Is A Haunting In Venice An Agatha Christie

Since time immemorial, the magical beings known as angels and demons have opposed each other, waging war on each others homes and upon the world of Ayther. But something terrible is coming, something that threatens to consume all three worlds and leave nothing in its wake. Kir had a rough life ahead of him, even before he was born. His mother abandoned him to a witch, and for being half-demonic, he knew he would never be accepted by the wider world. The witch, along with her wife, turned out to be rather good parents though. Everything changed on his seventeenth birthday, when, not only did he grow wings, but they were angel wings! Now his demonic deadbeat father has come to collect him, and in the custody battle between a witch and the Devil of Heresy, Kir isn't sure who will come out on top, but he knows he wants to keep his family safe. Thankfully, however, his father's willingness to strike a deal gives Kir some time to prepare for what's to come, and to learn more about himself. He just has to make it through life at a magical academy, avoid dying, and survive to find his birth mother... Or be forced to take his place at his father's side. It's a lot to handle for a quiet, brooding angel boy. Fortunately he has company. A succubus, a foxkin girl, and a half-angel boy to start. And Kir has his own secret: this isn't his first go at life. ---- Daily Chapters At 1205 EST ************ Content Advisory: Sex of the pansexual variety (lots of it after chapter 50) Adult-Oriented chapters will be marked with * All characters depicted in sexual chapters are adults 18 Earth years and over. ************ PS: Thank you so much for considering my novel! I invite you to consider my other works if you are interested: https://www.webnovel.com/book/ascendant-struggle_25877996405233505 If you're interested in joining a forum for my books, or interfacing with me as the author, please use this Discord link: https://discord.gg/ksJ8dJup4d If you like what I have written, please collect my story! Consider donating power stones and golden tickets to ensure others get to see it too! If you want to read more, please unlock new chapters when Premium becomes available! Every coin will help me write more stories! Humbly, ~Haizao Please support my work at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/haizao

The book tells the story of a terrifying monster that comes every Halloween and brutally kills people one by one. The city is in a state of fear, and the residents often do not leave their homes. This Halloween, visitors from other places come to the city to celebrate, and they decide to fight against the monster.

Sometimes you wonder if everything around you is real or fake, getting 'Deja vu' almost constantly... Maybe one day we can finally understand why? I guess you can say, "Curiosity kills the cat". One day, someone will represent that cat.

How would you feel when you died and saw yourself in the future but this future is not one you wished for even your enemy to wake up to. When Captain Aria, a decorated soldier medic, is killed in battle, she is mysteriously transported to a damaged future, where she must navigate through an apocalypse, she must confront her own mortality, and fight to restore hope in a desperate world. In the year 2024, Captain Aria , a highly skilled and fearless soldier medic was part of an elite special forces unit. During this critical mission, she was fatally wounded and left for dead. However, Aria's death is only the beginning as She was thrown through time and space to the year 2178, where a catastrophic apocalypse has transformed the world into a wasteland. Aria awakens in a harsh, unfamiliar landscape that has been scarred by environmental disasters, nuclear devastation, and mutated insects. The once blue skies is now a toxic haze that reeks of ash and smoke. Aria was determined to survive this apocalypse and as she struggles to survive with her marine skills, she discovers some scattered survivors and someone she held dear. *** Released times are every day. I might release from 1_4 chapters a day so expect to read continuously. hehe ******** NOTE: This book is participating in Cupid Quill October so please your vote, gifts and comments is deeply appreciated

[2024 JUNE WPC WINNER] Orphaned at ten and betrayed by his guardian at nineteen, the protagonist's life spirals into darkness, yet some light remains, only to be cruelly extinguished when his girlfriend sacrifices herself during a brutal demon attack. As a result, he is bestowed with a mysterious system that imbues him with the strength, making him dedicate himself to eradicating demons. Upon defeating the Demon King, he is granted a reward and chooses to reincarnate into a novel-like world with sealed memories until age thirteen. Reborn as the second son of a Duke, he yearns a peaceful life and respite from his tumultuous past. However, fate has different plans. In a world full of political games and supernatural dangers, he finds himself caught in conflicts involving a transmigrator villain and a regressor protagonist. Amid noble family ties, surprising friendships, and veiled threats, he must find his way through this new life, all the while dealing with lingering scars and the chaos that threatens to engulf him and those around him. Can he truly find solace in a world determined to pull him back into the fight? Will he succeed in forging a relaxed and slow life amidst the relentless anomalies at every step? Read to find out!! ====== Well, I am writing this novel to try a new style and get a temporary break from my first novel, which has become stagnant. As always, you can just ask any questions regarding the book, and I'll answer them without spoilers, of course.(⁠◠⁠‿⁠◕⁠) Reader's discretion: This novel is slow-paced, as all masterpieces need time to become a masterpiece, so don't dive in, hoping for it to be another fast-paced action-packed novel. It's a slice of life... for the most part. [All character arts were made using AI by a friend and author, lazy_pen_master] Formerly known as "Extra's Slice of Life" ////////////////////////////////////////////////// I have entered this novel for the June WPC contest, so if you like reading this novel, do give it some power stones, golden tickets, and gifts. Thanks for reading and for your support!! Extra Chapter Goals: 120 GT = 1 Extra Chapter Castle = 3-6 Extra Chapters Above castle... too dreamy... so 10 Extra Chapters?! Join my Discord for more character arts and some fun:  https://discord.com/invite/Qb86VeyvzP (You need to copy and paste the link to your browser.)

Arthur, an avid gamer, accepts his friend’s dare to beat an infamous eroge game that no one has ever completed. The problem? The game is designed to trap players in endless smut scenes, with every decision leading to the same outcome: more smut scenes, world destruction and game over. After countless failed attempts and growing frustration, Arthur takes to the game's community forum, venting his anger at the developers. To his surprise, he receives a cryptic response from the game's creator, asking if he truly wants to save the world. Without thinking, Arthur agrees—and when he wakes up, he's no longer on Earth. Arthur finds himself trapped inside the very game he loathes, inhabiting the body of an unremarkable extra. This novel includes incest, so if that's something you're uncomfortable with, you may want to avoid it. You can check out character arts in the chapter's comment in which they were first mentioned. This is my first time writing a story, so please forgive any inconsistencies you may find.

In the kingdom of Moon Aires, Kassandra Escalante. A bold and spirited lady general, shocks the court by asking the hand of the 7th prince Kalix Noah El Greco, known for being unlucky and cold-hearted. “As a reward, I will grant you a wish, general Escalante. Tell me, what is it?” “I want to be a wife, your majesty. I want the 7th prince to be my husband.” Despite their contradicting personality, Kassandra with her power of luckiness and optimism, dreams a peaceful life as Kalix’s wife. They find themselves drawn into a passionate enchantment fueled by their desires. Will their chemistry lead to the ultimate collision of luck and jinx? Or maybe… fate will have a different plan to two people who had promised not to fall with each other. Is there a happy ending when secrets were lurking around?

A Short Story with no actual meaning just to appreciate a few aesthetics I love

Imogen ‘Ginny’ Fairchild has always been drawn to the Thorne twins, but it’s Lysander's quiet, gentle soul that pulls her in. Just as she’s ready to confess her feelings, Lyle urges her to be with his brother, Cassian, instead. Against her better judgment, Ginny agrees. She lets Cass into her life, piece by guarded piece, even as her connection to Lyle deepens in unexpected ways. But as their lives intertwine, what begins as love spirals into obsession—a dangerous bond tightening around her like a vice. Soon, Ginny finds herself caught in a web of passion, control, and secrets. And as the truth about the Thorne brothers unfolds, she realizes too late that this isn’t love - it’s a trap. TW: Themes of emotional manipulation and obsession. Not suitable for those who are easily disturbed.

Genius, Prodigy, Envied, Lucky—Alexander was all these things. Now, people didn’t even know if he was alive. Thousands died during the attack on the Bellmont Duchy. Alexander Bellmont disappeared, his body never to be found. ----- Alex was alive, but barely. In a move against the Daemon attacking the Duchy, Alex had sacrificed himself to bring his enemy with him. Surprisingly, while supposed to be a suicide attack, Alex lived, finding himself deep underground in a dungeon. While Alex makes his way out, he must gain the strength to survive and thrive in this unfamiliar world. More than 5,000 miles from home, Alex is forced to make a new start as a human in the unfriendly Daitya Empire. Even with the power to return home, Alex is at a crossroads. Alex feels guilt for the thousands of people who died in the Daemon attack, including his best friend, who passed in front of his eyes. As the cause behind the attack, Alex is reluctant to return home and place his family in more danger. He could stay here, but that would mean abandoning everyone he loves back home and starting from scratch in a new world. Alex’s life in the Daitya Empire is a rollercoaster, and his responsibilities only add to his journey of self-destiny. Not only does he have to work his way up in his new life, but remnants of his old life start returning to him. Alex holds a secret. He knows of his past life, but it is only now that the memories start trickling in. While dealing with his current life, Alex also has to deal with his past life. Alex wrestles with his own identity while experiencing the duties of an adult in a brutal world.

Dropped but don't take any dark decisions cuz of it. You can live without me everyone :(

"The Diamond. Death walks alongside me but the reaper is no match for me. I'm trapped in a world full of monsters dressed as men, and those who aren't as they seem. They won't keep me forever. I no longer recognize the person I've become. And I'm fighting to find my way back to the beast who hunts me in the night. They call me a diamond. But they've only created an angel of death. The Hunter. I was born a predator, with ruthlessness ingrained in my bones, when what's mine is stolen from me in the night, like a diamond hidden within a fortress. I find that I can no longer contain the beast. Blood will paint the ground as I tear apart this world to find her, and bring her back to where she belongs. No one will escape my wrath, especially not those who have betrayed me"-

After dying, Axel finds himself in a cultivation world of one of the novels he had read. The problem is, he didn't read the novel after the prologue! Now with his second chance at life, he wants to explore the novel's world with his own eyes, and witness the story unfold firsthand! But can he survive, being a young master and surrounded by multiple protagonist templates? . . . Axel Lin is the Seventh Young Master of the Prominent Lin Clan of the Central Continent. He is a character that was not in the original Novel, an extra. With his talent, he attends the best Institute the world has to offer. While his days pass with leisure, can he afford to be so when dangers lurk ahead?

Lyra, an anxious young woman in Port-Louis, France helps her father, a successful businessman, restore and refurbish an abandoned hotel with the idea to get it running again; however, finding even hired hands to help is a challenge due to ghastly tales told about it. "L’Hôtel Hanté", as the locals call it, is a promising hotel and business venture but is the possible payoff worth the mysterious risks that present themselves to those who dare climb past the first floor? Art by Cordelia Carlin

Jeremiah, the third child of the Einherjar family, unlike his siblings or the rest of his family, he was born with a weak and sick body. Having lived his whole life bedridden, he finally met his demise during the feast of the knights. But instead of accepting the fact that he'd die, with the last bit of consciousness he had, he wished to have another chance at life. "Wait... Where the hell am I?" *This is my first novel so don't expect too much, it'll probably be bad*

Damien finds himself unexpectedly transported to an otome world, where magic and swords reign supreme. Reincarnated as the villain, he must navigate the challenges of his new life. As the heir to the Lionheart duchy, Damien grapples with his role as a villain, trying to change his fate in a game where he is destined to death.

"yao yin you're getting married to Shi zeyi in a year time, you should be more filial when next you see his parents okay?" "really? who said I'm getting married?" killed on the night before her wedding, Lu yao yin was giving the chance to go back a year before that day, to her engagement night. Now she knows who her real friends are and just how to deal with her scheming enemies plus she's no longer the timid selfless Lu yao yin but the 21st Century most feared Mafia Lu yao yin. To stop her fate from repeating she do all she can to avert it. what marriage? what title? she doesn't need any of their pitiful offering that would only bring her closer to her death

What would happen if one day you woke up and discovered that you were trapped in a silly novel that had been turned into a manga and then into a game due to its popularity? You wouldn't know, because it's the kind of boring novel you usually abandon, with no intention of finishing it. That's what happened to an ordinary guy who was just trying to live a normal life. Now, he will find himself caught in a whirlwind of problems he never imagined. Don't trust anyone, not even your own senses, because this world, filled with clichés and plagiarism, is full of dark secrets and unexpected surprises.

Eighteen-year-old Leo Hawk has spent his entire life trapped in a decaying mansion, isolated from the world, haunted by memories of his lost family. Rumored to be cursed, the gothic mansion is avoided by all—until one night, a group of curious schoolmates dares to visit, seeking to uncover the truth behind the ghost stories. What begins as a thrill quickly spirals into terror. Kaido, Daniel, and Yumiko encounter the supernatural forces lurking within the mansion—devils, ghosts, and an ancient evil tied to Leo’s tragic past. But there’s something far more chilling they don’t realize: Leo is no ordinary boy. Ignored by the world, he yearns for connection, but when his emotions unravel, so does the boundary between life and death. When a mysterious blue diamond, an heirloom from Leo's family, is discovered by the group, greed clouds their judgment. The mansion unleashes its wrath, and soon the friends are thrust into a nightmarish version of reality where the town is abandoned, and time itself feels warped. As they struggle to survive, they realize the key to their salvation lies in understanding the boy they provoked—the child born from the heart of the devil’s curse. Faced with terrifying visions and a world that twists with dark magic, Kaido, Daniel, and Yumiko must confront the horrors of Leo’s past and unravel the mystery of the mansion before they are consumed by it. But in a place where reality bends, and death is ever-present, no one can be sure of who or what Leo truly is. In Shadowbound: The Curse of the Haunted Mansion , friendships are tested, reality is shattered, and the darkest truths about human nature are revealed. It’s a journey into the heart of madness, where the line between victim and villain blurs, and no one is safe from the curse that binds them. Will they find a way to escape the nightmare, or will they fall victim to the devil's child?

transfer student is an assassin, kim sung the well trained assassin lost his childhood memories, he remember some of them while he was on a mission. At the same time he was assigned to the mission to eliminate the traitors with in the Korean branch of blue dragon group he was infiltrated with. with in the gained memories of kim sung, he discovered that his real parents are from Korea. kim sung decided to work in shadow by staying with his real parents. will he be able to complete his mission or will he change his mind and stay with his real parents forever and what are the threats are kim sung his real family are going to face if he quit being a assassin.

What they said was unbelievable; they said mama is singing this beautiful poem for us. I was stunned because my wife had died, and she was allergic to poems. She never liked to sing. I asked them to go from here. Suddenly the door closed and a voice appeared: 'You can't take them away. They are my children." This was horrible and terrifying. Even Joseph and Jennifer had frightened. All the things in the room started moving in a circle around us. I moved toward the door to hold my children's hands, but the door was not opening. Suddenly a lamp fell on me, and I got hurt by this. Joseph got angry after seeing this. Joseph threw a toy given by a spirit and shouted you are not my mother. Suddenly, everything became calm, and the door opened. We went out of the room and packed our bags to return to our house. We returned to our house and decided not to go there again. We couldn't understand who was she and what she wanted?

A female priestess had been trapped in a temple all her life. After being captured by the rebel army, she reincarnated as Qi Wu, a teenager who lived in the modern era. *** "Rookie Assembly" was a phenomenal talent show that had been wildly popular in recent years. Well-rounded idols, esports professionals, top-notch musicians, and even the most popular actress in the country were still struggling to survive in this show. However, not long after the show started, they all expressed how Qi Wu was their inspiration in life. The things Qi Wu did in her daily life while being part of the show included working, making money, and occasionally sorting out problems children faced. In the eyes of netizens, Qi Wu was a strong and capable bigshot who constantly prevailed over all others. *** Jin Si was recognized as the poison ivy of showbiz. People could only admire him from afar, and a single touch could get someone killed. Even his hard-core fans admitted that they wished he didn't have such a wicked tongue. One day, Jin Si published a Weibo post. "Jin Si: I have the opportunity of a lifetime to prove that I'm not weird. @QiWU" Netizens went wild right away. "Help! I get to ship a real couple!"

An adaptation(H.D CARLTON) "cat got your tongue little mouse" TRIGGER WARNING: This book Isn't suitable for you if you can't read about gory scenes, child trade and trafficking and of course there are pedophiles in the book and cool sex scenes. if your a good girl who wants to get spoilt this is perfect for you. but don't turn to a bad girl cause "bad girls don't get touched they get punished" (live in your imagination while reading because you'll enjoy it if you do read.)

[Of all the music I’ve ever heard, it’s your voice that calms my soul. He whispered] *** Tang Xue Mei was the legitimate heir of the company, but her best friend caused her to lose her sight and her status. She was tortured every day until she ended her life. To her surprise, she was reborn three years before her death! Now, she isn't going to waste her second chance. With a new lease on life and the determination to change her fate, Xue Mei finds herself entangled with a man suffering from insomnia, who offers her power in exchange for her help in curing his sleep disorder. Feng Shihan, CEO of AG corporation, had everything from looks, fame and wealth, but he could never get a good night's sleep due to his rare severe sleeping disorder. Until he met Tang Xue Mei, he never thought he could get a decent sleep. But then he finds out that as long as she's on the bed with him, he could sleep as well as he liked. She was his miracle sleeping pill. Soon he finds out she’s difficult to get, so he proposes a form of alliance to her. “Miss Tang…if you agree to be with me, I’ll give you all the power you need…” In a desperate attempt to gain power and get back at those who had hurt her, she agreed to his request. [Why Not Join Our Discord Server—> https://discord.gg/EraEwqtWKw ^^]