In the small, isolated town of Briar Hollow, strange occurrences have begun to unsettle the once peaceful community. People are vanishing without a trace, and those who remain speak of eerie figures lurking in the dark, silent as shadows. The townsfolk are gripped by fear, unwilling to venture out after sunset. At the heart of the mystery is the abandoned Hawthorn Manor, a decaying mansion that has stood untouched on the outskirts of town for decades. Rumors swirl about its dark past, involving a family that mysteriously disappeared many years ago. Now, whispers of a curse draw curious outsiders and thrill-seekers, but none return the same-or at all. When 17-year-old Emily Weaver's best friend goes missing after daring to explore the manor, Emily is determined to uncover the truth. Armed with a mix of skepticism and desperation, she gathers a group of unlikely allies-each with their own reasons for seeking answers. Together, they delve into the chilling history of Hawthorn Manor, uncovering secrets buried deep within the town's history. As they piece together the puzzle, they discover that the manor is not just haunted by spirits of the past, but by an ancient, malevolent force that thrives on fear and darkness. The closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous their journey becomes, as the shadows seem to come alive, watching their every move. In a race against time, Emily and her friends must confront the source of the evil before it consumes them all, forcing them to face their deepest fears and uncover the long-buried secrets that could either save the town-or doom it forever.

In the heart of the Night Court, Loralei has spent her life honing her skills in combat, refusing to be the girl who waits in the shadows. Born to Gwyneth Berdara and the legendary shadowsinger Azriel, she is the embodiment of strength-sharp, quick, and deadly. But beneath the surface, something stirs within her, an inheritance she doesn't fully understand, a latent power tied to her nymph heritage. When Kieran, a cunning thief from the Court of Nightmares, crashes a ball to steal a mysterious relic, he has no idea that his mission will entangle him with the daughter of a shadowsinger. Loralei should kill him where he stands. Instead, she finds herself drawn to him in a way she can't explain, as if something within her is reaching out. As the relic becomes the center of a brewing war between the Night Court and the Autumn Court, Loralei begins to feel the pull of something darker, something powerful-an unspoken force that is tied to her bloodline, yet she can't quite control. Bound by fate and their own dark abilities, Loralei and Kieran must navigate treachery, political intrigue, and a dangerous attraction neither can afford. But in a world where shadows whisper and unknown powers lurk, temptation can be a deadly game. The next generation of the Night Court rises. And a game of courts is about to begin.

After his estranged grandfather's death, 25-year-old Leonard "Leo" Radcliffe inherits an ancient mansion in the remote village of Gallow's Edge. The mansion, known by locals as "The Hall of Shadows," has long been rumored to be haunted. Determined to understand his family history, Leo moves in, hoping to restore the house and start anew. However, strange things begin happening-footsteps in empty rooms, shadows lurking in mirrors, and whispers calling his name. As Leo digs into his ancestry, he learns that his family has guarded a dark secret for centuries. They were members of an occult order, the "Midnight Covenant," tasked with maintaining a fragile boundary between the living and the dead. His grandfather, Eldric Radcliffe, was the last known "Keeper of Shadows," and now Leo is expected to take up the mantle. Guided by mysterious letters left by his grandfather and aided by a local historian named Emma Blythe, Leo discovers he must perform a series of ancient rituals to complete his role as the next Keeper. But as he unlocks each piece of the puzzle, he begins to unravel sinister forces at play within his family, led by the vengeful spirit of his ancestor, Ruthven Radcliffe, who seeks to unleash darkness upon the world once again. Haunted by terrifying visions, Leo faces a race against time to fulfill his inheritance or risk being consumed by the darkness. As he battles both internal and external demons, he must decide whether to accept his terrifying legacy-or destroy it.

"Ava's return to Ravenswood, her hometown after a decade-long absence, stirs up more than just memories. The town, once full of life and laughter, now shrouds itself in an eerie silence. A series of inexplicable deaths and unexplained occurrences have the residents on edge. Ava's own dark past begins to resurface, and she's forced to confront the demons she thought she'd left behind. Asher, her former love, now a brooding and enigmatic presence, can't bear to see Ava suffer. As the mysterious events escalate, he finds himself drawn back into her orbit. Together, they embark on a treacherous journey to unravel the tangled threads of Ravenswood's sinister secrets. As they dig deeper, they'll encounter ancient mysteries, hidden agendas, and shocking truths. Will they succeed in uncovering the source of the darkness, or will it consume them? Can their rekindled love overcome the horrors they'll face, or will the shadows of Ravenswood tear them apart... again?"

Aveline never believed in the supernatural. She thought the haunting memories of her childhood were just echoes of an overactive imagination. But when she unexpectedly returns to the ancient forest that once sheltered her and her childhood friend, Riley, she uncovers an undeniable truth: the forest is alive, and its shadows are tied to her in ways she can't escape. Riley, distant yet familiar, is the only one who understands the gravity of their shared past, a pact they made long ago-one they didn't fully comprehend. As they are pulled back into the forest's dark embrace, their bond becomes both a blessing and a curse. The forest remembers everything, and it won't let them go without a price. With every step they take, the mystery deepens. Dark forces close in, and the love they share is tested in ways they never anticipated. As the forest's ancient magic begins to unravel, Aveline and Riley must face the consequences of a pact they made as children-one that demands not just their lives, but their very souls.The shadows that linger between them are not just the remnants of the past-they are a force more dangerous than either of them ever imagined. Love, sacrifice, and betrayal intertwine as they struggle to break free from the darkness. But some bonds, once forged, are impossible to break. Will Aveline and Riley fight to free themselves from the shadows that bind them, or will they become prisoners of a pact that threatens everything they hold dear? Mystery, Forbidden Love, Dark Magic, Sacrifice, Secrets, and Redemption.its mix of romance, mystery, and supernatural elements, drawing them into the world of "whispers in dark" while hinting at the dark secrets and emotional stakes the characters will face.

She fell asleep in her room and woke up in room 303... Rachel, a loving wife and mother ends up trapped in an asylum not knowing how or when she got there. Stripped off her freedom, her family, and everything else she possessed, Rachel becomes determined to fight all that comes her way in order to get her life back on track. Will she succeed, or will she simply lose the battle? Follow Rachel on her journey as she discovers the awful truth behind her arrival to the asylum.

Kira and her twin brother Koa had always shared an unbreakable bond, living a seemingly perfect life filled with the warmth of family. However, their idyllic existence is shattered when a series of bizarre deaths and inexplicable events begin to plague their small town. As the twins delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding these strange occurrences, they uncover shocking truths about their past that link them to an ancient and malevolent force. Their investigation leads them into a hidden world where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs. They discover that the deaths mimic those from centuries ago, revealing a pattern that traces back to their own ancestral lineage. As Kira and Koa piece together the fragments of their history, they realize they are being hunted by a dark entity known only as the Shadow. In their quest for answers, the twins encounter new allies-an enigmatic gifted seer and also a detective who holds the key to their past, and a mysterious dhampir with a deep connection to their family. Together, they must navigate a treacherous path filled with cryptic clues, ancient rituals, and deadly adversaries. As the Shadow's grip tightens, Kira and Koa must confront their deepest fears and embrace their hidden strengths. They learn that their bond is not just a source of comfort, but a powerful weapon against the darkness threatening to consume them. With lives hanging in the balance, the twins race against time to uncover the truth and stop the Shadow before it finalised it's goals.

Two sisters. One bond. A world on the brink of chaos. Emily and Serena never imagined their lives would be anything but ordinary-until the outbreak shattered everything. As the undead rise and shadows of the past resurface, the sisters must navigate a twisted game of betrayal, secrets, and danger. With an unlikely team of allies and the constant threat of enemies hiding in plain sight, the sisters hold the key to a fight far greater than they ever expected. But in a world where trust is fragile and every choice has consequences, will their bond be enough to withstand what lies ahead? The truth is closer than they think, but some mysteries are better left buried. This is the very first story of my life... :)

The forest was where no one went. Those who entered never returned. We tried to stop them but they didn't listen. The forest took every last one of them. Eve was taught never to enter the forest if she values her life. But when a beautiful, little boy emerges from the forest's borders, covered head to toe in blood, everything she ever knew changes. Eve is kidnapped by three mysterious boys who emerged from the forest. Desperate for her escape and answers, she clings to her fading sanity. She has two problems. They refuse to tell her anything. And they desperately want to kill her. #9 in Psychological Thriller #19 in Horror #549 in Thriller

Starting a new school is hard; starting at a school for vampires when you're the daughter of an infamous vampire hunting family? That might just turn deadly. When seventeen-year-old Cleo Levant is sent to an all-vampire academy as part of a treaty between humans and vampires, she hopes that she can be the steward of a new era of peace. But in between classes, assassination attempts, and a dangerously handsome vampire prince, she begins to realize she might be more of a pawn than she'd thought. When she is secretly tasked by her father to find the vampire royal family's hidden heir within the academy's walls, Cleo will have to decide between family loyalty, and new friendships with the people who used to be her mortal enemies. And with a vampire-human war just waiting to break out, Cleo's decisions might just change the fate of both of her worlds forever.