House Of Stairs Sleator

Looking back, maybe it wasn't all that bad. Sometimes, I wonder if life would have been better for us all if Eliza and I had never discovered the truth. Maybe that's selfish. But we might have been happier-or at least, that's what I'd like to believe. Magic is a mystery, and not much is known about it even today. it flows through the world, choosing its own vessels. I wish that was all I had to tell you, but my story is darker and filled with mystery and loss. My name is Maddox, and I should have never left the orphanage."

Have you ever felt a shiver down your spine as you walked through an old house, a sense that something unseen was watching? Maybe you've heard a creaking floorboard in the dead of night, or caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of your eye. These are the whispers, the echoes of the past, stories waiting to be told. The House That Whispers is a story about those whispers, about the secrets hidden in plain sight, and the extraordinary bonds that can form in the most unlikely places. It's a story for those who dare to believe in the unseen, who are brave enough to face their fears and embrace the unknown. This book is a journey of discovery, a exploration of the power of empathy and forgiveness, and the enduring magic of human connection. It's a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope, and that even the most unexpected friendships can leave an indelible mark on our hearts. So, settle in, turn the pages, and listen closely to the whispers. You never know what secrets they might hold, or what extraordinary journey they might lead you on.

What remains when gods die? Memory or Madness? Many believe that magic is a relic from a bygone age and that its gifts should be sanctioned and controlled for the sake of safety. Others know it was given to them for a reason. Myra Tamon is a detective in the Borderline Division, specializing in cases that cannot be explained through rational means. Her disdain for magic is put to the test when a decade-old case brings her face-to-face with the most powerful of all the gifted. What starts as a mystery, becomes a ruthless fight for survival because secrets do not live forever and monsters do exist.

He has spent his entire life being told he wasn't good enough or he wasn't ever going to be good enough. Watch him as proves them wrong. He will rises up to the very limits of creation where none can challenge him.

"If the world will not bow to me, then all that it can do is to burn for me!" In this world devoured by war and turmoil, witness the rise of Jonathan, a son of a lowly Baronet in the Empire of Ostadonia, into the conqueror who would unite not only his country but the entirety of Promethea. Like a wolf that pursues his prey, none will escape him and in due time, he will learn that becoming a conqueror is a destiny reserved for him and only him.

can you ever be the perfect one

Sunny has been discovered by the half brother she never knew she had, which leads to a whirlwind of trouble for her. The intimidating man is not only Head of the Illusen Family, but a Revenant Commander - soon to be one of her superiors upon her graduation. But as they adjust to each other, their growing closeness gives rise to feelings neither should be harbouring for the other.

After his unexpected death, Reo wakes up in the body of Runerth Black—the reject of House Black. Thrilled at first for a second chance at life, he quickly realizes there's a problem: he’s been reincarnated into the world of Blood Red Jasmine, the novel he was reading before he died. And in that story, everyone meets a tragic end. Now, Runerth must find a way to survive by ensuring the heroes grow strong enough to change their fate—before the world’s impending doom swallows him whole.

En el misterioso "Happy House", nada es como parece. Anyelen, una joven de 12-14 años, se encuentra en un mundo donde la felicidad es una ilusión y la oscuridad acecha en cada esquina. Después de un trágico accidente, Anyelen descubre que su propósito es ayudar a los demás, pero pronto se da cuenta de que cada persona que conoce tiene un secreto oscuro. Mientras se adentra en el mundo de "Happy House", Anyelen se enfrenta a personajes complejos y problemáticos, como Cherry, Meyli, Tord, Miguel, Míster Happy, Eskip y Galery, cada uno con sus propios demonios. A medida que se profundiza en sus historias, Anyelen comienza a cuestionar su propia realidad y la verdadera naturaleza de "Happy House". ¿Qué secreto esconde "Happy House"? ¿Qué precio debe pagar Anyelen por ayudar a los demás? (soy nueva en esto y espero les guste ;-;)

Sandra Joan Timothy lives in Brookville and after a while, there was an increased rate in criminality and children were getting kidnapped faster than anyone could say 'Jack Robinson!' She soon finds out how all these connects with the wierd, abandoned house next door and what she must do, together with her friends to put an end to it. Join Sandra, Antony, Raymond and Melissa as they unravel the mystery of the wierd house next door and how it affects the neighborhood as a whole. As Christians, what would they do? Join her in this exciting adventure as she documents everything in her diary. What would they find at the end of their adventure and would they be able to help?

In the far away land of Vulcan, a grey house sits in the foggy forest where lives the boy. Archie is a lonely boy who lives in the grey house. Broken into many pieces now he attempts to piece himself together by battling creatures of despair. Follow him and his companion as they go on to fight through the despair that traps them to create a happy life for themselves. Now, let's set his story about how they will go on to achieve this dream.

In my previous life, I was brutally killed by my good brother and my beloved girlfriend. In this life, I will make you pay the price! In this life, I frantically stock up on supplies and will take revenge on that couple and my nearby good neighbors. I am a novice. Please bear with me.

Lila Cynder Evie (Evee- eh) thought that she was just an ordinary girl, with all sorts of misfortune. She has lived out her entire life in a foster home where she was never loved by her foster mother Olga, and has been through countless types of abuse. While the only two people who she cared for and loved at the corrupt home, were her little twin foster sisters. One day, Lila's life of hell ends while she receives an acceptance letter to Oasel Academy ("Oh-tsil" Academy). A school and place for people just like her, who possess magical abilities to learn and be wizards and witches. While she enrolls to the magical school, she gets sorted with the rest of the other first years to their different Houses. (And suddenly gets sorted in a new and peculiar house). Due to all challenges and hardships she dealt in her past life, she will have to find a way to survive in the enchanted, school of Oasel. Lila takes on every challenging obstacle, to become a greater and brightest witch. { I dedicate this story to both my older sister Evelyn, my niece Hazel, and my two nephews, Imri and Mars. You guys have made my day magical, and inspire me everyday. I luv u guys!!! }

After struggling with depression and getting a chance to start a new life, Tyler sees that the world isn't so bad.

I'm excited to share my very first novel, *The Haunted Lighthouse*. It's a story about a small, hidden town named Greenville, where a terrible event changes everything. A group of bandits attacked the town, killing many people and burning their homes. Their leader was after gold and a valuable statue from a temple. When the townspeople tried to stop him, he fled to a nearby lighthouse to hide. But even after trying to give back what he stole, the people set the lighthouse on fire, killing him inside. Before dying, the bandit swore revenge, and his spirit haunts the lighthouse, seeking justice. This novel is a mix of mystery, revenge, and the supernatural.

Synopsis Imagine meeting someone for the first time in your life, funny enough meeting them on 2 different cases same day! Each encounter was dramatic and a little bìt too serious. Trying to remove your self from those dramas only creates more opportunities to be entangled with this person. Along the line, self discovery came from both party Trying to turn to something beautiful. Boom! a big obstacle came in. What is that?

Beneath the iron fist of a once-mighty gangster empire, Stalin-a ruthless criminal mastermind-built his legacy brick by bloodstained brick. His reign, defined by fear and violence, was inherited by his grandchildren: four grandsons and a granddaughter, who now rule with the same brutal authority. Yet, the shadows of the past are never far behind. As the empire reaches its peak, an unseen threat emerges-another descendant of Stalin, long forgotten . With cold precision, this forgotten heir seeks to dismantle everything their ancestor built, one body at a time. What unfolds is a tale of betrayal, family loyalty twisted by greed, and the inevitable fall of a dark dynasty consumed by its own bloodline. The house that Stalin built will come crashing down-not from outside forces, but from the venom within.

After a bad breakup with her boyfriend, Katelen moved into a 2 story 3 bedroom house on Oakwood Lane with her dogs, Beau and Grizz. Soon after strange things began to happen, her dogs began reacting to something. Family and Friends began having experiences, validating Katelen's experiences.

The runaway Chen Enci, upon first meeting Qin Jie, mistook him for the landlord: "Renting your room and bed!" Chen Enci, who moved into Qin Jie's house, woke up hungry in the middle of the night and knocked on Qin Jie's door: "Renting pots and pans!" A month later, Chen Enci saw Qin Jie bring home a pretty lady. He lingered at the front door before banging on Qin Jie's door: "Renting bathroom, facial cleanser, and shower gel!" Half a year later, Chen Enci, drunk, leaned into Qin Jie’s arms under the influence: "Renting... you!" ... We have all become the people we dreamed of being. We haven’t forgotten each other. The alternate title of this book is "You Above the Milky Way".

rich and powerful

Plagued by a grim past, Adrian De Sinclair and four of his siblings escape from their home continent to avoid certain death. Adrian, a troubled soul from another world harbours ambitions for his family. The criminal underworld was a dangerous place. A dungeon filled with death and grim fates but also littered with opportunities that could change lives forever. Ceasing the opportunity and overcoming various foes the Sinclairs descend to the very bottom of the inverted pyramid forever remaining at the top. House De Sinclair became the most feared mafia organization in the entirety of the underworld. P.S: this novel is for fun only. I just got bored and decided to write this. don't expect much. But please support.

In a post-apocalyptic world lost to human greed, a world ravaged by deadly radiation and overrun by mutated monsters, humanity clings to survival in scattered safe zones. Among the survivors is Hob, a determined young man who dreams of a safer world. As he rises to the ranks of a “HUNT”, Hob begins to uncover secrets about the cataclysm that shattered the Earth. But will he achieve his goals, or will the wild show him the harsh reality of the world? Only time will tell.

I've been in hell called house till the day I was taken away from the house when I clocked eighteen to go and do slavery work but turn out ,that I fell in love with our mafia Lord which I also want him to love me back

After succumbing to alcoholism and losing his sense of self, Ken, a young nurse, and heir to a wealthy father living abroad, becomes a public nuisance and a shadow of his former self. While his career and workplace interactions suffer, Ken finds comfort in the glittering allure of the nightlife like a hopeless man. Efforts to reform Ken through incarceration prove futile, and his future seems bleak. However, a glimmer of hope emerges when he is rescued from the reformatory. Upon returning to his village, Ken must confront his past and fight to stay true to his newfound identity. But will he succeed, or will he be pulled back into the darkness?

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