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Horror stories written by Joseph Kohtz The Spooky Halloween Sleepover in The Haunted Woods: After a few of their friends go missing, a group of kids investigates The Dead Woods to find them. While there, they run into monsters and ghosts that pick them off. Since their friends are disappearing, they decide to have a sleepover in the haunted woods until they find them, but they soon all go missing after the hauntings intensify. Fear Itself: After being told a ghost story around the campfire, a group of kids attending the camp becomes terrified as ghosts and monsters haunt the camp and the surrounding forest. They become afraid of it, but some initially think it's all a prank by one of the counselors, even when the campers and counselors start to get picked off one by one. Even though things look bad, some campers still think it's a fraud, at least until things get worse. The longer they stay and ignore the ghosts' warnings, the worse the hauntings become. Then they become convinced and start to get scared out of their wits. The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On Halloween, a group of kids decides to venture inside an old, abandoned mansion to see if it's haunted, only to be scared out of their wits by all sorts of monsters and ghosts. While inside, the kids meet a talking cat and a jack-o-lantern who try to protect them from the spirits and convince one of them to read a spell from a book to banish the ghosts. Return to The Ghoulish Haunted Mansion: On a field trip, Susan Piper takes her class to The Wellington Mansion and tells how it was haunted before she banished the ghosts a decade ago on Halloween, with the help of her friends. She also told her class how to re-haunt the house and warned them not to do so. The next day, on Halloween, six of Susan's students enter the mansion, bring the ghosts and monsters back, and get scared out of their wits. Jack, the jack-o-lantern who knew their teacher, protects them with help from Alvin, the ghost puppy, and tries to convince Victoria to read the same spell Susan read when she was in the mansion to get rid of the ghosts.

Zen came to the East-Wing Warriors Academy during his mandatory cooldown period. After years as a war veteran in a world of elemental warfare, the cost of a choice he had made was finally catching up to his body. The choice to become the one this cruel world could always rely on to hold the line when everything else was failing. The very power that gave him the ability to protect others was also taking away his time. Something he had already made peace with. His journey wasn't over yet — not until he had every Authority he was looking for. But he needed to find the people he could pass it on to before the journey ended. Fallen Elementals is an anime-style slow-burn character tragedy about what happens when the strongest person in the room is also the one dying fastest. Expect: • Long-term storytelling. • Character and group dynamics. • Occasional slice of life and comedy. • Ensemble POV & Found family.

What do we all seek after a long day? Some may say wealth, others comfort… perhaps the embrace of a lover or the warmth of laughter among friends. Yet when everything is stripped away, there is one thing every living being longs for: Rest. To lie upon a soft bed, wrap ourselves in warmth, close our eyes, and surrender to the tranquility of sleep, hoping for blissful dreams to carry us away from the cruelty of reality. But what if sleep was the crueler reality? What if every time your eyes closed, you were dragged into another world? A world not of wonder, but of nightmares. A place where monsters hunt you endlessly and even rest itself becomes impossible. At first, it may sound like fantasy. Another world? An adventure? The dream of every reader. But think deeper. If you spend the day surviving one harsh world, only to spend the night surviving another… then when do you truly rest? When do you heal? When do you live? Such is the fate of Prince Idel . A frail, exhausted royal who wanders the Dream Realm every night for eternity. In one world, he is misunderstood. In the other, he is hated. Author note; - This novel, seniors, is a progression fantasy as well as LitRPG. with the latter being centered around three major characters( Mc not included) -to get more info about the world, power systems and the like, hit my Tic tok( Kairos Caelin) https://vm.tiktok.com/ZS92ku3TGugtN-2aGQj/

Cultivators must unite when an enemy arises and threatens to destroy the world. Walk through the story of Haoming and his figures out his new potential and learns how to navigate the world of cultivation and defeats a looming threat. !!! This fiction is only inspired by Chinese cultivation and Chinese culture. I am in no way Chinese and I mean no disrespect. Please correct me if you find any aspects of this story wrong or disrespectful. !!! Changing name from The Shen Demon to Finding The Red Dragon. A heads up if you have read the original, I have changed a lot about this story and I will be working on updating the changes throughout the next few days. Please stay tuned!! (September 18, 2026) - LGBT Content - Violence - Major and Minor character deaths -Some spicy scenes ;) Release times TBD!

Xu Yang died.At least,that was supposed to be the end.When he opened his eyes again,he found himself lying in a cold forest,his body covered in wet black fur.He tried to move,but froze when he saw four small paws in front of him.He was a cat.Not just any black cat—a low-level cat demon inside a cultivation novel he had once read. A novel he never finished. Before Xu Yang can even process his new life,a cold voice suddenly sounds in his head. [System activated.] "...What?" [Host has been assigned nine lives.] Xu Yang blinks. [These lives are not blessings.] His smile disappears. "...What do you mean?" [Every life has a destined death.] "Excuse me?" [Death is mandatory.] Xu Yang stares into the distance. "Then why give me nine lives?!" [You may ask again after your first death.] "That's even worse!" And that's how Xu Yang discovers his new life comes with one very unfair condition: He is not allowed to live. Every life has a different path.Every death brings him closer to something he cannot yet understand.And every time he awakens again,the world changes in ways that shouldn't be possible. People forget him. Memories disappear. Events occur that were never written in the novel. Even the System begins behaving strangely. [Warning.] [Original storyline deviation detected.] "Can you fix it?" [No.] "Can you tell me what's happening?" [No.] "Then what are you useful for?" [Survival assistance.] "I'm starting to dislike you." [Acknowledged.] Unfortunately,the System is the least of Xu Yang's problems. The cultivation world is full of sects that hunt demons,immortals who hide their own secrets,and forces that seem to know more about his fate than he does. And somewhere along the way,Xu Yang realizes something is terribly wrong. His deaths aren't random. Someone or something is making sure each life ends exactly when it should.But fate makes one mistake.It leaves Xu Yang with the ability to choose what he does before he dies.So he starts changing things.One small choice then another.Until the story he once knew becomes unrecognizable. And the System gives him a final warning: [Host.] [You were never supposed to survive this long.] Xu Yang looks at the road ahead. "Then I guess Heaven should have written a better ending." Nine lives.Death is guaranteed. But Xu Yang has never been very good at following rules. First time writing fantasy story! Hope you enjoy:)

I am practing my attention span through the continued practice of writing consciously rather than on autopilot about the imaginative world I immerse myself in without rushing myself to explain the details until I can maintain complete empathy throughout an entire meditative session. Each chapter is the length of an entire session, and each progress made in the story for each session will vary depending on how long it takes for me to immerse myself into the moments I write about. Sometimes, I may even repeat some events for the sake of entertaining myself, which that too will be rewritten to include the slight variations to the story, rather than going back and editing what was already written. Think of this as a progress tracker for my own personal use here on Webnovel, rather than a traditional story that’s well thought out.

A businesswoman who has been hurt by people around her and closes off her heart. A bad boy who treats women like clothes in his closet. A story of an affection so deep that the waves of life couldn't stop it. How would this story unravel?

The story of a mighty man who fell but had the strength to stand up once more.

What is the story of the average, nobody, Night City Street Punk? One who doesn't aspire to status and fame but rather laughs at and spits on the idea. What are their drives? How do they go about surviving... navigating Night City and it's climb? Their aspirations... Their romances...Their stories.... could never compare to that of a true Night City Legend....... could it? This is a Cyberpunk Noir Original FanFic Novel

What if you were given the chance to travel… not to one world, but to countless worlds? Worlds where light and darkness clash, where mercy and cruelty walk side by side. This is what happened to Arthur Narin. An assassin who spent his life drenched in blood and betrayal, knowing nothing but killing and survival. Until one ordinary day, he found himself surrounded by enemies who had come to end him. He did not run. He did not tremble. He smiled… and fought until his final breath. But death was not the end. It was the beginning. From that moment on, his journey through other worlds began — a journey filled with pain, conflict and choices that would determine whether he would remain the monster he once was… or become something entirely different.

Zephyr spent his entire life trying his hardest, only to be told that he was worthless. To his own family, he was nothing more than an embarrassment—a useless failure, a disgrace they would rather hide from the world than acknowledge as their own. With his eyes gone, he had long since accepted that this was all his life would ever be. But everything changed when he awakened as an SSS-Rank Esper and met Lucien O'Connell. The man who became his salvation. But Lucien knew something Zephyr didn't. He was nothing more than a side character who died in the original story. ------------- ------------- Note: The cover is not mine. All credits go to the owner. If he/she wants me to remove it, just ring me up in the comment section.

The universe did not give me a second chance. It gave me a trade. I was bred to be a sacrifice. I was burned alive by the people I loved most. I came back from the ash to reclaim my life, my title, and a power that should have stayed buried. The betrayal is finished. The divorce is final . I am no longer the girl they can cage. But the cost of my freedom was higher than I imagined. The one ally I trusted has vanished. He left a crumbling empire and a hole in my world I cannot fill. The wards protecting my kingdom are failing. I have eight months to reach the final trial or watch everything I fought for collapse. I have to do it under the shadow of the Crown Prince. Thalion thinks I am a monster. He does not trust my blood, my smiles, or my intentions. He is my mandatory escort because he does not trust anyone else to watch me. He is there to document every slip. He is there to decipher the dangerous secret I am hiding. Eight months with a man who watches me with cold, calculated suspicion. The way he looks at me when the shadows grow long is not just wariness. It is a hunger that threatens to burn us both down. I am playing a new game now. This time, I am the one holding the torch. Regression | Enemies-to-Lovers | Forced Proximity | Slow Burn | Political Intrigue | R18 ________________________________________ Note to Readers: This is the second book of Crown of Ash and Bonds and an entry in The Soulfire Chronicles. This volume is currently ongoing. Because it follows the direct consequences of the first book, you must start the journey with Book 1: The Rise of the Flamebearer. For the full history of the pyre and the betrayal that started it all, the beginning of Seraphina's journey is available now .

Caius Turner, an ordinary civilian with a curious spirit, gets unintentionally lured into a complex web of intrigue and crime during a night at the prestigious Velvet Moon Club in the enigmatic city of Noirhaven. Isabella, the intriguing nightclub singer, dies tragically, putting a cloud over the once-vivacious environment. Caius finds enmeshed in a labyrinth of suspicion and secret. Caius navigates the dark waters of the Velvet Moon, seeking answers with other citizens pulled into the unfolding drama as the story unfolds, and relationships form and shatter among the people. The club transforms into the smallest part of Noirhaven, revealing dark history and unspoken vendettas.

"His father taught him to never yield. The heavens taught him otherwise. Gen is the son of the Invincible Immortal Jiang, raised on absolute power and absolute pride. In a world where cultivators command reality through the six Wheels of Destiny, Gen's unbreakable will made him a prodigy—and a fool." "When celestial enforcers descend to punish humanity's arrogance, Gen's world of security shatters in a single day. Cast into a desperate five-year mission to prevent annihilation, he charges forward like the arrogant genius he's always been—turning allies into enemies, pushing his closest friend Liang into the arms of the corrupt Dark Wheels, and treating the end of the world as his personal proving ground." "A duel with A being that should have killed him. A betrayal that cuts deeper than any blade. A defeat so complete it cracks his soul in ways cultivation cannot heal. For the first time in his life, Gen can't fight his way out."

Shin Kinghad was a kid who had been abducted and trained by a powerful underworld organization since he was three years old. After six years, he was rescued by the Special Forces during their operation against that organization and was adopted by the captain of the Special Forces. Since then, he treated the son and daughter of the captain as his own brother and sister. Years later, he joined the greatest VRMMORPG of all time, [Destiny's Fate] online, due to repeated invitations from his brother. He creates havoc inside the game as he climbs his way from being a beginner player to a peak-class expert. But as he grew up, he became curious about his real identity and his biological parents. He tried to investigate it with the help of his brother and best friend. And after discovering his real background, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and stood at the peak of the world using his Martial-Art Skills and Mentalism Techniques. https://discord.gg/km5mppvWcm

"What is in this egg?" asked a person wearing a rice hat, who was holding a golden egg that was glowing a soft warm light. "Currently, nothing much, but a new life. But when older and fully grown it will be the first source dragon, to ever hatch from the powers of each source dragon." explained a silver, golden dragon looking down at the person wearing the rice hat. Who looked up, amazed by this news. "I take it the reason you are letting me even hold it, is because you require help?" the person asked. The dragon chuckled a bit at the person's question. "Yes, while it's still an egg, it is very vulnerable and should it get in the wrongs hands, they might try and use its powers or even take it from it which would kill it. That is why we are asking you, First Spinjitzu Master, to take it and keep it safe, and out of harms way until it has hatched and been able to grow." said the dragon. The First Spinjitzu Master looked back at the egg in his hands as he felt a small movement from it, a soft smile grew on his face at that. "Don't worry, I'll keep it safe from any danger, you have my word Source Dragon of Balance. I'll even have someone help with put a spell on this little one, so most of its powers are locked away until it is ready." Original from Wattpad Discord: https://discord.gg/HfcEVXGahr

Thirty years after the glorious defeat of the Empire of Castela in 1871, the world is still in its recovering state, yet cold against one another is inevitable. ​One of the main protagonists of the story, Manabu Satoshi, raised in Feropia, unintentionally gets caught up in a strange serial killer case ‘Mr. Santa’ after the death of his close friend. He later finds himself in an unfortunate situation where the world began to reveal itself: LUCIFER DOES NOT REPRESENT US.

Sagiri was never meant to exist. After his entire clan was wiped out he is the only surviving member and the last keeper yet he doesn't remember. Raised in secrecy and sent to Galka War Academy, he survives among boys trained to kill, endure, and obey. While others rely on strength and discipline, Sagiri carries something older. an echo that sharpens his senses, bends his body, and slowly erodes his humanity. The Echo is the legacy of the N’garu, a legendary clan erased from the world in a single night. They were warriors who could slip between moments, speak to the shadows of the past, and reshape fate with a thought. Their extinction was celebrated across the tribes. Their return is feared more than war. Sagiri carries the last spark of their power. A whispering presence tied to his heartbeat. A force that chooses its own master. But when he crosses paths with Lira, a girl unknowingly created to kill him, the Echo reacts violently breaking the barrier meant to forget and he remembers. Visions flood his mind. Forgotten beings turn their eyes. And the world begins to shift around him. The South wants to crown him. The North wants to erase him. The Echo within him wants something else entirely. And it has finally awakened. https://discord.gg/gMa9tend

Owned In The Shadows (The Kallias Dynasty - Book 1): A Forbidden Best Friend's Dad Age-Gap Romance An elite, high-angst MM billionaire age-gap romance about past obsessions, dangerous secrets, and the line between protection and possession. Book 1 of The Kallias Dynasty Three years ago on the Spanish coast, a single night altered the trajectory of two lives. For Hero, penniless and drowning in the wreckage of his late father’s debts, the enigmatic stranger on the luxury yacht was an escape—a temporary reprieve from a crushing reality. For Maximilian Kallias, a shipping magnate who built an empire on cold precision and ruthless control, the quiet, captivating boy was a rare, dangerous lapse in judgment. Before the sun rose over Puerto Banús, Maximilian vanished, leaving Hero with nothing but a phantom memory and a quiet ache that time couldn't dull. Now twenty-two and rebuilding his life on a scholarship, Hero believes the past is buried. When his closest friend, Elias, invites him to spend the summer at the Kallias family’s private estate in the Hamptons, it feels like a glimpse into a world Hero was never meant to inhabit. Then a brutal coastal storm strays him off course, stranding him before he reaches the gates. And the man who steps out of the shadow to pull him from the deluge isn't a stranger. It’s Maximilian. Powerful, possessive, and wearing a platinum wedding band, the billionaire head of the Kallias empire isn't just Hero’s elusive host. He is his best friend's father—and the man who took his heart three years ago. Trapped together as state authorities shut down the roads, the forced proximity pulls old embers into a suffocating fire. To Maximilian, coincidences do not exist; suspicious of Hero's sudden presence in his son's life, his instinct is to protect his family at all costs. Yet the intense, dark gravity pulling him toward Hero remains untouched by time. Bound by duty, separated by age and wealth, and hunted by the secrets they keep, staying apart is the only logical choice. But in the quiet isolation of the storm, logic is the first thing to burn. OWNED IN THE SHADOWS is Book 1 of The Kallias Dynasty series. It is an ongoing sequential story featuring Hero and Maximilian. Their journey begins here and continues in Part 2. Intended for mature readers.