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In the mist-shrouded alleys of Victorian Ailsworth, a haunting series of murders unfolds, each a macabre tableau veiled in arcane symbols. As the city trembles in the shadow of an unseen dread, investigator Jack and researcher Penny are drawn into a labyrinth of enigmas and half-truths. Yet, as they edge closer to unmasking the darkness, they find themselves confronting unsettling reflections of their own souls.All Rights Reserved

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The Half Killed by QuenbyOlson

Dorothea Hawes has no wish to renew contact with what lies beyond the veil. After an attempt to take her own life, she has retired into seclusion, but as the wounds on her body heal, she is drawn back into a world she wants nothing more than to avoid. She is sought out by Julian Chissick, a former man of God who wants her help in discovering who is behind the gruesome murder of a young woman. But the manner of death is all too familiar to Dorothea, and she begins to fear that something even more terrible is about to unleash itself on London. And so Dorothea risks her life and her sanity in order to save people who are oblivious to the threat that hovers over them. It is a task that forces her into a confrontation with her own lurid past, and tests her ability to shape events frighteningly beyond her control.

The Perfect Alibi by authoristicc_

Evelyn's life was normal-until it wasn't. One moment, she's standing over a body she doesn't remember, covered in blood she doesn't understand. The next, the police are looking at her like she's guilty, and no one believes she didn't do it. But someone else knows more than they're saying. As Evelyn tries to piece together the fragments of that night, the truth becomes more elusive-until it's too late to turn back. In a game of lies and deception, Evelyn might be the one playing, or the one being played.

Whisper in The Dark by SolaceRm

Eliza inherits a dilapidated Victorian mansion from her estranged great-aunt, a woman who lived a life shrouded in mystery. As she settles into the house, a haunting presence whispers secrets from the shadows, beckoning her to unravel a dark family history. A hidden journal reveals the story of the Blackwood family - a tale of love, betrayal, and a dangerous obsession with forbidden magic. The house holds a secret society and a dangerous ritual, and Eliza must decide if she will embrace the darkness or fight to protect herself and the house from the ancient evil that threatens to consume them all.

Obsidian abyss by sieraQinn

In a world where the lines between life and death are blurred, a group of strangers finds themselves trapped in an eerie, haunting place that seems both alive and dead. With no memory of how they arrived or who brought them here, they must unravel a twisted puzzle that will determine their fate. As they awaken in their own graves, the tombstones bearing cryptic messages, it becomes clear: they are not ordinary people. But whether they are alive or dead remains a mystery they must solve. The lines between the living and the dead blur as they uncover the horrifying truth of their predicament: they are part of an intricate, deadly game where the rules are constantly shifting. Their memories-altered, fragmented-are pieces to a puzzle that must be solved before time runs out. But in this twisted world, time itself is a dangerous, unreliable force. The deeper they go, the more it becomes clear: escaping will not be enough. They must confront the monsters within themselves, face the darkness they carry, or risk being swallowed whole by the haunting world that surrounds them. The question is no longer just how to survive, but how to escape the twisted grip of their own minds. Will they ever find the truth, or will they forever be lost in the labyrinth of fear and illusion?

He lies on the Jester's Cart by dawnstar999

When a beloved young researcher is found burned alive inside his own office, it triggers a chain of events that shatters the corporate façade of Prosud, the powerful family-run empire he served. Desperate for answers, his grieving girlfriend discovers a hidden maze of forged finances, chilling conspiracies, and a darkness that isn't just metaphorical. As she pieces together coded messages and half-whispered warnings, unsettling visions of her lost love begin haunting her at every turn-visions that speak of vengeance and a demonic presence lurking behind the company's glossy walls. Torn between the all-too-real dangers of ruthless executives and the unearthly secrets pursuing her, she forges an uneasy alliance with a jaded detective. But with shadowy figures closing in and an ancient evil hungering for every last shred of hope, can she uncover her beloved's final secret before the demon takes everything-and everyone-she has left? Prepare for a noir-infused, supernatural thriller of grief, obsession, and a love strong enough to defy the grave. Because in this city, the rain never stops falling... and the dead refuse to rest.

The Ritual Of Voices by HippieBunni

In a world where the veil between life and death is paper-thin, a skeptical journalist stumbles upon a forbidden ritual that allows fleeting communication with the dead. Drawn into a web of eerie whispers and cryptic symbols, she uncovers a haunting truth: the spirits she's speaking to aren't just lost-they're searching for something. As she delves deeper, the line between the living and the restless blurs, and she must confront a chilling revelation that could shatter her reality. Time is running out, and the voices are growing louder.

Mayon in Mansion by Myshortwords

When twenty-four-year-old Mayon Thorne arrives at his grandfather's isolated mansion, he expects a quiet stay filled with antiques and silence. But Thorne Manor holds more than just dusty relics. The staff whisper about rooms kept locked for decades, strange visitors who vanish without a trace, and a third floor no one dares to enter. As Mayon befriends Jaiden, a spirited vlogger with her own family ties to the area, and Jasper, a local obsessed with the mansion's ghostly legends, he's pulled into an unsettling world of secrets. Together, the trio uncovers chilling hints that the house may be more than it seems, and they begin a midnight investigation that might uncover truths too dangerous to face. Thorne Manor has its own rules, and Mayon is about to discover why some secrets were meant to stay buried.

The Clockwork Labyrinth of Lady Holloway by RadwanRefaat

Beneath Victorian London's smog-choked skies, where time bleeds and secrets fester, reclusive inventor Sir Arthur Holloway vanished in 1875. Officially a suicide, rumors whisper of a monstrous machine beneath his manor-the Black Fog, a sentient entity feeding on memories and warping time. His heir, Lady Eleanor, returns to bury his legacy, but the decaying Holloway Manor holds horrors: an encrypted journal of impossible equations, whispers of a forgotten twin sister, and a labyrinthine engine merging man and machine. As the Fog thickens, Eleanor confronts a doppelgänger with her face and her father's consciousness fused into the gears. To stop the cult Obsidian Hand from weaponizing time, she must decide: destroy her father's creation, erasing herself and her sister's ghost, or become the Fog's new host. This gothic-steampunk thriller weaves a villain of living memory, a labyrinth breathing with temporal paradoxes, and women defying erasure in a society that fears their brilliance. The Clockwork Labyrinth of Lady Holloway- Where every tick is a lie, and every soul a cog in the machine.

Westerfield Manor by Aurora808

Two girls visit their friend on a remote rural property. They stay in an old house which makes strange noises at night. Is it haunted or is something else more sinister going on? They investigate the history of the local area and are shocked at what they discover! A terrible tragedy had struck the small community over 100 years ago and the shock waves were still being felt. Paranormal thriller.

Buried Secrets by ElHeffe00

*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.

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The Half Killed

Dorothea Hawes has no wish to renew contact with what lies beyond the veil. After an attempt to take her own life, she has retired into seclusion, but as the wounds on her body heal, she is drawn back into a world she wants nothing more than to avoid. She is sought out by Julian Chissick, a former man of God who wants her help in discovering who is behind the gruesome murder of a young woman. But the manner of death is all too familiar to Dorothea, and she begins to fear that something even more terrible is about to unleash itself on London. And so Dorothea risks her life and her sanity in order to save people who are oblivious to the threat that hovers over them. It is a task that forces her into a confrontation with her own lurid past, and tests her ability to shape events frighteningly beyond her control.