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Japan, 1603. The age of war is ending, but for one outcast warrior, the true battle has just begun. After his clan is annihilated in a brutal siege, Takeshi Elias Arakida-a half-Japanese, half-English ronin-wanders the war-scarred mountains of a newly unified Japan. Marked as a disgrace for surviving when others died, he carries the shame of a broken name and blood no samurai truly accepted. But something unnatural stalks the forests he now calls home. Warriors vanish without a trace. Bodies are found torn apart-armor ripped open, bones shattered, weapons untouched. Locals whisper of a demon from the old stories. A sky spirit. A tengu. A yokai that hunts in silence. Takeshi, haunted by his father's foreign tales and his mother's strict code of honor, begins to suspect the truth: this is no man, and no spirit born of Earth. Whatever is out there doesn't kill for conquest... it kills for sport. As fear spreads across the countryside and old superstitions rise, Takeshi must choose: run from the darkness-or face it. Alone.

Something sinister has taken up residence on the outskirts of a peaceful wooded village. Armed with makeshift weapons and warnings passed down through generational folklore, a small but determined community fights to rid their home of the dangerous interloper, before it's wicked trickery leads to their ruin. This story won Highly Commended in the international Inktears Short Story Competition, 2015 *Inspired by Scottish folklore

a captivating collection of stories where the enigmatic Morrigan, a supernatural force with the power to shape destinies, weaves her influence through the lives of mortals. From the eerie Dieselpunk battlegrounds of World War II to the mystical realms of ancient mythology, each story explores the consequences of bargains struck with the Morrigan. These tales unravel the boundaries between the living and the dead, offering a haunting glimpse into the supernatural world and the choices that forever change those who encounter her. Prepare to journey through a tapestry of supernatural intrigue where the Morrigan's veil conceals secrets, sacrifices, and the blurred lines of reality itself.

Description: In a forgotten village, a wandering bard with the head of a hare appears, carrying a strange baritone guitalele. She sings songs woven with riddles, half-truths, and cryptic warnings, luring children with her haunting music. The villagers whisper of curses and spirits, but none dare confront her. One by one, the children vanish, led into the mist by melodies no one else can follow. Rooted in the style of old folklore, this eerie tale blends music, myth, and mystery into a story that lingers like an unfinished song-haunting, enchanting, and forever unanswered.

Fear lurks in the shadows, waiting to be discovered. In Horrifically shorts, every chapter unravels a new nightmare-haunted houses that breathe, whispers from the dead, curses that never fade, and horrors that defy explanation. Each tale will pull you deeper into the unknown, where the lines between reality and terror blur. Dare to turn the pages, but beware-some stories linger long after the book is closed. Let me know if you'd like any changes to the tone or style!

Set in the heart of the Zona Colonial in Santo Domingo, The Wedding, The Witch, and The Window is a chilling tale of superstition, inheritance, and the unseen forces that lurk in the shadows. Teresa, a wealthy young mother, is eager to introduce her newborn son, John, to the world. But when she takes him outside before the traditional forty-day protection period has passed, she unknowingly invites something ancient and malevolent into their lives. A mysterious woman in white, with a face both ageless and terrifying, appears in the rain-soaked streets, delivering a cryptic warning-one that Teresa brushes aside until it's too late. What begins as an unsettling encounter quickly unravels into a night of pure terror. As shadows stretch unnaturally across walls and unseen whispers fill the air, Teresa, her faithful housekeeper Martha, and the skeptical yet resolute doctor must fight to protect the child from forces beyond their comprehension. Rituals are performed, prayers are spoken, but the entity stalking them is not easily banished. The mansion, once a place of elegance and safety, becomes a battleground between the living and the dead. Even when the night passes and the cleansing rituals are complete, Teresa knows the presence still lingers. Watching. Waiting. And if it cannot have John now-it will find another way. Blending Dominican folklore, eerie gothic horror, and the unsettling fear of what lies beyond the veil, The Wedding, The Witch, and The Window is a gripping supernatural tale where tradition and terror collide.

Every corner of the world has its ghosts-spirits bound by tragedy, vengeance, or sorrow. In this chilling short story series, explore the haunted legends of different cultures, each tale rooted in real folklore but reborn with a modern twist. From the misty roads of the Philippines to the shadowy castles of Europe, every chapter reveals a new ghost... and a new reason to sleep with the lights on. Dare to take the journey? Some stories don't end at death.

This is a compelling story of Thabo, a man of science forced to confront the supernatural terror of a Tokoloshe, a malevolent spirit from Nguni folklore. Haunted by nightmares and pursued by this creature, Thabo must overcome his skepticism and embrace ancient traditions to survive. The story explores themes of fear, faith, and the duality of human nature, set against the backdrop of Soweto and its rich cultural heritage. More at https://angelagwilliams.com/

Some houses are born haunted. Others become haunted. But this one chooses you. When 29-year-old Mara Esquivel inherits an old rural property from an estranged uncle she barely remembers, she expects peeling wallpaper and a long list of repairs. What she finds instead is a house that rearranges itself, shadows that walk without bodies, and a locked room that moves to a different place every night. Neighbors warn her: The house is alive. And it remembers you. But the house is not content with being remembered. It wants something from Mara-something it has waited decades to reclaim. And once she steps inside, the house begins following her... room by room, dream by dream, street by street. Because leaving it behind won't save her. You can flee a person. You can flee a ghost. But how do you flee a house that refuses to stay where you left it?

A child's voice whispers from the garden: "Mama gone and cut my head off... please don't pull my hair." Buried beneath the flowers, Isabel's spirit lingers, desperate to be heard. But when her father uncovers the truth, justice comes with an axe. Now, another voice takes up the chant. And this time, it's not a plea. It's a warning.

🌑 The Lake of Lost Shadows By Furqan Jelani Beneath the towering peaks of northern Pakistan lies Lake Saif ul Malook - a place where legends sleep and shadows linger. When a group of ambitious students journeys into these remote valleys to study the vanishing glacial lakes, they believe they're chasing a scientific mystery. But when they disturb what was meant to remain hidden, they awaken something ancient. Now trapped between the wrath of nature and the fury of a betrayed spirit, they must confront the dark truths buried beneath the lake's still waters. As storms rage and the mountains close in, the line between myth and reality blurs - and survival may demand a price none of them are ready to pay. Set against a backdrop of breathtaking isolation, The Lake of Lost Shadows is a chilling tale of man's struggle against forgotten forces, where every echo might be a warning, and every shadow hides a secret. All rights reserved ®️

Sa gitna ng gubat, may isang pamilya. Sa gitna ng gabi, may isang sigaw. At sa gitna ng Suba, may isang hiwagang matagal nang natutulog. Si Jose, ang panganay na anak ng pamilyang Latorino, ay naninirahan sa isang lupang minana-malayo sa siyudad, malapit sa mga alamat. Isang gabing hindi nakauwi ang kanyang ama, isang sanggol ang nawala. At ang Lagkaw, ang lumang bahay-kubo sa dulo ng Suba, ay muling nabuhay sa mga bulong ng dilim. Totoo nga ba ang Wakwak? O may mas matinding nilalang na naghihintay sa ilalim ng buwan? "Isang sanggol ang nawala. Isang alamat ang nagising. Sa Lagkaw, nagsisimula ang dilim."

Follow Dead Investigation Bureau Agents and Hunters as they fight the supernatural and protect humanity from the horrors of the other realms. inspired by Bleach, Jujutsu Kaisen, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, SCP and many, many others.

In a world where the oldest hunger awakens... When black-market trader Viktor Kozlov accepts a cursed delivery, he becomes Patient Zero of the Manonegravirus-a vampiric plague woven from Hebrew demons, Babylonian blood magic, and cutting-edge bioweapons. Now, transforming into something neither alive nor dead, Viktor must navigate: • A body rebelling against itself-muscles reforged for hunting, eyes seeing ultraviolet lies, a thirst that drowns reason. • A psychologist, Dr. Liora Valeska, who dissects his mind even as her own dark past claws its way to the surface. Global nightmares made flesh-Manananggals severing torsos in Manila, Jiangshi hopping through Beijing labs, Strigoi nobility feasting in Moscow's underworld. As the virus spreads, the boundaries of science and myth dissolve. The infected develop hive-mind whispers. Ancient vampires stir from century-long hibernation. And a secret cabal-The Black Vein Covenant-manipulates the pandemic, believing vampirism is the next stage of human evolution. But evolution tastes like blood. Viktor's friends-a skeptical doctor, a conspiracy-obsessed writer, and an HR manager with too many missing employees-become unlikely allies in a war against: • Their own decaying humanity • Creatures who remember the walls of Babylon • A god that sleeps in the thyroid gland The feast has begun. Will you be the diner... or the dish?