Inheritance
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Ongoing, First published Apr 19, 2023
Mature
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When Jacob Reed inherits a crumbling, sinister manor from his long-estranged grandfather, he is hesitant to accept the unexpected gift. As he moves in, however, the eerie atmosphere and hidden mysteries of the house captivate him, driving him to unravel the dark secrets lurking within its walls.

In the labyrinth of dust-filled halls and creaking rooms, Jacob is haunted by the whispers and tortured cries of the past, relentlessly tugging at the seams of his sanity. But the more he discovers, the more he is ensnared in a deadly game of shadows that binds him to a grim fate.

As he unearths the truth about his ancestors' lives and the gruesome circumstances surrounding their demise, Jacob struggles to free himself and the house from the ghastly grip of a bloodstained legacy. With his very life on the line, he is faced with the ultimate choice: to break the malevolent curse or become the next victim of his family's dark inheritance.

Join Jacob on a spine-chilling journey through the haunted halls of the Reed Manor in "Inheritance," a Gothic thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Will he find a way to banish the shadows, or will he, too, succumb to the sinister forces that have claimed generations of his bloodline? Only time will reveal the truth hidden within the Inheritance of Shadows.

[Inheritance is a work of fiction, any mention of real-life people is completely by mistake and not intentional.]
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Whispers in the Dark by MidnightAuthor82
38 parts Complete Mature
"The walls remember. The shadows watch. And the house... never forgets. 🖤🏚️ Step inside, but beware - some doors were never meant to be opened." Haunted House: A place steeped in darkness, where shadows whisper secrets and every creak of the floorboards echoes with a sinister history. Fractured Reality: As unexplainable events unfold, the protagonist, Evelyn, grapples with her sanity - unable to discern whether the horrors are real or a figment of her unraveling mind. The House Breathes: More than just walls and timber, the house pulses with a strange consciousness, guarding its mysteries and twisting reality around those who enter. Buried Family Secrets: Evelyn's past is entangled with the house in ways she never imagined, uncovering chilling revelations about her ancestry. No Escape: The house is a labyrinth of nightmares, holding its captives until its dark enigma is unraveled. Cursed Bloodline: Bound by fate, Evelyn's lineage carries the weight of an ancient curse - and the key to breaking it lies hidden within the house's haunted heart.
Echoes of the Forgotten by tala_tubbies
18 parts Complete
Blackthorn Manor has long been abandoned, its shadowed halls steeped in whispers of tragedy and doom. For over a century, its only inhabitant has been Nate Blackthorn, a tormented phantom bound to the very mansion he once built as his crowning achievement. Trapped between life and death, Nate's existence is a haze of fragmented memories and a sorrow that refuses to fade. When sixteen-year-old Emma steps into the manor on a cold, fog-drenched night, she is driven by a singular purpose-to uncover the truth behind her mother's disappearance. But the locket she carries and the questions she asks stir something long dormant within Blackthorn's decaying walls. The shadows awaken, ancient and hungry, their presence seeping into every corner of the house. As Emma begins to unravel the secrets of the manor, she discovers unsettling truths about Nate's tragic past and her own inexplicable connection to the estate. But the deeper she digs, the more the house turns against her, and soon, Emma realizes she is not just searching for answers-she is fighting to survive. What lies at the heart of Blackthorn Manor's curse? Who-or what-is pulling the strings behind its sinister power? And what will Emma uncover when the forgotten past refuses to stay buried?
The Inheritance of Deceit by ChristineLenhart
9 parts Ongoing Mature
When Emma Whitmore returns to Whitmore Manor for the reading of her late father's will, she expects tension-but not betrayal. Named the sole heir to the estate, she quickly realizes her inheritance comes with more than just wealth. Beneath the grand halls and gilded chandeliers lies a tangled web of secrets, deception, and a past her stepmother, Vivian, will do anything to keep buried. As Emma pieces together her father's final message, she uncovers shocking truths about her family's fortune and her mother's mysterious disappearance years ago. Every answer leads to more lies, and with danger lurking in the shadows, Emma has only one choice: trust no one. But amidst the deceit, an unexpected ally emerges-Kevin Carter, a man with secrets of his own. As their connection deepens, Emma must decide whether love is another trap or the only truth left. In a house where deception runs deep, inheritance isn't just about wealth-it's about survival. A gripping tale of betrayal, secrets, and the fight for the truth, The Inheritance of Deceit will keep you guessing until the final page.
Blackthorne Manor by Emmian_
16 parts Ongoing
Prompt 19. You inherit a house from a long lost relative, only to discover it's haunted by a ghost from your past. How do you deal with what you once knew? When Simon receives an unexpected letter claiming he is the last descendant of a long-forgotten bloodline, he travels to the abandoned Blackthorne Manor to uncover his past. But as soon as he steps inside, the house ensnares him in its grasp-its pristine halls untouched by time, its eerie silence teeming with unseen watchers. Trapped within the manor's cursed walls, Simon must unravel its dark history and face the restless spirits that will do anything to keep their secrets buried. But the deeper he digs, the more he realizes that some truths were never meant to be uncovered...
The Black 1954 Price Phone by Guhinma
14 parts Complete
I invite you to step into a world where curiosity can be your downfall. When an old, forgotten house comes with an unexpected inheritance, history professor Johnny Hale can't resist the lure of its dark secrets. But within the dusty rooms of Price House, something waits-something tied to a relic from the past. What happens when a phone that hasn't rung in decades suddenly calls? And who-or what-might be on the other end? With each passing moment, the line between reality and the unknown blurs. The real question is: will you answer the call?
Buried Secrets by ElHeffe00
31 parts Ongoing
*Buried Secrets* is a chilling, atmospheric novel that delves into the haunting mysteries of a long-abandoned Victorian estate shrouded in generations of dark secrets and ghostly whispers. When Clara inherits the sprawling property from her estranged family, she expects to find little more than a crumbling mansion and forgotten memories. Instead, she's plunged into a labyrinth of eerie artifacts, hidden rooms, and the ghostly presence of an unseen Entity that lurks in the shadows. As Clara sifts through old journals and ancient family letters, she uncovers the fragmented life of her ancestor Evelyn, a woman tormented by strange visions and haunted by the same entity that now watches Clara's every move. An oppressive silence fills the estate, each creaking floorboard and shivering curtain a reminder of the untold horrors buried within. The story follows Clara as she gradually unearths her family's dark legacy, grappling with supernatural forces that refuse to be laid to rest. Guided only by Evelyn's cryptic diary entries and the reluctant help of Father Dominic-a priest with his own haunting history-Clara confronts long-buried sins and the inexplicable presence that holds the estate in its grasp. Her journey is both terrifying and transformative, forcing her to question her own fears, her family's legacy, and the very boundaries between life and death. *Buried Secrets* is a tale of suspense, redemption, and the power of confronting the past, blending Gothic horror with a relentless, creeping dread that keeps readers on edge until the final page.
The Attic (Completed) by AuthorBekahFerguson
41 parts Complete
When Lily Kline takes possession of a Gothic estate with Ian Hawke, her co-heir and a stranger, she soon realizes there is more than meets the eye within the many corridors of the sequestered mansion. Ian is aloof and even hostile at times, and though he warns about rabid wolves in the forest, as though trying to frighten her away, she can't help being drawn to him. As events grow more bizarre, she questions her safety and Ian's identity. Why did her late grandfather see fit to make them co-heirs? Furthermore, what lurks in the attic, that hidden room everyone takes pains for her to avoid?
The Door by NightOwlChronicles
3 parts Complete
WHATEVER YOU DO... DON'T OPEN THE DOOR! Ever since a violent robbery forced Josh Riley and his family to move to a new house, he's been on edge. There's a strangely unsettling new student at school, and he can't sleep at night. The nightmares and insomnia from his anxiety are bad enough. But when he's home alone, something comes knocking at his front door. In the deepest, darkest part of the night, he hears the house rattle and the doorknob turn. He catches glimpses of unexplainable things - bloodshot eyes staring back through the peephole, strange symbols around the door, and racing shadows - but no one believes him. Have the thieves tracked him down? Is it merely a neighborhood prankster? Or is Josh losing his mind? The Door is a heart-pounding, page turning thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Sinister Inheritance by aveswilliams0824
10 parts Complete Mature
In early 1900s England, Helen Ackerman unexpectedly inherits her family's sprawling estate-a legacy that should have gone to her brother, Edwin. But as the shadows gather, Helen realizes her inheritance comes with a chilling mystery: Edwin has vanished without a trace. As Helen takes possession of the estate, she begins to uncover dark secrets buried within its walls. Strange occurrences plague her, from eerie whispers in the halls to unsettling visions. Desperate for answers, Helen delves into her family's troubled history, only to discover a curse that has haunted the Ackerman bloodline for generations. With the help of an enigmatic stranger, she must confront the sinister forces at work before they consume her-and before Edwin's disappearance becomes her own fate.
The Cursed House by EvaUle
18 parts Complete
---------------------------------------- It was a halloween night. Jane and her friends thought it would be fun to explore the old house at the end if the street. Nobody lives there and everybody was saying that the house is cursed. They will regret that they entered that house. ---------------------------------------- Writing in different points of view.
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Whispers in the Dark

38 parts Complete Mature

"The walls remember. The shadows watch. And the house... never forgets. 🖤🏚️ Step inside, but beware - some doors were never meant to be opened." Haunted House: A place steeped in darkness, where shadows whisper secrets and every creak of the floorboards echoes with a sinister history. Fractured Reality: As unexplainable events unfold, the protagonist, Evelyn, grapples with her sanity - unable to discern whether the horrors are real or a figment of her unraveling mind. The House Breathes: More than just walls and timber, the house pulses with a strange consciousness, guarding its mysteries and twisting reality around those who enter. Buried Family Secrets: Evelyn's past is entangled with the house in ways she never imagined, uncovering chilling revelations about her ancestry. No Escape: The house is a labyrinth of nightmares, holding its captives until its dark enigma is unraveled. Cursed Bloodline: Bound by fate, Evelyn's lineage carries the weight of an ancient curse - and the key to breaking it lies hidden within the house's haunted heart.

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