Love Is Fear A Valerie Dearborn

Hello everyone. I'm the creator of the horror short story collection *We Are the Fear*. For me, creating this work is like embarking on an exciting journey to explore the dark corners deep within the human soul. It's also a fantastical adventure of translating the thrilling inspirations surging in my heart into words. For a long time, the horror genre has had an irresistible appeal to me. The unknown and dangers lurking beneath the surface of daily life always stir up my boundless imagination. Many moments in life, whether it's the eerie shadow cast by an ancient building or the sudden strange sounds in the dead of night, can become the sparks for my creation, lighting the fuse of one terrifying story after another. I'm enthusiastic about excavating the most hidden and fragile parts of human nature. In my opinion, the complexity of human nature is an inexhaustible wellspring for horror stories. Everyone has seeds of fear within. It could be the fear of loneliness, the worry about loss, or the awe of unknown forces. I attempt to amplify these emotions in my works, placing them in extreme situations to showcase the diverse reactions of human nature in the face of fear. Each story in *We Are the Fear* is a painstakingly crafted crystallization of horror. I'm dedicated to creating an atmosphere that can make readers' hearts pound and send chills down their spines. Starting with environmental descriptions, I use delicate strokes to sketch out gloomy scenes, enabling readers to feel as if they're on the scene and experience the chilling sensation that rushes towards them. Then, I delve into the characters' inner worlds, depicting their psychological changes when confronted with horror, so that readers can truly empathize with the characters' fear and despair. When it comes to the narrative rhythm, I strive to achieve a proper balance. I artfully set suspense, keeping readers in a state of high tension and curiosity throughout the reading process, eager to uncover the mystery. And at appropriate times, I slow down the pace, giving readers a brief moment of respite while inadvertently planting new foreshadows to prepare for the next onslaught of fear. I hope this book can bring readers an ultimate horror experience. While reading, they can feel the excitement of an adrenaline rush, and after closing the book, they can sink into profound contemplation about human nature and the unknown. *We Are the Fear* is not merely a collection of stories; it's a testament to my love and pursuit of horror literature. I hope it can touch the unique perception of horror deep within each reader's heart.

Life had been nothing but pain for him. And so, he chose to escape it. But death was not the end. It was only the beginning. Now, trapped in a world woven from nightmares, Arda must navigate through horror stories brought to life. Each encounter is a test, every shadow hides a secret, and the price of failure is far worse than death. But beyond the terror, a single hope remains—his ultimate wish. Can he endure long enough without losing himself ARAF: Araf is a term in Islamic and mystical terminology that refers to a transitional state or an in-between realm, neither Heaven nor Hell. It symbolizes a sense of limbo, uncertainty, and being caught between two worlds.

so this is a kind of soft love or forbidden love. Their are two boys Rian and Leo who did a sin by loving each other. Rian a son of an officer who works for britishers and Leo the son of a British officer. the story of how Leo and Rian who were never loved by their father find love and warmth in each other's presence starting with friendship and how slowly this friendship turns into an unexpected feeling of love and how they fight to keep their love alive.

*Warning: Mature Content Ahead* Blocks of rocks plummeted from the sky, mysteriously transforming into stone statues mere minutes later. These enigmatic monuments, known as the Sacred Statues, held an extraordinary power: they could transmute people's deepest fears into extraordinary abilities. Someone terrified of heights found himself soaring to dizzying altitudes, confronting his darkest dread. Another, afraid of isolation, became invisible, doomed to be ignored by all. A person fearful of public scrutiny began to radiate an intense, attention-grabbing glow. And one who dreaded demons found himself bound to that malevolent entity, his worst nightmare incarnate. In a world where terror becomes power, the boundaries between fear and strength are tested. Those who face their fears are granted extraordinary abilities, but at a steep price. For Jax, his greatest fear of souls becomes his darkest reality. To harness the power of the Sacred Statue, he must first conquer his terror and become the very thing he fears, a trial known as the First Trial. Only upon conquering their phobia could they wield their newfound abilities and earn the esteemed title of "Master." As the Sacred Statues continued to fall from the sky, a new era of transformation began. The weak discovered untapped strength, and the powerful became even more formidable, all thanks to the extraordinary gifts bestowed by the mysterious statues. Will Jax overcome his fear and unlock the secrets of the Sacred Statue, or will he succumb to the very terror that haunts him? Can he find a way to wield his newfound power without losing himself to the darkness? Dive into this gripping tale of self-discovery, transformation, and the true meaning of courage.

She believes in true love. He doesn’t believe in love. But what is love, really? She is the epitome of success—a star people look up to and admire. To him, however, she is merely a business transaction, a partner chosen to enhance his status. To his friends, she is just a fool in love, a pathetic figure begging for affection. Then shocking news emerges: her first true love returns, throwing him off guard. He realizes he has been nothing more than a substitute for her first love. He should be angry, but instead, he finds himself overwhelmed by emotions he can’t express or understand. Is this possessiveness, or is he finally learning to love her? She is determined to return to her first love, but inside, she is torn. Did she really treat him as just a substitute, or did she actually come to love him? What are they supposed to do when love is a question mark?

This book unravels the exciting tale of a once lowly man who becomes king as a result of his brutality and an ambitious woman who wants so badly to be recognized for her art despite it being uncommon in her time A man with a low emotional intelligence and a soft hearted woman with a dream to pursue come together and discover that things aren't as they seem and enemies are lurking and plotting their demise

"No one falls in love by choice, it is by chance. No one stays in love by chance, it is by work. And no one falls out of love by chance, it is by choice." **** The air was heavy with tension as Delilah's voice trembled, "Let go of me, you monster!" Tears streamed down her face, her beautiful eyes red-rimmed from crying. But it was the look in his eyes, that look in Harrison's eyes chilled her to the bone - an abyss of coldness; ruthless, unforgiving and unyielding. " Never!" He hissed, his handsome features expressing almost a psychopathic possessiveness; his voice dripping resolute venom. *** When childhood sweethearts were torn apart after Su Zhe Jin, Harrison Su moved away, Delilah was left shattered. Her family planned to relocate years later, but fate had other plans. A terrorist attack changed everything, and Delilah's life was forever altered. After a term of chaos and confusion, Delilah found solace in Fulfilled Dreams High School, D City. But little did she know, her life was about to take another dramatic turn. A mysterious box hidden in the attic of her home held secrets that could upend her view of the world. As Delilah navigated love, loss, pain, betrayal, and lots more; she must learn to take her stand. Harrison's once-again return ignited a firestorm of emotions, for their reunion was a little complicated. Delilah's family is hiding secrets, and a shocking revelation, forcing her into a desperate engagement with another man. Harrison's jealousy ignites, threatening to destroy them both. Will their love survive the lies, betrayal, and secrets that surround them? «««««««♦»»»»»»» Author's Note: This story begins with Delilah and Harrison's early lives, tracing their journey from the innocence of high school to the heartbreak of adulthood, and ultimately, to the moment when their paths collide once more. Join me on this emotional rollercoaster as we delve into the complexities of love, family, and identity. I hope you stay with me as the story begins to unfold. Remember to leave your honest reviews, this humble author is ready to listen to your thoughts. ♥ midsummer07.

Los integrantes del grupo "FUNA" estarán en un Apocalipsis Zombie y tendrán que hacer lo que sea para sobrevivir.

Arthur is everything a college student should be-wealthy, intelligent, and charming. But beneath the perfect exterior lies something far more sinister. When a group of killers targets him, they unknowingly unleash a darkness they can't control. Arthur's obsession with Ruby, a sweet and innocent girl, turns deadly when he decides she belongs to him. As he pulls Ruby deeper into his twisted world, she struggles to escape, but Arthur isn't one to let go easily. Who is Arthur, really? And how far will he go to keep his darkest secrets hidden?

"I hate you Clyde Lara" A love story starting with love, drama and romance but guided and overruled by the past,they can't be together. Clyde Lara is a successful business lady whom fell in love with Julia who had an hidden identity.Their love story was the definition of a perfect one but Julia's past entails them to stay away from each other. Love between them later turns into hatred and they both despise each other to the core leaving an unending grudge and pain in their hearts. Years Later, Julia later finds out the dark truth behind his painful past but by this time, Clyde had lost her memory and had relocated to another country. He kept on searching crazily for her day by day in order to complete his unfinished love story. Find out by downloading this lovely book.

A series of lies and secrets to protect a small town threatens to come out when bad things start happening. what could've caused an horrific past to rear its ugly head again? will there be any survivors or is this gonna be the end of Bailey falls? discover real secrets and mysteries surrounding the existence of Bailey falls. Find out how various dreams are connected. And most importantly, Are you able to face your fears?

THIS IS A TRUE STORY THAT I HAVE THE POWER OF THINKING AND WILL HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE AND I HAVE A STRONG MEMORY EVEN I CAN REMEMBER EVENTS 30 YEARS AGO IN DETAIL AND I CAN CREATE A SCENARIO OF WHAT I WILL FACE IN THE FUTURE

Ray is a guy who did not believe in love. He used to be an artiste and Ray is an extrovert. He believed in love when he met her. It is not only love that Ray did not believe in, he did not believe in fate or destiny. A leak from the book She shifted on her seat to face him. " I wanted to learn how to make some dishes so I decided to go to Ashley because she is a very good cook. That's why I decided to sleep over. We were making dinner and at a point Ashley stopped me from doing anything because I'm not so good. She asked me to just watch her cook...", Ray cuts in. "Aren't you learning? She should have let you fo it!", He said trying to curry favour with Dorris. " You think so too. Then she asked me to take down a pot of soup from the stove. And I did......", Dorris paused. "Go on", Ray told her. She pouted then. "I did threw it down but that's because it is hot", Dorris said like a cute baby admitting a mistake. " You didn't use a glove or a rag?", he asked her. "I didn't know I'm suppose to use it", Dorris replied. Ray almost laughed. Like seriously? " I think I need to scold Ashley. Isn't she suppose to tell you?", he asked. "She tried to... But ot was too late. I spilled her soup", Dorris responded. . Will you leave me because of this?", she asked. " I won't leave you for any reason. I will be in charge of the kitchen. Just stick to the bedroom. Haven't you heard?", he asked. "What?", she asked him, using the back of her hand to clean her tears. " The way to a man's heart is no longer the stomach. It's three inches below the belly button.", Ray said and winked. Dorris blushed. "I will rather you learn how to handle my little long man down there than handling the kitchen", Ray added shamelessly. Dorris had turned pink. " What are you saying such vulgar words for?", she asked him. "Dorris, did you know?", he asked. " What?", she asked. "You're pretty when you are blushing and when acting cute, you usually turn me on. My little long man is fully awake now. You have to put him to sleep", he told her. Dorris swallowed and blushed. Ray added. " Since I will be handling the kitchen now, you have to be more pro- active in the bedroom now. Yes or yes?", he asked her.

In a realm where shadows reign and the night is alive with terror, a ruthless vampire lord has maintained his dominion over the darkened skies, instilling fear in the hearts of mortals. However, his reign is threatened by two formidable hunters, Lin and Buck, who have emerged from the depths of obscurity with a singular purpose: to hunt him down and claim his blood. This ancient elixir holds the key to unimaginable power, granting them the ability to ascend to the status of demigods, surpassing even the might of the gods themselves. As the vampire lord navigates the treacherous landscape of his murky kingdom, he finds himself pitted against these relentless adversaries. Known for his cunning and unparalleled strength, he has evaded countless hunters before, but Lin and Buck are unlike any he has faced. With their unwavering determination and unique skills, they pose a genuine threat to his existence. The battle unfolds in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where the stakes are higher than ever. Will the vampire lord outsmart his pursuers and retain his power, or will Lin and Buck succeed in their quest for dominance, forever altering the balance between mortals and immortals?

Hello, everyone, my name is Mercury Van Anguish, and to make things short I am reincarnated person yea... that right you heard me correctly jealous right hahah of course, you are who wouldn't. After all, I am a summoned hero destined to fight the demon lord, save the world, get the girl, and have a happy ending. Or that is what I would love to say you see my reincarnation was very special and very dangerous to me in more ways than one hahah... as a matter of fact please send help or maybe an SOS. You see I got the opportunity to reincarnate under the condition of being entertainment for Multiple ROBS In a way, this would have been good I might have gone to a different world with the proper and cliche setting but nope these ROB want a change of pace so what did they do. Well, it's simple they reincarnated me into a world as an offering to the strongest Evil Goddess of Mayhem Lilith an entity that is by no means good at all and has committed so many horrible crimes within this world just because she enjoys it and sees it as fun, in short, she sadistic and fuck up in the head. Well, this is my job make Lilith mine at all cost and complete all 100 hundred romantic tasks given to me by the Robs, and let me tell you this would have been easy if my wife isn't trying to kill me, discipline me, torture me and assassinate me. All because that is her nature and she enjoys doing it, my suffering is her enjoyment, and If I fail and let her leave the seal before a year is finished, she will destroy the world. So, yea this is a story of how I met your mother or die trying to meet her. "Merrrrrrrcury darling where are you?" "Shit she is coming and my leg isn't healed yet well later guys I got to think of a way out of this or be killed right here and now by my wife." "Awww... darling there you are it is time to say hello to Angel-Chan early today". "Shit, shit, shit, shit Shiiiiiiit!"

As the fractures spread and time runs out, Valerie must embrace her destiny, unraveling the mystery of her ties to Aeloria. Strange symbols, unbreakable bonds, and a haunting connection to its downfall make her the key to saving the realm—or watching it crumble. But with emotions growing stronger and secrets threatening to tear them apart, will the bonds they've forged be enough to withstand the forces working against them? Guided by Veader, Sky and Keira, keepers desperate to restore balance, and guarded by a mysterious and powerful demon she calls Lover, Valerie must navigate treacherous landscapes and face fearsome creatures.

Kaito is an apathetic teenager who's bored with everyday life and wishes for something new, something exciting or atleast something interesting to happen. That is until one day he receives a black envelope inviting him to join a series of games. Each game is hosted by an individual set of phobias that take on a physical form. All for the sake of one thing... a single wish.

After being raced by a condescending hypocritical, party crazy mother sense birth, Brian had gone to hell and back. When he finally got his freedom after going to college. He meets the boy who changed his whole life completely by erasing all the horrible scars gained from his horrifying past with the people who supposed to be his family. Fallow Brian as he straggles with the hatred he still harbors for his paternal grandmother and his father also the life he lived thanks to his irresponsible mother how he learns to survive from a very young age in a darker then black world until love healed his bleeding heart. BY THE WAY THE BOOK COVER IS NOT MINE IT BELONGS TO IT'S AWNER

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In a world where emotions are the currency of power, fear grants unimaginable abilities, but hate corrodes even the strongest. The path to ultimate power lies not in fear or hate, but in desire, a dangerous force born from their conflict. This is the story of those who walk the line between fear and hate, seeking to harness the power of desire, a force that can both destroy and create. But Would you believe me if I say the origin of these abilities isn't from god but a lonely reader?

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Soo Junghwa an dominant alpha with a trauma and Choi Yeju an dominant omega with a trauma is a couple with who seek to overcome their traumas together.

he is called daen Briston he is likely called god of sex he doesn't care who he fucks or sleep with he just want to sleep with someone on day but he has rule that he will never fall in love even if the world rotate upside down one day he meet with boy and he wished to have sex with him but the boy want more than sex. what happened when someone came and want to clam him as his husband . that's lorn rhorms the man who has never fail to do something when he set his eyes on it. will he succeeded to make the dean who call himself god of sex fall in love with him . if you want to know more join us

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Rayah was not meant to live more than 5 years having a heart failure condition but the eldest princess of Montis has been able to live past it due to the power of the diamond but now she has just two months to live. What could have gone wrong? Rayah hops on a journey to find The Healer but can she be able to do it on her own with the symptoms showing up too frequently. **** Rayah began to feel lightheaded. "No no please, not here in the middle of nowhere please." She begged her body, she was on the verge of tears. "Your highness" Rayah heard someone call her. A guard approached her. Rayah herself was beyond relieved to see that it was a guard from the palace and knew he could help her. She was feeling very lightheaded, she reached out to him. Other guards stood by in order not to cause a scene. "Water quickly" Rayah asked while tapping her temples with her eyes closed.