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The Hollow Man (By V.Mortalis)

In the war-scarred aftermath of World War I, decorated veteran Captain Alexander Gray returns to a Britain he no longer recognizes—and one that no longer recognizes him. Haunted by the horrors of the trenches and tormented by visions he cannot explain, Gray finds himself drawn to a remote village after receiving word of a fellow soldier’s mysterious death. But what begins as a search for truth unravels into a descent into paranoia, guilt, and madness. As Gray delves deeper into the village’s silence and his own fractured memories, he begins to suspect that the true enemy may not lie outside—but within. Plagued by fragmented flashbacks, cryptic messages in his own handwriting, and inexplicable clues pointing back to his past, Gray's grip on reality falters. Was the war ever truly over? Or did it simply bury its dead inside him? Trapped between the ghosts of what he’s done and the growing realization of what he’s become, Gray must confront a devastating truth—one that will shatter everything he believes about heroism, redemption, and himself. The Hollow Man is a dark psychological horror novel set in a grimly realistic postwar world. Gritty, emotional, and unrelenting, it explores the corrosive power of trauma, the frailty of the human mind, and the terror of discovering that the real monster may be the one staring back from the mirror. The war ended. But his war never did. And some sins don’t stay buried.
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God's Man

[Warning: Adult content 18+. Extreme violence, torture, and abuse.] "You are nothing but a toy—a plaything for the gods. Why resist the inevitable?" Alan's voice was laced with contempt. "For a man. For a woman. For a father. For a mother. For a son. For a daughter. For the broken. For the dreamers. For those who prayed and believed. I am their salvation," Hmu Hmo proclaimed. Alan's laughter erupted—Ha! Ha! Ha!—each burst sharp and mocking, amused by the man's resolution. "Salvation? No—you're their ruin. Their reckoning!" He seized the girl's hair, forcing her tear-streaked gaze to meet Hmu Hmo's eyes. "Death doesn't flinch before you...but—what about her?" —Schhhhrrkk. … They said the world is cruel and that the gods—or whoever is up there—are evil. But what is evil? Beasts devour beasts. Men slay men. Is the devourer evil? Is the slayer evil? Or was it the one who was devoured, the one who was slain, the one who lost? In every fairytale, the hero always defeats the villain. But was the hero always righteous and the villain always evil? Indeed, only the purest heart can receive the hero's calling or the blessing from the gods. But if the gods are evil, was it the villain who was called? This story follows the tragic lives of Hmu Hmo, Alan, and a dozen other characters—each connected to them in one way or another, or is essential to the unfolding events of the world. As these characters strive to achieve their goals, they may fall victim to the world's wickedness—or even become the embodiment of evil itself. They will accomplish feats worthy of song, yet commit crimes that make your skin crawl. As the story progresses, the line between hero and villain will blur. Was it Alan? Was it Hmu Hmo? Or was it someone else entirely—someone unexpected? Warning: This story contains graphic depictions of violence, including torture, slavery, sexual abuse, and self-harm. While these elements are not the central focus of the work, they are essential to the characters' experiences and development. Reader discretion is strongly advised.
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