The Haunting Hour Really You

After being fired from his job due to a baseless accusation and dying while trying to save a girl from a robber, Maximilian is reincarnated into a world where caped heroes and superpowered villains clash in the streets. Disillusioned by a life of injustice and unrewarded good deeds, he vows to live for his own satisfaction. Armed with the Greatest Villain System—a golden finger that promises to make him the most feared villain in history—Maximilian sets out to embrace his dark side. First Mission: Beat up innocents. An old, retired hero thanks him for preventing a terrorist attack. Second Mission: Destroy a hero monument. Maximilian ruined an unlucky villain career. Third Mission: Beat up a famous hero. A detective hero praises him for exposing a criminal’s crimes. System: “Maximilian, are you messing with me?” Maximilian: “I’m innocent!” Several heroes who think they’re privy to the truth: “Maximilian, you are the most selfless hero we’ve ever met!” Maximilian: “I’m a villain, you idiots!” As Maximilian struggles with his new life as a villain and tries to prove his villainy, he uncovers numerous conspiracies within the new world’s government. Will Maximilian be able to prove his villainy? Or will he be remembered as the greatest hero of all time!?

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This was a world where everything, including mountains, rivers, plants, animals, machines, death spirits, and elements, could turn into war beasts. This was a world dominated by beast tamers. One by one, these legendary beasts were brought to life in this vast beast-taming world as Fang Mu flipped through the Book of Starry Space in his hands. As such, Fang Mu embarked on his unique journey of becoming a beast creator.

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?

Trapped in a locked concrete room with no memory, Lukas awakens to a chilling note: “You have 24 hours to confess.” A raspy voice from a rusted speaker delivers cryptic clues every hour, each one unraveling a dark past he can’t fully grasp—blood-stained hands, a river’s edge, and the faint echo of a scream. Amid the chaos of his fractured mind, one name shines through the fog: Raisa, a woman tied to him by love, betrayal, or something far worse. As glimpses of her warmth clash with visions of violence, Lukas struggles to piece together the truth. Is he a victim, a killer, or a pawn in a game he doesn’t understand? With time slipping away, the line between guilt and innocence blurs, and the final confession may leave more questions than answers—about Raisa, about himself, and about the door that waits beyond the 24th hour.

He steps closer, his golden eyes unreadable. "You're trembling." Vera scoffs. "Yeah well, near death experiences tend to do that." His fingers brushes her wrist, light and careful. "You're not dead." "Yet" He exhales sharply. "Not ever, if I can help it." ~~~~~~ "Not all shields are meant to protect." Vera's life wasn't supposed to be this complicated. One moment, she's just trying to keep her head down, and the next, ghosts are literally out to kill her. Yeah, you read that right-ghosts. The kind that don't wait for midnight to mess with you. Then there's him. He's got this otherworldly vibe, like he just walked out of a cursed fairytale. His jawline? Sharp enough to cut through glass. His expression? Colder than your ex's texts. He doesn't talk much. And let's not forget his weird habit of snapping his fingers to conjure up some invisible shield. Who even does that? When their paths cross, Vera doesn't know what to think. Is he a friend? A foe? Or just someone who's really good at staring into your soul? Whatever the case, he is impossible to ignore, no matter how hard she tries. This is not your average love story, if you can even call it that. Who can you trust when everyone has a hidden agenda? And how do you fight a war you didn't even know you were part of? One thing's for sure: life's about to get very complicated.

… “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.”

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

Across a lifetime wandering the rivers and lakes, stories of ghostly folklore and mysterious mountain legends have always haunted the whispers of the people. Tales of spectral beings and wilderness deities spread far and wide, as varied as the shadows of the wild. Among these tales exists a rare kind of mystic—one who buries the dead, selects auspicious gravesites, divines fates, unravels celestial secrets, banishes evil spirits, navigates the underworld, and saves souls from calamity. This is the Yin-Yang Master (阴阳先生), a figure straddling the boundary between light and darkness, bound by duty to mediate the realms of the living and the dead. As bizarre events unfold around him, cursed feng shui sites emerge like silent threats, and desperate souls seek his aid, witness how he wields the ancient arts of yin and yang to confront the unknown. From haunted valleys to spectral encounters, follow his path through a world where every step could tip the scales between salvation and ruin…

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?

When justice fails, vengeance takes its place. After his daughter Vanessa suffers a tragic fate at the hands of those she trusted, Horris turns to the one thing more powerful than the law—something ancient, something forbidden. With a single curse, he condemns the world to a slow, merciless death. No one is spared. A nameless plague spreads, twisting flesh, corrupting minds, and reducing order to chaos. As civilization crumbles, the truth becomes clear: this is no ordinary disease. It is retribution. And in a world where the guilty walk free, no one is truly innocent. ... Hours Later… Darius arrived at the hospital, and what he saw terrified him. Dozens of people lay writhing in agony, blood gushing from every opening in their bodies. Reporters, paramedics, and police officers surrounded the area, trying to make sense of the outbreak. “We’re here live at Stanbridge National Hospital, where it appears a deadly disease has broken out,” a reporter said, speaking into the camera. “Symptoms include uncontrollable screaming and severe bleeding from the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.” Darius’ heart pounded. His mind kept flashing back to Horris’ curse. The Doombringer. He scanned the scene and finally spotted Betty, sitting in an ambulance. Stephan lay unconscious on a stretcher beside her. He rushed forward, but the paramedics blocked his path. “That’s my wife!” he protested. “I need to see if she’s okay!” “Sir, now’s not the time,” a paramedic said. “There’s an outbreak, and we have no idea how it spreads. For your safety—and for everyone else’s—we advise you to leave immediately.” “Please, I have to see them,” Darius begged. Before the paramedic could respond, Darius noticed something crawling on the man’s shoulder. “There’s something on you—” The paramedic turned his head—just as the worm leaped onto his neck. The second it burrowed into his skin, the man’s body seized up. A strangled scream tore from his lips as blood exploded from his eyes, mouth, and nose. Darius staggered back in horror. Everywhere he looked, people were screaming. Even the reporter who had been live was now convulsing on the ground, her camera abandoned beside her. A single word echoed in Darius’ mind. Doombringer.

A TEACHER GOES TO A HAUNTED SCHOOL BUT HE NEVER COMES BACK SO THE STUDENTS WANTED TO KNOW WHATS HAPPENING AND THEN>1 GO READ IT BOY.

The story of ten magnificent beings. Merged and living in the same world. Despite their big differences and history. Samuel took the initiative to lead their team for a common purpose. And they are the first ever unity that came from both sides, either from evil or good. In this story, you will find how they will relate to and learn each other's culture. ᴅᴀᴛᴇ sᴛᴀʀᴛᴇᴅ: 09/03/22

"THE WORLD IS GOING TO END IN THE NEXT 1 HOUR." That’s it. No explanations. No solutions. Just a death sentence for the entire planet. And with those words, the world went mad. Screams filled the streets. Cars crashed, fires raged, prayers turned into sobs. People begged, fought, held onto the ones they loved—while others ran, desperate for one last chance to be with the person that mattered most. Karan was in Lonavala. Supriya was in Mumbai. Two hours apart. But they had only one. The roads were jammed, the world was falling apart, but he didn’t care. He had to get to her. If it meant running until his legs gave out, stealing a bike, dodging through riots and flames—so be it. He just wanted to see her. One last time. And Supriya? She wasn’t going to wait. If he was running to her, she would run to him. Even if it was impossible. Even if time was against them. They weren’t trying to escape the end. They weren’t trying to survive. They just wanted to reach each other. To hold each other. Just once. Before everything disappeared. One hour. A dying world. Two people fighting against time itself. Will they make it? Or will the end come before they do? The countdown has begun.

[WARNING: MATURED CONTENT INSIDE THIS NOVEL. IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE, DON'T READ THIS ONE. ELSE, YOU'RE AT YOUR OWN RISK.] She was a simple girl with unimaginable dreams although she has always been looked down upon by the people around her. She emerged from a middle-class family, she lost her mother as a toddler which compelled her father to remarry. Some years after the marriage, Mr. Fazer died, he left the young little girl with her siblings and a stepmother... Annabel was forced to provide for the family since what her father left for them wasn't enough to take care of the family. She often finds herself in adversity that left her in a dilemma. ********* Months later, She met a dying lad on the roadside who was ambushed by his rivals and was left there to die. Annabel froze at the spot when she saw the dying lad covered in cold blood. After she regained herself, she scurried over to help the young man, people who saw the scenario helped her and they took him to the hospital. ********* a year later (scene 1) She was sad, hurt, and depressed. She was a mess and was in her most vulnerable state. "Young Lady, why are you sitting alone in the dark? Don't you know it's unsafe for you?" Derrick Markham said. "What difference would it make? Is it not better to die or be taken advantage of by a stranger than someone close to you?" Annabel said. "I don't know where you're driving at but it's not safe for you to be out here." "Where do you live, let me take you home.?" Derrick inquired "Why do you ask, did they send you here?" She asked. She gulped down the beer she was holding. Most of the beer spilled on her dress, only a few went in. "Well, I will have to sit here with you, if you're unwilling to go home right now." Derrick Markham said and sat close to her. "Hey! what are you doing? Go! get lost!" "I'm not leaving you here." He firmly said "And why is that?" She queried "Because there are many wolves out there waiting for the right opportunity to devour you." He said "And why do you care? you don't know me. What would you benefit from this gesture?" she inquired. "You don't need to know someone before helping them." He said. ********* (scene 2) She was comfortably lying down half-naked on a cozy bed covered with a quilt. The morning sun rays forced their way into the room through the curtain openings and woke her up. "OMG! what happened here?" "Where am I? whose house is this?" "And how did I spend the night here?" She kept asking herself these questions without getting any answers in return... Just then the door was pushed open by a man with a tray in his hands that contains different dishes... She has a conflicted look on her face...

Eighteen-year-old Luv ordinary life shatters when a brutal alien invasion descends, turning his world into chaos. He witnesses his mother's horrific death at the hands of the invaders, a trauma that leaves him reeling. Forced to flee, he joins terrified survivors in a cold, damp bunker, surrounded by the silent cries of traumatized children. The world he knew is gone, replaced by a terrifying new reality of alien destruction. He must now navigate this nightmare, grappling with grief and fear, as humanity faces an overwhelming threat.

Unexpectedly, Chen Hansheng, a social elite and diamond bachelor, was reborn and woke up as a senior high school graduate. Chen Hansheng at the crossroads is also hesitating. Who should he choose between treasure girl Shen Youchu and Bai Yueguang Xiao Rongyu? The ceiling of urban rebirth novels, a love guide that young people must not miss!

When Elias Mercer wakes up in a hospital with no memory, covered in blood, and holding a cryptic note, his life takes an unexpected turn. Unable to recall his past, Elias is thrust into a world of conspiracy, manipulation, and supernatural forces. A mysterious woman claims to be his only ally, revealing that Elias’s memories have been erased as part of an ancient project by the Council—a powerful, secretive organization that has been pulling the strings behind history’s most significant events for centuries. As Elias starts to uncover the truth about his past, he learns that he’s not just a victim of the Council’s mind-altering experiments—he is the key to stopping them. But the more he remembers, the more dangerous his situation becomes. The Council will stop at nothing to eliminate him, and the line between friend and foe begins to blur as Elias is forced to confront his own identity and the dark secrets he’s been buried under. In a race against time, Elias must navigate a world where nothing is what it seems, uncovering hidden truths about the supernatural, crime, and his own fractured psyche. As the Vanishing Hour—the moment of ultimate reckoning—approaches, Elias must decide whether to embrace the past he can’t remember or fight against the forces that want to rewrite everything he is.

A Haunting Melody follows Eleanor as she returns to Ashbourne, a village trapped in time and haunted by shadows. Her homecoming stirs old memories and awakens The Echo—a sinister entity that thrives on sacrifices and erases the very existence of its victims. Eleanor’s mother once protected her from this fate by offering herself, but The Echo’s curse was never truly broken. As Eleanor uncovers the truth about her family’s legacy and the village’s dark pact, she faces the horrifying realization that she is the last link in a cycle of sacrifice and memory. To save herself and the village, she must confront The Echo, accept her destiny as the new Keeper, and carry the burden of the erased souls. But breaking the curse might mean losing herself to the shadows forever.

"When your bride candidate is a godkiller, a cyberghost, and the paradox of time itself, the countdown to the wedding becomes the death knell for humanity." Archaeologist Alex Carter never imagined that a mysterious crystal he dug up in Turkey would be a betrothal gift from an ancient god. With the 72-hour countdown burned into his retina, three "brides" from parallel worlds force their way into his life: Lilith, the memory witch of Eternal Night City, the red-headed death who weaves traps with the fragments of other people's lives; Elena, the mechanical wanted criminal of Cyberyuan Ruins, a dark humorist whose brain has been replaced by 30% of the ancient god's tentacles; The paradoxical samurai Michiko of Sakura Knife country, the evil god suppressed by the family for generations is the object she must marry. In this twisted doomsday engagement, Alex discovers an even harsher truth: Each "bride" is a carefully nurtured switch for the end of the world by the ancient gods, and he is just a breathing chip in the gods' game plate.

I got a job as a dormitory supervisor at a women's dorm in a university, but the enthusiasm of the girls seemed a bit... unnatural. Midnight sobs, a burning dorm room, a room that doesn't exist—deep within my memories lies a bizarre and eerie world. The night is deep, the dream unfinished. The mountain spirit blows out the lantern—where shall the wandering souls find their way home?

Siapa yang sangka, Chen Hansheng, seorang elite masyarakat dan bujangan idaman, tiba-tiba terlahir kembali dan bangun sebagai lulusan SMA? Di persimpangan hidupnya, Chen Hansheng juga bingung: gadis harta karun Shen Youchu atau cinta pertama yang nggak terlupakan, Xiao Rongyu—siapa yang harus dia pilih? Ini adalah puncaknya novel rebirth urban, penuh kisah cinta yang bikin hati deg-degan dan nggak bisa lepas! Sebuah kisah yang wajib banget dibaca sama anak muda yang nggak mau ketinggalan cerita cinta penuh drama dan pilihan sulit!

When you've lived a life veiled by the most mediocre illusions, the highs and lows that eventually confront you feel even more impactful. This story is of a boy, who unbeknownst to himself, is a catalyst in a war much grander than his troubles, and even his existence. Leaving behind a mother who challenged forces beyond her comprehension, for a lineage that hasn't seen the light ever since it stepped into the abyss. This is a journey of discovery, love, deceit, and pursuit of the truth.

For Nilu, life has always been simple—her family and her job. But losing a necklace unearths deeply buried, supernatural memories from her past. Now, ghosts lurk in every shadow, and a creature from her worst nightmares is always just behind her, breathing down her neck. As the line between the living and the dead blurs, how will she navigate her daily life… when death itself seems to be watching?

Detective Katashi Kurayama has seen it all—until now. When a string of grisly murders shakes the city again, Katashi is drawn into the mind of a cold-blooded serial killer whose brutality is matched only by his elusiveness. But as Katashi digs deeper, he uncovers a chilling truth: the killer is just the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface lies a sprawling underworld of organized crime, corrupt officials, and dark secrets that stretch far beyond anything Katashi ever imagined. Now, he must navigate a deadly web of lies and deceit, where every step could be his last. The hunt for the killer has become a race against time to take down an empire of evil—or lose everything in the process. With all these confusions , he steps in, to bring to light the answers which lies BEYOND DARKNESS.. A question shed in dark and blood, "who is the DEVIL OF THE WITCHING HOUR?"