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The Witching Hour

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Parts 11
Time 1h 13m

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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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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?

WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT ✓ by dnd_Hades

slight T/W ⚠️ Eliza and her friends encountered a dead body in the woods that appeared to be of someone she knew, the police investigated the scene and autopsy was conducted, the reports indicated to a brutal murder. The group of teenagers, shocked by what they had discovered, started an investigation of their own. Slowly discovering the horrendous past of their town, and the secret of that one specific area of the forest that is off limits to everyone, Realizing that their seemingly "normal" town, might be far more ominous and sinister than they had originally thought. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please do follow for daily updates!!!

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.

What We Have Lost by ChrisPenaArrieta

In a world where true terror lurks in plain sight, three intertwined fates collide in a frantic hunt for a demon that preys upon innocent girls. 🔪 A man trapped inside his niece's body, forced to protect her from sinister forces closing in. 🔮 A witch gifted with the power to find the lost, facing an evil far darker than she ever imagined. 🚨 A police force hunting a serial killer, only to discover that their worst nightmare is not of this world. When nightmares bleed into reality, how far would you go to reclaim what you love? Dare to cross the line.

Harper's Curse by sombras_de_tato

In Riverstone, MD, it all begins with the disappearance of an old man. Four friends, out of curiosity, go to his house after a party. Then, notes with letters revealing Harper's name begin to appear. As time passes, Harper awakens and begins to play with the people of Riverstone, taking their lives and scaring others. Two officers die. Harper manipulates things, scaring everyone in town. He gains more powers as he kills people. With his chains of fire, he makes them disappear. Of the four friends, two more are included, and the six reunite to discover who Harper is, what he's after, and how to eliminate him. Harper takes them to Hell, where they fight. Laura confronts Harper through a ritual, where she fights until she wins to put an end to everything Harper did.

The Whispers in Hollow Creek by viaaaa_writes

In the remote village of Hollow Creek, nestled deep within the misty confines of an ancient forest, strange occurrences disturb the lives of its inhabitants. Legends say that the village is cursed, haunted by vengeful spirits bound to the land since the tragic events of a forgotten past. The story follows Lily Dawson, a young journalist with a knack for the supernatural, who arrives in Hollow Creek to investigate these eerie tales for her latest article. Upon her arrival, Lily is welcomed by the cold stares and cryptic warnings of the villagers. She dismisses their superstitions, driven by her ambition to uncover the truth. However, as night falls, she begins to hear chilling whispers echoing through the tree line outside her window, coaxing her to uncover secrets buried long ago. Determined to find the source of these whispers, Lily teams up with an enigmatic local historian, Ethan, who believes that unlocking the past is the only way to quell the unrest. Together, they delve into the village's history, uncovering stories of a massacre that took place centuries ago during a ritual gone wrong. Each revelation brings them closer to the heart of the curse and the spirits trapped within. Amidst mounting fear and escalating supernatural occurrences, Lily and Ethan realize they must perform a dangerous ritual to appease the spirits and lift the curse. As they race against time, they battle both the sinister forces of the supernatural and the skepticism of the villagers who are unwilling to confront their past. In a spine-chilling climax set during a storm-laden night, Lily must face the ultimate test of courage and faith, as the boundary between the living and the dead blurs, threatening to engulf the village in shadow forever. It's a harrowing tale of uncovering darkness, confronting fears, and the unrelenting whisper of unseen forces that haunt the haunted.

The Town That Forgot to Mourn by storyvault1337

After surviving a tragic accident that took her father's life, sixteen-year-old Emma is forced to move to a quiet little town with her grieving mother. The town is picture-perfect-too perfect. But beneath the surface, something is deeply wrong. Their new house is unsettling. The air feels cold. The nights are too quiet. And Emma can't shake the feeling that something-or someone-is watching her. Her mother, once grieving, is suddenly... too happy. The townspeople are welcoming-too welcoming. And the house? It whispers to her. Tells her things she shouldn't know. But no one will listen. As Emma unravels the town's secrets, she realizes she was never meant to leave. And if she doesn't escape soon, she might not be Emma anymore.

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?

Enamored | ✓ by AngeliqueToledo

He caressed my hair gently, his fingertips touching large chunks of silky strands, ❝I wanted to give you a chance to win and escape me. I couldn't wait anymore. I need you now.❞ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Los Angeles; known as the City of Angels. It is a city of opportunity where the stars illuminate, a city close to breathtakingly beautiful beaches and where swaying palm trees decorate the modern city. However, beneath it's façade, lays the city of the wild and corrupt. The City of Angels is a misnomer because its citizens' souls are all conquered under the prince of the Nether Realm; Daemon. All except for one. Celeste is a 17 year old girl hoping to ease her parents' financial burdens. She is the beacon of light and purity that draws Daemon to her. He reveled in her innocence because he would have another soul meant for heaven damned in his realm. Daemon proposes a deadly game to attain her soul with freedom to live as the prize. The rules of the game are now set and the players have been decided. However, as the game continues, a deadly love triangle occurs, and a potential war between heaven and hell looms. The game maker and his players might not be able to leave this game unscarred. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* #49 in Paranormal on 12/20/16 Copyright © 2015. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

✔Carlton High Mystery® ||Horror Fic|| #Featured by Seong_Grace

When Lucy Thompson transfers to Carlton Highschool, she never expects to uncover the haunting secrets hidden within its walls. Rumors swirl of a ghost boy who roams the empty corridors, but Lucy dismisses them as mere tales. However, one eerie night, she catches a glimpse of a translucent figure, sending shivers down her spine. Determined to unravel the truth, Lucy delves into the school's dark history, discovering a long-forgotten tragedy that ties the ghost boy to the present. With the help of her newfound friends, she embarks on a perilous journey to unlock the secrets buried deep within Carlton Highschool. As they venture deeper into the mystery, the ghost boy's appearances become more frequent and unsettling. Lucy becomes consumed by her quest to communicate with him, driven by a growing connection she can't explain. But as they inch closer to the truth, malevolent forces emerge, threatening to unleash a darkness that could consume them all. With time running out, Lucy must face her fears and confront the supernatural entity that holds the key to unraveling the Carlton Highschool Mystery. Can she uncover the truth and put the restless spirit to rest, or will she and her friends become trapped in a nightmarish realm forever? #Featured Story Ambyss round 3 qualifier of 2024 Cover by @kpop_united

My Roommate Is Dead (BxB)✔ by DarkSparx

Aaron has a crush on Caleb. The problem? The guy is a ghost. When he tries to confess to him the spirit vanishes and strange things begin happening, from disappearances to a mysterious entity knocking on the door every night at midnight. Can he figure out what's going on and use this phenomenon to change the past? Or is his roommate doomed to his fate? Rated Mature for violence, language, and sexual scenes. Warning for this rough draft being unedited.

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 Graveyard Song by WalkerGraves

Being hopeful that seclusion, nature and a fresh start can bring peace to newly divorced Travis, he begins to live out the next chapter of his life settling into a remote cabin hours from his hometown. A surprise visit from his closest neighbor, Genevieve, seems to be just what he needs to move on. But Travis isn't the only one on this mountain that wants her, and she has a secret she's taking to the grave. In his pursuit of Genevieve, Travis uncovers the mysteries buried in these woods and a love that will haunt him forever.

House Ghost ONC 2022 LONGLISTER by SayWatt74

Curiosity killed the cat. That's what a young ghost woman, Grey, tells herself everyday, feeling the same tug to know more about the human world. There's only one problem: the lights. The same lights that has made her kind extinct and has made her avoid any humans in her building. She's managed to balance her survival instincts and her curiosity for so long. But one day she makes a single error that brings her closer to a human than she ever wanted to be. Now she'll have to give up the life she's made for herself or fight the light to save her home. Let sleeping dogs lie. That's what college dropout Justin tells himself everyday, ignoring the issues piling up in his life. He's made it work this long. But one day he comes across something totally out of place in his world, and it's only the first of many. Now he has to either accept there's a stalker living in his house, or that his mind is unraveling. They're both running out of time. * ONC 2022 LONGLISTER ONC Prompts used: 64, 70 **Credit to @stella_vigo for the amazing, beautiful cover! **Credit to @ladyloki34 for the lovely lovely chapter banner!

Ashvale by ChristianBishop8

Ashvale is a town trapped in time, a place where the fog never fully lifts, and the air always carries the faintest scent of decay. With its abandoned streets, dilapidated homes, and a history shrouded in mystery, Ashvale seems frozen in a nightmare that no one dares to wake from. Whispers of ghostly apparitions, strange disappearances, and eerie happenings have kept visitors away for decades, leaving it forgotten by the outside world. Ella Turner, a young, ambitious journalist with a reputation for uncovering the truth, is determined to crack the mystery of Ashvale. Drawn by the promise of a story that could launch her career, she arrives with nothing but curiosity and skepticism. But as soon as she sets foot in the town, Ella feels the chilling presence of something more-something unnatural. The townspeople, few and far between, speak in hushed tones, warning her to leave before it's too late. They know the truth about Ashvale's dark past: it is cursed, haunted by restless spirits who have never found peace. The more Ella investigates, the more she uncovers a web of tragic events that have bound the souls of the dead to the land, their cries echoing in the shadows. Determined to help them find release, Ella embarks on a dangerous journey to unravel the truth behind Ashvale's curse. But the deeper she digs, the more she realizes that breaking the town's hold on the spirits might cost her more than she ever imagined. With every revelation, Ella's grip on reality begins to slip, and she must confront a terrifying question: can she free the souls of Ashvale without losing her own in the process? In Ashvale, the past never stays buried... and some stories should never be told.

Cursed ✔️ by NiveditasDiary

Genre: Horror/Mystery 'Sometimes It's Better To Keep Things Untouched' A perfect beach trip. A mesmerising emerald stone. It looked so hypnotic and beautiful. It's just a stone, right? What could go wrong? What John didn't know was that his innocence was just the beginning of their ends. And whom does the whispers belong to that keeps echoing in John's head? Since the day John brought the stone home, eerie and creepy things began happening and even the deaths in his family. Is that all just a coincedence? And whom does the shadow belongs to that John keeps seeing? John, his sister, Hannah, and their friend, Emily, must act fast before the curse gets them. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the curse before it's too late? And who are the mutilated creatures following John around? NOTE: Any spoiler comment and hate speech will be deleted as it won't be fair to other readers.

The Tragedy of Eden's Gate by Maeve-Ashford

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TRAPPED BLOOD by AshBlazer

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When the Dead Speak by Ordeya

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The Whispering Shadows

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?