Haunted Mask

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.

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?

Nihongo Arata, Just a normal high school boy, living a normal untouched life, at least that's what it looked like to the outside world in Kyoto.

The esteemed house of Max, renowned for their wealth and mysterious masks balls has shaped ancient china's aristocracy for centuries. Founded by the enigmatic Max Huan,a brilliant strategist and entrepreneur, the family's influence extends from imperial courts to hidden underworlds. Tradition dictates that the heir, the family's leader known as "Earest", wears the sacred mask of max symbolizing power and wisdom. However fate disrupts traditions when Max Mei, a teenage girl,inherits the mask and title, shattering expectations and sparking intrigue. **************** Max Mei a teenage girl, inherits the title of Earest and the sacred mask of max, leading House Max in ancient China. As she navigates the complexities of her new role,Mei undercovers dark family secrets, rival aristocratic families, and hidden agendas. With her wits, courage, and strategic thinking,Mei must protect her family's legacy, out maneuver enemies and balance her own desires.

What would you do if the person you raised, turned against you? For that person, you sacrificed your childhood but in the end, they still turned against you. It all began like a dream, a sweet dream to say, then a crack happened but she mended it, then another appeared and she mended it again until it finally broke down. Ely kept the lesson taught by life in the deepest part of her heart. She ran away because she was trying to escape from the truth but she met it again and this time, she lost her innocence, she lost the last bit of humanity she had and she lost the color of her soul and eventually, she submitted herself to the devil who used her gleefully. Silveria, a young King felt his ambitions came first before anything else. He once told a girl, that if he wanted something, he got it and it didn't matter how he got it. He was nicknamed the devil. The devil met this girl who lost the color of her soul and fed on her indifference but soon, he began to thirst for more. Is the devil going to pull her into hell with him or will both find salvation? PS:the cover is not mine so I can take it down if the owner comes by.

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For the sake of his family, Richard married a woman he had never met before. However, his newly wed wife was not only hideous but also viscous, which he only discovered on his wedding day. He thought he would be disgusted by her, but unexpectedly could not help but be attracted to this mysterious woman. What made Richard scratch his head even more, was that her face under the mask seems to be hiding some secret.

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.

Having transmigrated into a fantasy world of magic and knights , the son of humble merchant prioritizes safety above all else. Armed with a system and cautiousness that is sometimes unnecessary watch Gray slowly turn him and his organization into shadows. Hidden and only existing in the night." For a shadow can never be truly destroyed and fought aganist."

Betrayed and shattered by the man she trusted most, Abigail is left with nothing but a burning desire for revenge. As she plots her comeback, fate leads her to a mysterious stranger—the world’s most adored yet enigmatic singer, famously known as the Masked Singer. Disguised as a humble cook, he’s hiding from his fame and haunted by a past that no one knows. Captivated by Abigail’s fierce spirit, he steps in, guiding her transformation from heartbreak to Hollywood’s rising star, helping her climb to heights she never dreamed possible. But as their alliance deepens into an undeniable romance, dark secrets linger between them, threatening to unravel everything. What will Abigail do when she uncovers the heartbreaking truth behind the man who helped her reclaim her life? In a world fueled by fame, deception, and hidden scars, can love survive once the masks come off?

When divine blood flows through your veins, monsters hunts you down until you’re dead. That’s the harsh reality each demigod has to live everyday. Marina is one of them and, because of this, she had to leave her home when she was still a child. Now she has grown up and lives in the Lilies Park, a place in the Otherworld where she meets Shirei, a mysterious demigod who has no memory. Shirei will have to deal with his hidden past to understand why the gods seem to treat him like an enemy, but Marina fears that the journey will only lead to his death. Thus begins the last act of the plan of the forgotten goddess: the queen of masks. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

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.

Masked Affection centers upon the author's imagination. Yet, it's related with the world now. Events take place in W Country, an interstellar city of repute located near the heart of the galaxy, excitingly cosmopolitan and exactly as complex politically. The story opens with Maya Torres, an artist who, at the tender age of 25 years, loves to be fearless, ambitious, and unstoppable. She has a sister she refers to as Isabelle-young in beauty, an ambitious young girl, full of determination. One faithful day, she went missing; thus, the quest to find her missing sister, Isabella, made her come across Ben. Alexander's friend Ben knew how desperate the both of them needed each other. He needed to introduce him with her. Hence, Alexander and Maya got in contact with each other. Alexander then proposes a deal with Maya in order for her to act like his girlfriend in some social gathering. In return, he would help Maya with the necessary resources to help her find Isabella. Traveling round the worlds, Maya and Alexander develop mutual respect and admiration for each other. The complication to growth and attraction becomes Maya's single-minded dedication in finding her sister and Alexander's jealousy over her emotional distance . Thus, in developing the business with Alexander's connections and Maya's strategic ideas, Maya and Alexander enter into a valid contract. They start to employ people and undertake high-profile work. They will also have to face the competition and the betrayal at the hands of the other mercenaries. Maya's old buddies show up, causing chaos, jealousy, and Alexander's possession. Which leads to, as Maya clung on to finding Isabella, their relation is pulled further and further as she shoved him away at every turn of the way. Their feelings conflict because they try and fight their feelings for one another. In the process, she finds one clue that may bring danger to Isabella, associated with a big shot among the friends of Alexander. Definitely, this is going to bring Maya and Alexander directly against high-ranked activities within W Country. At one such frustrating point, Maya and Alexander are fighting each other face to face and represent the tender insecurities and fears of being human. Alexander confesses to her. And to which Maya is obliged to reflect on her feelings and priorities. It finally then dawns on Maya that this might be a case of choosing between her love for Alexander and loyalty to Isabella. Together, they hatch plans of rescuing Isabella, risking it all in the name of family and love. The climax of their rescue is when Maya and Alexander finally get to be at peace with each other. With the remaining hindrances of life they have yet to face, they would then be there bound with love and trust to protect one another through thick and thin. Themes 1. Love and Loyalty: Conflicts between family and romantic love, love sacrifices for the people surrounding them. 2. Identity and Self-Discovery: Maya and Alexander will have to face the ghosts of their past for them to reach a place where they learn to love themselves, which may give them, independently, a real future. 3. Power and Ambition: What ambition feeds on, and how it could impact the relationships involved. Masked Affection promises a heavily emotional journey that will be filled with action-packed love, sacrifice, and self-discovery. Most importantly, the plot is well-identified, including deep emotional conflict and bright worldbuilding. Main Female Character: Maya Torres Maya Torres is a very brave and ambitious young woman, aged 25 years. She tapped her capability for negotiation and strategy in navigating dangerous interplanetary alliances. Independent and feisty, Maya seeks, in carrying out responsibilities that resulted in seeking her sister's whereabouts and sacrificing whatever it takes to find the truth behind Isabella's disappearance

a regular man living in the darkness of his failure he wanted to be an actor but life is Harsh for him one day his friend (assistant producer) gave him a offer to work as a actor will he accept it? is the path for him will be easy? what people he going to meet? is he can become an actor?

Sometimes we wonder what really goes on in the head of others, their thoughts, feelings and emotions... But sometimes, what we think we know isn't always the right thing

"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"-

Lisa Davis, a brave and smart girl, blessed with stunning beauty. Tragedy struck her life when she lost her mother in a heart-wrenching accident at the age of 5. Lisa's father, John Davis, later got married to Lisa's stepmother, a kind-hearted woman who would take good care of Lisa. However, as time went on, things didn't unfold as expected. Claire, Lisa's stepmother, proved to be far from the loving, kind mother she hoped for. Instead, she treated Lisa very badly and her daughter affectionately. To make matters more complex, the Davis and Miller families were childhood friends, so they arranged a marriage between their children to further their friendship. Mera Davis, Lisa's stepsister, adamantly refused to marry Lugard Miller, considering the rumors that surrounded him. Whispers echoed through the city, painting Lugard Miller as an ugly beast. It was said that anyone foolish enough to incur his wrath would meet a swift and deadly end. These rumors further flourished, claiming that his face was disfigured so badly that he looked like a monster and he no longer felt the desire to touch a woman because of the catastrophic accident. He never showed his face to the public. Clare's daughter pleaded not to be wed to the "ugly beast," and her mother confronted her husband, saying "My daughter will never marry that ugly, useless man from the Miller family, You have another daughter; marry her off to the Miller family. They are a perfect match." If you're curious to know what happened between Lisa Davis and Lugard Miller, continue reading till you find out.

Lucas, a human transmigrated from Earth to a fantasy world, strives to live a peaceful life with his sister despite lacking special abilities or cheats. However, the world's cruelty shatters his tranquility when his beautiful sister is taken from him, and he is framed for her death. Devastated and powerless, Lucas is forced to flee. During his escape, Lucas grows stronger, eventually earning the feared title of the Demon God. Despite lacking inherent talent or cheats, his relentless pursuit of knowledge allows him to uncover his enemies' weaknesses, leading him to victory time and again. One fateful day, while praying for his sister, Lucas falls into a trap and is killed. His enemies have used his sister's memory against him, igniting a fury within Lucas as he dies, his final regret being his inability to save her. In his last moments, he wishes for a second chance to act first and protect his sister. [System Notification: Host has died a second time] [Cheat Activation Sequence Initiated] [Cheat Activated: Divine Mask - God Clone System Online]

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

You just have to read it to find out. "An Angel from Hell" is the haunting journey of Bennett, a gentle-hearted man who falls for Andrea, a seemingly perfect woman whose charm is nothing but a mask for her narcissistic cruelty. Their romance begins with dazzling affection, a whirlwind of love-bombing that blinds Bennett to the darkness lurking beneath Andrea’s alluring facade. As they marry and start a family, her mask slips, revealing a manipulative soul who wields affection as a weapon, using their children as pawns in her cruel games. Andrea crafts a twisted reality, manipulating friends and strangers alike to view her as the wronged heroine, all while isolating Bennett, crushing his spirit with accusations and emotional torment. As Bennett fights to retain his bond with his children, Andrea tries to sever his role in their lives entirely, accusing him of addiction and madness. However, his resilience shines through as he presents the truth of her cruelty, and the court awards joint custody, forcing her to release her grip. Bennett rebuilds himself in the shadow of her deception, creating a life of love and stability for his children while letting go of the fractured woman he once loved. Now scarred but wiser, he steps forward into a life of healing and hope, leaving behind the remnants of a love that became a nightmare, yet gave him his two greatest treasures.

[not a LitRPG / isekai / cultivation.] [Espionage / Slowburn / A very human story] SYNOPSIS: A child rotting on the streets was suddenly dragged into the black car of one of the many conglomerates that rule the world from the shadows. Through golden flames and swathes of blood, he was trained and experimented on to become the perfect weapon. In this ever-changing world of conspiracy and technological marvels, Test Subject 201, now called Felix, navigates the world as the experiment's sole survivor, standing as the foundation for humanity's next step in evolution.  Armed with his gun, newfound abilities, and a memento he holds dearly, he marches through the steep path of darkness and deceit, and faces off against mafia, mercenaries, and countless criminals and corporations, to enact the organization's mantra to "protect the peace.".

This is a story comprising of four different stories in honor of Domestic Violence month. The stories are short and concise to draw the reader into the perspective of the character.

If only one could choose whom they marry, and if only one were not born into a royal family where marriage had to be for political gain. This was how Dalia was set to marry a man from a faraway land, a man rumored to be a monster who always wore a mask to cover his ugly face.

Eighteen-year-old Leo Hawk has spent his entire life trapped in a decaying mansion, isolated from the world, haunted by memories of his lost family. Rumored to be cursed, the gothic mansion is avoided by all—until one night, a group of curious schoolmates dares to visit, seeking to uncover the truth behind the ghost stories. What begins as a thrill quickly spirals into terror. Kaido, Daniel, and Yumiko encounter the supernatural forces lurking within the mansion—devils, ghosts, and an ancient evil tied to Leo’s tragic past. But there’s something far more chilling they don’t realize: Leo is no ordinary boy. Ignored by the world, he yearns for connection, but when his emotions unravel, so does the boundary between life and death. When a mysterious blue diamond, an heirloom from Leo's family, is discovered by the group, greed clouds their judgment. The mansion unleashes its wrath, and soon the friends are thrust into a nightmarish version of reality where the town is abandoned, and time itself feels warped. As they struggle to survive, they realize the key to their salvation lies in understanding the boy they provoked—the child born from the heart of the devil’s curse. Faced with terrifying visions and a world that twists with dark magic, Kaido, Daniel, and Yumiko must confront the horrors of Leo’s past and unravel the mystery of the mansion before they are consumed by it. But in a place where reality bends, and death is ever-present, no one can be sure of who or what Leo truly is. In Shadowbound: The Curse of the Haunted Mansion , friendships are tested, reality is shattered, and the darkest truths about human nature are revealed. It’s a journey into the heart of madness, where the line between victim and villain blurs, and no one is safe from the curse that binds them. Will they find a way to escape the nightmare, or will they fall victim to the devil's child?

In a world reminiscent of the upheaval of the High Middle Ages, an enigmatic person known only as the "Faceless King, Arthur" strikes fear into the hearts of countries, earning the animosity of warring kings and generals. Haunted by a terminal sickness, he starts on a desperate effort to establish long-term peace among chaos and violence. As he navigates perilous relationships and tackles his past demons, he must address the question: can he achieve his vision of harmony before time runs out, or will his search for redemption be swallowed up by the shadows of his own death?

Caspian inched closer until his lips were mere inches away from Davina's, reeling her in to close the nonexistent gap between their mouths. "Have you ever been kissed, Dimitri?" He asked. Before Davina could lose control after Caspian's cold lips lightly grazed hers, she pushed him away and hurriedly stood up. "My Lord, this is highly unethical!" Her real voice nearly slipped out amid the chaos. "What's unethical about this?" Caspian's face lifted to form an innocent yet devilish smile, he seemed to be enjoying the reaction he got out of her. Flustered, Davina turned her back to him and took deep breaths before speaking more composedly. "We are both men and it wasn't ethical of you to try and... kiss me." The last bit came out as a whisper blown away by the wind. Caspian's chuckle echoed through the woods as he stood up from the bench and faced Davina with a smug look on his face. "Tell me, Dimitri, was I really trying to kiss a man just now?" "W-what do you mean?" Davina stumbled backward as she stared at Caspian in shock and disbelief, unsure of what to do to save herself from that situation. "Let me rephrase my question." Caspian delicately grazed Davina's cheeks with the back of his hand. "Are you really a man?" ***** With a bounty on her head and the need for a place to stay, Davina snuck into the castle of Lendorr, posing as a man in the royal army. Luckily for her, she was able to get away with her ruse easily that is, until she met the mysterious Lord Caspian. She is tasked with being one of his guards all while trying to avoid getting caught by the man who made it his life's mission to ruin her plan. Through a twisted game of deceit, Davina is forced to make a grave choice between Love and the REAL reason why she snuck into the castle.

What they said was unbelievable; they said mama is singing this beautiful poem for us. I was stunned because my wife had died, and she was allergic to poems. She never liked to sing. I asked them to go from here. Suddenly the door closed and a voice appeared: 'You can't take them away. They are my children." This was horrible and terrifying. Even Joseph and Jennifer had frightened. All the things in the room started moving in a circle around us. I moved toward the door to hold my children's hands, but the door was not opening. Suddenly a lamp fell on me, and I got hurt by this. Joseph got angry after seeing this. Joseph threw a toy given by a spirit and shouted you are not my mother. Suddenly, everything became calm, and the door opened. We went out of the room and packed our bags to return to our house. We returned to our house and decided not to go there again. We couldn't understand who was she and what she wanted?

An adaptation(H.D CARLTON) "cat got your tongue little mouse" TRIGGER WARNING: This book Isn't suitable for you if you can't read about gory scenes, child trade and trafficking and of course there are pedophiles in the book and cool sex scenes. if your a good girl who wants to get spoilt this is perfect for you. but don't turn to a bad girl cause "bad girls don't get touched they get punished" (live in your imagination while reading because you'll enjoy it if you do read.)