Haunting Ground

In the dark underbelly of New York City, a young hustler from Detroit escapes his broken past only to be drawn into the violent currents of the city’s criminal underworld. Driven by a need to carve out his own path, he joins a gang that teaches him both the art of survival and the brutal cost of loyalty. As he rises through the ranks, he faces deadly power struggles, tests of trust, and the haunting threat of betrayal, all while confronting the ghosts of a fractured family he left behind.

The story is being rewritten from the ground up so there will be no new chapters for the time being. All current chapters are subject to change.

A new part-timer who doesn't believe in ghosts and three long-term part-time employees who are used to seeing paranormal events team up to unravel the mysteries of the convenience store they're working at.

Almost six years after his divorce, guilt looms over Eddie's memories of fatherhood and the choices he made for his children. As two of his grown kids wrestle with the complexities of adult life, the third spirals into addiction, landing him in prison, prompting Eddie to wrestle with the haunting echoes of his past mistakes and strive toward a more fulfilling future.

While the whole world is trying to hunt rare beasts and tame them to cultivate unique powers, I became the administrator of a sacred ground in a game, where all sorts of rare beasts flocked to me greedily for benefits! From the Ghost Dragons to the Suntail Phoenixes, from Hydra Ants to Poison Druids, my sacred ground can farm any beast that wants to cultivate!

For eight long decades, Luke Dexter has lingered in the eerie stillness of a cave, trapped in a liminal existence that defies life and death. Once an ordinary man, he was brought back from the void by a Celestial Mage, condemned to wander as a zombie. The mage insists that Luke must venture into the living world to rediscover his purpose, but Luke is reluctant, finding little appeal in the life he left behind. However, when the mage forcefully casts him into the outside world, Luke is thrust into a reality that is different and unsettling. Tormented by haunting memories of a life he barely remembers, he is filled with wariness about what lies ahead. To survive, he must lean on his unshakable confidence. Yet, in a realm where magic entwines with peril, Luke quickly learns that the greatest threats may come not from his haunting past or uncertain future, but from the truths hidden deep within himself. In a society that recoils from the undead, Luke faces a crucial question: Can he carve out a new path, or will his very existence ignite a reckoning that could change everything? The journey ahead is fraught with danger and revelations, forcing him to confront not only the world but also the man he has become.

In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, Kael, a battle-worn warrior, hides in the shadows, haunted by the sacrifices of the past. When the ancient seals that bind the Demon Kings begin to crack, Kael is forced out of exile, drawing unlikely allies—an adventuring party full of colorful characters and hidden agendas. With dark forces rising, Kael must confront the horrors he once fought, face the demons of his own soul, and decide whether redemption is still within his grasp. A story of friendship, betrayal, and unspoken power, where even the strongest heroes must reckon with their own shadows.

A blade and a corpse on the ground. When humans first stepped foot on Neptune in the year 2200, they unlocked a vast and boundless universe ruled by different families, filled with magnificent battle techniques and ten arbiters who controlled it all!

All Kang Dae Rim knew in this world was her father, castle and forest. All her father said was that the outside world was dangerous for her and her brother

In the enchanting land of Serendia, where shimmering moonlight dance upon tranquil lakes and ancient forest whisper secrets, there exists a mysterious lullaby that drifts throught the hight air. Every evening, when the sun sets behind the horizon, a haunting melody emerges, soothing the heart of the restless and beckoning sleep to weary souls.

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.

Ein was a hitman on hire. A killer, a shadow, a death with insomnia, if you may. He had witnessed countless pairs of eyes dim as the light of life faded, leaving nothing but vile hollowness. Needless to say, the sight of a soul popping out of the dead body was a first. And it wasn't just any soul. It was the dead heir of Byers Holdings, the same guy he killed with his own hands. Turns out the rich boy Adriel had a horribly irritating and loud soul, but worst of it all - impossible to get rid of. Who would have thought that killing on a blue moon night could lead to being haunted?

In a journey marked by regret and redemption, Taro Moriyama, a high school senior, grapples with the haunting guilt of having bullied a classmate; Miyu Tanaka, who was fragile and small, which made her an easy target. Struggling with feelings of depression and isolation, Taro-seeking a path to forgiveness-is determined to make amends and reconnect with Miyu. As he faces his past actions and the consequences they had on both their lives, Taro learns the importance of empathy, courage, and the possibility of healing; ultimately striving to transform his guilt into a force for good.

In a world where magic reigns, a terminally ill young man struggles as one of the weakest mages, destined for obscurity and sacrifice. As he battles through treacherous dungeons and faces the haunting reality of his cancer, he discovers that each level gained comes at the cost of his life, forcing him to confront the true meaning of strength, friendship, and sacrifice.

The Marvelous Misadventures of Wolfe and Bunny follows the enchanting, often hilarious journey of Wolfe, the stoic planner, and Bunny, the free-spirited dreamer, as they travel the world together. Each chapter whisks them to a new destination where they navigate cultural quirks, unexpected detours, and the ups and downs of their relationship. From bustling Tokyo markets to the haunting beauty of the Scottish Highlands, Wolfe and Bunny’s adventures capture the magic of love, curiosity, and the art of embracing life’s unpredictable moments. Together, they discover that every adventure reveals more about the world—and each other.

She finds him more alluring than the way she had left him five years ago, but, she wasn't scheming for some passion, instead she was back for vengeance and her stolen properties.

The first rays of dawn pierced through the dense foliage of the Azure Mountains, illuminating the verdant landscape in a soft, golden hue. High atop one of the mountain's peaks, a figure lay sprawled on the ground, unconscious and battered. As the sunlight caressed his face, his eyes fluttered open, revealing a pair of piercing blue irises.

A young wriggler streamer returns to Japan to live in the house his GrandUncle went missing in. But as soon as he does strange things start to happen. A new game has begun. A new blood moon has risen. Will they be able to survive?

It was raining heavily at midnight and the birds sitting on the trees started flying towards the sky due to the loud thunder. In mansion, a 36-year-old man was searching for something inside a large deserted mansion, going from one room to another. The man was wearing black clothes. There was no one else except that man in such a big and luxurious mansion. There were lines of worry on the man's face and he was searching for something. Even after searching every corner of the room, the man did not find that thing. Seeing this, the man immediately went to the fourth floor of the mansion. Just then his phone started ringing. Seeing someone's name on the cellphone screen, the man immediately picked up the phone without wasting time and heard a loud and angry voice from the other side. "What happened Jack?! Did you find the box or not?" Hearing the man's voice, Jack said nervously, "No! Sir, but don't worry, I will find that box very soon and bring it to you!" "Finish this work quickly, and yes, if you come without that box, I will not leave you alive!" Saying this, the phone gets disconnected from the other side. Jack wipes the sweat from his forehead and walks towards the corridor. Then suddenly a foul smell spreads all around. "What kind of smell is this? Maybe it is the smell of a rat being killed!" Saying this, Jack moves forward. While going from the corridor to the other side, many black shadows were also walking behind Jack. While walking, Jack goes inside a room, then suddenly the door leading outside closes with a loud bang and one by one all the lights go off. And darkness engulfs all around. Seeing this, Jack immediately turns on the torch light of his phone and says in panic, "Who is it?" Then a scary growling sound starts coming. Something like water was falling on Jack's head from above. Seeing this, when Jack put his hand on his head, his whole hand became red with blood. Seeing this, Jack's breathing slows down and his heart starts beating fast.

Mariam's childhood aspiration was thwarted by the haunting memories of her first love Jameson, the only child of the famous Jameson Welbeck's, of Lurkshire Capitol. The tragic death of Jameson in their secret love room had left her shocked as his ghost continually haunts her in her adulthood. Mariam had only two options: confess and be free or keep mute and be haunted for life.

In the Wake of Tomorrow is a poignant tale of love, loss, and the haunting silence of unspoken words. A story where understanding can only come when both souls are willing to confront the darkness within themselves—and each other

WARNING: WARNING: This book contains violence, explicit words, and sex. Some words that might not be liked by others. Reader’s discretion is advised. The city is under attack by vampires! Everybody inside! Nala shouted. The vampires were tossing and throwing people around, John was scared and ran off to hide. One of the vampires grabbed Nala from behind and she pushed Cypher mistakenly, he fell to the ground. Rebecca grabbed Nala with her claws flying towards a building, Cypher got up quickly, grabbed Nala’s legs, and retrieved her from the vampire. Nala fell on top of Cypher’s face and they both stared at each other, immediately he reversed her to the ground. Stay here! He said. No, you stay here! You tried to kill me, she reversed him back on the ground and was running away. The three vampires were in the air staring at Nala as she ran. Fresh blood! Rebecca kills the stranger. Sarafina said. Would love to. Rebecca said, running towards Cypher. Nala was chased by Sarafina, Cypher shot his arrow at her but didn’t get her.

In the shattered realm of Chance, trauma isn’t just an experience—it’s a force shaping destiny. Step into the first of four realms in The Split Universe where one fractured soul seeks redemption amidst the jagged edges of their past. As they confront haunting memories, they must decide: can healing be found in the dark?

Haunted by the ghosts of a troubled past and trapped in a silent war with their own mind, Alex lives in the shadows of their inner world. Days blur in solitude until they meet Emma, whose quiet understanding stirs something Alex thought was long buried—a yearning for connection. As they navigate late-night conversations steeped in secrets and unspoken fears, Alex feels the pull of a dark abyss, tempered only by a fragile thread of faith. But in a world of fleeting ties and fractured memories, Alex must confront the question that haunts them: can they truly escape the darkness, or are they destined to remain bound within it?

"The Diamond. Death walks alongside me but the reaper is no match for me. I'm trapped in a world full of monsters dressed as men, and those who aren't as they seem. They won't keep me forever. I no longer recognize the person I've become. And I'm fighting to find my way back to the beast who hunts me in the night. They call me a diamond. But they've only created an angel of death. The Hunter. I was born a predator, with ruthlessness ingrained in my bones, when what's mine is stolen from me in the night, like a diamond hidden within a fortress. I find that I can no longer contain the beast. Blood will paint the ground as I tear apart this world to find her, and bring her back to where she belongs. No one will escape my wrath, especially not those who have betrayed me"-

In a haunting exploration of betrayal, and despair, Crimsom tears, follows Nkechi Igwe, a wife trapped in a tumultuous marriage marred by abuse and loss. Another play of mine, adapted into a novel

An aftermath of an apocalypse, a broken and chilling change that occurred twenty thousand years ago when a meteorite collided with Earth, blanketing the land on every scale in snow and cold. Liam Blake, a cold, judgemental, ruthless yet kind person, emerged from the icy depths, stranded without any help. With no place to call home, he witnessed three men abusing a young girl and, driven by his own judgement and anger, he swiftly decapitated them to nil. Collapsed on the cold ground with a blood bath beneath his body, blaming himself yet still has a reason to live, an 'unknown' goal which Liam chose to endure. As his wishes to live provisioned through the cold forest, he encounters, a lady named Hailey Southwark, saving him from the near death experience as is arm was torn off. Grateful for her act of kindness, Liam though had a personal goal but decided to become Hailey's acquaintance as a Node, a person who woke beneath the ice. Liam, being haunted by mysterious dreams and soon discovered that these visions were turning into reality. Uncertain of what comes next, he decides to help Hailey with the cases that connected the mysteries tangling his dreams.

In the aftermath of her soulmate Daniel's brutal murder, Alawis's world is shattered. Her quest for vengeance leads her to Dark Hell, where instead of closure, she's haunted by guilt. Fate intervenes, drawing Alawis into the realm of demonic flames and ancient secrets. There, she discovers she's the mate and Star Shatterer of Niel, a powerful Dark Star Realm demon driven by a unique catalyst: revenge. As Alawis navigates treacherous demon politics, she holds the key to Niel's questions. But will their bond ignite a love strong enough to overcome Dark Hell's darkness, or will it shatter beneath the weight of their haunted pasts?

Lyra, an anxious young woman in Port-Louis, France helps her father, a successful businessman, restore and refurbish an abandoned hotel with the idea to get it running again; however, finding even hired hands to help is a challenge due to ghastly tales told about it. "L’Hôtel Hanté", as the locals call it, is a promising hotel and business venture but is the possible payoff worth the mysterious risks that present themselves to those who dare climb past the first floor? Art by Cordelia Carlin

Harley, a devoted best friend, struggles to conceal her long-held feelings for Dominic, the groom, as she stands by Olivia's side on her wedding day. As Harley's emotions reach a boiling point, she finds herself torn between loyalty and heartbreak. With memories of what-ifs and maybes haunting her, Harley's inner turmoil escalates, leading her to a desperate moment of recklessness. Will she find the strength to confront her emotions and move forward, or will the pain of unrequited love consume her?