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7 Days Series [Horror]

7 Days Series [Horror]

Everyone has their fates connected to their birthdays, they are likely to have psychic abilities specifically connected to ‘something’. Some can sense it while some cannot, depending on what they have committed in the past. Mystery, Death, Foolishness, and Greed are the things attracting the evil spirits to be around. Those who were born on Sunday… “Ward: Labor Tomb” If you see ‘the pregnant,’ please beware; they are there to take your head. Those who were born on Monday… “Mirror: Who’s the First to Die of Them All?” After midnight where mirrors are, ‘mysterious things’ will appear. Those who were born on Tuesday… “Haunted: Mystery of Plumeria House” Stay away from ‘bathrooms’, if you wish to stay alive. Those who were born on Wednesday… “Theater: Book Me a Death Ticket” When people born on this day go to a funeral, they tend to witness bad events. Those who were born on Thursday… “Stairs: 12 Steps...Ghost Staircase” At night, do not look at the stairs, or else something might be there. Those who were born on Friday… “Reality: Dare the Living, Discover the Dead” There is a game for the living, but noted that it might take their lives. Those who were born on Saturday… “Holy: Soul Sacrifice to Spirit’s House” The ancient saying goes: think before you speak, as something the eyes cannot see does not mean it is not real. Every inconsiderate action must be traded with the living, and only death is the answer! One question… What day were you born on…?
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303 Chs
Love Me Harder And Other Short Love Stories

Love Me Harder And Other Short Love Stories

Short stories to accompany you.. STORY-1: Falling For The Antagonist, Mr. Choi! Seeing her father getting killed right in front of her eyes, Na Ae Ra swears that she will avenge her father. 12 years later, she finds the person who killed her father, was none other than her first love, Choi Yu Shik. What will Na Ae Ra do? Will she avenge her father or not do anything? STORY-2: Love Me Harder Song Yu Qi, a high school graduate gets married to a man whom she barely knows. Without knowing much about him, she soon falls in love with him. Since then, a cute give and take relationship starts in between the two. STORY-3: The Promise Baek Ji Ah and Kang Minhyuk were living happily married for a year until, Baek Ji Ah's long-lost childhood friend, Lee In Joon appears and their married life crumbles. Will Ji Ah be able to amend her broken heart by finding love in her childhood friend's embrace or get back with her husband? STORY-4: An Unexpected Proposal Han Sora always had a crush on Lee Yi Kyung since high school and she even encourages herself to propose him on the graduation day but instead gets proposed by Yi Kyung's elder brother, Lee Junsu... Will Sora's heart melt with Junsu's flowing love? Or Does Junsu's heart gets broken into pieces? STORY-5: Love Amidst Investigation Park Ji Hyun is a detective who has been framed for killing her own brother. While running away from being caught, she meets a handsome young man, Han Seo Jun, who helps her all the time. She falls in love with him and investigates the murder of her brother. STORY-6: I Travelled Into A Comic and Made The CEO Fall For Me Son Mina is a young university students who gets body shamed for being fat and ugly. One day while reading her favorite comic, she travels into that comic world. Her soul gets swapped with the comic's female lead's body. And with that she makes the CEO fall for her.... STORY-7: I Hate You, I Love You Park Ji Sang always loved Kim Yeon-Ah but never expressed his feelings towards her and they remain friends. Due to a certain incident, Yeon-Ah slaps him and starts to hate him. Five years later, they meet again and this time Ji Sang tries his best to express his feelings towards her. STORY-8: Forbidden Relationship Despite of being married, Choi Ah-Yeong cheats behind her husband’s back. Not because he is a bad person but because she again has feelings for her ex who returned back. Will Ah-Yeong leave her husband, Jung Sang Hoon for her ex, Kang Dae Hyun? STORY-9: Feelings Rekindled Byeon Da-Jung and Yang Woo-Jin were married to one another but they divorced soon after four years. Four years later, they meet again due to some circumstances and realize the mistakes they did and that they still have feelings for one another. Will they get back with one another or go separate ways? NOTE: This book is still under progress so, I apologize to make you all wait! Thank you for your love and support! Stay safe and take care y'all!!!
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251 Chs
World United: Sci-Tech Era

World United: Sci-Tech Era

In any place, planets in any universe and other worlds, if a threat comes from the outside, everyone will definitely unite to defend their land. And a planet called Earth, it's not exempted. Either luck or fate, human beings was able to discover something strange,,, an alien. The visit was secretive and unfriendly for the two parties to fight for their own believes. Fortunately, the human side was able to kill the lone intruder but loss many lives. With this encounter, the human race took it as a heads-up and made a lot of worldwide preparations; focusing in military and directly eliminate many civil matters. At that time, the main character was about to settle down, have a family on his own and enjoy the rest of his life but didn't expect for such a big thing to happen. Lucky he was, had an adventure for him to have the ability to protect his beloved and all the people around him. But one man can't cover the whole planet for many people to die and two-thirds of the land to be occupied by beasts sent by the invading enemy. Although humans had lost in the first war, they learn a lot of things for the rapid growth and develoment in different areas, especially in the field of Science and Technology. When the right time comes, it will be humans who will be on the offensive. For sure there's still a big gap to win against an enemy who got the lead, but human beings is a race that will never give up; will never let anyone get what theirs. But at the end, things sometimes won't go as planned to lose something,,, someone...
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What are the key steps in publishing sci fi horror short stories?
3 answers
2024-11-14 15:38
First, write a great story. Make sure it has a unique concept, interesting characters, and a good plot. Then, edit it thoroughly for grammar and style. Next, research suitable markets, like horror or sci - fi magazines or anthologies. After that, submit your story following their guidelines. Some might require a specific format. Also, build a network with other writers in the genre for tips and support.
What are some good platforms for publishing sci fi horror short stories?
1 answer
2024-11-14 15:40
Well, if you're looking for platforms to publish your sci fi horror short stories, you should consider 'The Dark Magazine'. It focuses on horror and dark fantasy, and might be a great fit for your work if it has a darker tone. Then there's 'Lightspeed Magazine' which has a section for science fiction and fantasy stories. It's quite reputable. Additionally, self - publishing on your own website can also be an option. You can promote it through social media and relevant online communities to attract readers.
What are the characteristics of horror sci - fi short stories?
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2024-12-13 11:10
Characteristics of horror sci - fi short stories include the blurring of boundaries. It could be between life and non - life, as in stories about robotic or alien entities that seem to have a life - like quality but are also very different. There is also the use of body horror, where the human body is distorted or violated in some way due to scientific experiments or alien influence. The stories often explore the darker side of scientific progress. For instance, genetic engineering gone wrong or the misuse of powerful energy sources. And there is a sense of paranoia, where the characters are constantly fearing the unseen and unknown threats that lurk in the sci - fi world.
Recommend some horror sci - fi short stories.
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2024-12-12 22:25
A good horror sci - fi short story is 'The Thing on the Doorstep' by H.P. Lovecraft. It involves strange body - swapping and a sense of dread that pervades the narrative. 'The Jaunt' by Stephen King is also worth mentioning. It has a simple yet horrifying concept of teleportation with a deadly side - effect. Then there's 'The Colour Out of Space' by Lovecraft again. This story features an otherworldly color that brings destruction and madness to a rural area, blurring the lines between science and the supernatural.
What are the common themes in short sci - fi horror stories?
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2024-12-16 11:40
One common theme is the fear of the unknown. In many of these stories, like 'The Colour Out of Space', there's something from outer space or an alternate dimension that is beyond human understanding, and that scares us. Another is the danger of technology. For example, in 'The Veldt', the advanced technology that was meant to make life easier turns into a source of horror. Also, the idea of the breakdown of humanity, as seen in 'I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream', where the last humans are tortured by a malevolent machine.
What are the common themes in sci fi horror short stories?
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2024-12-08 12:51
Another theme is the danger of technology. When technology goes wrong or is misused, it can create a horror situation. In 'The Veldt', the advanced technology in the house that was supposed to make life easier for the family turns into a nightmare as it starts to harm them. Also, in stories where artificial intelligence becomes self - aware and turns against humanity, like in 'I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream', it shows the potential horror of technology.
What are the common themes in sci fi horror short stories?
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2024-11-14 22:28
One common theme is the fear of the unknown. In many sci - fi horror short stories, there are strange creatures or phenomena from outer space or other dimensions that humans don't understand. Another theme is the loss of control. For example, when technology goes wrong, like in stories where AI becomes self - aware and turns against humans. Isolation is also a theme, such as when characters are trapped in a spaceship or a desolate alien planet with a horror element.
Can you recommend some short sci - fi horror stories?
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2024-12-15 03:26
Sure. 'The Veldt' by Ray Bradbury is a great one. It's about a family living in a high - tech house where the children's nursery can create any virtual environment. But it turns into a terrifying African veldt with lions that seem all too real. Another is 'I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream' by Harlan Ellison. In a post - apocalyptic world, a super - computer torments the last survivors. And 'The Colour Out of Space' by H.P. Lovecraft. An otherworldly color crashes into a rural area, causing strange and horrifying mutations.
What are the key steps in publishing a sci - fi novel?
2 answers
2024-11-05 16:22
First, write a great story. Develop unique characters, a captivating plot, and a vividly imagined world. Then, edit it thoroughly for grammar, plot holes, etc. Next, research publishers who specialize in sci - fi. You can also consider self - publishing platforms. Create an eye - catching cover and write a compelling blurb to attract readers.
What are the potential drawbacks of publishing no effort sci fi fantasy stories?
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2024-12-04 11:20
One drawback is that the quality might be low. If you don't put in effort, the plot could be full of holes, the characters underdeveloped, and the writing style unappealing. This may lead to negative reviews and a lack of readership.
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