Projectrefresh Stories

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."

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

Bronze winner of #ProjectRefresh 2016 Halloween contest | As a way to cope with the psychological trauma of being abducted and held captive last Halloween, Andrea and her girlfriends meet once a week to imagine gruesome scenarios of revenge on the man responsible. But as the night comes to an end, it becomes more twisted than their imagination. *Halloween flash fiction of approximately 1000 words. Copyright 2016 by L.L. Sanders

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?

WARNING: lots of gore and violence. Please proceed with caution. While a hurricane rages outside four siblings are trapped in their new home with a demon on their heels. This night will change their lives...or end them.

[Previously FEATURED] Retail workers have the least chance of being haunted, hurt, or killed. At least, that's what three cashiers assume. When Temple, Marilyn, and Martine meet little Sienna, they find out how wrong they are about job security. Sienna triggers the appearance of the Dark, an elusive Shadow that never leaves. Follow the women down the paths of their surprisingly complicated lives, leading to a dark future for... Temple, as the head of a crime syndicate Marilyn, as the rich housewife Martine, as the political prisoner Everyone meets their end. What part does the Shadow play in shaping who they've become? 1st place winner of the @ProjectRefresh Halloween contest Highest ranking in Horror: #18 Also featured on the reading lists for: @IncarnateMovie @TheExorcistFOX *2024 On the Wattpad Action reading list!

Lord MacGregor otherwise known as Silverfox the Highwayman had seriously gotten himself into a bind this time. Currently he is locked in a dungeon awaiting execution. His saving grace....Lady Violet. Upon hearing of his capture there is very little Lady Violet would not do to save her Silverfox, but will her plan succeed? And will she ever manage to steal this Highwayman's heart. If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in it's original, safe, form, please go to https://www.wattpad.com/196362976-the-escape-of-silverfox. Thank you. ©All Rights Reserved by Author Cover and Story by: Ruechari

Practicing the art of bitchcraft has never been so easy!

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.

[Paranormal/A Winning Short Story] He's a sick man who has forgotten what he did to me. But I'm still around, and I'll get him for it.

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Pain is this and that, pain is betrayal, pain is heartbreak, and loss, and many things. Things go down hill for Zoey. Read to find out what happens.☺

Monthly creative challenges to inspire authors to to continue to use their imagination as they compete against one another!

"You have to really use your imagination to refresh your daily life." ~ Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt A collection of @ProjectRefresh entries 03: Dec'16 COPYRIGHT: If you are reading this story outside the official Wattpad domain, you are reading copyright infringed material that has been duplicated without the consent of the author. Do not continue or you may be subjected to prosecution under copyright legislation.

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.

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

A collection of short stories and Flashfiction for various tags and challenges - for Aim 2 Engage, Challenge Corner etc Includes Horror, Historical, Humour, and Contemporary shorts

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?