Seven strange, unsettling stories. Happy Halloween!

In the mystical continent of "Bharatvarsha" , a land steeped in ancient traditions and martial prowess, the legacy of martial arts has endured from time immemorial to the far-flung future. In this captivating tale, the realms of men, "asurs" , and "rakshashas" collide, and the echoes of divine powers intertwine to shape the fate of the world. As the factions of humans hone their combat skills and delve into the sacred arts of hand-to-hand combat and weapon mastery, a looming threat emerges from the depths of darkness. The "asurs" , masters of forbidden arts, and the "rakshashas" , fierce and cunning warriors, join forces to plunge "Bharatvarsha" into chaos. Amidst this epic struggle for dominance, the enigmatic "devs" and "gods" bestow their gifts upon chosen champions. These extraordinary individuals possess powers beyond mortal comprehension, heralding a new era of heroism and sacrifice. The fate of "Bharatvarsha" now rests in the hands of these warriors.

Norman Benson grew up working on his family's farm, always dreaming about becoming a famous bard. When his brother Henry and his daughter Arienne are kidnapped, he leaves his home to save them. Armed with a knife and his trusty mandolin, he must make new allies and brave the horrors of the world. Will this be the adventure Norman has always dreamed of, or will he find himself unprepared for the task? Cover by FiniteVoid on Royal Road.

"Where is Jake, Jake Harvey have you seen him?" Dani pleaded, no one seems to remember who he is. Dani embarks on a journey with a new found 'friend' with a very familiar face - but they both share a similar problem; no one seems to remember the two souls that went missing, yet they left the biggest footprint on their hearts. "We must find out what happened to them, I won't rest." She says, her hands rubbing against her face, as she leaned on the car door window with her elbow as the car engine starts. ~~~ This is a story with a large mix of genres, mostly surrounding romance, mystery and supernatural. If you enjoy a bit of a fictional mystery you'll most likely enjoy this! This book also prompts you to listen to specific songs for scenes, and contains relevant quotes so you can really get the feel too!! Multiple Character POVs! *** Reader discretion advised: Trigger warnings for death, topics of murder and suicide, mature language*** ~~~ "I was irrevocably in love with you and I couldn't do a fucking thing." I groaned, grinding my teeth and paced, staring out at the arduous drops of water falling from the sky as she stood so innocently unaware before me. This was much more than just mere shoulders next to eachother to aid sleep. I scanned her face for approval as I glided my thumb down where her tears had created it's own river, working with the rain. "I always have been." I sighed looking down at her. Her green eyes fluttered madly in a state of shock, to which I clasped her face into my palms, parting her lips softly. It was met with passion from both sides. The heavy rain partially non existent to us as our souls felt eloped together during the moment. My fingers intertwined with her soaking wet hair which invited me in greatly. Her skin was cold as was mine from the harsh weather surrounding us, but it just didn't matter. #63 in Souls #124 in Bond #238 in Spiritual As of 10/7/23 Started: 8/7/23

In the 1970s, AJ McIntyre's Alaskan vacation home was attacked in the middle of the night. His parents and sister were killed, and the house was set on fire. Fortunately, he managed to save his youngest sister, Montana, but at the expense of his own salvation when he was taken away by the perpetrators for a long night of torture. Two weeks later, AJ was rescued from near the Alaskan-Canadian border, barely alive, and his family spent months nursing him back to health. However, the attack had caused more damage to him than he could ever fathom. And now, he is out for payback. --------------------------- I had this story in my mind for a very long time and I'm glad that I'm finally able to share it with you. Hope you guys enjoy! 😘 --------------------------- All rights reserved (C)2021 Cover made by me using Canva.com a Fonstpace (title font)