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Lured by the Moon

Sebastian is called by many different names: lunatic, madman, crazy, and a monster.  
Pretending to be human is an effortless task; calculating and flirtatious is a mask he carries for centuries, playing with the lives of those around him as if they’re just a game. 
His closed heart never lets anyone in, keeping a distance from anyone except for his annoying family, who live and protect each other. Despite having a dysfunctional, crazy family yet being regarded with suspicion and dread, his heart longs for more.  
On that fateful night, he never thought it was possible for him to have another emotional connection.  
A young, feral boy carrying a hunter-knife is surrounded by blood, snow, and dead wolves in the forest. Why does his youthful body carry a grotesque canvas of scars like they tell a gruesome past? Why do his eyes carry a heavy burden that's too young for a human? Or is he a human in the first place? 
As he gets to know the bratty Atlas, who angers him and challenges him, test him to the limits. If it was anyone else, he would not hesitate sending them to their grave.  Soon, he would learn that Atlas carries a heavy, dark secret, where Sebastian had to look for an answer in Atlas's past and must decide if he's worth protecting.  ***
Flirtatious, heartless, and bored gong/seme/top protagonist x clingly, bratty, and ruthless shou 
Sebastian x Atlas 
Additionally tags: dark, mysterious, BL, age-difference, thriller, psychological, supernatural creatures, slow romance, murder, dub-con, tragic past, comedy, and horror (I don’t own the picture on the cover.)
Asia_Miller · 12.1K Views

The Entity's Price

In a dark and dangerous world, Juliette finds herself in a harrowing situation when she is attacked by a man who embodies the brutality of a society that preys on the weak. As she pleads for her life, a mysterious and powerful entity intervenes, dragging her attacker into the depths of the earth. This creature, however, is not a savior but a monstrous being that demands a steep price for its intervention. Juliette, terrified and desperate, engages in a haunting dialogue with the nameless entity, grappling with her fear and confusion. As she realizes the creature's intentions, she is faced with a horrifying choice: to submit to its grotesque desires or face an even worse fate. In a moment of despair, she offers herself willingly, hoping to escape the torment of her situation. The entity transforms her into a nightmarish version of herself, stripping away her humanity and dignity. As she grapples with her new monstrous form, Juliette is forced to confront the reality of her existence as a prisoner to this abomination. Despite the horror of her transformation, she recognizes that the creature saved her from a worse fate, leading her to a complex relationship of gratitude and revulsion. Ultimately, Juliette's story is one of survival in a world where power dynamics dictate the lives of the vulnerable. She is left to navigate her new identity and the twisted bond she shares with the monster that saved her, reflecting on the harsh realities of a society that often leaves women with no choice but to submit to the whims of those who hold power over them
Dead_inside7 · 134 Views

The Pillar

In a world where reality morphs into a waking nightmare, a young man is torn from modern comforts and thrust into a perilous, shadowy realm. He awakens in ancient ruins within a forest filled with living plants that appear to watch him. Clad in unfamiliar Victorian clothing and with no memory of his arrival, he faces a desperate struggle for survival against grotesque, otherworldly monsters. A terrifying encounter forces him to flee, leading him to a mysterious pillar among the ruins. Unlike anything else in this eerie place, the pillar seems to ward off the horrors lurking around. In search of answers, he touches it, triggering a series of events that shatter his grasp on reality. He is instantly transported to a vast battlefield strewn with colossal gates and shattered mountains—a testament to an ancient war between unimaginable forces. The ruins bear cryptic symbols offering glimpses of forbidden knowledge. Driven by curiosity, he pushes against the gates, only to endure excruciating pain as he nears death, before being pulled into a chasm of darkness. Yet, death spares him. He awakens in a tranquil, otherworldly void, surrounded by luminous pillars of light beneath an infinite cosmos. His broken body is miraculously healed, drawing him toward an awe-inspiring throne. Compelled by an unseen force, he sits, and in that instant, the stars, galaxies, and secrets of the universe flood into him, unlocking a power that could shape his destiny in unimaginable ways. As he struggles to understand his newfound strength, questions arise: What is this strange realm? Who, or what, brought him here? With each revelation, he delves deeper into the mysteries of this enigmatic world. Are the horrors he faces mere fragments of a greater truth? Or is he the key to a conflict older and grander than he can fathom? One thing is clear: this is no ordinary survival journey. It is a narrative of power, gods, and the fragile balance of worlds—where the truths he seeks might cost him everything he cherishes.
Omniverse0 · 3.1K Views

Bloodstone Academy

Jade Eadwald is a peculiar teenager, living with neglectful, multi-billionaire parents who hoard a load of shady secrets, and a dark past they would do anything to keep their only daughter from finding out. The Eadwald's move from house to house every year, constantly attempting to leave their past behind. But this fall, they have decided to move back to London, where it all began, for reasons unknown, and Jade is in for a school term she might not survive through. Jade is set to join a school called 'Bloodstone Academy' for the fall term, and unknown to her, behind the ancient stone-walls of the castle, lies a whole new, dark and dangerous world she will inevitably come to be a part of. 'The Vampires of Ruin' have come to reside within the walls of Bloodstone Academy, and they seem to be on the hunt for something, or rather, someone important. The Blood Prophecy that was once told a hundred years ago has been retold by another witch from the Almathea coven, and vampires all over the world have grown agitated. Tension that's been building up for a century is at its peak, and The Vampires of Ruin are relentless in their search for the one the Prophecy speaks of. Until Jade walks into the hallways of Bloodstone Academy on an early September autumn morning, with a cold, indifferent expression on her stunning face. Wild-haired, dark-skinned with a mysterious, radiant beauty that makes the world swoon, Jade quickly catches the attention of everyone in Bloodstone Academy. But especially that of two vampires; Vasilis Wang and Roman Augustus. Suddenly finding herself trapped in the webs of a dangerous love triangle, Jade realizes the boys she's falling for are not human, and her new school is no regular high-school either. Something bigger than all of them, and the affections they've come to harbor for one another is brewing just beneath the surface of their collective consciousness, and Jade seems to be the sole catalyst to a disastrous event that will come to threaten the existence of all Vampires. Bloody, dark secrets are suddenly being dug out of graves and tombstones, and the Eadwalds' family secrets seem to be right in the mix, too. Will Jade survive being in the center of so much turmoil and destruction? Or will her heart be able to bear loving two immortals she might end up having to destroy? WARNING: This book contains mature content. [see trigger warnings below!] Trigger warnings: Mature content. Use of profanity, cigarettes, weed and implied alcohol abuse. Strong depictions of mental illnesses [depression, anxiety, undiagnosed bipolar disorder, etc.] Torture. [Explicit descriptions of torture techniques/devices] Explicit and grotesque descriptions of murder/death. Explicit descriptions of blood and gore. Non-explicit mentions of grooming and rape. Mentions of self-harm/suicide. Depictions of self-harm/suicide attempts/suicidal ideations.
Harleeyah24 · 127.1K Views

Hell's Kitchen

Meet Chef Victor Delacroix, a culinary genius with a chilling secret! By night, he was known as "The Butcher", a ruthless serial killer and assassin wielding a blood-stained meat cleaver. His grotesque talent? He gains the abilities and attributes of whatever – or whomever – he eats. This macabre skill set made him one of the most feared figures in the criminal underworld. Fed up with his gruesome life of crime, Victor decides to vanish from the radar and start fresh. He moves to the capital and opens an exclusive restaurant called "Hell's Kitchen." His dishes are unparalleled, attracting an elite clientele: the wealthy, the corrupt, and the morally bankrupt, each harboring their own dark tastes... In Hell's Kitchen, every dish tells a story, and every meal is an experience - often literally a slice of life. Yet, his patrons are blissfully unaware of Victor’s true identity as The Butcher, concealed behind the charming facade of a master chef. As Victor tries to carve out a new existence, the ghosts of his past start to close in. Sinister patrons with dangerous appetites, old enemies seeking revenge, and the lure of his own monstrous cravings threaten to drag him back into the abyss. The line between his dual lives blurs, and each night becomes a battle to keep his sinister nature at bay. "Hell's Kitchen" is a twisted tale of redemption and temptation, where humanity and monstrosity collide. In a world where darkness is served on a silver platter, can Victor ever truly escape his blood-soaked past, or will the shadows consume him once again?
deadmandreaming · 161.3K Views

The Dragon's Summon

In a world where memories can be as elusive as the wind, **Sai** awakens in a disorienting forest, suspended high in the branches of a tree. Confusion engulfs him as he grapples with the pain coursing through his body and the unsettling question of how he arrived in this mysterious realm. As he struggles to escape, a menacing growl echoes through the woods, urging him to run. Desperate and panicked, Sai's instinct for survival kicks in when grotesque creatures emerge from the shadows, their glowing eyes locked onto him. With no choice but to flee, he races through the treacherous terrain, his heart pounding as he questions his very existence. Each moment is fraught with danger as he seeks answers in a place where darkness lurks around every corner. As he reaches a cliff overlooking a roaring waterfall, Sai faces his impending doom. With the monsters closing in, he makes a defiant leap into the abyss, plunging into the icy depths below. In that moment, as the water engulfs him, he is forced to confront not only the perilous reality of his new world but also the hidden depths of his own spirit. In this thrilling tale of survival, identity, and the struggle against overwhelming odds, **Sai** must uncover the truth of his circumstances, battling both the physical dangers of the unknown and the demons of his forgotten past. Will he discover the strength within himself to overcome the darkness, or will he be consumed by the very shadows he seeks to escape?
Sa1man_Aleem · 20.3K Views

The Hell Within Me

In the chilling depths of despair, Wan, a troubled teenager, finds himself trapped in a nightmarish cycle of depression that leads him to a harrowing decision—suicide. However, instead of finding peace, his attempt brings him back from the brink, resurrected but with a sinister twist: hell now resides within his mind. As Wan struggles to adjust to his new reality, he discovers that each time he falls asleep, he is plunged into a terrifying chapter of his own personal hell. These dreams manifest as twisted, nightmarish landscapes filled with grotesque apparitions that embody his deepest fears and regrets. The boundaries of his mind dissolve into a horrifying labyrinth, where he confronts haunting memories, vengeful spirits, and the darkness that once consumed him. Each encounter pulls him deeper into madness, revealing the terrifying consequences of his actions and the monstrous aspects of his psyche. With every sleepless night, Wan grapples with malevolent forces that threaten to unravel him completely. Yet, amidst the chaos, a flicker of hope ignites within him. Along his dark journey, he encounters fellow lost souls who also inhabit this horrific realm, forming a fragile alliance to combat the relentless nightmares. Together, they must confront their pasts, face their fears, and challenge the very essence of the hell they inhabit. "The Hell Within Me" is a gripping horror novel that delves into the terrifying intersections of mental illness and supernatural terror. As Wan battles the demons of his mind, he must uncover the truth behind his resurrection and confront the chilling question: can he escape the hell within, or will he become its eternal prisoner?
WanTokkadi · 5.5K Views

The Centerfold Crow

"The Highest: Cogito, Ergo Sum; The Demon of Laplace's Parade" "The Prime: Dubito, Ergo Sum; The Shattered Eye became greyed" "The Limitess: Somnio, Ergo Sum; The Dream of Hermes is played" These words were the First Poem of a Book of Unknown Origin that allowed a demon who should have died to be reborn in a new world that hid secrets. A world of darkness and disease; of blood rituals and Cults; of Hermitic orders and Secret Societies; of mysterious paintings and demonic grimoires; of the mystical powers hidden away from the ignorant and mundane. Henry falls into a dark and alternate version of renaissance era Europe with an book that promises both pain beyond measure and a cure to death. This is the legend of a mysterious person with many names in history: The Manifold Crow, The Evil Devil that bears no Hatred, The King of Real Time, The Lord of Inactive Eternity, The Serpent of Arabia. This is the story Henry or as he will later come to be known as, Vergil, A vile and evil villain that possess a demonic minset. Watch as uses rituals and sacrifice recorded in the Immanent Grimoire of Mystic Roads to grow and evolve into a grotesque monster that follows the footsteps of Nihlel, The Evil Creator that makes from nothing. In time, Henry will come to realise that God might not be good… -------------------------------------------------------- Simplified Synopsis:- Henry, a slightly special boy that was paralyzed from the neck down except his two fingers searches for a cure for his condition but that gets him to transmigrate into an alternate version of post renaissance era Europe where the Black Death was not cured. This world looks mundane on the surface but the hides secret societies and Cults filled with beings known as 'Hermitic Philosophers' that gain power through following the mystic roads and the divine tunnels. This is a world were dark powers control the world. -------------------------------------------------------- The complete rights of this novel lie with me including the characters, locations, the world etc.
Shashwat_Yadav_4481 · 806 Views

Sanare

In the year 2200, the world had evolved backwards when the existence of humans with superpowers continued to rise in numbers which led to numerous fights that would prove to break nations apart. Now, the circular nation of Aurum is one of the well known countries to have a semi-functioning civilization, composing of six districts. District 6 being the safest and 1 being the complete opposite when a catastrophic incident happened a hundred years ago that rendered majority of its citizens to become grotesquely mutated and driven to madness. The five districts, though each have their own motives and conflicts with the other, all have a shared common goal of making sure that no abominable creatures from District 1 can breach their territories.....as well as to discover the unique and lethal biome of the ruined district. In comes the creation of Iron Maiden Penitentiary, a hidden organization that deals with the most notorious of criminals that are at high risk of being executed or sentenced to life. Iron Maiden Penitentiary offers the convicted criminals of facing imminent execution or having their sentence reduced in exchange for exploring the dangerous prohibited District 1. Not a single batch has returned alive and any records of their findings is lost or destroyed in District 1. Once 30 of the convicted is filled, they are dispatched to the forbidden district, left to fend for themselves with limited supplies and recording equipment. It was either face execution or die trying. Either way, they were all breaching an unforgiving territory that was inhabited by hostile anomalies. Unbeknownst to them, the most dangerous inhabitant of District 1 is ever so ecstatic to have visitors. Althaea simply couldn't wait to become friends with her new guests.
Claire_Lao · 3.1K Views

Raising Pets As The Fated Villain

In the world of Kalhalla, life is a curse, and death is only the beginning of endless suffering. Bound to the Tree of Nature, the souls of beasts and familiars are trapped in an eternal cycle of death and grotesque rebirth, condemned to take on monstrous forms with each reincarnation. Behind this twisted cycle are the Fallen Angels—once proud deities who created the Tree, now damned by their own hubris. They roam the world, hunted by the Chosen Hunt, those who can raise and tame beasts and wield their power in a desperate quest to free the world from the Tree’s curse. Kaiden is a loner, a 19 year old haunted by the horrors of the not being able to tame and raise beasts, no matter how hard he tries. But unlike other Chosen, Kaiden ends up possessesing a rare, terrifying gift—he can raise and merge with the beasts he tames, becoming one with their primal power. As he hunts the Fallen Angels, his strength grows, but so does the weight of the Tree’s curse. With each bond he forms, Kaiden unknowingly edges closer to madness, his humanity slowly eroding. But there is a darker truth to his power. As Kaiden slays the Fallen Angels, he uncovers a forgotten secret: the Tree’s corruption can only be undone by one who fully embraces its twisted essence. Kaiden is destined to become either the new God of Death, bound to the Tree for eternity, or the God of Creation, with the power to destroy it and remake the world. In the end, the choice will be his—to end the suffering of all life or to become the architect of a new, darker world.
IronPineapple · 81 Views

Abyss Summoner of The Apocalypse

[Original Synopsis] The Abyss. A name that evokes dread in the hearts of all—a vast, suffocating void, an endless chasm where nightmares are born and fester. In this forsaken realm, fear is not merely experienced; it devours. The very environment is a relentless predator, and existence hangs by a thread, forever on the brink of annihilation. This is the Abyss—a grotesque domain where demons and devils revel in deceit, death and destruction, where hope is nothing more than a cruel illusion. In this desolate world, the Abyss is both a source of ultimate terror and Chen Feng’s only chance for survival. As humanity nears its final days, Chen Feng uncovers a terrifying power—a cursed ability that allows him to commune with the Abyss itself. Through sheer force or blood-soaked sacrifices, he calls forth the horrors that dwell in the depths, bending them to his will. For he is... The Abyss Summoner. [Translator's Synopsis] The Apocalypse has struck. Nature has unleashed a torrent of destruction—floods, droughts, storms—all tearing the world to shreds. The survivors cling to the last threads of hope, unaware of the true nightmare about to unfold. But Chen Feng isn’t fooled. With an energy storm on the brink of plunging the world into darkness, monstrous beings from other realms are poised to tear through reality, turning the planet into a battleground where humans are no longer the apex predator. Once, Chen Feng believed in helping others, driven by a sense of compassion that the world repaid with betrayal and suffering. He learned too late that in a world where humanity is mere prey, kindness is a fatal flaw. Now, reborn with the bitter wisdom of his past and armed with the cursed power he once failed to fully harness—the power to summon the horrors of the Abyss—Chen Feng will command the darkness, seize dominion, and carve out his empire in the shattered remains of the world... For he is... The Abyss Summoner. [Disclaimer] This is a Translated Novel Discord : https://discord.gg/9fgGzj9GgH
AbyssSummoner · 91.9K Views

Ascending With The Gods

Regressing Ten years in the past, Kael finds himself in a medieval nightmare, amidst gods so mighty no one dares challenge them. Except him. These gods are able to recreate themselves eternally and also create their own gods as they see fit, making sure no human or mythical being can ever overcome them. But those deities destroyed the world once they saw Kael had the ability to challenge all the gods and goddesses they created and rebirthed. He’s got one shot to infiltrate the heart of divinity - the Gates of the Pantheon, where the eternal deities home is. But first, he needs the ultimate armor, forged from something called the Tear, mystical enough to let him survive the divine turf. He sets out for revenge. To become even stronger, and kill the gods himself. Now, here’s where it gets twisted: Our world balances on a knife's edge between The Tree of Fruit and The Tree of Decay. When good vibes and peace rule, The Tree of Fruit thrives, showering gifts on the mortals. But when the scale tips to decay, courtesy of depravity and evil, The Tree of Decay festers, corrupting everything with its grotesque rot. Each tree houses a deity—one cocooned in life, the other in decay—both bound to the fate of their respective trees. These deities symbolize the eternal battle between growth and rot, influencing the world’s balance with every act of human malice or kindness. Kael’s mission isn’t just about storming some sacred fort; it’s about tipping the balance. He plans to wield the powers of both decay and rebirth to his advantage, rewriting the rules of divine interference. This isn't just a fight to survive the gods but a war to control their very existence, with Kael etching his name across the heavens as the one who dared defy the undefiable. So, grab your weapon and brace yourself. We're not just going on a quest; we're going to tear down the gates of hell themselves.
nobody_nobodu · 468 Views

Carnage Hunter

Carnage Hunter In a world forged by cosmic forces and divided by supernatural abilities, humanity faces a new and deadly threat: the Carnage. These grotesque monsters, born of flesh and darkness, terrorize the land, pushing humanity to the brink of extinction. Cities are fortified with towering walls, but even these defenses are sometimes breached by the relentless and evolving Carnage. Mark Coloma, son of the legendary non-gifted Class 1 hunter Loid Coloma, grows up in the shadow of his father's heroism and sacrifice. Loid, a man of immense strength and unmatched bravery, wielded a colossal war hammer-axe to protect humanity, but his valiant stand against a Type 2 Carnage led to his mysterious disappearance and presumed death. Young Mark witnesses this tragedy and vows to honor his father's legacy. As Mark comes of age, he trains his body to the extreme, harnessing the unique evolutionary abilities of the non-gifted. His determination leads him to the prestigious hunters academy, where he strives to rise through the ranks and prove himself as a capable hunter. Facing both internal conflicts and external threats, Mark's journey is one of self-discovery, resilience, and vengeance. Carnage Hunter: follows Mark as he navigates a world teetering on the edge of chaos. The novel explores themes of redemption, the struggle for equality, and the unyielding human spirit. Through intense battles, personal sacrifices, and the forging of unlikely alliances, Mark's story is a gripping tale of heroism in the face of overwhelming odds. As he fights to protect humanity from the Carnage and uncover the truth behind his father's disappearance, Mark Coloma's journey will test the limits of his courage and the strength of his resolve. This epic saga of survival and defiance is set against a richly crafted backdrop of a world where the line between hero and monster is perilously thin.
AuthorV · 9.6K Views
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