Cult Stories

Once a week, at the old abandoned mountain, if you squint your eyes just hard enough, you can see the great plumes of smoke coming from nowhere and no one. Every week it gets bigger, and every week more and more disappearances from across the world are reported. Nobody reported missing has ever been found. People have given up, simply hoping to ward off whatever evil snatches people in the night by locking their doors and saying their prayers. Marmae, like so many others has firmly decided that it's not worth the investigation. But then a nobleman's daughter is taken in broad daylight, never to be seen or heard from again, and suddenly, they have an extremely enticing motive. Money.

In the dark town of Pietranera, truth is buried under lies and blood. Luce is determined to uncover the town's suffocating secrets, an investigation that brings her dangerously close to Corvo, a feared and lethal outcast. But Corvo hides a massive secret: he is actually the missing heir of the powerful D'Alto family. He lives in the shadows to hunt down the ruthless Sect responsible for the murder of his brother Valerio and his cousin Gaia. As Luce's search for the truth makes her a target for the Sect, Corvo must make an impossible choice: stay hidden to get his revenge, or step into the light to save the only woman he has ever loved. #thrillerpsicologico #goticomoderno #vendetta #societasegreta #mistero #darkthriller #romancegotico --- 🔥 NUOVO CAPITOLO OGNI GIOVEDÌ 🔥 (Segui la storia e attiva le notifiche per non perdere l'aggiornamento!) This is the official English translation of my Italian novel, "L'Ombra sul Campanile".

Blessed with free will, a community of dolls learn to build their own society. But has the bitterness of humanity rubbed off on them? All will be discovered once a privileged doll ventures out of her comfort zone to uncover the truth behind the society she was so comfortable in.

In a world where Kaiju threats are escalating beyond control, the Defense Force faces a new anomaly: a man who doesn't just fight monsters he becomes one. Rei Kurobane was once a brilliant strategist, a ghost in the system who predicted Kaiju attacks before they happened. But after a classified mission exposed him to the forbidden Origin Code, Rei became something else. Something terrifying. Now branded Kaiju No. 0, he walks the line between savior and extinction event. With a spiraling scar that pulses with gravitational energy and a Kaiju form capable of collapsing reality itself, Rei is hunted by the very people he once protected. But as rogue factions rise and ancient Kaiju awaken, humanity may need the monster it fears most. Can Rei hold onto his humanity or will the spiral consume him?

සෙවනැල්ලට කන් දෙන්න. එය මරණයේ මන්ත්රය මුමුණනු ඇත. Top tae ⬆️ bottom kook ⬇️ Started date : 2023.02.16

You work at a bakery, living an ordinary life...that is until your path crosses with a cool, and dare I say, hot detective.... Cover by @silverknight22 from IG.

His fingers ghosted over her lips, soft and warm beneath his touch. A slow smile spread across his face when he noticed the bouquet resting beside her. Flowers meant for him, delicate and alive in a room that smelled too much like blood, antiseptic, and death. Ignoring the sharp pain tearing through his ribs, Kai forced himself upright in the hospital bed. He pulled one of the heavy blankets from his lap and draped it carefully over Emily's sleeping body, as though shielding her from something unseen. She stirred faintly, sighing as she curled into the warmth. Kai stared at her for far too long, his dark eyes tracing every part of her like he was memorizing something he refused to lose again. One day, he thought, she would cling to him the same way she clung to that blanket. He wasn't that terrified little boy anymore. And this time, if the world tried to take Emily away from him again, he would destroy everything standing in his way before he let her go.

Amy, a ruthless corporate lawyer, and her idealistic sister Mary head to a luxurious Maldivian resort, hoping to mend their strained relationship. But Rannamaari Reef isn't just a five-star escape; its pristine beaches and endless hospitality hide a sinister secret. As the "too perfect" facade crumbles, strange rituals begin, and guests mysteriously vanish. The resort manager, Kael, watches Amy with an unsettling intensity, hinting at a terrifying connection she never knew she had to the island's ancient, dark history. Amy must protect her sister, navigate a deadly cult, and confront the Rannamaari-a vengeful curse finally ready to feast on its true prey. Can a lawyer trained in loopholes rewrite her own terrifying destiny before paradise claims them both?

Neglected and exhausted, Molly is left in the hands of Barnaby, unaware that his world is anything but safe. In a town where obedience is sacred and kindness can suffocate, she will have to learn the rules-or risk falling into the hands of a priest that is far from perfection. Welcome to Home, where devotion is absolute, and leaving isn't an option.

One year after the massacre that shattered New Sol, Arsenio Alonso is trying to rebuild his life at college. For a moment, the past feels behind him; until shadows from home follow him into the present. A ruthless cult with hidden motives and countless faces sets its sights on him, dragging Arsenio into a nightmare more brutal than the last. As bodies fall and terror spreads, Arsenio will be forced to confront not only the killers stalking him, but the darkest secrets his hometown has buried for generations. ⚠️(CONTENT WARNING)⚠️ This story has the following themes: RUDE LANGUAGE, CRUDE LANGUAGE, GRAPHIC SEXUAL DEPICTIONS, AGGRESSIVE BLOODY VIOLENCE, GORE, VIOLENT DEATH, TORTURE, AGGRESSIVE VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN, STALKING, ASSAULT, IMPLIED RAPE, AGGRESSIVE SEXUAL VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, RACISM, SEXISM, ABLEISM, XENOPHOBIA, HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA, SUICIDE, SELF-HARM, DRUG USE, ALCOHOL USE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE & VIOLENT ANIMAL DEATH [this story is intended for readers 18 years old or older] If anything above makes you feel uncomfortable, please skip this story. Thanks~BloodyHorrorFan

This is a currently experimental narrative piece where the Brigadiers of the Rainbow Brigade are presented in their descriptive 'Card' formats. A new kind of species among his heritage, Draco is complex existential mystery in a humanoid shape. Although, he's young, his abilities and overall standing defy logic, making him a formidable fighter and despite his combat and survival prowess also surprisingly caring. That is if he's not affected by his deep seated hatred that can shape his actions in a brutality that would surprise most entities. Start at any card and consider this non-linear storytelling. Enjoy! ✨

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐏 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐃𝐎𝐌 𝐈𝐍 - [ A P O C R Y P H A L / U N K N O W N ] . Olivia Godfrey sponsors a trip to the Bahamas as a graduation gift, and, naturally, Roman decides to bring his harem of favourite girls to paradise. When the plane crashes and leaves them stranded in the Appalachian wilderness, he discovers just how brutal they can be- and how monstrous he in turn must become- in order to survive them. _______ roman godfrey x oc hemlock grove x yellowjackets

He wakes in utter darkness, with his memory and identity stolen. Subjected to strange experiments and visited by spirits, he must not only find a way to escape the cage he's trapped in, but discover both his identity and the truth of who is behind the CELL! But how can he when he keeps dying? ### Book one of The Cure Collection, a new trilogy that will turn the zombie genre on its head! Book One: Cell Book Two: Cult Book Three: Captive

After discovering the coven's involvement in her family's tragic death, Valerie tries to denounce her heritage and avoid the eye of the public. Unfortunately, she will not be able to avoid the attention of the devil's very own followers as she continues to rid the town of demons. She will need a better way to cover up her use of outlawed magic from the coven. The new police chief offers her a position and begins to kindle his own relationship with the witch. Meanwhile, Valerie's boyfriend, William McCaster, can't help, but think he's losing her after watching her continue to distance herself from the coven. Someone has been trying to complete the witch's fated destiny and Wixton Alabama's favorite witch isn't so naive anymore. She has a few new spells up her sleeve, but she better be careful not to fall under their spell first. Book 2 in the Devil's Witch series (refer to timeline inside author's note) Book 7 in The Hallowed Universe.

Abandoned by the famous novelist who gave birth to her, Evangeline grows up near an abandoned theme park where ballet is taught from the ballroom of a crumbling castle. The teen years of a misunderstood artistic genius are tough. Early experiences quash her dreams of becoming a writer, and she only manages to earn a few crumbs of approval after she pivots to ballet. Too bad they come from her smart-ass competitor, Miskomin. On her rise from mediocrity, Evangeline is thrilled when Magda, the artistic director of a company in need of a sixth dancer, lays claim to the park. But things go awry as Magda attempts to rewrite Evangeline's entire world. To further complicate things, Evangeline's sporadic forays into story writing bring her inner demons to life. Literally. While contending with her monstrous off-spring; navigating an ever-shifting relationship with her frenemy, Miskomin; and adjusting to life under the power of a vampiric task-master, Evangeline gains the self-knowledge and confidence she needs to face the final boss: Herself. Will she learn to look beyond the artist she wants to be and accept the person she is?

[Arknights x Male Reader Story] Everyone needs a little hope in the world. For him, he's a simple traveling Doctor who has traveled on foot across Terra. Using his medicine to heal others, he will eventually make a name out of himself even if he doesn't want that. Also, did he mention that he's an Earthling? Well, at his core that's who he is.

a story of Travis from Sally face (game), discovering himself and seeking answers so he can understand what is "wrong" but what he really finds is whats "right"

Set within the brutal world of The Walking Dead during the era of Negan's dominance, Where the Children Rule follows Dixie-Mae Martin-known among her people as Mary Magdalene-the eldest daughter of Daryl Dixon. Raised far from her father, Dixie-Mae has grown into a devout believer and enforcer within a hidden settlement called the The Chosen of a New Era, a child-led cult where no adult survives long enough to lead. Instead, four ruthless teenagers rule in the name of a distorted, fear-driven faith, blending scripture with survivalist cruelty. Within this society, Dixie-Mae stands as both protector and prophet, fiercely loyal to the Chosen's teachings. Her sisters, Betty-Jean and the haunting Eve-a reanimated infant treated as both omen and blessing-are her only remaining ties to something softer, though even that humanity is slipping. The children believe they are chosen, spared from adulthood to remain pure in God's eyes, even as they commit acts that contradict everything they preach. When Negan demands their presence during a supply raid on Alexandria Safe-Zone, Dixie-Mae is thrust into a collision with her past. There, she comes face-to-face with Daryl, the father she barely remembers, now hardened and desperate to reclaim what remains of his family. But Dixie-Mae does not see salvation in him-only weakness. To her, the Brotherhood is truth. It is survival. It is God's will. As tensions rise between Negan's Saviors and the fragile alliance of communities, Dixie-Mae finds herself walking a dangerous line between devotion and doubt. Though she feels the pull of connection-friendships, rivalries, and perhaps something deeper-she refuses to tie herself to any one person, believing attachment is a sin that leads to ruin. In a world where children preach judgment and innocence is long dead, Dixie-Mae must decide whether faith is something worth dying for... or something worth questioning.

"In a world where children are portfolios and failure is a 'System Leak,' she was engineered for perfection-until she fell for the error." In the Enclave of New Providence, perfection isn't a goal-it's a debt. Beyond high stone walls, the Creed of Divine Equity treats families as corporate portfolios and children as "Optimized Assets." In this network of elite schools, you are either outperforming the generation before you or you are a "System Leak" waiting to be erased. Child #3 is the District's crown jewel. The middle daughter of a family fighting for their seat on the National Council, she is a "rare-breed" academic engine and D1 basketball prospect. They call her the Lion of God. Her body is a tactical shell; her mind is a biological processor. Both were engineered to pay a debt she never created. But the machine glitches when a scholarship student arrives from the city beyond the gates. A "theological error" in a leotard, the newcomer is a ballerina who doesn't believe in the math of human worth. With a "Low Yield" dream of a performing arts college, she is the unauthorized variable the family has been trained to liquidate. When the Academy's Vice Principal assigns her daughter to "optimize" the newcomer through a brutal mentorship, the "Machine" begins to fracture. The dancer's unauthorized grace is a virus in the athlete's programming. As late nights over textbooks turn into a forbidden pull, the athlete unearths a truth hidden in the heart of the Creed: A life that can't be measured is the only one worth living. With the National Conference approaching and the pressure to keep the family solvent reaching a breaking point, Child #3 must decide: Will she remain the altar where her soul is burned, or will she become the variable that crashes the Creed forever?

➠𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐄 | (shikenesken) Step into the world of Liam Apollo, a talented actor struggling to distinguish reality from illusion. As he grapples with the haunting memories of his past, Liam's journey takes a profound turn. But will he find solace in the truth, or will the shadows of his mind consume him? 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: This story contains mature themes, including psychological issues, traumatic events, and panic attacks. Reader discretion is advised.