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The Director’s Cuts: Horror Tales

Not every horror story gets released. Some are buried. Forgotten. Or never meant to be seen. These are the films that whisper in projection rooms, flicker through broken reels, and show up on tapes no one remembers recording. Each volume is a standalone nightmare—shot, cast, and directed by a man no one remembers hiring. The Director. No one has seen his face. No one has survived two of his films. You’re not reading a novel. You’re watching his cut. Just pray he never turns the camera on you. --- Book 1, My Husband is a Serial Killer (and He Doesn't Know It) When Mara Lockwood marries Daniel Kessler—a sweet, absentminded trauma therapist with a damaged past—she thinks she's finally escaped her own. But when a hidden diary shows up in a locked drawer, detailing gruesome murders that match the media reports to the hour, Daniel's handwriting on every page, she begins to question everything. Daniel claims no memory of the crimes. He's terrified. So is she. But Mara loves him. Needs him. And she's hiding things too. As bodies continue to surface and detectives close in, Mara must decide: Will she uncover the truth and lose him forever—or manipulate reality to keep the man she loves? Because if he's the killer… she might be the reason he became one. --- Disclaimer: All characters are original. Visual references are imagined and used for creative purposes only. No real person, actor, or public figure is involved or affiliated with this work. Poster concept and story by [D_Setia] Cover art generated using AI with original composition
D_Setia · 1.7K Views

Penguin Dives

Jousuke Daikuhara is a high-achieving 10th grader known for his academic excellence and music skills. He’s intelligent, focused, and consistently ahead of the game—until he’s paired with Leah Boutsuki, a quiet, artistic, intelligent, diligent, and a top student girl recognized for her outstanding academic performance and academic excellence. When their teacher assigns a group project, Jousuke’s initial hesitation soon transforms into unexpected admiration as he and Leah are forced to work closely together. From their first awkward encounters to late-night brainstorming sessions, Jousuke is captivated by Leah’s enthusiasm and distinctive outlook on life. Leah, in contrast, starts to value Jousuke’s quiet self-assurance and determination, which she finds both reassuring and motivational. They complement each other in ways they never anticipated. They swiftly become inseparable—partners in both schoolwork and something much more profound. As the project continues, their connection intensifies. They begin to spend their free time together, discovering more about each other’s aspirations, fears, and dreams. In their shared experiences, Jousuke and Leah find a type of harmony that feels as natural as penguins in the wild, always backing one another, side by side, through every hurdle. However, as their feelings transition from friendship to love, Jousuke and Leah must navigate the complexities of high school life, including academic pressures, social dynamics, and the uncertainty of their futures. Will their relationship endure the trials of time and circumstance, or will the burdens of growing up tear them apart? “Penguin Dives” is a tender coming-of-age romance about discovering love in the most unforeseen places and understanding what it means to support someone, not just as a classmate, but in life. Through collaboration, trust, and an evolving connection, Jousuke and Leah learn that love doesn’t have to be flawless—it just has to be genuine.
rfaeljrmiah_ · 26.1K Views

The Spaces Between What We Said.

When transfer student Haruki Sakamoto accidentally walks into Professor Akizuki's "Psychology of Human Attachment" class, he expects to quietly slip out unnoticed. Instead, he finds himself captivated by both the subject matter and Noa Hoshizaki, a brilliant psychology major whose analytical approach to relationships challenges everything he thought he knew about love. Haruki has spent years analyzing emotions in literature while remaining clueless about his own feelings. Noa excels at academic theory but struggles with the practical application of healthy relationship patterns. Together, they embark on what begins as an intellectual exploration of attachment theory and evolves into something much more profound—learning how to love each other intentionally and well. Under Professor Akizuki's mentorship, they discover that relationships don't have to be mysterious or dramatic to be meaningful. Instead, they learn to apply psychological research to their own connection, developing communication skills, supporting each other's individual growth, and choosing conscious partnership over unconscious patterns inherited from childhood. As their romance deepens, so does their academic collaboration. Haruki's research on attachment pattern development complements Noa's thesis on therapeutic interventions, leading to discoveries that could influence how people understand and develop healthier relationships. Their work attracts attention from graduate programs across the country, forcing them to choose between geographic proximity and pursuing the academic opportunities that align with their individual goals. They decide to trust their relationship enough to support each other's dreams, even when it means separation. Noa accepts an early research position at the University of Chicago while Haruki prepares for graduate school at Northwestern. Their love survives the transition from campus romance to long-distance partnership, proving that relationships built on mutual support and intentional communication can thrive despite challenges. By graduation, they've not only learned how to love each other well, but their collaborative research has begun producing findings that could revolutionize relationship psychology. When their independent studies reveal what appears to be a critical period for attachment pattern development in young adults—a window where conscious relationship work produces dramatically accelerated results—they realize they may have discovered something that could help millions of people develop healthier connections. Volume 1 concludes as their research attracts national attention, with publication opportunities and conference presentations that could launch their academic careers. But Noa hints at another discovery that could change everything they think they know about their findings. This is a story about two people who learn that the best relationships aren't accidents of chemistry, but conscious collaborations between partners committed to each other's growth. It's about love that makes people better, research that matters, and the discovery that understanding attachment theory isn't just academic—it's the foundation for building lasting partnership. A romance for readers who believe love can be both analytical and passionate, practical and profound. More volume will be out soon!
MysteryTree · 24.5K Views
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