Welcome to the library, a realm born from the depths of a twisted mind, where logic pirouettes with madness and chaos reigns supreme. Here, the absurd and extraordinary collide: knives twirl through the air in deadly ballets, lava pits echo with the wails of tormented souls, candylands brim with grotesque creatures spawned from the union of nightmares and dreams, and cosmic entities swap destinies with mortals in an eternal cycle of ascension and fall. Among the infinite corridors lies a father defying the fiercest storm for love, a man returning to the past to face the haunting truth about a long-lost friend, and a dead man meeting the gods in bizarre landscapes from myth and legend This sentient labyrinth of shifting shelves and living tomes is presided over by a Librarian whose essence infuses every creak and shadow. Within these twisting halls, whimsy and horror play an eternal game of hide-and-seek. Darkness offers comfort while light blinds. Comedy and tragedy trade masks with gleeful abandon, and the boundaries of good and evil blur into a haunting nursery rhyme. Beware, traveler, crossing the threshold will not leave you unchanged. The library's secrets dig deeper than any wound, its stories unraveling the fabric of your reality and opening more eyes than you thought you had. So, tell me: will you take the risk? Within these walls, knowledge and peril are bound together. Here is your key and card-a gift and a warning. The Library is watching, waiting. Whatever you expect, it will not be what you find. Good luck, brave soul-your journey begins now.

Step into a world lost to time with "Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic," a captivating collection of short stories that transport you to the ancient past. Each tale unfolds in a different fossil formation around the globe. Gain a glimpse into unseen times in natural history from the healing world of the Triassic, the ecological bloom of the Jurassic, and the waning days of the Cretaceous. Explore worlds much different from our own such as the sea of middle North America, the wetlands of southern Mongolia, and the forests of the Antarctic. Meticulously researched and vividly imagined, these stories strive to capture the authenticity and wonder of life during the Mesozoic era. Written in a style inspired by nature documentaries, each story offers a realistic and immersive glimpse into the behaviors, struggles, and triumphs of a diverse array of creatures that once roamed our planet. Whether it's the famous dinosaurs, the sky-faring pterosaurs, the long-forgotten marine reptiles, or the earliest ancestors of mammals, this collection brings the ancient world to life with compelling accuracy. Drawing inspiration from modern-day natural phenomena as well as the latest theories and discoveries in paleontology, these tales blur the line between fact and fiction, reviving the distant echoes of prehistoric life. Join us on this journey through time, where the wonders of long ago await your discovery. Experience life on Earth as it once was for over 180 million years. Welcome to the Prehistoric Wild.

[ Unexpected series] [Completed] Accolades: 🏆x7 Jungkook version Jungkook, the young prince from BTS, stood amidst the bustling crowd in Qatar, where the infectious energy of the FIFA World Cup buzzed in the air. In the midst of preparing for his highly anticipated grand performance! Something strange began to unravel when a chilling sense of familiarity crept over him. Haunting, vivid, and outwardly purple eyes stared curiously at him from every corner, eyes appearing on billboards, from window reflections, in mall corridors, or even glowing faintly in the crowd. They stir a memory buried deep within him, eyes that unlocked the door to a part of his childhood he had long buried. He had an imaginary friend in childhood. Jungkook was caught between the reality of his performance and the disturbing mystery of his past. Who was she, anyway? Why is she back? What does she want from him? Why does the echo of her voice cry out in his dream? Cover credit: HJ_Fiction Published: 12 /01/2025 Ranking #2 dreamscape 15/01/25 #6 googie. 15/01/25 🏆Achievement 🏆 🥇in Dream Glow Awards 2025-Best Title 🥇in Agustd Accolades Mini Awards 2025- Best Title 🥈in Elysian Quill Awards 2025-Best Title 🥈in Bijou Micro Awards 2025- Best Title 🥉in the Sacred Love Mini Awards 2025-Best Title 🥉in the Lucky Charm FF Mini Awards 2025-Best Title 🏅2nd round Qualifier in the Amby Awards 25-Fanfiction ( short story) © Strawberry1d 🪷

Namjoon, while in a bar with his friends, hears a song that brings up old, depressing feelings. While he waits for the night to end, he sees a girl who takes him to live other lives that he could have. By the end, he finally realises what he has is the best for himself and finally reunites with happiness. New cover by @Hells07dealer

This poignant and uplifting narrative follows the journey of a young artist who finds solace and self-expression through painting. Despite life being difficult, the artist discovers a new sense of purpose and creativity. Through art, the artist conveys a powerful message of resilience, hope, and determination. With the support of her loving mother,the artist is shining bright like a North Star, showing direction to all those who think life is very difficult to live. This story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for growth, creativity, and transformation.

21 years old Mina Hayashi gets entangled in the dangerous world of the Japanese Yakuza. How did it begin, and how will it end?

For some, the term "tragedy" is just another word. For Kim Taehyung, it was his life. Having lost all of his BTS members in a car accident, he's the only one left. He is placed in inpatient care while he struggles with the loss. But the brain is a complex thing. Once he completes his inpatient program, he heads home. He doesn't want the medication. He doesn't want the therapy. He wants his family back. So why not try and bring them back to life...no matter what it takes? -- A Kim Taehyung Psychological-Horror. [Featured 4x 🏆]

The day Janelle dies, Jungkook does too - in a way. Having become a zombie from an apothecary's potion, he camps out in the graveyard beside Janelle's grave as the decades pass. He mourns the fact that he didn't get a chance to tell her he loved her before he died. One Halloween night, a stranger enters the graveyard, reminding Jungkook a lot of the past that he thought was gone for good. --- |Prompt 7 on the "Beware the Supernatural - Flash Fiction Contests" for Mini Festa| |Partially inspired by "The Legend Of The Blue Sea"| |Cover designed by @EstelleKnightrise|

What happens when the healer of an oppressive, tiny village helps her younger brother learn magic, giving him a chance at living a decent life? Nothing good.

An anthology of short stories, narrative poems, and flash fiction.