Congregation Jumpscare

Sent in her favorites author's novel, our main character tries to survive without getting caught in all the drama throwing themselves at her.

In the world of Ellides, a horrific occurrence has caused monsters to proliferate at an alarming rate throughout the nation. Humanity is on the verge of extinction as these horrifying creatures multiply and become more powerful. Only one remaining bastion remains as humanity's last hope after ongoing clashes with the monsters caused extensive destruction and fatalities. This final fortress, appropriately called "Last Hope," stands as a beacon of defiance against the overwhelming forces of the monsters. It's a fortified city with high walls around it. The last of the human race has congregated within its walls, seeking safety from the unrelenting assault. The protagonist of this story, Eric Meryl, is a little child who, although living in poverty, wants to be an adventure. He is aware of life's challenges because he comes from a modest, impoverished family, but he still has dreams of adventure and travel. Eric finds comfort in myths and legends about intrepid explorers who traverse the unknown in search of riches and answers outside the confines of his realm. As Eric's adventure unfolds, he discovers the true essence of bravery and the harsh reality of the adventurer's life. Along his perilous journey, he grapples with fear but remains steadfast in his pursuit of greatness. Amidst battles and trials, Eric's character evolves, becoming both jumpy and endearing, yet resilient and unwavering. Each encounter tests his emotions, as he learns to balance kindness and strength, not only for himself but for those he encounters along the way. "Adventurer's Strife" weaves a dark and action-packed tale of growth, sacrifice, and the pursuit of hope amidst a world teetering on the brink of collapse As Eric faces the challenges that lie ahead, the novel takes readers on a thrilling journey through a world of both wonders and terrors, where the fate of humanity hinges on the bravery and resilience of one young adventurer. And the other and world around it.

Arthur Silver Moon, the Third Prince of the Silver Moon Empire, was a talented individual who didn't wish to partake in the fight for the throne. His only desire was to become an unfettered adventure, able to go anywhere and visit all those wondrous places depicted in the books and guides. He wanted to visit numerous places, like the Flying Island of Angels and the Sky Mountain, where dragons congregated to lay their eggs and talk about magic. However, to accomplish his desire, he must become someone capable of fighting against everything, someone able to come and go as he pleases. He must become the King of Mages. This is a story that will revolve around a young man travelling the world and seeing all wondrous things, while fighting against its destruction.

This is not a story but the records of a Ordinary Journeyman called Munir. There are not many artifacts preserved from before The Great Congregation, so the records from this book might be the only one for what happened before.

Mandolin Trump, frustrated by the world system, was determined to become a rich pastor but not without the supernatural powers of wizard Demora Tala. Soon the house of faith suffered a lot of evil under his watch, but what is left to be told, that the ears of men have not heard? The secret sins and the darkness that crawled unseen reveal the unbelievable. Perhaps something out of this world! And as more darkness crept into Mandolin’s thought, he knew that the desires of his flesh must be a priority. Soon the passion journey began. As he narrowed his eyes into the future, he never saw the great mistake ahead. Sexual passion made him insane & powers got him drunk. Soon the covenant was broken. The bad and ugly started— What will become of his ministry when the source of his power desires to take their powers back from him because of a broken covenant? What will become of his 20,000-plus congregation kept under the shades of darkness? How will he handle the power of fleshly lust eating deep into his bones? The battle has only just begun between Mandolin and the powers that made him. Soon, he realized there is an alternative ultimate power he could rely on to soar above the power dragging him with chains to die the death for abuse of covenant, he ignorantly undermines its supernatural potential. Now, he only has one chance of escape— Will he survive? Or die before dawn? Or fight back to stay alive!

Somewhere on the Pacific Ocean is a man made island. Outside of any countries jurisdiction lies Lumeria. A man made island for scientist and people who want to pursue science no matter the cost congregate. Director Richards had been developing a power source so strong that by falling out of stabilization would cause the earth to turn to ash. After twenty years of research and development the time has come to turn it on. To have an unlimited source of energy for all of man kind. The issue…. It wasn’t a power source at all….

Survivor 1: Are you sure we can trade food at this place? It looks more like a fortress than a hub. Survivor 2: Well they have to protect their stash from everyone else right? ** Chunky man walks in front of the gate and yells "An hour of labor for 100g of grains, Twenty Men ONLY!" Its year 2028, a global pandemic hit the earth during 2020 and it paralized the whole planet, 2021 4 strains of the virus were detected and were still mutatiing, February 2022 2/3rds of the global population died. April 2022 crops and livestock started dying out due to the virus. June 2022 governments have fallen, laws ceased to exist and survivors started to congregate in bases protected by walls and strict control. August 2022, the dead have risen. Follow Matt in his journey to protect his family, secure his territory and lastly, provide.

“Ah-Li.” Only she. Only she dared call him in such an intimate manner. To his other women, to the Empress Consort herself, he was His Majesty, the Xinlong Emperor. The Empress Dowager, in an upsurge of tenderness, might have called him Your Highness, in remembrance of the days when he had been but a fourth Prince. But she, she would always trample his dignity underfoot. She, she would always flaunt her dominance in the Inner Palace. “Ah-Li, always remember the source from which you drink.” A cold shiver ran down his spine. She knew. He had come to ring the death knell for her. As he had rung it for so many before her. For his own flesh and blood. She knew. He hovered over her outstretched silhouette, looking down on her. Desire whipped his mind, fear grabbed him around the throat, making it ever so difficult for him to swallow the saliva that was accumulating in his mouth. Before he could even extend a hand, he felt a palm squarely setting against his abdomen. Pushing at it without ceremony. “It is Imperial Concubine Qin’s great honor to be attending His Majesty, the Emperor, in his chambers tonight. He better take his leave not to make her wait. This humble court lady is tired and wishes to rest.” ¤¤¤ Those Hūna brutes had been stricken dumb. They pillaged, they raped, they tortured, they killed. However, never had they seen a woman, a Hua woman at that, calmly coming out of a tent after having been stripped naked. Her spine straight, her chin kicked up high, her eyes glistening with contempt, she treaded forward. They took a step back as if they had seen an evil spirit. Deep laughter broke through the reigning silence. Right in front of her was he. Seated on a stool at the head of this little congregation, wiping the blade of his sword clean. The man whose eyes were like mother-of-pearl. Heyan Yu. She advanced towards him with all the confidence in the world. As if she were not about to be violated by a group of sordid barbarians. As if she were still the grand Noble Imperial Consort Huihuang. He observed her with those eyes she admired jealously. His smile was as full of contempt as was her posture. When she finally came to him, the expanse of her white skin blocking anything else from his view, he lifted his head. His voice was deep and reverberated through her whole body. “What does the beauty want from this humble one?” That is when her palm made contact with his face. Igniting a fire that would not be extinguished in their lifetimes. Stupidity deserved punishment. Heyan Yu truly was young. So young he had fallen into Ah-Li’s more than obvious trap. But she would set everything to right. His face contorted in shocked anger as his men let a horrified gasp escape them. Everyone who was the least familiar with his character would have known at that moment that blood would flow. But that Hua wretch simply turned around, her jet black hair twisting about her calves, and asked in a sing-song voice: “Well, who wishes to go first?” ------------------------------------------------------------------- [The magnificent cover was made by none other than the very talented, the all-conquering, the supreme Jenjibread. Check out her story "Crocodile Tears", I guarantee you will like it.]

A Universe that each world has beings that possess Magecraft. They called themselves Mages. From Fire to Ice... These Mages sought refuge on Earth after their planets were gone. A war that annihilated the worlds beyond the Milky Way Galaxy. Known as the Great Noble War, this war resulted in many Mages being displaced. Two sworn brothers that hailed from Akhaten decided to gather these Mages on Earth and start a organisation with them. To make sure that they could continue living on Earth. But new things meant new obstacles. New foes? Or New friends? This organisation was called 'The Congregation.'

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Hi Raizel here with my first story. Ryu is just a normal otaku he has a girlfriend,his 6 year old sister, and a mid-class job that's boring but it pays bills so it'll do. So how did he die you might ask not by the evil Truck-Kun or on a hospital bed, but by a heart attack on Halloween watching the movie Halloween with his favorite horror characters Michael Myers. He got jumpscared by a graphic horror scene. Now talking to the God who caused his death for amusement. He has three wishes, join him on a adventure of he uses them to his benefit.

In the year 2060, the Elysian Congregation led the country of Elysia with its traditional religious values and beliefs. Their religion of Menesism worshipped a single goddess up above, the Moon, also referred to as MONA. But with the flourishing government came an opponent wishing to overtake their position in the upcoming election, the Cardinal Nexus. How would the High Priests of the Elysian Congregation guarantee the security of their position as head political party? { Tune in on ELYSIUM, as familiar names return in the prequel to my main novel UNJUSTIFICATION. }

After the tragic and unexpected death of her brother, a young woman named Evelyn has her life changed forever when she experiences events that throw her into an entirely new world filled with adventure, romance and of course… magic! When she unexpectedly meets a mysterious woman named Claire, and takes her on a surprising journey that reveals parts of Evelyn’s life she never dreamed of, but had been kept from her. Evelyn is introduced to a congregation of peculiar looking people with attire that she had never seen before in her protected world.

Airic, a witch, and mother of two, escaped from the plague that has swept their village. Her husband, desperate to keep his family safe, has accepted an offer to settle in a village they come by — the Village of the Sun Congregation. The Congregation is a new church that quickly taken over the minds and lands, claiming to bring peace and prosperity. However, this village is far from a safe haven for the family as the sun congregation hates witches, claiming them to be a disgrace to humanity and guilty of all sins. The family is welcomed into the village, but Airic must keep her witch heritage a secret to protect herself and her children. As the winter draws on, Airic delves deeper into the dark secrets of the village, she must navigate a dangerous game of survival and uncover the truth before it's too late. Author's Note: This is not a Romance; I am not sure why genre is noted as Fantasy Romance, as I posted it under Fantasy. If you know how to fix this, please DM me. Thank you!

James has been reborn! Born in the alluring game; the world of AniTopia. Howbeit, something seems unconventional. What's with these skills? Acid shot? Stealth? Wait... I’ve been reborn as a WHAT? Follow James as he converges with adversaries, congregate intimates and learn to flourish in his new Dungeon home!

In life you don't have to give up do things accordingly until you rich your own goal and surpurce them.There is what we call self confidence in life if you are confident everything goes smoothly and people will be proud of you because low self-esteem is the one that brings people down everytime because they don't have confidence to stand infront of the congregation.

Mina, an intelligent and beautiful young girl with a strict Christian upbringing, finds herself on campus surrounded with lots of choices that opposes her belief in the principles she upholds dearly. As the first daughter of a Pastor in the remote village where she hails from, much is expected of her. Her father, Pastor Fiifi Thompson, only believes a woman must remain chaste until marriage, and has strictly inculcated this principle in the minds of all his three daughters and congregation. Will Mina subsist this principle in a crooked and perverse generation, or will she succumb to the pleasures and pressures of this world, especially on campus?

His eyes snapped open. Sounds of wildlife were all around him, and they became rowdier as he felt his consciousness returning to his body. His back was propped on something hard and uneven. Reflexively, he sat up. His eyes were immediately scanning his surroundings in a slow motion, seeing only overgrown forest in every direction. His eyebrows raised majestically as he found that he was lying down in the middle of a clearing, vine-laden trees enclosing the space. A sudden premonition struck him. Patting his clothes and pockets, then his whole body, he sighed in relief. Nothing had happened to his body. His limbs were intact, as was his head. The thing he had stored in his pockets was nowhere to be found, but he was in one piece. Considering what he had gone through, it was a miracle that none of those things had eaten him yet. Checking his vicinity one more time and finding no immediate threats, he slowly stood up, eyes vigilant against movement among the trees and their branches that entwined the sky above. The air was full of the sounds of birds. The canopy swayed restlessly over him as those small creatures hopped from one branch to another. He recalled what they were: Anothraxes. They weren’t a threat when they were alone, but once they congregated on a single hunter, they became C-level dangers. He had to stay hidden as he moved if he wanted to avoid the critters. Fortunately the ground was endorsed full with lush undergrowth, some of the plants reaching heights that could hide his body even if he only slightly bent his knees. Deciding what he needed to do, he made to dive into the conevenient natural cover for hunters, when his feet struck something that was hidden under a bush. It made a dull cluttering noise, like metal striking against ground. As he looked at his feet, he saw a familiar handle-like object. It was only one part of an item, and the rest of it was gone. He crouched low to retrieve it but felt slight resistance. Comprehending, he used his free hand to break apart the bramble while the hand holding the broken item tugged on it. “I wouldn’t do that if I were you.”

Faith There are two main branches of Islam - Sunni and Shi’a. Sunni is the largest branch of Islam. Shi’a is the second largest branch. Sunni and Shi’a Muslims agree on the basic principles of Islam, such as believing in one God and the importance of the prophets. They also share the same holy book - the Qur'an. The reason there has been a split into different branches is due to differences in belief about who was the rightful successor to the Prophet Muhammad as leader of the Muslim community after his death. Shi’a Islam Shi’a is the second largest branch of Islam and is divided into three further branches, including Twelver Shi’a - the largest group. Many Shi’a Muslims believe that Muhammad chose Ali as his successor and they do not accept the authority of the first three Sunni caliphs. In Shi'a Islam an imam is not simply a person in charge of a mosque and its congregation, but someone who has the authority to decide the meaning of the Qur’an and which laws Shi’a Muslims should follow. Key Beliefs in Islam. Sunni and Shi'a Muslims both believe in the oneness of Allah and follow the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah. Sunni and Shi’a Muslims also agree on the importance of the prophets. Each branch of Islam has some central beliefs. Sunni Muslims follow the six articles of faith and Shi’a Muslims follow the five roots of Usul ad-Din. The six articles of faith - Sunni Islam Tawhid is having absolute faith in the oneness of God. Allah is simply the Arabic word for God and is not the name of any other being. Nothing can be likened to him and it is important to note that Allah has no plural in Arabic. Angels (malaikah) are important because God’s greatness means that he cannot communicate directly with humans. He therefore passed messages (Risalah) to his prophets via the angels, who were his first creation. The holy books should be respected, especially the Qur’an, which is a direct revelation from God – it is God’s word. The prophets (nubuwwah) should be respected, especially Muhammad, known as the Seal of the Prophets (the last prophet). It is important to note that Muslims accept Isa (known by the name Jesus in Christianity) as a prophet. There are 25 prophets named in the Qur’an. Sunni Muslims believe in the Day of Judgement and the afterlife (Akhirah). All Muslims will be judged by God and sent to either Paradise or Hell. Al-Qadr means that everything in the universe is following a divine masterplan. This shows the importance of God’s will, as Allah knows or decides everything that will happen. In all things the master-planning is God’s (Qur’an 13:42). What is the importance of the six articles of faith? Knowing that there is only one God, Sunni Muslims believe that people should live following his rules. The holy books help with this as they give guidance on how Muslims can live their lives on the right path. The prophets are sent by God to teach humans how to live as Allah wished and to teach how to obey his laws. A lot of Sunni Muslims believe that the angels record the deeds of humans on Earth, which encourages Muslims to do good if they want to have a place in Paradise. The belief in the Day of Judgement means believing that this life is a test and Allah determines everything, even human free will. However, humans are still responsible and held accountable for their actions. The five roots of Usul ad-Din - Shi’a Islam The theology of the twelve imams of Shi’a Islam contains the five key principles known as Usul ad-Din: Shi’a Muslims believe that the prophets provide guidance on the past and the Qur’an. They agree that if there is only one God then Muslims should follow his rules. Shi’a Muslims believe that Allah is always right and just and sometimes may act in ways that are beyond our understanding. Muslims believe they face judgement in the afterlife. Therefore, they need to follow the right path in their lives in order to pass any test that God sets for them.

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On the day that was meant to be the happiest day of her life. It became an unrealistic dream when she found out her best friend was the bride her fiancee was getting married to. To control the embarrassment and to avoid being disgraced, Ivy picked a man from the congregation and got married to him. Unknown to her, she picked the country's wealthiest bachelor. Dillon was shocked when the broken Ivy singled her out of the congregation. Not knowing how to reject the broken woman, he agreed to get married to her. Ivy was shocked when she found out the man she got married to was the country's billionaire and decided to run away but will it be successful? Dillon's mother already picked a bride for him, what will she do when she gets to know her son is entangled with a poor woman?