Fear Itself

The end for a person is death, but what, then, is the end of death itself?

Quick-witted and bluntly sarcastic is what you would describe Will. From a stranger's point of view, you would consider him unapproachable and aloof. Will stays reserved in his own bubble, fearing growing reliance on others, but hope that maybe one day he could pop that bubble and rely on them. Fortunately (or not), on that day, an other-worldly phenomena presented itself to Earth. A Game had forced its way into the lives of everybody, and to see it to the end everyone is tied to make decisions on the string that pulls them into the same fate...

"In the shadowy forests of Gévaudan, whispers of a monster send ripples of fear through the land. As villagers vanish one by one, a disgraced hunter with a mysterious past is summoned to end the terror. But as he tracks the Beast, he begins to uncover secrets that threaten to unravel not just the legend of the Beast, but the fabric of the village itself. Is the true monster of Gévaudan a creature of fangs and claws—or the darkness within the human soul?" and Many OTHER STORIES

The world was transformed into a kind of apocalypse. And it seems that this is repeating itself, with a person gaining memories from these previous iterations.

【Thriller + No Female Lead】A mysterious game descends, dragging all of humanity into a strange world to complete terrifying tasks. Failure will result in the deduction of life points, and death awaits when the points reach zero! A renowned psychologist, Zhao Yi, is also pulled into this game, yet an unknown disorder occurs in his data source code. Thus, an abnormal human being who makes all ghosts tremble in fear emerges! The Crybaby Ghost: I merely intended to assign a side quest to him, but he chopped off my head! The Domestic Violence Ghost: I merely went to the hospital for an appendectomy, and unexpectedly, only my appendix remained after the surgery...

A child who just pursues to become death itself

Rollan, a determined arthropod, leads his diverse band of survivors into an enigmatic realm known only as "the beyond." After the shattering of their terrarium—a microcosm they once called home—they find themselves in a surreal, living world of pulsing landscapes, translucent spires, and infinite danger. Each step across the undulating terrain reveals a new mystery, but it becomes clear that this realm is not just alive—it’s watching them. As the group grapples with strange, predatory creatures and cryptic warnings, they realize the beyond is not merely a destination but a crucible—a trial designed to test their unity, resilience, and understanding of themselves. The world reflects their fears, doubts, and scars, challenging their belief in survival and the bonds they’ve forged. But even as Rollan and his companions uncover maps and pathways hinting at escape, they confront a harrowing truth: the beyond is a prison locked in a relentless cycle. To break free, they must face trials that are not only physical but existential, daring to challenge the rules of the universe itself.

Nameless and forgotten by existence itself, A king beyond comparison that time has erased, everything except a spark that will grow and perhaps reignite the ember that once created it all.

Check out my new novel: My Seven Beautiful Sins! °°°°° In a distant future, seven centuries after the cataclysmic mana storm, the world of Gaïa transformed into a realm infused with magic. The fabric of reality shifted, revealing the manifestation of stats, skills, and levels through ethereal windows, visible to all. A new era emerged, where humanity awoke to the concept of Classes, bestowing upon them unique abilities and the potential for greatness. However, only the truly exceptional would ascend to seize the Throne in this extraordinary Era of Players. Noah uttered profound words, his eyes shimmering with an unearthly force. "Life itself is akin to a prison, but fear not, for I, Death, shall set you free.'' °°° Discord: https://discord.com/invite/qxK8vcpF

In the edge of the universe there exists a planet, Earth. A planet inhabited of primal beasts, the flora and fauna all strive to survive. It was a perfect symbiosis all until the Orb of Crisis's arrival. It, together with its vilespawn, brought ruin to Earth's evolutionary process, forcing it to undergo an abrupt metamorphosis. Mountains split, the skies sundered, catastrophe once again ravaged the Earth's surface as it attempted to cleanse itself of the filth until a new life form emerged, the Humans. Earth's efforts to protect itself had been fulfilled and thus the Humans that was born was tasked with only one task, to rid the world of the Orb's Sins.

What makes a villain? Is it a tragic past? No! It's a past full of tragedy. He became something that people fear, someone used to hush the crying kids at home. Explore the mind of the Grim Reaper. For those who have not read DEUS EX MACHINA book 1 fear not, you can read Book 0 first, there won't be any contradictions in the order and plot you choose to follow. So read any that you fancy first . . .

Within a desolate realm, where discarded worlds were stitched together, a rupture tore open, releasing a small child into the fragmented expanse. Above him, the sky revealed three eerie moons, while an ominous black mass loomed ominously in their wake. Disoriented and engulfed by a putrid stench, the child awakened amidst a swamp, its twisted trees groaning under an oppressive haze. In the distance, the echoing caws of crows intensified the sense of foreboding. A haunting figure emerged, laboring behind a cart laden with lifeless bodies. Fear and confusion gripped the child's heart as he began to grapple with the enigma of his own existence. Who was he, and what dire fate led him to this grim landscape? The grinning figure drew closer, exacerbating the boy's terror. Unbeknownst to him, his journey would unveil a profound transformation—an ascent to become the embodiment of fear itself, or perhaps... a beacon of hope amidst the encroaching darkness.

Awakening beneath the waves, a stone giant rises from the depths, its body sculpted by nature itself, covered in cracks and crowned with trees. Confused and disoriented, it towers over an island teeming with life—a place where animals roam without fear of its enormous presence. But as sunlight warms its rocky frame, fragments of a life lost begin to flicker in its mind: memories of a man, hurrying through a crowd, a frantic rush to catch a train, and a fatal fall onto the tracks. Haunted by these flashes of a former existence, the giant questions its purpose. Is this some form of afterlife? Or has it been reborn as an ancient being tied to the earth? With each step across the island, it senses a pull to uncover its origins, piecing together who—or what—it once was. As it explores this wild land, the giant begins to discover powers bound to the earth, abilities it never could have imagined. Yet, even as it connects to the natural world, the giant feels echoes of its past humanity, a lingering sense of loss and purpose that drives it forward. Through encounters with the island’s creatures and the mysterious forces surrounding it, the stone giant embarks on a journey to rediscover its identity, bridging the gap between its human soul and its newfound, towering form of rock and and root.

When Earth’s god falls to the darkness of the universe, new gods rise, crafting a realm from their own pasts. Before his passing, the old god offers a chance to a man who has killed before. The god proposes that the man end his life by gunshot, allowing the god to inhabit his body and use it as a vessel to reclaim his lost realm. The man will suffer the burden of hearing the taunts of those he’s killed, a consequence of the god’s own sin. Transmigrating anew with the god’s fragment within him.

A child, devoid of childhood and raised in crime. Reincarnates in the world of Minerva, a World riddled with Fear, Corruption, and Chaos

Sierra Nirell is working hard towards her dream and has a new well paying job. However, she's suffering from bullying and harassment from her co-workers. During Halloween at a "team-building" exercise, Sierra is tricked into going into the haunted house where she is ditched and left alone. A handsome stranger saves her and bears witness to the bullying she's facing. Now he's offering a contracted marriage - she'll get protection from her co-workers and he'll get investors off his back. The deal seems sweet at first but marriage isn't always what it's cracked up to be......

"I haven’t hurt or killed people yet, but what if I did?" This very question haunts Dallas' mind after a horrifying development of cannibalistic instincts and a seemingly insatiable hunger that drives his need to feast on raw flesh he has no control over. This very fear comes true after he brutally murders and cannibalizes his bullies. He runs back home, confessing his deeds to his parents. But despite their love and support, he feels disgusted by himself and runs away, fearing that he'll hurt innocent people again. Five weeks later, he's found and taken in by others like him. Thrust into a secret world where secrecy and magic are the only way to survive and protect itself, Dallas himself discovers more about himself and meets new people. However, it's not long before he finds himself caught between a brewing conflict between his new world and a cult that seeks to conquer and enslave his new friends for world domination. Dallas, wanting nothing to do with anything, attempts to escape, only to be forced to rise to the occasion when things begin to get bloody.

Vi1W14 virus caused massive mutations to not only mankind but also other species. Rumors about its origin are everywhere, some claiming it came from ruins, while others claim it was from space. Li Jun a teenager on his way to the Unisese Hall, to chose a path, gains memories from another timeline prompting him to change his entire path. But he comes to realize it is harder to pretend to be a side character than being the main character. Join the journey of Li Jun a person with memories of his other timeline, determined to hide as a side character to have enough time to survive in a cruel world, without much success, married school beauty! Took the unorthodox path of martial arts. Act of staying low key itself attracts him attention. "Low key development! Low-key development is on the way! This time, I will become a side character to survive." the teenager murmured to himself. Other than relief, he had fear clearly written on his face as he looked into the sky. Cultivation realms of martial arts: Inner introspect (Opening inner vision) Body metamorphosis (Body refinement) Cage shattering (Removing human body shackles) ... ...

Woe is the modern man! Too late to explore the world, and too early to explore the stars. A new frontier reveals itself to the particularly daring - Who will conquer the psychedelic realm?

Manipulation... How would someone feel if their life was completely manipulated to the end? How would it be when everything from the moment of your birth to the end of your life is completely under the control of another? How much worse would it be that not just one, but all the lifetimes you have lived, be manipulated? Xiao lived two lives. In the first, he lived as the villain and died as one—a beautiful villain that made no impact on the real story whatsoever. Then he lives again in a different world, just to come back to his first. Doesn't that mean he can rewrite his mistakes? Doesn't that mean he could be great this time? But what if this was the goal from the very beginning? What happens when Xiao finds this goal and escapes his fate? What if the puppet escapes the puppeteer's hands, reshaping destiny, fate, and karma? What if this former plaything becomes the ultimate threat to causality itself? Witness as Xiao compels both the living and the departed to chant his name... Until the very cosmos quakes in awe of his might and fear of his name......

In the epic fantasy world of "Realm Requiem: Chronicles of the Elysian Blade," the land of Etherea teeters on the brink of darkness. Legends speak of a powerful artifact called the Elysian Blade, capable of reshaping reality and restoring balance. The webtoon follows the journey of Kael, a determined warrior, as he embarks on a perilous quest to recover the Elysian Blade before it falls into the wrong hands. Alongside a diverse group of allies, Kael faces treacherous challenges, battles mythical creatures, and confronts his own fears. The webtoon weaves together thrilling action, intricate storytelling, and a world brimming with magic, as Kael's destiny intertwines with the fate of Etherea itself.

In a mystical, mysterious and colorful world these 7 young but powerful heroes rise up to stop a war from igniting. But first they must conquer there fears of failure, there fears of losing those close to them, and the fear of the unknown. This is the world of Colored Mythos.

Zareth was always ignored, powerless in a world of gods and their chosen disciples. That is, until Death itself chose him. Now wielding the power of shadows and decay, Zareth must navigate a world that fears him while uncovering the true cost of serving Death. What begins as a thrilling journey of newfound strength quickly turns dark as Zareth faces impossible choices, divine politics, and the looming shadow of his deadly oath.

What is the existence of everything in itself against the death and life of its being in time, over grace under faith?

Russell Thorne, a washed-up musician descends into a city plagued by eternal night. The sky is pitch black, and an oppressive energy hums in the air. The city itself is a labyrinth of gothic architecture, decayed and twisted. Russell witnesses the Sovereigns—vampire-like beings that rule the city. They harvest the blood of enslaved humans, maintaining their lifespans. The people live in constant fear, hiding or serving the Sovereigns. He learns that in this world, music holds an incredible, dangerous power, capable of altering reality itself. He discovers that musicians here are either revered or feared for their ability to wield such power. With the gift from this world, Russell pushes forward in a dark, treacherous world, finding himself at the edge of survival on every turn.

There's a high school student named, Greg Smith, he is smart and always at the top, well sometimes he is kinda lousy and lazy. Everything in his life was perfect until one day his friend invited him to the club but unexpectedly saw his old enemy, David Thompson. They become friends, and everything seems fine in their friendship, but one day, Greg wants to set a date with his girlfriend, but his girlfriend doesn't show up, and that makes Greg sad. Greg was pouting while walking through David's house. Once Greg got inside, he noticed David was not inside, so Greg just waited for David to arrive. When David arrived he had meat on his hands as Greg looked at him in confusion. David had cooked the meat, and it was delicious, but little did Greg know, he wasn't eating just ordinary meat. It was Greg's girlfriend who got murdered and cooked by David. Will Greg Smith find out about this or not? Continue to read the story and you'll find out.

Alex was a poor orphan living in the black frost city. one day, he was nearly beaten to death for trying to save a bird. Just as he was about to die,a Mysterious treasure appeared, calling itself the 'Beast master system', healed him and made a contract between Alex and the beast he tried to save before. From there on the entire universe came to know about a cultivator capable of commanding beasts and using their abilities, a being capable of making even gods tremble with fear upon seeing him. -------- Hi guys, the author the here. so just wanted to let you know that this is my first book and I hope you like it. and tell me what you think that could be improved. thanks

"Who am I really you ask? I even do not know myself." This is a story of a person trying to live out his life but the world has a different plans.

Born into a family of powerful warriors and destructive mages, Cedric Valebrook was expected to wield magic that could conquer armies and command fear. But during his coming-of-age ceremony, his gift is revealed to be unlike any the Valebrook bloodline has ever known—creation magic, the power to build and shape reality itself. Yet, unable to fully grasp the potential of his abilities, Cedric can only summon simple objects, much to the disappointment of his father, Duke Alistair, and the court. Shamed and cast out, Cedric is exiled from his family and left to wander the world, uncertain of his place. With no limits but his own imagination, Cedric slowly begins to discover the true depths of his magic. In a life-threatening moment, he unleashes his power and realizes that he holds the ability to create anything—vast cities, enchanted landscapes, and living constructs. Freed from the expectations of his family, Cedric embarks on an infinite journey, exploring the farthest reaches of the world and beyond. Along the way, he meets companions—warriors, mages, and alchemists—who join him in mastering their own powers, pushing the boundaries of magic and creation together. But as Cedric’s creations grow more complex, so too does the responsibility of wielding such power. On an endless adventure where the only limit is his imagination, Cedric will face challenges that test his abilities, his friendships, and his understanding of creation itself. In a world of infinite possibilities, Cedric’s journey as the Exiled Creator will never truly end.