Standalone horror stories, approximately 500 to 1000 words per chapter, with each story fully independent of the others.
If a character's name appears in multiple stories, it should not imply a connection between them unless explicitly noted otherwise.
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411 Chs
Damn, I Awakened With A Horror System!
A sudden and unprecedented event occurred and took place on Earth.
A fissure instantly appeared in the clear blue sky, revealing a void devoid of any light beyond, instantly covering the whole planet, leaving no Life, no Hell, and no Paradise behind...
Hence the start of a new chaos and a great beginning of life devoid of any hope began.
In this apocalypse and lawless world without any limits set upon its beings, a silent dark wisp took form.
A wisp that was bound to become the Horror of All was born...
"Wait… I’ve become a Ghost?!"
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Bonus Chapter;
Power Stones,
200 PS = 1 Chapter
400 PS = 2 Chapters
600 PS = 3 Chapters
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Golden Ticket,
100 GT = 1 Chapter
200 GT = 2 Chapters
300 GT = 3 Chapters.
4.6
327 Chs
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…?
4.6
303 Chs
Mythos Of Narcissus: Reborn As An NPC In A Horror VRMMO
Lothair is a serial killer who detest imperfection on human’s facial features, which resulted in him having a compulsory behavior of wanting to strip people’s faces.
After he dies, he finds himself as Narcissus, a beautiful and adorable female NPC inside a state-of-the-art VRMMO world of the latest craze called Fallen Carcosa Online.
But despite being a fantasy-filled game, the world feels strangely realistic.
Too realistic, even.
Game-like systems and magic exist but so do plagues, politics, economy, and the horror hidden in plain sight.
When pried open, an actual human-like anatomy can be seen beyond the skin of the NPC’s face—with little to no censor.
Everything feels too immersive.
Except Narcissus, Lothair’s new identity.
When Narcissus tried to scrape off the face of her new adorable body, she found an abyssal void with little to no end.
This story marks the birth for the King in Yellow.
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Warning, this story contain: Male-to-Female Genderbend, GL/Yuri, Occasional Futa MC, Yanderes, Harem, Self-Cest.
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Follow the creative and attentive Narcissus, a nuanced former serial-killer who will gradually becomes stronger, experienced, maddening, horrifying, but also mature, wise, conflicted, and complex—in this near-endless journey.
Where souls unsung and tears unshed.
In the land of Lost Carcosa.
4.8
268 Chs
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!!!
4.8
251 Chs
Short, Light, Free
A series of short stories, of different genres.
Simple yet thought-provoking reads.
4.3
208 Chs
Sad Water Sailors (Horror-adventure)
+)Free Book.
-) The story is about the misadventures of a group of sailors trying to reach the mainland in an unknown world full of mysteries.
4.9
157 Chs
Eastern Horror Story Antholog
Horror Folktales from the East, including China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, and more.
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156 Chs
Chronicles of the Haunted Hourglass: A Time-Travel Horror
The story follows Emily, who becomes trapped in her grandmother's isolated house after the power goes out and the outside world mysteriously vanishes. Emily's grandmother is found unconscious, and the old grandfather clock seems to be the only thing functioning normally. As Emily explores the house, she discovers a series of unsettling phenomena - strange shadows, disappearing reflections, and distorted time.
Delving deeper, Emily uncovers her family's dark history, which is intertwined with the supernatural forces at work in the house. She learns that an ancient haunted hourglass is the source of the temporal distortions, controlled by a powerful spectral guardian determined to maintain its grip on time. Emily must confront the sins of her ancestors and perform a dangerous ritual to break the curse, risking everything to save her grandmother and restore the proper flow of time. The process leads to a chaotic convergence of different time periods and a final showdown with the hourglass guardian.
Though Emily succeeds in shattering the hourglass and breaking the curse, the ordeal leaves deep emotional scars. She and her grandmother must work to heal the wounds and confront the lingering supernatural presence, hinting at the possibility of future challenges. Despite the trauma, they find hope in rebuilding their lives and facing whatever the future may hold.
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150 Chs
My Horror System {I reincarnated OP with a Horror System}
In a world where technology and all humanity had built dilapidated by a mysterious abyss.
Supernatural forces reign as humans awaken with incredible powers and face off against mutated creatures.
Eri discovers he's a Vampire with a Horror System, thrusting him into a dangerous new reality.
As Eri navigates this treacherous world, he must master his abilities and confront dark forces threatening humanity's very existence.
Join Eri on an epic adventure filled with magic, mystery, and redemption in a world where the line between reality and fantasy is blurred. Get ready for a thrilling journey where the impossible becomes possible.
Undergoing major edits before the final chapters are released... Then completion
One aspect of Joyce Carol Oates' horror stories is her use of setting. She can create an atmosphere that is both eerie and captivating. Whether it's a desolate rural landscape or a decaying urban environment, the setting becomes a character in itself. Her descriptions draw the reader in and heighten the sense of dread.
Joyce Carol Oates was a British writer whose short stories were famous for their unique narrative style and profound thoughts. Here are some of his award-winning short stories and specific awards:
1 The Burial of a Friend (1964) -Nominated for the 1964 Pulitzer Prize and won.
2 The Great Gatsby (1940) -Winner of the 1941 Pulitzer Prize.
3 To Kill a Mockingbird (1960) -Winner of the 1961 Pulitzer Prize.
The Turn of the Screw (1957) -Winner of the 1958 Pulitzer Prize.
5 The Sound and the Fury (1939) -Winner of the 1939 Nobel Prize in Literature.
6 The New Age (1955) -Winner of the 1956 Nobel Prize in Literature.
In addition to the Nobel Prize in Literature, Joyce Carol Oates also won many other literary awards and honors, including the British Literature Association Award, the British Booker International Prize, and so on. His short stories were widely translated and loved by readers.
Well, a frequent theme is the blurring of reality and the surreal. In Joyce Carol Oates' horror short stories, she likes to play with the idea of what is real and what isn't. This makes the readers question their own perception of the world. Also, themes of violence and its consequences are often present. The sudden and unexpected violence can shock the readers and make them think about how fragile life can be.
One characteristic is the exploration of the dark side of human nature. Oates often delves into the psychological depths of her characters, revealing their hidden fears, desires, and insecurities. Her stories may also feature elements of the uncanny, where ordinary situations take on a menacing or disturbing quality.
Joyce Carol Oates' kids horror stories often play with psychological fears. Her stories might feature elements like the unknown in a child's familiar environment. For example, a simple house can become a source of terror when strange noises start coming from the attic at night.
One interesting aspect of Joyce Carol Oates' online short stories is her ability to create diverse characters. These characters can range from the ordinary to the extremely complex. By delving into their minds and experiences, Oates is able to tell stories that are both relatable and eye - opening. Additionally, her stories often have unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader engaged.
The family in Joyce Carol Oates' short stories is significant as it serves as a canvas for exploring human nature. It shows how people behave and react within a familiar and often intimate setting. Family can be a place where one's true self is either nurtured or stifled.
Her short novels have influenced many contemporary writers. The way she constructs her plots and develops her characters has become a model for others. For example, her use of psychological realism has inspired new generations of writers to explore the inner workings of their characters more deeply.
One notable aspect of Joyce Carol Oates' short novels is her ability to create diverse characters. They come from different backgrounds and have various motives. Her short novels also tend to have unexpected twists. This keeps the readers engaged from start to finish. Many of her works touch on themes like power dynamics, love, and loss.
Joyce Carol Oates' horror novels often feature complex characters. Her characters are usually multi - faceted, with their own inner turmoils and desires that lead them into terrifying situations. For example, in some of her works, the protagonists might be haunted by their past mistakes or dark secrets, which then unfold in a very horror - like manner.