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Obscurity

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Reads 180
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Parts 42
Time 6h 23m

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18th-century creepiness gothic historical horror new paranormal scary suspense thriller vampire

The widow St. Vincent appears in the wake of her husband's death the most wealthy plantation owner in 1790s New Orleans. But strange occurrences ensue in her wake and the town becomes obsessed with their superstitions about her. As they attempt to unravel the widow's secrets, we find she knows something of their secrets as well and the philosophical underpinnings of their pasts all surface to haunt them all.

I have finished writing this novel and will release one chapter every Friday without break until it is complete in July of 2022. Or you can follow the novel live at ellegriffin.substack.com.All Rights Reserved

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H y b r i d s | Book one- Darkness by r_flaska_707

There is a room. A room deep within in a supposedly haunted mansion, deep within the bayous of New Orleans. In that room laid a secret, a secret that led to other secrets. Secrets that wanted to be kept. Secrets that shouldn't be touched. There laid a woman, a sister... The one who starts this story and ends it. In this old Victorian-like mansion lives six brothers, and with them lives their guardian that was instructed to watch over them. These cold-hearted beasts who were incapable of feelings of love after their sister was out under a sleeping curse, put on empty masks. Conniving and manipulative they are, but a girl who has lived with them for some time was able to warm at least one of their hearts, and unknowingly open the door to the room with a dark secret. ＨＹＢＲＩＤＳ | The Beginning |

Whispers of the Crescent: A New Orleans Possession by kyle_rj

A young woman's desire for a new beginning with a complicated past comes with dire consequence's in modern day New Orleans [Content Warning: This story deals with intense violence, sexual violence and coarse language. Please take care while reading] I wrote this story back in high school, originally published back in 2014-2015 on the site. The writing is rough so I may come back and edit it

His Fire Maiden by Amandayewanda

Vivienne Roberts, once rich and now a thief, is no stranger to danger. Lord Damien Reginald, wealthy and well-traveled knows his destiny lies with Vivienne. But can she allow a disfigured monster as himself in her heart? But she is the only one who will be his bride. Can he stay with someone who is cursed? But he is the answer to her soul. And what starts as a marriage on paper soon becomes their sole reason to live #8 - 18th century #36 - Steampunk

The Mardi Gras Queen by bellatuscana

After WW1, young Louie comes back to New York City to find that he is without a job. His path to becoming a detective has been delayed by the FBI, whose corporation is now too lucrative and exclusive for him to join. Frustrated, he runs of to New Orleans, hoping to find a murder. Irene Showalter has been trapped in purgatory for a very, very long time. So when the opportunity arises to meet a man that can save her from that fate, she can't say no. Especially when they both want to figure out the same thing: Who murdered Elaine Showalter?

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐦 by MarCafeWrites

☆ 2022 ᴡᴀᴛᴛʏꜱ ᴡɪɴɴᴇʀ!! ☆ "Hell is empty and all the devils are here." On the cusp of the 20th century, blue blood heiress Lucy Penn has lost everything: her betrothed, her family and home, and even her ability to walk in the sunlight. As she struggles to acclimate to her new nocturnal existence, she makes the acquaintance of Dr. Thomas Reed: an intelligent and tortured immortal, still haunted by the horrors of his past. As the pair grow closer, Lucy becomes privy to a frightening world far below the surface of polite society, in which beings of ancient and unfathomable power live outside the confines of humanity. Carpe Noctem (or "Seize the Night") follows Lucy on her journey through the shrouded streets, eerie hospitals, and aristocratic parlors of nighttime London. As she seeks to exhume the insidious and terrifying purpose behind her transformation, Lucy finds herself drawn deeper into a dark nocturne world of unimaginable folklore and intrigue, begging the question: can love be found after death? HIGHEST RANKINGS ~ #1 Carpe Noctem #1 Period Fiction #1 Nocturnal #1 Gothic Romance #1 Gothic Horror #3 Dracula #3 Shakespeare #8 Vampire #17 Victorian #46 Historical Fiction

War In Embers - A Lycans Story by Nieunoftz

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Little Cinder Soot by OpalLynnAbernathy

17th Century United States-Daniella De Exter had it all. She was an only child to a wealthy man, she never wanted for anything. Until one day, her father married Evil Lucinda Darcey. Lucinda had 2 children of her own, spoiled rotten twins Corinna and Brianna, and all she wanted was for them to leave. But Daniella learned the hard way, you never get what you want. Instead, her father dies on a hunting expedition weeks after marrying Evil Lucinda, leaving her an orphan and alone in Lucinda's care. Lucinda wanting nothing to do with Daniella strips her of not only her wealth, but her pride and integrity, banishing her to the confines of the plantations basements, only allowing her to see the light of day, to wait on her stepsisters. Soon, Daniella wilts away to nothing, not wanting to live that way anymore, she promises herself peace after one deed is finished. During the night, she sneaks up from the basements and kills her step family, but what she doesn't learn until she dies herself, is one of the sisters never really died. Present Day United States- Every Year, the De Exter Plantation is publicly open on Halloween Night. It is known to be the most haunted location in all of Louisiana. Every Halloween a lottery is drawn in the small town of Exter, the winners win an all night pass to the grounds and the house. Complete lock-down from dusk til dawn. This year 21 Year old Hunter Brigley and his 7 year old sister Hope and 2 others are forced onto the plantation well before the lockdown and its a struggle from the moment the gate closes to stay alive. Hunter uses his common sense and logic to his advantage, but soon fear of loosing his sister overwhelms him and he soon finds out is just how confusing and distorted reality gets once inside the Plantation walls. He has to risk everything just to save his and his sisters life. And being descended from the very family that the ghost who supposedly haunts the plantation killed, doesnt put the odds in there favor.

Starry Eyed Fighters by JirehCrowell

Belle grew up with a relatively normal life in Ireland, raised by her grandparents who nurtured her into adulthood. However, after learning the truth about her real parents following her college graduation, her world shifted. The mystery of her parents' sudden disappearance began to weigh heavily on her, filling her with unanswered questions. Determined to uncover the truth about this crucial part of her life, Belle decided to stop living in the dark. As a brilliant professor at Silver Lining University, she leveraged every advantage at her disposal-tapping into the institution's vast network of resources, connections, and research tools. After years of investigation, she finally stumbled upon a lead: an abandoned, once-hidden village buried in rumors. The village was said to have once been home to vampires, human-like aliens, and other rare magical creatures, but the most troubling rumor tied the place to a series of strange disappearances over the years-disappearances that Belle realized were connected to her parents. Armed with this knowledge and driven by her unrelenting determination, Belle embarks on a journey to the village, hoping to uncover the answers she had been longing for a couple years. Cover art shyvis on Twitter and Instagram. Editor/ co writer Qipao.

Darkly Wed (Darkly Devoted Series, Book 3) by KateLorraine

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Someday You'll Find Me (Eric Northman/ True Blood) by TaraNorthman

Eric Northman, vampire Sheriff of Area 5 is ordered by the Queen of Louisiana to investigate accusations about a Coven of Necromancers in his area. Witches who control the dead are very dangerous to vampires. He soon discovers his long-lost love is hiding a very dark secret. *** You do not need to watch the show to enjoy this- Mystery/ Supernatural/ Paranormal- WM/BW- Fan Fiction based off the show True Blood*** "I follow the road at night, Just hoping to find. Which puzzle piece fell out of me."

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H y b r i d s | Book one- Darkness cover

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H y b r i d s | Book one- Darkness

There is a room. A room deep within in a supposedly haunted mansion, deep within the bayous of New Orleans. In that room laid a secret, a secret that led to other secrets. Secrets that wanted to be kept. Secrets that shouldn't be touched. There laid a woman, a sister... The one who starts this story and ends it. In this old Victorian-like mansion lives six brothers, and with them lives their guardian that was instructed to watch over them. These cold-hearted beasts who were incapable of feelings of love after their sister was out under a sleeping curse, put on empty masks. Conniving and manipulative they are, but a girl who has lived with them for some time was able to warm at least one of their hearts, and unknowingly open the door to the room with a dark secret. ＨＹＢＲＩＤＳ | The Beginning |