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Reincarnated With The Van Helsing System
by Barion_Trident
Many people wish to be transported to another world, beautiful women, supernatural powers, adventures and the list continues.But what happens when you are born in a place where almost everyone see you as a tool, which turned out to be useless for their purposses.Falling into the depths of despair after losing what he cared for the most, the unmistakable sound of a notification changed his destiny and the one of all the planes of existence, but was it for the good... or not?"The host's current bo…
I Only Want to Lie Flat But Am Forced to Cultivate Immortality
by One lotus signifies summer
Xu Qing woke up to find himself turned into a Zombie.Zombies do not die; their life is endless, yet they suffer from the lack of a method to evolve and ascend!Facing a chaotic era where ceremonies and music collapse, and demons and strange creatures emerge endlessly, Xu Qing chooses to remain under the radar and becomes the most inconspicuous Corpse Driver in the shadowy profession of corpse craftsman, earning various rewards by performing rites for the dead each day.Be it folk arts, innumerable…
Folklore
by timick
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tai Thumb. He's a Thumbling. His life was not the best, in fact, right now he might even starve to death. Despite that, he still took joy in the little things in life and even hung out with his friends quite a bit.Life was not easy, but he was always able to withstand it. Until one day, he couldn't.
FolkLore
by JWolfe
Foretold across the aeons of ages was the Virescent Dusk, an omen scribed upon the Ostracon of Dreams. The Glim One, doom of man and all his kinglands would draw nigh during the dying age.It was sworn and promised by the Sleeping-Sage.Caught within the maelstrom of the ancient divination is a 27-year-old free-sword. Alasdair Wuldric, a sardonic man with a sharpened blade, a bloodied past and a ruined heart. The threads of fate weave and tangle before his eyes of silver and pearl, conjuring befor…
The Blade-Wielding Legend
by Zhang Laoxi
In an era brimming with noise, where danger and opportunity coexist, the practice of martial arts, various folk customs, strange tales, taboos, imperial courts, and the world of martial artists abound. Among these are the grandmasters, magical duels, ghostly encounters, divinations, invoking the divine, ritual plays, esoteric Buddhism, and the pursuit of immortality. In this diverse and complex world, where the three teachings intermingle and all kinds of people abound, the sphere of mysticism i…
EXTORTIONER - folklore
by Heavena
Selene's path leads her to interact with mysterious humans and vampires. At the age of 23, she gets transformed into a vampire. Further, her journey takes a U-turn, when she meets a witch and becomes one of them. A crystal bracelet takes her to the parallel world. She travels back and forth towards both worlds. In the meantime, Blight rain affects people with hallucinations and paranormal activities. Will Selene find a cure? Before the Blight rain comes to an end, she gets to know about mass mur…
I have an infinite number of shikigami
by Fish move quickly.
Shikigami: "Master, it's time to increase your magic power through sex tonight."-----------------------PS：Shikigami is the term for a being from Japanese folklore. it is thought to be some sort of kami, represented by a small ghost.Usually shikigami are conjured to exercise risky orders for their masters, such as spying, stealing and enemy tracking.
Folklore of Fifteenth
by Homuri
"Hey? have you heard? has anyone ever told you of that urban legend? I heard that if you ever try to harm someone at the valley of Necrofalls. a teen-aged girl accompanied by a black giant and a ram will spirit you away, as your screams echo throughout the valley..." the ram read out from a news papers rumor/gossip section."What the heck? I was just passing by that one time and now it's an urban legend? again? I mean, the hell am I supposed to do when that creep tried to assault that lady?!" cam…
Mythical folklore
by aris262
In the mystical realm of Alaa, where magic and sword rule supreme, a poignant tale unfolds. Our protagonist, the MC, reincarnated with memories of a past life, navigates the complexities of power, destiny, and the relentless pursuit of protecting the ones he holds dear.Born anew in the vibrant Red Forest, the MC discovers a unique skill—"Devour." This power, intertwined with his monstrous form, becomes both a weapon and a catalyst for evolution. As the MC delves into the intricacies of his newfo…
Folklore Reborn
by EldurJaalind
Disclaimer!: This has nothing to do with the main universe and is just a collection of short stories I came up with.Folklore reborn is, in essence, my own way of making folk stories. A lot of them are likely to have either dark undertones or literal dark themes. This is part of the Short Stories Now universe.
FOLKLORE Volume 1
by Shadowalker_9907
Are folklores really just some stories meant to scare and entertain children or is there some truth behind them?
A Collection of African Folklore
by RavenShadow
The African Folklore Collection invites readers on an exciting journey through the landscapes and cultures of Africa, revealing fascinating stories and timeless wisdom. This anthology brings together stories from different regions and celebrates a rich oral tradition passed down from generation to generation. From drum corps warfare to vast savannahs and lush forests, the stories in this epic showcase the rich and diverse cultures that make up the African continent. Readers will encounter fairy …
Diwata: A Series of Folklore
by JasmineFaith
A story based on the folklore passed down through generation by word of mouth. In one of the Philippine folklores, there are deities and spirits called Diwata or Encanto. They are said to be guardian spirits of nature who can invoke both blessings and curses.In the provincial areas of Cebu, the older generation would say that before modern times these mystical creatures had beautiful dresses, elegant tableware, and fantastical jewelry.And the wonderful thing was that locals could borrow these fo…
The Mind of Philippine Folklore
by Tyrone_Lucas
The folklores of Philippine Myths, Legends, and Superstitions. What are in their belief? What are the context of their belief? What are the truth and Lies? The punishments and blessings for forfeiting/accepting their superstitions by their saying are Major but what are really the scientific explanations? Can superstition outcome science in this myths and legends? Is their any witnesses of Their Myths and Legends? We are About to find out!
Hidden Shadows: A Nigerian Folklore
by Aisha_Saeed_Bello
Forgotten Nigerian folklore
Master of Kaidan
by Zhai Nan
Kaidan (Kaidan refers to eerie tales of strange, mysterious, rare, or bewitching ghosts and monsters from Japanese folklore.) feed on cognition, wield information as weapons, and use information as currency, existing between the peculiarities of neither life nor death.They exist in human rumors and dwell in the shadows of the world."Does this mean I will become a Kaidan?"In ancient times, they were worshipped as deities, empowered by faith."Then I am a deity!"In more recent ancient times, they w…
The Folklore of which i heard
by Xarelsx
A night where nothing was easy but it would've been easier for our young boy to just set upon a folklore about cthulhu.. he wasn't going to have it easy now will he?