope for support and encouragement! Comments and likes are well appreciated!

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?

The Cursed Alpha’s Mate For centuries, the Nightbane bloodline has been cursed—an unbreakable fate that dooms every Alpha to lose their mate. Alexander Nightbane, the formidable Alpha of Nightfall Pack, has spent his life defying destiny. Ruthless in battle and unwavering in duty, he refuses to surrender to the darkness that haunts his lineage. But everything changes the night he meets Aria Vale—a rogue with a past as mysterious as the curse itself. Fierce, elusive, and burdened by secrets, Aria is the one woman Alexander can’t ignore. Their bond is undeniable, their attraction intoxicating. Yet the moment they touch, the curse stirs, threatening to consume them both. With war brewing on the horizon and Kael Draven, a rogue Alpha, hunting Aria for his own sinister purposes, Alexander and Aria must uncover the truth buried in ancient blood oaths and forbidden prophecies. The key to breaking the curse lies within Aria’s past—but unlocking it could cost her everything. When love is both their salvation and their downfall, will they defy fate… or succumb to it? A tale of fated mates, dark magic, and an Alpha’s desperate fight against destiny—The Cursed Alpha’s Mate is a gripping paranormal romance filled with passion, danger, and a love powerful enough to rewrite fate.

At Grimsley City... A new part-timer who doesn't believe in ghosts and three long-term part-time employees who are used to seeing paranormal events team up to unravel the mysteries of the convenience store they're working at.

In an era where every person is safeguarded by their personal Shinigami — and primal soul reapers that patrol the Earth — Kaito Ryūzaki, an enigmatic and penitent Shinigami, has stayed solitary for centuries, declining to form a master bond. Nurtured by the failure to save his first master, a girl named Hikari, Kaito promised he would form no bond again. But after he meets Emiko Fujimura, a young woman whose life teeters on the edge of a blade, Kaito is shanghaied into another deal. Emiko’s close call echoes the tragedy of Kaito’s past, and he is determined to save her from a fate he couldn’t prevent. But in a world where eliminating a Shinigami and their master can endow you with incredible power, Kaito’s choice lands both him and Emiko in the sights of competing Shinigami and their masters. Struggling for survival, Kaito will fight the demons of his past and the threat of betrayal around every corner, while Emiko will discover the secret to her link to the Shinigami world. Sworn to the cause and pursued by adversaries, Kaito and Emiko must endure tests beyond their wildest nightmares to win their place as the most feared Shinigami and greatest master–apprentice pair, or see their bond destroyed by the world’s endless thirst for power.

Lyra, an anxious young woman in Port-Louis, France helps her father, a successful businessman, restore and refurbish an abandoned hotel with the idea to get it running again. However, finding even hired hands to help is a challenge due to ghastly rumors circling about. "L’Hôtel Hanté", as the locals call it, is a promising business venture but is the possible payoff worth the mysterious risks that present themselves to those who dare climb past the first floor? Art by Cordelia Carlin

Faced with death he accepts a deal. Haunted by his choices he strives for vengeance. The price of his newfound powers is another's death. The death of a thousand-year-old prophecy. The son of a king and the apprentice of a forgotten shadow. From a sheltered child to an assassin navigating the world at the epoch of magic and machinery.

For centuries, witches have lurked in the shadows, bending reality to their will, shaping history from the shadows, not all are evil but alot of them always kill and toil with the lives of humans but then an some people rose up which are the witch Hunter's. After a hard war the first witch hunter war was done and now those able to face witches has reduced why others sided with the witches. Rin Hakai never wanted to be a hunter. He was just an ordinary high schooler—until the night his world burned. His parents slaughtered. His home reduced destroyed by Witches. But In his father's final moments, his father revealed the truth: their family had once been legendary witch hunters, warriors who stood as humanity’s shield. His father had turned away from that path… and paid the price. Now, he carries their legacy. Armed with the power of his bloodline, he walks the path of a warrior, cutting through the shadows with unwavering resolve. A protector. A hunter. An unstoppable force. Every witch who preys on the innocent will fall before his blade. But when he meets her, a witch who stands against her own kind—he begins to question everything. If there are witches worth saving, does that mean he has become the monster? As darkness rises and a new Witch Queen threatens to plunge the world into chaos, he must decide: Is he an executioner… or a guardian? This is his oath. This is his fight. He is the last witch hunter. And his war has only just begun.

Di awali dengan kisah di balik kelas yang dari dulu sudah dikenal dengan kelas berhantu (Haunted Classroom). Bagi mereka, kelas itu tidak menyeramkan. Tetapi, kisah di balik kelas itulah yang membuat semua orang menyebutnya dengan kelas berhantu dan ada beberapa murid yang sudah melihat penampakan arwah murid laki laki disana. 8 tahun yang lalu di kisahkan ada seorang murid laki laki yang meninggal ketika masih duduk di kelas 12. Dan mereka menganggap jika arwah murid itu masih berada disana. Lalu suatu hari, beberapa murid yang baru saja naik ke kelas 12, mereka harus menempati kelas berhantu tersebut untuk bisa tetap belajar, mereka tidak bisa menolak meskipun mereka merasa takut. Tetapi, yang terjadi tidak sesuai dengan apa yang mereka pikirkan, mereka sangat nyaman belajar disana. Seiring berjalannya waktu, apa yang orang katakan jika kelas itu berhantu ternyata benar, semakin lama mereka menjadi sering mendapatkan gangguan, dan pada akhirnya mereka berusaha mencari tahu. Akankah mereka berhasil menguak kisah di balik kelas berhantu tersebut?

*"Awakened in a twisted world, he has no memory of his past. Pursued by darkness, haunted by unknown terrors. Can he uncover the truth before it's too late?"

Kara Veyne, a fiery blacksmith’s daughter, allies with a rebellious dragon and its scarred, brooding rider, Talon, to stop a tyrant king from enslaving her kingdom. Torn between Talon’s lethal allure and a war that could burn everything she loves, Kara must forge her own path—or lose it all. A tale of enemies-to-lovers, dragon bonds, and high-stakes battles in the rugged, medieval mountains of Ironreach.

… “One fifty.” I heard someone shout. “One sixty.” Another said immediately. “Two hundred.” “Five hundred thousand dollars.” “Five hundred thousand dollars, going once, going twice, sold.” Cesar announced and everybody clapped. “What was that?” Drego barked. “What?” I blinked, my smile slowly dissipating. “Why did you agree to stand up there? And looking like this for that matter.” I frowned. “Like what?” “Did you enjoy the fact that men were bidding on you like some prost—” My palms flew and landed on Drego’s face before I could understand what I was doing. “You don’t get to judge how I decide to look. Who the hell do you think you are to judge me? I did what I did for charity. You’re my boss, don’t cross any lines.” I turned around to leave. “Wait. Nichole I’m sorry.” He said more calmly. I looked at him again. “Because I told you that I was in love with you doesn’t make it okay for you to get involved in my personal life and decisions.” “It’s not like—” “Don’t worry. The day I quit was my first day getting over you. You don’t have to worry about that crazy talk. I’m over you. And I’ll leave your company the second you find my replacement and you won’t have to see me anymore.” “Nichole please listen—” “Drego, you’re up.” Reid came outside. His expression changed. It was no surprise. The tension between Drego and I was palpable. “Is everything okay?” Reid asked. “Yeah.” I replied. “We are done here.”

Scarred by tragedy, August is a man of many secrets. With extraordinary powers and the haunting memory of his past, he walks the fine line between man and monster. With superhuman strength, regenerative healing, and a reactor-like metabolism that can sustain him, he's become an unstoppable force. But the weight of his abilities-and the past-haunt him still. Caring for a child was the last thing he thought he was capable of.

Detached from reality and haunted by the ghosts of the Great War, Major Thomas England is offered the chance to end another Great War before it starts. But is this chance his only hope at salvation or will it lead to his damnation?

**Blood Oath: The Way of the Shadows** In the underworld of 1990s Japan, where loyalty is paid in blood and betrayal means death, the **Kurogane Syndicate** rules from the shadows. Their deadliest weapon? The Umbra Division—an elite squad of assassins trained to kill without hesitation. Among them is **Ren**, a cold and ruthless killer with no memories of the family he lost. He knows only one purpose: the mission. Alongside him are warriors just as deadly—each with their own pasts, scars, and reasons for walking this merciless path. From brutal hand-to-hand combat to silent executions under the neon glow of Tokyo’s skyline, every assignment is a battle for survival. But as the Umbra Division is sent to eliminate increasingly dangerous targets, whispers spread of an enemy even the Syndicate fears. An unstoppable force lurks in the shadows, threatening to shake the very foundations of the assassin world. And for Ren, the path ahead may force him to question everything he thought he knew—about his past, his purpose, and the meaning of true strength. Loyalty is an illusion. Death is inevitable. The only way to survive… is to kill first.

In a world where power is everything, Zehroon is nothing. Born without a warrior’s bloodline, mocked for his weakness, and abandoned by fate, he toils as a laborer while dreaming of strength. But destiny has other plans. A nightmare haunts him—a battlefield drenched in blood, a shadow whispering his name, and a mysterious mark burning into his skin. When a forgotten scroll leads him to Hell Scar, a dungeon where the dead return but lose their strength, Zehroon steps into the abyss. Betrayed by love. Hunted by the seven strongest factions. And carrying a power that shouldn’t exist—Zehroon will rise.

VEIL OF DESTRUCTION Feared as the Angel of Death, Runa wields power that can bring even gods to their knees. But when she crosses paths with Kale, a cursed king destined to bring ruin, her world begins to shatter. He is her enemy. She is his executioner. Yet amidst war and betrayal, an impossible connection forms. As kingdoms burn and fate tightens its grip, they must choose—destruction or defiance? In the end, love may be the deadliest curse of all.

In a world of magic, war is always bound to happen. There are numerous realms that make up the universe. And they are under the protection of the world's mightiest warriors known as the realm guardians. These so-called guardians are individually powerful and if they combine their strength altogether, it rivals that of a God. Growing up in the human realm as an orphan, Aeriah was completely unaware that she didn't belong there. One night when she was five years old, she was alone in the backyard of the orphanage where she stays. Having just her favorite book to keep her company, she settled down to read. But as soon as she flipped the first page open, she was blinded by an illuminating flash. Soon after, a formless creature cloaked in serene white light appeared. To her surprise, it turned out to be one of the referred realm guardians. Aeriah, however, was too innocent to be enthralled. Even after all these years, Aeriah continues to recall the memory of that night. She was adopted by a noble family: the Riessevilles. Without knowing that they are a family of mages that came from another world, she would soon learn the truth that the human realm is doomed to be destroyed by the forces of the dark realm. Following their escape, Aeriah then finds herself in a whole new world; a completely different reality, with the goal to discover who she truly is.

Cornered and with a face full of grievance, she exclaimed: 'You lied again!' He laughed: 'Behave, I'm not deceiving you this time.' To escape from Gu Beicheng, the demon, Xia Yinyan found herself a contractual boyfriend. Unexpectedly, the demon turned out to be the uncle of that very boyfriend. He is the domineering emperor of the business world in Yecheng, abstinently aloof and indifferent to women. However, the little creature who accidentally entered his life has made him protective for a lifetime...

What secrets lie in the blood of a man who bargained with monsters? Devon Fiore believed he inherited only two things from his mafia grandfather: a scar beneath his jaw and enemies eager to kill him over unpaid debts. Until an impossible act of cruelty—a forest growing in the heart of Brooklyn, trees whispering in dead languages—dragged him into an ancestral game, where entire civilizations are pawns and gods bet in silence. Here, there are no written rules. Only shadows of a forgotten pact binding the Fiores to the Eon Devourers, entities that feed on realities. To survive, Devon must rely on the only skills he knows: manipulate, fight, betray, and unravel the hidden threads weaving the multiverse. But every truth he uncovers brings him closer to a lethal question: Was his grandfather an accomplice… or a sacrifice?

Veilborn – Synopsis Betrayed. Beaten. Left for dead. Cassian Voss was born of imperial blood, yet treated as nothing more than a pawn—a forgotten son in the shadow of a tyrant. When the emperor forces him into a death duel for his own amusement, Cassian loses everything. His family is executed. His body is shattered. His name is erased. But some men are too stubborn to die. Dragged from the depths of the empire’s waste pits, Cassian claws his way back with nothing but his rage, his scars, and the whispers of something ancient—something that should have never been awakened. Umbrafang, a blade of forgotten origins, has chosen him. And with its power, Cassian will carve his path through the empire that cast him aside. Yet vengeance is only the beginning. The empire is a beast with many heads—noble houses vying for power, generals who have never lost a war, and an emperor who once brought nations to their knees. And in the shadows, something far more terrifying stirs—a force older than Vordania itself, watching, waiting. As Cassian rises, so does the chaos. A new rebel known as The Rising Sun emerges, a challenger to the throne Cassian seeks. And beyond them both, an ancient darkness whispers from the void, promising power beyond measure… at a price. In this brutal game of kings and gods, who will reign, who will fall, and who will be consumed? --- A tale of vengeance, war, and the making of legends. This is Veilborn. The world will remember his name.

Horror stories written by Joseph Kohtz The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On Halloween, a group of kids decides to go inside an old abandoned mansion to see if it's haunted and end up getting scared out of their minds by all sorts of monsters and ghosts. While inside, the kids meet up with a talking cat and jack-o-lantern who try to protect them from the spirits and try to convince one of them to read a spell from a book to get rid of the ghosts. Return to The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On a field trip, Susan Piper takes her class to The Wellington Mansion and tells them how it was haunted before she got rid of the ghosts a decade ago on Halloween with her friends' help. She also told her class how to re-haunt the house and warned them not to do so. The next day, on Halloween, six of Susan's students enter the mansion, bring the ghosts and monsters back, and get scared out of their wits. Jack, the jack-o-lantern who knew their teacher, protects them with help from Alvin, the ghost puppy, and tries to convince Victoria to read the same spell Susan read when she was in the mansion to get rid of the ghosts. The Spooky Halloween Sleepover in The Haunted Woods: After a few of their friends go missing, a group of kids investigates The Dead Woods to find them. While there, they run into monsters and ghosts that pick them off. Since their friends are disappearing, they decide to have a sleepover in the haunted woods until they find their friends, but they soon all go missing after the hauntings get worse. Fear Itself: After being told a ghost story around the campfire, a group of kids who go to a camp gets scared to death while ghosts and monsters haunt the camp and forest. They get scared, but some think it's all a prank by one of the counselors at first, even when the campers and the counselors start to get picked off one by one. Even though things look bad, some campers still think it's a fraud, at least until things get worse. Because the longer they stay and ignore the ghosts' warnings, the worse the hauntings get. Then they become convinced and start to get scared out of their wits.

The story follows Seris, a former guardian of a ruined city, now stripped of her title, her memories, and her purpose. The Bleeding has altered her body, her mind, and her very soul. She is haunted by visions of a place she once called home—a place she can't remember but feels deeply connected to. All she knows is that a dark force, an unnamed god of the Hollow, is slowly consuming the remnants of Ashwael, and she is somehow tied to its undoing.

In a world where power is claimed by bloodlines and politics, Meiying, a fierce and skilled warrior, returns home after years of hidden training to find her family gone and her homeland in ruins. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she saves Prince Cheng during a deadly ambush. Unbeknownst to her, this act binds her fate to his, revealing a powerful, untapped secret within herself—the rare ability to manipulate life force, a gift once wielded by the protectors of the throne. But as the Emperor’s desperate deal with a demon curses Cheng’s life and the empire’s stability, Meiying finds herself entangled in a battle far larger than personal revenge. With dark forces and political conspiracies threatening to destroy everything, Meiying must come to terms with her newfound powers and decide where her loyalty lies. Can Meiying, a warrior defined by strength become the key to breaking the curse and saving an empire in peril? As the prince fights for his destiny, will her path of vengeance lead to destruction—or will it be the salvation they both need? ——— Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. My body stiffened as a palace guard called for me from the other side, but I ignored it. Mei, on the other hand, began pushing me away in a panic. "Cheng, let go," she said, struggling in my arms. "Can't you hear him? What if he comes in and sees us like this?" "I don't care," I replied, my lips brushing her ear. "Tell me you forgive me, that's all I need. I won't let go until you do." I knew I was taking a risk, a huge one, if we were seen like this, there would be consequences. But losing Mei would be the bigger risk, the one I couldn't take. I couldn't let her slip away. "I just need to hear you forgive me, mei. That's all I need right now." The guard knocked again, calling my name, and Mei struggled harder. "Cheng, please," she said, her voice cracking under the strain. But I didn't budge. Finally she muttered, "Fine. I forgive you." "I forgive you, you crazy jerk." "You really mean that?" I asked, my voice barely audible. She nodded, exasperated, and only then did I release her. Just as I did, the door swung open, and I barely had time to step back before the palace guard entered, the guard rushed in, his face pale with worry. It was a close call. too close, but I didn't care. Mei flinched at the intrusion, but quickly composed herself, stepping away from me to a more respectable distance. The guard, wide-eyed and clearly flustered, fell to his knees in a bow. "My deepest apologies, Your Highness. I called for you several times but received no reply. I entered out of concern, fearing the worst." I glanced at Mei, but she wouldn't meet my eyes. She simply gave the guard one last look and walked out, leaving the room without a word. I let out a long, exhausted sigh, running a hand through my hair, still reeling from everything that had just happened. Turning back to the guard, I motioned for him to stand. "Get up" "And next time, don't enter my room without permission." ———— Author’s Note (Rong King) This story is a work of fiction, entirely created from my imagination. Any resemblance to real people, events, or places is purely coincidental. I have made every effort to craft a compelling narrative, but I acknowledge that some scenes or details may be inaccurate or unintentionally offensive. For this, I sincerely apologize. My intention is to entertain and inspire, not to harm or misrepresent. Thank you for your understanding. As we journey together through this story, my greatest hope is that our lives reflects God’s love and truth in all we do. I put my faith in Jesus Christ, who gave His life for me, and it’s my prayer that His grace and mercy touch each of us. Thank you for being part of this. May God bless you abundantly!

In the shadows of a city ruled by death, assassins make pacts with beings beyond comprehension—trading their humanity for power. Kain Drayce was one of the best. A ghost. A killer without equal. Until the ones he trusted turned against him. Now, with a bounty on his head and the weight of a blood oath binding his soul, Kain walks a path of vengeance. But something stirs beneath the surface—an abyss calling his name. His enemies fear the man he was. They should fear what he’s becoming. The hunt has begun.

[A blood Oath is calling forth and making a pact with the divine. You have invoked this oath, and now, the body shall pay the price] In her foolishness and desire to have her revenge, Concubine Anabella, the fifth wife of King Julius III, ends up making the forbidden pact. In exchange for her life and the lives of 1000 other people, she begged the demon kind to help make her crippled son the next emperor. She wanted to call an angel to help her, but she ended up calling the First Demon Lord instead and died before she could pay the full price. Now stuck in the body of the crippled illegitimate ninth prince, the First Demon Lord had one goal – to regain his power and make this crippled body the next emperor of this continent. And in his goal, nothing shall remain forbidden. There are no boundaries, and human greed is his bridge. He, who the god once damned, shall rise again to regain control of the human race and take his place at the top of the human race once more. The dawn of the Damned race should come soon.

Baek Nephrios is a high school student drowning in misery, tormented at school and invisible at home. But online, he is a different person: the mastermind behind Xene, a secret cult born from the shared hatred of outcasts like him. What starts as a twisted game takes a horrifying turn when an ancient system awakens during a ritual in a forgotten ruin. The system grants them power—strength beyond human limits, abilities that defy reality—but at a terrible cost. The more they use it, the more ruthless they become. Nephrios leads his followers into the depths of a cursed forest, where they build the Cradle of Xene, forging an army bound by absolute loyalty. With every ritual, every sacrifice, their influence spreads. Cities fall. The weak submit. And the whispers in the darkness grow louder, demanding more blood. Nephrios wanted to change the world, to make the ones who wronged him suffer. But as Xene rises, so does a terrifying question: Is he still leading the cult… or has something far worse taken control?

He fell from grace, Fated to be ruined eternally And destined to be hers Their shadows intertwined, Their souls entangled... The summoning had already begun. And she was his reckoning Scarlett Thorne is a withered fae trapped in a form that denies her magic. Transferred to Azyrath University, she finds herself entangled in a web of lies, death and stolen promises... Immersed in a forbidden entanglement with her professor.