The Southern Gothic

In the decaying Gothic city of Gebraucht, once famed for its miraculous medicine, a mysterious plague has twisted many into nightmarish beasts. Cut off from the world, survivors formed The Hunters—warriors wielding enchanted weapons and embracing forbidden rituals to reclaim their city. As the Hunt begins, Yuli Yasui B. Hoffen, a newly inducted Hunter, steps into the chaos, determined to purge the horrors. But beneath the blood-soaked streets, the city's darkest secrets lurk, waiting to be uncovered.

As everyone knows, there is a power in the southern region that absolutely cannot be provoked—the Grass Hall. The eldest disciple is the Sword Saint of the southern region, with a godly understanding of swords. The second disciple is the Eternal Empress, who ruled an era. The third disciple is a great scholar of the current generation, the reincarnation of the immortal of literature. The fourth disciple is the reincarnation of a demon god, suppressing the Nine Hells. Lu Changsheng: Me? I'm nothing special, just their master.

Eve Thompson found herself waking up in the bed of S City's most eligible bachelor with his arm around her waist, but she only had her mother's words in her mind. "Make sure nobody finds out you're disguised as your sister," she told her, looking at the fake birthmark drawn with makeup on her remaining daughter's face. "You have to get Mr. Charlie to marry you, everything we have depends on it!" said she. It was a shame, for the man beside him closely resembled the man she'd lost many years ago. Anthony Charlie's favor with women was notoriously hard to gain, but in a drunken stupor, he crawled under the sheets with the woman beside her, enticed by the memory of someone he'd lost long ago that this woman resembled. However, she never had a birthmark. It could never be her. Was their encounter coincidental? What would their hidden past reveal!? Join Eve Thompson on her exciting journey of courtship and political espionage as she steps into the shoes of her twin sister's now-abandoned life and tries to save her family by winning the heart of the mysterious bachelor, Anthony Charlie!

A gamer from the real world accidentally gets transported to the continent of Calradia after a night of drinking. After working as a mercenary for various factions and serving different lords, he decides to pledge loyalty to the Southern Empire. Through his efforts, he rises to the rank of Marshal, leading the Southern Empire to countless victories, expanding its territory, and earning great fame. Though he initially intends to remain loyal and abandons thoughts of founding his own kingdom, he soon finds himself trapped in a web of political intrigue and power struggles...

What will happen when 1 human and 1 Siren will fall in love? Will they meet another Human boy that actually crossdresses? What will happen to Aurora when she finds out her father came back? will her life be ruined? we'll find out and see.

After a bitter divorce, Ellie Brooks moves to the isolated town of Graven with her nine-year-old son, Joey, hoping to start fresh. But their new home, perched on the edge of the mysterious Silent Lake, offers little comfort. The townsfolk are cold and distant, their eyes shadowed by something more than mere suspicion. And then there’s the lake—its misty surface rippling with whispers that only Joey seems to hear. As Ellie struggles to fit into the town, Joey’s behavior grows increasingly strange. He’s drawn to the lake, speaking of a voice in the fog that calls to him, promising answers to questions he cannot yet articulate. Desperate to protect her son, Ellie begins to unravel Graven’s dark history. What she uncovers chills her to the bone: a century-old pact to feed the lake’s insatiable hunger, a cursed altar hidden deep within the mist, and a malevolent force that preys on the town’s fears and guilt. The fog begins to thicken, creeping through the streets and into their lives. The townspeople, terrified of breaking their pact, turn against Ellie and Joey, seeing them as the next sacrifices to the lake. Trapped in a town that has surrendered to its own nightmares, Ellie must confront the horrors of her past and the terrors in the mist to save her son—and herself. But the lake does not give up its prey so easily. "The Altar in the Mist" is a chilling tale of fear, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. Weaving supernatural terror with deeply human emotions, it explores how far we are willing to go to protect the ones we love—and what it costs to confront the monsters both outside and within.

" Can I read them before signing?" Becca asked and she was sure that she saw the woman flinch a little. ............................ When she noticed that Becca was thinking too much , she got pissed." Just sign it?" She yelled making the girl jolt. Rebecca signed the paper work with trembling hands but did not fail to at least scan some details of the documents a little while signing. " Thank you , au revoir " Wild cat said and left ......................... Becca sat as if she was glued to the chair.She remembered seeing some scary words like " Submissive , surrender , body , slave , sex " Oh my God , sex?!!!" That word was not in her dictionary But what would she do? She just made a deal....a deal that would either make her or break her A deal that would take her to the next level or bring her to the lowest lever ......... ***** ***** Xavier trailed kisses down her neck to her collar bone and she moved according to the rhythm. ...... ...... ..... He tore her fabric and found her body pleasant ...... ...... ..... Xavier parts he legs slightly and hit his head in between her. " Wait...no...please , I.......I..please , I'm still ....Argh!.....ahmm.....umm.....uh_huh..oh...no....please...awww.....please wait...please im still virgin ..please...this is a set up "Becca said but all her pleas where on deaf ears but what's worse was her body also betrayed her because she'd been drugged. It Dawn on her that those words she saw , were real.... everything was real ........ ...... ......Xavier fucked her hard like a mad man , Becca screamed simultaneously but he didn't hear her. ......... So this was it this was what she signed up for She was a slave She'd sold her body just to save her family from calamity She knew she should have backed out earlier but she didn't listern to the holy Spirit Instated she was drawn to deceit Look where it landed her but she knew this wasn't the end of the deal she knew there was more to it and it's not gonna be pleasant it dangerous and she has no escape route , she stuck in this Forever?? Or will any miracle happen? Would it work out for her good or it will have a bad toll on her?? ...... ...... Let's find out in THE DANGER BEHIND THE " DEAL " ........ I changed the name in Volume 2 to :: Fallen for my sex slave... This story is mixed up but all together are mind-blowing and to your awe. I love to combine my books to make them more interesting and less scary...we'll see how it goes ..... ...... ....... ........ I hope you stick with me to the end

In a world where magic thrives and mythical beasts lurk in the shadows, Tohgi Akura is born into the unforgiving southern district of Vandekar—a lawless land ruled by bandits and plagued by poverty. Despite his humble beginnings, Tohgi harbours an audacious dream: to achieve recognition not for himself but for the overlooked and downtrodden people of his homeland. To realize this dream, he must become a Knight, a title synonymous with honour, power, and nobility. Tohgi’s raw talent rivals the elite, but his lack of noble heritage leaves him scorned by the privileged. Yet, his unwavering determination and resilience catch the attention of influential figures who see potential in the unrefined boy. With their guidance, Tohgi rises through the ranks, challenging a society built to keep people like him in the dirt. However, ambition has its price. As Tohgi carves his path toward greatness, his defiance of the status quo ignites conflicts that spiral into devastating wars. In his quest to protect those he loves and uphold his ideals, Tohgi must grapple with the weight of his choices and the sacrifices demanded by his legacy. The Journey of Tohgi Akura: 1. The Knight’s Path. 2. A Knight’s Dilemma. 3. Terrorist’s Mirror. 4. The Dark Truth. 5. National War. 6. Rise of the South. 7. The World Engulfed. Tohgi’s brilliance and strength make him a natural leader, but his journey is defined by contradiction. His moral ambiguity, reliance on intellect, and tendency to isolate himself complicate his path. Beneath his unyielding exterior lies a man burdened by the pain of his people and the weight of his choices. As he battles societal rejection and his inner demons, Tohgi’s story asks: Will he be remembered as a hero… a tyrant… or… just another man? Tohgi’s Odyssey is a tale of ambition, loyalty, and the unrelenting cost of dreams—a story of a boy’s rise from the shadows of poverty to the heights of power, and the tumultuous legacy he leaves behind. Do not hesitate to comment your thoughts at any point in the story, it would bring me great joy to be able to interact with readers of my work. I hope to see you on the other side. PS: Bold text indicates the use of magic, parenthesis () indicates thought. Thank you! Enjoy! :)

In Nazi-occupied France, a young woman, Adeline Beaumont finds her life completely changed when her family is forced to share their home with a German Officer, Wilhelm von Haeften. Initially fueled by hatred, their relationship unexpectedly blossomed into a forbidden love amidst the brutality of war. But as the French resistance intensifies and the horrors of occupation deepen, Adeline must choose between her burgeoning feelings and her loyalty to her country. Will their forbidden love survive the escalating conflict? Or will the shadow of war tear them apart forever? Discover a story of defiance, sacrifice and a love that dares to bloom in the darkest of times

Genre:Horror,Gothic,Urban Sumary:Set in late 60s,The new post man,27 year old,got a new job in a different town,the people in it was very generous and loving,but,something feel very odd about it

after being assassinated while reading his favorite manga an ex special forces opp is reborn into a poor village and a poor family, read about his journey to become the strongest. ____________________________________________________________ Author's note The plot may sound a little cliche but give it a chance u may enjoy it NB/ This is my first time writing so be patient with me, also give lots of feedback, feedback helps just don't hate on the story plus I am in school so one chapter per week.

Whispers in the Night" is a thrilling romance novel that follows Ava as she uncovers the dark secrets of Raven's Peak, a mysterious town shrouded in mystery and danger, where love and loyalty are tested in the face of ancient supernatural forces.

After years of wars against each other, the kingdoms of the continent of meridinia finally have peace after the visionary king of Rheine Frederick the Great rises to power. Bringing peace and prosperity throughout the kingdoms of meridinia through trade and diplomacy instead of conquest. Though, all good things must come to an end. With dangers arising and the abrupt end to Frederick's reign, can his sons bring together the continent again, or will the meridinia return to its former turmoil?

In a world where loyalty is fleeting and power is paid for in blood, Vincenzo Moretti stands at the crossroads of destiny. As the sole heir to the Moretti family, he is thrust into the brutal underworld, where alliances are fragile, betrayal lurks in every shadow, and only the ruthless survive. With the weight of his family’s legacy on his shoulders and the Alliance seeking to crush him before he can rise, Vincenzo must navigate a treacherous path—one where trust is a luxury and power demands sacrifice. But in a game where fear and respect walk a razor’s edge, can he outmaneuver his enemies, forge true alliances, and carve his name into history? The battle for sovereignty begins. And in this war, Mercy is weakness.

In a world where leadership determines one's future, the National Student Leadership Initiative (NSLI) launches a radical experiment: Leadership Ascendancy Program (LAP) to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will run the country. This elite program gathers the top 100 most promising young leaders from across the nation—presidents, prefects, council members, and prodigies in leadership roles—bringing them to Primus Academy, a school that trains future world leaders. However, there's a catch: only 10 will graduate as "True Leaders," and only 1 among them can become the Sovereign leader. these 10 will securing high-ranking positions in politics, business, and society. The rest? Their leadership potential will be declared insufficient, permanently barring them from any influential role in the future. To prove their worth, students must compete in leadership-based challenges, forcing them to strategize, manipulate, and rally people behind them. As alliances form and betrayals unfold, these young visionaries must outthink, outmaneuver, and outlead their rivals—or risk fading into obscurity

"Everything shall be yours in times to come." "A stories from a distant past will bring light to the future. And among every stories, holds a secret of truth." ******* A soon to be the next ruler and his friend rescued a lad who doesn't remembered some memories. A story of a ruler who wants to make differents and create a new life for the people he cares about after his closest friends died. He vowed to change what his ancestors could not changed which his grandparents left everything in his hand. A huge decision that will change the course of his land, a change that would mark in history. She, whose families and friends were killed lost all hopes and dreams she had, and thought her life was curse as death follows her. He, whose life evolves only on making his empire a place of peace which he dreams, like what his grandparent's hopes he can accomplish. Would he be able to restore the hopes that was all lost by an unfortunate fate? Will she be able to find new dreams in her life? ****** "Would you do me the honor of this last dance.", he said giving her his hand that's holding a middlemist rose which she remembered reading it on the book. She look to him confused while pointing at herself in which he just smile and nodded, thus reluctantly she took the flower and his hand nervously. While dancing with the melody, and moments after she heard him sigh and says, "Next time, don't go roaming around the mansion alone with a man that you don't know. Understood?" "B- But he's a guest." "Even so. You didn't even know him, and you even talked and letting him kissed. Were you trying to seduced the man?", he asked coldly looking down at her. Shocked! She look at him wide eyes. Her hazel-brown eyes paired with his dark red eyes, which captivate her. In a whispered while averting his gaze she said, "I do not! I'm not that kind of woman. I'm not raised by my family that way! And besides I will hold this curse of fate to myself alone." "Alone?", he said frowning. Twirling her, his hand on her back pulling her closer. Pairing his dark red eyes at her. "You saying..."

A samurai, ill from a war long since passed, embarks on a harrowing journey across the continent to return his master's blade to the Isle of Mist. His sole companion is his master's estranged lover—an enigmatic monster-hunter-turned-hitman who hopes that, by joining the quest, he can redeem himself. The two find themselves entwined in an unlikely friendship brought together by shared grief, guilt, and hope. SFW, but does contain mature themes, sexual references, drug use/addiction, and violence.

Albecht is a genius that suffers from poverty, he gains his 'Ather' and fights into the other world and continues to find out more and more about himself, his deceased family and the world. Due to this he suffered and had good times, he goes through lots of different experiences, in which he is usually lonley eventhough he haves some people that worry about him due to his trait of being overly cautious.

In the wake of a devastating personal tragedy, young Sarah finds herself adrift in a sea of doubt and despair, questioning everything she once believed about faith and love. As she navigates the shadows of her grief, she encounters a series of remarkable individuals—each embodying the very essence of compassion and hope. From a wise elderly neighbor who shares stories of resilience to a spirited child who sees beauty in the mundane, these unexpected encounters begin to illuminate the path toward healing. Through their kindness and unwavering faith, Sarah slowly learns that even in the darkest moments, love can shine through, guiding her back to the light. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, Sarah must confront her pain and the barriers she has built around her heart. Will she find the strength to embrace the love that surrounds her and rediscover her faith, or will the darkness continue to overshadow her life? Join Sarah on a poignant journey of loss, healing, and the transformative power of love in "The Light in the Darkness," where hope flickers in the most unexpected places.

My new family was different from all the expectations I had imagined; they loved me and treated me with kindness. Memories of my previous life began to return to me in flashes. In my past life, I was not an ordinary person; I was a man with vast ambitions, someone deeply immersed in knowledge and power. A world I knew through reading a fantasy novel. I am a villain; I was a villain in my past life, and here I am, reborn as a rich villain in a novel I read in my previous life.

This story is my first story I have ever wrote. This story is about four wolf packs named Duskfall, Frostytail, Moonvalley and Evermane. A legend has been going around the packs. They say a female wolf, by the name Zelista, has been sleeping for thousands of years. It is believed that she will awake and pick a strong and powerful wolf to bring the packs together as one. Is this legend true? Many wolves believe it's just an urban legend. Most, however, believe the legend is true. Mother wolves tell this story to their young but many think it's just a story. A male wolf, who's fur is black as night itself, was born. Is this wolf who Zelista will pick to bring the four packs into one? Find out by reading the story!

War has waged as long as I could remember. I remember the blood. I remember the lifeless expressions. I remember how cold their bodies were as I laid between them.. I remember never getting the opportunity to meet my unborn baby sister. And even Now as my Brother Ascends the throne, He wishes for peace. He wants to make an alliance with The Lycans. But does he honestly think that the young king would want peace?

Ellie Yeo thought she could escape her one-sided love for her boss, Simon Sa, by accepting an arranged marriage to Ethan Jung. However, just when she plans to leave Simon’s world behind, he pulls her back into a whirlwind of emotions with one last business trip together. Torn between her growing attachment to Ethan and her unresolved feelings for Simon, Ellie faces her deepest emotional conflicts. As secrets unravel and difficult choices arise, Ellie must decide whether to follow her heart or break free from the man who refuses to let her go. Will she finally escape Simon’s grip, or will their twisted relationship trap her once again?

In the icy land of the Southern World, the Kingdom of Alderon is being attacked by a mysterious enemy. King Zepharos Erandor, desperate to save his kingdom, decides to offer his daughter, Princess Lya, in marriage to the powerful Nerathian Kingdom, even though they hate each other.