The Long Dark Buried Echoes

A story of four protagonists each with a mysterious ability trying to find out how to use them for good

Neon and Longing is an urban tale of self-discovery and heartache set against the pulsating backdrop of a modern metropolis. The story follows Lena, a young woman who leaves behind a small-town life in pursuit of a dazzling career and the excitement of city living. Amid the luminous glow of neon signs and the endless rhythm of urban nights, Lena is drawn into a world of glamour, ambition, and fleeting connections. As she navigates her new environment, Lena encounters both the breathtaking promise of success and the stark realities of isolation in a city that never sleeps. Her journey is marked by moments of unexpected romance, challenging betrayals, and profound introspection. While the city offers a canvas of opportunities and dreams, it also forces her to confront her inner void—a deep-seated longing for genuine connection and meaning beyond superficial allure. In the heart of urban chaos, Lena learns that the neon lights, though mesmerizing, cannot mask the truths of loneliness and the quest for identity. With every twist of fate, she discovers that real fulfillment comes not from the glittering facades of modern life but from embracing vulnerability, forging sincere relationships, and daring to be authentically herself. "Neon and Longing" is a reflective exploration of the contrasts between ambition and inner peace, capturing the delicate dance of modern femininity in a relentlessly vibrant world.

When Mara Kline returns to her late grandmother’s remote house in Canada to settle its affairs, she expects dust and silence. Instead, she finds a relic of the past—a rotary phone in the attic that inexplicably rings despite being unplugged. Against her better judgment, she answers. On the other end is Ellie, a frightened girl claiming she is hiding somewhere in the very same house—but in 1999. A masked man with a burlap-covered face and a rusted knife is hunting her. At first, Mara dismisses the calls as a cruel prank or a lingering symptom of her childhood trauma. But soon, reality itself begins to shift. Muddy footprints appear on the hardwood floor when no one is there. Familiar objects rearrange themselves into echoes of her past. A fresh scar forms on her arm, mirroring the injuries Ellie describes in real time. The deeper she digs, the more the house tightens its grip, twisting time and memory until past and present blur into one waking nightmare. As the calls grow more desperate, Mara realizes the masked figure may not be a stranger—it may be something far worse: a manifestation of her father’s grief and rage, shaped by loss and twisted by time. Old diaries appear, filled with entries she doesn’t remember writing. Visions of a childhood she thought she had buried claw their way back into her mind. Trapped in a house that refuses to let go, Mara must unravel the truth before she becomes just another ghost of its history. But even if she breaks the cycle, some echoes never truly fade.

Option 1(Focus on Action/Intrigue): The world ended with a silent cough.A virus ravaged civilization,leaving decay and despair.Isabella,a survivor with a hidden healing gift,allies with Alexander,a warrior haunted by his past.Their journey through infected wastelands uncovers a conspiracy threatening humanity's remnants.Trust is scarce in this brutal new world.Can they uncover the truth before hope fades? Option 2(Focus on Character): Isabella,a sheltered heiress;Alexander,a brooding enigma.The apocalypse reshaped their worlds.Alexander finds purpose in protecting Isabella,while she discovers strength through healing.Their bond deepens amid struggles for survival,yet dark secrets loom.As they confront impossible odds,their love is tested.Will their growing feelings prevail in a dying world? Option 3(Short and Punchy): The virus erased humanity.But it ignited something within them.He's a relentless weapon;she's a beacon of hope.In a world consumed by death,they're humanity's last stand.Their fight uncovers truths about the virus's origin.Every choice could spark rebellion or seal their fate.InEchoes of the Apocalypse,love and truth collide amid chaos.

In a town where shadows linger and secrets run deep, 15-year-old Lily's life is irrevocably shattered when she falls victim to a brutal assault. Struggling to navigate her trauma, she becomes a shell of her former self, retreating into isolation as she grapples with the emotional scars left by her attacker. Years later, as Lily enters her twenties, she encounters Alex, a charismatic and understanding young man who sees beyond her pain. With his unwavering support, she begins to rediscover her strength and regain her voice. Together, they embark on a journey of healing, during which Lily finds the courage to confront her past and seeks revenge on the man who shattered her life. However, as their bond deepens, Lily uncovers shocking truths about Alex's past that threaten to unravel the very foundation of their relationship. These secrets force her to question not only his motives but also the nature of her own healing journey. Torn between the desire for vengeance and the need for trust, Lily must make a heartbreaking decision: will she choose to stay with the man who helped her reclaim her life, or will she walk away from the love that has become intertwined with her quest for justice? As the lines between love and revenge blur, Lily learns that the path to healing is fraught with unexpected challenges, ultimately leading her to a powerful reckoning with her own identity and the choices that shape her future.

Under the blood-streaked moon, Raelyn is trapped in a nightmarish slaughterhouse, surrounded by twisted corpses and relentless killer. As the butcher carves through his victims with sickening precision, Raelyn must escape the carnage before becoming part of his grotesque collection. Echoes of the Damned is a relentless journey of terror, drenched in blood and unimaginable horror.

Nero wakes in a strange world with no memories of his past, only a name and a voice in his head, a cruel presence that knows more than it tells. As reality twists around him, Nero must uncover the truth before the Hollow swallows him whole. But some truths are better left forgotten.

In a world where the enigmatic and deadly phenomenon known as the "Sink" dictates survival, individuals are plunged into a surreal and treacherous trial. The Sink is a realm of shifting rules and brutal challenges, where the only escape lies in nurturing a "world seed." These seeds, however, are not freely given—they must be claimed through the death of others, absorbing their seeds and gaining a fated ability tied to one's destiny. Reed, a quiet and observant boy, is marked by a haunting encounter with a grotesque entity that strips him of his past, his family, and his identity in exchange for a seed. His once-vibrant life, filled with the warmth of his family and the dreams of becoming a scholar, is erased, leaving him a hollow shell in a world that no longer remembers him. This tale explores themes of sacrifice, identity, and the cost of survival, set against a backdrop of eerie landscapes and relentless danger. Reed's story is one of resilience and transformation, as he fights to forge a new path in a world that demands everything, even as he struggles to hold onto the fragments of who he once was. The Sink is not just a trial of strength and cunning—it is a crucible that tests the very essence of what it means to be human.

A decade ago, Kemo was just another hopeful recruit, eager to serve the empire and find purpose in war. He believed in the promises of glory, in the speeches of leaders who spoke of honor and sacrifice. But now, standing amidst the ruins of countless battles, exhausted beyond measure, he sees the truth war is not a path to greatness, but a relentless machine that consumes everything in its wake.

Avery Cole is a 22-year-old artist living in San Francisco. She loves painting the city’s famous landmarks, like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. But her life takes a wild turn one night when she accidentally walks into a creepy occult club and sees something she shouldn’t. Suddenly, Avery starts seeing ghosts—real ones. They’re trapped between worlds, and they’re begging her for help. Things get even stranger when people in the city start dying in weird ways. Their souls are missing, and their bodies have glowing, mysterious marks. Avery knows she’s in over her head, but she can’t ignore what’s happening. That’s when she meets ''Liam Kane'', a tough demon hunter with a mysterious past. Together, they discover a dangerous secret: a group of witches and demons is planning to use an ancient artifact hidden under the Golden Gate Bridge to break the barrier between the human world and the supernatural world. If they don’t stop the ritual by the next blood moon, the two worlds will collide, and chaos will take over. As Avery and Liam work together to solve the mystery, they grow closer, but they also have to face their own fears and secrets. Can they trust each other enough to save the city? And can Avery learn to control her new powers before it’s too late?

When Connor moved to his new town with his sister, his house had a forest behind it, unusually his sister Mallorie started going everyday, until she doesn't return. He now has to find out what happened and why she loved going in the woods.

After the great calamity known as the Collapse turned the world into a desolate wasteland, humanity became a savage and barbaric race that focused only on the survival of the fittest. The once-great innovators who created many advanced technologies now become less than the tribal communities, nomadic scavengers, or ruthless raiders and slavers. Pre-Collapse technologies became taboo, and those who understood the Old Ones, collectively known as the Knowers, became outcasts. This is the story of two girls, the scavenger Snow and the Knower Rain, who seek the mythical place known as Paradise and set off across a brutal and unforgiving world, facing many perils and adventuring through the once-civilized land.

Lucius, an engineering student, and Gwen, a history major, are two inseparable souls united by their shared passion for understanding the mysteries of time. Their late-night experiments with a strange artifact discovered by Gwen, however, lead them into uncharted territory. An unexpected burst of energy sends them into an alternate world where technology and history have diverged in shocking ways. In this new world, ancient knowledge has shaped the course of history, and powerful factions battle for control over forgotten technologies that could reshape the fate of nations. Lucius, with his engineering expertise, becomes a coveted asset, while Gwen’s deep historical knowledge makes her an invaluable player in the quest for secrets that could unravel the fabric of this world's reality. As they uncover the hidden truths behind their arrival, they realize that their journey is no accident. The artifact they activated was part of a grander design, one that could alter the future of not just their world but this strange realm as well. Faced with political intrigue, dangerous alliances, and shifting timelines, Lucius and Gwen must navigate this perilous new world and uncover the echoes of a future that was never meant to be. Will they be able to return home, or will they change the course of history forever?

In a world ruled by strength, cultivation, and influence, what happens when one man alone holds the power to change everything? "Welcome to the world..." Alaric, born into the family of a Duke, was believed to be just another child. But there’s nothing ordinary about him. Strength is only a fraction of... his oddity. [Nascent One's Guide.] One morning, Alaric awakens to a life-altering power—and a boner. Alaric isn’t ambitious, far from it. He couldn’t care less about strength, fame, or power. If given the choice, he’d spend every moment with the people he loves, doing absolutely nothing. But his obsession with enjoying his life with his loved ones? It grabs him by the collar and drags him toward greatness, forcing him into a world where strength is the only way to survive. “Father... you're their target, aren’t you?” Alaric won’t allow anyone to even think of harming his family. His pursuit of power isn’t for glory or status—it’s for protection. For them. Follow Alaric’s journey as he unravels the truth of the world and climbs to the top, driven not by ambition, but by a relentless need to keep his loved ones safe—no matter the cost.

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Two thousand years have passed since the last great war, and the world of Aeloria has changed. Magic and technology now intertwine, shaping a kingdom that thrives on invention yet remains haunted by echoes of the past. In the heart of this world lies the House of the Unwanted, an orphanage where children without families are raised under cruel hands, their futures uncertain. Among them are Nimara, a brilliant young elf who builds machines to survive; Fearyn, a wood elf gifted with strange, violet-hued magic she barely understands; Jace, a quiet but deadly marksman who sees everything; and Darian, a swordsman burdened by the weight of his past. Bound by hardship and outcast by fate, they become family, stealing to survive, fighting to endure. But when a seemingly simple act of theft sets them on a path far greater than they ever imagined, they uncover secrets buried deep within Aeloria’s history. Whispers of a long-lost power, forgotten by time, begin to resurface. And as they navigate the dangers of a world that sees them as nothing more than misfits, one undeniable truth emerges—fate has been waiting for them. Their journey will lead them to the very place where a legend once fell, and where history is destined to awaken again. Their story is just beginning. But the Echo of Aeloria still lingers

Ethan Collins, a man dying from cancer, wakes up in the body of a healthy teenager in a strange world. His body is restored, but his new life is far from ordinary. He’s now a failed writer in a society where shallow, poorly written novels are hailed as masterpieces. With the knowledge of great literary works from his past life, Ethan sees an opportunity to change the world. But powerful literary elites control the industry, and they’ll stop at nothing to maintain their dominance. To survive, Ethan must keep his true identity a secret, outwit rival writers, and navigate the dangerous web of deception that surrounds him. As he battles to reshape literature, Ethan faces the harsh reality that in this world, one wrong move could cost him everything. His second chance is fleeting, and if he’s not careful, his fate may be rewritten again—permanently.

This is just a book that I'm writing for fun. it's actually based partly on our real world and some recently discovered news. which are the strange appearance of deep sea creatures on land. like in Kerala, millions of fishes appear on the shore, some deep sea fishes like angler fishes and some silver fishes appear on land. many speculated that it might be due to upcoming natural disasters and some people say that a new and more larger organism is roaming in the oceans, this is story is just about that. hope you enjoy!

In the quiet town of Starlit Hollow, gentle whispers of an old legend echo through the night. Freya, a kind-hearted baker known for her warm smile and simple life, often dreams of a mysterious call beneath the full moon. One cool evening, while delivering fresh bread, she meets Orion, a reserved stranger with deep, caring eyes and an air of ancient mystery. Orion carries a secret: every full moon, he transforms into a werewolf. Unlike the fierce creatures of old tales, his change is gentle and filled with a soft, wild magic. His transformation is more a quiet sorrow than a curse, a reminder of a long-forgotten bond between people and nature. When Freya discovers Orion’s secret, instead of fear, she feels a pull of empathy and wonder. Together, they begin to uncover clues hidden in old stories and nature’s quiet signs that hint at a time when humans and the wild lived in harmony. Their search leads them through moonlit paths, silent woods, and secret clearings, where every night brings a new piece of the past back to life. As their friendship grows, so does a tender romance, a romance as soft and enduring as the light of the moon. Freya learns that love can heal old wounds, and Orion finds that acceptance can make even the wildest heart gentle. In their shared journey, the magic of the night and the power of quiet hope guide them toward reviving an ancient promise between humanity and nature.

In a world where advanced technology and ancient magic synergize, Elara Faelan, a student at Phaedra Academy, has the uncanny ability to see into possible futures. However, her power carries a heavy burden-guilt over the past and fear of wrong decisions continue to haunt her. When a series of mysterious disappearances involving Aliança Stellar rock the city, Elara and her best friend, Eira Solstice, a master of nanotechnology, must confront a threat far greater than they ever imagined. With the help of Professor Arion, a magical and technological expert with a special connection to Elara, they embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the secret organization targeting them. In a maze of choices and betrayals, Elara must face her own fears to save their world from destruction.

Since he was six years old, Adrian Nero has always had a dream. Thanks to his father's influence, he developed a great interest in football at a very young age. He loved the way the game was played, the way a team of eleven players worked together to score as many goals as possible against their opponents while conceding as little as possible, he loved the tactical aspect of the game with teams trying to play to their strengths and their opponent's weaknesses. But more than those, he loved watching the players lift trophies after winning a tournament. That's right, the thing Adrian liked the most about football was lifting trophies. Immersing himself in any game, his favourite teams played, he always felt like he was there celebrating and smiling with them. He loved that feeling. 'I'll really be there one day.' He always thought to himself. Despite his father's love for the game, his parents did not exactly support his dream to become a footballer and preferred him to go to a normal school to study and get a normal job. However, all hope was not lost as his high school was one of the schools that strongly supported having sports activities in their curriculum and it wasn't just for formality's sake. Adrian fought his way through, becoming the captain of the football team as early as the first year of senior high. With his help the team grew to become quite a formidable one and was named as one of the favourites going into the qualifications for the intercontinental highschool tournament, a competition taking place in his last year of highschool and his chance to lift his first trophy. That was when disaster struck. Due to work reasons, Adrian was forced to move back to his home country with his family leaving behind the team he had worked hard to put together. However, he was fortunate enough to find himself in a school eligible to take part in the qualifications for the tournament. Finding out about that, he felt that all hope wasn't lost, a feeling that was soon carried away by the wind. Sino Academy, although possessing a very good and well-maintained pitch alongside the basic equipment, was one that never took sports seriously. In all the times they had participated in the tournament, they had only been able to get through the qualifications once but miserably failed to get through the group stage. This was an event of fifteen years ago. Facing a school with a non-existent team and players that lacked teamwork, coordination and motivation, Adrian couldn't help but feel that his dream was far beyond his reach.

Jake never thought much of his recurring nightmares—until they started feeling more like memories than dreams. Every night, he finds himself soaring through smoke-filled skies, clad in crimson armor with jet-black wings, locked in a desperate battle against skyscraper-sized giants that bring only destruction. No matter how hard he fights, he always wakes up before he can win. By day, he’s just an ordinary high school student, navigating classes, football debates with his best friend Lydia, and dodging questions from his nosy younger sister, Joy. But when strange events begin seeping into the real world—shadows moving where they shouldn't, echoes of voices from his dreams—Jake starts questioning whether these nightmares are just dreams… or warnings. As the lines between reality and fantasy blur, Jake must uncover the truth behind the titans and his connection to them. Time is running out, and if his dreams are a glimpse of what's to come, then the real battle has yet to begin. But will he be ready when it does?

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An ordinary person with a non-ordinary life, he was trying his best to save the world from the invasion while hiding his identity, not knowing his true past and what lies behind that "SOUL"...

In a world where Ki is the cornerstone of society, Julian is the youngest son of the powerful Hale family, whose lineage is known for its immense Ki strength. However, Julian is an outcast in his own bloodline. His Ki pool is minimal, and despite years of training, he cannot control itas well as others. While his peers demonstrate remarkable feats of power, Julian struggles with even the simplest of tasks—he can’t enhance his body as others do. In a world where strength equals respect, Julian is seen as weak, useless, and a disappointment to his family. Despite his failings, Julian refuses to give up. He knows the weight of his family’s expectations and the consequences of his weakness, but he is determined to carve his own path. His daily life is filled with the quiet desperation of hiding his incompetence, avoiding confrontations, and trying to maintain the dignity of his name. Though he doesn’t experiment or look for quick fixes, there’s a part of him that refuses to believe he is destined to remain insignificant forever. One fateful day, a catastrophic event shakes the kingdom—a massive disaster strikes, one so immense it disrupts the balance of Ki itself. Amidst the chaos, something inside Julian stirs. The air around him crackles with energy, and for the first time in his life, he feels a shift within his Ki—an unfamiliar sensation, like a force rising up from the deepest corners of his being. His Ki doesn’t surge with power, nor does it become any stronger. But there’s something there, something he can’t comprehend. Julian can feel it, something changing deep within him, but he has no idea what it is yet.

Arakawa Hajime, a world-renowned detective infamous for his impeccable record of solving the most complex murders, abruptly announces his retirement. In his final press conference, he promises a sensational autobiography — one that would only be published after his death. The next day, Arakawa is found dead in his study, his throat slit from ear to ear, his own fingerprints on the murder weapon. The day after his death, his publisher reveals the autobiography's chilling title: "How I Committed Murder and Framed the Innocent."

Getting married a couple of months after their parents set them up at a birthday party, Rosa explores the complexities of her marital life and struggles as she balances her new-found reality.

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