Call The Grinch On The Phone

In a world devastated by war and radiation, Dylan, a battle-hardened lieutenant, awakens trapped in a mysterious cavern, surrounded by strange creatures—some resembling myths he believed existed only in books. As he struggles to make sense of his surroundings, he encounters a series of unexpected events. Torn between the brutality of his past and the strangeness of his new environment, Dylan begins to question his reality. Is this a lucid dream or a new existence he must face? What he does know is that this reality is no kinder than the one he left behind. Wars, suffering, and violence still reign supreme, now in a world filled with mythical beings and all-too-real dangers. This dark continent, vast and shrouded in mystery, has been explored only up to 5%. The majority of its lands remain unknown, cloaked in darkness as deep as the secrets they hide. Determined to uncover the mystery of his arrival in this world, Dylan quickly realizes he cannot do it alone. On this cursed land, no one has ever survived in isolation.

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“Dad, I’m bored. What should I do?” “Why don’t you roam the world for a bit?” “…What?” And that’s how it started. I thought I’d spend my days doing something fun,You know, normal kid stuff. But No. My dad, being the totally normal and not at all intimidating person he is, thought “roaming the world” would be the perfect solution. Now I’m out here, trying to figure out why people keep staring at me like I’ve got two heads or something. It’s not like I’m that different. …Right?

In the Kingdom of Arion, there lives Jason Kazihono, a young boy from the village of Kokoro, dreams of becoming an Archon (the Kingdom's strongest Mystic) despite being born without mystical abilities. After his village is mysteriously destroyed and his loved ones vanish, Jason discovers a mysterious mark on his chest that awakens his latent mystical powers. Now Jason goes on a journey to seek vengeance on an unknown entity. With every step, Jason draws closer to the truth, but the line between vengeance and justice begins to blur. Will Jason's thirst for revenge consume him, or will he find a way to honour his village and protect the innocent? The MC will not be OP from the beginning but this story is filled with challenges and extreme training that the MC has to endure in order to get stronger.

"If the world stands in my way, if people threaten me or those who are dear to me, then I shall become the true darkness, the fear in their hearts that haunts them forever!" Lee Gaon was a professional gamer until one day she was framed as a cheater by a big gaming company and betrayed by those she held dear. Now she is known as Death Eater, a powerful dark entity in the game system world, slicing her enemies in half if they dare mess with her. Her path is now filled with blood and adventure as she desperately tries to find all who were dragged with her into this world—those who destroyed her life. She has only one goal now... "Revenge!" Content Warning: This work contains scenes of gore, violence, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.

Ahmet's laughter was like a slap in the face. "You think you're in a position to negotiate with me?" he sneered. "I don't think so, Asli. You'll do what I say, or suffer the consequences. Do you want more time to outsmart me? No.” She could play his game. She certainly could do that before she finally killed him. A mischievous grin formed on her lips. "What would you gain from sleeping with me?" she asked, trying to keep her tone neutral. "You're not exactly known for your romantic conquests. And we're rivals, not to mention the fact that our families would kill us if they found out." She paused, her eyes narrowing. "So, what's the real motive here? What could you possibly gain from this?" There was a pause on the other end of the line, and for a moment, Asli wondered if she had caught him off guard. But then, Ahmet's smooth voice came back, dripping with confidence. "I’m glad to know you are well-informed about my romantic conquests. Let's just say, Asli, that I have my reasons. And as for what I'd gain… well, that's for me to know and you to find out." His tone sent a shiver down her spine, and she knew she had to tread carefully. She wasn’t going to win this against him. “Show me what proof you have and I will give in to your demands.” With that, she hung up the call, feeling a small sense of satisfaction at being the one to end the conversation this time. She was the only woman in the male-dominated Mafia world. Did he think he could subdue her so easily?

Anwer is a worker for a company. The story begins in a misty morning. Follow the role to develop a fairy but unusual love.

Jim was an undeniably ordinary boy. He was neither athletic nor particularly skilled at anything, and while he wasn't ugly, he certainly wasn't stunning either. In every conceivable way, he was unremarkable. Yet, he embraced this reality without hesitation; he was entirely comfortable in his skin. Indifference defined his attitude toward the world around him, including his existence. The popularity and social status dynamics held no sway over him; he didn’t care. His primary desire was to unwind and enjoy life. However, fate dealt him a powerful blow—he acquired an ability that would significantly impact the one thing he cherished most. True curses always come disguised as gifts, and Jim was about to discover that the hard way.

When a billionaire tech mogul and a brilliant literature student with a secret collide, their winter road trip will test the limits of trust, jealousy, and love. He's the grumpy, overprotective CEO who's always had everything under control-until she walked into his life. She's the sunshine in the chaos, the hidden novelist who's been keeping her talent a secret. They've known each other since childhood, but years of tension and unspoken feelings have turned them into frenemies.

what can you make out of it,when a rich,handsome and proud young ceo fall in love with a poor stripper “sir I have found the perfect match for your search “ “Alex is time,the contract had expired ,let proceed with the divorce “what if I don’t want a divorce,I want to keep you, what your price”

Hiro Namikaze is a normal college student with a normal life. Or so everybody thinks. He goes out one day with a fellow friend named Lucina Callaghan. He suddenly out of nowhere gets a call from an anonymous caller. Hiro recognizes the voice as his ex-childhood best friend. Aidan Maganaga. Aidan threatens Hiro to join the old gang he used to be part of, or he will give the information he has on him to the police and the government. Making him one of the top wanted criminals in the whole country. Hiro is cornered on what to do. So he decides to confront Aidan. As this is happening Lucina finds out the truth about Hiro.

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT MY WORK. IT IS THE ORIGINAL WORK BY 후로스트 under the title: 변방의 외노자. Please support the original work if you liked the translation at https://series.naver.com/novel/detail.series?productNo=5387725 if you want to support the original novel. This is just my favourite novel and seeing how there are no plans for an official translation to take place, I want other people to have access to this beautiful novel. Thank you 후로스트 so much for the amazing work you have published: Synopsis: I don’t want to work. “I don’t want to work. I feel like I’m about to go crazy from being too bored. It would be nice if I could work just a little and make lots of money. I guess playing and eating is just the right talent for me. Is there any way to live without working?”

Crime

In a quiet, picturesque town, a shocking murder shatters the peace. As whispers of hidden secrets and betrayals spread, a determined detective must navigate a web of lies to uncover the truth. With every clue, the line between friend and foe blurs, and the race to catch the killer becomes a fight against time—and danger.

The Ancient War looms over the continent of Turia yet again. Join Aron Raffal as he discovers his legacy as an Otherworlder and Starfolk, the race that was once Turia's strongest but was exiled from the world. "Bear her lantern, Walk her path, for when Polaris calls, Destiny falls. For when Polaris calls, annihilation befalls."

"What will you do if life suddenly offers you a second chance? When your heart freezes in fear and your hands tremble with helplessness... What will you choose? To give up or to fight? Welcome to a world where magic is not a privilege but a weapon wielded by the strongest. Here, there is no room for mistakes, and the price of failure is... Death." "After the anomaly on the Sun, the world changed forever. People began to be born with a mysterious organ — The Mana Core — that could grant extraordinary abilities. However, not everyone could awaken this power. Those who did became known as 'Celestials' — guardians of humanity standing on the border between the human world and the nightmare spilling from the mystical Gates." "Park Hyun Woo, an ordinary young boy from Seoul, South Korea has been forced to care for his younger sister after losing their parents, working tirelessly day and night. One day, he decides to change his fate and take the test to awaken his Mana Core. But his results are far from ideal: He becomes one of the weakest Celestial (Hunter), an E-rank holder. Yet destiny has something much greater in store for him." "Caught in an ambush within the Gates, Hyun Woo becomes the sole survivor of his group. Upon awakening, he discovers he has gained a unique ability — a System that transforms his life into something akin to a game. Now, a path of strength, struggle, and mysteries lies ahead, leading him to uncover not only the secrets of his past but also the true nature of magic itself." "Can Park Hyun Woo, starting from the very bottom, rise to the top? What price will he have to pay for the power to change the world? And who — or what — is behind the System that now controls his life?"

The Seven.. Seven individual powerful humans brought together to save the world. Only at 20 they were all faced with the task to defeat The Dark Oven and his armies. Six dragons, who are tamed by six of The Seven, share their powers with their masters and have to face this enemy together. Will they be able to save their world and homes?

Amelia Wilson had a dream life with every potential, every opportunity but all that began to come apart at the seams when her in-laws began to shame her about her inability to bear children. The wife of Williams Jones quickly got used to life which turned out tobе nothing more than a dead-weight marriage filled with disillusionment and resentment. Amelia has satisfied her in-laws for three long years until she mаde a brave decision to stop hoping and going crazy every day. With her resolve crumbling, she found comfort in a man bearing the name of Alexander Robinson, who she met in New York City on the night that changed everything for her. The issue is, when Amelia later finds out she is going to have twins, her happiness is overshadowed by the sad truth about being a single mother. After all the dreams of a father in Alexander are buried, she surrenders her fate and brings up Daniel and Daniella by herself. She has come such a long way and as if that is not enough, a few codes to the other surprises her, Amelia becomes a manager at JAMES.M. Company. But as usual, twist occurs, and this time quite an awful one. At the meeting, she sees him, Alexander, now impressive-looking heel of the company who has called the meeting. When their gazes meet, the flashbacks begin, ones full of grudge and anger, deep pain caused by relationships that were never meant to be. Once again interwoven into one another's existence, the bygone hurt is resurrected and the fear of revelation looms over their weak bond. The specter of Alexander’s marriage to the scheming Ariana hovers over them, ruining any chances of a simple romance. Amelia has to deal with a chemical mutiny where the whole world is against her and their love is broadcast for all while Alexander has to put up with his own issues and the things he did in the past.

Later

a short horror story by DarkUmbraStudios