Scary Sounds In The Ocean

In the wake of tragedy, Jack Hayes struggles to cope with the devastating loss of his younger brother, Ethan "The Viper" Hayes, who dies in a brutal MMA fight against the reigning state champion, Rico "The Beast" Martinez. While the match is ruled an accident, Jack is haunted by the belief that foul play led to Ethan's untimely death. Consumed by grief and anger, he grapples with feelings of helplessness and guilt. In his search for closure, Jack decides to enter the world of MMA—not for revenge, but to find peace and honor Ethan's memory. Under the mentorship of Lena, a seasoned fighter with her own troubled past, Jack begins a grueling training regimen that tests his physical and mental limits. As he fights through local circuits, he discovers the camaraderie and resilience of fellow fighters, all of whom share their own struggles and stories of loss. As Jack rises through the ranks, he adopts the persona of "The Ghost," channeling his brother's spirit and seeking to transform his pain into strength. But as he gains recognition, the specter of Rico looms larger, culminating in a high-stakes tournament that could earn Jack the chance to face the man he holds responsible for Ethan’s death. In the climactic battle, Jack confronts not just Rico, but the internal demons that have plagued him since the tragedy. As he fights for redemption, he learns that true strength lies in embracing the past and that finding peace is a journey, not a destination. "The Ghost of the Ring" is a powerful tale of grief, resilience, and the transformative power of sport, exploring the delicate balance between revenge and healing in the unforgiving world of mixed martial arts.

"She stopped me from coming to the wedding!" "It's because she loved you and did not want me to marry you." "Do you think I'll trust you again? You liar!" He bellowed but he had believed her.

Check out my other novels - |Arpious of the Planes| |The Rise of Quetzalcoatl| |My Ares System| -- Same Universe - |Warlock of War: My Ares System| |Warlock of Wisdom: My Odin System| -- It was an enormous tsunami that completely covered the sky, and due to its dark water, the sun had been blocked out. A sense of despair ran through everybody as they looked towards the peaked wave quickly crashing down. But was I the only one who noticed the massive sea monster lurking towards the front of the wave? CRASH [Requirments Met] [System has been chosen] [Your god has been selected] [System Granted] [Poseidon System is being installed] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter - @equuipwebnovel Discord - equuip#6686 -- Cover Art was made by the wonderful sayerrri! twitter: sayeri_fe https://www.deviantart.com/sayerrri

Akane Shimizu, a determined young woman in her 20s, found herself walking into a mysterious forest in search of her missing sister, Aruka. Believing that the River of Souls holds the key to her sister's disappearance.

My new family was different from all the expectations I had imagined; they loved me and treated me with kindness. Memories of my previous life began to return to me in flashes. In my past life, I was not an ordinary person; I was a man with vast ambitions, someone deeply immersed in knowledge and power. A world I knew through reading a fantasy novel. I am a villain; I was a villain in my past life, and here I am, reborn as a rich villain in a novel I read in my previous life.

"The Ghost In The Crater" is a gripping tale of resilience, friendship, and the unyielding human spirit. Set in a close-knit community, the story unfolds after a tragic night of intoxication and violence that leads to the disappearance of Alex, a beloved friend. The events of that night, concealed by guilt and fear, haunt the lives of those involved. Driven by haunting dreams of Alex's spirit, Emma, his best friend's youngest sister, embarks on a courageous quest for truth and justice. With unwavering determination, she unravels the web of lies and deceit, confronting the guilty parties and demanding accountability. As Emma's pursuit unfolds, she faces immense challenges and danger, but her courage and resilience inspire others to join her cause. The echoes of the crater reverberate through the community, exposing the darkness that had long been concealed d. Through Emma's journey, the community begins to heal, but the truth comes at a cost. Emma grapples with the complexities of human nature, and her perception of the world is forever changed. Yet, she finds strength in the enduring bond with Alex's spirit and the allies who rally behind her. "The Ghost In Crater" is a story that reminds us of the power of truth and justice, even in the face of the darkest of times. It celebrates the strength of friendship, the resilience of the human spirit, and the importance of facing the consequences of our actions. The legacy of this tale endures, serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration for generations to come.

Have you ever wondered how a person who was supposed to be dead was walking in front of you? Or why you are trapped in a mysterious paranormal game and the rules that are set in place to protect you are falling apart, or maybe you just want a short spine chilling tale to end the day? Have you ever just thought about paranormal things? Most people will tell you they are nonsense but here, we will learn about all the paranormal with you. But be warned, some of these tales are true...

a gamer is thrust into a new world out of nowhere a world he could only dream of before with magic, kingdoms even a bit of technology anything he could think of how will he use his new found power in this world will this world change for the better or worse can he break the habits that have become ingrained into his very being come along and find out on this wild adventure in a universe of fantasy and magic

Hati Who Was Just A Newly Graduated Teen Got Reincarnated With A Classic System And Became The God Of The Ocean. Follow Hati In His Journey To Godhood There May Be Struggles On The Way But Hati Can Get Through It. Be Warned English Is Not My First Language And I Just Made This For Fun.

This story unfolds the love affair between a Taiwanese girl named Sophie and a French baron, Nathan. Driven by her passion for France and her admiration for Nathan, Sophie ventures to France alone. In France, she encounters a series of misfortunes, including losing her luggage and being robbed, but ultimately receives help from Anna and finds employment at Nathan's estate. Nathan is the president of Dino Wine Cellar, a prominent figure in the global wine market. Sophie gradually adapts to life at the estate, although she often finds herself in awkward situations due to cultural differences and her own minor mistakes. As time passes, the relationship between Sophie and Nathan evolves, but Sophie becomes aware of the vast social status disparity between them and decides to leave the estate and return to Taiwan. In Taiwan, Sophie discovers she is pregnant and gives birth to her son alone. Three years later, Nathan comes to Taiwan for business reasons and unexpectedly reunites with Sophie, at which point he learns about his son. Nathan's feelings for Sophie gradually become clear throughout these events, and he realizes that he is deeply in love with her, prompting him to propose marriage. Although Sophie initially has doubts about Nathan's intentions, they ultimately overcome their misunderstandings and obstacles and decide to be together. Nathan gains the acceptance of Sophie's family, and their relationship receives the support of their loved ones. The story concludes with Nathan and Sophie's reconciliation and the victory of their love, transforming Nathan from a "ferocious lion" into a man conquered by love.

Emilia Gray, a psychic medium, returns to her hometown of Ravenswood to investigate a series of bizarre occurrences. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers that the events are connected to an ancient curse that has haunted the town for centuries

#Synopsis: ------------------------------------------------------ In the far future the planet earth is full, and thanks to 3 key technologies, genetic manipulation, cryosleep, and advanced space engines, humanity builds deep space spaceships and launch themselves to the unknown confines of space to forge a new future away from home. Follow our young engineer Erik as he starts on his first job at the young age of 60 years old in future earth where humans will live hundreds of years, he will reach an unknown place with his spaceship by accident and to survive he will have no choice but to explore alien structures and hunt dangerous monsters to get stronger, making alliances with the locals in more than friendly terms sometimes. ------------------------------------------------------ The protagonist is a young 60 years old "young" engineer, he's easy-going and a good guy, he's been trained so he will know what he's doing most of the time, in "Chapter 1 - A New Beginning" he will explain more, as a human from the future where bodies are just flesh containers, he's fairly openminded (kinda like "Altered Carbon" from Netflix, but different, you can go one day to a genetic center, pay, and get inside a liquid tank and then, the next time you open your eyes your body has already changed, then you get your ticket and go home just like that, but combat modifications would be regulated). ------------------------------------------------------ Hi, NirvanaPenguin here, suggestions on the story are welcome, this is a book I'm gonna write for fun and to get better at writing in preparation for a story I will start next year. ------------------------------------------------------ Discord: https://discord.gg/WPM7a4Dp4J Reddit: www.reddit.com/user/NirvanaPenguin/ Twitter: @NirvanaPenguin Post a review if you liked the book to help me get exposure, thanks. Wanna send me a tip? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nirvanapenguin https://www.paypal.me/NirvanaPenguinBooks QR: https://i.ibb.co/0mt2RpJ/Nirvana-Penguin-Books-QR-TIPS.jpg ------------------------------------------------------ A quick heads-up about the tags: tags: FirstContact, alien, mystery, technology, AI, DesignedIntelligence, Waterworld, ARK, cooking, hunting, gathering, KingdomBuilding, alliances, leviathan, genetics, FromWeakToStrong, AlienReproduction, lewd, r18, genderswap, Futanari, HappySex, genetics, teaching, mechanics, FuturisticTechnologies, weakToStrong, cautiousProtagonist. ------------------------------------------------------ Dialog Settings: '...' --> mental dialog "..." --> out loud dialog [...] --> voice inside his head but it will be clear during the book, the story might be slow for some, but i didn't wanna do a "10 years later" kinda crap and then strong to go explore, but he will slowly get there. The book cover was drawn by myself(not the background though), I will try to make or pay someone to make a cooler one in the future though. ------- Spoiler?: Inspiration for the octopeople. - Asari from Mass Effect. - sea horses. - subnautica all beings reproduce that way.

The story takes place in the city of Ari, the city known to be the city of witches and wizards. It is the safest city in the kingdom of Izea. The oglins and other dangerous creatures can not break down its walls, and even if they get into the city secretly, they are easily caught due to the abundance of people with magic in the city. It is also where deep within the Cera Witch clans forest lays the most dangerous being in the whole continent of Okea. It is said that even the most powerful witch clan the clan of Cera had to have help from other powerful clans all across the continent to put a sleep curse on the being when it went crazy and lost its rationality. He was once a loved king, but unfortunately, his body could not withstand the power. Deep within the dark woods high up in the mountain, he sleeps, but just with a whisper will he awake he the King Aragos of Izea and the most powerful being in the whole of Okea Alysia is adventurous and barely listens to her parents when they ask not to scout the dark areas of the inner forest. Her interest in learning about all there is to being a witch and how she can unleash her full potential to lead her to him. The sleeping beauty, but with his eyes open, he is a dangerously gorgeous animal. He is dangerous, wild and heartless with him awake, and nothing is thought to survive. The loss that comes with her mistake is so hard to bear that for her punishment, it is with him that she has to stay. Day by day, she wishes she could strangle him alive but not with the little power she has. Until the day when she learns of his secret. He has a weakness. Will she use the opportunity to kill him, or will it be a start of something they call..

Alaria, a siren who has grown weary of living an isolated existence in the treacherous northern seas, luring prey with her enchanting song yet never finding true companionship. That is until one night, she encounters the kraken, an ancient sea monster known for devouring and turning over ships, caughting a glimpse within it’s ancient eyes was a profound loneliness that mirrors her own. Through her music, Alaria forges a mystical connection with this seemingly primordial monster, realising it possesses a sentience and longing for connection that defies all legends. As outsiders who find acceptance in each other, when shunned by others an intimate bond blossoms between the unlikely pair. Together they embark on a breathtaking exploration of an icy dominion and the unseen wonders it harbors, from glittering realms of Antartic Marine Life to long-buried ruins left by Civilizations lost to history. But beyond such discoveries lies a deeper quest to overcome their solitude, teach each other the truth of their misunderstood natures, and in the process, redefine what it means to find belonging against all odds.

Game of mind, fueled by thoughts Charging the characters and personalities of beings, boosting either their egos or their extent of their skills.

A collection of horror stories set during Christmas, where the warmth and cheer of the holiday season are overshadowed by dark, sinister forces. Each tale explores the eerie and unexpected side of the holidays, blending traditional Christmas elements with terrifying twists. The stories evoke a sense of dread, turning familiar Christmas symbols into harbingers of fear and uncertainty, leaving the characters—and the readers—wondering what horrors lurk behind the festive facade. The collection weaves together suspense, mystery, and terror, all set against the backdrop of the most wonderful time of the year.

The heavy rain pounded against the windows, a relentless reminder of the storm raging outside. Inside, Elena stood at the edge of the living room, her arms wrapped tightly around herself as if the cold could keep the memories away. She had heard the knock at the door, but she didn’t move. She wasn’t sure if she could. “Elena.” The sound of her name broke through her thoughts, soft but insistent. She turned, and there he was—Liam, standing in the doorway, drenched from the downpour. His eyes were dark, filled with something she couldn’t name, and his lips parted like he had so much to say but didn’t know where to start. “I didn’t think you’d show up,” Elena said quietly, her voice trembling despite her efforts to sound steady. She didn’t want him here. Not now, not after everything. Liam took a step forward, his eyes never leaving hers. “I had to. I couldn’t leave things like this between us.” The words stung more than they should have, but she held her ground. “Things ended between us, Liam. You made sure of that.” He flinched, as if the words were a slap. “I know I did,” he said, his voice tight. “I was stupid. I pushed you away when I should’ve fought for you. And I... I didn’t trust you when you needed me to.” Elena’s heart twisted at the raw sincerity in his voice, but she couldn’t let him in that easily. “Why now, after all this time? After everything that’s happened?” “I don’t have an answer for that,” he admitted. “All I know is that I can’t keep pretending I don’t care about you. I never stopped caring.” The silence between them was thick, a chasm neither of them knew how to cross. The world outside continued to rage, but in that moment, it was just the two of them. Elena’s pulse raced, her mind torn between wanting to believe him and fearing the hurt that would come if she let him back in. “I don’t know if I can trust you again, Liam,” she whispered, the words slipping out before she could stop them. He stepped closer, reaching out like he was about to touch her but hesitated. “Then give me a chance to prove I’m worth trusting.” Elena’s breath caught, her chest tightening as something inside her wavered. For a moment, she could almost believe him. But the scars ran too deep. “I need time,” she said, finally looking away. “I need time to figure out if I can even forgive you.” Liam stood still, his expression a mixture of regret and understanding. “I’ll wait. As long as it takes.” And for the first time in a long time, Elena wondered if maybe—just maybe—she could let the past go and start again.

The main character of our story "Johan Das" returns to his village after 15 years, and finds everything has changed there. One night "Johann Das" discovers some terrible truth that destroys his entire childhood, faith and love. please enjoy my novel and support me ❣️

“This is just a story, a work of fiction spun from the imagination. The characters you’ll meet, their choices, their emotions—they exist only in these words. But sometimes, fiction has a way of reflecting reality, doesn’t it? Maybe you’ll find glimpses of people you know, moments you’ve lived, or feelings you’ve felt. Or maybe not. Either way, remember: this is their world, not yours. And in their world, everything begins on an ordinary university campus, with a girl who didn’t know her life was about to change and a boy who never cared what he might break.

(I do not own the pic in the title page.)Hello My name is Naia if you want to know about me and my mysterious life why don't you come on down and read my story. You will know what I mean by that when you read it. I hope you enjoy. P.S. To give you a hint there are many dangers and other things you might like. Hehe Enjoy.

In this seemingly ordinary street, there is an unremarkable grocery store. But stepping into it, it is creepy, and the shelves are full of bizarre and extremely cold goods. What is even more frightening is that every 12 o 'clock in the morning, the owner has to go alone to a mysterious place to stock up. The place was thick with fog, as if there were countless pairs of eyes peering in, and a strange sound was faintly heard in the ear, as if from the nine ghosts of hell. Each purchase, the owner is like walking on the edge of Yin and Yang, a little careless, will be swallowed by the unknown in the dark, never come back, what kind of terrible secret is hidden behind this grocery store?

On a beautiful day, all high school students in Vietnam were summoned by the gods to countless different planets to destroy the threat called "Demon King". Can they survive and return to their homeland?

Alya returns to her hometown after five years of studying abroad, hoping to leave the ghosts of her past behind. Her heart still holds onto Evan, the love she lost when he disappeared without a trace five years ago. Despite her efforts to move forward, the unanswered questions and the pain of his sudden absence prevent her from fully embracing a new life. At a local café, Alya meets Orlando, a mysterious man with a guitar and a voice that seems to speak to her soul. Orlando’s presence is soothing, and as they spend more time together, Alya finds herself drawn to him in ways she hadn’t expected. However, the shadow of Evan still looms over her heart, and Alya struggles to let go of the past. One evening, Orlando plays a song he wrote just for her, The Sound of Your Name. In that moment, Alya realizes how much Orlando cares for her, and she begins to question whether she’s ready to love again. As she opens up to him, Alya also begins to uncover the truth about Evan’s disappearance, forcing her to confront the unresolved feelings she’s kept buried. The Sound of Your Name is a story about love, loss, and the courage to move forward. It’s a journey of healing, self-discovery, and learning to open your heart to new possibilities, even when the past refuses to let go. Alya must decide if she will continue living in the shadows of her old love or if she will embrace a new chapter with Orlando—a love that could heal her broken heart.

I want to quit being a guardian knight because the love of the saint is too heavy.

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In a picturesque town, where cherry blossoms bloom endlessly, two souls—Riku and Aiko—find themselves entangled in a mysterious connection that transcends time. While their present lives are ordinary, their shared dreams unveil fragments of a past life where their love story was left incomplete. As they delve deeper into the dreams and their growing affection, they uncover secrets about the town, their intertwined destinies, and the tragic curse threatening their love once more.