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  • The Shadow Beneath the Gob Tree by Mclinka66
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    No one walks beneath the gob tree after sunset. When a young man disappears, the village learns why. The wind begins to speak. Shadows begin to follow. And something ancient starts collecting names. A folklore-based horror story inspired by Somali myths, jinn, and forgotten pacts.
  • La Petite Pantoufle De Verre 🦋 by RewrittenWorks
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    ~After a young girl loses both her parents and is left stranded with her cruel stepmother and mean stepsisters, she finds herself in a horrible environment. Until one day, the prince decided to host a grand ball where every maiden in the land was invited to attend. The both of them meet each other at the royal ball and share the first dance. But before the prince was able to get the name of the maiden, she had to leave as she had to be home before midnight. And in doing so she left behind a glass slipper. The prince then uses this to aid him in his search for the mysterious girl...but will he find her? Disclaimer: Story is in English! A French version is in the works! ~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~ ~(Please note that this is a Disney novelisation of the 2015 live-action remake of Cinderella, with some incorporations made from details derived from the original Cinderella film created by Disney in 1950 along with many of my additions. Essentially in the way that books are produced into films, this is just the opposite where a film is now turned into a story.) All applicable rights are reserved to Disney and to whomever necessary from within their enterprise and more. ~{Grammar check and proofreading is now complete; 1st Feb 2024}, I greatly apologize in advance for any errors that I might have missed. If I might have missed anything at all don't hesitate to make me aware of it by any means...thank you ~ Second grammar check currently in progress as of January 2025! ~I hope you enjoy the story as much as I did writing and planning it 💙
  • The Chronicles of Gebia: Tsote by Kuts123
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    In the Southern parts of the Yakunko Empire, a young outcast named Tsote bears the mark of the Ogumbo child, a mysterious blemish that sets him apart. Raised by the formidable Chief Thalko, Tsote has trained with the esteemed Ikhankara, destined to wield the ancient power of the Ikhanka. Yet, as the final selection approaches, Tsote's gift remains dormant, leaving him uncertain of his place in the world. When an ancient prophecy is fulfilled and a long-forgotten enemy stirs, the Ikhanka Emperor decrees a postponement of the Imperial Games. Tsote's fate is altered when Chief Thalko summons him on a perilous journey to Sambura, the imperial capital. As he ventures into the unknown, Tsote confronts dark forces, ancient beasts, and forgotten lore. The truth of his origins slowly unfolds, revealing a legacy tied to an old prophecy, the downfall of the Yakunko Empire, and the very fabric of his identity. Tsote must choose between claiming his rightful place or forsaking the weight of his ancestors' history. His journey becomes a quest to reclaim a past the world had sought to erase, and to discover the truth of who he is.
  • Damini : The Cursed Rebirth.  by Deepali8
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    When Damini loses everything, her family, her best friend, and her will to live. She plunges into the depths of an enchanted lake on a moonless night. But instead of death, She is thrown back in the 1920s as young girl fated to die a gruesome death and haunted by Ghosts. Will she alter her fate, or will the cycle of karma consume her once more?
  • HOW THE SHADOWS FEAST || ONC 2024 LONGLISTER ✔ by _marmoris_
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    ❝ 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐄, 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄. ❞ Saskia Vrana knows what to do when the Nights of Smoke come: Close the windows and doors. Don't look out into the darkness. Sacrifice and pray. And never dare to leave the convent. These are the sacred rules to follow if you want to survive the creatures lurking outside - and the Order of Wolves, which ensures the village's safety with watchful eyes. So, what to do when you accidentally violate one of them on the very first night and receive a divination you shouldn't outlive? However, it's not Saskia they hold responsible, but her fellow sister Katinka. When coldblooded Prince Silvan von Winterthal and his order take her, Saskia is eager to break all those rules at once and more to get her back. And if she must risk her own life making a deal with a devil while the Wild Hunt ravages the lands, she will. ______________ ONC 2024 ENTRY: Prompts 25, 28, 95
  • Coup d'etat by sudokuaddiction
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    ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ Book I ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ "Knights tend to be most loyal to whoever is their master. Usually, the master is a king or a great lord or lady. But there are knights who tend to be most loyal to whoever offers the greatest money. And sometimes it can happen, that whoever offers the greatest money will demand for the knight to turn against their masters. Those who give in, commit treason, an act called coup d'etat." Antartis is a knight, who has always been taught by the court that his destiny is to protect the royal family. He is to be loyal and entirely devoted to his masters, never showing as much as an ounce of disrespect. It is a shame that his masters are completely corrupted. It is also a shame Antartis has rebel blood in his veins. When his kingdom incites the neighbouring lands to take action and attack the weakest land of Popel , young knight must decide whether his loyalties really lie with his masters.
  • A Christmas Special by katiegoesmew
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    It's Christmastime in Rhodolite, and Ivetta is enjoying a festive holiday with family and friends. What better time to bake cookies and read Yuletide fairy tales?
  • Terrifying Tales by mrbauta
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    Be aware these are from the novel, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, as well as other great horror tales (including Creepypastas and various spooky tales or things). What you're reading is an interpretation/variation. However, it's better if certain content remains how it is in its current state than being altered. If you would like me to do a specific story, comment your suggestion. You'll get a shout out, I promise. Unless you don't want one, which is fine as well
  • Harry Potter: A Cinderello Story by Emayuku
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    With the help of his godfather, a wizardly kitchen boy mistreated by his vengeful non-magical relatives attends the Yule Ball where he meets the girl of his dreams.
  • The Longest Night by AdamTheScribe
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    On the longest night of a fierce winter storm, two young brothers are left alone in their remote farmhouse when their grandparents are stranded by drifting snow. As the hearth fire dwindles and the wind howls outside, Grandmother's old tales of mischievous, light-fearing creatures called Coalbits begin to feel unnervingly real. Desperate to keep the flames alive and the darkness at bay, the boys confront the terror of the unknown in a night that will haunt them for the rest of their lives. A chilling folk-horror tale of belief, brotherhood, and the thin line between bedtime story and ancient truth, set against the unforgiving beauty of a snowbound world.
  • Yan-Tao: A Cinderello Story from China by Emayuku
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    This version of the Cinderello story, in which a young boy overcomes the wickedness of his stepbrother and stepfather to become the bridegroom of a princess, is based on ancient Chinese manuscripts written 1000 years before the earliest European version.
  • Mighty Angelina and the Nutcracker by Emayuku
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    Angelina and Tanjiro both captures all the festive sparkle of Christmas with this glorious introduction to The Nutcracker ballet.
  • (Book 4) Hayden Mackay and The Fest of Vrindahina by jyothi89
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    "One final question." I said. "Do I have to find out by myself about why I am called the Fire of Vengeance?" "Hayden..." "Now please don't tell me, that you don't know anything about it. Because I know, that you know." "And how did you know may I ask?" "Singh told me." "Sure he did," he said sarcastically, "Hayden we'll talk about it, soon." "No, not soon, Today. Now. Doctor I trusted you when you told me you know nothing about it..." "Than I want you to keep trusting me." "Just now you told me that I have find everything all by myself and is there anyone else better than you to answer me?" "We will definitely talk," he repeated, "But not now, not today." "When?" I asked, quite firmly. "Right after I come back from Uttarameer." Cover Credits - Devesh Soni
  • The Great Indian Desert  by A952000
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    Step into the enchanting world of Rajasthani folktales, where the golden deserts and majestic palaces of Rajasthan come alive with stories of brave kings, wise queens, and clever villagers. Known as the "Land of Kings," Rajasthan is a region rich in history, culture, and heroic legends. These folktales, passed down through generations, capture the essence of courage, loyalty, and kindness. Whether it's a battle for honor or a magical adventure, each story teaches valuable lessons and inspires readers to be brave and true to themselves. Get ready for a journey where imagination has no limits!
  • Ocean Story by DrBatlock
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    This is just a test to see what people think of the story. This is only the background. I will continue with it if I get good feedback! Feedback is encouraged! Share with friends! The world flooded. Humanity on ships. The oceans much different than they were meant to be. Some humans evolved. Some remained. Ruins lurk under the surface hiding secrets of the past.
  • Qissa-E-Mohabbat by aliinahatesyou
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    one shots(short stories) 1) Qulsum💮Sikander(completed) 2) Sahiba🌸Mirza(completed) 3)Wajih🌺Onaifa(completed) 4)Saim🌼Harum(completed) 5) Yahya🌹Mehreen(completed)
  • Myth by OnwardMonster
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    Clive has not left his home since he was six. Agoraphobia, they said. Everyone in his life is convinced that it would make it impossible for him to lead a life outside. Terrible sleep habits and bouts of insomnia have left him feeling as though his waking and unconscious minds have blended together. Losing chunks of time and unable to tell the difference. Somewhere in the back of his mind, Clive doesn't think he's sick. He thinks he's haunted. One chance meeting with the new girl who moved in across the street. Suddenly, there is hope. Clive is about to learn that the town he grew up in is much stranger than he ever anticipated. Is Clive living in a fairy tale masked beneath a haunting, or was it all just a part of his imagination?
  • ꧁༒𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐌𝐀༒꧂|©𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆©| by SrishtiSingh26
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    𝑼𝒎𝒎....𝑰 𝒈𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒔- 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒑𝒍𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒖𝒑𝒐𝒏, 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌. 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒇𝒂𝒓, 𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈. 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 :) So here, its a girl who somehow, unexpectedly got an interest with pen and paper. And I guess now it has become a kind of intoxication. So basically, this book is an attempt where my heart's thoughts and feelings flows down through magical words in the form of poetry. Some happy, some sad, some sappy and some bad. ༒𝐒𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐌𝐀༒ Started~28.8.2020 Finshed~16.5.2021 ÃÇHÌÉVËMĒÑTS🏆 ☆Poetry Rank~20(6.12.2020) ☆Poetry Rank~4 (7.12.2020) ☆Poetry Rank~22(18.5.2021) ☆1st Runner up of Aesthetic Poetry Awards by @soul_searcher ☆2nd Runner up of The Silver Star Community Awards by @SilverStarCommunity
  • Unclaimed by Hayra_Queen_Gremlin
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    When Sylva stumbles into a sacred forest clearing on the night of an ancient pack rite, her suppressed plant magic awakens with violent clarity. As the land itself intervenes, those present are forced to choose restraint over instinct and witnessing over control. Unclaimed is a standalone mythic vignette about power that cannot be owned, and the quiet strength of being left untouched.
  • The Chronicles of Gebia: Mystery of the Olko beads. by Kuts123
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    Tsote's return from the magnificent city of Sambura marks a profound transformation within him. He feels a newfound strength and confidence, yet his deep-rooted bias against the Yakunko Ikhanka gift remains unaltered. Despite this, the very essence of Ikhanka flows through his veins, tying him to generations of animosity between the Yakunko and their nine sister tribes. With the final Ikhankara games on the horizon, a malevolent force rises from the shadowlands, capable of corrupting and darkening the Yakunko warriors' Ikhanka gift. As the Yakunko King and the council of elders grapple with suppressing uprisings from the sister tribes, the impending threat looms over the entire realm. Tsote stands at a critical juncture, facing a momentous decision. His choice could either lead to the birth of a darker and mightier Yakunko Empire or the obliteration of his people's gift. The nine sister tribes, seeking revenge for the millennia of Yakunko's greed and cruelty, intensify the gravity of his dilemma. Amidst his fears and uncertainties, Tsote's path guides him to confront the darkness he resents. There, he discovers the true potential and significance of the "Mysterious Olko beads," his mother's sole inheritance. Unravelling their secrets, he realizes that the fate of every Gebian shadowland hangs in the balance, and his decisions will shape the destiny of his people and their ancient power.