Early American Gothic

Russell Thorne, a washed-up musician descends into a city plagued by eternal night. The sky is pitch black, and an oppressive energy hums in the air. The city itself is a labyrinth of gothic architecture, decayed and twisted. Russell witnesses the Sovereigns—vampire-like beings that rule the city. They harvest the blood of enslaved humans, maintaining their lifespans. The people live in constant fear, hiding or serving the Sovereigns. He learns that in this world, music holds an incredible, dangerous power, capable of altering reality itself. He discovers that musicians here are either revered or feared for their ability to wield such power. With the gift from his world, Russell pushes forward in a dark, treacherous world, finding himself at the edge of survival on every turn.

WILL RESUME WRITING AND UPLOADS LATE 2024/EARLY 2025! I am still working on edits and the ending. Hope to finish this soon!

Woe is the modern man! Too late to explore the world, and too early to explore the stars. A new frontier reveals itself to the particularly daring - Who will conquer the psychedelic realm?

The Citizens of Ottawa, Illinois were your average, friendly Midwesterners. However, when seemingly insane things begin to happen, as any Patriotic American would, they answer the call. From the New World Order to the Total Collapse of Society, the Ottawans following the lead of the Ghost of Ottawa struggle and try to survive even the most impossible of odds stacked against them. But is their American Heritage and Midwestern Grit enough to survive? {Rated R due to profanity and the nature of the violence portrayed in the novel.}

The Supernatural era descended, the rules changed, mystery arrived, and the world altered. Countless ruins of civilization emerged, and an abundance of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures lay at everyone's fingertips. Radical faction, "This is the best of times, entering a new world, excavating relics, mass evolution!" Conservative, "This is the worst of times, with countless monsters outside, once you leave the Safe Zone, extinction awaits humanity!" … Meanwhile, at a remote ruin, Lu Yuan successfully discovered new treasures and sought after the mysterious wealth, desperately trying to contact his fellow Earthlings. "Found a communicator, can it get through?" "Hey, humans—I'm almost becoming a god, and you're still hiding in the Safe Zone?" …… (Original title: "A Thousand Years Ahead of Humanity") (Also known as "Picking Up Trash in the New World," "Even Wealthier Than All Humans," "One Person Is a Civilization," "Please Call Me the Human Pioneer," "I Am the Strongest Pioneer," and more!)

He is the most powerful man in the Imperial City, the master of the empire's rise and fall. Displease him, and your fate can be summarized in two words - Destruction! But this arrogant woman does not regard him in the slightest! Two years after marriage, she was all about clinging to him, and he was all about divorcing her; she tried innumerable times yet failed, but he successfully divorced. Who would have guessed that on the first night following their divorce, she carefully strategizes and finally succeeds? Ming Mei: "What crime have I committed?" Kang Chen sat high on the judgment seat, "Theft!" Ming Mei: "What have I stolen from you?" "Heir!"

Everyone wants to be the greatest, but for most people, that's nothing more than a pipe dream; for others, they feel like it's their destiny. Gladiators of the Gridiron is a story that follows two boys who are two sides of the same coin on their journey through their high school American Football careers to become the greatest of all time. Updated every Wednesday and Sunday

Aisling, a fiery redhead barely a woman, is bartered away to the enigmatic Baron Kylian Hawkrige. Whispers of a haunted past and a brooding solitude shroud Hawkrige Manor, a gothic monstrosity that chills Aisling to the bone. Her arrival is marred by a shocking crimson stain on her wedding dress – a violent secret that binds her to a fate worse than death. Kylian, a man as handsome as he is haunted, offers a chilling proposition – a marriage of duty, not desire. Yet, beneath his stoic facade lies a darkness that both repels and strangely attracts Aisling. As she delves into the manor's dusty secrets, she uncovers a chilling truth - the stain on her dress isn't the only mark of violence that taints these halls...

The memoirs of a young girl who has lived, laughed and loved in the early 2000s in a village in Darjeeling. This is her ordinary yet intriguing, sweet but heart wrenching first love story.

[Mature Content] What do you do when your only ruler is about to lose their life to an illness? Do you seek out every medical specialist you can find? Or do you bargain for the help of something supernatural? And what do you do when they come knocking for payment? Ever since Empress Arabella took the throne, there has been peace in the Empire, but she lacks a husband and an heir. When tragedy strikes as an unexplained illness takes over her body, her advises rush to the aid of someone who is only willing to help, if she agrees to marry him... With enemies turning to loves, and a love story that reaches through time. Will Arabella agree to the terms or allow death to take her? Tropes Included: Vampires - Who hurt you? - Dark Romance - Fated Mates - Enemies to Lovers - Touch Her & Die - Force Proximity - Supernatural - Morally Grey Villain - Spice - Dark Gothic Atmosphere.

an ordinary guy reborn in his early school years in India with the aspiration of becoming a renowned physicist * I am a new writer and this is my first book so there will be many mistakes so consider this before reading this book

50 plus years after the events of the deathly hallows, Angus Potter a descendent of Harry Potter is an American now living in Fort Worth Texas. He has retired from his military service in the magical world and is living as a Rancher and magic weapons smith. That all comes to an end one fateful night he hears loud banging at the front door of house.

A drunk Russian communist warrior. An angry Rogue cursing in Cantonese. An Italian who would sooner shoot people dead with words then with his arrows. An African American pointed his wand around like a gun, then pulled its imaginary trigger. And there's me, the typical Asian guy you will last pick for dodge ball team. This was my first ever VRMMO RPG team. This is the world of [Unlimited Dreams]. Huge thanks to @Creaking_Shadow for making this ridiculously good cover (≧◡≦)

Mo Yangyang didiagnosa memiliki kanker otak mematikan, hidupnya pun diperkirakan tidak lebih dari tiga bulan. Kesialan seolah terus menerpanya karena belum lama ini, ia mengetahui bahwa dirinya bukanlah anak kandung keluarga Mo tepat di saat pesta ulang tahunnya. Sedangkan orang yang selama ini ia anggap sahabat malah menusuknya dari belakang dan ternyata orang itu anak kandung keluarga Mo, yaitu He Shixuan. Kesialan Mo Yangyang tidak sampai di situ, setelah ia melakukan hal gila karena mengira dirinya tidak akan hidup lama, rupanya Tuhan masih memberikannya kesempatan untuk hidup sampai ia hamil dan melahirkan seorang putra dari sebuah kesalahannya sendiri dengan putra kelima keluarga Xie, yaitu Xie Xize. Ia yang ketakutan pun kabur ke kota Jinchuan dan membesarkan anaknya sendirian di sana demi menghindari kekejaman keluarga Mo dan pengejaran Xie Xize. Karena kisah tragis kedua orang tuanya, Han Weilan putra dari Mo Yangyang dan Xie Xize akhirnya diizinkan hidup kembali pada saat ia berusia empat tahun di mana kedua orang tuanya belum bertemu. Dari sinilah ia akan mengubah dan melindungi ibunya, serta ingin memahami perasaan ayahnya kepada ibunya.

``` Debt, economic decline, immigration; hippies, anti-government, freedom. At the end of the 1980s, a wave of change encompassed a country boy from the Rust Belt. As the gate for upward mobility was on the verge of closing, he struggled to move forward. College, Silicon Valley, entrepreneurship; HP, Apple, Microsoft. To become part of the 1%, or even 0.1%, he sacrificed a lot, but also gained a lot. ```

The cold wind howled through the thick, towering trees of the Blackwood forest, carrying whispers of ancient curses. Isabella wrapped her cloak tighter around her shoulders as her carriage came to a halt before the iron gates of the cursed estate. The estate had a name -Drakmoor- but it was more than a name. It was a place of legend, of shadows, of whispers in the dark. "Miss Isabella," the coachman's voice trembled as he opened the door. "We've arrived." Isabella took a deep breath, stepping out into the night. The gates creaked open as if by magic, revealing the looming, gothic mansion ahead. Its tall spires pierced the sky, and the air around it seemed colder, darker, like the night itself was afraid of what lay inside.

In a world where the bond between parents and children should be unbreakable, Lily and her older brother Sam are forced to navigate the turmoil of their fractured family. At only five years old, Lily witnesses a moment that will forever change her life As both siblings grow the story moves through their journey from childhood to adulthood, showing how their early experiences with conflict, loss, and broken relationships shape their paths. "Echoes of Yesterday" is a poignant exploration of family, resilience, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma. Will Lily and her brother rise above the brokenness that defines their early lives, or will they be forever bound by the ghosts of their past?

Veronica is a 16-year-old teenager like any other, an American girl from the town of Sweet Hills. She is an optimistic, studious girl, perhaps a bit dull compared to her classmates. Nothing bad is said about her. But Veronica hides dark secrets... She kills for money. This is the story of how Veronica became a professional hitwoman.

Ryo Jackson is a 20 year old Japanese American swimmer who lost his parents and sister in a tragic accident. He is forced by his aunt to accept the invitation of a prestigious and fancy university that’s situated in the middle of nowhere as a scholarship student. What happens when he discovers a new world that leaves him completely bewildered and scared. Will he be able to endure the hardship and bullying? Or will he hide behind the protection of the school’s bad boy and Alpha, Asher Hunter.

After suffering a debilitating stroke that left him in a vegetative state, the once-indispensable genius writer, Kwon Eugene, finds himself in a startling situation. Inexplicably, he regresses back to his high school years in the United States. With the memories of his past accomplishments, including topping worldwide bestseller lists, he begins to wonder if the challenges of his teenage years might now seem easier in comparison. As he navigates this unexpected journey through time, Eugene is faced with the opportunity to rewrite his life’s story in ways he never imagined.

Is the American Dream just an illusion? Bayo, an outsider with a sharp mind, is thrust into the complex reality of American life. Here, ideals clash with harsh realities, and survival hinges on navigating a world of power struggles and hidden agendas. Bayo's perspective challenges the status quo, forcing him to confront societal injustices and question the very essence of the American Dream. Will his fight for eternal freedom shield him or lead him down a dangerous path? =================== Disclaimer This story is a blend of history and imagination. While I've approached the time period of 1947-1950s with respect, I've also taken creative liberties to craft a compelling narrative. Names, actions, and even some cultural references are fictionalized for storytelling purposes. Think of it as a tribute to Yoruba culture, not a strict historical account. My aim is to spark interest and understanding, not mislead.

Vincent is just a regular Mexican American mechanic living in Harrison Minneapolis. But after dying by an unknown cause, he reincarnated in the Lower East Manhattan set in the early 2000's, where 50% of the population posses superpower's known as meta abilities. Now a half man/dog hybrid living with a mysterious sociopathic dad. Vincent has been abused and force to murder and eat people because his meta ability allows him to enhance his body by consuming human flesh and only human flesh alone. As he cannot digest anything other than that. Living 10 years under his roof until Vincent manage to cultivate enough strenght to kill his dad. Finally free from his influence, he strive to leave the apartment and redo his second life. Managing to apply as a mechanic again thanks to his new found friend and co-worker Dave, a caring and casual mechanic that has black scale's, a carapace that blocks his eyes and a meta ability that grants him enhanced hearing. Unfortunately. Vincent knows that his second chance in this world won't go well due to the cannibalistic side of meta ability. Leading him to a dark path where he hunt's down criminals, villains, thugs, drug lords and even some occasional vigilantes at night. Just to satiate his hunger. But will he be able to keep his secret and hunger intact? ( in hiatus )

Marina Pierce a straightforward American girl, is trying to carve her path in and life finds herself in many unfortunate situations. The cause of her recent troubles the gorgeous tourist named Shin TaeWoo who might also be a famous K-Idol on an American tour and who also might be her new roommate. Will love be able to reach these two from completely different worlds, or will it be lost in translation.

Dave Seville roles as Alvin's adopted human tiny-size son who be troublemaker like his adopted red-clad dad chipmunk was. He met his new friend African American mental retardation tween girl from across the next door and learns from mistakes and avoid from risky.

Raghu, a hidden tech master from India, John, an American guided by an ancient artefact, and Li Wei, an orphan turned elite assassin with extraordinary powers, come together and join forces to protect Earth and its secrets.

In "Infamous," DJ, a high school football prodigy with a troubled past marked by his mother's mental abuse, finds solace and a sense of belonging through his teammates, friends, and burgeoning romance. Watch as he navigates the drama and pressures of leading his team to victory, he grapples with the weight of his responsibilities and the need to prioritize himself walking on the path to become “Infamous.”

As a World War II enthusiast, you may admire the professional qualities of the German army, envy the abundant resources of the American forces, and respect the tenacious fighting spirit of the Soviet army. If you could personally experience the military glory of the early German war, or transform into an Allied soldier to satisfy your thrilling World War II addiction in the later stages of the war, it would certainly be exhilarating. However, if your soul were to inhabit the body of a volunteer soldier in the "Nordland" division of the German army during the final stages of the war... Unfortunately, Lynn, who had just graduated from university, is such an unlucky fellow. He is thrown into a battle for survival from the moment he steps onto the scene, honing his skills in desperate combat, gradually evolving from a rookie to an elite. However, no matter how hard he tries...

Early marriage cause farinat to make unexpected chooses

"Reborn in 1979, I should have had the chance to show my skills and pursue grand ambitions. But why did I have to reincarnate into an American's body?! And now I have to take over a bank on the brink of bankruptcy?"