Lantern Cartoon

A woman holds the hand of a young boy, teaching him how to write the character for 'Shi', thus giving him a last name. Mountains and seas hold up lanterns, competing with the bright moon!

After arriving in Japan, I became a high school student named Kamiyagawa. Looking around— Hanako crouched in the bathroom, waiting for someone to knock on the door; the Split-Mouth Woman wandered the streets with scissors in hand; Miss Mary's deathly calls echoed incessantly; the wails and barks in Inunaki Village never ceased; the Ubume searched for her long-dead child; the Aoandon smiled, enticing passersby to play with the lanterns of a hundred demons… In a crumbling world rampant with sinister tales and malevolent spirits, Kamiyagawa set a small goal for himself: "Defeat all the demons and monsters, and become the supreme ruler of ghosts and deities."

At five years old, the child from the metaphysical family is about to leave the mountain, and the bigwigs of the capital city have come out to see him off. What's so great about a little dumpling? Yun Xiaoqi innocently spreads his hands, claiming he never intended to show off his powers; his simple wish is to be a good child while subtly dominating all sorts of spirits. Many oppose him during this time, and the "Little Celestial Maiden" Yun Ying teams up with various metaphysical leaders to continuously challenge him, only to be soundly beaten, losing face. Finally, the bigwigs bow down in reverence: it’s we mortals who were blind and offended the little ancestor! *** The news of the little dumpling ruling over the metaphysical world reaches the Nether Realm. The Lord of the Nether Realm frowns: this milky little master must be the youngest and most temperamental special envoy from the Nether Realm. The little dumpling, carrying a lantern, walks among the mountains and rivers of the earth, guiding the souls with a proud stomp, declaring: Lord of the Netherworld is not much older than me, who are you calling childish! The noble and refined Lord of the Nether Realm lands and transforms into a twelve-year-old boy, gentle as jade: whatever the little envoy says is right. Yun Xiaoqi keeps waving his hands: nope, I'm just working here.

Title: The General’s Forbidden Obsession Overview: In the heart of a war-torn Japan, where power is held by ruthless generals and noble bloodlines teeter on the edge of ruin, one sheltered aristocratic son makes a single, devastating mistake—he steps beyond the walls of his family’s protection. Naïve, docile, and unaware of the world’s dangers, he longs for a taste of freedom, a single night beneath the city’s lantern-lit sky. But beauty like his is a curse, drawing hungry eyes and grasping hands. When a brothel lures him in with promises of wonder, he stumbles into the clutches of men who see him as nothing more than a delicate prize to be claimed. Watching from the shadows is the nation’s most feared general—cold, ruthless, and entirely captivated. At first, he only observes, drawn in by the boy’s ethereal beauty and oblivious innocence. But when another man dares to touch what he has silently claimed, his restraint shatters. With a single command, the general takes him. Not out of mercy, but out of possessive desire. He tells himself it’s only for a night, that he’ll let the boy go. But obsession, once ignited, is a fire that does not burn out. As the aristocratic son’s family desperately searches for him, the general refuses to release his new obsession. And the boy, so naive to the world’s cruelty, doesn’t yet understand—he has just been caged by the most dangerous man in the empire. Will love bloom from possession, or will he remain nothing more than a treasured captive?

Japan – National News Broadcast The polished news anchor sat upright, her gaze sharp as she adjusted the stack of papers before her. The newsroom behind her hummed with quiet urgency, the weight of the moment settling over the broadcast. "Authorities are baffled by a sudden and unexplained surge in sleep-related deaths across Japan," she began, her voice steady yet tense. "More and more citizens are passing away in their sleep without any prior health concerns. Experts are working tirelessly to determine the cause, but no clear explanation has emerged. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and report any unusual symptoms before bedtime." A graphic appeared, displaying the spike in fatalities over the past month. Behind her, unsettling photographs flickered across the screen—blurred images of individuals found in their beds, their faces frozen in expressions of terror. The anchor’s tone shifted. "Health officials recommend citizens avoid excessive fatigue and maintain healthy sleep habits. More updates will follow as investigations continue." --- United States – Paranormal Podcast In a dimly lit podcast studio, the host leaned forward, his eyes wide with curiosity. Across from him, a rugged man in a worn flannel shirt, gripping a faded photograph in one hand and a beer can in the other, leaned back in his chair. "So, you're telling me you saw this creature firsthand?" the host asked, clearly intrigued. The man scoffed, shaking his head. "Damn right, I did. Ugly thing had wings bigger than my body—slow but sneaky. Thought it could steal my pigs again, but I was ready this time—camera in one hand, shotgun in the other." He slammed the table for emphasis, then shoved the blurry image toward the host. The photograph depicted a small, red-skinned humanoid figure with large, bat-like wings, its eyes glowing faintly in the darkness. "Spit, the thing didn’t know what hit it when I fired!" the man chuckled, his voice full of excitement. The host held up the picture to the live chat. "Alright, what do you think? Mothman? Demon? Or is our friend here just seeing things?" The chat exploded with theories—some skeptical, others eager for the investigation to continue. --- China – Liangyuan Street Market Surveillance footage from a bustling night market in China captured a chilling scene. A woman in a red qipao walked gracefully through the crowd, her figure striking in the soft glow of lanterns. Suddenly, she paused. Her body flickered—like a glitch in a video—before vanishing completely, as though she had never existed. The footage zoomed in, replaying in slow motion. In the final frame before she disappeared, her face distorted unnaturally, her eyes hollow and empty. The screen cut abruptly to black.

In a kingdom blanketed by frost and secrets, Evelyn Winterrose is the girl with fire in her eyes and a heart far too loyal. Every night, she watches the flicker of a lantern in her childhood friend Aaron Blackthorn’s window—an unspoken promise that he’s made it home safe. Aaron is no longer just the boy next door; he's a Royal Knight now, a man bearing invisible scars from battles fought both on and off the field. But to Evelyn, he's still the boy behind the blade—the one who calls her Princesa with a smile that makes her forget how cold the world can be. Their bond is quiet but unbreakable, forged in whispers through shuttered windows and steps shared in moonlit gardens. Even when Evelyn reminds him, “I’m no princess,” Aaron simply replies, “yes,You’re something better.” But in a land where titles mean power and bloodlines carry destiny, loving each other might be the most dangerous thing of all.

Yui, une jeune femme japonaise pleine de vie et héritière d'une grande entreprise industrielle dirigée par son père, Sir Daichi Sasuke, rencontre Sora, un acteur occasionnel, lors de la fête de Toro Nagashi. Leur attirance mutuelle éclot au même moment que les lanternes lumineuses sont déposées sur les rives. Grâce à Yui, Sora obtient un poste prestigieux dans l'entreprise de Sir Daichi, passant de simple comédien à homme de pouvoir.Cependant, leur relation est loin d'être un conte de fées. Sora se révèle jaloux et possessif, et Yui se sent de moins en moins libre. Tout bascule lorsqu'ils décident de passer des vacances au Sénégal, en profitant pour signer quelques accords commerciaux. Pendant ce séjour, Yui tombe éperdument amoureuse d'Isaac, un homme totalement différent de Sora. Entre échappées belles et confessions franches , les deux se rapprochent . Ce qu'ils ne savaient pas c'était que Sora les espionnait de loin et que sa vengeance sera sans appel . Yui réussira t-elle à se détacher de l'emprise de sora ? Y a t-il vraiment une chance pour elle et Isaac de vivre leurs amour ? Découvrez le dans #Dakar bittersweet embrace .

High school youth love themselves their media. Fantasy books, anime cartoons, even online content. However, when four young teens end up being transported to another world similar to that of their precious media, they must reestablish themselves and adapt to their new fantasy surroundings or die trying.

Love endures as an unrelenting vine, crawling through the crevices in the earth. In the darkest darkness, there is a lantern swinging, A thread you tie when all else is unraveling, When your heart is too burdened to struggle, you sing this tune.

He was meant to die. And yet, he awoke in a world where gods sleep beneath the soil, where knowledge is currency, and where the boundaries between man and monster are paper-thin. Memories lodged within his mind, he treads through a society ruled by secret orders and masked rituals. Ancient tomes whisper forbidden truths, while distorted echoes of a soul not his own threaten to consume him from within. As he delves deeper into the unseen layers of the world, through madness, divinity, and revelation—he begins to understand: This world does not need a hero. It needs a witness. A guide. A shadow. And so, beneath the flickering lanterns of a forgotten hall, a new name is carved into the silence: “The Second Soul.”

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.

In a world where cartoon characters are brought to life as living breathing beings called Toons, a divided super corporation fights between wanting to maintain the status quo and reshaping society. The paths of a mentally ill teenager, a mouse, and a government agent collide as election day closes in and the final stages of a grand plan near completion.

In the flickering heart of Veyris, a city bound by ancient lanterns and shadowed secrets, Lira Velren is a thief with nothing to lose until one fateful heist changes everything. When she shatters a relic and awakens the Emberweavers, mythical beings of flame and fury, a mysterious mark sears her flesh, and the lanterns blaze with a power long dormant. Now, hunted by voices from a forgotten pact and pursued by a city teetering on the edge of chaos, Lira must unravel the truth with her fearless ally, Kael, at her side. Their path leads to the Hollow Spire, a forsaken ruin whispering of plague and peril, where the past demands reckoning. As fire threatens to consume all she knows, Lira faces an impossible choice: flee the inferno or claim its power as her own. In this breathtaking tale of survival, courage, and destiny, every spark could light the way or burn Veyris to ash.

Nora Calder swore she’d never return to Cutler Cove, the coastal town where she left her heart—and Elias Hart—ten years ago. But when the lighthouse that holds their teenage pact faces demolition, she’s back, armed with grit and a secret that drove her away: her father’s ruinous debts. At 34, she’s got one shot to save the tower—and maybe herself—before the council tears it down. Elias, now a rugged contractor engaged to sweet, steady Leah, didn’t expect Nora’s return to crack his world open. Their pact—if single at 35, they’d marry atop the lighthouse—haunts him as she fights for the crumbling landmark he’s hired to destroy. Old initials carved in the railing and stolen glances reignite a fire he thought was ash, but loyalty and love pull him in two. As storms batter the coast and the town splits over the lighthouse’s fate, Nora and Elias clash, then cling—unearthing her past, shattering his future, and rebuilding more than stone. From desperate kisses in the lantern room to a festival that could save it all, they face a deadline that’s more than a vote: six months to prove the tower’s worth, and theirs. In a tangle of sweat, salt, and second chances, The Lighthouse Pact is a raw, steamy romance about love that won’t stay buried—and a promise that might just hold.

kosalan is a fan of anime and cartoons,want to be in one such world and God gives him that wish but here he don't transmigrate.world changes to his wish

A Few Warnings for the Reader: This short novel is written for people who appreciate Japanese anime – a worldwide community numbering in the hundreds of millions. It's important to understand from the start that anime is not just "children's cartoons," as animation is often perceived in places like Europe and the USA. Anime represents a distinct form of animation and a significant cultural force, almost like "super-cinema." It can be incredibly dynamic and explore serious themes. Now, let's be honest, a large portion of anime is… not great. Maybe around 90% could be considered simply "okay" or even, let's say, "trashy." It can be blatant, silly, and not particularly engaging. Many viewers watch one of these less impressive shows and then assume all anime is similar. But that's a mistake! Understand this: by doing that, you're missing out on potentially the most captivating entertainment of your life. That's not an exaggeration – it's a genuine perspective. But the remaining 10%? That's where the true "super-cinema" lies. Good anime is unmatched in its ability to tell emotionally resonant stories and deliver dynamic action. Anime creators are free to push boundaries. Their imaginations delve into the complexities of the human heart, challenging the common "European view" that restricts animation to children. This story(it's not a Fanfiction!) is a tribute to a classic anime called "Fate." Fate is not my personal absolute favorite – there are masterpieces which incredibly hard to surpass. But still, it's a powerful example of the story started as a simple eroge and converted to a deeply emotional cult film.

Once every hundred years, when the moon turns crimson, a mysterious masquerade ball appears deep within the enchanted forest. Legends whisper that those who attend may never return—or worse, they may never be the same again. Lena, a fearless young woman with a longing for adventure, discovers an eerie invitation left on her windowsill. Drawn by an unseen force, she follows the glowing lanterns into the heart of the woods, where a grand palace awaits. Inside, masked guests dance in mesmerizing harmony beneath the blood-red moon, their beauty both breathtaking and unnerving. Among them is Adrian, a captivating yet sorrowful stranger who sweeps Lena into his arms for a dance she will never forget. But as the night unfolds, the illusion begins to crack. The guests cast no shadows, the air hums with whispers of forgotten souls, and Adrian’s warning grows urgent—she must leave before dawn, or she will never escape. The masquerade is not just a celebration; it is a cursed ritual, and the spirits trapped within are seeking new souls to take their place. Now, Lena must make an impossible choice—flee and abandon the love she has just found, or surrender to the eternal waltz beneath the blood moon, forever bound to the haunting melody of fate.

Chen Kan, an exchange student of ancient history, was stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. One night, a mysterious cruise ship docked next to the island. This is a cruise ship that can connect different planes. After Chen Kan boarded the ship, he was forced to complete tasks in one plane after another, such as Huo Yuanjia, Captain America, Sword Rain, Detective Di Renjie, Zombie Republic, The World's Number One, The Four Famous Detectives, Fengyun, Fairy Sword, Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, The Lotus Lantern, Marvel, Journey to the West, and Primordial Desolation. Under the guidance of the plane cruise ship, he explored the unknown sea of ​​stars, experienced a series of challenges and adventures, and continued to grow.

Arlan Veythorn awakens as a child in a world not his own, his mind fractured by memories of machinery and smoke. Reborn into a disgraced noble family, he inherits a crumbling estate, a father drowning in shame, and a name that invites scorn. In Aethyria, power is dictated by Aetheric Resonance—a hereditary magic that his family has lost. But Arlan remembers things he shouldn’t: gears and equations, whispers of a past life. When he crafts a Frostward Lantern. To survive, he must navigate a world where even seeming allies have hidden agendas. Yet the deeper he delves into Aethyria’s secrets, the more he questions his own rebirth. Aeon of Ashes and Ambition is a sprawling, slow-burn epic where every choice has consequences, and nothing—not magic, not memory, not even death—is what it seems. --- For readers who crave - A protagonist clawing from rags to power in a cutthroat, magic-steeped world. - Mysteries where the world itself is the antagonist. - Progression through ingenuity, alliances, and morally gray gambles. --- No chosen ones. No prophecies. Just a man, a spark of defiance, and the ashes of ambition.

Synopsis: During the vibrant Annual Summer Festival, where glowing lanterns illuminate the night and the aroma of delicious street food fills the air, Zeyu, a young man enjoying his summer vacation, unexpectedly meets Kailu, a kind stranger who helps him in a moment of need. What begins as a simple act of generosity—paying for Zeyu’s forgotten meal—quickly turns into an unforgettable night of laughter, games, and deep conversations under the dazzling fireworks. As their bond grows stronger, Zeyu and Kailu embark on a journey of friendship, trust, and personal growth. Through shared experiences, challenges, and moments of joy, they discover the true meaning of companionship and loyalty. But as life moves forward, will their friendship withstand the test of time, distance, and the unexpected twists of fate? A heartwarming bromance novel filled with summer adventures, heartfelt emotions, and the beauty of an unbreakable bond, Friendship In Togetherness is a story about finding a lifelong friend in the most unexpected places. The 2nd season of the novel will begin next year.

The light of dawn lingers just beyond reach, the fading glow of the setting sun long replaced by darkness. In the mist-shrouded city, hidden within the shadows of ancient churches, veins clinging to cracked walls, the gnawing sounds from the sewers, and the whispering figures that lurk in the dark… A lantern-bearer walks alone through it all.

Akira Shinjuku isn't your average teenager living in 1987 Japan. The world's greatest paranormal investigator working for the Bureau of Paranormal Extermination, he wields a divine superpower called a Rock Move, with his Rock Move, Footloose, being the strongest of them all. Aided by his doom and gloom girlfriend Amanda Valentine, his edgy as blades rival Rei Higashikata, his video game and cartoon obsessed alien best friend Josefumi Jirou, and a gambling addicted stoner German witch named Maria Elric, Akira is looking to avenge his father's death at the hands of Bruno, a mysterious hitman wearing a cartoonish dog mask. Fullfilling his destiny won't be easy, as devils, freaks, scary monsters and super creeps hinder his way. But with his trusty escrima sticks and his team, he can do anything. Manners. Maketh. Man. This is Silent November.

This was an era where everyone could experience various worlds through simulations. When everyone reached 16 years old, they would receive a Life Lantern, which would grant them two free simulations. During the free simulations, they had to break through the limits of humans in order to attain a bright future in reality. Otherwise, they would lose their Life Lanterns and they would slowly be corrupted by a black fog until they eventually died at a young age. Lin Qiye, who transmigrated to this era, failed his first simulation. During his second simulation, by chance, he acquired a permanent SSS-rank talent - the Deduction of Genesis. Lin Qiye’s first life: [When you were two, you had a sudden illness, causing you to have a deformed head and low IQ. When you were 15, your parents passed away. When you were 18, you died of an incurable disease.] Lin Qiye commanded, “The Deduction of Genesis, deduce for me a way to transcend this life.” [Congratulations for defying the heavens and successfully changing your fate. You acquired S rank in your evaluation. Your rewards are…] … His second life: [When you were 15, the spiritual aura on Earth rejuvenated. You did not awaken any talent while your childhood best friend achieved outstanding attainments with her awakened talent. When you were 16, you were killed by a stranger.] Lin Qiye summoned, “The Deduction of Genesis!” [You carefully made plans before the spiritual aura rejuvenated. Because of this, you defied the heavens and successfully changed your fate. You acquired S rank in your evaluation. Your rewards are…]

***READ THE DISCLAIMER FIRST*** light... ______________________________________ •the cover of the novel is mine. •your author here is not too fluent with English and doesn't have someone who can help him with the language, so if there's a word that was typed wrong just tell me, English is the 4th language that i can speak with so be patient with it. •the chapter that is using Xavier POV is the pilot chapter, you can read it if you want to know about who is Xavier, or you can just skip to, "the start of the story (1)"

I got a job as a dormitory supervisor at a women's dorm in a university, but the enthusiasm of the girls seemed a bit... unnatural. Midnight sobs, a burning dorm room, a room that doesn't exist—deep within my memories lies a bizarre and eerie world. The night is deep, the dream unfinished. The mountain spirit blows out the lantern—where shall the wandering souls find their way home?

"When darkness surrounds you, and not even the faintest particle of light remains… when all have lost hope, and the future seems like a distant dream… in that moment, my seeker, you have only two choices: surrender or look within yourself until you find the light you need and become a lantern for the lost." In a world consumed by shadows, where hope is but a distant echo, an ordinary young man is swept by fate into an extraordinary realm. He is no warrior. He is no sage. He has no noble lineage, nor a hidden power. And yet, deep within him, there lies the only spark capable of challenging the eternal night. Noctharn, the King of the Night, has stolen the world’s light, plunging its people into misery and fear. The libraries have been burned to ashes, yet in the most remote corners of the land, forbidden books still whisper secrets. Technology has been stripped away, but the last androids silently guard the remnants of knowledge. Dragons and ancient birds have vanished, hiding in the folds of time. The sun has been banished, and only the Millennial Moon remains, an unwavering witness to the suffering of her children. But even in despair, there are those who resist. Those who remember that true light can never be destroyed—only hidden. Legends speak of a chosen one, a pure soul whose light will restore hope and bring dawn back to the Continent of Eternal Dawn. Yet true royalty is not inherited—it is earned. And before he can rise against the darkness, he must face trials of virtue, learn the meaning of sacrifice, and understand that power does not lie in strength, but in the heart. "If you stop thinking only of yourself and look beyond, you will find what truly matters." "Virtue must be tested in order to shine before evil. Only then can it be recognized—only then can it be feared." "Darkness may fade, but light… light never dies."

Oh hey there! Welcome to my totally not your average novel. I'm Natsuo, your humble guide (well, maybe not that humble) through this wild rollercoaster of a story. Buckle up because things are about to get real. So, picture this: I was just your regular guy—well, if by regular you mean born into a family of portal-hopping "Dimension Walkers," betrayed by a kingdom, and accidentally sold my soul to Lucifer. Oops. Now I’ve got these wicked powers like gaining all knowledge (yes, I’m a genius), multiplying anything by a trillion (imagine a trillion-dollar pizza), and copying abilities (basically, I'm like the ultimate cheat code). Oh, and did I mention I’m emotionless now? Yeah, turns out selling your soul has some side effects. Who knew? Anyway, things went downhill real fast when the Night Commander decided to try and kill me and my best friend Minami. Spoiler alert: didn’t work. But, in a twist of fate (and some magic portals), I ended up in a new dimension where I ran into some really "interesting" characters, like a dude in a red suit named G.W.A.K.(Guy with a katana) He’s kind of like a talking cartoon with a katana—breaks the fourth wall and cracks jokes like there's no tomorrow. Honestly, he might be funnier than Luci, my annoying floating eyeball companion. Now, with these crazy new powers, I’m hopping between dimensions, stealing abilities from other powerful freaks, and maybe trying to find a way to reclaim my soul before Lucifer decides she wants more than just a one-time deal. Did I mention I don’t play nice? Yeah, if you’re looking for a hero, you’re probably in the wrong place. But hey, stick around! There’s betrayal, epic fights, fourth-wall-breaking shenanigans, and enough sarcasm to fill an entire kingdom. Oh, and if you’re reading this, you might want to keep your eyes peeled—I might just be watching you. discord server:- https://discord.gg/QkbYtJEZ

In a quiet village, Ravi and his family lead a simple yet harmonious life, until a mysterious stranger entrusts them with an unusual lantern engraved with eight arms. The lantern, capable of revealing hidden truths, soon becomes a source of turmoil. As it exposes secrets within the family, trust begins to waver, and doubts creep into their hearts. Misunderstandings threaten to tear them apart until the youngest member, Maya, realizes that the lantern only shows fragments of the truth, not the full picture. The family embarks on a journey to uncover the true purpose of the lantern, learning valuable lessons about trust, forgiveness, and the strength of unity along the way. Ultimately, they discover that truth alone cannot sustain relationships, only faith in each other can. Choosing love over doubt, they bury the lantern and find their way back to harmony, realizing that their bond is the only light they need. A simple and basic tale of family, trust, and redemption, The Light of Eight Hands explores the power of unity in the face of uncertainty.

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