Deep within the crumbling walls of an abandoned asylum, five friends dare to confront the darkness. Ethan, Rayan, Hunter, Tyler, and Lucas are about to discover that some places are better left forgotten. As the shadows close in, will they uncover the truth before it's too late? Read 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒅 𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒓𝒚 : 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝓛𝒶𝓈𝓉 𝓔𝓃𝓉𝓇𝓎 by Elfy. E to know more.... Follow me for more thrilling updates, and don't forget to share, like, and vote for The Red Diary, The Last Entry! Your support means the world to me, and I'm excited to bring you more chilling stories in the future. Let's dive into the world of horror together! Let me know if this captures the essence of your novel better. I'm here to refine it further if needed! ⚠️ Disclaimer: This story includes scenes of 🩸 bloodshed and disturbing themes. It may not be suitable for all readers. Please read with caution. ⚠️ ~ Elfy. E

A collection of paranormal, horror and fantasy short stories woven around old legends, odd characters, the occasional werewolf and the darkness within, some of which have been published or picked up the odd award. There are things you cannot see unless they want to be seen, and some legends linger on despite the modern world. A Gift in the Dark is a compilation of short works, many based around old myths and legends, and starts with a tale of a miner's descent into madness, history and legend, drifts through darkness, past a retelling of Red Riding Hood, up a crane, and along to the end of the world.

Sometimes the truth is just too terrible to ever be guessed... Readers' comments: 'Excellent story', 'gripping page-turner', 'marvellous read', 'great writing', 'simply remarkable', 'a fabulously emotional ride', 'wow', 'what a great book!', 'had me engaged right to the end' Wattys award-winning author (The Painted Altar, literary fiction 2020) When two British brothers are reported missing whilst on holiday in southern Italy, the local carabinieri turn to retired detective Jim Jacks for help. Still pained by a recent divorce, he has started a new life for himself as a small-scale wine producer. Along with commander Nuzzo, he will slowly unravel a mystery which is even darker than it had first seemed... Genre: murder mystery Length: 75,000 words (300 novel pages) Target audience: adult, fans of crime fiction, anyone who likes mysteries full of twists and which are populated by three-dimensional characters Extract: I stayed there at the holiday bungalow with Sarah and Olivia for the rest of the afternoon and evening. Would return again the following morning. An analyst would no doubt conclude that my actions weren't entirely selfless; that as a lonely old divorcee I found a nostalgic comfort in female company. And yes, this might have been part of it. But there was a very practical reason too for my more or less continued presence in the house. I just didn't want to leave them to themselves I suppose, was afraid of what might happen. Yes, the thing I remember most about that forty-eight hour period is the silence. There was something brooding to it. Something ominous, almost delicate, like if it cracked you feared it would explode. An edgy, precarious silence stretching on and on, minute after minute, hour after hour... About the author: I'm a 47-year-old English teacher who has lived in Italy for the last 15 years. I have two other novels on the site, The Painted Altar and Kill Who You Want

Wolf, Vampire, Zombie, Witch all of that exist in our World. They are dangerous and People here in Royal City are scared of them. So they create a Academy that Hunt them down. We are Hunters. We Hunt and Kill them We don't have mercy because If you don't wanna die then kill them. But something change. Everything is a lie In a finger snap someone life change. What if you're love of life change? What if she/ he become one of the people scared of ? Will you Hunt them or Keep them. WELCOME TO MAGNUM ACADEMY where all hunters are welcome. TAGLISH (UNDER EDIT)

In the fog-covered city of Ravenswood, Elisa's quiet life shatters when a series of brutal murders begins-each victim linked to her in chilling ways. Then the gifts start arriving. The letters. The messages signed only by your secret admirer. Whoever this person is, they knows her past too well. They know her fears. And they're always one step ahead. As every clue drags her deeper into the investigation, Elisa realizes the truth is twisted far beyond a simple obsession. Someone close to her is hiding something-something dangerous. And the closer she gets to the truth, the more she begins to question everyone... including herself. Is the admirer protecting her, hunting her, or trying to control her completely? In a story of obsession, betrayal, and buried secrets, Elisa must uncover the truth before the admirer's devotion turns deadly. One wrong move, and she won't just lose the case-she'll lose herself.

I woke up as a background NPC in the xianxia webcomic I read last night. I was perfectly happy to chop fish and live a drama-free life... until the main characters destroyed my stall!