curses in fiction

The one who expels and curses evil spirits is known as a Forbidden Master... Cen Dongsheng was reborn. His soul came from the future in eight years, an era where ghosts and malevolent gods roamed, and individuals known as 'prohibition master' ruled over modern society. Now, however, the world was still on the cusp of a night filled with great upheaval and rising dark undercurrents. But he was a cautious and prudent fellow, aware of his own mediocrity. The first thing he thought of after being reborn was to find a powerful patron, and he pursued this endeavor thoroughly and successfully. Except for one issue. His powerful patrons all seemed to be out of their minds, as they... would fight among themselves. 'Stop fighting! If you've got to fight, take it outside, okay? Don't tear down the house!' 'Forget it, just come back... Destroying the house is still better than destroying the world...'

WPC APRIL WINNER 2024 Orion had worked hard his whole life, but success always eluded him. He couldn’t cross the threshold that required him to and got plunged into the abyss of despair because of it. However, life gave everyone a second chance. Orion also got one, and he put his soul and sweat on it, but he still failed to grasp that chance. As a result, he died. But when he thought it was all over for him, he found himself reincarnated in the world of fantasy, where every individual boasted super talents and devastating curses on themselves. He also had a talent, but he didn’t know what to make of it as his talent was “Copy Curse.” He could only copy other people’s curses. “Why? Why, god, why? Why do you have to reincarnate me and give me this shitty talent?” As if God had heard his plea, something appeared in his field of vision. [Congratulation to the host for awakening the system.] [Talent: Copy Curse — Host can copy other people’s curses.] [Curse: Null Body — Host’s body can’t feel mana because of this body.] “What the hell! My talent is already shit, but this freaking curse has to make things worse for me.” However, what Orion didn’t know was that, with the crazy combination of his talent and curse, he had the ability to become the strongest being in the three domains. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/kh8Xwe6WHV For character arts and many more things, join the novel discord group.

"Cutie, I'm starting to like you" What started off as an unexpected guest gradually became so much more. Darren Chu is under house arrest and fretting with a desire to win his case when a man came knocking on his door for a place to stay. “Cutie, I got this. What do you take me for?” Timothee William is flirty, shameless, and sexy. He’s got this laid back aura and mouth-watering winks but a trashy mouth. It definitely didn't help that he was full of hot curses and mind-bending, lust-raising, sexy tattoos that obscure Darren’s view from what he should be really worrying about. When it came to the day he has to choose, he was torn and yet he was moved. A character for a character. A man for a man. A challenge for a challenge. A love for hate and a prince for a prince. Will Darren be able to overcome things thrown in his way? Or will he find comfort in someone he did not expect?

Qiren Lin was once an ordinary man, down on his luck. His medical clinic stood on the brink of closure. He was financially ruined after his wife vanished with half his possessions. Within the same month, his house burned to the ground—and his car was stolen. It was almost absurd. How could one man be this unlucky? Why was misfortune focused so precisely on him? With no road left to walk, he wandered the streets, lost in thought. Then he saw it—a boy crossing the path of a black cat. In that single logical second—no, in that half-millisecond—something shattered. Curses etched into the road revealed themselves. The cat’s shadow stretched, twisting into the silhouette of a tiger that tore the boy from his feet. A homeless man sat beneath a flickering lamppost, unaware of vile spirits gnawing at his shoes, unraveling his socks, stealing the buttons from his coat. In that moment, Qiren perceived a universal truth—one that transcended heaven, earth, and every realm in between. He had been cursed.

A mere reader reincarnated as a lowly villain in the novel… all because of committing blasphemy. The Nameless God had cursed him… combined with the weak and vicious body into this new life. Was there even a chance to survive? The dead flag would strike just a week after he arrived in this world. That was right—he had to steal a cheat… a cheat from the MC. [You have received a curse from Nameless God] [Blasphemer's Burden] [Description]: You are an insolent one who has committed blasphemy against the Nameless God… This bloodline bears an unforgettable sin, one that always draws all kinds of fated troubles to you without any logical reason. [You have received the two blessings of the Demon God] [Divine Mimicry] Description: You can copy the blessings and curses of anyone in the world. However, this blessing itself has an arrogant nature. You cannot copy blessings or curses that are similar abilities whose tier is lower than what you already possess. Furthermore, you must first prove your strength… the power of a blasphemer of gods. Defeat them—or kill them. [Divine Transmutation] [Description]: You can craft a new blessing or curse by sacrificing two blessings or curses of equal level and similar type.. However, it was just a beginning of him...the fate of a mighty godslayer Author's note: MC is a sly, smart, and firm person. Of course, he’s not perfect—he still makes some mistakes—but I make sure they don’t cause any annoyance to readers. Side characters? Sure, they will have some depth. Harem? Don’t worry. The MC is not a simp, and his girls are not stupid either. They build real connections; I don’t just throw girls in and call them his wives. Fighting? A lot… but it leans more toward tactics than just fighting over who has the better cheat. The pace of the first ~20 chapters is quite fast, but don’t worry, it will slow down later. * I’m an inexperienced writer. If anyone reaches this chapter and finds it confusing or uncomfortable to read, please leave some feedback. You don’t have to comment, but if you do, it will help an author grow. And in the future, who knows—maybe the quality work you’re reading will be written by the same author you once helped in the past… Think of it as an investment, my friend. Thank you very much.

The world's messed up. Monsters started falling from the sky. Flesh-eating creatures that almost wiped out Humanity.But then, people began to awaken strange abilities...Gifts, they called them. Supernatural powers that gave us a fighting chance. With these new abilities, we fought back, and for a while, it seemed like we were winning. Life slowly started to return to something that resembled normal. That is, until the Curses began. No one knows where they came from or why they started, but one thing was clear: they weren’t Gifts. They were something darker, twisted, as if reflecting the worst parts of humanity. People whispered that the Cursed were dangerous, unstable. Some even believed they were monsters in human skin. I used to think having a Gift would be the best thing that could ever happen to me. I dreamed of it, even. Too bad I didn’t get mine until the darkest moment of my life. And it wasn’t a Gift at all. But hey, like I said before, the world’s messed up.

Born under a forbidden star. Branded as a curse. Exiled from his kingdom. Kael Draeven was once a prince of Velmora noble, gifted, and destined to inherit the throne. But on the night of the Star Festival, a dark sorceress shatters everything. Marked by living runes and banished from the realm, Kael vanishes from history, believed to be dead. Now, five years later, the world is breaking. Stars are falling. Ancient powers are awakening. Whispers speak of a cursed figure walking the wastelands, wielding a sword born of thorns and shadow. As Kael begins his journey to unravel the truth behind his curse, he will face monstrous creatures, haunted ruins, rival heirs, and starborn enemies twisted by fate. But he will also find allies a rogue knight, a mysterious girl with celestial blood, and a witch who smiles like chaos. The stars chose Kael. The curse shaped him. But destiny? Destiny will kneel. --- A Cursed Prince is a dark epic fantasy filled with powerful runes, ancient relics, starborn magic, betrayal, character-driven journeys, and an exiled heir on the path to becoming something far greater than a king.

Is it a gift or a curse? Beth was convinced that it was the latter, and she will do most anything to get away from it, and nobody can stop her, come hell or high water.

Do (pronounced like 'dough') lived in South City working as a garbage collector with no memories from seven years ago. The people there hated and avoided him, calling him Grass. In the whole city, only one person was nice to him, young lady Ly Giai. When the war escalated between the two countries, Ly and Sa, South City was attacked. To survive the chaos of war, Do and Ly Giai has to travel through many life-threatening dangers. He will meet new people as he regains his memories. Along the journey, they will experience and unveil the struggles, complex relationships, and political battles of Ly and Sa. Where will Do ended up at the end of this journey?

After being found and brought back by her wealthy family, Arabella Donovan has an unexpected awakening and discovers that the world she lives in is a mishmash of popular story tropes. Her eldest brother is the tragic guy in a melodramatic, angsty novel; Her second brother is the cannon fodder in an showbiz power-fantasy novel; Her third brother is the scapegoat who ends up with a criminal record in a doting teen romance; Her fourth sister is the vicious villainess in a 'real vs. fake heiress' story; And even her parents are just antagonistic background characters in some sweet, middle-aged romance. Arabella Donovan: This family is a complete collection of misfortunes. The word 'tragic' doesn't even begin to cover it. Her family, after hearing all of her inner thoughts: "..."