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MANGE by SpacemanDevil
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[Trigger Warning: Dark Gothic Weird Western Horror Story filled with dark themes and subjects.] #1 in WEIRD WEST #1 in Weird Western #10 in Clowns In the godless silence of the high desert, where the sun bleaches bones and the wind whispers only of oblivion, a cursed caravan rolls. It is a blight upon the landscape, a traveling sermon of flesh and nightmare preached by a man known only as the Cynical Sigma. More a phantom than a man, Sigma is a sculptor of the grotesque, a collector of suffering whose living exhibits are the proof of his blasphemous art. His troupe of "freaks" is a collection of walking tragedies-a half-man, half-dog that cries for a master's mercy, a bloodless woman who seeks what cannot be found inside herself, a clown whose smile is a rictus of despair. They are the main attraction in a show that offers no delight, only a glimpse into a darkness that festers at the edges of the civilized world. But no grave is safe from Sigma's hunger. His true commerce is not in ticket sales, but in the raw material he harvests from freshly turned earth. He is a thief of the dead, and the towns he leaves behind are haunted not by ghosts, but by empty plots and a lingering sense of violation. The caravan moves on, a plague leaving only dust and desecration in its wake. Yet, even in the West's vast indifference, a shadow stirs. Gerald Myles, a retired sheriff whose own history is a tapestry of loss woven by Sigma's hand, has picked up the trail. He is an old bloodhound, a man whose soul has been worn down to a single, sharp purpose: vengeance. His quest is not merely to bring a criminal to justice, but to expose a rot that goes far beyond mere murder. He knows that the monsters in the cages are not the true horror; they are merely the symptoms. The disease is the Cynical Sigma himself.
Poetry  by KaileyBrosius
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There is something for everyone here.
Adrien and Jess by Cadence0388
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Short romance story with some spice. Very vanilla.
Greenlight (SereneMusafir) by ladellunarr67
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A journalist sits down with Draco Malfoy, who vanished eight years ago, for his story on why he disappeared and what happened. Told from the perspective of Hermione, the journalist follows the story of Draco and Hermione on an expedition to look for a mythical cave and the aftermath of returning home. (This is NOT my story, I just dislike the a03 format and prefer to read on wattpad, dark mode for life)
Soul Bound Letters by stormywaters8517
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Miles apart but connected by an impossible bond, their letters become more than ink on paper-they become a lifeline. As friendship blossoms into a love neither of them can explain, they begin to talk everyday. When a devastating tornado tears through her town, their connection becomes the only thing stronger than distance.
ROUTES: Lonely Influence by ThatOneMan
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The story of... ...A girl who 'wanted' to become the greatest influencer in the world, who will soon become the she who had all but will lose it all. ...A boy who 'wishes' to see the most colorful of the skys, who will soon become the he who lost it all but will gain it all. One connected to all, seen and noticed by many. The other alone to all, invisible even to 'your' naked eye. Despite contradicting each other, they move through the same route with one goal in mind; to end the conflict in which they had started against one another. ...at least, that's what this story is supposed to be about. I warn you; things have taken a different turn, soon. Some changes happen naturally, some for the better. But others... were never meant to happen. Unprecedented occurrences. "Interruptions" that should have never existed. And if anything-they're rather disturbing.
 The Sword and the Sunflower | 18+ by meeraawrittes
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The Sword and The Sunflower ​One holds the blade. The other holds the aim. In a house built on blood, love is the deadliest trap of all. ​The Prince of Darkness ​Rudraksh Singh Ranawat is the "Sword" of his family-sharp, cold, and forged in the shadows of the mafia underworld. He doesn't speak; he commands. He doesn't love; he protects. His life is a series of silent vows and calculated violence, until a whirlwind from the north crashes into his palace. ​The Haryanvi Firecracker ​Meera Yaduvanshi didn't come to Rajasthan for a royal fairy tale. Behind her bubbly smiles and "pinchable" cheeks lies the soul of a marksman and a heart cold with grief. She is hunting a ghost-the person who murdered her brother-and every clue points to the heart of the Ranawat empire. ​The Forbidden romance ​To the world, they are a mismatched pair: the stoic King and the sassy teacher. But behind closed doors, a dangerous game begins. He is the only man dark enough to sense her secrets, and she is the only woman brave enough to point a gun at his heart. ​ ​In the city of palaces, the sun doesn't just rise-it burns. ​Why readers will love this: ​Grumpy x Sunshine (Dark Version): He's a silent mafia heir; she's a feisty firecracker with a hidden Glock. ​Enemies-to-Lovers: High-stakes tension where every touch feels like a betrayal. ​Hidden Identity: She's investigating his family; he's keeping the world from hers. ​Royal Mafia Vibe: Rajasthani tradition meets lethal underworld power.
Raisha : His Unfinished Symphony |18+ by meeraawrittes
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A little soft to slightly dark romance with lots of humour along with thrills and suspense .... ******** "Six years were too long, sunshine." "What are you doing here?" "I'm here to take you home, Raisha" "I'm not going back, Zayan, atleast not for a week." One week is dead, Jaan," he whispered into her hair. "We leave tonight. I've spent twenty-six years being a gentleman and fir next sixty i will be your shadow ." ******** ​The King of Rajasthan found his sunshine . ​To the outside world, Zayan Raghuvanshi is a myth-a cold, lethal sovereign who rules Rajasthan with an iron fist and a silent tongue. He is a man of shadows, built on secrets and blood. But for years, Zayan has lived for one purpose only. He has kept himself untouched, a silent vow of purity in a world of sin, waiting for the only woman who can settle the storm in his soul. ​The Healer who became his obsession. ​Raisha Singhania is everything Zayan is not. warm, compassionate, and radiant. She is the soft "Sunshine" to his absolute midnight. ​Zayan doesn't just want her love; he demands her soul. He is territorial, possessive, and unyielding. he will ensure the world knows she belongs to the King. ​He waited a lifetime in the shadows. Now, he's ready to claim his sunshine. ****** ​Inside the Book: ​The untouched King: A hero who has saved himself entirely for one woman. ​Obsessive Devotion: A "He falls first and harder" ​Dark & Dreamy: A perfect blend of dangerous mafia tension and soul-shattering romance. ******** ​"My love isn't a gentle tide; it's the entire ocean, and I have every intention of pulling you under until we both forget which way is up." ​
Absurd Short Stories  by Artsywriter729
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Hello, folks! Here is another short story collection, filled with absurd humor, and unpredictable scenarios that catch you off guard! Be immersed in a cartoon like world with crazy characters and such that will will never experience in the real world! If you need a good laugh, then this is for you! ;)
Living Legends: An Encyclopedia of Adages, Proverbs, Axioms and Expressions by Sanaharra
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Enrich your day-to-day vocabulary and attain the wisdom of many generations. Each memorable phrase, adage and proverb will pass the torch of confirmed and invaluable knowledge with respect to the behaviors of people, perseverance, the passage of time and the importance of the self. ~~~ Always unfinished. Updated regularly. ~~~