Old Gothic Horror

'Born In Ruins' was a forgettable read. That was the only way Emir could describe the pages of the novel he had found himself reincarnated into. The young man barely knew anything, but the snippets he had recalled only caused him unending sorrow... As what awaited him was only tragedy and an early death. It was a depressing story, one that he had planned to flip on its head—all for his salvation. — In this post-apocalyptic world, monsters fought humans and cyborgs in a battle for survival on a scale greater than ever before. A world where innocence and death were a luxury, where the line between heroes and villains was razor-thin. Within its expanse, 'Ancient Clans,' 'Galactic Federations,' 'Factions', and 'Corporations' presided over colossal 'Ruins' that dwarfed the concept of life itself. Survivors of the 'Third World War' continuously dove into the 'Old World,' 'Hunting' for 'Relics' in any ruin that they could find on Earth, desperate to reclaim 'Lost' technology, to stand a fighting chance against the inevitable. But it appeared that 'Earthkind' had met their match. …However, Emir would never allow that fate to take its course. — Emir unraveled layers of the tale and realized the truth of the world. He acquainted himself with the rules of this game before it fully consumed him. And now... no longer content with mere survival, he sought to dominate over the very fabric of this unforgiving universe. Emir shall rise from the pawn he once was, seeking to unravel the mysteries that hounded him. The boundaries of 'Aether,' his father’s disappearance, the noose hanging above his family’s head, and of course… his starless destiny, a fate he longed to control. This pursuit would earn him the epithet: "Prince Of The Fallen." ---------------------------------------------- *Tags: Reincarnation ;), Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Academy (Volume 3), Romance, Apocalypse, {Anti-Hero. Villain.} *Expect this novel to start slowly; it begins ramping up at the halfway point of volume 1. *The Magic System is introduced at the end of volume 1, read my review and Auxiliary chapter for more on that. *Warning: The main characters have emotions like proper humans. So don't expect your usual emo kid as the MC and come complaining later.

When a portal opened and ‘outsiders’ invaded, humanity experienced its apocalypse. Reduced to livestock and sacrifices for gods, only little resistance was left. Tepo fought his whole life but to no avail. However, one day he discovered the miraculous Core of Time, which carried him to a new world. A world full of dungeons and magic, warriors and spells, new friends and family awaits him. But doubts quickly settled in his mind. Was this really a new world? Or rather the past? The future? And… could ‘outsiders’ exist in this world as well? ********************************************************************** I'm thankful for any kind of support, dear readers. Let's discover new worlds together! :-)

A Polymathic Man gets sent to the Viking era and decides to conquer the world with his smarts and the strength that he inherited from the body he possess now

"The Forest of Eclipsed Horrors" plunges readers into a nightmarish forest where a group of strangers awakens with no memory of how they arrived. As they struggle to find a way out, they encounter eerie phenomena and a sinister entity that preys on their fears. One by one, the forest claims its victims, leaving the survivors increasingly isolated and terrified. The story weaves psychological horror with a creeping sense of dread, exploring themes of isolation, trust, and the unknown. With each step deeper into the woods, the line between reality and nightmare blurs, creating a chilling, immersive experience.

Aleneo is the beloved prince of the Dark Kingdom. Known for his human beauty, his conceitedness has only furthered his popularity among fairies. At the age forty-five, the tournament held to crown the next king has arrived. But when an attack of humans at the wrinkle where the human territories start, Aleneo must face something greater than a tournament for his right to the throne—the Dark Prince which whom he'd been swapped with as a baby. ~A Dark Fairy Horror~

Literally just a bunch of old journal entries of mine. Cringe along with me as I relive these days. It's been at least 15 years...some of these are as old as 20! How bad could it be? *Names will be omitted and replaced with "XXXXX" in order to keep some semblance of privacy.*

giberish (fmO)

"What if I say it's too risky?" she asked. "Then I will respond with—you are worth every risk," he smiled. ... With a troubled past and financial issues, Maxim Warner never had it easy. Coming a long way from a small town, he never stopped despite the hurdles thrown his way. Charming and aloof, now the hotshot neurosurgeon has no use for emotions and even less use for love. However, things get twisted when he takes a familiar blonde as his tenant despite the jarring red flags in his mind. She is the same woman who once held his heart within her grasp. But she crushed it back then and he would be damned if he let her do it again. He would be a good friend to her. Nothing more. End of the story. Diana Chen, an American-Chinese heiress finds her life flipping upside down when she holds an infant in her arms. A tiny life that she is supposed to protect now but it comes at the expense of everything she has. Nevertheless, on the worst day of her life, she moves to another country and decides to start a new life. And probably it is a good sign that her new house owner is a familiar face. "Oh my god, Warner, I almost didn't recognize you!" She ruffled his hair but unlike how he used to laugh or blush in the past, he did not react and the atmosphere suddenly felt strained. Let her take it back. The new house owner being a familiar face is making things awkward because the broody neurosurgeon might not be the beautiful boy with haunted dark eyes she used to know once. He is a man now... mysterious and stunning with eyes that strangely smolder her. And she is beginning to feel things that she should not feel for him. God, is it too late to find rent somewhere else? Maxim has yet to get over what the young Diana did to him while Diana has a baby to raise in her penniless state. Amidst this, the last thing they want is to look at each other across the dining table like the world lacks oxygen and their mouths are the only strategy for survival. When the thin string of patience snapped, she made a proposal, "Take all my firsts," As he looked at her in stunned silence, she continued, "I want you to take all my firsts. If you can't, then I can go find someone who will—" her words were lodged back in her throat by his consequent actions. _ When the mysteries from the past unveil themselves gradually, will the two be able to get over their differences and own up to their feelings? Or will it be the final 'The End' for them this time?

Ang mga nakasulat rito ay base sa mga eksperyensa nang mga taong nakausap ko at ang iba naman ay kathang isip lang. Kayo na ang humusga kung saan doon ang totoo at kathang isip.

In a world of unknown horrors and nightmares, one man walks through it all without purpose, uncovering the various mysteries and unsettling truths hidden from the view of the masses.

All living beings have something they fear. But then what do the gods fear? They stand at the peak of the world. There shouldn’t be anything they fear…right? Well it turns out, all gods fear one person. Lucian Elysia. But who is this… being? And how come every god fears him? Read and find out —————————————————— The cover I used is not mine! If the creator wants me to take it down then he/she can contact me. Personal goal: 14 chapters/week Actual: 8 chaps/week release time: 23:59 Paris time (A.N: currently on hold) For illustrations join my discord server Discord server: https://discord.gg/muDMjJXv5h

Velho do Cangaço Velho do Cangaço is a journey through the backlands of the Northeast, where the harsh reality of life intertwines with the wisdom of a man who has seen it all. With just one eye, the old man sees more than most — he sees the soul of the backlands and carries with him the stories and scars of a life lived on the margins. In this work, the protagonist crosses arid landscapes and forgotten cities, resolving conflicts and unraveling mysteries wherever he goes. His slow, firm steps tell a story of resistance, strength and the weight of the past, in a land that does not forgive weakness. Get ready to enter the world of a simple but profound man, where each decision echoes the struggles of a people who, even in the face of the greatest adversities, do not bow down.

Horror comedy

-Read my new book Nightmare Mythos!! [WSA 2024] ‘This is the end of my Horrors,’ A timeless proverb handed down through generations A mantra for the departing, a solace for the soul, A conclusion for their nightmarish days. … Following the catastrophic event known as the Cursed Era, Earth descended into a dystopian apocalyptic age where humanity grappled with the aftermath. The once-familiar territories became contested grounds as ‘Horrors’, otherworldly creatures, claimed what was once belong to humans Geniuses from centuries were born yet no matter what, humans can’t take back what has been there. The endless struggle of reclaiming the land still remained until the current day. As if it was fate for humans to struggle until the end. Gin Vence, a graduate of The Academy Of The Privileged, had no choice but to move onto a site which everyone from the graduates of the said academy was supposed to do as they will now be starting to serve the military. Yet, with strange and mysterious encounters on the site, Gin's fate changed after that one particular day.

Amidst the raging storm outside - bang, crack, rumble - a young boy named Kurt was sound asleep under the sturdy roof of the local school. Despite the chaos outside, the raindrops tapping against the window panes created a soothing atmosphere, and Kurt snuggled deeper into his warm blankets. Little did Kurt know, the storm outside was just the beginning of an extraordinary adventure that would take him on a remarkable journey. Meanwhile, two beings were flying through the storm at the speed of light, in pursuit of a shard that held immense power - power so immense that it could destroy the multiverse. They had been searching for the shard for centuries and would stop at nothing to retrieve it. Suddenly, the shard entered Kurt's body, giving him the shock of his life. He felt a jolt of energy surge through him, and he sat up on the chair, gasping for air. His heart was pounding in his chest, and he couldn't believe what had just happened. The sudden movement caught the attention of the class, causing everyone to look in his direction. The teacher, Mrs. Allen, asked him to stop distracting the class. Kurt apologized and tried to compose himself, but his best friend Mark noticed that something was wrong. "Bro, what was that? You sounded as if you had a heart attack," said Mark, concerned. "It's nothing, Mark. I just had a nightmare," said Kurt, hoping to brush off the strange sensation he had just experienced. "At least don't fall asleep before Mrs. Allen catches you," said Mark with a serious face, reminding Kurt of the strict rules in the classroom. "Okay Mom", said Kurt with a funny face Deep in his thoughts, he feels a strange energy moving through its vein, Focusing that energy surprising him again a game-like system [Congratulations host on obtaining the Nightmare creation system] [Accessing host bio] [Statue] [Name: Kurt Jackson] [Race:Human] [Age: 16] [Health: 10/10- lifespan for 70 years] [Mana:null] [Body(strength, agility, dexterity etc.): 5 ] average human [Intelligent: 6] [Wisdom:3] [Nightmare point:0] Huh!!!!!!

Old Flame, Bad Ex

SYNOPSIS: Jake (Amanda’s ex-boyfriend) kills Morgan (Amanda’s younger sister) to take revenge because Amanda had broken up with him just because he had told her his deepest secret which was him being a vampire. What even triggered him the most to kill Morgan was the fact that he never knew Morgan even existed, killing her will make the thought of her not existing real. When Amanda gets back from work, she is so excited to tell Morgan the big news about her promotion but getting to her room she find Morgan’s body parts scattered all over the room. After Amanda found out Jake had killed her sister, she kills him and names herself DARKNESS and that’s when she starts killing people.

[Warning: Mature Content] "He's deemed as the villain… but what if his actions were just misunderstood?" __________ [Rabble band of outcasts!] Calm witch~ "I've got a dissociative personality disorder, but I can separate them as individual entities!" Mischievous warrior~ "I've got a high level of potential, I'm a man from hell after all." Bored trickster~ "I've got many stunts up my sleeves, I can make you moan and bleed at the same time!" Me~ "I'm just an honest FBI trainee." ________ In the spirited underside of a world shadowed by the Abyss, Roman, a promising but untested FBI trainee, stumbles into a chilling nightmare. An inexplicable phenomenon unleashed bloodthirsty creatures unlike anything the world has ever witnessed, and in the chaos, Roman finds himself infected. His search for answers throws him into a perilous alliance with a rabble band of outcasts – a calm witch with secrets of her own, a mischievous warrior scarred by encounters with the Abyssal darkness, and a bored trickster hiding a surprising depth of knowledge. Haunted by visions of a looming apocalypse and whispers of an ancient prophecy, Roman must unravel the true secrets of his infection before it consumes him and unleashes the full, chilling might of the Abyss upon the world. The Abyssal stain wrenches within him, a dark melody whispering promises of power and destruction from the very depths of hell. But can Roman resist the Abyss' seductive pull? As his power grows, the line between a protagonist and an antagonist blurs.

The entire world is plunged into chaos.Every being has been hunted down by parasitic beings and no entity has any hope of stopping them.Humanity must figure out the cause and make a decision or die trying.In the end times with no trust, respect or friends people choose higher powers to ally themselves with and fight against each other. We see everything unfold through the eyes of Jared, in his goal of siding humanity on one side of the conflict to end war for his own aims. In this world with nobody to protect anybody each human hunts those of the other factions but now all of humanity must make a choice or reach extinction.

A PRINCESS of a fallen empire became a slave for the duke Will the princess escape or will become obedient Warning:13+ Note from the maker:the world of all my novel or story is connected in one universe

There are many stories. Stories of heroes, villains, demons and gods. Read through this collection of epics focused on characters in the same universe as Cal Porter From the story Night Breaker. There are many things to learn about this world. Many possibilities to see realized. This is neither a sequel nor a prequel of Night Breaker. This is simply to prepare you readers for the "Perception" multiverse. Enjoy.

In a world beyond worlds, far removed from the concepts of time and space, there exists a mysterious tree. Seven friends encounter this tree after a series of unfortunate events, resulting in their deaths. Now, they are fated to be reborn over and over again, bound by a System they know little about. This is their story, a tale of tragedy, overcoming impossible odds, and surmounting mortality...

People have always said I looked younger than I am. Some may take this as a complement, but to me, it's a curse. Despite being 26, I am often mistaken for a child, around 12 or 14. I would like to thank the graceful genes my parents have given to me! Now I am stuck with a short stature and a baby face for life. The fact that I need glasses doesn't help either. Though, my parents have also given me a second gift. They've managed to secure an arranged marriage to one of the most beautiful woman I have ever seen - Jaya. She is almost a goddess. Her tall figure complements her womanly curves - especially around her chest and waist. She takes great care of her silky smooth hair, which flows like the wind. Her dark, clean complexion gives off a mature vibe. An Indian queen. She may be a bit quiet personality wise, but is always caring and responsible. Whenever we have a child, she has the mother part down. Honestly I was a bit iffy on the marriage, but since both of my parents were on good terms, I decided to go with it. We had our traditional marriage, and moved into this nice suburban house I bought (with my money, all thanks to selling a startup I made). The first month was probably one of the best times of my life. We spent so much time together. She actually liked my humor, and would listen to the stories I had about looking younger than I am. We'd often do this during dinner eating her delicious meals. However, things have been really different ever since I met her friends. She and her friends have started treating me like a little kid, and they want me to call them Auntie (even though I'm older than them)! Not only that, she's also been letting a guy into our lives, a childhood friend of hers. He seems salty about our marriage, often puts me down due to our build difference, and tries to get my wife for himself.

Welcome my friends, to the land between light and dark, between the living and the dead, between reality and fantasy, between our fears and rationality. This world is much like our own, so identical that one could not tell the difference even upon close inspection. This world exists somewhere between the fabrics that make up our own reality. One second, one may find themselves living in our very world, only to suddenly and seamlessly exist within this new reality, within the Crepuscle! By the time you realize that you are no longer in the reality you once called home, it will be far too late... . . . This is a collection of short horror stories made by me. The style is very inspired by Junji Ito and the Twilight Zone in the sense that these stories aren't necessarily "scary", but disturbing in a way that brings the readers discomfort. The stories are mostly disconnected. It is an anthology series. Also on Royal Road: @SurelynotEli