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Seth Kaelthorn was supposed to die. Beaten. Humiliated. Forced to devour his own mother’s flesh. But his suffering was only the beginning. In the depths of his despair, something ancient called to him. A force born of fear, bound by hunger, and clothed in nightmares. A voice whispered from the abyss—Vorrath, the Dread Beast. And Seth listened. Now, he walks the line between human and monster. Every wound only feeds his power. Every death draws him deeper into madness. With a system designed to make him suffer and a mind slowly unraveling into something unrecognizable, he will claw his way to the top. Because he is no longer a man. He is fear itself.

Hello everyone. I'm the creator of the horror short story collection *We Are the Fear*. For me, creating this work is like embarking on an exciting journey to explore the dark corners deep within the human soul. It's also a fantastical adventure of translating the thrilling inspirations surging in my heart into words. For a long time, the horror genre has had an irresistible appeal to me. The unknown and dangers lurking beneath the surface of daily life always stir up my boundless imagination. Many moments in life, whether it's the eerie shadow cast by an ancient building or the sudden strange sounds in the dead of night, can become the sparks for my creation, lighting the fuse of one terrifying story after another. I'm enthusiastic about excavating the most hidden and fragile parts of human nature. In my opinion, the complexity of human nature is an inexhaustible wellspring for horror stories. Everyone has seeds of fear within. It could be the fear of loneliness, the worry about loss, or the awe of unknown forces. I attempt to amplify these emotions in my works, placing them in extreme situations to showcase the diverse reactions of human nature in the face of fear. Each story in *We Are the Fear* is a painstakingly crafted crystallization of horror. I'm dedicated to creating an atmosphere that can make readers' hearts pound and send chills down their spines. Starting with environmental descriptions, I use delicate strokes to sketch out gloomy scenes, enabling readers to feel as if they're on the scene and experience the chilling sensation that rushes towards them. Then, I delve into the characters' inner worlds, depicting their psychological changes when confronted with horror, so that readers can truly empathize with the characters' fear and despair. When it comes to the narrative rhythm, I strive to achieve a proper balance. I artfully set suspense, keeping readers in a state of high tension and curiosity throughout the reading process, eager to uncover the mystery. And at appropriate times, I slow down the pace, giving readers a brief moment of respite while inadvertently planting new foreshadows to prepare for the next onslaught of fear. I hope this book can bring readers an ultimate horror experience. While reading, they can feel the excitement of an adrenaline rush, and after closing the book, they can sink into profound contemplation about human nature and the unknown. *We Are the Fear* is not merely a collection of stories; it's a testament to my love and pursuit of horror literature. I hope it can touch the unique perception of horror deep within each reader's heart.

In a world where the balance of life and death is sacred, Niko is different. He does not fear the darkness, he is drawn to it. Unlike the warriors, blacksmiths, and farmers of his village, he craves knowledge, the kind hidden in forgotten tomes and whispered by the dead. One stormy night, he finds a chained book in the depths of the forest a book that should not exist. The moment he touches it, his fate is sealed. Marked by an ancient power, hunted by forces beyond his understanding, Niko embarks on a journey that will take him from a mere scholar of the dark arts to a wielder of reality itself. But power comes at a price. The deeper he delves, the more he realizes that something watches from beyond the veil of existence, waiting… for him. When the light of the world begins to fracture and forgotten gods stir, Niko must make a choice: become the villain history will fear or the last hope of a world on the brink of ruin. The chains have been broken. The darkness calls. Will he answer?

Soul System Online...] [Vengeful Spirit Detected] Zero was once a legend a warrior feared and respected across the land, an SSS-ranked hero at the peak of power. But even the strongest are not immune to betrayal. His so-called allies turned against him, casting him into oblivion. Now, he lingers as a vengeful spirit, unable to move on, his legend seemingly forgotten. But fate isn’t done with him yet. When a mysterious boy with the rare ability to see and communicate with spirits crosses his path, Zero sees a chance for revenge and maybe even redemption. Armed with the enigmatic Soul System, he will carve a new path, defying death itself. The world thinks it has seen the last of him. They couldn’t be more wrong. The SSS-Ranked Troublemaker has returned. And this time, nothing will stop him.

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

In a galaxy ruled by order, chaos is a force both feared and forbidden. Yet, for Nero, chaos is the key to ultimate power. Scarred by a tragic past and driven by an insatiable hunger for strength, he will stop at nothing to seize it. He steals, destroys, and kills without hesitation, carving a path of devastation in his relentless pursuit of immortality. With the ancient Polykenas at his command—beings born from chaos itself—Nero has discovered a way to harness the untapped energy of fallen worlds. His empire grows, and his enemies fall before him. But as he edges closer to godhood, the question remains: Will he control the chaos, or will it consume him? In this dark tale of power and ambition, even the gods will tremble before the strongest of immortals.

A thousand years ago, the world shattered. Mana surged into existence, rewriting reality itself. Dungeons tore through the land, birthing monstrous horrors, while beasts mutated under the influence of Primordial Ki, evolving into unstoppable apex predators. Humanity was on the brink of annihilation—until the Awakened emerged, wielding supernatural power to defy extinction. Yet, in this brutal new world, strength reigns supreme, and weakness is a death sentence. Amidst it all, Azvoid Larkson—a nameless figure among the countless struggling to survive—awakens a power beyond reason. A power tied to ancient, forgotten dragons—beasts feared even by the strongest Awakened. With each battle, he ascends. With every dragon he tames, his legend grows. In a world where only the strong thrive, how far can one man rise?

--- Eternal Dream: The Infinite Trial Eden D. Souldrake—E—wakes up in an infinite cycle of reincarnation, death, and brutal trials. With no fate, no limits, and an insatiable hunger to experience everything, he carves his own path through forgotten legends, eldritch horrors, and cosmic gods. Where others struggle, he thrives. Where others fear, he laughs. Where others seek escape, he embraces the madness. From wielding the weakest skills to surpassing divine authorities, from battling forgotten gods to rewriting reality itself—Eden will break every rule of existence. But as he ascends, something beyond the Dream begins to awaken. And when the final Trial arrives… will he be the dreamer, or the one being dreamed? ---

In a world where Taming Beasts determine strength and destiny, Leonhardt Valtara is reborn as the heir of the most feared villainous family in history. The Valtaras are ruthless, powerful, and utterly devoted to their own—especially to Leonhardt, their beloved son. But his greatest surprise? He is married to Celestia Nightshade—the Number One Villain, a peerless beauty, and the most genius Taming Beast Master of her generation. Feared by the world, Celestia wields unmatched power, yet behind closed doors, she is the most doting wife, willing to burn kingdoms if it means protecting Leonhardt. However, fate has already written his downfall. The original protagonist, Rael Ascarion, a rising hero, is destined to gather allies, defeat the villains, and restore “justice.” By his side is Evelyn Astralis, the heroine meant to love him. According to the original story, Leonhardt and Celestia are fated to lose. But why should he follow a script that leads to his destruction? With his reincarnated knowledge, Celestia’s overwhelming power, and his first beast, Ironhorn, the Indomitable Rhino, Leonhardt will crush fate itself and carve his own path. If the world wants him to be a villain… Then he will become the greatest villain of all time.

For centuries, celestial beings have walked the Earth—not as saviors, but as tempters. Angels are neither merciful nor kind; they exist to test human will, to lure mortals into the depths of desire, and to claim their surrender as trophies. Each conquest strengthens them, feeding their celestial essence, binding them ever closer to the heavens. But to fail? To fail is to fall. Selene is among the most feared and revered—a temptress sculpted from divinity itself, a whisper of sin wrapped in celestial beauty. She has never known defeat, never tasted resistance. When she tries to ensnare Damien, a brooding yet kind-hearted musician, she expects him to succumb as all others have before him. A glance, a touch, a breath laced with unearthly allure—he should be hers.

The Duskthrone Legacy "There are names that should never be spoken... and one who could name what even gods fear." The Duskthrone Dukedom—a name draped in shadows and sealed behind centuries of silence—stands as a throne untouched by time. The Duskthrone family, bound by a lineage older than kingdoms, carries powers whispered to be the remnants of something lost to the gods themselves. They are the Keepers of the Nameless Truths, those who defy the laws of existence with powers capable of rewriting reality itself. Few dare to question the Duskthrone bloodline, for those who do often find their very names erased from memory. Its heir, Asher Duskthrone, emerges from the depths of isolation, his existence a whispered legend among nobles, a secret buried beneath fear and reverence. Few have seen him. Fewer still dare to speak his name. Behind his cold, unreadable gaze lies something the world cannot fathom—a power neither wholly mortal nor bound by divine law. The Eidolon Pantheon, those who carved existence from the void, turn their eyes toward him from behind veils of eternity. There are laws even gods must obey... but there are older truths—nameless, formless—that stir beneath the surface of reality. Whispers speak of Genesis bound to Origin—a power both before creation and beyond it—buried within Asher's very soul. The blood of Duskthrone carries the weight of unwritten names, a force that could name what even gods fear... or erase what was never meant to exist. Yet even Asher himself is blind to what lies dormant within him—his power waiting, watching, bound by chains unseen until the moment the world forces him to awaken. There are ancient prophecies scattered across forgotten texts—verses forbidden by divine decree—hinting at a voice that will rise from mortal flesh. A voice that speaks not of what is, but of what could have been... and what should never be. Those who stand too close to him feel the pull of something they cannot name—an absence where existence frays at the edges. The gods watch in silence, bound by their own fear. What will happen when that voice begins to stir? When Asher Duskthrone speaks— The world will listen... and the gods will tremble. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[DING! DING!! DING!!!] [System Activated… Welcome, Host! Congratulations, you have been chosen by the Bloodborn Evolution System.] [DING! New Mission Loading… Steal a bloodline to survive.] - Reward: Unlock Evolution Path [Congratulations! You have stolen your first bloodline. WARNING: This is a CRIME punishable by EXECUTION! ESCAPE IMMEDIATELY…] Kain Voss was nothing but a Lowborn outcast, mocked for his lack of a bloodline in a world where power determines fate. His dreams of proving himself were shattered when he was nearly crushed by destiny itself—until the Bloodborn Evolution System awakened within him. Now, he is on the run. Hunted. Feared. Marked for death. But with each battle, he grows stronger. Each kill fuels his evolution. And soon… the hunters will become the hunted.

The protagonist awakens in an endless void, surrounded by silence and darkness. A strange feeling of emptiness fills him, yet he doesn’t feel fear. It is as if everything has lost its meaning. Is he dead? Or is this the beginning of something else? He wonders, but finds no answer. His memories are foggy and fragmented. He was a 21-year-old student, leading an isolated life, knowing only books and wild animals. His world was quiet, dark, as if life itself was absent from his awareness. Then, in a moment of clarity, he finds himself somewhere else. But is it a place? Or just a thought he is floating in? Deep within an icy cave, surrounded by shattered bones, stands a massive statue of an ancient ice dragon guarding two mysterious eggs. Something in this scene pulls him in, as if the cave isn’t just a place, but the very heart of darkness itself. Is he still alive? Or merely a reflection of an old idea, one he no longer remembers?

Trapped in a factory that breathes like a living nightmare, Nathan unravels a truth darker than fear itself. The shadows whisper his name, twisting memories of his parents into haunting illusions. You were always meant to return. The walls pulse, the air hums with unseen terror. Something ancient is waiting, watching. But Nathan isn’t here to be consumed—he’s here to end it. As the whispers rise to a deafening crescendo, one question remains: Will he escape, or become part of the horror?

She was born different. He was labeled evil and cold. But they weren’t the monsters the world believed them to be. Rose was feared from the moment she took her first breath—an outcast marked by her strange and unnatural aura. Hated, hunted, and shunned, she grew up in the shadows, carrying the weight of a destiny she didn’t understand. She was special, too special, the one ordained to bring chaos to Heaven, Earth, and Hell alike—the true god the worlds refused to accept. Lucifer was the lord of Hell, feared and despised by all, a being defined by darkness and cruelty. Yet, even he wasn’t immune to curiosity. The moment he saw Rose, something shifted—a fascination he couldn’t ignore. What began as mere intrigue turned into something far more dangerous: love. But love between the devil and a girl destined for destruction was never meant to be simple. Heaven’s forces, terrified of Rose’s power, would stop at nothing to destroy her, and Hell itself began to tremble under the weight of her growing strength. As the boundaries between worlds crumble and the lines between savior and destroyer blur, Rose and Lucifer must face a truth neither of them can escape. She was born different. He was labeled evil. Together, they are unstoppable.

He was never defeated. He was never sealed. He simply lost interest… A being so powerful that even gods erased him from history. A force so absolute that time itself refused to remember. But now, something has changed. The Forgotten One has stirred. His generals awaken. His decree is spoken. The gods—those who thought themselves eternal—tremble. But the end has only begun. ---

--- In a world where technology and mysticism intertwine, Dante Kieran wakes up to a reality altered beyond recognition. A mysterious artifact has bonded with him, rewriting his destiny and unlocking powers beyond human comprehension. Hunted by secret organizations, feared by the elite, and drawn into a battle older than time itself, Dante must navigate a treacherous path of betrayal, ambition, and forbidden knowledge. Alongside three breathtakingly powerful women—each harboring secrets of their own—he will uncover the truth behind the artifact, his past, and the cosmic forces at play. But power comes with a price, and as the line between hero and villain blurs, Dante must decide: Will he be humanity’s savior or its destruction? The Genesis has begun. ---

The past is not set in stone. Neither is her future. For centuries, the Arcane Accord has erased Arcanists from existence—mages capable of bending reality itself. Their names were forgotten. Their power outlawed. Their legacy buried. Aria Moonshadow should have been lost to time. Born from two forbidden bloodlines—a mother who shouldn’t exist and a Demon Lord feared by all—she was never meant to awaken her magic. But when an ancient artifact whispers her name, the System presents her with a choice: remain bound to the fate others designed for her… or become an Arcanist. She chooses power. Now, the world hunts her. The magic within her is unstable, unnatural—hungry. Shadows move at her command, echoes of the past call to her, and something ancient stirs in her blood. Hunted for what she is, Aria must uncover the truth of her lineage and the secrets of the System itself before history is rewritten—and she is erased from it forever.

After the Great War, humanity found itself at the very bottom. Mankind was no longer the top of the food chain. They found themselves building walls, digging inside the earth, cowering in fear. Mankind salvaged, killed, raped and did anything and everything that assured their survival. The world was dead. And so were the Morals. Ron, reincarnates in this unfortunate world with no idea.

Lucian met an unexpected and absurd demise—killed by a celestial’s baby toy. Reincarnated into a new world, he found himself reborn as a Mind Flayer, a creature feared for its mastery over minds and its insatiable hunger for control. In this unfamiliar realm, where power dictated survival, he faced a choice—would he become a villain, shaping the world through domination and fear? Would he seek redemption, carving out a path of his own? Or would he walk a path beyond the notions of good and evil, indulging in the chaos of existence itself? Only time would tell.

Dominic Hayes and Alyssa;The Fears of a Billionaire. Dominic Hayes, a self-made billionaire and CEO of one of the world’s most powerful tech conglomerates, lives a life most could only dream of. From his towering penthouse in New York City, he commands vast empires of wealth and influence, shaping the future with every decision he makes. To the world, he is untouchable a man who has everything. But power comes with enemies. When Dominic receives a cryptic message “I know what you did” his perfect world begins to fracture. Shadows from his past resurface, none more haunting than Andrew Cole, a former rival whose company Dominic crushed in his ruthless ascent. Andrew vanished after his downfall, but now, it seems, he has returned. And he is not alone. As Dominic races to uncover who is behind the threats, the lines between business, betrayal, and obsession blur. His empire begins to crumble, his most trusted allies turn against him, and the paranoia sets in. Even Alyssa the one person who has always stood by his side becomes a question mark in his unraveling mind. But Alyssa isn’t just his wife. She is his anchor, his sharpest ally, and the only one who truly knows the man beneath the billion-dollar empire. As Dominic spirals deeper into the mystery, Alyssa fights to pull him back from the edge even as dark forces conspire to tear them apart. With danger closing in from every direction, Dominic must confront the ghosts of his past before they destroy his future. In a high-stakes game of deception and revenge, love may be his only salvation or the final trap that brings him to his knees.

Synopsis: "What do you do when given the power of creation itself, only to be forced into an ultimatum—wipe out everything or let the ones you love be erased?" For Lucian Raizel Delmar, the answer is simple: Neither. In a world ruled by Syndicates, where Rift-born monstrosities known as Phantasms run rampant and humanity's survival depends on the elite Wave Riders, Lucian is nothing but an anomaly. A boy with no Aether Core, no Gift, and no future—just another weakling in a system that only values power. Until, on the eve of his departure from Genesis Academy, something inside him wakes up. A presence. A force. A Sea deeper than existence itself. Suddenly, the prey becomes the predator. The one who was overlooked becomes the one who cannot be ignored. As Lucian's abilities evolve at a terrifying rate, secrets buried beneath reality begin to surface—secrets about the Genesis Sea, the Rifts, and the gods that watch from above. The world isn’t as it seems. And neither is he. Now, hunted by enemies seen and unseen, Lucian refuses to bow to fate. If the world wants him to be a pawn, he’ll become the hand that tips the board. If the gods dare to force his hand, he’ll remind them why monsters fear the deep. "They thought they could choose for me. Control me. Shape my path. But the thing about tides?" "They don’t ask for permission. They consume."

Life had been nothing but pain for him. And so, he chose to escape it. But death was not the end. It was only the beginning. Now, trapped in a world woven from nightmares, Arda must navigate through horror stories brought to life. Each encounter is a test, every shadow hides a secret, and the price of failure is far worse than death. But beyond the terror, a single hope remains—his ultimate wish. Can he endure long enough without losing himself ARAF: Araf is a term in Islamic and mystical terminology that refers to a transitional state or an in-between realm, neither Heaven nor Hell. It symbolizes a sense of limbo, uncertainty, and being caught between two worlds.

All the elements are grouped together, bringing their representative and choosing multiple successors. For they are to faced against the devastative power of thunder itself, with the heat many times greater than the Sun's itself. What could the master of thunder do, and what will he bring for those who betrayed him and his master!.

Ethan Cross was a king in his own right—ruthless, brilliant, and feared. But betrayal came swift and brutal, leaving him bleeding out in a cold alley, his empire stolen by men too weak to claim it themselves. Then a voice, dark and seductive, offered him a choice: Die forgotten… or rise anew. Ethan awakens in a new world—not as himself, but as Damien Voss, the infamous Dark Overlord of Eclipsed Destiny, a villain fated to die at the hands of the so-called hero. But this time, the story won’t go as written. Armed with the Harem Domination System, he gains strength through conquest—each woman he claims granting him unimaginable power. In a world where men are weak and women rule, Damien is the only exception—a force both feared and desired. As he bends noblewomen, warrior queens, and divine priestesses to his will, he reshapes his fate, rewriting the game itself. But the original protagonist still lurks in the shadows, and the gods who scripted this world will not accept their villain taking the throne so easily. In a world of power and passion, Damien Voss will take everything. Because this time, the Dark Overlord doesn’t fall.He reigns.

--- Eternal Paradox Xylem Shion once ruled all of existence, yet even at the peak, he felt empty. When a forgotten voice calls out to him—"Save me..."—he awakens in a world where time itself shifts around him. Stripped of his ultimate power, Xylem embarks on a journey to reclaim his strength and rescue Elysia Valtara, his lost love. But as he unravels the mysteries of his past, he discovers a terrifying truth—Elysia is the reincarnation of the Saint of Eternity, and an entity beyond existence itself is pulling the strings. With fate against him and an enemy that even gods fear, Xylem has only one answer. "Then I’ll rewrite the verse itself."

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......

Aarya’s life was a dream on the surface—wealth, love, and a perfect engagement to Veer, the man she thought she knew. But on the night of her engagement, cracks began to show. A mysterious stranger whispered truths she wasn’t ready to hear, and a single glance at Veer’s secretive smile shattered her illusion of happiness. As secrets unravel and betrayals come to light, Aarya finds herself trapped in a web of deception, love, and revenge. Every truth she uncovers pushes her deeper into a mystery that threatens not just her heart but her life itself. And amidst it all, the stranger she once feared may be the only one who can save her—or destroy her completely. In a world where love and lies walk hand in hand, Aarya must decide: will she cling to the comforting lie or risk everything for the painful truth?