Starling House

A family, still reeling from the loss of their grandmother, returns to their ancestral home for Christmas, only to discover that the house holds a dark and sinister secret. As they try to unravel the mystery, they're stalked by a malevolent entity that's been awakened by their presence. But just when all hope seems lost, Santa Claus arrives to save the day, banishing the entity and bringing peace back to the family.

Doomsday + rebirth + stockpiling + survival + infinite space + revenge in the dark The world has entered the Ice Age, the Ice Doomsday is coming, and 95% of the planet's human imagination is exhausted! In the previous life, Joy was killed by the people she helped because of her kindness. Reborn back to a month before the Ice Doomsday, Joy awakened the space ability and began to hoard supplies crazily! Short of supplies? He directly emptied a warehouse worth tens of billions of dollars in a super-value shopping mall! Not comfortable living? Build a super fortress for him that is comparable to the Doomsday Fortress! When the Doomsday comes, others are frozen like dogs, and they can give up everything for a bite of food. But Joy lives more freely than before the Doomsday. Bitch: Joy, as long as you let me into your house, I will agree to be your girlfriend. Rich second generation: Joy, I am willing to use all my money to exchange for a meal in your house. Beast neighbors: Joy, you should share supplies with us, you shouldn't be so selfish! Looking at these people who hated her in her previous life, Joy lived a comfortable life in a safe house. Joy: What does your love, whether it lasts or not, have to do with it? I won’t give my things to you even if I feed them to the dogs!

When Adam, a cunning strategist from the modern world, finds himself transported to a mystical cultivation realm, he discovers a mysterious auction house system that grants him unmatched power. The system thrives on wealth and the deeds of others, rewarding Adam for masterminding grand schemes that manipulate people toward good or evil. Within the sanctuary of his auction house, Adam is invincible, weaving plots that topple empires, raise heroes, and empower villains—all to grow stronger. As minor foes and global adversaries rise to challenge his growing influence, Adam’s sharp mind and ruthless determination make him an unstoppable force in a world of martial arts, mysticism, and treachery. Will he reign supreme or see his ambitions undone by forces beyond even his control?

Due to excessive chattering and criticizing in a discussion forum, I suddenly became Duchess Cathleen—the most tormented character in the novel "The Protagonist Is A Villain." Even worse, I found myself in the story at the point where Cathleen’s relationship with her husband, Cedric, was on the brink of collapse. It was the moment when Cathleen kept forcing her husband to divorce her. As someone who knows what will happen to Cathleen after the divorce—death, of course—I must avoid the separation at all costs. Therefore, let’s try to build a good relationship with my husband. But there’s a problem I have to face head-on. I’M COMPLETELY UNACCUSTOMED TO HAVING A HUSBAND. “How’s the food?” I asked enthusiastically. “Huh?” Cedric looked confused by my behavior. “Yeah?” I was equally confused by his reaction.

After five years in prison, an insignificant security guard transforms into an unparalleled expert. On the day Yang Xiao is released from prison, he learns that he actually has an adorable daughter. It turns out that five years ago, on that fateful night, he had an encounter with a stunning female CEO... Amidst the surprise, a dreadful news strikes. His daughter has been secretly harmed and is now suffering from a terminal illness. A massive conspiracy is silently unfolding.

The smelly hearse stopped at the door, the sound of marbles crashing from the ceiling, someone pacing back and forth in the corridor, and the next room seemed to be cutting something. The door lock in the bedroom vibrated slightly, and the faucet in the bathroom was tightened, but it was still ticking. There seemed to be a ball rolling under the bed. The footprints stained with water are constantly emerging on the floor and are slowly approaching. At three o'clock in the morning, Chen Ge hid beside the radiator with a kitchen knife, and the phone in his hand had just been dialed. "Landlord!"! This is the night you said.A little lively?! "

Clara thought her school excursion was just another adventure in the woods. But one wrong turn plunged her into a nightmare she never saw coming. Lost and desperate, she found shelter in an abandoned house—only to discover she wasn’t alone. There’s a child locked inside. A ghostly presence tied to the house and its dark secrets. As Clara unravels the mystery, she learns that her family is deeply entwined with the forest’s haunting legacy—a legacy marked by betrayal, curses, and guardianship passed through bloodlines. What happened generations ago to unleash the forest’s wrath? Why is Clara the one the curse has chosen now? And what horrors await her in the heart of the forest, where the curse must be confronted? Dare to enter the shadows of the forest? Discover the truth in this gripping tale of suspense, mystery, and courage.

It's a prologue.

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.

The Crown of Star. A mighty artifact that symbolizes the Divine Federations might across the galaxies. Gone. Missing. The Colony Planets region is on the brink of disaster after the uprising in the Federation. But that won't stop Leonard Haravok from seeking his revenge even if it comes at the expense of the Divine Federation. Meanwhile on a distant planet, millions of light years away from the Federation, a young woman is about to endeavor on a great journey as the planet undergoes a transformative event. An event that might be linked to her past and her family.

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!!! }

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."

Hey there, unlucky mortal! Welcome to 123 Serene Grove Lane, a place so legendary, so magical, and so ABSOLUTELY AMAZING that only a chosen few ever hear about it. And by "chosen few," I mean people who trip over random portals or get lost after making terrible life decisions. I'm IMP, "KING OF IMPS", the REAL STAR of this story. Forget the humans forget the moody demons, forget the boring heroes. This book I WROTE IT. It's about me, my glorious misadventures, and how I heroically survive. living with my boss, the incredible-yet-insufferable Xier. She's an artist. A sorceress. And somehow, despite my best efforts, still manages to keep her house standing. We also have Kevin, a VERY CONFUSED but disturbingly kind human carpenter who rents a room here (the biggest mistake of his life, btw). He's strong enough to build furniture with his bare hands, but soft enough to blush when Xier looks his way. Hilarious. He seither doomed... or already in too deep. Now, life at 123 Serene Grove Lane is NOT your typical "dark magic and world-ending prophecies" nonsense. BORING! We've got magic gardens that gossip when the wind blows, enchanted baths that refuse to drain properly, and random imp parties that definitely DON'T NEED PERMISSION. Expect heated arguments, accidental seductions, and AWKWARDLY INTENSE moments involving forbidden drinks. mysterious contracts, and questionable house rules. Do I care? Nope. I'm too busy being FABULOUS. Why read this Because you need a break from gloomy heroes and brooding prophecies. You need magic, mischief, and PASSIONATE CHAOS. You need ME. So. stop pretending you' re too busy. Open this book, join the fun, and remember everything here is MY IDEA. You're welcome.

The house of secrets

Once, in Izaraath, there was peace, hope and balance. Until there was not. The land was engulfed by war, ruled by primitive creatures, and distorted in chaos. And when the world split into two vast continents, a Great Storm wrought down. Now, once every five hundred years, a Great Storm cleanses the world, killing great numbers and being brought by none other than the StormBringer. So when Jilton Novice, a poor boy from the North, discovers his destiny of bringing the new storm cycle, he sets out with his beguiling servants to gain this ancient power. But all is not what it seems, not anymore. For now, there is betrayal. There is deceit, greed, and an error in the cycle. And In the face of the storm, stands a rebellious mage, a young girl, and a scholar greedy for redemption. In the face of the storm, the wrong man is given the fate of the world. And beneath the world itself, lies the chaos the world held in forgotten chains, and its readiness to finally leech through.

"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.

When seventeen year-old Whisky and his classmates are kidnapped and trapped in an abandoned warehouse, they're forced to participate in a twisted game of survival. With no escape and no mercy, they must fight each other to stay alive. As alliances are formed and broken, Whisky must confront his darkest fears and confront the true nature of humanity. But in this deadly arena, can anyone be trusted? With each passing day, the stakes grow higher, and the body count rises. Will Whisky emerge victorious, or become the next victim between the 'Cries of Rebels? Blood, Sweat and Tears: The Price of Freedoom!!!

"Tower of Heaven" In a universe that spans across unimaginable distances, the Tower of Heaven stands as a colossal structure that binds countless realms and races. It is said to hold the key to ultimate power, but only the most adaptable can ascend its endless floors. For thousands of years, only a handful of Rankers have managed to conquer its challenges, while the rest are trapped in its endless cycle. As the protagonist begins their ascent, they uncover secrets hidden deep within the Tower. The organization that selects the greatest Rankers and takes them beyond the Tower claims to offer freedom, but their true motives are shrouded in mystery. Along the way, the protagonist discovers that their parents, once powerful figures in this world, vanished under strange circumstances, leaving behind a cryptic message about the Tower’s true purpose. Now, the protagonist must navigate a world filled with gods, demons, and hidden bloodlines, all while unraveling the mystery of the Tower and their family’s legacy. But as they rise higher, they begin to realize that the Tower is more than just a test—it is a prison, and escape may not be as simple as it seems. Can the protagonist break free of the Tower’s control, or will they become another soul trapped in the endless cycle of power and sacrifice?

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.

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?

What remains when gods die? Memory or Madness? Some things take aeons to come together. Some curses cannot be broken. Some people cannot avoid their fate. In a world where magic is a gift many fear and few possess, no one remembers why they used to fear the night. Myra Tamon is a detective in the Borderline Division, specializing in cases that cannot be explained through rational means. Her disdain for magic is tested 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.

In a vast valley of a European country, who will be able to decipher all the mysteries? Who can find answers in the deepest shadows? Alain Griffin awakens in this world to try to decipher the mysteries and to understand the reason for his mysterious awakening in this world.

The Crown of Star. A mighty artifact that symbolizes the Divine Federations might across the galaxies. Gone. Missing. The Colony Planets region is on the brink of disaster after the uprising in the Federation. Meanwhile on a distant planet, millions of light years away from the Federation, a young woman awakens a power meant only for the chosen. Now begins her journey of self-discovery and growth as she learns the truth behind her otherworldly power and how it connects to the mystery of the Universe. _________________________________________________________________________ So I have decided to rewrite the series from the beginning in order to correct some mistakes and straighten the story as much as possible. Some changes might occur but overall most of the plot will be the same. It's just me removing and adding some stuff to the story in order to make it better.

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