A race of human beings with horrific ancestry, an Empire's conquest of a faraway island, a man's search for divinity. Here lies Gehenna, here lie the damned. ***This novel contains mentions of violence, murder, rape & suicide -- Reader Discretion Advised*** Author's Note: Growing up with shows like Supernatural and Black Butler, reading novels like Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth, and most importantly reading the Bible the full way through, I've gotten extremely fascinated by the esoteric aspects of Christian mythology and Biblical lore. This story is inspired heavily by such Christian motifs and symbolism, specifically the Nephilim and the Book of Enoch. The setting of the story, rather than being the modern world, is instead the Age of Discovery. The reason being that, this era - the early 16th century, was a tumultous period when Christianity was spread via the early colonial Empires, and much of it involved horrific tales of the Inquisition and subjugation of conquered peoples. What better a place, then, for a novel inspired by Christian mythology than such a period? ----------------------------------------------------------- Highest Tag Rankings: 1st in #thought-provoking --- November 22nd, 2022 2nd in #cosmichorror --- September 30th, 2022 3rd in #lovecraftian --- September 8th, 2022 3rd in #biblical --- January 19th, 2023

The youngest son in an old aristocratic family, Charles d'Artois, sick and tired of the mundanity of his life, murders his abusive father. Inheriting his ancestral titles and marrying into the prestigious House de Rohan, Charles is thrust into the heights of an aristocratic society where his social station should be secure. However, his introverted and aloof demeanor, couple with rumors of mental instability caused by a past marred by violence and loss, he finds himself a pariah among his peers. Desperate to reclaim his lost dignity and gain control, embracing the role society has given him, he orchestrates a calculated smear campaign against himself to instill fear and respect into the hearts of those who scorned him. But facades come with a price in a world where perception is reality. Just as he believes himself secure, Charles's estranged brother resurfaces, threatening to unravel everything he worked hard to achieve. As his reputation spirals out of his control, the lines between truth and fiction blur, and the consequences of his actions become increasingly dire, Charles's carefully crafted image crumbles as he finds himself trapped in a world of intrigue and betrayal that he no longer can control. Trigger Warning: Themes and mentions of abuse, violence, suicide, drinking, mental illness, sex, and may be triggering. This story is not graphic or NSFW but I figured I would put a warning anyway. Anyone under 16, especially if dealing with mental illness, is NOT my intended audience. Cover art is temporary

Isaac Schwartz has lived without ever gazing upon the outside world ever since he was born. A devastating war - said to have wrought mass destruction upon all that humanity once held dear - continues to rage on, with no end in sight. Isaac's dream to witness what lay beyond the concrete confines of his home will lead him down a path to join the heroes he holds so dear to his heart, but the truth that he will soon come to find will be far more sinister than he had ever imagined. ******************************************************************************** Disclaimer: Contains violence and gore. (Reader discretion advised) ******************************************************************************** Written for the @OpenNovellaContest 2023. Prompt #67. ----------------------------------------------------------- Highest Tag Rankings: 4th in #lovecraft --- March 14th, 2023

The ancients searched in vain for the secret to eternal life. Little did they know that it would not be found in a fruit, an elixir, or a fountain, but in a gene. ******************************************************************************** Disclaimer: Contains violence, gore (Reader discretion advised) ******************************************************************************** Wilhelm Zimmermann has lived an honest life, but those days are soon to turn into a distant memory as his life begins to become intertwined with the prosperous Rosenbaum Children of the Council of the Hague - the peacemakers and the de facto leaders of the modern world. A political thriller meets science fiction, the story of Wilhelm and the Council will usher you into a world of shady experiments, religious terrorist organizations, and a generation with scars of a deeply disturbing war.

Mr. Altman, public inspector, finds himself newly assigned to investigate a strange series of crimes and disappearances occuring in the metropolis of Santapoli. In the course of his investigation, his path intertwines with that of two freelancing journalists. A mutual effort brings all to make the conflicting discovery of the effects of an industrialised society on human existence.