The Monkey's Paw (1902) by W. W. Jacobs
by DaoistxdUAxm
Story not mine A short story that deals with survival
MVManalo
by Vicky_Manalo_5384
Teaser: I saw like in a dream, I can see Mark, me and a little girl. We are so happy running in a garden full of beautiful colourful flowers. I think it’s the small hut I inherited from Papa. It seems different, bigger and wider. The hut is now a two storey house with a small yacht in front of the house facing Lake Nijori. Trees and plants still grow there and …Mama, Papa, I love, Mama, Papa….the little girl said…smiling at me and Mark lively, sweetly and cutely.Oh, my, Mark….haha! I said clos…
THE INEVITABILITY OF RECURRENCE
by Roshan_Jamal
"THE INEVITABILITY OF RECURRENCE" is a story of a boy who was abused and victimised by the system, his parents, and society. A single decision changes the entire trajectory of his life. What follows is the dark journey of the boy transitioning into the threshold of manhood and how he overcomes his demons, while seeking for redemption and peace. This short story is a nail-biting tale of a broken boy who's life progressively changes solely on fate and destiny.
I surrendered
by PlayerOliver
The world is on the verge of total collapse, the target of imminent threats that put global peace and stability at risk. Amid this rising tension, an unlikely group of heroes band together to stop a deadly conspiracy that could destroy everything we know. The story begins with the mysterious death of a renowned scientist, who has found an innovative way to revolutionize power generation. When his research is stolen, things begin to descend into an escalating spiral of chaos, and it's up to a g…
It's A Secret
by CrazyPegasus
Harvey and Louise work for the same magazine. They have always kept their love life secret from their colleagues. But soon everything becomes messy....
Urban Supreme Wild Son-in-Law War God
by Music Circle's Little God Pig
A generation's War God, once overlooking the world with disdain, had fallen into disgrace because of a conspiracy, becoming a mere son-in-law. However, what nobody had expected was that it was all part of his grand scheme, and when the winds of change blew, he, the king, returned, with the power to overturn seas and move mountains, as a dragon ascended to the heavens!
The more they oppose, the more it shows that I am doing the right thing
by Metal raindrops
"The more the Church supports me, the more it proves I have done the right thing. The more the heretics oppose me, the more it proves I have done the right thing.""Even when heretics praise me, it further proves I'm right. If heretics stay silent, it shows I have done impeccably!""If the Church opposes me, it means they have all fallen into evil heresy, and the more heretics oppose me, the more it proves I have done the right thing."In the year 681, An Su was crowned the youngest Pope in the his…
Mountain Village's little Doctor
by I'm drunk alone
Ye Fei unintentionally stumbled upon the village chief embroiled in some scandalous affair, but who would have thought he would overhear the village chief's son plotting something sinister against his own sister-in-law? Amidst the quarrel, Ye Fei inherited the ancestral legacy, and from that moment on, his left hand possessed the medical skills to save lives, while his right hand wielded martial arts to cut down enemies! To protect his sister-in-law, Ye Fei braved all hardships, leading the vill…
Destiny’s Edge: A Saga of Magic and Chaos
by DrCCat
In a world torn apart when the gates of reality are shattered, chaos reigns supreme. Amidst the upheaval, secretive organizations concealed in the shadows must unite, harnessing a long-forgotten and forbidden magic to safeguard the realm. These mages, gifted with the extraordinary ability to manipulate fate and reshape destiny, embark on a perilous journey.Together, they confront the forces of entropy, striving to restore order to a world plunged into darkness. As the threads of destiny hang in …
After My Wife Had an Affair with Her Assistant, I Chose Divorce
by jackie_long
On my wife's birthday, I rushed back from another city overnight. But the one who opened the door was my male assistant, wearing my bathrobe. "Mr. Lucas, I came to report to Ms. Johnson, and accidentally got caught in the rain, so I took a shower. Please don't misunderstand." "There's nothing to explain." My wife, also in a bathrobe, walked out of the bathroom with a look of disdain on her face. Her gaze towards me was full of contempt. "Aren't you supposed to be on a business trip? Why are…
"The Detective Who Chases the Killer"
by DaoistsgOuqK
The legendary figure in the police force, Song Lang, is "reborn" and returns under the alias Chen Shi, a humble driver. Although he intends to live a low-profile life, fate has other plans, and once again, Chen Shi finds himself embroiled in a murder case… A ruthless company that promotes a "wolf culture," slaughtering its employees while the rest silently stand by; a misguided young man who, with tears in his eyes, skins his childhood sweetheart in the name of seeking "justice"; a middle-aged c…
The Emperor of Illusions
by NovaQuinn2611
Aryan Khanna's pursuit of Bollywood dominance takes a darker turn. His business acumen is now intertwined with a desire for complete control, not just of the industry, but of the people within it. He cultivates a "harem" of actresses and socialites, using his power and wealth to manipulate their desires and vulnerabilities. The story explores the complex dynamics of these relationships, where consent and coercion blur. Aryan's actions are driven by a need to possess, to dominate, and to create…
Villain: Transmigrated Into A NTR Manga As The Antagonist
by Zentmeister
An infamous playboy, killed by a former lover, inexplicably awakens to discover himself transmigrated into a NTR manga, assuming the role of the antagonist - Alex Smith. Propelled by a mysterious system that magnifies his skill in captivating women, he holds the power to seduce the women that belong to the various “main characters“. 【Ding! The Queen of Hearts System has awakened.】 【Overall goal: Steal all the heroines from the various main characters across the world.】 【Reward: God Status.】-----…
I Have Legendary Farming Space Ring
by Ampas_Tahu
Alex, an ordinary man from Earth, led a mundane life until he chanced upon a chest on the island of Java. Inside the chest, he discovered an assortment of random items, including a book about plants. Despite working as a bank clerk, Alex had previously pursued agricultural studies, and armed with the knowledge from the ancient book, he eagerly began assisting his family in improving their plantation. However, his imagination was ignited by online novel stories, prompting him to experiment by dri…
Rebirth: Sending the Scumbag Woman to the Hell
by Caspian Rune
My girlfriend's younger brother is a scumbag who specializes in deceiving girls' feelings.After the truth about him forcing a girl to have an abortion was exposed, the person being condemned by everyone turned out to be me.In order to protect her brother's safety, my girlfriend released a lot of my personal information online, making countless netizens mistakenly believe that I was the one with multiple relationships.Before I had a chance to report to the police and clear my name, the victim's f…
Winning 70 Million, Brother-in-law Calls Me a Freeloader
by Kaelan Blackwood
On the day of the lottery win, my sister called and said she found out she was pregnant a few days ago.Without a second thought, I quit my job, gave her and Jiang a red envelope, and prepared to return to my hometown to live a carefree life by myself.After returning home, I jokingly mentioned that I was fired by my boss and couldn't find a job.Unexpectedly, Jiang's face immediately darkened."Brother, are you planning to rely on Lanlan and me to live? The money we have is meant for our son's futu…
The Only Player in 'Child of Stardust'
by The sea is water
(This is not a game-related text; please do not criticize if it's not to your liking.)An accident had made Zhou Yuan the only player in the real world.Transcendent, evolution, anomalies, deities, Control Bureau... A whole new world unveiled itself before his eyes.......【——The basic elements that make up our bodies were once evolved in the most dazzling stars in the universe.The iron in our red blood cells comes from the brilliant explosions of supernovae.The zinc in our blood is from the dust ej…
Psychic Overlord
by Kotario
The world is a place full of mystery, and many ordinary people live their entire lives without ever glimpsing even one percent of its truth.The fate of one family was destined to be average until one rainy night, when a family member arrived at the newly married couple's door with a child born out of wedlock.Terra was about to undergo an upheaval because... the strongest was born!---------------------This is the story of Kaizer Lunin, a young man born with a special ability that causes him to su…
Is Change
by pawhob
Born in the gritty city of Spero, where poverty and gang violence reign supreme, this novel tells the heart-wrenching story of Dennis, a young boy raised in a dysfunctional family - His ruthless father, the boss of one of the city's most feared gangs, an alcoholic and a compulsive gambler, subjecting him and his mother to unbearable physical, emotional, and financial abuse.As Dennis grows, he faces relentless bullying and oppression, not only from his father but also from the gang-dominated stre…