"Shadow Files: Scout and Helen's Chronicles" unfolds the gripping tales of two intrepid investigators, Scout and Helen, as they embark on a series of paranormal... more>> escapades. Working within the mysterious realm of government assignments, they navigate through enigmatic cases that blur the lines between the natural and supernatural. Join them in their relentless pursuit of truth as they uncover the secrets concealed within the shadow files, revealing a world where the paranormal meets government intrigue. Brace yourself for a thrilling journey through uncharted territories where each case brings them closer to the heart of mysterious occurrences and the shadows that conceal them. <<less

... I walked into the kitchen barefoot to have a drink of water, wearing only a pair of panties and my sleep shirt, a large t-shirt that reaches down to my knees.... more>>

I uncapped the bottle of the chilled water to drink directly from it, only to someone clear their throat to notify me of their presence. Out of reflex, I turned rapidly and pour out the content of the bottle I was holding, almost emptying it at the intruder.

The intruder —a male intruder to be specific —hissed in reaction to the cold effect of the chilled water, I was almost befuddled, because my brain was tricked by the exquisite beauty and handsomeness of this person, I mentally smacked my brain to think normally.

I then tried screaming, but the person was quick to react, covering my mouth with the big palm of his hand, I was almost drooling, because of the close proximity and the cologne he was wearing was quite enticing, my next reaction was to kick him in the groin, which I succeeded to the point.

The man toppled-over with a Yelp because of the pain he was in from my kick, I took an escape, practically flying my way up the stairs to my room, then locking the door behind me ...

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Leah Henderson ends up becoming roommate with her best-friend's stepbrother. Their first encounter as roomies wasn't conducive, especially for Peter O'Brien.
Will they be able to put that behind them and become the best of roommates?
How about their claims, that they are just roommates? is that actually what they are or are they more than that?
Find out!

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cover image: Kenny Eliason

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Unbeknownst to a detective on vacation, he falls down a staircase of disaster as his life begins to take form in the shape of desperation... more>> surrounded by guilt. Police work had been bothering him for a time beyond recognition. And now he is about to face the greatest emotional challenges he'd never dreamed of. <<less

In the heart of Dark Wells, Dr. Everhart and Dr. Thorne, along with a mysterious old man, unraveled the secrets of a lighthouse that was... more>> more than it seemed. They discovered the existence of a malevolent multiversal entity lurking beneath the sea, threatening their world. Joining the Orders of Shadow, they dedicated themselves to mastering sorcery, alchemy, and science to confront this cosmic danger. When a crow signaled the entity's return, they prepared to defend their reality. Their journey had evolved from archaeology into a battle against cosmic shadows, a quest to protect their loved ones, and a commitment to safeguard their world from the ancient evil that sought to consume it. <<less

It follows the unsuspecting life of Melissa Thompson, a young woman seeking therapy to overcome her smoking addiction. Little does she know that her therapist, Dr. Eleanor Turner, and a vengeful tycoon named Victor Kane have woven an intricate web of manipulation around her.... more>>

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One day, a day like any other, the world collapsed.
When things that should have stayed in the past and dreams best left forgotten are uncovered, desolation shall quake.
The veil separating fiction from reality pulled apart at the advent of another supreme existence's birth.
A being born of an offer between the oldest and strongest of all fantasy, shall weep tears of blood at the ones lost due to her own ascendance.
May the advent of The First ring out across the entire world, for the bringer of fantasy has arrived.
The Bleeding Crown shall have a new member soon.
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Little side note here. Trauma warning, and other content warnings that you should... more>> probably be weary of. This story, while a romance, is dark.
Updates every FRIDAY and SUNDAY unless I just don't get editing done. Then it will only be a Friday Upload
Read only on Scribble Hub or Royal Road

Don't forget to rate if you like the story and leave a comment. I really like reading people's theories or speculations. <<less

The story begins with Alex, a seasoned 4Chan user and investigative journalist, stumbling upon a video titled "Shadows of Power: Unmasking Government Secrets." As the video vanishes, leaving behind only cryptic captions, Alex and the online community embark on an exhilarating quest to decode a conspiracy that transcends the boundaries of the visible world.... more>>

From dimly lit rooms where faceless figures engage in clandestine meetings to the echoing hum of whispers and barely audible murmurs, readers are drawn into a world veiled in secrecy. The captions, like breadcrumbs, guide the journey, leading the characters into the heart of a power struggle within the government's echelons.

As the investigation intensifies, the novel seamlessly blends the digital and real worlds, as the 4Chan community dives deeper into the mystery. With the video removed, the online forum transforms from a space of internet banter to a serious arena of uncovering the truth. Some users, having downloaded the video before its disappearance, become the key to resuming the investigation.

"Viral Deception" delves into the intricacies of every frame, every pixel, and every comment, creating a virtual marketplace of ideas teeming with speculation and conjecture. Alex's journey unfolds not only in the digital tapestry but also in the tangible consequences that ripple through the physical world.

The novel invites readers to question the nature of power, confront the secrets that lie hidden in the periphery, and unravel a conspiracy that challenges the very fabric of reality.

"Viral Deception" is a pulse-pounding thriller that explores the intersections of power, secrecy, and the relentless pursuit of the unknown. Are you ready to lift the veil and confront the shadows within?

Author's Notes:
I had a dream. I'll convert that inti a story. Surely that will work out, right? <<less

In a world shaken by a mysterious cosmic event, the sun fades, replaced by a blood moon's eerie glow. Meet Jake, a skilled fighter with a hidden past. Reluctantly leading a group, he sets out to unravel the secrets of an ancient temple that might bring back the light lost to the blood moon.... more>>

Facing strange creatures and rival survivor groups, Jake learns about the cosmic disturbance and his own destiny. His team includes a tech-savvy friend, a quiet scientist, and a nomadic warrior, each with their own tales.

Together, they journey through dangerous landscapes, battle tough leaders, and challenge a desperate government. Jake's fighting skills, combined with his friends' unique abilities, become humanity's last hope in a world overshadowed by the haunting blood moon.

"Crimson Eclipse Chronicles" weaves a gripping tale of resilience, blending martial arts, science fiction, and apocalyptic drama, all under the mysterious glow of the blood moon. <<less

His mind is hollow, suddenly waking up in the dark. Once he broke out of the darkness only to find himself lying in the casket, a fragment of his memory recovers, leaving him with more questions than answers. Another memory forced into his head concluded he was in the body of a former well-known local. Instructs to find the conical hat and the katana at the local's house. What would the conical hat and the katana bring for the man? Why is he alive again after all this time? What will the world reveal to him as he strives for answers?... more>>

CoL will be divided into three sagas(three parts) with part 2 being the main focus.

[Part 1]: Chapters 1-10

[Part 2]: Chapter 11.I -

The story first updates on RoyalRoad.com under username DanielLetarus(Dtong1999) before SH.
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/76947/crippling-of-longhun-semi-litrpg-epic-fantasy <<less

First four chapters of novel posted here for free---... more>>

Louisville community college professor Jared Longley had grown comfortable with his life and was excited to start a new chapter in love. But a regular guy in everyday America getting to keep his seemingly mundane life is dependent upon the odds working as they normally do. Odds are that one won’t become intertwined with dangerous mobsters when performing, routine, everyday tasks. But it does happen. Jared discovers what happens when the odds work against him and dark forces work to rob him of the life he took for granted.
As he hides for his life from these mobsters, Jared must rely upon unlikely sources of assistance to scrap to get his life back. He must grapple with who gets hurt and what gets lost along the way to save one’s self…even if one deserves to be saved. The first volume of the crime novel series The Ville looks at the fight that one man must put up to maintain an average American life and the toll that comes from this fight. <<less

A world that has a mystery story in it, there is one organization that plays an important role in detecting and analyzing mysterious movements in... more>> this world. M.A.D is an organization that aims to analyze anomalies in the world, every year M.A.D always recruits students in the world to go directly to the place where the anomaly is found. There are five students who were recruited to directly analyze the existence of the anomaly located at the North Pole, the five selected students named Jaya Kusuma, Yume Aoi, Zhang Heng, Khalee Raj and Lisa Pedraza.
In this expedition Yume is also looking for information about her father who disappeared 20 years ago where yume's father was also one of the people chosen by M.A.D to analyze the anomaly in the north pole, yume believes that her father is still alive and survived for 20 years in the cold place. <<less

the story is about Joe who is ordinary guy and Calvin who is great businessman and is people's man where takes stand when his people... more>> face problem and helps them and gains more rivals. Both Joe and Calvin fall in love with each other. As Joe moves to Calvin house and learns many things about Calvin and will be in a situation whether he is correct to Calvin, as he will be in life and death situation. will Joe stays him to protect from rivals? or leaves him. <<less

The only constant in Hide’s life was his favourite drink at the pub. Attractive broads and money in Yorkshire came and went, but it was nothing more than a dull existence. None of them were Makhi.... more>>

Charming, driven, and confident, the ideal qualifications for employment away for the smoggy city—and Hide. When that job came into their lives, Makhi left. The country moved on.

But not him.

His only lead was the shy, strange young man, Loukas Asbjorn. However, the more he learned about the youthful aristocrat, the more he could not help but be charmed by his sweet personality and growing sadistic tendancies

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The following series is censored. To read the full novella which includes illustration please use the following links to purchase the series either on itch.io or any book app. Don't be afraid to leave a review.

Can Be bought via the links below

ON AMAZON:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C74MBDGG

IN NON AMAZON FORMATE

https://laughing-goat-studios.itch.io/your-cup-of-absinthe

Cover and art created by Bittersweettaste
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Alexa Rey is way too smart for school – and for the crooks, cops, and corporate creeps who are out to get her.

She is married to a handsome Prince, but her father-in-law is a Dark Lord.

In the bustling city of Neo-Tokyo, where shadows conceal both secrets and sins, lurks a mysterious detective known as the "Enigma Weaver." His true identity remains shrouded, a ghostly figure in the world of criminals and lawbreakers. Renowned for his unparalleled intellect and cunning, he operates in the twilight zone between righteousness and deception, seeking the truth through elaborate and cunning traps.... more>>

To hire the Enigma Weaver's services, one must be prepared to part with a hefty sum of $1000. It's a price the wicked and corrupt willingly pay to keep their dark deeds hidden, unaware that they are walking straight into a web of their own making. Each case becomes a labyrinth of puzzles and illusions, skillfully woven by the master detective, leading the culprits down a path of their own undoing.

However, amidst this enigmatic existence, there lies a peculiar exception to the Weaver's rule. A young woman named Ami, whose captivating innocence and purity have managed to touch the heart of this enigmatic figure. Unbeknownst to the world, she holds the key to unlocking the Weaver's compassion. As childhood friends, their bond runs deep, and for her, he takes on any case free of charge, standing as her protector in a world of shadows.

As the Weaver tackles seemingly impossible cases, each more intricate and perilous than the last, a mysterious organization casts its ominous shadow over Neo-Tokyo. With each revelation, the threads of deception begin to tighten around the Weaver, hinting at a connection between the organization and the secrets of his past. <<less

A student named Septo who harbors deep emotion which he believes an anger is seeking revenge to his former bullies in the past. As he plots his revenge against them, he becomes increasingly distant and cold, shutting himself off from everyone in his class.... more>>

Unbeknownst to Septo, he remains unaware of the futility of seeking revenge. He now plans to involve one of his classmates, hoping it will bring excitement and potentially change something.

As the story unfolds, Septo's single-minded pursuit of revenge clashes with unexpected revelations, leading him to question the true worth of his actions. <<less

A collection of drabbles set in the Lancer RPG universe.

#PsychologicalThriller
#NoFL/NoRomance
Is it a rock or is it a lobster? Let's introduce a third option: you are on drugs. Jack has been since the day he was born. Reality is a waltz. If you don't want the music to stop, you need to follow the steps. The moment you cause a collision, it's over. ... more>>

Except Jack is not bound to reality, the drugs enabled him and a select few to break free and change their venue.

License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0
Cover: Adapted from picture taken by Magnus Kjærgaard in La Jolla, California. Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic <<less

Araki Ryota, a 16-year-old boy, is involuntarily drawn into an experiment called D.R.E.A.M. There, participants can remember and control their actions in dreams with the help of a pill provided by DreamLink Corp and the company promises the participants/dreamers to grant their wishes if they take part in the experiment. ... more>>

Inside the dream, Araki soon realizes that the experiment is a deadly game where participants must face life-or-death trials.The senses are shared with their real bodies so pain inflicted in dreams can be transmitted to their real bodies,putting their lives at risk.The company promises to grant the wish of the sole survivor who passes all the trials and survives.

Araki must find a way to survive, uncover the real motive behind the experiment,and escape the twisted reality within dreams where one's mankind and humanity are tested in a world where people deceive and betray,and allies becomes their ultimate foes. <<less

Chen Wenjing likes to play escape rooms as a hobby.... more>>

Suddenly, he was brought into a real-life escape room and forced to become an anchor on a certain nightmare live broadcast.

Ghosts? Monsters?

Who cares about all that!? The live chat is king!

Please the audience, grab many donations.
Sell as much meng as possible!

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Live Chat: ??? What’s going on??? Why is our family’s Wenjing being chased by the big boss???

Chen Wenjing: Did I provoke the big boss somehow?

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The big boss: It turns out that I like cute things very much.

*selling meng = acting cute
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In an alternate universe, nearly 20 years since the solar flare wiped out roughly half of the civilization on Earth, so humanity was forced to innovate to survive this catastrophe's after-effects. The whole world agrees that they never want to relive the events of a disaster-related to events nearly twenty years ago.... more>>

The optimism is under threat when one man, Damion Aetos, a high-rank employee of a technical company, deals with an incident that causes him to merge with an alien artificial intelligence, Helix. His newfound powers gained from the incident allows him to embark on a journey to find the causes of why Helix arrived on Earth and how that incident caused him to be a target at home and from threats in outer space. The journey reveals such complexity, and Earth might be hiding something that could prevent such tragedy like from twenty years prior, bringing a new era.

At least ~1-2 chapters a week
~1500 to 4000 approximate words a chapter
I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com under username DanielLetarus(Dtong1999)

The characters and events in the story are entirely fictitious. Any similarity to actual events is purely coincidental. <<less

Siblings Chris and Liah Mitchells already rocky relationship is put to the test when they, and their loved ones, get tangled up in a strange series of murders on a drive home one night. ... more>>

The following ordeal that sends one of them into a spiral of madness, drug abuse and suicidal tendencies. While the other forms a partnership with a suspicious cop who is always around the corner.

Can they solve the murders, confront their trauma's and repair their relationship?
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Work in Progress. Will try to upload new chapters frequently, but no promises, y'know, life and stuff

Also, this is my first story. Not using that as an excuse to get you to go easy on me. In fact, feedback is greatly appreciated either or not you keep reading. You can grow if you are afraid of failing. <<less

An anthology of short stories about the absurd, the horrifying and the unfulfilled. Written where the waking and the dreaming world meet. Altered bodies, altered... more>> psyches and altered realities.
Not all tags apply to all stories. Some of them deal with violence, gore, body horror, altered consciousness and identity death. Proceed with caution. <<less

Ethan, the protagonist, is a young intelligent child whose mother abandoned him and his father when he was five years old and never send them... more>> a single letter. Ethan's father know where she lives, but he refuses to allow Ethan to meet her. Ethan persuaded his father to let him meet her one day, but his father was always busy with his business and had to depart before Ethan could meet his mother. He did, however, pledge to see Rebecca, Ethan's mother, as soon as he returned. His father would return in three months, so Ethan went to live in the orphanage where his father had given charitable contributions. Ethan and his orphanage friends, Teivel and Keira, have been friends with since Ethan had been 6 years old. Things were normal until a young teen kid was discovered dead a day after Ethan had fought him. Mysterious and deadly events occurred one after the other, and it appears that Eli, Ethan's nanny whom he loved as a mother, was involved in a negative way, as was Teivel... <<less