Penguin Random House Science

Standalone horror stories, approximately 500 to 1000 words per chapter, with each story fully independent of the others. If a character's name appears in multiple stories, it should not imply a connection between them unless explicitly noted otherwise.

Looking back, maybe it wasn't all that bad. Sometimes, I wonder if life would have been better for us all if Eliza and I had never discovered the truth. Maybe that's selfish. But we might have been happier-or at least, that's what I'd like to believe. Magic is a mystery, and not much is known about it even today. it flows through the world, choosing its own vessels. I wish that was all I had to tell you, but my story is darker and filled with mystery and loss. My name is Maddox, and I should have never left the orphanage."

Sunny has been discovered by the half brother she never knew she had, which leads to a whirlwind of trouble for her. The intimidating man is not only Head of the Illusen Family, but a Revenant Commander - soon to be one of her superiors upon her graduation. But as they adjust to each other, their growing closeness gives rise to feelings neither should be harbouring for the other.

[Infinite Streams+Micro Thriller+Survival+Single Female Main Character] A bus without a driver carries a group of cursed people to a black creepy house---... Inside the creepy house, there is a door stained red with blood. The cursed people, every once in a while, will be forced to be dragged into the horrible world behind the bloody door to complete the horror-- into horrific events... When Ning Qiu Shui experienced one horror hunting story after another in the Guile House, and finally survived nine deaths, he found out that, after a long time, he had been in the Guile House for a long time. He found that everything was very different from what he had thought---... The "Creepy House" is not a curse, but a... "It's late at night my friend, come and have a seat in the Creepy House, there's a fireplace here, and I'll tell you about this place. I'll tell you the story here. ------"

Tras un accidente que debería haberle costado la vida,ayelen una chica de 12 años,despierta en un mundo ajeno al suyo,un lugar donde la sed de sangre dolor y sufrimiento es la ley de este horrible lugar Después de darse cuenta cual es el deber de ayelen tratará de ayudar a todos los que los consume con este dolor,pero que tendrá que dar ella a cambio? ¿Su salud mental? ¿Su inocencia? ¿O su vida? si te gusta el romance gey lesbico,drama,romance,enemies to lovers,psicología,formas de manipular y el como gente genera trastornos traumas etc.. con experiencia feas en el pasado quedaré y mira mi historia ^^ (soy nueva en esto,espero y te guste mi historia ♡)

Marek, a brilliant yet unstable mob gangster scientist, is betrayed by his own organization, Left for dead, he is reincarnated into the body of Malik, a young boy who bears an uncanny resemblance to his past self. With his scientific genius and combat skills, Marek now Malik goes through a secretive school for killers, all for joining the Sovereign Order, an elite and secretive criminal organization, Malik seeks to rise through their ranks, and uncover the truth behind the organization that destroyed him. But as he delves deeper into this dangerous world, he must confront not only the enemies from his past but also stick with his resolve of becoming the most powerful human in the world.

50 rounds of games with escalating stakes. Losers are executed immediately. Only one can survive to win the prize of 5 million Bitcoin

"If the world will not bow to me, then all that it can do is to burn for me!" In this world devoured by war and turmoil, witness the rise of Jonathan, a son of a lowly Baronet in the Empire of Ostadonia, into the conqueror who would unite not only his country but the entirety of Promethea. Like a wolf that pursues his prey, none will escape him and in due time, he will learn that becoming a conqueror is a destiny reserved for him and only him.

It's about a Random Guy trying to propose his girlfriend, but things don't go as planned because the end of the world is near.

Clara thought her school excursion was just another adventure in the woods. But one wrong turn plunged her into a nightmare she never saw coming. Lost and desperate, she found shelter in an abandoned house—only to discover she wasn’t alone. There’s a child locked inside. A ghostly presence tied to the house and its dark secrets. As Clara unravels the mystery, she learns that her family is deeply entwined with the forest’s haunting legacy—a legacy marked by betrayal, curses, and guardianship passed through bloodlines. What happened generations ago to unleash the forest’s wrath? Why is Clara the one the curse has chosen now? And what horrors await her in the heart of the forest, where the curse must be confronted? Dare to enter the shadows of the forest? Discover the truth in this gripping tale of suspense, mystery, and courage.

For one year people from the ages sixteen to twenty- two have been going missing in the town of Huntington. No one knows what happened to them, though, some suspect they've run away, others think there are bigger things at play. All things are peaceful for main character Valeria, until she's one of those missing people. Kidnapped and trapped in a mansion where nowhere is safe and no one can be trusted. Where her life is a game in the hands of a mysterious group of killers. Will Valeria make it out alive or will she just become another victim of this house of horrors?

What happens when a scientific genius lands in a world of magic? Gene-a sharp mind from a world of logic-finds himself reincarnated in a place where spells and mythical creatures are the norm. But he’s not just here to follow the rules. Armed with both science and magic, Gene’s ready to shake things up. With each new discovery, he’s transforming the way people see magic, turning old traditions on their head and revealing possibilities no one ever imagined. Just how much will his knowledge change this world? Only time will tell. DISCLAIMER: Contains Gl, Gender Bender and other LGBTQ elements

Once known as Numelion, a land of harmony crafted by the god Numen, the world was forever changed by a divine cataclysm. Now called Numerath, its magic is fractured, its history tangled in shadows, and its future uncertain. Yet beneath the surface of everyday life, echoes of an ancient past linger, and unseen forces continue to shape the fate of the land. In a village untouched by war and seemingly far from danger, a young dreamer named Sevas begins to wonder if the world holds something greater for him. As he searches for his place in the shifting tides of Numerath, the lines between heroism and hubris, order and chaos, begin to blur. This is a story of good and evil, right and wrong, gods and demons, heroes and pretenders, love and loss. As the veils of truth are lifted, the choices of a few will shape the destiny of many.

The smelly hearse stopped at the door, the sound of marbles crashing from the ceiling, someone pacing back and forth in the corridor, and the next room seemed to be cutting something. The door lock in the bedroom vibrated slightly, and the faucet in the bathroom was tightened, but it was still ticking. There seemed to be a ball rolling under the bed. The footprints stained with water are constantly emerging on the floor and are slowly approaching. At three o'clock in the morning, Chen Ge hid beside the radiator with a kitchen knife, and the phone in his hand had just been dialed. "Landlord!"! This is the night you said.A little lively?! "

Some random stories I come up with to keep my boredom away. Contains original novels and fanfics as well. They may become a novel I'll write if I like them enough or if there is a sudden rush of inspiration that takes over me. If you like one of them comment on it and I may consider writing more about it one day, I am highly sleep deprived so I guess I will someday if i do not commit suicide first.

The house of secrets

In the far away land of Vulcan, a grey house sits in the foggy forest where lives the boy. Archie is a lonely boy who lives in the grey house. Broken into many pieces now he attempts to piece himself together by battling creatures of despair. Follow him and his companion as they go on to fight through the despair that traps them to create a happy life for themselves. Now, let's set his story about how they will go on to achieve this dream.

this a story i made chatgpt make for fun

In a world where magic and science coexist, a young boy embarks on a journey to achieve great heights and find his father. As he delves deeper into his quest, he uncovers that his father's connections are intertwined with something far greater than he ever imagined. Will he unveil the secrets surrounding his father, and will he be able to bring him home? Join us as we unravel this captivating tale.

What remains when gods die? Memory or Madness? Some things take aeons to come together. Some curses cannot be broken. Some people cannot avoid their fate. In a world where magic is a gift many fear and few possess, no one remembers why they used to fear the night. Myra Tamon is a detective in the Borderline Division, specializing in cases that cannot be explained through rational means. Her disdain for magic is tested when a decade-old case brings her face-to-face with the most powerful of all the gifted. What starts as a mystery, becomes a ruthless fight for survival because secrets do not live forever and monsters do exist.

In the year 2052, the world is forever changed by the catastrophic "Nuclei" event, granting 44% of the global population extraordinary scientific abilities. Amidst this new reality, Leonard Storm, a determined and brilliant student, enrolls in the prestigious Neutron Institution. Joining forces with classmates Kevin, Sam, Elizabeth, and others, they unravel the mysteries of their powers and confront the dark forces exploiting the Nuclei. As they delve deeper, they discover hidden agendas, corrupt organizations, and ancient secrets merging science and alchemy. The heroes must navigate treacherous alliances, personal demons, and the blurred lines between progress and destruction.

In a vast valley of a European country, who will be able to decipher all the mysteries? Who can find answers in the deepest shadows? Alain Griffin awakens in this world to try to decipher the mysteries and to understand the reason for his mysterious awakening in this world.