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In a quiet, snow-covered town surrounded by dark forests, young Astria leads a simple life, one of family and familiar routines. Yet, as the annual village festival approaches, a creeping sense of unease stirs beneath the surface. Hidden behind smiles and celebrations lie shadows that only Astria seems to notice. As strange visions and whispers begin to unravel the world he thought he knew, Astria finds himself questioning everything around him. Is his peaceful life just a delicate illusion? What secrets lie buried beneath the snow, waiting to be uncovered? “Please read it because you might like it.” -Mishuuu

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.

A romantic story about how two monsters fall in love: Joseph, the werewolf, falls in love with Angelica, the vampire, after she beats him and his sister in a singing contest. After buying a necklace that glows when his mood changes, Joseph accidentally turns himself into a werewolf. Once he turns himself a werewolf, Angelica calls her vampire friends to destroy him, but once Angelica falls in love with Joseph, she tries to save him from her werewolf-hunting vampire friends with Joseph's sister and best friend.

After losing her husband, Queen Ana Sofia seeks a new king through a grand tournament. Amidst the competition, she finds unexpected love with a mysterious contestant. But as their romance blossoms, political intrigue and betrayal threaten to tear them apart. Will Ana Sofia choose love over duty, or will the demands of the kingdom force them apart?

In a world where Livia Callen is chosen from among several young women to compete for the heart of the crown prince, Cassian Valerius, her life changes drastically. From a simple caste, Livia is taken to the grand palace of Altheon, where, along with the other contestants, she must undergo intense training to prove that she is worthy of being the next queen. ... P.S.: This story will also be published simultaneously in Royal Road (RR) and Webnovel (WN). So don't miss the updates on your favorite sites! P.P.S.: For exclusive content and early updates, visit my Patreon: patreon.com/RyutakaNightfall

They said a Fusion Capacity of three was worthless. They were wrong. When Rhys Fletcher receives the lowest viable capacity, everyone expects him to become a city guard at best. Instead, on his first night as a Hunter, he achieves the impossible - a harmonious fusion with both a Shade Fox and a Crystal Serpent. --- This novel is part of the WebNovel Rising Star II contest! Every bit of support helps, so please add it to your library and vote with Power Stones. Thanks!

In this world, ascending to upper realms is a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

A young man is called to fight in a war in a place he's never heard of.

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

[Reasoning + Imagination + Simulated Crime] “Ladies and gentlemen!” “The simulated crime show, the ultimate battle royale of the final season, is here!” “A thousand contestants participate in the game and play as villains to simulate crimes.” “As long as you can survive until the end, you can win a billion-dollar prize!!!” The entire network is completely boiling! Under heavy rewards, there must be brave men!! This season is bound to be the most exciting season among all escape shows!! And Lin Bai, after being reborn, happens to be one of the contestants. But embarrassingly, for the items drawn at the beginning, others all get weapons. But Lin Bai drew a bag of deadly duck necks... Even the staff couldn't hold back and burst out laughing. But in the next second... Lin Bai directly holds a Sprite in one hand and a lighter in the other and rushes onto the high-speed train. “I declare that all of you are hijacked by me!” Audience: “???” Hijacking a high-speed train with a Sprite? Isn't this just a pure clown? However! As time goes by... One-click sharing. The audience gradually finds that things seem to start to go wrong... [The content is short and weak. More exciting content is all in the book.]

At City Light High School, 17-year-old Selina finds herself inexplicably drawn to Romeo Smit, the school's wealthiest and most handsome senior, who is known for being cool, calm, and somewhat aloof. Despite their vastly different social standings, Selina's fascination with Romeo deepens as their paths cross. He unexpectedly protects her from harm, revealing a glimpse of warmth beneath his icy exterior. However, Selina feels discouraged from approaching him due to their social differences. Yet, Romeo's sudden interest in her, along with his mysterious gaze, leaves Selina questioning whether there is more to their connection than meets the eye and whether their social divides can be bridged. As Selina navigates her feelings, Priscilla, the school's queen bee and Romeo's alleged girlfriend emerges as a threat, poised to destroy Selina's hopes and unravel the threads of her blossoming connection with Romeo.

At 16, Kaen thought writing a webnovel was his way out a way to help his struggling family. He spent every last cent on contests and promotion, hoping his story would be his big break. But when the contest fell through, and the money disappeared, he was left with nothing. Desperate to find another way, he stumbled across a new opportunity: becoming a hunter. Dungeons, monsters, and danger it was a far cry from the comfort of writing, but with no other choice, he signed up for the exam. And that's when everything got weird. The dungeon he was sent into? It was straight out of his own novel. The monsters, the world, even the system screen that popped up before him—it was all too familiar. A coincidence, he told himself. But the deeper he goes, the more impossible it becomes to ignore. What if the world he created isn’t just fiction? What if the system isn’t something he imagined, but something real… something he might have unknowingly brought to life? He’s about to find out and the truth will change everything. But that’s just the beginning. --- Join Discord Server for character illustrations and other discussion https://discord.gg/a7yPM3q5W8 Don't Forget to Lend me power stones ---

For more R-18 lewd and depravities check out my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/YuujiEveryleaf An old man dies, torn by regret. Due to his high karma, he has "near-limitless possibilities for reincarnation". He chooses to reincarnate in a fantasy world as a voluptuous futanari succubus with big tits and an irresistible smile. 1st place winner of ScribbleHub's Metus Writing Contest. Discussion and updates: https://discord.gg/SbZe2qv

I finally opened my coffee shop, but suddenly my shop was stranded on a big tree in a fantasy world, where in this world, I still tried to open my shop, which made me meet and share my thoughts and ideas from knowledge of my previous world with the creatures of this world. Sometimes a cup of coffee can give a lot of thoughts from your mind, and this is the story of me sharing my thoughts of the modern world with the creatures of the fantasy world. Prepare your coffee, sit, relax and enjoy the conversation between me and the fantasy creatures.

Anonymous Invitation. High-Stakes Escape. Amidst financial ruin and parental conflict, Raya Carson receives a cryptic invite to the prestigious Ackerman bridal contest. Will she seize this chance to escape her suffocating life or remain trapped?

"Are you seriously saying she is better than me?" I asked John, shouting at him "Yes, what are you going to do about it?" He asked me as he looked at me up and down "Come on John, we are dating. I am your girlfriend for crying out loud" I said reminding him of what he shouldn't forget me as "See listen, if you think that you don't like me comparing you. Then, let's break up" with that, he walked out of me "we are in last year of junior school, act mature already" he added as he continued walking I felt my heart sink, I just went to my knees almost immediately as I watched him leave Why is he comparing me to Vanessa? Why? Love? I love this guy so much. I am sure Morayo and Victoria will scold me for this. They warned me about him Read and dive into this story filled with love and suspense Read how three friends grew up together in a boarding school and settled their love life together This book is contesting for the present contest going on. Please, support me guys. I promise not to turn you guys down. Love you

"Have you heard, that the CEO of Preston Group is the new investor in this show? He's even the chief guest of the final round." "What are you talking about? I heard that the CEO of Preston Group is devilishly handsome and he never attended any public program let alone a fashion contest. So, why he is suddenly so interested in our show?" "Maybe he has some secret relationship with one of the contestants?" "God knows who is the lucky girl to have such a handsome and rich boyfriend." Chloe was listening to the conversation of her fellow contestants but she didn't give much attention to them. She had only one thing on her mind, to win the contest at any cost. Chloe Tyler was once a famous model in the fashion industry of LA but she left her passion for the sake of her fiance. But her damsel of a distressed fiance betrayed her with her best friend and the famous model Jane Richards. Her fiance kept her standing in the register's office on their wedding day. When Chloe thinks she has to return empty-handed from the register's office, a stranger approaches her with a contract marriage proposal as his partner also betrayed him. Chloe got married to a stranger and they went on their different ways after that. She swore to take revenge on her enemies and go after her passion of becoming the top model again. But she never thought that she would meet her mysterious husband again and find out that he's the most famous billionaire and CEO of LA. What will happen when her mysterious husband approaches her and asks her to be his real wife? Will Chloe fall in love with her mysterious husband?

Julie Ward is an author who was starting her third novel when her family was in a fatal car accident. While grieving she is struggling to start and finish her novel, until her agent reaches out with an amazing opportunity to do a book signing and book contest at a local bookstore. The catch is the contest winner is someone from Julie's past. Can Julie and the person from her past move forward for the sake of their novel?

Her name is Jean Soberano, 24 years old, a certified Raketera Queen to support her younger sister Lena. She works as a Dietitian in a private hospital, but she doesn't earn that much and so Jean always joining any singing contest in town and accept part-time jobs like a wedding singer. But then, her sister was diagnosed with Leukemia and her heart is also failing, so then, Jean was forced to find work abroad. A cousin of hers helping Jean to enter the country and provide a job as a hotel singer somewhere on an exclusive island... Realizing, the place has illegal activities, Jean decided to leave... Could she escape from that place? ••••• Attorney Kier Lawrence, 29 years old, a genius, meticulous, and proud Lawyer who works in a huge company as one of the Giant Five Directors of Crow Corporation. He is a clean freak guy that is why, he doesn't like going anywhere: but his house, work, family house, work, back to his house. His boring life turn upside down when he meets Jean who is an illegal tourist in the country. Meeting her in an unfortunate incident, could he hand over her to the Immigration Police? Or help her get through with this one being his lover? * * * Behind his ferocious expression toward her, is actually a golden heart that always thinks of her situation and necessity. When she needs a hero, he was there to become a shield... and when she needed help, he was already doing something behind her back. Who would not fall in love with this kind of guy? She will... * * * Quote posted on my: instagram.com/eliseelleneth "That moment, when a stranger man mended her broken heart..." Follow Kier and Jean's love story blooms! My Stubborn Mistress presents: I Have A Lover: My Lovable Lawyer! * * * Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/eliseelleneth

Max and Ruby, an unlikely duo of friends, find themselves embroiled in a series of exciting adventures in their small town of Sunnyville. Their journey begins with the annual Grapefruit Festival, where they compete in the Great Grapefruit Eating Contest and emerge victorious. However, their adventure doesn't stop there. A mysterious series of thefts plagues the town, and Max and Ruby, fueled by curiosity, embark on a quest to uncover the truth. They discover a secret society of grapefruit enthusiasts and a powerful artifact that could change the world. Throughout their journey, they face challenges, solve puzzles, and overcome obstacles. Their friendship is tested and strengthened as they navigate the complexities of their newfound roles as guardians of the grapefruit's power.

Callan leads a comfortable life and could ask for nothing. Well, maybe some affection from his crush. Maybe some respect from his father. How about some directions for his spoiled life? It all changes when he comes face to face with his lookalike after drowning his emotions in a bottle of alcohol and is sent to a distant past to help his long forgotten ancestors in a battle of survival. Will he be successful in the unexpected mission? Will he swim or drown? What will his double do?

"Hey, beautiful," she paused, "may I know your name?" Nox asked, not really believing the words that were leaving her lips at that moment. "I'm Dunamis, Aylin Dunamis. What's yours?" Aylin spoke, her sweet, soft voice sounding to Nox as beautiful as a symphony of angels. "Nox, Scarlett Nox, and I, dear Aylin, am your mate." Came the reply, Aylin's eyes widening with realization at the revelation by the Alpha before her. ------------------------------------------------------------- A random visit to a cafe` for a fresh coffee after a soulless morning in the office is the last place Alpha Scarlett Nox expected to find her mate, a sweet-looking omega called Aylin Dunamis. As they begin to explore their lives together as mates, the universe begins to stir. Unexpected encounters, unending hostilities and reunited loved ones appear, making the two wolves begin to realise that not all is as it seems. When the secrets they suffered to keep hidden finally surface, will they be buried under the skeletons they hid in their closets? One thing that is certain is that their meeting may have been fortune's favour, but the road ahead of them had no such sentiments. ----------------------------------------------------------- This is not a slow-burn romance in any way, shape or form. It contains some Futa aspects, if not comfortable, I suggest you don't read. Also, I do not take credit for any of these character images, the credit goes to pixart. This story is in the WSA Contest, so please vote and add it to your collection! Ruthless Alpha x Fiery Omega Girl x Girl

The vast scale of our universe has lead us to believe that we must be alone. However, this isn't the case. Fane, a member of a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, is suddenly summoned to a medieval world, reminiscent of Old Earth's Dark Ages. On the surface, kingdoms wage endless wars, while beneath, a mysterious dungeon sprawls, its labyrinthine corridors constantly shifting like the gears of a clock. Yet, this world is not the only one drawn into the chaos. Two others have also been pulled into the fray, bringing with them powerful crystalline mages and ancient gods long thought forgotten. Now, Fane must fight to survive alongside native warriors and foreign entities alike, all while unraveling the cryptic mysteries of this strange and dangerous realm. Survival is only the beginning - deciphering the truth could change everything. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello! Thanks for checking out my work! I'm not the greatest author, but I plan to consistently update this project, even if I have to write significantly slower than what you typically find on this platform. (My apologies!) Below, you will find some key notes that might be nice to see before becoming invested. PACE: 1 ch/week For now, I plan to write roughly 1 chapter / week. However, this might change in the future as I acclimate to writing more frequently. (Or if this story randomly becomes very successful.) MONEY: At least first 50 ch FREE I know I just mentioned this story becoming "successful", which typically entails paying the author and bla bla bla. BUT! I like the idea of this just being my story with no hooks or lines for a while. I plan to make the greater first chunk of the story free. TRENDS: ~~Overpowered~~ Honestly, I hate the concept of things being "overpowered". It reminds me of the first time I hacked my favorite childhood videogame. (It sucked the fun out of it completely.) That being said, I want this story to involve genuine challenges that take effort or risk to overcome. GENRE: Action, Mystery I would like this story to focus primarily around Action and Mystery. There might be some mild things tossed into the fray like comedy and romance, but don't expect anything too raunchy. DISCORD: -not yet implemented- I may eventually start a discord for this story. It could make a good library for supporting lore or artwork, as well as a place for people to discuss their theories or leave feedback. For now, this discord doesn't yet exist, but I will update you here when/if that changes. OTHER STORIES: Paused A few of you may have known me from my previous stories. I know, you may be pretty bummed that I haven't updated either in a really long time. There were some pretty hefty flaws in those stories that I kind of beat myself up over. (I actually formed this story while trying to restructure the surface world for 'Reincarnated as a Haunted Machine'.) For now, this will be my only work, as the world I live in has become rather complicated in recent years. Perhaps at some point, I will return to my other works, but for the foreseeable future, this story will be my one true love.

[Nomination for Best Newcomer of the Year 2022] [First Place in Bestselling Books for the Tenth Period of the Sci-Fi Starlight Awards] [First Prize in the 2022 Sci-Fi Writing Contest] Saviors are ranked as well. The lowest-tier saviors are inefficient. They take years or even decades to save the world once, causing countless people to suffer. However, they may not truly save the world. The third-tier saviors are manipulated by schemers their entire lives. They are ignorant and naive, just like puppets on strings. The second-tier saviors pay a huge price to save the world. They may lose their spouse, suffer a disability, sacrifice their friends, and suffer many other hardships. However, in the end, they only receive a useless title or even an epitaph. "These saviors have tragic lives. I don't want to become like them, I want to be a top-tier savior!" "What a top-tier savior is?" "Light-speed salvation!" "No casualties!" "Obtaining insane profits!" "Using the present sword to slay the near future, strangling the apocalypse in its cradle, acting entirely on his will, and collecting the reward he deserved!" "That's what a top-tier savior is!"

Jack Darwin and 9 other candidates are taken from earth and have been chosen to compete in The game of Evolution. In which each candidate gets a choice of 1 prime race and 2 minor races to control,command, and evolve. The candidate will all be on the same planet of ludum mundi and will have to fight to survive against the other contestants and the world itself. (Had this idea in my mind thought I'd try it out) Also since there has been problems beacuse of the update I will be uploading under the same name for my profile and story on royal road. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/308429

Jason Kenwood the richest billionaire and a bachelor, he had everything since birth, even good looks, he was always surrounded by people, all women were crazy for him, but he was never interested. But deep down he was always lonely, whenever he was alone in his penthouse he felt it, but he was too stubborn to accept it. Ever since that incident. That took his parents away, he became a person who hardly expressed his emotions. But when his grandma emotionally blackmailed him, to bring the girl he loves within six months to meet her. He decided to hold a nation-wide contest to find his love. Claire Anderson was a princess for her father, only when he was with her, even when she was the daughter of a businessman who was rich. She was always short of money, the reason was her step-mother, who hated Claire and the feelings were mutual. When Claire heard about the contest she was not a bit interested. But when her bank balance shouted for help, she decided to participate in the contest for the weekly cash prize. Will this contest lead Jason and Claire towards true love? ***** This is my story, any resemblance to places or people, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. If you like the story, Please support and vote! Thank you.