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The Lantern Keepers

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On the rugged coast of Greyharbor, the fog rolls in thick and alive. Locals whisper about the old lighthouse, abandoned for decades, and the lanterns that sometimes flicker across the water when no ships are near.

When seventeen-year-old Kai arrives in town, he doesn't expect to care about old sailor tales. But the night he hears his name whispered from the mist, everything changes. Together with Ezra, the guarded boy who knows more than he says, and Marina, whose family has watched the sea for generations, Kai is drawn into a mystery that blurs the line between life and death.

The deeper they search, the more they uncover about the Lantern Keepers... watchers of the sea bound by an ancient oath. Something in the fog is calling to Kai. And if he answers, it might claim more than just his soul.

A haunting blend of mystery, supernatural suspense, and coastal folklore, The Lantern Keepers is a story of secrets, loyalty, and the light we cling to when darkness closes in.All Rights Reserved

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Between the Sea and the Sky || ATEEZ!PIRATE AU by AJGrahamWrites

Stories of Captain Hongjoong and his crew of misfits have been circling the Aithelon kingdom for years - stories of violence, mischief, thievery, destruction - inciting fear, or sometimes curiosity, within the citizens. Twenty-four year old Ari Rothchester is part of the latter group, intrigued by the adventures Hongjoong and his crew embark on, wishing wholeheartedly she had that kind of freedom. Instead, she is betrothed to an older man as the final act of her parents hiding her very existence. But when her soon-to-be husband sets his sights on her younger sister, Evelyn, Ari unleashes magic she has kept hidden most of her life. Now deemed a dangerous enemy to the crown, Ari escapes the confines of the castle walls and runs directly into the notorious pirate captain's path. Quickly, Ari will learn if she was right to be intrigued by this band of pirates or if she should have learned to fear them instead. TWs: Violence - including blood, gore, assault, decapitation, torture. Attempted SA - the scene is brief and vaguely detailed. Child Neglect/Abuse - including physical, mental, and emotional. PTSD Brief moments of fatphobia ***Credit to Tilly xoxo (@mathildascarlett) on TikTok for the amazing character descriptions of the 8 members and for allowing writers to add on to her creative genius***

The River Keeper by moizoiqu

At night, the river whispers. It speaks with the voices you miss most. And if you answer... you drown. Ethan never wanted to be a Keeper. But on his very first night by Greywater River, he discovers the truth no one told him- 👉 The drowned don't just float. They speak. 👉 They know your secrets. 👉 And they wear the faces of the people you love most. Armed only with a lantern and a pouch of salt, Ethan must obey the Ten Rules his family swore to keep: Never answer the drowned. Never step into the water. Never trust what you see. But when the river calls to him with his father's voice... and shows him the smile of his lost sister... Ethan realizes the rules may not be enough to survive. 💀 The River Keeper is a chilling blend of horror, folklore, and mystery. Perfect for fans of The Haunting of Hill House, The Ritual, and dark legends that stay with you long after midnight. Once you hear the whispers... there's no going back.

Something Strange by elvischidiebube

Whispers in the Dark: Part One - Strange Beginnings In the mist-veiled town of Blackthorn, where forgotten folklore lingers like smoke, 19-year-old Sarah's nightmares blaze into terrifying reality. Consumed by visions of infernos that devour everything in their path, she confronts a towering, faceless shadow that whispers her name-leaving behind a searing, pulsing mark on her wrist that defies explanation. As the dreams seep into her waking world-ethereal voices slithering through silence, reflections haunted by lurking silhouettes, and the relentless chill of unseen eyes- a storm unleashes an enigmatic stranger into her life. Tall and brooding, with eyes like storm clouds and an aura that flickers lights and stirs the air, he enters her dusty bookstore seeking tales of the town's cursed history. Their fleeting touch ignites a jolt of icy fire through her veins, binding her fate to his. Whispers ripple through Blackthorn: a nameless wanderer at the inn, drawing shadows like moths to flame. Her fiery best friend Lily urges caution, sensing danger in his wake, while the wise librarian unveils chilling truths-ancient powers stirring, shadows that hunt the marked, and Sarah ensnared at the epicenter. As the stranger's gaze pierces the night from darkened corners, Sarah realizes the flames aren't mere dreams. Something primordial hungers for her soul, and the veil between terror and truth is crumbling. Will she outrun the whisper... or become its echo? A gripping supernatural horror thriller laced with psychological dread, small-town secrets, and the inescapable pull of destiny. (53 pages - Full manuscript available) #Horror #SupernaturalThriller #PsychologicalHorror #Mystery

Drawn to the Sea by blue_star_stories

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The wicked by Mangaisbetter7

Synopsis - The Wicked In a world where shadows linger a little too long and whispers follow the wind, a troubled young boy named Kai drifts between isolation and reality. Burdened by the scars of a broken life, he finds himself slipping further into the depths of despair-until one night, something ancient awakens. Drawn to Kai's pain, a powerful and malevolent force known only as The Wicked makes its presence known. With glowing violet eyes and a voice like distant thunder, it offers power... and something far more dangerous: understanding. From that moment, nothing is the same. Haunted by visions, hunted by secrets he doesn't yet understand, and stalked by those who fear what he's becoming, Kai begins a journey where trust is fleeting, truth is twisted, and survival means facing the darkness within. But as the lines blur between who is the host and who is the master-one question begins to rise above all: What does The Wicked really want?

The Lantern Keepers by rybdesignshop

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