Haunting Ground Gab Smolders

"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"-

The only desire burning through his being is to find his mother. The only fear haunting his soul is not being able to save her. The only revenge he wants is to stand at the top of the cosmic order, no matter the price. The purpose of his existence be damned! But in the game of power and madness, will he be able to survive and rise above all? ... 1. No Yuri 2. No NTR

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!

“I want you to be my submissive.” If homicide detective Cassandra Pratt had to describe Havenfield in three words, they would be ‘small,’ ‘inconspicuous,’ and ‘boring.’ But when a series of gruesome murders shatter the town's peace, Cass is thrust into a hunt for a killer with no identity. Stumbling upon a vampire was never part of the plan, but Uriel Serpov has never been one to follow plans. Uriel is infuriating, enigmatic, and undeniably attractive. Worst of all, he knows Cass’s darkest secret—the very one that keeps her isolated from the rest of the town. Behind his sharp smile and smoldering eyes, Uriel harbors secrets of his own, and now Cass’s only hope of solving the serial murders lies through him. The line between duty and desire quickly blurs. Will Cass solve the case? Or will the heat between them consume her? Additionally tags: slow burn, bd//sm, power play

In a bizarre world where reality feels like a waking dream, a man with no memory must uncover the secrets of his forgotten past. Guided by a mysterious notebook and pursued by haunting questions, he navigates through surreal landscapes and encounters enigmatic beings. As he pieces together the puzzle of his existence, he must confront the truth about himself and the strange world around him. Will he find the answers he seeks, or will the unknown consume him first?

- - I am Daniel, once hailed as the strongest samurai to walk the earth. But strength alone couldn't save me from my fate. In a climactic battle against the lord of Demons, I fell, my life extinguished by his dark powers. Yet death did not claim me entirely. Instead, I found myself reborn, my spirit transplanted into the feeble body of a young boy. Confusion engulfed me as I struggled to reconcile my memories of battles won and lost with the limitations of this frail form. But the flames of determination that once burned within me still smoldered, waiting to be stoked into a blazing inferno, driven by the unyielding desire to bring peace to this troubled world. - -

When love turned to tragedy and a whispered vow shattered on blood-stained rooftops, she could have let the darkness consume her. But death brought neither peace nor an escape from the betrayal that tore her world apart. Now, lingering between realms, her presence is no longer bound by the frailty of life. As a spectral force of rage and sorrow, her wailing cries pierce the night, carrying the chill of a curse that can’t be silenced. Those who hear the banshee’s call know that vengeance is near, and her killer’s days are numbered. For she is more than a ghost—she is the wrathful bride, haunting his every step, promising retribution with every mournful cry that echoes from beyond the veil.

WARNING: The story is being rewritten from the ground up so there will be no new chapters until the 1st of december. All current chapters are being rewritten and republished.

The book includes Carpathian Castle, discovering smoke coming from the old castle, tracing the history of the castle, an overview of the village of Vest, discussing the people who go to the castle, a difficult trek, entering the castle, an encounter at the old castle, strange guests, a female singer, and a chance encounter with a mysterious castle.

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.

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.

In the mysterious city of Berlin, where shadows hide more than secrets, the Stillburg family’s legacy is both a blessing and a curse. When a dark force tied to their bloodline resurfaces, a battle begins between loyalty, power, and survival. As alliances shift and betrayals cut deep, one question looms: how far would you go to protect what’s yours—when the cost might be your soul? Dive into a tale of mystery, power, and the haunting choices that shape destinies.

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.

(MASS RELEASE ON November 10) Klaus had spent his entire existence as a puppet, bound by the strings of fate. However, a miraculous turn of events granted him a fresh start. The remnants of his former constraints smoldered in the ashes of his past. Now, unshackled and determined, he resolved to forge his destiny according to his own desires. No one, not even a deity, would be spared if they dared obstruct his path. Klaus was ready to wield the sword of vengeance and carve his own fate in the annals of history.

This collection delves into tales of dark romance, betrayal, obsession, and the chilling complexity of human emotions. Each story unravels the twisted minds of morally ambiguous characters, driven by desire and revenge.These stories weave a haunting tapestry of manipulation, hidden motives, and the consuming nature of love that teeters on the edge of madness, revealing the darkest corners of the human psyche.

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!

Disclaimer: I'll be mentioning some real-life people but they are a parody so don't take it too personally if I depict you or someone poorly. Spero Viceroy ventures into a haunted house on Halloween by losing a bet to Dean Inoue. Spero was to record everything in the haunted house by himself as Dean reminded him that he lost the bet. Spero had 10 minutes to record the haunted house and check back to Dean. Dean never believed to be a ghost in the house as every supposed haunted house he ventured to was not haunted but this one was. And someone was waiting for them both but who? This moment has changed their lives forever and what’s fake is now real. Join their journey to see what adversity they both face. Author's Notes: (I was originally going to upload this book to Kindle and stuff but never finished it since the plans for this series are long to write. I do have the beginning written so I'm going to upload that. I'll try to write as much as I can but I procrastinate a lot and I got school. I'll be uploading the chapters I already wrote but after that, I'll be uploading mini chapters. Pray that I do because the people that know me knows that I take months to finish a chapter. Luckily with Webnovel, I can upload bit by bit of these chapters. Once I get to a certain point, I'll probably stop uploading till I finish the final climax of the book then I'll mass drop to prevent people from stealing my work. I'll also drop it on Kindle and iBook to make it cheaper for you guys. Aight that's enough with the author's notes since it's getting too long. I hope you guys enjoy this book as much as I enjoy writing it.)

A broken heart, shattered trust, and a mind drowning in torment—she seeks freedom from a world that only knows how to hurt her. Under the full moon’s cold light, her final choice echoes a haunting question: Can true peace only be found in the silence of escape?

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.

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.

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.

Not everyone gets lucky when they get to choose a new life to reincarnate into. Some get to have cheat abilities, some get the family they always dreamed of, some get to live the live they dreamed of for long. All of that in other worlds or realities. How nice. As for me... I didn't even get to wish anything. I was just minding my own business with my girlfriend... And I just got thrown into a a game world I liked... And why did I have to reincarnate in... this character? ... The world was a hateful place. The Wyvern looked at the smoldering remains of the laboratory is had been held for years now. The world was a hateful place. The Wyvern vaporized another magus who experimented on it not so long ago. The world was a hateful place. The Wyvern felt the Heart of Wrath that replaced its own organ, pumping pure magic in its body. The world was a hateful place. The Wyvern and the Heart felt each other's rage, pain and sorrow. They felt each other's Wrath. The world was a hateful place. The Wyvern and the Heart turned the kingdom to ashes and dust for seven days, for seven nights. Cover is not mine. It has been made by an AI.

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 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.

Zoe never imagined she’d return to the house that broke her, but a fateful demand brings her face-to-face with the one man she thought she’d buried in her past—Dorian. Once her forbidden lover, now her stepsister Celeste’s soon-to-be fiancé, Dorian’s presence reignites old passions and deeper wounds. The cold hostility between them is palpable, their history a smoldering ember just waiting to reignite. At Celeste’s opulent birthday celebration, Zoe is thrust into a world of wealth, lies, and manipulation. Her father’s family—who cast her aside years ago—now see her as nothing more than an obstacle in their perfect facade. But Zoe is no longer the fragile girl they once knew. With every cutting glance and veiled insult, she holds her ground, unafraid to shatter the glass walls that surround them. As tensions rise, so do the stakes. Dorian's dark, possessive gaze lingers on Zoe, torn between the woman he once desired and the life he's chosen. The closer they draw, the more dangerous their connection becomes. In this twisted dance of power, pride, and forbidden love, Zoe must decide if she’ll fight to reclaim her past—or destroy everything in her path. In a world where betrayal runs deep and love is a weapon, can Zoe emerge unscathed, or will her heart be the ultimate casualty?

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.

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.