After-life Stories

Geoff and Naomi are dead, and they're depressed, but when Geoff's cat Bernie dies as well, they embark on a wild journey to find it in the underworld. ***** When Geoff dies, alongside his girlfriend Naomi, they end up sharing an apartment in the Underworld as skeletons. But after a few years, Geoff starts suffering a mid-death crisis. What's the purpose of going through the motions as a skeleton if you can't really live? Then he gets word that his cat, Bernie, just died and he can collect him and bring him home! Geoff and Naomi hurry to get Bernie only to discover that, due to a clerical error, their cat has been lost. With the hunt for Bernie giving new purpose to Geoff's un-life, he and Naomi begin a quest to get back their cat. Battling skeleton pirates, climbing the sky ladder and facing off against the villain who took Bernie, Geoff is determined to find his purpose - or die a second time trying! [[2018 Wattys Winner - The Originals]] [[word count: 30,000-40,000 words]]

Ariadne first died when she was seven years old. In the world between world, she made a bargain with death, and was reborn. Ten years later, she survives in the shadows of Los Angeles as a nameless vigilante completing the wills of the dead. By day, she's just Ariadne, hungry and hunted and alone. When her violence draws the attention of SHIELD, Ariadne is pulled into a world she never thought she would be apart of. Given a new purpose, she learns how to serve the living while Death still follows her every step. But as old evils rise and a greater war begins to take shape, Ariadne leaves the shadows to fight in the light as a hero; an Avenger. Between the dead who call to her and the living who need her, she must decide what she truly is: A hero or a weapon. BEST RANKINGS #3 Afterlife #2 Marvel #99 TonyStark #22 SteveRogers #1 ThorOdinson #26 BruceBanner #10 ClintBarton #4 NatashaRomanoff #18 MCU #26 Avengers

Death was supposed to be the end. For Vivienne Whiteflower, it was only the beginning. After awakening beyond death, Vivienne finds herself drawn into a place where humanity exists alongside impossible beings, cosmic civilizations, and forces that defy everything she understood about reality. At the edge of the Unknown lies Grand Abyssmo-a civilization built where the familiar rules of existence begin to break down. But Vivienne's arrival is only one small part of something much larger. Ancient entities watch from beyond the boundaries of creation. Rifts open into worlds that should not exist. Explorers venture into places where survival is never guaranteed. And somewhere within it all waits a figure whose connection to the Abyss reaches far deeper than anyone realizes. The Abyssal Sage - Tides of the Unknown is an original dark fantasy and cosmic horror series blending mystery, exploration, strange worlds, supernatural action, humor, and existential horror. Chapter 1 is available here as a free introduction to the series. Chapters 1 & 2 are free on Patreon. The continuing story begins with Chapter 3 for members. Continue the voyage: Chapters 1 & 2 are free on Patreon. The continuing story begins with Chapter 3 for members. Patreon: patreon.com/TheAbyssalSage

Weeks after burying her husband David, Sarah receives a letter from his family in Blackridge-a town he never spoke little about, a place he kept hidden from her. She travels there seeking answers. But Blackridge is not an ordinary town. Beneath its quiet streets lies a centuries-old secret, guarded by people who know far more than they are willing to say. As the town's ancient celebration draws near, Sarah discovers that her husband knew the truth. And now, whatever has been waiting in Blackridge for centuries has its eyes on her. And before the night is over, Sarah must decide what she's willing to lose- because in Blackridge, no one leaves unchanged. Samuel L. Malinga

Xernic awakens in the Netherrealm with no memories of who he was or the life he once lived. Armed only with strange instincts and abilities he cannot fully understand, he is forced into a world where death is merely another beginning, and every resurrection comes at a cost. The Netherrealm is not a place of redemption. It is a place of judgment. Monsters roam an endless violet wasteland, forgotten souls cling to fragments of their past, and survival demands far more than strength. Every choice tests the body, the mind, and the soul. Every victory reveals another truth better left buried. Alongside the mysterious veteran Hestia, Xernic struggles to survive while piecing together the shattered remains of his identity. Yet the more he learns, the more unsettling his own existence becomes. His instincts grow sharper, his path deepens, and memories he cannot understand begin to surface-memories of chains, slavery, and a freedom that may never have existed. In the Netherrealm, the greatest enemy is not always the beast before you. Sometimes... it is the person you used to be.

After you die, you don't go to Heaven. You don't go to Hell. You go to Avakol. When sixteen-year-old Tom dies trying to save his best friend Darla, he expects darkness. Instead he wakes inside Avakol, a strange afterlife where the dead are trained, tested and forced to choose between three rival sects. But something is wrong. Secrets are hidden beneath the system. Ancient powers are beginning to wake. And the deeper Tom digs into the truth behind Avakol, the more dangerous he becomes. Because in Avakol, death isn't the end. It's where the real story begins. Updates Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

"While the world outside is busy facing its major global challenges, Billy finds himself still trapped in his own small world in his thirties. Living with NVLD (Non-Verbal Learning Disorder), he grows up slowly. However, he has just found out that he really is queer, which also conflicts with his religious beliefs as a Muslim. Dealing with all three leaves him deeply anxious as he battles internal hate and fear. Will he ever manage to make peace with it all and finally find hope for his own future? This is just another classic 'gay versus faith' story, styled as a coming-of-age investigation, blended with elements of magic and mystery."

"Love does not end with your last breath. In fact, it is only the beginning of a beautiful, eternal journey..." At just nineteen years old, Sumire's life is suddenly cut short. One moment she is a normal young woman surrounded by her loving family, her dreams, and the familiar comfort of her bedroom. The next, she closes her eyes, leaving her physical body behind. But death is not the dark, cold ending she feared. Sumire awakens in a beautiful, luminous room filled with an overwhelming sense of peace and the faint, sweet scent of violets. She has arrived in a magnificent spiritual colony-a place of healing, learning, and vibrant life. Guided by kind, wise spirits and comforted by the distant, loving thoughts of her father, Sumire begins an incredible new chapter of existence. As she learns to navigate this breathtaking new world, fly with her thoughts, and understand the deep laws of the universe, Sumire discovers a comforting truth: Our bodies may be temporary, but love, memories, and the bonds we share transcend both time and space. ✨ Based on the world-renowned spiritualist masterpiece Violetas na Janela (Violets in the Window), this modern light-novel adaptation combines emotional drama, spiritual wisdom, and heartwarming hope.

Newt is gone. Or at least, that's what everyone believes.But death isn't quite the end for him. Somewhere beyond the world he knew, Newt wakes up to a place he never expected and a chance at something he thought he'd lost forever. Peace. A purpose. Maybe even love.But after everything he's been through, can Newt really allow himself to be happy? All Maze Runner characters belong to the amazing James Dashner!!! Best Rankings: 1 in cutestuff 1 in thomassangster 1 in themazerunnerfanfic 4 in newtxoc 4 in afterlife 5 in newtfanfic 7 in dead 20 in themazerunner

What happens when you die at sixteen... and thirty years later, you're still wingless? Meet Ji-sun - a blue-haired, overly curious, slightly chaotic soul who's been stuck in the Middle Plane for three decades. Her dream? Earn her wings and join the angel army. The problem? Apparently, wings aren't exactly something you can order from heaven. The seven Archangels can't give her wings even if they want to. So instead, they give her seven golden feathers and send her to Earth on her first real assignment. Her mission? Guard one mortal. Han Seo-jun. A successful, handsome, painfully boring man who has a stable job, a nice apartment, absolutely no social life, and apparently considers running on a treadmill for an hour fun.

"I'm dead, Athena, but you aren't. Why have you come here?" In a strange world that has not seen life, memories are twisted and souls roam the land. Athena Everhart walks in, unwelcome - she does not belong here. She is alive. Her existence in this place threatens a fragile balance between life and death. As she searches for a way home, she encounters impossibilities that reveal secrets bound to the land. What if death was not the end?

Seraphine Katelyn Malvora has spent over three centuries in Hell, practicing the gifts that make her a Devil- and wielding one no creature has ever possessed: the power to command death. Now she has been sent to Earth with one purpose: infiltrate an academy for gifted elemental students and drag her target to Hell before her eight month time limit runs out. Posing as an ordinary girl with an impossible elemental gift, Katelyn must survive deadly trials that will change her body in more ways then one and bring her a hair-length from The Pits while keeping her true nature hidden. But her target, Caspian Thornewood, is infuriating, dangerously powerful, and far too charming for her own good- and every moment she spends with him brings her closer to crossing a line she cannot afford to surpass. As dangerous adventures pull her farther beyond the academy walls, Katelyn finds herself facing creatures, enemies, and and magic far more powerful than she expected. With every battle, her impossible gift begins to reveal new abilities- and new dangers she never knew existed. But the deeper she steps into this world, the harder it becomes to tell who is hunting whom. Yet as fragments of a forgotten past begin to surface, she starts to wonder if fate has been leading her here all along. Because the memories she can't explain may hold the answers she needs- and perhaps the key to what is yet to come. With time slipping away like sand through an hourglass and her secrets threatening to surface, Katelyn must decide what matters more: completing her mission or saving the one person she was sent to destroy.

Brianna Carter and Eli Bennett grew up beside the same river, sharing childhood adventures, whispered dreams, and a bond that seemed stronger than friendship. Beneath the shade of an ancient willow tree, they promised each other a forever neither fully understood. Then tragedy strikes. Years after Eli's death, Brianna's world is shattered when she becomes the victim of a crime that leaves her caught between life and death. In the mysterious space between worlds, she finds the one person she never expected to see again. Eli. While Brianna fights to uncover the truth about what happened to her and protect the people she loves, Eli waits patiently beside the river that has connected them across time. Together they discover that some promises survive death, some souls are destined to find each other again, and some loves are powerful enough to last for eternity. A heartbreaking and hopeful story about first love, loss, destiny, and the courage to choose love even when everything else fades.

The turbulent dreamscape of the afterlife unfolds for a lost dreamer who navigates the six realms of the Turning Lands, navigating themes of dissociative identity disorder and logic on a quest for true love and spiritual salvation through the tribulations of grimness, darkness, madness, wisdom, and faith.

After Liam's death, Louis was left trying to navigate a life that suddenly felt unfamiliar without the familiar presence of his best friend. Through grief, memories, and the passage of time, he slowly learnt what it meant to keep living while carrying someone his heart could never forget.

It took six minutes to walk to the door. It took eleven years to work up the nerve. Lars carried a cup of poison and one unforgivable secret to the doorstep of the god he'd loved since he was seven years old - choosing death over one more year of the distance between them. What he didn't carry was the truth: the real reason Loviator has spent eleven years believing Lars betrayed him. Now they have forever. But forever doesn't erase what's still unsaid - and gods don't forgive the way mortals do. Can love survive the whole truth, or was the lie the only thing holding them together? ************************************************************************************************* Hiii guys, been a long time but I am back, this time with an original story instead of fanfiction. Hope it gets as much if not more love. The story is completed but I will be posting on Monday/Wednesday/Friday. Enjoy!

In her final moments, Winona finds herself caught between worlds with the mysterious Azrael as her guide. As reality blurs, he leads her on a journey through strange dreamlands holding clues to life and what comes after. Azrael escorts Winona through the ethereal landscapes of the afterlife as she struggles to come to terms with her mortality. He keeps her from her soul being trapped in the shadows of limbo forever. Winona grapples with her slipping grasp on life. But as the veil lifts while exploring the metaphysical landscape of what comes after, she's left wondering what really lies on the other side. cover art found on pinterest

Selena, the soul reaper accustomed to guiding souls to the afterlife, finds herself drawn to a strange young man who seems like any other human, but behind his features lies an ancient secret. A man with a dark past, one who chose to escape his fate and live among humans. As their paths cross, Selena discovers that his past threatens both their lives, and that there are those watching them from the shadows. A secret organization hunts down those who escape their destinies, willing to set things right at any cost. In a world between life and death, a bond forms that could rewrite the balance of power between realms.

You woke and found your shadow replaced by a black wolf, the eye staring back from the other side... waiting. ♰ Tom Riddle ©seulmentelle 2026

HEAVEN DOESN'T WANT YOU What if Heaven isn't the place you're supposed to go? Evelyn Vale has spent her whole life believing in Heaven. After a mysterious accident takes her life, she wakes up in a beautiful city above the clouds-a place filled with golden streets, endless music, and people who seem impossibly happy. But something is wrong. Nobody remembers how they died. Nobody can leave. And every night, at exactly 3:17, Heaven resets. Evelyn begins seeing things she's not supposed to see: doors that weren't there before, angels who refuse to answer her questions, a terrifying creature beneath the city, and a boy named Noah who claims he's been trying to protect her for years. Then Evelyn discovers the truth. She's died before. Seven times. And every time she dies, something underneath Heaven gets closer to waking up. Now her memories are returning, her mother has been hiding a horrifying secret, and Noah may know more about her deaths than he's willing to admit. Because Evelyn isn't just another soul in Heaven. She's the key to something ancient. And whatever is waiting beneath the clouds... doesn't want her dead. It wants her to remember. Welcome to Heaven. You won't be leaving.