The Withering Regime: The Devil of Shadows - Joseph Falls - Wattpad

Story cover for The Withering Regime: The Devil of Shadows by Ryder-the-Creator

The Withering Regime: The Devil of Shadows

Ryder-the-Creator

Reads 4
Votes 0
Parts 4
Time 3h 0m

Reads 4
Votes 0
Parts 4
Time 3h 0m

Ryder-the-Creator

Mature

-comedy comingofage darkfantasy horror horror-comedy horrorfiction occultfiction psychological supernatural thriller urbanfantasy

What happens when a once-believed urban legend turned out to be a real nightmare waiting to happen.

A group of seven close friends - Ryder, Elizabeth, Penelope, Gabriella, Jonas, David, and Michael -have just graduated and are excited for their future. But their celebration turns to terror when Ryder went missing for three days after the party. Their beloved friend has been possessed by a malevolent force known as oftentimes as the Devil of Shadows. As Ryder's condition worsens, the friends are thrust into a nightmarish journey through the haunted forest, entitled "The Deadwood Vale".

It is only a matter of time before the devil takes over.All Rights Reserved

-comedy comingofage darkfantasy horror horror-comedy horrorfiction occultfiction psychological supernatural thriller urbanfantasy

Table of contents

4 parts

Sign up to add The Withering Regime: The Devil of Shadows to your library and receive updates

or

Content Guidelines

You may also like

A Fallen Angel On Halloween Night by Eva_paranormallover

In the small, secluded village of Blackthorn, secrets long buried in the shadows are about to resurface. A group of fearless friends, led by the determined Mia, venture deep into the cursed Hellfire Club cave, uncovering the twisted history of dark rituals, bloodthirsty demons, and long-forgotten murders. As they dig deeper, the past bleeds into the present, and strange occurrences escalate, leaving them questioning what's real and what's not. With ancient artifacts, ghostly encounters, and a deadly cult lurking in the shadows, the line between the living and the dead begins to blur. What began as a search for answers turns into a fight for survival against forces they can't even begin to understand. Will they uncover the truth, or become the next victims of Blackthorn's dark legacy? Warning: This story contains graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and explicit content. It is intended for mature readers only.

"Echoes of the Ghost" by -d1am0nd

In the eerie village of Blackwood, Isabella White's life changes forever after a passionate encounter with a ghost. Now pregnant with his child, she faces the mystery and danger of raising a boy who is both human and otherworldly. As dark forces close in, Isabella must protect her son, the bridge between the living and the dead.

The Blackwood Curse by YelenaL1130

When four young people arrive at the mysterious Blackwood Estate, they discover that some love stories refuse to end - even in death. **** Four strangers are invited to the luxurious Blackwood Estate, a remote island retreat with a dark history. Liam is the golden boy who's never heard "no." Saylor is the guarded survivor of a troubled past. Felicity is the picture-perfect girl-next-door hiding cracks beneath her smile. Enzo is the brooding outsider with a dangerous charm. But strange things start happening every night - phantom hoofbeats, whispered voices in empty halls, and strange, vivid dreams. Each morning brings new horrors. As they explore the estate grounds, they discover the tragic history of the Blackwood family - a Victorian-era love triangle that ended in death and a blood pact that was meant to bind souls for eternity, The deeper they dig, the more they realize their arrival at the estate was no coincidence. Cut off from the outside world with no staff and no way to leave, the four must navigate both their growing feelings for each other and the supernatural forces that seem determined to claim them. As the line between past and present blurs, they'll discover that some love stories refuses to end and that breaking a century-old curse might require sacrifices none of them are prepared to make. Content Warning: Contains strong language

LOSE YOUR MIND by audreyantonia

Lydia never thought much of sage or spirits, until the night Jade sent her a voice memo: "Something feels wrong in the house. Heavy. Can you bring that sage stuff you always use?" What Lydia finds is far worse than bad energy. People start forgetting things. Shadows don't stay where they should. And Jade... Jade isn't always Jade anymore. As reality begins to crack and disappear, Lydia must face the unthinkable: what if the thing haunting her loved ones doesn't want to hurt them... but replace them? Look too long, and you'll lose your mind. A psychological horror about identity, grief, and the monsters that wear your face. ©AudreyAntonia; Nothing may be used elsewhere without my written permission. I own the copyright at all times.

Everything Changes by Upallnight19

Aria had a simple life, she had her friends, her brother, and her parents. At the time she thought life couldn't get any better; minus the guy she was in love with was having a hard time noticing she's the one. But when tragedy strikes, she doesn't know how to deal with it. Losing someone close to her and the guilt that eats away at her heart. How do you deal with it? The life she had known was gone. The pain feels like drowning. Though putting your life together is hard when you keep finding out people aren't who they say they are. Who could possibly help her keep her head above water? Someone she least expected? Could he be the one to save her, before it all becomes too much? Ryder didn't leave much falsehood to rumors. A complete playboy. He didn't have much he cared about in life anymore, at least, other than his friends. They were the only ones who knew his dark secrets, the mystery that hid in his eyes. That's the way he liked it, usually keeping to himself, not giving a shit what anyone thought about him. When Aria walks in his life, things get shaken up. Now, life starts getting a little more interesting.

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.

The Devil's Game by Echoes_Of_Desire

Five friends. One cursed ritual. Midnight is the deadline. It started as a joke - a dare whispered through a forgotten website, a ritual no one believed was real. But when the clock struck twelve, something answered. Something that doesn't play fair. Now, the shadows are alive. Whispers crawl through the walls. One by one, they're disappearing... and only one will survive. Amara thought she was brave. She thought she could handle anything. But the Devil doesn't just want obedience - it wants fear. It wants control. And it will play until the last heartbeat. Will she survive the night... or become just another name on the list?

The Quirky Tale of April Hale (Quirky Series #1) by demonicblackcat

Self-proclaimed weirdo April Hale and the notorious troublemaker Ryder Black have been living side by side for more than ten years. Both never attempted to communicate with each other, but on the night Ryder Black is thrown out by his own father, he asks her a question that might change both of their lives: "March, will you let me stay in your room?" He even got her name wrong. - A coming of age story about loss, the wonders of falling in love, and ultimately, pretending to be normal. Get inside April's distorted and yet humorous perspective, and watch as her tale unfolds into a shocking finish. COVER BY @RIVIIX

Hexbound by Hectogon

A strange book. A binding curse. Three girls with their own issues, forced into witchcraft before it consumes them. Magic returns to the world of man despite all odds, thanks to an obsessed wannabe witch with delusional fantasies... thanks a lot, Hex. The veil is thinning... and something's watching. (P.S Contains cursing) (P.P.S. This is a SCREENPLAY. It is written in that FORMAT. Readers, be aware-) (P.P.P.S. - FUN FACT! This screenplay started its young life out as an idea for a Hocus Pocus fanfiction. Maybe you can catch that...)

Saved by ohyizzle

[Completed] {Book 1} Her life is a living hell. There's no doubt in that. People think her life's rainbows and unicorns, but in reality it's hell. One secret you have to keep away from everyone, not so difficult because you have no friends, but what happens when you bump into the biggest bad boys of the school. She hides all her problems with smiles and laughs, with only one friend to worry about. She's isn't shy,quiet, or weak. She's the quite the opposite, loud, funny, strong, and independent. She stands up for herself at school, but never at home. When people see him they run, when they hear his name they shiver, but what happens when he bumps in Miss Sarcasm. She's a whole different kind of story, she helps him open his eyes again. Everyday he finds himself falling for her. But when things don't turn out like he expects will he fight for her or give up? Read go find out what Nichole and Ryder are up to. *Not edited* *Various mistakes* *A little cliché* *Do NOT copy*

You may also like

Slide 1 of 10

A Fallen Angel On Halloween Night cover

"Echoes of the Ghost" cover

The Blackwood Curse cover

LOSE YOUR MIND cover

Everything Changes cover

What We Have Lost cover

The Devil's Game cover

The Quirky Tale of April Hale (Quirky Series #1) cover

A Fallen Angel On Halloween Night

In the small, secluded village of Blackthorn, secrets long buried in the shadows are about to resurface. A group of fearless friends, led by the determined Mia, venture deep into the cursed Hellfire Club cave, uncovering the twisted history of dark rituals, bloodthirsty demons, and long-forgotten murders. As they dig deeper, the past bleeds into the present, and strange occurrences escalate, leaving them questioning what's real and what's not. With ancient artifacts, ghostly encounters, and a deadly cult lurking in the shadows, the line between the living and the dead begins to blur. What began as a search for answers turns into a fight for survival against forces they can't even begin to understand. Will they uncover the truth, or become the next victims of Blackthorn's dark legacy? Warning: This story contains graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and explicit content. It is intended for mature readers only.