Sprout In The Thicket

a black figured somebody arrives each night at 11pm and watches Jonathan sleep while smiling. watch as the nightmare unfolds

Every night, when the world drifts into sleep, a hidden reality awakens. A select few—gifted yet cursed—enter The Forgotten Realm, a world where they transform into animals, each form dictating the power they wield in the waking world. The stronger they are in the dream, the weaker they are in reality, and vice versa. But the dream is more than a mere illusion; it is a battleground where survival is the only law. Elias Crowe, a loner with an uncanny ability to notice what others ignore, finds himself trapped in this nightmarish cycle as a raven—weak in the dream yet powerful in reality. When he stumbles upon an ancient truth hidden within The Forgotten Realm, he realizes the dreamworld is no mere escape—it is the graveyard of past realities, erased from existence through a cosmic reset. As other dreamwalkers hunt one another, consuming their prey to grow stronger, Elias discovers an even darker fate... Hunted in both the dream and the waking world, Elias must choose, fight to preserve a doomed existence or embrace annihilation and forge something new. As the lines between real and unreal blur, one question remains—can he outfly fate itself?

After unknown “ Distant Persons” nearly destroyed humanity for their own experiments, the city of Myrid has risen from the ashes in perfect order. In this peaceful and seemingly perfect sanctuary, Ren wakes up in a strange bed with no memory of who he is.

"This is the story of a girl who doesn't truly know who she is. She feels as though she's walking alone on an endless road made of glass - fragile, beautiful, and dangerous - chasing a destination that always slips just beyond her reach. Behind her, she sets fire to every path she's crossed, knowing there's nothing left for her if she turns back." "Inside her, two versions of herself battle silently. One is gentle, sweet-spoken like honey, easily frightened, always smiling, and often in tears. The other is cold - a fearless creature that dances with danger, thirsts for blood, and is consumed by madness. She hates herself with a passion so deep, it burns through her sanity." "She thinks the soft girl inside her has already died... But she hasn't. And one day, the mad, twisted side of her will finally kill whatever's left - leaving behind nothing but a complete monster."

My name is Lucian. I was once a bringer of light, a servant to the noble ideals I once wished to preserve. But now? I am the unholy offspring of life. Maybe I was like this from the beginning. For I am the son of darkness, the foulest sin of life. From now on I am no longer Lucian, the light bringer. I will be reborn as Asura! Master of oblivion and I shall make them regret my unholy birth. I shall unleash the demons of the abyss and drown the realms in blood. I will become a god amongst the demons and punish those that denied me my freedom. I promise to make them writhe in agony just as they made me. I will burn their hypocritical ideals to ash! No!!! I shall burn all the realms to ash until there's nothing left but silence. And then maybe I can finally have my eternal slumber, but until then… I will be the dark in light.

The village whispers warnings: Don’t follow the voices. Don’t look at the cabin. And if it ever sees you… run. Mia didn’t listen. She saw it, buried in the mist, rotting yet untouched by time. It wasn’t abandoned. It was waiting. Watching. And now, it knows her. Because the cabin doesn’t forget. It marks its prey. And once you're marked, you can't escape. The whispers follow. The shadows crawl. The woods twist behind your back. Another girl once stood where Mia stands now... and she was never seen again. Now it’s Mia. And the cabin is hungry. Once you're marked... it will never let you go.

Silence can be the loudest warning. When his neighbor vanishes, Wren uncovers a mystery beneath the floorboards one that could cost him everything. How far will he go to find the truth?

Children of the Hush On the fringe of a forgotten village, a forest whispers to those who feel unseen. They call it the hush — an ancient hunger that lures runaways, broken children, and grief-stricken souls into its tangled embrace. Once it knows your name, it weaves your memories into its roots and devours the rest. Rafi never believed the hush could claim him — until the day he loses everything and flees into the trees. There he finds the braid girl, another lost child who survived by becoming part of the hush’s secret. Together, they navigate a nightmare of living bark, fossil mouths, and dreams that bleed through waking life. Season by season, they fight to carve their own path through this haunted forest. Each step brings revelations: the hush is no mindless monster, but a ritual born from old sorrow — and it grows smarter with every heart it consumes. When new runaways crown themselves kings and prophets of the hush, Rafi must choose: destroy the forest’s mind once and for all — or let it seed a new generation of shadows and bones. In the end, not all children escape unchanged. Some become guardians. Some become stories. And some remain, silent as the roots, to warn those who dare listen: not all whispers are kind.

A house in the woods, the Appalachian mountains surrounding it on all sides. many owners, but none stay too long, whether they’re chased away or taken. short stories of the home and its demented tenants deepen as the tales unfold and interwine together, each incident and haunting tying together in a terrifying mix of emotions. as the scared tenants come and go, The House in The Woods claims their souls.

In a land where winter reigns eternal and hearts are bound by blood-oaths to gods long buried, one woman carries a secret that could melt the world-or burn it to ash. Eira Wynter is a weatherbinder, born in the kingdom of Elowen where the sun hasn't touched the land in over three hundred years. Her gift to manipulate the cold should make her a prized protector of the frostbound realm-but she hides the firestorm inside her veins. A flame she was never meant to carry. When Kael Thorne, a gruff exile with a haunted past, discovers her secret, he offers her a choice: be turned in for the bounty on her head, or run with him to the far edge of the world where the frost ends and forgotten truths lie buried in flame. As the storm between them grows fierce and undeniable, their journey awakens a war that's been sleeping beneath the ice. Love may be the spark-but the fire they ignite could consume gods, kings, and their very souls.

In the quiet corners of Tokyo, Kaito lives a double life—by day, a reserved barista at Café Lumière, and by night, the dazzling drag performer Kane, who captivates crowds with glitter and fire. When Ren, a regular customer and aspiring artist, accidentally discovers Kaito’s secret, the two form an unexpected bond that blurs the lines between performance and reality. As Ren draws Kaito’s hidden self and Kaito wrestles with the fear of exposure, their friendship deepens into something fragile and beautiful. Together, they confront the pressure of living behind masks—both literal and metaphorical—and find courage in vulnerability. The Boy in the Café is a tender boys’ love story about identity, acceptance, and the courage it takes to shine as your true self, even when the world is watching.

In a galaxy where star-faring civilizations bond with cosmic creatures to harness their power, Kael Vorne, a lowly scavenger on a desolate asteroid, bonds with a frail, glowing sprout deemed worthless by tamers. Mocked and exiled, Kael discovers a mysterious Stellar System that reveals the sprout’s hidden evolutionary paths. As he nurtures his companion into a universe-shaking entity, Kael must navigate galactic wars, ancient ruins, and rival tamers to prove that even the smallest spark can ignite a cosmic legend.

Theo Corven lives a carefully balanced double life—an ordinary student at Halcyon Academy by day, and a skilled Null Agent by night, battling the creeping threat of an ever-expanding labyrinth beneath the city. With his rare psionic power, Refraction, he bends momentum and perception to strike faster than the eye can follow. For years, the system worked. Theo stayed hidden. The city stayed safe. But the labyrinth is changing. The monsters are evolving, the city above growing restless, and nature itself seems to be fighting back. When the lines between his two worlds begin to blur, Theo faces an impossible choice: protect his secret… or risk everything to protect others. Because some threats can't be contained in the dark forever—and neither can he.

A story about how a useless young man changes his fate and becomes a genius playboy.

In a world where emotion is a weapon and freedom is a myth, The Girl with the Collar follows Rosie—a genetically-altered teen escapee with a poison-laced control device on her neck and a storm in her veins. When she flees the brutal lab she was born in, bleeding and alone, fate throws her into the path of Jamie—a pop star hiding scars deeper than fame can cover. He recognizes her collar. He wore one too. Together, they build a fragile sanctuary in a world that wants them silenced—until Charlie, Rosie’s lost protector and maybe something more, returns from the dead, bringing truth and fire in her wake. But Rosie isn’t just running from the past—she is the key to a sleeping empire known as Echoes and, Dr. Lutego's not done with her yet. With a found family of rebels, hackers, and haunted hearts, Rosie's must choose: burn the system down, or let it rewrite her mind.

“My new family was nothing like I had imagined; they loved me and treated me with kindness. As time passed, fragments of memories from my past life began to resurface. I was not an ordinary person back then—I was a man of great ambition, deeply immersed in knowledge and power. I knew this world from reading a fantasy novel. But there is one undeniable truth: I am the villain. In my past life, I was the villain, and now, I have been reborn into a world I once read about, once again taking on the role of the villain—a wealthy and influential figure. But there is one crucial difference… In this world, I am destined to die at the hands of the protagonist and lose everything.” {“I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com”}

In a world cloaked in shadows and deceit, a young girl finds herself ensnared in a reality teeming with malevolence, darkness, and cruelty. Her once familiar surroundings morph into a mysterious landscape, haunted by spirits forged from deep-seated regrets. These malevolent entities threaten to consume, yet she remains resolute in her quest to save her grandfather. Guided by enigmatic figures who share her plight, she discovers she is not alone in the world. These companions, each bearing their own scars and secrets, become her allies in a battle against the pervasive corruption Together, they embark on a perilous journey to uncover hidden truths and tap into mysterious sources of abilities that may hold the key to their salvation. As Oenhi Yagda delves deeper into the heart of the malevolent world, she must navigate treacherous paths, confront vengeful spirits, and harness newfound powers to protect those she loves. In this harrowing adventure, lä's courage and determination will be tested, revealing whether she has the strength to overcome the darkness and restore light to her shattered world.

She is the princess of pop. He is the prince of New York. All she ever known was music. All he ever known was wealth. They are polar opposite; both from different worlds, but they are attract to each other like a magnate to steel. This is their story. Katrina McNoir is a teenager that is worldwide known as Katy Noir; an international popstar. She is the hottest thing that hit the music scene in the last decade. She is America's lovable and charming sweetheart, but she had enough. She just want to be normal and she finally did. Sethaniel Al Babar or better known as Seth is an Arabian prince; who is one of the richest teenager in America excluding his family's riches. He is bonded by family obligations to be the next Sheikh of his country but he holds a deep secret about what he wants. In the most unlikelihood, these two met and now it is them against the world of persons who wants to tear them apart. Follow as they take on a journey where they face difficult challenges while staying true to themselves and each other.

Ragnarök, a survival game in which participants named playerw who gain supernatural power. After clearing each level. Kai, our MC also became one of the player of the game. Let's what happen in the Ragnarök

Rong Shengsheng secara mengerikan dianiaya oleh saudara kembarnya dan dilemparkan ke kedalaman samudra yang tak terukur, bergantung antara hidup dan mati. Lima tahun kemudian, ia kembali dengan kuat bersama anaknya yang menggemaskan. Siang hari, ia adalah pembersih yang rendah hati dan tidak menarik di perusahaan. Malam hari, ia adalah penari yang menggoda dan membalikkan dunia, yang demi dirinya para pemuda kaya raya di Beijing rela menghabiskan kekayaannya. Namun, secara tidak sengaja Rong Shengsheng berada di pihak yang salah dari Li Hanxian yang dingin dan tanpa ampun. Suatu malam yang larut, Li Hanxian menendang pintu masuk dengan segerombolan pengawal, menekan dia ke sudut tempat tidur, nadanya dalam dan dingin, "Siapa yang memberimu izin untuk diam-diam memiliki anakku?" Rong Shengsheng merasa cemas, "Apa yang kau inginkan?" Pria itu tersenyum sinis, mengeluarkan cincin berlian yang memukau, berlutut dengan satu lutut, "Tentu saja, untuk menikah dengan ku."