He smiled, and my heart started thumping wildly again. "Curiosity killed the cat, you know." He said, his voice soft as velvet. "But the cat also has nine lives... so why not use them?" I smiled back. His blue eyes gazed intensely into mine. My hands started to sweat, and I was suddenly aware of how close he was standing to me. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A New Year's Eve masquerade at a haunted mansion- what could go wrong? Brenna has always loved everything dark and spooky, especially the strange and morbid. But when she's dragged to a party at the local "haunted hotspot", she is thrust into a world she never imagined but always hoped for. A centuries-old curse, secrets, and a love triangle with a ghost? Will this average girl have what it takes to break the curse and solve the mystery of her own heart? (An Open Novella Contest Longlister - 2020) #3 in newyearseve (5/3/2020) #22 in hauntedhouse (5/3/2020)

Life was already hard for the Colin sisters, day after day of having to nurse for their mentally challenged mother wasn't something to get accustomed to. Caroline as the oldest; working multiple jobs to support the family, juggling school resulting in not having much of a social life aside the small circle of friends she had. Worried as they were for their struggling friend, the convince her to follow on a little fun trip they planned; unsure Caroline agreed after her mother said it's much needed for her and proposed she take her younger sister, Maggie with. Not much knowing that little harmless trip will ended up trapping Caroline, Maggie and seven of her friends in a house of massacre, undefined paranormal phenomena and brutal mind alteration. No way out and have to survive to the end of the horrors inside for 10hours only then will they have a chance to freedom. And how will they find a safe exit? Warning: this story contains mature content and might not be suitable for others ...read at your own risk

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.

I girl is lost on a hike to her new house. Her dad tells her she would only live here for a little while. She finds the house but, She soon finds out this house is more dangerous then she thought. Even if it means she's used a blood sack for vampire brothers She knows if she leaves she will die or worse be killed. She doesn't know what to do. Will she risk dying or staying with vampires? Will she live till the end of this book? Will the vampires live? How do you kill a vampire? Can you kill a Vampire or not? What will happen in this book? Find out!...

In the eerie halls of an ancient school lies a terrifying secret. A group of nine students unwittingly find themselves trapped in a deadly game of survival. But this is no ordinary game-hidden within the cursed walls, a pack of werewolves lurks, hungry for blood. Each student possesses a unique set of skills, secrets, and desires, but they must put aside their differences and work together to uncover the truth and escape the clutches of the cursed school. With every passing night, the moon's glow intensifies, awakening the dormant werewolf within some of the students, turning them into savage beasts. Trust becomes a precious commodity as suspicions run high and alliances are tested. As the students delve deeper into the mysteries of the school, they unravel its dark history and discover shocking connections between themselves and the curse that binds them. Every classroom, hallway, and shadowy corner holds a clue, but also a potential threat. They must tread carefully, for danger lurks around every corner. With time running out, the students must use their wits, cunning, and bravery to outsmart the werewolves and survive the night. The game reaches its climax as they confront their worst fears and face the ultimate battle for their lives. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride as you join these nine students in their desperate struggle to escape the Secrets of the Cursed School. Will they find a way out, or will they fall victim to the ferocious creatures that haunt their every step? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain-their lives will never be the same again. Stay tuned for an unforgettable tale of survival, secrets, and the supernatural in Werewolf Game: Secrets of the Cursed School!

Created-Finished: 02-04-24 to 08-12-24 For years, Gravenhurst Manor has stood abandoned, its dark history buried beneath layers of time and secrecy. But when a group of high school friends stumbles upon the old mansion, they quickly realize that the past is not as silent as it seems. Strange occurrences and sinister forces begin to haunt their every step, pulling them deeper into the mansion's web of mystery and fear. As Jade, Maya, Lena, and Carter unravel the mansion's dark secrets, they find themselves confronting more than just the horrors within the walls-they must face the shadows of their own pasts and the chilling reality that some evils never truly die. The group must rely on each other as they embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth, culminating in a final, terrifying ritual to seal away the darkness for good. But the mansion has a will of its own, and it won't let them go without a fight. As they descend deeper into the heart of the mystery, the line between friend and foe blurs, and the ultimate price of failure looms over them. Will they survive the final confrontation, or will the shadows of the mansion claim them all?

On the night of her eighteenth birthday, Adelaide Cottlethorne slipped in the tub. At least that's what they tell her replacement. Cottlethorn Manor is a house where time stands still. Where memories are never lost. And days are never broken. The family that resides there is perfect. Doll-faced. Porcelain. Well, almost. With anticipations, they await their new daughter dearest. The one to wear the locket. The girl to fill the shoes. When Olivia arrives at their doorstep, flustered from the eyes in the leaves, with a suitcase in hand, she wants nothing more than a blank slate and a chance to gain a last name. Upon meeting the family that waits behind closed doors, she swiftly takes on the role of the Cottlethorne's perfect new daughter. There's just one rule: "No Mention of the Past". But when Olivia begins recalling someone else's memories, that are somehow replacing her own, strange melodies, footsteps in the ceiling, and golden visions of blood-filled tubs, she also begins to suspect that nothing at the manor is quite as "perfect" as it seems. The family will not speak a word of Adelaide's death. In fact, no one seems able to recall it happening in the first place. They instead, all seem focused on what they refer to as "the most important day of all". Olivia's eighteenth birthday is coming up soon. And she is beginning to forget her own name.

The summer before her senior year of high school, 17 year old Rose Delaney's divorcee mother moves the family from big city Texas to small-town Maine, claiming that she and her 5 year old brother Liam need a fresh start. Formerly popular and admired in Texas, Rose finds that she's not only unpopular at her new school in Port Braseham, but downright hated. As she tries to fit in to her new surroundings and battles the bullying of Prom Queen nemesis Mary Donovan, Rose begins to realize that her unpopularity might have something to do with Wolfhowl Manor, the spooky run-down house Mrs. Delaney got on the cheap. She begins to notice strange happenings and mysterious voices in the night. As she begins to investigate, with handsome caretaker Beckan O'Dwyre, Rose realizes that she and her family might just be in real danger - because all of the previous owners have died in the house. Will she be able to solve the mysterious history of her house and save her family before it is too late? This is only a preview. For the full manuscript, find me on Amazon.

A family lost and a son alone. A boy's life at its end and beginning. An adventure filled with fantastical terrors, where a child becomes a monster, and a monster becomes a legend. *** These were the ominous words the ghost Marmy Jo spoke when foretelling Josiah's future: "Got a world of pain comin' your way, boy-and fast! But, if you make it, you'll come out a stronger beast than many." When a wolf attack leaves Josiah mortally wounded, his sister Credence is forced to abandon him to find help. Where she went, he cannot say, for the last thing he remembers is hearing his heart stop. Josiah, the boy who died, wakes to find the world much changed. Deep within, a horror howls, threatening to tear from his bones at any moment. With his sister gone, Josiah is alone for the first time in his life, and must learn how to survive in the dark, dark woods. But how can an eight-year-old defend against devious spiders, cruel kings, and bloodthirsty titans? And how long can Josiah refuse the call of darkness before he's pulled down a path of chaos and blood? 📚 Book Three of the "Bedtime Story" Series 📚 Content Warning: This story contains violence including death of children, mild language, alcohol and tobacco use.

Zora always knew she didn't belong to this world. She didn't even know her real name. She never met her birth parents, having been left in a firehouse as a 6-month-old baby. Zora has bounced from one foster home to the next since she was a troubled child. Bad things, or "accidents" always followed Zora. She always felt like she was one step behind everyone else trying to catch up. Trying to be normal, but Zora is not normal. And never will be. Bryce Cullen is another lost soul in the world. He is also one of a kind. When they first met it was a supernova, two stars coming together in a stellar collision with stellar dynamics. As an evil is looming, threatening to destroy the Earth, can these two outliers save the world with powers neither utterly understand? ~~~~~~~~~~~ Zora could only shiver as: his eyes darken looking at her, becoming more onyx black, and purple bruise-like shadows appear beneath his eyes. Bryce stands at 6'2" and has a thin and lanky but muscular body. Zora felt a tiny piercing pain trying to hit her over and over, but somehow it was blocked. "Where am I?" "Who are you?" Bryce asked sternly, glaring down at Zora. "It's her!" Piper said running onto the field. "That's the girl! She is the girl from my dreams! She is the one to bring Hell Fire!" ~~~~~~~~~~~ Updates every Wednesdays! Participating in: #theseasonalcontest