Fear Itself

A thousand years ago, the world shattered. Mana surged into existence, rewriting reality itself. Dungeons tore through the land, birthing monstrous horrors, while beasts mutated under the influence of Primordial Ki, evolving into unstoppable apex predators. Humanity was on the brink of annihilation—until the Awakened emerged, wielding supernatural power to defy extinction. Yet, in this brutal new world, strength reigns supreme, and weakness is a death sentence. Amidst it all, Azvoid Larkson—a nameless figure among the countless struggling to survive—awakens a power beyond reason. A power tied to ancient, forgotten dragons—beasts feared even by the strongest Awakened. With each battle, he ascends. With every dragon he tames, his legend grows. In a world where only the strong thrive, how far can one man rise?

[DING! DING!! DING!!!] [System Activated… Welcome, Host! Congratulations, you have been chosen by the Bloodborn Evolution System.] [DING! New Mission Loading… Steal a bloodline to survive.] - Reward: Unlock Evolution Path [Congratulations! You have stolen your first bloodline. WARNING: This is a CRIME punishable by EXECUTION! ESCAPE IMMEDIATELY…] Kain Voss was nothing but a Lowborn outcast, mocked for his lack of a bloodline in a world where power determines fate. His dreams of proving himself were shattered when he was nearly crushed by destiny itself—until the Bloodborn Evolution System awakened within him. Now, he is on the run. Hunted. Feared. Marked for death. But with each battle, he grows stronger. Each kill fuels his evolution. And soon… the hunters will become the hunted.

For centuries, celestial beings have walked the Earth—not as saviors, but as tempters. Angels are neither merciful nor kind; they exist to test human will, to lure mortals into the depths of desire, and to claim their surrender as trophies. Each conquest strengthens them, feeding their celestial essence, binding them ever closer to the heavens. But to fail? To fail is to fall. Selene is among the most feared and revered—a temptress sculpted from divinity itself, a whisper of sin wrapped in celestial beauty. She has never known defeat, never tasted resistance. When she tries to ensnare Damien, a brooding yet kind-hearted musician, she expects him to succumb as all others have before him. A glance, a touch, a breath laced with unearthly allure—he should be hers.

In a world where magic reigns supreme, Speed, the illegitimate son of a powerful Duke, is dismissed as a nobody—a boy with no magic, no status, and no future. But when a monstrous attack shatters his world, Speed discovers an ancient artifact that unlocks the secrets of hunting and defeating magic itself. Armed with wit, courage, and the strength of the very monsters he once feared, Speed rises from the shadows to challenge the magical elite. As he battles prejudice, betrayal, and his own family, Speed’s journey becomes a legend—a tale of resilience, ingenuity, and the power of an underdog who dares to rewrite destiny.

Silas Kane, the wealthiest and most feared man in the country, built his fortune through illegal gold mining, corruption and ruthless ambition. A man without a past, at least not one anyone can trace. He operates in the shadows, controlling an empire where fear is law and loyalty is bought with gold. But his power is threatened when Governor Elias Morrow, a fearless politician, launches an investigation into the country’s missing gold reserves and determined to expose the truth behind Kane’s empire. As the walls begin to close in, Silas’s carefully constructed world starts to crumble. His wife, Celeste, begins to uncover the dark secrets of his past while his closest allies grow uncertain of their loyalty. With enemies gathering both inside and outside his empire, Silas must decide whether to crush those who stand against him or risk everything he has built. But as his mother once warned him, “Gold can be heavy. Too heavy to carry alone.” And in the end, the weight of his past may be the one thing even he cannot escape.

Betrayed. Abandoned. Reborn. Adrian Blackwood, a genius physicist from Earth, meets an untimely death—only to awaken in an unfamiliar world of swords, magic, and celestial beings. But he’s not just any ordinary reborn soul. He now inhabits the body of Kael Draven, the exiled prince of a fallen empire, left for dead in a world that thrives on power. However, Adrian isn’t defenseless. A mysterious force has granted him the Authority of the Celestial Sovereign, allowing him to bend the very fabric of reality—time, space, and even magic itself. But great power attracts great enemies. Ancient sects, god-like entities, and ruthless warlords seek to control or destroy him. Determined to carve his own destiny, Adrian—now Kael—sets out to reclaim his lost honor, unravel the secrets of his rebirth, and ascend beyond the limits of this world. But as he grows stronger, he realizes that his arrival was no accident. Something beyond the gods is watching. And they fear what he will become. A tale of rebirth, power, and cosmic fate begins.

She was born different. He was labeled evil and cold. But they weren’t the monsters the world believed them to be. Rose was feared from the moment she took her first breath—an outcast marked by her strange and unnatural aura. Hated, hunted, and shunned, she grew up in the shadows, carrying the weight of a destiny she didn’t understand. She was special, too special, the one ordained to bring chaos to Heaven, Earth, and Hell alike—the true god the worlds refused to accept. Lucifer was the lord of Hell, feared and despised by all, a being defined by darkness and cruelty. Yet, even he wasn’t immune to curiosity. The moment he saw Rose, something shifted—a fascination he couldn’t ignore. What began as mere intrigue turned into something far more dangerous: love. But love between the devil and a girl destined for destruction was never meant to be simple. Heaven’s forces, terrified of Rose’s power, would stop at nothing to destroy her, and Hell itself began to tremble under the weight of her growing strength. As the boundaries between worlds crumble and the lines between savior and destroyer blur, Rose and Lucifer must face a truth neither of them can escape. She was born different. He was labeled evil. Together, they are unstoppable.

Roy a boy who lives his live alone . He is a lively man . Although he don't have family He lives happly. But he has one problem that he fear almost many thing . He fear bug, he fear shadow . What wil happen when he will awaken a spernatural power and know about reality of the world

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.

In a world where the balance of life and death is sacred, Niko is different. He does not fear the darkness, he is drawn to it. Unlike the warriors, blacksmiths, and farmers of his village, he craves knowledge, the kind hidden in forgotten tomes and whispered by the dead. One stormy night, he finds a chained book in the depths of the forest a book that should not exist. The moment he touches it, his fate is sealed. Marked by an ancient power, hunted by forces beyond his understanding, Niko embarks on a journey that will take him from a mere scholar of the dark arts to a wielder of reality itself. But power comes at a price. The deeper he delves, the more he realizes that something watches from beyond the veil of existence, waiting… for him. When the light of the world begins to fracture and forgotten gods stir, Niko must make a choice: become the villain history will fear or the last hope of a world on the brink of ruin. The chains have been broken. The darkness calls. Will he answer?

--- In a world where technology and mysticism intertwine, Dante Kieran wakes up to a reality altered beyond recognition. A mysterious artifact has bonded with him, rewriting his destiny and unlocking powers beyond human comprehension. Hunted by secret organizations, feared by the elite, and drawn into a battle older than time itself, Dante must navigate a treacherous path of betrayal, ambition, and forbidden knowledge. Alongside three breathtakingly powerful women—each harboring secrets of their own—he will uncover the truth behind the artifact, his past, and the cosmic forces at play. But power comes with a price, and as the line between hero and villain blurs, Dante must decide: Will he be humanity’s savior or its destruction? The Genesis has begun. ---

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.

All the elements are grouped together, bringing their representative and choosing multiple successors. For they are to faced against the devastative power of thunder itself, with the heat many times greater than the Sun's itself. What could the master of thunder do, and what will he bring for those who betrayed him and his master!.

The end for a person is death, but what, then, is the end of death itself?

In a world where Taming Beasts determine strength and destiny, Leonhardt Valtara is reborn as the heir of the most feared villainous family in history. The Valtaras are ruthless, powerful, and utterly devoted to their own—especially to Leonhardt, their beloved son. But his greatest surprise? He is married to Celestia Nightshade—the Number One Villain, a peerless beauty, and the most genius Taming Beast Master of her generation. Feared by the world, Celestia wields unmatched power, yet behind closed doors, she is the most doting wife, willing to burn kingdoms if it means protecting Leonhardt. However, fate has already written his downfall. The original protagonist, Rael Ascarion, a rising hero, is destined to gather allies, defeat the villains, and restore “justice.” By his side is Evelyn Astralis, the heroine meant to love him. According to the original story, Leonhardt and Celestia are fated to lose. But why should he follow a script that leads to his destruction? With his reincarnated knowledge, Celestia’s overwhelming power, and his first beast, Ironhorn, the Indomitable Rhino, Leonhardt will crush fate itself and carve his own path. If the world wants him to be a villain… Then he will become the greatest villain of all time.

Ethan Cross was a king in his own right—ruthless, brilliant, and feared. But betrayal came swift and brutal, leaving him bleeding out in a cold alley, his empire stolen by men too weak to claim it themselves. Then a voice, dark and seductive, offered him a choice: Die forgotten… or rise anew. Ethan awakens in a new world—not as himself, but as Damien Voss, the infamous Dark Overlord of Eclipsed Destiny, a villain fated to die at the hands of the so-called hero. But this time, the story won’t go as written. Armed with the Harem Domination System, he gains strength through conquest—each woman he claims granting him unimaginable power. In a world where men are weak and women rule, Damien is the only exception—a force both feared and desired. As he bends noblewomen, warrior queens, and divine priestesses to his will, he reshapes his fate, rewriting the game itself. But the original protagonist still lurks in the shadows, and the gods who scripted this world will not accept their villain taking the throne so easily. In a world of power and passion, Damien Voss will take everything. Because this time, the Dark Overlord doesn’t fall.He reigns.

--- Eternal Paradox Xylem Shion once ruled all of existence, yet even at the peak, he felt empty. When a forgotten voice calls out to him—"Save me..."—he awakens in a world where time itself shifts around him. Stripped of his ultimate power, Xylem embarks on a journey to reclaim his strength and rescue Elysia Valtara, his lost love. But as he unravels the mysteries of his past, he discovers a terrifying truth—Elysia is the reincarnation of the Saint of Eternity, and an entity beyond existence itself is pulling the strings. With fate against him and an enemy that even gods fear, Xylem has only one answer. "Then I’ll rewrite the verse itself."

"You're telling me that ancient cultivators exist, shadowy organizations want my head, and my only way out is piloting a giant mecha made of living darkness? Yeah, live is definitely not going as planned." _______________ One fateful night, Alex Thompson, an ordinary man, forms a contract with an enigmatic Aetheri, unlocking shadow-based cultivation powers. By day, he's just another person struggling with money. By night, he becomes the Shadow Guardian, battling rogue cultivators, crime syndicates, and organizations that would kill to claim his Aetheri. But the deeper he delves into this hidden world, the clearer it becomes—he’s just a pawn in a war far beyond his understanding. When an apocalyptic battle between light and darkness erupts, Alex must wield his overwhelming might against an enemy beyond comprehension. As he fights for survival, he uncovers a truth that could shatter reality itself. Because in this war… it hold secrets even the gods fear.

Soul System Online...] [Vengeful Spirit Detected] Zero was once a legend a warrior feared and respected across the land, an SSS-ranked hero at the peak of power. But even the strongest are not immune to betrayal. His so-called allies turned against him, casting him into oblivion. Now, he lingers as a vengeful spirit, unable to move on, his legend seemingly forgotten. But fate isn’t done with him yet. When a mysterious boy with the rare ability to see and communicate with spirits crosses his path, Zero sees a chance for revenge and maybe even redemption. Armed with the enigmatic Soul System, he will carve a new path, defying death itself. The world thinks it has seen the last of him. They couldn’t be more wrong. The SSS-Ranked Troublemaker has returned. And this time, nothing will stop him.

Synopsis: "What do you do when given the power of creation itself, only to be forced into an ultimatum—wipe out everything or let the ones you love be erased?" For Lucian Raizel Delmar, the answer is simple: Neither. In a world ruled by Syndicates, where Rift-born monstrosities known as Phantasms run rampant and humanity's survival depends on the elite Wave Riders, Lucian is nothing but an anomaly. A boy with no Aether Core, no Gift, and no future—just another weakling in a system that only values power. Until, on the eve of his departure from Genesis Academy, something inside him wakes up. A presence. A force. A Sea deeper than existence itself. Suddenly, the prey becomes the predator. The one who was overlooked becomes the one who cannot be ignored. As Lucian's abilities evolve at a terrifying rate, secrets buried beneath reality begin to surface—secrets about the Genesis Sea, the Rifts, and the gods that watch from above. The world isn’t as it seems. And neither is he. Now, hunted by enemies seen and unseen, Lucian refuses to bow to fate. If the world wants him to be a pawn, he’ll become the hand that tips the board. If the gods dare to force his hand, he’ll remind them why monsters fear the deep. "They thought they could choose for me. Control me. Shape my path. But the thing about tides?" "They don’t ask for permission. They consume."

--- Eternal Dream: The Infinite Trial Eden D. Souldrake—E—wakes up in an infinite cycle of reincarnation, death, and brutal trials. With no fate, no limits, and an insatiable hunger to experience everything, he carves his own path through forgotten legends, eldritch horrors, and cosmic gods. Where others struggle, he thrives. Where others fear, he laughs. Where others seek escape, he embraces the madness. From wielding the weakest skills to surpassing divine authorities, from battling forgotten gods to rewriting reality itself—Eden will break every rule of existence. But as he ascends, something beyond the Dream begins to awaken. And when the final Trial arrives… will he be the dreamer, or the one being dreamed? ---

The past is not set in stone. Neither is her future. For centuries, the Arcane Accord has erased Arcanists from existence—mages capable of bending reality itself. Their names were forgotten. Their power outlawed. Their legacy buried. Aria Moonshadow should have been lost to time. Born from two forbidden bloodlines—a mother who shouldn’t exist and a Demon Lord feared by all—she was never meant to awaken her magic. But when an ancient artifact whispers her name, the System presents her with a choice: remain bound to the fate others designed for her… or become an Arcanist. She chooses power. Now, the world hunts her. The magic within her is unstable, unnatural—hungry. Shadows move at her command, echoes of the past call to her, and something ancient stirs in her blood. Hunted for what she is, Aria must uncover the truth of her lineage and the secrets of the System itself before history is rewritten—and she is erased from it forever.

Trapped in a factory that breathes like a living nightmare, Nathan unravels a truth darker than fear itself. The shadows whisper his name, twisting memories of his parents into haunting illusions. You were always meant to return. The walls pulse, the air hums with unseen terror. Something ancient is waiting, watching. But Nathan isn’t here to be consumed—he’s here to end it. As the whispers rise to a deafening crescendo, one question remains: Will he escape, or become part of the horror?

Sierra Nirell is working hard towards her dream and has a new well paying job. However, she's suffering from bullying and harassment from her co-workers. During Halloween at a "team-building" exercise, Sierra is tricked into going into the haunted house where she is ditched and left alone. A handsome stranger saves her and bears witness to the bullying she's facing. Now he's offering a contracted marriage - she'll get protection from her co-workers and he'll get investors off his back. The deal seems sweet at first but marriage isn't always what it's cracked up to be......

Aarya’s life was a dream on the surface—wealth, love, and a perfect engagement to Veer, the man she thought she knew. But on the night of her engagement, cracks began to show. A mysterious stranger whispered truths she wasn’t ready to hear, and a single glance at Veer’s secretive smile shattered her illusion of happiness. As secrets unravel and betrayals come to light, Aarya finds herself trapped in a web of deception, love, and revenge. Every truth she uncovers pushes her deeper into a mystery that threatens not just her heart but her life itself. And amidst it all, the stranger she once feared may be the only one who can save her—or destroy her completely. In a world where love and lies walk hand in hand, Aarya must decide: will she cling to the comforting lie or risk everything for the painful truth?

Zayn Valor was once the strongest ruler in history, a warlord feared across the world. He conquered empires, crushed heroes, and even slain gods. But at the peak of his reign, the world itself turned against him. The so-called "Chosen Ones" banded together and killed him in a final battle. …Or so they thought. Instead of dying, Zayn wakes up 20 years in the past—back when he was a powerless commoner, long before he built his empire. But this time, he has all his past memories and abilities intact. [New System Activated: Tyrant’s Game] "You have one goal—conquer the world again. But this time, do it better." If the world betrayed him once, he’ll make sure no one can challenge him ever again.

The Duskthrone Legacy "There are names that should never be spoken... and one who could name what even gods fear." The Duskthrone Dukedom—a name draped in shadows and sealed behind centuries of silence—stands as a throne untouched by time. The Duskthrone family, bound by a lineage older than kingdoms, carries powers whispered to be the remnants of something lost to the gods themselves. They are the Keepers of the Nameless Truths, those who defy the laws of existence with powers capable of rewriting reality itself. Few dare to question the Duskthrone bloodline, for those who do often find their very names erased from memory. Its heir, Asher Duskthrone, emerges from the depths of isolation, his existence a whispered legend among nobles, a secret buried beneath fear and reverence. Few have seen him. Fewer still dare to speak his name. Behind his cold, unreadable gaze lies something the world cannot fathom—a power neither wholly mortal nor bound by divine law. The Eidolon Pantheon, those who carved existence from the void, turn their eyes toward him from behind veils of eternity. There are laws even gods must obey... but there are older truths—nameless, formless—that stir beneath the surface of reality. Whispers speak of Genesis bound to Origin—a power both before creation and beyond it—buried within Asher's very soul. The blood of Duskthrone carries the weight of unwritten names, a force that could name what even gods fear... or erase what was never meant to exist. Yet even Asher himself is blind to what lies dormant within him—his power waiting, watching, bound by chains unseen until the moment the world forces him to awaken. There are ancient prophecies scattered across forgotten texts—verses forbidden by divine decree—hinting at a voice that will rise from mortal flesh. A voice that speaks not of what is, but of what could have been... and what should never be. Those who stand too close to him feel the pull of something they cannot name—an absence where existence frays at the edges. The gods watch in silence, bound by their own fear. What will happen when that voice begins to stir? When Asher Duskthrone speaks— The world will listen... and the gods will tremble. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Key was an ordinary person, living a regular life, until the day he was inexplicably thrust into the fractured world of Drakara, a realm where floating islands hover above the endless chaos of the Abyss. To his shock, he awakens with the unique SSS-Rank skill, ‘Abyssal Ascension: Wrath of the Void’, a power feared even by the gods, capable of unraveling reality itself. Awakening in The Abyss, he meets Nythra, the Forsaken Light, a disowned goddess who was cast out for defying the celestial order. Seeing both potential and danger in Key, Nythra takes him under her wing, teaching him about the chaotic energies of the Abyss and the gods’ apathy toward those beneath them. [Complete!]  [SSS skill 'Abyssal Ascension: Wrath of the Void LV.1' has been acquired!] [Description] This skill allows the user to tap directly into the raw, chaotic power of the Abyss, ascending to a state where they wield the destructive forces that exist within the deepest levels of the Abyss itself. The skill grants the ability to manipulate reality, unleash devastating attacks, and bend the dark energy of the Abyss to their will. It is feared even by gods, as the uncontrolled chaos of the Abyss can erase existence. [Effects] [Void Manipulation] The user gains complete control over Abyssal Energy, able to conjure massive void storms, summon tendrils of darkness to destroy or imprison enemies, and rip apart the fabric of reality itself, creating fissures that lead to the Void. [Locked] [Locked] [Locked] [Locked]