Lantern Spectrum

At dawn. The light of dawn lingered, hesitant to arrive, while the remnants of the setting sun had long faded into darkness. Within the city shrouded in thin mist, the hidden churches in the shadows, veins clinging to the cracks in walls, the gnawing sounds echoing from the sewers, and the murmuring shadows... A lantern bearer strolled forward.

After arriving in Japan, I became a high school student named Kamiyagawa. Looking around— Hanako crouched in the bathroom, waiting for someone to knock on the door; the Split-Mouth Woman wandered the streets with scissors in hand; Miss Mary's deathly calls echoed incessantly; the wails and barks in Inunaki Village never ceased; the Ubume searched for her long-dead child; the Aoandon smiled, enticing passersby to play with the lanterns of a hundred demons… In a crumbling world rampant with sinister tales and malevolent spirits, Kamiyagawa set a small goal for himself: "Defeat all the demons and monsters, and become the supreme ruler of ghosts and deities."

The world is diverse and flourishing. Humanity has changed, and with it, brought in a new era of prosperity. Males and females still exist, but the spectrum from which humanity is cast has broadened. With the introduction of alpha, omega, and beta, humanity has evolved even further. In such a word, Dr. Andrew Knox, known environmental researcher, is happy being a beta male. It has made his life easier by being middle ground, and as much as some wish he was one way or the other, he’s happy being who he is. Thriving even. He works in a world renowned research facility. He makes friends easily, and his projects are always funded. He even found someone who he thinks he could end up marrying if things continue in the right direction. That, and the vacant house next to his apartment building gets bought by a new neighbour. A cute, but cautious omega who relies on Andrew as a beta for help. Andrew couldn’t be happier. He loves being a helper, and loves when people rely on him. All in all, Andrew really thinks he has everything made. That is, until a research project with shoddy data is thrown back into his face that he has no recollection of working on, and all of his reputation disintegrates in between one heartbeat and the next. Heartbroken, it isn’t until Andrew wakes up, chained to a wall that everything becomes clear. He becomes a test subject to one of the scientists that he trusted. That he expected would never harm him. The life he had known, where he was a respected researcher was ripped out from underneath him. His identity and everything he’s ever known is stolen from him from a crazed researcher who he had trusted, maybe even loved. He has to relearn who he is, what he is, from scratch. Thankfully, he has one person in his corner. He just never expected to have to rely on someone whose shoulders were so small. This is an a/b/o story, and will have those tropes associated with it. I hope you enjoy :)

"Embark on an epic journey with Timothy, the protagonist of 'GINKEN: Sea Storm.' In a world engulfed by the infinite Vast Expanse, Timothy sails across the boundless ocean, fueled by the sole ambition to reach the colossal gate that serves as the portal to escape. Armed with extraordinary fire powers, he encounters a spectrum of allies and adversaries, each encounter shaping his destiny in this captivating tale of courage, magic, and the uncharted mysteries of the sea." - The narrative of this novel draws inspiration from the Japanese anime/manga series, One Piece. - The quality of the chapters noticeably improves from chapter 95 onward, extending to the latest chapters currently in development.

This planet is dying, is it because of The Crystal? or is that because of human sins?. That thought has lingering in Sirius's mind for many years. Growing during war times has made him selfish. Is there still any kindness on this dying planet?

Horror stories written by Joseph Kohtz The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On Halloween, a group of kids decides to go inside an old abandoned mansion to see if it's haunted and end up getting scared out of their minds by all sorts of monsters and ghosts. While inside, the kids meet up with a talking cat and jack-o-lantern who try to protect them from the spirits and try to convince one of them to read a spell from a book to get rid of the ghosts. Return to The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On a field trip, Susan Piper takes her class to The Wellington Mansion and tells them how it was haunted before she got rid of the ghosts a decade ago on Halloween with her friends' help. She also told her class how to re-haunt the house and warned them not to do so. The next day, on Halloween, six of Susan's students enter the mansion, bring the ghosts and monsters back, and get scared out of their wits. Jack, the jack-o-lantern who knew their teacher, protects them with help from Alvin, the ghost puppy, and tries to convince Victoria to read the same spell Susan read when she was in the mansion to get rid of the ghosts. The Spooky Halloween Sleepover in The Haunted Woods: After a few of their friends go missing, a group of kids investigates The Dead Woods to find them. While there, they run into monsters and ghosts that pick them off. Since their friends are disappearing, they decide to have a sleepover in the haunted woods until they find their friends, but they soon all go missing after the hauntings get worse. Fear Itself: After being told a ghost story around the campfire, a group of kids who go to a camp gets scared to death while ghosts and monsters haunt the camp and forest. They get scared, but some think it's all a prank by one of the counselors at first, even when the campers and the counselors start to get picked off one by one. Even though things look bad, some campers still think it's a fraud, at least until things get worse. Because the longer they stay and ignore the ghosts' warnings, the worse the hauntings get. Then they become convinced and start to get scared out of their wits.

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Lila Hayes has always found peace and inspiration in her coastal town, where she creates beautiful lanterns that light up the annual Lantern Festival. Her lanterns are not only a local tradition but also a symbol of hope and renewal. Despite her success, Lila feels a sense of loneliness and longs for a deeper connection. Ethan Lawson, a historian and writer, returns to the town where he grew up after spending years researching and writing about various historical events. He arrives just in time for the Lantern Festival, drawn by its enchanting reputation and the town’s rich history. Ethan is particularly interested in a local legend about a hidden romance tied to the festival. When Ethan visits Lila’s art studio, he is captivated by her lanterns and the stories behind them. Intrigued by the legend, he convinces Lila to help him uncover the truth behind the old tale, believing it could provide the perfect inspiration for his book. As they delve into the town’s history and the legend of a lost romance, Lila and Ethan begin to spend more time together. Their research leads them to uncover hidden places and old secrets, and their collaboration gradually turns into a deep and meaningful connection. Their journey is filled with charming town festivals, late-night lantern crafting sessions, and moments of introspection. Lila and Ethan discover that their own stories are intertwined with the legend they are unraveling, leading to unexpected revelations about their own desires and dreams. As the Lantern Festival approaches, Lila and Ethan face their fears and insecurities. Ethan grapples with the possibility of returning to his life away from the town, while Lila contemplates opening her heart to someone new. Together, they must confront their pasts and make a choice about their future. In the end, “Whispers among the lanterns” is a heartwarming story about love, history, and the magic that happens when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable and open to new possibilities.

WSA 2025 Entry What can one do against inevitability? Fate? Circumstances out of one’s control? The answer to that, for a human, is not all that much. We toil under the designs of other, pawns in their sick games, moved around while we dance under the illusion of freedom. I had resigned myself to this reality, that it was just how life went, despite my yearning to do more, be more, be above my mortal constraints, above my humanity. Emphasis on had. Fate had now become all but a footnote. ……..………………………… I am writing this book for the sole purpose of sending myself to uni.

16 years old-- most boys would be falling in love, as their hormones all rise to unprecedented levels. Riley, however, at age 16... killed the world's number 1 superhero. Discord Link : discord.gg/MBbJ3jJN7Q Warning: MC is in the spectrum. Very Edgy.

Born disabled in a war-torn world, Julian’s only solace was blacksmithing—until even that was overshadowed by loss and despair. But when he joins the Otherworld Project, a chance to live as a powerful clone on a distant planet, he uncovers an astonishing secret: his clone’s strength transfers to his real body. With newfound abilities, Julian’s rise to fame begins. Will he become a hero across two worlds, or let darkness consume them both? Journey with Julian and his accidental rise to fame. NOTE: MC is in the spectrum. (Savant Syndrome)

Tyren lantern has awoken with the knowledge of his world as a game. in said game he is seen as failure by his family and becomes a boss. believing this to be a dream he gets out of bed to unknowingly face the worst day of his young life. Uploads usually happen on the weekend

The stars are singing, who can hear them? Light is lost from the world, hope must be reignited, the spark that will lead to the drums of war sounding. One man holds the last lantern that separates humanity from chaos.

Scottie Santos is just a normal 25 year old woman. She's a college graduate working as a secretary to the editor-in-chief for a popular magazine. Yep, life is treating Scottie extremely well. There's just one thing: Scottie Santos is a virgin. Okay, well, that's not the problem, really. She actually has a disgustingly obsessive porn addiction. It's something that constantly seems to be on her mind and even begins bleeding into her everyday life. So, Scottie decides that her only solution is going clubbing or hanging out with friends whenever she can to abstain from said addiction. But, on the complete opposite end of the spectrum, she struggles from 'Pure O' Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (something she's self-diagnosed herself with.) As she puts it, her mind can imagine anyone and anything between her legs, anyone and anything. These intrusive thoughts seem to plague her no matter what the situation which leads her to compulsively research her condition or 'train' her brain into having healthy sexual thoughts by consuming porn. So the only thing left to say is, what the fuck is Scottie supposed to do?

As the Spring Festival approaches, lanterns are hung on both sides of the streets, and every household is busy cleaning and preparing for the New Year, creating a strong festive atmosphere. After Zhang Zhengqi sees off the Municipal Party Secretary Li Fengshu at the train station, he receives a phone call informing him that someone has jumped off the building at the Municipal Government Building. He rushes to the scene and finds the deceased to be a woman from an unknown organization. The police have reported to 110 and 120, and the preliminary judgment is suicide triggered by marital emotional issues. Zhang Zhengqi decides not to immediately report to Li Fengshu, but to handle the aftermath first.After Li Fengshu took office, he consulted a classmate who was good at feng shui. The classmate believed that the feng shui of the municipal government building was not good and suggested building an artificial hill to block the negative energy from the south. The city government adopted the suggestion and invested millions in the renovation. Unexpectedly, shortly after the relocation of the municipal government agencies, a cadre died suddenly, and now there has been a suicide by jumping off the building, prompting speculation about whether it is related to feng shui.

En un mundo donde lo desconocido acecha en las sombras, Teyki Kottaru busca respuestas. Obligado a dejar atrás su hogar, se refugia en la casa de su tía Elara en la ciudad de Hakuro, un lugar marcado por su tranquilidad aparente y un misterio latente. Teyki se encuentra en el umbral de una nueva vida, pero su llegada a Hakuro es solo el comienzo de una serie de eventos que cambiarán su destino para siempre. Cuando Teyki se topa con una chica misteriosa en el parque, siente una conexión inexplicable que lo impulsa a descubrir más sobre ella. Al mismo tiempo, se introduce en el intrigante mundo del Spectrum, un material enigmático que su tía estudia en un laboratorio local. El Spectrum podría ser la clave para entender a los Espectros, entidades que desafían la lógica y amenazan la existencia tal como la conocemos. Mientras Teyki se adentra en los secretos de Hakuro, descubre que las respuestas que busca están vinculadas de maneras insospechadas. Con el tiempo, deberá enfrentarse a decisiones que pondrán a prueba su moralidad, su humanidad y su deseo de proteger a aquellos que ama. En un mundo donde la oscuridad y la luz se entrelazan, Teyki deberá encontrar su camino, luchando por un futuro incierto y enfrentándose a las sombras que acechan en el horizonte.

Waking up from a nightmare several hours before dawn, Belle fetched a drink of water. She paused in front of her kitchen's window when she noticed a lit lantern in front of her mansion's garden. Her butler stood there, shovel in hand. This was no hour to be gardening. Curious, she made her way outside, but when she had gotten close enough to see a large and hollow pit next to her eternally-stoic and polite butler, she saw him pick up a rotten body. A DEAD BODY! Her eyes widened fearfully when she saw her handsome butler drop the rotting body into the fresh hole. She asked in horror, "What are you doing?!" Surprised to see his young miss awake at this hour, he stared at her with the same expression he had been keeping up for all these years. He had made sure she was asleep before coming here. "Gardening." "And the body?!" she looked at him in disbelief. "Fertilizer," he answered her before picking up the shovel that was on the ground. Belle was now certain something had possessed her butler. Who gardened dead bodies?! She then heard him ask her, "Want to help me in planting it, Miss Adams?" he gave her a sweet smile. Note: If you enjoy a book of comedy with light-hearted romance and a gothic background. This book is for you~

A long-forgotten servant has been loyal for countless years doing his mandated daily activities. Before his masters were destroyed, he served. After they were annihilated, he served. Until the very object of his assignment was destroyed he felt free and became free. Zamright was left with no path, no goals and he was never a child with lofty ambition. In the countless years he performed his assignment he had dampened his emotions to the lowest level. However, as he returned to his motherland, he was met with a multitude of choices: should he leave it to be destroyed, or should he save it? With no grand desire to be a ruler, one thing led to another and before he realized what had happened he was sitting on the highest throne of the Great Lantern, commanding absolute power and authority! Reigning over ancient monsters, beasts and old souls of the forgotten past and mundane people. Contending against the whole world, clashing with conceptual monsters and winning! However, he was blinded to the true nature of the ancient land—the Great Lantern. The whole world is terrified of that cursed land, and the only way to save it is to rip it up from the crust and flip it back to Earth! By the schemes of the hidden hands, by the countless hax from the shadows, by the monstrous intention of the darksides, by the strange abilities of Source Wilders, Zamright was controlled, swayed in matters of Nation wealth and many hid behind him silently for their desire to be fulfilled. But with every passing day, he grew stronger and broke from the shackles, gleaned through their insidious nature and countered in the most silent way conceivable, until his Sovereignty was absolute! But the layers of the schemes are older than the stars themselves! ***** Peace Dreamers are waiting for their Messiah. The Ancient Titan Moon was disdestroyed. The arrival of the Messiah. Throne Relic has chosen a new master. Seed of Hope was planted in everyone. "These are the signs of another Great War" Cardinal Of Knowledge sighed, "can we survive again?" even as a knowledge devourer he doesn't have the answer.

With each mile that he passed with his car his anger turned from fury to a blinding fire to a pitch black pit of chaos. And yet the pitch black chaos was too small a word as further ahead he went, until there he stood in front of ‘Manerium Somniorum’ The manor of dreams. Standing at the gates his anger dissipated to a form of fear and melancholy. Christian knew it like he knew the back of his hand that these emotions were his. Whatever he was feeling was an aftermath of what the manor was listening in on. The walls were screaming the story that unfolded between their bricks as the windows tried to leap open, over powered by the yearning need for some kind of a void. An escape from what unfolded. The gate of the manor seemed barred from reality. Acutely preoccupied by the nightmare. Participating and escaping every word the manor screamed. Time did not exist beyond these gates. No what was left behind was simply the shadow of broken hearts. With each second that passed Christian watched a darkness descend upon the manor as thick mists of clouds and shadows formed. Untouched was the reality outside the gate but inside Manerium Somniorum dreamed. Dreamed of a heartbroken man. Echoed of an unquenchable thirst. Begged for her return. Pulling every reality into it in its desperation, whispering and moaning Christian or anyone that dared to watch to enter. Enter their dream. Dream their love. And bathe in their despair as a symphony lulled Christian into a heavy sleep. With each ticking minute the manor seemed to draw further and further away, without even realizing his eyes had closed and his body was mesmerized by her. By them. It played out again like a song, starting with a verse. A look. A pair of eyes. A shadow. As translucent darkness shone brightly around a man and interlaced with his soul. And there she stood. It was her form and her face and yet her eyes betrayed who she was. A conscious thought metaphored into her existence, standing right there under the soft glow of his lantern. Christian was the prince and the prince was chaos as their fell in love for the first time. As their skin felt the fleeting graze of her smile and their ears heard the soft whisper of her gown tease the ground. There all three souls stood as one falling in love with the same form and yet a different woman. "We were never meant for tomorrow ..." She said with a trembling voice as her hand reached out for his, so close and yet much like their fates all there was between them were dreams.

"Since the heaven has taken pity on me and allowed me to be reborn, I will kill my way through this terminally ill world in this life!" Mysteries are resurrected, demons and monsters are everywhere, mountains of corpses and seas of blood are wailing all over the land. Only the divine pattern master is the only light in this diseased world. As long as there are patterns on the body, there is a chance of becoming a divine pattern master. Someone suffers from leukemia and transforms into a white-winged angel to punish all directions. Someone with eczema became the master of the river and feasted on it. Someone has a black dragon tattoo on his shoulder, his arms are covered with dragon scales, and he can shake a mountain with one punch! ...The day before Qin Jue returned to the mysterious world. Born into a righteous family, he made a decision that went against his ancestors. The front chest is covered with Naihe Bridge. This one, with a bull's head and a horse's face, drives the souls of the dead. On the other side, black and white impermanence waits with a lantern. The judge of the underworld, Yama of the Ten Palaces, Emperor Fengdu, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva... There are four angels standing on the back, holy and flawless, with kind eyes. Underworld on the front, heaven on the back, full of taboos! ... He is burdened with taboos and is as good as the gods! Show your butcher knife to this sick world! "In this life, I am the taboo!"

Three thousand years ago, Fu ling (Moon Fairy) saved Shang Chen (Phoenix Lord) from death and fell in love with him. Due to conspiracies by Fu ling's brother and sister, Shang Chen married Fu ling's sister, and Fu ling was imprisoned for destroying her clan. In the depths of the dungeon, she met Chang Lin (Dragon Lord). Chang Lin fell in love with Fu ling. Fu ling was poisoned by her sister. Chang Lin escaped from prison with Fu Ling and killed her brother. When Shang Chen tried to kill Fu ling, the Moon Lantern caught his Phoenix Blood, and Shang Chen's spirit wandered. In order to separate her destiny from Shang Chen's, she cut the destiny stone in half. Chang Lin accepted the fate stone punishment instead of Fu ling and his body was destroyed. Fu ling, poisoned by her sister, lost control of the Moon Lantern, and the mortal world fell into chaos. To make up for this incident, she sacrificed herself. Two thousand years later, Fu ling's soul entered the mortal body and met Shang Chen and Chang Lin again. A complex relationship of love, hate and sacrifice.

Decades of Cold War nuclear testing has led to the evolution of a new form of bacteria: Revenants that live upon the hearts of their hosts and grant them superpowers. In the following years, Urasaria Academy is formed to house crime-fighting students who are tasked with investigating and killing criminal hosts. In modern America, the young loner lesbian Mia Schultz is kidnapped by a headless man and given Worldwide, the ability to summon a swarm of fire scarabs. As she begins her new life at Urasaria Academy, she is soon pulled into a mystery of Worldwide's true origins. This story features a primarily-lesbian cast, although there are bisexual & transgender characters. Common themes in this character-based novel include emotional growth, loneliness and what it drives people to do, how memory alters perception, human selfishness, power and how it is wielded. If you are tired of self-insert harem isekai and want a mature story where realistic characters go through deep psychological drama (in-between murdering the absolute shit out of criminals), then Urasaria is for you. I also promise that the story is accepting of lesbians, bisexuals, and trans people. You will not be stereotyped or fetishized. If you would like to read other disclaimers for this work, continue on below. While this is an LGBT+ story, it does not feature: • Coming out: All female students are already assumed lesbians (although a few are bi). • Excess homo/bi/transphobia: Villains may use slurs, but hero students are generally accepting. • Gay burying: There are a few secondary characters who die, but couples are safe. • Grimdark: My approach to writing is that art should depict reality in its full spectrum of human emotion: laughter, anger, absurdity, seriousness, frustration, sadness, grief, and joy. What is silly should be treated sillily and what is serious should be treated seriously. What this work does feature: • Ultraviolence: Expect decapitations, ripping heads off, filling enemy's throats with scissors and snapping men as one snaps a wishbone. • Untagged 'dark' subjects: Please note that there are characters with backstories involving trauma, abuse, or addiction. I do not intentionally provoke negative emotions in readers nor attempt to shock with trauma -- I am just trying to faithfully render all contours of an inner emotional landscape. • I do not always agree with my characters & my characters do not always agree with me: I really shouldn't have to say this, but a character spouting an opinion does not equal me agreeing with their opinion. Read critically; sometimes, a character may be intentionally inconsistent or hypocritical to make a larger point about their character. If you would like to create fanwork based on Urasaria Academy, please feel free so long as you link back to here. Updates daily. Cover by Konorin!

Jiang Hao traveled to a world where everyone can awaken their own planet. In this world, everyone can have the opportunity to awaken the planet, and transform the extraordinary energy to create civilization of cultivation, magic, technology, warrior... However, the gravity of Jiang Hao's awakened planet is actually ten times that of a normal planet, and no known civilization can survive in this planet, so it is regarded as a waste star by everyone. But Jiang Hao knew a civilization from the anime world. In his previous life, there was a horrifying and terrifying civilization——Saiyan civilization. Saiyan, Super Saiyan—restricted, mutant, second-order, third-order, full power, demonization, possession, runaway, flash explosion, divine energy, super power, sword of hope... As time goes by, the powerful Saiyans shine in different worlds one by one, turning into a terrifying and terrifying civilization. ······ Even, not just Saiyan civilization! Krypton civilization, Apocalypse civilization, Cree civilization, Green Lantern civilization... I'm not the Author of this book. I found it in MTL & chose to post it here. It is written by a Chinese Author, so there might be Face slapping. I'll try to minimize it, So enjoy.

When you have that strong feeling that you've lived before and were tied to someone of significant importance but can't exactly remember anything. This is the case for two bound souls, who despite the many challenges they faced across numerous lives always ended up together but they were always eventually separated. What would happen when after their 8th time they reunite, not only separated but across different spectrums which completely conflict with each other?

Levi a young officer. Vesper an aspiring astrologist and Historian. Two unique opposite sides of the spectrum meet and encounter the supernatural together they must overcome things that had been forgotten hundreds of years ago.

Arelins....a new world right.? Somewhere in this world,there exists the beautiful celestial body named Arelins... This story is of a whole new concept. Believe me.!Not like those CEOs type...first love revenge...bff betrayal or anything like those same concept mangas and manhwas you have read till now. I myself am I manga and manhwa reader. I have always seen in comment section readers saying..."Argh...again with the same concept...can't they make a new one.?" I thought so also. That's why I make this story of a whole new adventure...love...and all the things you haven't explored till now for you all only.!

Rosemary is as reserved as a person can be. Most of her time is spent in isolation, fingers often grazing the keys of a piano as she tries to run away from the sad reality of her life—the reality that it's all been planned out. Set in stone from the smallest details to the most major life events. From inheriting her father's business to an engagement with a mere family friend, Hayes, who just so happens to attract a rather erratic group of lovesick girls, all who are constantly coming for Rosemary out of envy, the girl wants none of it. Especially since none of it wants her back, not her father, not her fiance, none the girls that surround her that suffocate her with the offer of superficial friendship. Daisy is on the other side of the spectrum. Free, yes, but a bit more lost, impulsively jumping from opportunity to opportunity, knowing nothing of what she wants in her life. Unfortunately enough, recklessness gets you a lot of scars. From her cheating ex-boyfriend who just so happens to be the school's heartthrob to her estranged best friend who mysteriously catches everybody's eye. What happens when a strange pattern begins to emerge and they swap bodies every other day? Will Daisy's carelessness be able to rearrange Rosemary's fate? And will Rosemary's meticulousness be able to get Daisy's life together? When love enters the mix, things get complicated. Because in a single day, Rosemary's fiance is enamored with whoever took over his fiance's body. And Daisy's best friend suddenly has the drive to talk to her again.

Creepypasta stories, tales, myths, and legends are a genre of internet-based horror and folklore known for their chilling and unsettling narratives. They have grown to become a significant part of online culture, spreading through forums, social media, and specialized websites. the world of creepy narratives, whether in the form of stories, tales, myths, or legends, offers a wide spectrum of chilling and suspenseful content. They tap into our deepest fears and fascinations with the unknown, leaving a lasting impression on those who engage with these unsettling tales. Creepy narratives have become a unique subgenre of online storytelling, building a devoted community of both creators and fans who continue to expand and explore the genre's boundaries.