Projectrefresh Stories

All children are afraid of having a monster living under their bed, watching and waiting for the right moment to strike. What if you discovered one living under yours?

While on a seemingly easily mission to retrieve a valuable artifact for one of his clients, explorer and treasure hunter Nathan Drake crosses paths with rival adventurer Lara Croft, who seeks the same object. At first the two clash, but then must quickly learn to play nice when their lives are put on the line. Will this priceless treasure bring these two strangers together or will it ultimately rip them apart? A short Nathan Drake/Lara Croft fanfic.

*A short horror story. Completed* TNTHorrorContest top 100 finalist! Anti Wattys 2016 best horror. ProjectRefresh honorable mention. Highest rank #439 in Horror You'll never see him coming. He's out there, watching and waiting, looking for his opportunity. He'll draw you in, use your compassion and empathy against you. And once he's inside, it's already too late. This is one creature that could never be mistaken for man's best friend.

Peak #8 in Horror "The game of cat and mouse begins." Getaway is a teen slasher. When a group of unsuspecting teenagers, on their way to a farmhouse for the weekend, are forced to take shelter in an abandoned resort when a snow storm hits, they think that the abandoned resort is a cool place for partying. But little do they know that the dark past of the place has returned to kill them all. Now the game of predator and prey begins. And in this case the prey are these nine teenagers. Cover by @Covers_101

The awkward, intelligent, and bespectacled Emma Leighs never expected to be shot on the very first day of her senior year in high school. Shot by a camera, that is. Emma Leighs has steered clear of every and any type of attention out there for pretty much her entire high school life, taking a liking to the more subtler things such as photography and caffeine-induced night blogging in her grandmother's humble cottage, all while perfectly content with hiding her dark history and secrets from the world around her. But the disturbingly beloved tradition of four attractive teenage boys, a broken camera, a downpour of rain, and a single photograph seems to finally acquire her of some (reluctant) friends. And maybe, just maybe, they'll teach her a thing or two about what she's been missing out on. (WARNING: Psychological and mature subjects are present in this story that could be triggering and/or intense for some, though the bigger lot of it mainly focuses on self discovery, accepting your flaws/mental disorders, and creating new bonds with the people around you as well as allowing them to be your support on the long road of recovery, so this story may be a bit slow paced. Swearing and mild language are also present. Read at your own risk.) Highest ranking: Teen Fiction #3

A scared young boy uses fear, anger and martial arts to stand up to an entity that has invaded his home, possessed his mother and ran him out of his own bedroom. #ProjectRefresh

Four John Does are found in an alleyway, holding a host of artifacts. Taken to Pinemont Psychiatric Facility for treatment, they cannot recall anything about their pasts. Between them runs a strong feeling that they are misplaced in time. As the medications are reduced, the patients begin to remember their names, as well as their possibly violent purpose. Their awakening could spell salvation or damnation for the residents of Pinemont.

A Halloween-themed short story

(Project Refresh contest entry) Life is one giant mystery. We live and start our own story. Others live life to the fullest, while some get crushed in it's midst. Join me for a tale, where hope seems to fail.

In a world plagued by evil, and darkness. Light will rise to challenge the darkness, good will challenge evil. A prince will challenge a king. Watching as his mother died - the evil king's son, Ryden, only has on goal in mind: to end his father's tyranny. Joined with his friends he will take on a deadly quest for a mystical sword that may grant him the key to unlocking his goal. Along his journey, he makes unlikely allies and dangerous enemies. [Updated Sporadically]

SciFi short stories for the Sci-Friday challenges

The Lady Edwina Mountbatten was known for many things in high society London: the favored heiress to her grandfather's immense fortune, marrying the grandson of Queen Victoria, charming Fred Astaire, and for her affair with the first Prime Minister of India, Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru. The real Lady Mountbatten was full of grace and wit, a repertoire of quick - fire intelligent banter, political acumen that rivaled statesmen, and a generous, compassionate heart that had a whole nation falling in love with her. The story begins in 1938 Europe at the beginning of World War II aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express, where the Countess shares a cabin with a man whose letters would one day become her most prized possessions.

Ashia Academy, a prestigious school, renowned for the skill of the the students it produces. Arguably the best combat school in the world of , but even this place has its own web of secrets. This is the tale of seven students of this school and their attempts to uncover the secrets that lay buried beneath the surface.

Every 90s kid's nightmare. Sure, he's only a few inches tall. And has no arms. But beware, this little guy is more furrocious than you think. ~HORROR/COMEDY~ ... If you haven't already guessed.

What happens when Urban Legends are true? A mind warping mystery that encompasses smalltown Neighboursville which comes under the siege of "The Halloween Killer." If you guys enjoyed it please leave a comment and do vote for it! Thanks!

-Based on true events- On a desperate manhunt to search for his missing brother, York and his nephew, Johnson, are brought to a peculiar inn set in a dry, arid little town in Kansas. This family-owned inn attracts travelers from all over the state with their suspiciously fresh orchard in the backyard--the only crop for miles, as well as their beautiful young daughter who boasts of psychic abilities. When York and Johnson investigate, how far will this foreign family go to protect their darkest secrets?

At Chaplin High School, a group of students begin to have strange dreams they cannot explain. Sense these strange dreams are occurring, the students begin to draw what they see in these dreams...and outsiders of these dreams are concerned of what the dreams mean. And the drawings may concern the fate of the human race.

The Cartwright clan has worked the farm for almost a century. On the surface, they are prosperous pillars of the community. But once a generation, a wicked harvest must be reaped, to ensure that the family never falls. The appointed time for Joshua Cartwright's offspring approaches. He has to remind himself that we all must suffer, so that we do not take our blessings for granted. Reviews for Birthright: @Finnyh "Birthright's uniqueness, quality, and authenticity are what set it apart. A piece to indulge every fan of horror, historical fiction, and Southern Gothic themes. Ian delivers a compelling story about a family curse through the ages, all the while keeping up a sinister tone and the 'feel' of a different time and place. Ian's Deep South horrors will never fail to entrance and haunt me." @rosaimee "Ambience and tone are incredibly well weaved, in that it's both terrifying and beautiful. With each chapter it grows in complexity, and a solid backdrop enriches the plot." @LynnS13 "Birthright goes to the heart of Southern Gothic. It understands that pace is all when it comes to this special breed of horror. It doesn't boil over or spill; it simmers and goes skin deep."

A desperate man on the verge of a divorce will do anything at all to preserve his relationship with his wife and two children.