Victorian Ghost Stories An Oxford Anthology Horror

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Oh, this anthology is pure magic! Imagine an entire book spun from the melodies and heartbreak of all those classic songs with a woman’s name in the title. Yes, that’s right—the Emilys, the Roxannes, the Lolas, and Laylas. Each story takes inspiration from a beloved track, reimagining the namesake into tales that twist, turn, haunt, or heal in ways you’d never expect. From tales of forbidden love and supernatural encounters to journeys of self-discovery and wicked revenge, every story pulls at a different chord. This collection takes the muse out of the song and drops her into a world where her name tells her story. Perfect for anyone who’s ever felt the pulse of a song run through their veins—or whispered their name in the dark. Grab a coffee, plug in your earbuds, and dive into the secret lives of these legendary ladies.

[You’ve successfully killed an Elder Draco Serpent (SSS) and gained 125,000,000 Exp] [Lifesteal activated!] [You've stolen 50,000 blood and a thousand years' worth of life force] [Power absorption activated!] [Pick one ability from the following: Destroyer's Breath(SS), Poisonous Blood(S), Bizzard(B)] [Ding!] [Conditions are met, do you wish to undergo the trial and upgrade your class to Blood Monarch(SS)?] —————————————————————————————————— Liu Kang was training alongside his clan members when an elder conspiracy almost killed him. However, a masked figure tore through space, attacking the group and rescuing Kang. Revealing his identity, the masked figure showed Kang his power and offered him the chance to become like him. Fueled by the desire for strength and revenge, Kang dismissed the consequences and sacrificed himself to the mask, transforming himself into a monster and granting him a system with limitless potential. [Disclaimer: This is not a Pokémon harem, this is an ANTI-VILLAIN not a villain's story, and the system messeges in the synopsis are purely examples] Extra TAGs: #Guild-Building | #Cold-blooded | #Anti-Villain | #Genius

Gray Graham was your average high school junior. One day on his way back home, he fell through a portal that led to the Ghost World. Now, forced to work with a group called the Ghost Agents as a punishment for accidentally illegally entering the Ghost World as a human, Gray must fight against ghosts who illegally go to the Human World to cause chaos, and make friends with his new ghostly co-workers.

In this chilling collection, the boundaries of human understanding unravel as ordinary lives collide with the horrifying unknown. From forgotten corners of the Earth to the vast reaches of deep space, each story unveils hidden forces, ancient beings, and cosmic truths that defy comprehension. As characters confront terrifying entities older than time, forbidden knowledge, and sights that shatter reality, they discover the frailty of sanity and the insignificance of humanity. These tales of cosmic dread explore a universe where the horror lies not in darkness itself, but in the terrifying realization that something watches from within it—cold, indifferent, and eternal.

In the wake of tragedy, Jack Hayes struggles to cope with the devastating loss of his younger brother, Ethan "The Viper" Hayes, who dies in a brutal MMA fight against the reigning state champion, Rico "The Beast" Martinez. While the match is ruled an accident, Jack is haunted by the belief that foul play led to Ethan's untimely death. Consumed by grief and anger, he grapples with feelings of helplessness and guilt. In his search for closure, Jack decides to enter the world of MMA—not for revenge, but to find peace and honor Ethan's memory. Under the mentorship of Lena, a seasoned fighter with her own troubled past, Jack begins a grueling training regimen that tests his physical and mental limits. As he fights through local circuits, he discovers the camaraderie and resilience of fellow fighters, all of whom share their own struggles and stories of loss. As Jack rises through the ranks, he adopts the persona of "The Ghost," channeling his brother's spirit and seeking to transform his pain into strength. But as he gains recognition, the specter of Rico looms larger, culminating in a high-stakes tournament that could earn Jack the chance to face the man he holds responsible for Ethan’s death. In the climactic battle, Jack confronts not just Rico, but the internal demons that have plagued him since the tragedy. As he fights for redemption, he learns that true strength lies in embracing the past and that finding peace is a journey, not a destination. "The Ghost of the Ring" is a powerful tale of grief, resilience, and the transformative power of sport, exploring the delicate balance between revenge and healing in the unforgiving world of mixed martial arts.

"I wake up, and the dream dies. Every time a dream begins and ends, it feels like a 'dream creature' is born and then fades away." “"Alright then, this dream’s yours to keep."

Dying in a tragic accident Marcus Ferrous gets transferred to a fantasy world of monsters and magic, except when he arrives contrary to what he expected he is now level one and a ghost. Left with nothing on a strange new world, Marcus will struggle with everything he has on his journey to get stronger and uncover the secrets of his new world. Artwork By Radiopaque.

This is not a full on novel, rather an anthology of my poetry mostly about love over the years, Volume 1 is the better poetry and volume 2 is everything that’s not what I consider my quality poetry but still sharing it anyway. this explores mostly sad and angry themes featuring heartbreak so read at your own discretion

A 666 Chapter of ghost stories to read before death. Can you reach 666?

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.

net#4446 Eventually, under compulsion, Tania married a person who did not like to see a girl like her. And the one who liked Tania was Dr. Nishant. But Doctor Nishant was compelled to do this because Tania was married. Tania was also oblivious to the fact that Doctor Nishant liked her. But the biggest problem started after her marriage when Tania came to know that her husband already had a girlfriend and he was not related to her. He was only with his girlfriend Riya even after marriage. The trouble was not over that a spirit had already resided in Tania's body. Due to the entry of that soul into his body, other demonic spirits also tried to dominate him and the souls had also got blood done from Tania's hands. How will Tania survive? Will her husband Abhishek support her or will doctor Nishant tell her his love and save her by making her his own. Read this story to know

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

Under mysterious circumstances, the young man finds himself embodied as Rayen, surrounded by a world of ruins and devastation, where humans hide behind the shadows of their fortified cities, sheltering from the monsters and dangers lurking outside. Rayen challenges the threat of the monsters and unveils ancient secrets. In his journey, Rayen faces harsh challenges and engages in fierce battles, delving into the dark secrets and uncovering thrilling truths, searching for his father and attempting to find a way back home.

Awaken on mid-air. Raku, a middle aged salaryman involved in a tragic crash where his body was separated from body to limbs thrown inside a thick forest. Somehow a System called [The Administrator] appeared before him and proposed as he met every criteria to be reincarnated into another world, but he holds the offer as he left his USB at the office which contains porn files, CCTV footage and a photos of his crush, Luna. Desperate for a second chance, he was temporarily granted to roam the world again as a wandering ghost with a mission to retrieve his USB before someone else use it and then die peacefully without regrets. But luck was not on his side. Despite his attempt, Luna manage to browse the USB but she was so mad after found out the content that Raku kept was actually Luna biggest secret. The CCTV footage, that even Raku himself didn't know what it was. Luna crushed the USB along with the evidence and now she wanted him dead as she thought Raku knew all her secret and his sudden disappearance support her theory, but little did she know Raku was already dead and Raku himself are curious to find out what makes Luna so mad at him. He need to rediscover the CCTV footage and solve the mystery as a ghost. Luna, hunting for a dead man and Raku the dead, had to solve the mystery before someone discover his dead body or the chance to be reincarnate will disappear.

In a post-apocalyptic world caused by a mysterious being classified as "Alpha". its spawns overtake the earth's surface, force humanity to create underground havens, and fight to reclaim the surface world. This is the story of Leon Silvius, once a member of one of the richest households in this new reality, who loses everything in an unfair game with the gods, becoming a ghost in the process. Unable to comprehend his predicament, Leon stumbles upon a stray god whose motives align with his own: revenge. Together, Leon and the stray god strike a deal to exact vengeance upon the gods, with Leon as a ghost wearing nothing but boxers. This is the tale of a man's journey from loss to anger, betrayal to retribution, in a world on the brink of destruction.

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-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!!!!!!

Carina has lived her life in control, forced to fight, forced to prove day after day that she was worthy of life, forced to fight for what was hers by birthright but everything she worked for got thrown out the window the moment she chose to walk down that alleyway, the action so trivial took everything from her Now a wandering soul Carina was dragged into the world in the shadows, she must navigate her way in this land of the unseen in desperate attempt to solve her own murder

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.

In an ancient village, there lived a mysterious tattoo artist who not only held an exceptional inking skill but controlled numerous unspoken magical powers. His name resonated only amongst the cobblestone path and rustic houses. His existence was like his tattoo parlor, nestled right in the midst of the village, yet radiating an aura of mystery, brimming with the unknown and the astonishing. The village leader was the wealthiest man decorated with the gem of his life, his beautiful wife. They seemingly had everything, yet were perpetually troubled by their childlessness. Under this circumstance, a mysterious tattoo story unfolded. The village leader's wife sought out the tattoo artist, pleading for his special power to help her conceive. As the tattoo of the Guanyin was etched onto the wife's skin, the magic sprang, stunning everyone: Not long after, the wife was remarkably pregnant. However, life is always filled with joys and sorrows. Tragically, she died during childbirth, leaving only a newborn baby girl. The village leader, stricken with the loss of his beloved, wallowed in overwhelming grief. Fortuitously, comforted and assisted by the tattoo artist, he slowly stepped out from the agony, striving to raise their daughter.

Welcome to an adventure that never would've been. To a world of cringe and rawness, I welcome you, to my home.