Chilling Encounters

Detective Liam Vance's world unravels when a series of chilling disappearances points to a sinister cult and an entity lurking in the shadows. Cryptic symbols, haunting whispers, and a growing sense of paranoia grip him as he delves deeper into the mystery. Can he trust anyone, even his closest ally, when the lines between reality and nightmare blur? In a city where fear is a weapon and the "shadow" feeds on despair, Liam must confront the darkness that threatens to consume his mind and soul. Genres and Tags *Horror *Thriller *Psychological *Mystery *Supernatural *Detective

Above the sky, a kilometer-long giant fish flew over the city, ignoring the bombardment of missiles. In Australia, a kilometer-long world-destroying python destroyed cities, devouring millions of people, and slowly left under the explosion of several nuclear bombs. Coming to this dangerous world, Jack Clark, who unexpectedly obtained a salamander clone, was a little confused. What could he do with a palm-sized hexagonal salamander? Make videos to earn money? Catch shrimps in a stream? Or... make it evolve into a giant beast? A hexagonal salamander, also known as a hexagonal dragon, with unlimited evolutionary abilities, gradually evolved into a mythical world-destroying beast. From a hundred meters long, it turned kilometers and tens of thousands of meters long... And under the synchronized strengthening, Jack Clark's original body also grew stronger, with increasing strength and speed, and even...

Zhou Yu was ordered to enter the city and get married. Even though my wife didn't like me, my father-in-law disapproved of me, my colleagues always wanted to bully me, and the bad guys were always looking to take me down, but touch me, that's fine, touch my wife, that's not. Whoever lays a hand on her, I'll take down. I fought until the whole world bowed down, then returned to the village with my wife in glory!

A new book is out: [Awesome Uncle: Sweet Wife, Be Pampered]. Luo Qingli thought her sudden-marriage husband was just a lawyer, only to find out he had multiple identities later on-scion of a wealthy family, mysterious CEO... In Luo Qingli's eyes, Gu Yuying is nothing but a refined rascal, inappropriately restrained and shrouded in a shadow of mystery—a wolf in sheep's clothing. Moreover, he is a lustful... wolf. "Uncle, let's get a divorce! You always leave me guessing. I don't feel secure." Luo Qingli turns around only to see Gu Yuying is unbuttoning his shirt. She exclaims, "Why are you taking off your clothes? And so... thoroughly..." Gu Yuying gives an evil smile, "Didn't you say you can't see through me, can't touch me? No worries, take a good look, touch freely... until you finally understand." Gu Yuying says: There's a poison in this world named Luo Qingli. Once you fall in love, you're addicted; once you start spoiling, it's impossible to stop. Luo Qingli says: Never, ever negotiate a divorce with a lawyer, or you’ll lose everything, not even leaving a trace behind.

When a private video of their most intimate moment leaked, Dara and Sethya's love shattered. The scandal drove them apart, leaving Dara in ruins. His mother, unable to bear the shame, ended her own life. Grief-stricken and drowning in despair, Dara made a chilling decision: to join her in death. But just as the darkness closed in, the shrill ring of a phone pierced the silence—and everything began to change.

In a world where capes, masks and other weird appearances and abilites are the norm, one boy is cursed with a power so deadly, it makes him the ultimate outcast. Ralt was born with the chilling ability to kill anything he touches, an ability that claimed his mother’s life the moment he entered the world. Branded a monster, feared by his family, and shunned by society, Ralt spends his life in isolation, his touch a death sentence to all things. How would he grow to become the greatest, strongest and change how people sees him?

A young man becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman he briefly encounters in Times Square. After failing to catch her, he embarks on a desperate search that soon escalates into a dangerous pursuit, forcing him to confront unexpected violence and chaos.

At Gorlea College, Riniock's dark ambitions take root. Sent off to master the arcane and the mysterious pursuit of odh, Riniock’s farewell is met with disquieted relief from his distant and afeared parents. Behind his polite demeanour lies a chilling secret. With newfound access to the occult arts, Riniock plots to refine his sinister passion — murder — turning his education into the foundation for a twisted legacy that would change the era in unimaginable ways.

Royalty, nobility, mages The world of Arcanveil, attaining peace after a hundred of years. The light of hope strikes from each region, signifying the rebirth of the guardians. The guardian of the east, master of the Basilisk. The guardian of the west, master of the Nine-tail. The guardian of the north, master of the Phoenix. The guardian of the south, master of the Dragon. The celestial domain, world of the gods. Save the whole land of Arcanveil. Sending the four spirit protectors of the Celestera kingdom. Creating the first mage. People's greed was stronger than they expected, wanting the magic for themselves. Putting a chain in the guardians. Slowly, they died. After 500 years, the masters is reborn. Amara is an ordinary girl living in the world where magic never existed. She got an understanding parents, sibling she can rely on, and friend she trusted the most. One day is what it takes to ruined her entire life. Her sister got in the accident. Desperately, she wishes to trade her life with her, securing a succesful operation. She was transmigrated in the world she never knew existed. Living with a new body and circumtances. Amara become Aurea and was gifted to become the master of dragons fated to meet The light hero, current savior of the south kingdom. unfolding the journey of the reborn dragon tamer...

A tale of terror unfolds on Skull Mountain, where crimson-eyed warriors serve an ancient evil. As Red-Eye rises, fear spreads, villages fall, and a prophecy looms, driving both destruction and rebellion in a land consumed by darkness. Courage clashes with malice in this chilling saga of survival and destiny.

"Re:Isekai - The Soul Thief" by Lapis L. Lazuli --Timeframe: 2034 - 2035 --Stage: Two Parallel Earths Waru Ryuji thought his life was ordinary—until he wakes in a hospital bed, his mind haunted by dreams of a ruined world and a mysterious girl who saved him from monsters with black-tongued maws. As he struggles to piece together his fractured memories, a chance encounter with Shiro, a familiar yet enigmatic friend, pulls him into a chilling alternate reality. Here, the Soul Thieves stalk the remnants of humanity, and a shadowy organization, S.T.R.A.T., guards secrets that could shatter both worlds. With cryptic codes like 980289 echoing in his mind, Waru discovers he holds powers that defy reality—abilities to shift worlds and steal souls. But as danger closes in, he must unravel the truth behind his dreams and decide who he can truly trust. Will he survive the clash of two worlds, or become the key to their destruction? Re:Isekai - The Soul Thief is a gripping tale of mystery, survival, and hidden destinies, where every choice could freeze the future—or set it ablaze. Stay frosty, and dive into the enigma.

Orphaned by privilege, eight-year-old Astheir Maenhel De Marillo, daughter of a powerful Duke, flees a life of suffocating loneliness, seeking love in a world beyond her gilded cage. Twelve years later, she's a successful model, her past a carefully buried secret. But the shadows refuse to stay silent. A chilling encounter with a wrathful old man unveils a devastating truth: Astheir's escape was not a flight from sorrow, but a flight from a world she unknowingly destroyed. Now, dragged back into a reality she'd forgotten, she faces a reckoning – a confrontation with the consequences of a childhood act, a journey into a past shrouded in mystery and the terrifying weight of a forgotten power. Will she atone for the devastation she wrought, or will the price of her escape prove far greater than she could ever imagine?

A boy summoned to an unknown world receives the blessing of the mighty dragon god Bahamut. Evolving into the supreme ruler of the ancient kingdom Draconis Aeternum, he encounters kings, emperors, evil groups, monsters, and even gods beyond the forest.

"Koi baat nahi..it's your first day. But always remember the aim with which you have joined here.", I touched her feet and left with my physics book along with me. I was already late and it was raining heavily and I got a bus only twenty minutes after my class began. I was in BS College and AOS Academy of Science, where people fail to find a balance between academic pressures and personal dynamics. Navigating through my school life, I found five friends, whom I fondly refer to as my Five Gems- Sanjana, Lea, Naira, Kavya and Ramesh. I know that I did my best to ensure that each of my friends receive equal attention and priority. Then how, despite my best intentions, did they slip away from me? ...... Well some were always there and never left Some left and then they did come back, but they never intended to return. And some were never meant to be there no matter how hard I tried... Based On True Events My Own Life

The protagonist, now bored of being strong decided to chill out and hang with other players of the strange world of Vito-Saga in hopes for continuous excitement. He travels around the Vito-Saga, a place similar to that of a game but is still real life for them -Warning- - Mature Content - Lewd scenes - Cursing

For four years, Ezriel has roamed the abandoned house where she was murdered, unseen and unheard—until Naithen arrives. A passionate photographer drawn to forgotten places, Naithen unknowingly possesses the ability to see ghosts. When he first encounters Ezriel, terror grips him, but as he spends more time in the house, he realizes she is not the monster ghost stories warn about—she is a lost soul seeking the truth. Naithen delves into the house’s dark history, only to uncover a chilling secret: Ezriel was murdered in the very room he now calls his own. Determined to uncover the truth, he embarks on a dangerous journey to bring her justice. But as their bond deepens, so does the painful reality—she is a ghost, and he is alive. Can Naithen solve the mystery before time runs out? And in a world that separates the living from the dead, is love truly impossible?

To the relentless march of time, and to those who dare to bend it to their will, even if it bends them back. This story is for every reader who has ever felt the pull of the past, the weight of the present, and the chilling uncertainty of the future. It is for those who find solace in the written word, a refuge from the relentless currents of existence. For the dreamers and the doubters, the creators and the destroyers. For those who have lost themselves in the labyrinth of their own minds and those who have found their way back.

Tom and Sarah, a loving couple, decide to visit a dense and eerie forest to create some unforgettable memories. They pack a picnic lunch and set off early in the morning, eager to explore the forest's depths. As they wander deeper into the forest, the atmosphere grows darker and more ominous. The trees seem to close in around them, casting long and sinister shadows on the ground. Suddenly, a figure emerges from the shadows. He's massive, with bulging muscles and eyes that glow like embers. Tom and Sarah are frozen in terror, unable to move or speak. A demon who has been awakened by their presence. He reveals that the forest is his domain. On that he took them to his kingdom having good and bad intentions for them

Lil Lisa was on the brink of marrying Gu Sheng, a billionaire infamous for his ruthless reputation and chilling rumors that surrounded him—specifically, whispers that he had assassinated four of his fiancees, leaving a trail of fear in his wake. His icy glare and unyielding demeanor had earned him a notorious status, causing many to tremble at the mere mention of his name. On their wedding day, after the celebration had settled into an uneasy silence, Lisa turned to him, her heart pounding, and boldly said, "Let's get a divorce." Her voice trembled with a mix of defiance and uncertainty. Gu Sheng met her words with an unsettling calm, his dark eyes locking onto hers with an intensity that left her breathless. "Stop talking about divorce," he stated evenly, each word laced with an authority that sent a chill down her spine.

PROLOGUE  Debby had met and lost the love of her life. She had vowed never to put herself out there anymore until she met him. Adebola was not interested in any woman, he was only interested in one thing! MONEY! A chance meeting with these two, turns the stony heart of Adebola into a melting cream and all Debby wanted to scream was DEVOUR ME!

In a world full of Artifacts, Harold Etton struggles under the pressures of life until he encounters an Artifact that changes his life. discord: https://discord.gg/3VTG2JZPwt

Beneath a razor-edged winter, Barrowham bleeds. Doctor Watters, a scientist unprepared for nightmares, is plunged into a world overrun by monstrous, mutated Lycans. His guide: Grimm, a hunter of terrifying competence and chilling secrets. Pursued through desolate lands by relentless beasts, Watters clings to Grimm, their uneasy alliance forged in fear and necessity. Driven by Watters' yearning for answers and Grimm's grim certainty of peril, the Immortal Grimm: Lycan, is a visceral dark fantasy horror story where monstrous threats are both flesh and shadow. Prepare for a descent into chilling suspense, where survival demands more than science, and the greatest horrors may wear a deceptively inviting face.

Nicole Kidman has spent her life sacrificing for her family, only to be betrayed when her father arranges her marriage to a powerful businessman, Andrew Batista, to secure their financial future. Stripped of her freedom, Nicole finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage, but a chance encounter with the enigmatic Sylvester Batista leads to an affair that ignites both passion and danger. As secrets unravel, Nicole learns that her entire life has been a business transaction, with her own brothers benefiting from her forced marriage. When Andrew discovers her betrayal, he retaliates with cruelty, sending her world spiraling into chaos. Meanwhile, Sylvester rises to power, but an orchestrated scandal threatens to bring him down, leaving Nicole desperate to escape Andrew’s grip. With the Batista family divided by greed and ambition, shocking revelations expose corruption at the heart of their empire. As Andrew loses everything, Nicole seizes her chance—not for love, but for power. She divorces him, takes half his fortune, and disappears, only to reemerge years later as the head of her own empire. But victory is never final. A chilling message from Andrew reminds her that the game is far from over. As she stands at the top, she must ask herself: has she truly won, or has she simply entered a new battlefield?

In the heart of a city shrouded in mist and mystery, Aiden awakens to a world that feels both wondrous and perilous. With no memory of who he is or how he arrived, he is drawn to a strange symbol etched into his hand that pulses with an otherworldly light. As he navigates the ethereal streets of New Eden, whispers of ancient secrets and hidden dangers surround him. When Aiden stumbles upon the Grand Athenaeum, a library that seems to hold the key to his identity, he uncovers more than just dusty tomes. A chilling encounter with a shadowy figure in a long black coat thrusts him deeper into a web of intrigue and danger. With a powerful Aetherium reactor at the city's core, the very fabric of reality is at stake, and Aiden must decipher cryptic clues while evading those who would silence him. As he delves into the library’s depths, Aiden’s connection to an ancient energy awakens something within him, leading him on a quest for answers that could alter the fate of the realm. Each page turned reveals more than just forgotten lore; it unlocks a part of his past that may hold the power to save or doom them all. Can Aiden uncover the truth behind his identity before it’s too late? Will the secrets of the Aether lead him to salvation or destruction? Join Aiden on a thrilling journey through a world of magic, machinery, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge that will leave you breathless and eager for more.

Simon finds himself mysteriously transported to a desolate island surrounded by a vast ocean. With no memory of how he got there, he discovers a glowing tree atop a mountain and sets out to investigate. However, his journey is interrupted by a terrifying earthquake and the emergence of a colossal serpent from the depths. The serpent transforms into a mysterious man who confronts Simon with a simple but chilling question: "Who are you?"

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."

What happens when a world encounters an apocalypse it has never encountered before? When the appearance of dungeons and system changes the laws of society drastically, ability users are burderned with the duty to save the cities regardless of their age , health or class. What happens when three ability users along with a normal person meet each other through a situation no one could ever imagine happening? Is this destiny or the work of someone who is pulling strings behind the scenes?

" I need a son." Xavier whispered into her ears and she felt the chills. "Xavier, you're partially imponent and it'll be hard for you to father a child." "I don't fucking care, I need a son." Xavier said disdainfully, the love he once had for her turned into hatred. "How about surrogacy? You can't get a child from there?" All he needed was a son and he was going to get it! Even if it means surrogacy.  Xavier Leon, billionaire and president of Visual Studios is unable to bear a child of his own and his condition leads to Shantel Damien accepting to become a surrogate mother for his child.  However, what they didn't expect was the outcome of an encounter. Shantel became pregnant even without the surrogacy.  The sudden development spiraled into murder attempts on Shantel’s life and she had no choice but to leave. With the only heir of the Xavier empire… Hell was let loose and conspiracies amidst secrets propelled the hateful romance between these two, leading to a romantic hatred. Will love still triumph or will the secret lead to bitterness of the past?

In a city where shadows hold more power than light, Detective Marcus Trent is drawn into a web of deceit, manipulation, and a chilling game that threatens to unravel everything he knows. When he receives an anonymous message promising disaster, Marcus finds himself chasing a series of cryptic clues that lead him to a mysterious figure known only as The Shadow—a mastermind pulling the strings from behind the scenes. The clues are sinister: coordinates, encrypted messages, and cryptic warnings, all leading Marcus to a chilling truth—someone is always one step ahead. As the puzzle pieces fall into place, Marcus discovers that the game is more than just about tracking a criminal. It’s a countdown to a terrifying revelation—the endgame has already begun. As the stakes rise and more lives are threatened, Marcus is forced to confront his own demons and question the trust he places in his colleagues. With no allies, no clear path forward, and the shadow of the mastermind looming closer, Marcus must navigate a treacherous maze of false identities, hidden motives, and twisted alliances. The question is no longer just who is behind the chaos, but how far will they go before Marcus becomes the next pawn in a game where no one wins?