A Ghost Story For Christmas The Mezzotint

Small-town to big-city contemporary romance; CEO, trauma, healing. Resilient female lead and witty male lead 5/11/2024 ~ Helle Chevalier had lived her entire life in a small town. Her father passed away when she was young, so she grew up with her single mother. From the outside, it seemed a mundane but happy life. However, everything turned upside down when Orion Lennox entered her world. Revealing the town's secrets, he offered her a chance at a new life. Will she take his hand? Or will she remain in her familiar hell? "How about I offer you a contract?" Orion proposed confidently. "If you sign it, you'll become engaged to me. You'll live in a big city, and your mother can escape this town too. It's a win-win." "What do you take me for?!" Helle retorted, her eyes piercing into him. "... I said engaged. We won't have any sexual relationship." "….."

A 666 Chapter of ghost stories to read before death. Can you reach 666?

In the wake of tragedy, Jack Hayes struggles to cope with the devastating loss of his younger brother, Ethan "The Viper" Hayes, who dies in a brutal MMA fight against the reigning state champion, Rico "The Beast" Martinez. While the match is ruled an accident, Jack is haunted by the belief that foul play led to Ethan's untimely death. Consumed by grief and anger, he grapples with feelings of helplessness and guilt. In his search for closure, Jack decides to enter the world of MMA—not for revenge, but to find peace and honor Ethan's memory. Under the mentorship of Lena, a seasoned fighter with her own troubled past, Jack begins a grueling training regimen that tests his physical and mental limits. As he fights through local circuits, he discovers the camaraderie and resilience of fellow fighters, all of whom share their own struggles and stories of loss. As Jack rises through the ranks, he adopts the persona of "The Ghost," channeling his brother's spirit and seeking to transform his pain into strength. But as he gains recognition, the specter of Rico looms larger, culminating in a high-stakes tournament that could earn Jack the chance to face the man he holds responsible for Ethan’s death. In the climactic battle, Jack confronts not just Rico, but the internal demons that have plagued him since the tragedy. As he fights for redemption, he learns that true strength lies in embracing the past and that finding peace is a journey, not a destination. "The Ghost of the Ring" is a powerful tale of grief, resilience, and the transformative power of sport, exploring the delicate balance between revenge and healing in the unforgiving world of mixed martial arts.

"Unfinished Story" follows 16-year-old Kenji Tanaka, a spoiled, self-centered teenager who’s never had to struggle. But after a heated argument with his father, Kenji is sent to live alone in his late grandfather’s old house in a rural village. Left to fend for himself, he reluctantly begins exploring the house and finds a dusty novel his grandfather left behind. As he reads, Kenji is drawn into its timeless lessons, and he slowly starts to understand the value of hard work, humility, and family legacy. "Unfinished Story" is a journey of transformation as Kenji learns that his life, like the book he’s reading, is part of a story only he can choose to complete.

-WARNING - ADULT AND MATURED SCENES WERE DEPICTED IN THIS BOOK In the game of love, these two players don't intend to win. *Dual POV:* *Richard Wellington's Story* Born with a weak heart, billionaire Richard Wellington has always shielded himself from love, fearing the risk of heartbreak. But when his parents insist he chooses a wife from a selection of 15 high-society candidates, Richard must confront his deepest fears. *Sofia Blake (Reed)'s Story* Fashion enthusiast Sofia Blake has been burned by love and believes it's a fool's game. Desperate to escape her cruel stepmother and evil stepsisters, Sofia accepts a job as Richard's personal assistant and judge for his wife search. But as she navigates the treacherous waters of high society, Sofia finds herself drawn to the one man she's supposed to resist. As Richard and Sofia work together, their initial disdain for each other slowly gives way to a forbidden attraction. But with their past heartaches and fears threatening to tear them apart, can they find a way to heal and open their hearts to each other? Will the Wellington Empire's legacy be secured, or will Richard and Sofia's love be the downfall of everything they hold dear?" What happens when these two individuals who hate each other and are unreceptive to love, starts growing feelings for each other?

In a society of absolute surveillance, loyalty isn’t just expected—it’s enforced. Every citizen has a place in the State Nation’s strict hierarchy, modeled on a deck of cards. Kael Ghost, a newly appointed Joker, is among the few tasked with enforcing this order, yet he’s also a prisoner of it, stripped of identity to serve as an anonymous observer and enforcer. When Kael discovers hidden secrets—whispers of rebellion, forbidden tech, and unsettling truths about the Jokers—he begins to question everything he knows. In a world where loyalty is a cage and freedom is a threat, even a single misstep could bring down the entire house of cards.

Gray Graham was your average high school junior. One day on his way back home, he fell through a portal that led to the Ghost World. Now, forced to work with a group called the Ghost Agents as a punishment for accidentally illegally entering the Ghost World as a human, Gray must fight against ghosts who illegally go to the Human World to cause chaos, and make friends with his new ghostly co-workers.

Austin, a man reincarnated from a world where science is prominent, finds himself In a world where Magians, humans who possess the capabilities to perform arcane (a.k.a magic), must battle against the re-emerging demonic creatures and their followers to protect the human race and other humanoid races, from annihilation. Following a life-saving encounter with a famous hero, Austin's awakening grants him the memories of his past life and access to 'The Akasha', a mysterious system. With newfound purpose, he endeavors to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, facing challenges and adversaries to uncover the secrets of his reincarnation and the enigmatic origins of The Akasha.

Dying in a tragic accident Marcus Ferrous gets transferred to a fantasy world of monsters and magic, except when he arrives contrary to what he expected he is now level one and a ghost. Left with nothing on a strange new world, Marcus will struggle with everything he has on his journey to get stronger and uncover the secrets of his new world. Artwork By Radiopaque.

In A Kiss for the Damned, Ashley Monroe is a woman trapped in the shadows of her dark past. After enduring a damaging relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Marcus, Ashley struggles to rediscover her identity and start anew. The darkness that envelops her life leaves her feeling isolated and filled with regret. Everything changes when she meets Xavier Sinclair, a kind-hearted man who enters her life with charm and hope. Xavier sees the potential in Ashley and becomes the driving force that helps her confront her fears and mend her broken relationships with her family. Together, they embark on a journey of forgiveness—both for themselves and for others—while rebuilding the connections that have been lost. However, Marcus continues to haunt Ashley, forcing her to face the demons of her past. As he attempts to disrupt the new life Ashley has started to build, she must choose between running from her fears or confronting painful truths. Throughout this journey, Ashley discovers strength within herself and the power of true love. A Kiss for the Damned is a tale of redemption, courage, and the emotional journey of a woman striving to rise from darkness to light, exploring how love can change everything. Will Ashley be able to let go of her past and embrace the love she deserves? Find out in this heartfelt story.

Stalker Fantasma (English Version) The story blends fantasy and reality, aimed at readers over the age of 16 and containing sensitive content for some. There is horror and delicate themes that the narrative explores. The plot centers around a family with hidden secrets and a teenager named Pablo, who ends up dealing with a stalker. This stalker will lead Pablo to better understand his family’s secrets. It is a story that addresses spirituality, teaching that we are all spirits and that the greatest value in life lies in love and the ability to understand others. The book addresses the diversity of genders and sexual orientations, not limited to the heterosexual standard. It explains that a person's sexuality does not define their spirituality or character, as LGBTQIA+ people can also be loving, virtuous, and spiritually evolved. One of the explanations offered is that homosexuality may be an expression of the sexuality of someone who reincarnates in a body different from their previous gender. This does not mean that the person is "inferior" or "sinful"; it merely represents the diversity of the human experience. The text strongly emphasizes the need to respect and love all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Prejudice and discrimination are seen as primitive attitudes and signs of spiritual delay. Furthermore, it is mentioned that some homosexual mediums may have greater ease in connecting with higher spirits due to their sensitivity and affability. An important point is that sexuality does not define a person's spiritual health. Vices, hatred, pride, and arrogance are seen as far more harmful than homosexuality or bisexuality. It is also highlighted that parents should love and accept their LGBTQIA+ children just as they would their heterosexual children, as all are equal in the eyes of God. Pedro Henrique writes this book to show the importance of overcoming societal prejudice and ideologies. Love is the purest essence of happiness; neither time nor distance can break the true meaning of love. The book highlights how important it is to accept others as they feel best, teaches forgiveness, and shows that everyone has their own perspective on life. However, respect is essential. This book is dedicated to the mysteries between life and death, as we often forget that one day we are born and that one day we will leave this plane. I ask you a question: if you had the chance to be born multiple times to correct a mistake, would you do it?

Do you ever wonder what's Beyond death, what the afterlife holds? To the average martial artist, their obvious response would be "the peak of cultivation" or "eternal rest," the sweet promises that lull the injured into a blissful sleep, as warm as the embrace of a serpent. Zhi Yu thought that becoming a ghost would be the biggest crisis of his existence, but being mysteriously revived tops it all. Follow our newly revived ghost as he goes against the current of thinly unveiled secrets with only one weapon to defend himself: he's alive. Ultimately, one has to be careful, for once you falter, the stream becomes a death trap.

This story combines classic enemies-to-lovers and small-town Christmas romance tropes, with a heartwarming, feel-good tone. The snowy setting and holiday traditions add to the cozy atmosphere, making it a perfect read for the festive season.

net#4446 Eventually, under compulsion, Tania married a person who did not like to see a girl like her. And the one who liked Tania was Dr. Nishant. But Doctor Nishant was compelled to do this because Tania was married. Tania was also oblivious to the fact that Doctor Nishant liked her. But the biggest problem started after her marriage when Tania came to know that her husband already had a girlfriend and he was not related to her. He was only with his girlfriend Riya even after marriage. The trouble was not over that a spirit had already resided in Tania's body. Due to the entry of that soul into his body, other demonic spirits also tried to dominate him and the souls had also got blood done from Tania's hands. How will Tania survive? Will her husband Abhishek support her or will doctor Nishant tell her his love and save her by making her his own. Read this story to know

Yin Ming, an arrogant demon from hell is banished to the mortal realm, condemned to protect the very humans she despised. Thrust into the body of Cai Zhilan, a woman who recently died, Yin Ming must navigate a complex web of human relationships and emotions. Five years ago, Cai Zhilan tricked Long Hao Yu into marriage by getting pregnant, leading to a loveless union and a child caught in the middle. Desperate for attention, Cai Zhilan staged to end her life, only for her plan to go horribly wrong, resulting in her actual death. Inhabiting Cai Zhilan's identity, Yin Ming is forced to confront the complexities of mortal existence. Torn between her demonic nature and growing human emotions, she begins to question everything she once believed in.

>>Before you read further, this is a dark reverse harem R-18 novel.>Imagine dying. Not naturally or anything but because a male like you, and you just wanted to experience life. The first is so traumatic to you that it is vague, while the second.... ahh...that one you didn't have a body left. In the third life, you somehow became a mother, have four husbands from the beginning, and later realised the world you are in you are labeled as a beast, and the other species; humans, elves, and fairies can summon you or your young at any time. what would you do? ~ ~ >>Join Du-Gooder Xiala on her journey to experience life, raise her young, and bond with her mates. -- Side note: there should be 7-8 males at the end. >>Dark fantasy >>Blood gore and descriptive violence. >>Sexual content. PLEASE READ WITH CAUTION!!!

Under mysterious circumstances, the young man finds himself embodied as Rayen, surrounded by a world of ruins and devastation, where humans hide behind the shadows of their fortified cities, sheltering from the monsters and dangers lurking outside. Rayen challenges the threat of the monsters and unveils ancient secrets. In his journey, Rayen faces harsh challenges and engages in fierce battles, delving into the dark secrets and uncovering thrilling truths, searching for his father and attempting to find a way back home.

Awaken on mid-air. Raku, a middle aged salaryman involved in a tragic crash where his body was separated from body to limbs thrown inside a thick forest. Somehow a System called [The Administrator] appeared before him and proposed as he met every criteria to be reincarnated into another world, but he holds the offer as he left his USB at the office which contains porn files, CCTV footage and a photos of his crush, Luna. Desperate for a second chance, he was temporarily granted to roam the world again as a wandering ghost with a mission to retrieve his USB before someone else use it and then die peacefully without regrets. But luck was not on his side. Despite his attempt, Luna manage to browse the USB but she was so mad after found out the content that Raku kept was actually Luna biggest secret. The CCTV footage, that even Raku himself didn't know what it was. Luna crushed the USB along with the evidence and now she wanted him dead as she thought Raku knew all her secret and his sudden disappearance support her theory, but little did she know Raku was already dead and Raku himself are curious to find out what makes Luna so mad at him. He need to rediscover the CCTV footage and solve the mystery as a ghost. Luna, hunting for a dead man and Raku the dead, had to solve the mystery before someone discover his dead body or the chance to be reincarnate will disappear.

In a magical world of mages and knights, a newly died ghost wanders around trying to find the perfect body to possess.

After accidentally wearing the ancient ring, Aleyah suddenly became a really good detective. She catches the top criminal within a week. Aleyah didn’t get any divine power that can give her sudden strength or an extraordinary intelligence. That’s not about it. What happened is something more strange, unusual and unimaginable. The ancient ring allows her body to be possessed by spirits. More precisely, she has the capability to possess by the spirit of a murder victim. Some murder that shocked the whole city. Those spirits made Aleyah run all night to chase the criminal. Nothing can stop her once she hits the street. Real witnesses from the victims make her job so much easier. She is unstoppable. She managed to corner that secretly murderer like a rat trapped in a cage. _ _ _ But then one day the ring lost its power. It is broken somehow, and then Aleyah returns to being the owner of her body. All the chaos those ghosts left behind is now blamed on her. The first thing she felt was that her head felt dizzy and nauseous. And then she found herself sitting on the lap of the finest man at the club. Her heart skipped twice faster as she realized who she had hurt. Both fear and pleasure ran wild in the back of her neck like a shivering cold breeze when that man swept off his lip. The moment they meet each other's eyes, she already knows this is gonna be dangerous. He was angry about what she did. “You bit me, how dare you. Look what you’ve done to me.'' He showed his reddish thumb, it made Aleyah close both of her eyes and hurried to leave. Then that man grabbed her waist and squeezed it until she didn't dare to move besides cursing at that man through her eyes. That man brought his lips closer to Aleyah’s ear, almost kissing her neck. “You're the first one who's messing with me. Now it's my turn.” He rub the ends of the Aleyah’s wavy hair with his index finger, “You’ve always surprised me and I admire your courage. Do not ever think about running away. No one can escape from me once they caught my attention. You’re mine now.” He declared its ownership or maybe an ultimate war to Aleyah who set embers in his boring life after a very long time. And no one was happier than the ghosts. If Aleyah gets closer to that man, then it could only be one thing. It will be easier to destroy him, all of this went smoothly according to those ghost's plan.

Song Yan lived a miserable life. She was born with a great fortune but her ‘ luck ‘ was ‘ snatched ‘ by her half sister . It was her fortune that she was fated to marry Fu Yusheng , the Ceo and owner of the Fu corporations . However , her half sister who was jealous of intercepted in her fate and snatched her ‘ good luck ‘ away , from then on Song Yan faced countless troubles , she met with accidents , lost her scripts and finally died after meeting a road accident . But she was unwilling , unwilling because she loved Fu Yusheng and her son whom she left behind in the Fu family . Her soul that should have scattered and brought to Hell in front of King Yama , turned into a vicious ghost . Only after becoming a ghost did she realise what kind of perfect deception her half sister has planned for her . Luckily before her soul could become any more dark and become a malevolent spirit , she crosses path with a Celestial master who promises her a fresh start as long as she stays with him and learns the way of supernatural . So , Song Yan became the Celestial master’s disciple and continued to serve the Celestial master and his family as a Ghost . After five hundred years of service , she is freed by her master and get a chance to rebirth . She is reborn on the day she met with the car accident . In this life she is endowed with supernatural power to see the celestial truths . She vows to avenge herself and her son who met an unfortunate death because of her half sister . But why is her apathetic husband who never cared about her , coming after her ?

Carina has lived her life in control, forced to fight, forced to prove day after day that she was worthy of life, forced to fight for what was hers by birthright but everything she worked for got thrown out the window the moment she chose to walk down that alleyway, the action so trivial took everything from her Now a wandering soul Carina was dragged into the world in the shadows, she must navigate her way in this land of the unseen in desperate attempt to solve her own murder

Anne McCole comes from a middle class family, where it's just her and her mother striving to be a part of the rich people in the country. She works really hard everyday together with her mother. What happens when she stumbles upon a famous billionaire who asks her to come work as his child's nanny. Will she be able to change the ruthless billionaire to a caring and loving man?

[Warning: Mature Content. Non-Human Reverse Harem. No Doormat FL] #shapeshifter #beasts #baby #ghost #supernatural #transmigration #r18+ (I will formally start updating in June because of the summer heat. Keep it on your library if you like and you can also follow me :D) Blurb: Elves? Fairies? Merfolks? Oh, come on~ Princess? Office worker, actress and teenager, who turned heroines? Hmm, then what would you say about a ghost? Aiya, let's go for something more peculiar and wilder for a change! Enter Dan Shi, a ghost who had seemingly grown tree roots and old thick branches after wandering the world for a thousand—oh, scratch that—since primitive period! Dan Shi: Why am I that old?!!! Well, it's a story of an ancient ghost and oh-la-la men~ Need I say more? Small fishes! Big fishes! So, what if she's a ghost? Her fish tank is brimming with luscious men! **** Image used for the book cover AI generated with few tweaks. This includes a system but won't be the usual. It's the first time I'll be writing one it won't be the needy and complicated system type or depends, it's by my standards anyway. Author's Ongoing Book/s: Enter Beast World: Starting Anew Without a Protagonist Halo Chapter Word Count: 1000-1500 Any Super Gift = 2 Bonus Chapters