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The Witching Hour

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Alice is an aspiring big-time journalist stuck in a small, uneventful town in southern Texas. If that wasn't bad enough, her childhood best friend, Julia, is clearly more skilled and the favored reporter of the town newspaper, leaving Alice without interesting stories to build her career on. Then, unexpectedly, Alice's husband, Rick, gives her a tip on a story that might just be the scoop she's been looking for. However, she soon realizes she may have gotten much more than she bargained for. 
As she investigates, she soon unravels horrifying secrets that were once buried and forgotten for years, that,  now unleashed, wreak havoc on the entire town. The cursed investigation becomes a nightmare far beyond her wildest fears. Can she uncover the story and save herself and everyone she loves from the unwelcome horrors that lurk within her city?All Rights Reserved

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Alice by campbelljauthor

On a dark chilly night, Alice's life is completely shattered. A tornado strikes, killing her parents and nearly herself. With no other people of her kin to look after her, she is taken to Oak Vale Orphanage. Alice hopes that this place will be her new home, but she was wrong. Everyone there hates her; everyday they tease her, hurt and torment her. Alice's only friend is Sarah, a meek, kind girl, who has a dark secret. Then, the friendship which the girls have, completely and horrifically changes. ____________________________________ This story of demonic possession, murder, friendship and horror will leave you terrified and smiling, laughing and crying. ____________________________________ Praise for Alice: Great scenery. You're really descriptive! (ReynaFreed) I'm reading this in the morning, so at night I'm gonna piss my pants. NO LIE. (Guls_x) Copyright©Cam Jenkins (thenetherlord1103) Copyright© |2017 All rights reserved®️ (Winner of the purpleappleawards)

Her Terrifying Love by greggerguy

While being chased by her abusive boyfriend, Lyla turns the tables, shoving him into the path of an oncoming car. But rather than calling the police, she and her friend, Jack bury the body deep in the woods. Instead of finishing her senior year in peace, Lyla is horrified to discover that her dead ex has returned for revenge. This genre-bending supernatural thriller weaves elements of murder mystery, romance, high school drama, humor, and, of course, a terrifying ghost story. (Excerpt from "Her Terrifying Love") Jack's chest heaved. "You said he was dead." Lyla inched closer and whispered, "He had no pulse!" "Maybe he was just stunned." "We carried him all that way," she said. "He wasn't breathing." "But maybe he woke up after we left him down there." "Woke up?! His neck was broken." Jack hung his head. He couldn't make sense of this. "I know how this is gonna sound, but..." He choked on his words. "When I went to pick up my car from the body shop yesterday, he was standing across the street. Watching me." "Who was?!" "Keenan. I swear to God." "No way," she asserted. "That's crazy talk. He's dead." "It was him." Jack nodded. "He had a frickin' giant tattoo on his neck." A shiver flashed down Lyla's spine. Jack confirmed what she'd been dreading. He'd been seeing the ghost, too. If you enjoyed "Her Terrifying Love," check out the sequel, "Dirty Secrets." https://www.wattpad.com/822348938-dirty-secrets-prologue

The Whispering Shadows by MiguelLagana

When writer Emily Thorne arrives at the eerie Blackwood Manor to finish her next novel, she expects to uncover the secrets of a forgotten family. But as whispers in the walls grow louder and the shadows close in, Emily realizes she's not just chasing a story-she's living it. Caught between the town's dark past and a vengeful spirit, can she uncover the truth before it's too late?

Hide and Seek by Ms_Horrendous

How does your night go from a game of Hide and Seek with your best friend, to your parents being murdered the same night? On top of that, you're sent to live with your mother and father's best friend, Mrs. and Mr. Harmon. Although Emily and her brother have no idea who these people are, they're given the luxury life and a dream every kid wants. However, those dreams soon turn into nightmares. A handprint in the dirt, a fired maid who still works in the garden, and a game where you have to kill to keep your soul from being sacrificed to a wicked book. When you enter the house, you follow the rules, you play the game... My name is Emily. I thought it was a normal, abandoned house. I thought she was a normal girl. I thought we'd play a normal game of hide and seek. Turns out I was wrong. Dead wrong... *You can now play Hide and seek as an interactive game on the app: CHAPTERS that was purchased by Crazy Maple Studios* Updated Hide and Seek Order 2020 Hide and Seek Hide and Seek: The Return of Mr. Harmon Hide and Seek 3: The Last Game (Not Yet Completed) Prequel: Violet Helena and the rings (Not Yet Completed)

Echoes of Deception by mishxshou

In the small, picturesque town of Ravenswood, a haunting secret lies buried beneath its idyllic facade. Alice Montgomery, a troubled young woman with a dark past, returns to her childhood home after years of self-imposed exile. Haunted by mysterious memories and plagued by relentless nightmares, she is determined to uncover the truth about her family's twisted history. As Alice delves deeper into her investigation, she becomes entangled in a web of deceit, manipulation, and psychological warfare. Strange occurrences unfold around her, suggesting that someone is watching her every move. Paranoia grips her, blurring the line between reality and delusion. As the tension mounts, Alice discovers a series of cryptic clues left by her deceased father, a renowned psychiatrist who had secrets of his own. With each clue unraveled, she uncovers shocking revelations about her family's involvement in a clandestine organization known only as "The Echo Project." Unbeknownst to Alice, she is now the key to unlocking its dark secrets. Haunted by her own fractured psyche, Alice must confront her deepest fears and unravel the twisted truth before it consumes her. Along the way, she encounters a cast of complex and enigmatic characters, each with their own hidden agendas and troubled pasts. As the boundaries between sanity and madness blur, Alice's relentless pursuit of the truth leads her down a perilous path, where danger lurks around every corner. Will she succumb to the darkness that haunts her or find the strength to expose the malevolent forces at play?

Incandescence by homesickaliens

[FIRST DRAFT] Living with the living dead is no easy feat. When April’s missing friend Mason returns home as a zombie with a vengeance, normality crashes and burns. Characterised by a sinister presence and an arsenal of smart-ass retorts, this is a corpse no one wants to mess with. Not even April herself. Trouble is, Mason’s undead status may not be the only problem at hand. With the death toll on the rise and a string of mysterious disasters sparking hysteria in their home-town, it’s clear the pair have bigger issues to deal with than their dysfunctional friendship. A paranoid shut-in at heart, April must battle her multitude of fears and put reason to good use as she sets out to lead the way in an investigation of the supernatural variety. Joined by a shady artist and a smooth-talking mean girl, the teens are ready as ever to tackle the horror and save their town from its impending doom. That is, if they don’t kill each other first.

The Curse of Dreadgrave Manor by Page-Terrors

"Oh, go on..." it growled, its twisted smile growing wider. "What is it you mortals say? Oh, yes... I dare you..." * * * When Lewis, the strange, new kid arrives at Fading Hope School, Max and Kris can't wait to invite him to join the Dare Doer's Club. They dare him to spend a night in Dreadgrave Manor, a haunted house once home to the infamous Count Montgomery Dreadgrave and rumoured to have been the location of a bloody massacre almost a century before. But then Lewis goes missing in the manor, and Max and Kris are forced to venture inside. How is Dreadgrave Manor linked to the town's dark history of children disappearing in Fading Hope? What terrifying secrets lie within its cursed walls? Worst of all, as night falls, why won't the dead stay dead? Soon, they'll realise it's a race against time to save not only Lewis but themselves as well. Can they break the curse of Dreadgrave Manor and survive until the morning? Or will they be trapped... forever?

[Not Just Any Other] Ghost Story by rskovach

A town with secrets. A girl with questions. And a revelation that's more shocking than any of them ever expected. * * * * * Sarah wants to spend the last months before college exploring her aunt's sleepy New England town while quietly crushing on the local football star, but the resident ghost has other plans. When evidence of an eighty-year-old murder is discovered, Sarah becomes convinced that the victim is trying to give her a message or perhaps, even a warning. But how could any of it be connected, and most importantly, what is there for her to be afraid of in sweet-as-(pumpkin spice) pie New Bedford? * * * CONTENT WARNING: This story has discussions and depictions of certain themes that some readers may find triggering. This includes verbal, physical, and sexual assault, issues surrounding mental health, and child loss. Read at your own discretion. Note that this is a first draft of this story. It is exclusive to Wattpad and if you find it elsewhere, it has been illegally pirated and you're at risk for malware. [Approx. 50K word Novel] Cover made with Canva Image Generator. (c) 2021-22 All Rights Reserved - Copyright RS Kovach

The Hades Test by ThisGoldenLife

"My name is Adalia Kritant, and I can see, feel and communicate with ghosts." Adalia has lived her life with a curse: the ability to see and hear the dead. It has caused her to miss out on the joys of life. Friendship, happiness and love have eluded her, but she is destined for her own unique journey. It changes the day she meets a ghost like none other. Nolan is almost alive in the way he walks, talks and reacts with the world around him. This mysterious specter shows her the joys of the living and the dead. The bond that results is steadyfast and can span beyond death, but Nolan has another mission. He has come to find closure for himself and his family, by discovering the identity of his murderer. Adalia will be drawn into a web of secrets and betrayal, a puzzle that will include her own broken family. Using her curse, and the knowledge of her guide, Adalia unravels the truth, and discovers a new world linked to her power and her destiny. (Completed)

The Devil You Know by Lindz986

Allison Clarke has a seemingly perfect life. She is a young, hard working, teacher living in the PNW town of Bellingham. She is married to her high school sweetheart whose family runs several successful businesses throughout the town. Everything seems to be going perfectly for Allison. So how does she end up mutilated and murdered, dumped on the side of a remote road? Kaitlin Pierce is a local detective determined to find the sadistic killer who tortured and murdered the young teacher. However, the more Kaitlin digs into Allison's life the more she realizes that everyone, including the victim, is hiding secrets. What dark secrets were hiding behind the facade of Allison's perfect life? With multiple POVs and a sharp narrative twist that will leave you questioning every character's motive this story will leave you wondering how easily the devil can hide in plain sight.

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Alice

On a dark chilly night, Alice's life is completely shattered. A tornado strikes, killing her parents and nearly herself. With no other people of her kin to look after her, she is taken to Oak Vale Orphanage. Alice hopes that this place will be her new home, but she was wrong. Everyone there hates her; everyday they tease her, hurt and torment her. Alice's only friend is Sarah, a meek, kind girl, who has a dark secret. Then, the friendship which the girls have, completely and horrifically changes. This story of demonic possession, murder, friendship and horror will leave you terrified and smiling, laughing and crying. Praise for Alice: Great scenery. You're really descriptive! (ReynaFreed) I'm reading this in the morning, so at night I'm gonna piss my pants. NO LIE. (Guls_x) Copyright©Cam Jenkins (thenetherlord1103) Copyright© |2017 All rights reserved®️ (Winner of the purpleappleawards)