Ghost

For two years, Aurora Mclaren blamed her exhaustion on insomnia. That lie shattered the morning she woke to find a sharp, geometric bruise scarring her wrist, a mark she was certain she never received. Now, the world around her is beginning to fray. Shadows cling to her when she stands still. Reflections scream silent warnings. And a single, unnerving text message from a blocked number delivers a terrifying truth: The boundary is thinning. Dragged through a mirror and into the Hypnagogia, a twisted, silent reflection of her university campus. Aurora discovers the gold veins blooming beneath her skin give her the power to bend and reshape this glass reality. But such power demands a devastating sacrifice. The Hypnagogia is hunting her, led by The Siphon, a monster born from her own deepest trauma. To survive, Aurora must align herself with a mismatched group of desperate survivors and Ben, the boy she’d secretly loved forever. In a world of uncanny reflections, however, trust is a fatal flaw. Ben is behaving strangely. His touch is too cold, his smile is simply too perfect. Aurora must master the rules of the void before the gold in her veins consumes her humanity entirely. Rule #1: Don’t make a sound. Rule #2: Don’t trust the reflection. Rule #3: Don’t fall in love with the monster wearing your friend's face.

Leslie is an indigo who can see and communicate with spirits. Her life is never quiet because she is always visited by ghosts who ask for her help. Luckily, she has a lover like Sean, who always accompanies and helps her. But suddenly, Sean becomes cold and indifferent. Leslie realizes that something is wrong with her lover. Follow the story of Leslie as she unravels the mystery of the ghosts that come to her and tries to solve the mystery that Sean is hiding. NB: This story is the final instalment of the Grandes High School Trilogy.

Inheriting the legacy of the underworld patriarch, Lu Wu recently found himself in deep distress. Despite bearing the honorary title of "Fu Jun" (Mansion Lord), his ancestral inheritance turned out to be nothing more than an empty accolade. Shockingly, the patriarch not only left Lu Wu with no tangible assets but also faced a complete betrayal from his once-loyal subordinates. These former allies seized control of the territories that rightfully belonged to him, leaving Lu Wu in a state of turmoil. Undeterred by the treachery he faced, Lu Wu decided to utilize the enigmatic artifacts developed by his ancestors for an extraordinary purpose. Driven by the determination to reclaim his lost legacy, he embarked on the creation of a gaming server. This server would serve as a conduit between the realms of the living and the dead, offering mortal players intricately designed main quests, challenging dungeons, captivating storylines, and lifelike NPCs. Empowered by the collective strength of the gaming community, Lu Wu initiated an unconventional conquest, seamlessly blending the supernatural with virtual reality. The unwitting players became his allies in a quest to regain control over the territories usurped by the traitors. As the boundaries between reality and fantasy blurred, Lu Wu's journey unfolded as a captivating odyssey of retribution and redemption. In this enthralling amalgamation of the supernatural and the virtual, join Lu Wu as he forms alliances, confronts formidable foes, and unravels the mysteries of the underworld legacy. The stage is set for an adventure that transcends the boundaries between worlds, as the realms of the living and the dead converge in an exhilarating and unpredictable journey.

Seven years ago, a blood ritual performed beneath an ancient tree awakened a curse that should have remained buried forever. Since that night, Vanshika has been trapped between life and darkness, unable to step into the light, bound to the shadows, and feared by the world she never chose. She is dangerous, cursed, and connected to a secret older than the forest itself. Yet behind her terrifying existence lies a lonely, incomplete soul searching for one thing she has never known true love. When men enter her life, desire leads them to destruction. When they betray her, the darkness claims them. After one such tragic end, fate brings Krish into her path a broken-hearted young man who believes in loyalty, depth, and love that lasts a lifetime. Unlike others, he is not drawn only to Vanshika’s beauty, but to the pain hidden behind her silence. But loving her means facing a seven-year-old curse, ruthless killers, and a past soaked in blood. In a world where darkness watches every step, Krish must decide: Can true love break a curse… or will it demand another sacrifice?

"Unlock the door to a world where the boundaries between the living and the dead blur into chilling tales of the supernatural. In this haunting collection of 50 ghost stories, prepare to be transported through time and space, from the shadowy corridors of Victorian manors to the eerie silence of modern urban streets. These tales will grip your soul with heart-pounding fear, send shivers down your spine with spine-tingling suspense, and touch your heart with ghostly encounters that linger long after you've turned the last page. From spectral apparitions seeking justice to restless souls seeking closure, each story unravels the mysteries of the afterlife in its own unique way. You'll encounter a diverse cast of characters, from the living to the dearly departed, as they grapple with the unexplained and confront the unknown. With every turn of the page, secrets will be unveiled, and the darkness of the supernatural world will envelop you. As you journey deeper into this collection, you'll question your beliefs, your reality, and the very essence of life and death. Are you brave enough to face the ghosts that dwell within these pages? Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and start reading if you dare, for once you enter this spectral realm, there's no turning back."

Vela Shiran dreamed of becoming a great healer, a scholar of herbs. But instead, she was forced into an arranged marriage to save her family’s name. Or so she thought. When her groom dies suddenly, her cruel future mother-in-law demands the wedding must still go on to protect her image. Now Vela is married to a ghost, locked away with only a statue for a husband, and made to live a life of silence, sorrow, and pain. The only one who treats her like a person is her servant, Kelen. Kind, loyal… and hiding a secret of his own. As they grow closer and fall into a secret love, Vela must face the truth: Kelen isn’t who she thinks he is. If anyone finds out about them, it could cost them everything. But what hurts more being betrayed by the man she loves, or living without him?

Before she can learn to live, she has to learn to love. Kylee's stepfather keeps her life locked down. She's not allowed to leave the house. She can't answer the phone. She's forbidden to talk to the neighbors. So of course when Price moves in next door, she makes it a point to meet him. What he shows her rocks her entire world. Suddenly, everything makes sense. And nothing does.

Angie Megan is a woman who was born into a family of psychics. Unlike her father and grandfather, she is frustrated at being unable to see and communicate with ghosts. To hone her skills, she chose to study at the Grandes High School, which is famous for its awesomeness. Her life changes when she meets a girl named Sylvia who can see and seal ghosts. Their friendship begins, and together, they seal the ghost plaguing the students of Grandes High School. One day, Sylvia mysteriously died, and Angie could feel that Sylvia's spirit still haunted Grandes High School. Angie is determined to find out the truth even though she has to involve her student and now best friend, Leslie. Angie and Leslie try to appease the curious spirits, not those that roam freely in Grandes High School, but the spirits that Sylvia used to seal. How will Angie and Leslie's struggle solve the ghost's problem? Can Angie uncover the truth of Sylvia's mysterious death and find her spirit that still haunts Angie? Find the answer in their story. NB: This story is a sequel to the first series, Grandes High School (Leslie)

Most people cannot remember the moment they were born, but I can and in vivid detail. I remember being inside the womb with my twin sister. She was sick so I tried to use my energy to help her. Unfortunately, it didn’t work, and she died. I was also weak, and I died soon after. I remember holding my sister’s hand as we looked down at our dead bodies. I looked to my side and saw a huge angle appear with magnificent black and white wings. He smiled at me and then shook his head pointing at my body. I saw the nurses working on trying to revive me. Suddenly I was s*ck*d away from my sister and pulled back into my body. I let out a loud scream needing my sister back with me. I looked up and saw her with the angel. She looked over at me before saying something to the angel and leaving him to lay next to me. Now I have the gift of been able to see ghosts and my twin sister who is also a ghost is my best friend. After helping a ghost get justice and helping to capture her killers, I am now we are off to join the police force. I might then have the power to stop the killers and help the dead pass over. Now I am moving out of home and into the house of a man who makes me feel things I have never felt before. Then add in the fact that a killer is out there killing woman who all look like me. Will I survive college with my heart and life intact? Or will I be joining the ones I try to save?

Evangeline was an ordinary preschool teacher who loved children and longed to have some of her own. She was married to Jason, whom she had met back in college, and they had been inseparable ever since. The only thing missing from their lives was the child they both yearned for. Despite numerous visits to doctors, Evangeline had no luck conceiving. The unfulfilled desire for a baby weighed heavily on her, and to make matters worse, she discovered that her lifelong best friend, Xylia, was trying to steal Jason away from her. Evangeline’s world was turned upside down by Xylia's betrayal, but just as she had begun to lose hope, she found out she was pregnant. Her life seemed to be coming together at last. However, one night, the tension with Xylia reached a boiling point. Evangeline decided to confront her and put an end to the madness. The confrontation escalated, and in a tragic twist, Evangeline ended up in a horrific car accident, losing her life. In the strange afterworld, Evangeline woke up next to the road as an angel, confused and disoriented, trying to piece together what had happened. She was soon discovered by a young girl who called her Hallow. However, life as an angel was not as peaceful as she might have hoped. Evangeline learned that Xylia had also died and had become a fallen angel. Consumed by jealousy and anger, Xylia is determined to find Evangeline in the spirit world and exact her revenge. Evangeline’s desire to return to her body grew stronger, but she soon discovered that Xylia had a sinister plan. If Xylia could reach Evangeline's body first, she could take over her life. Now, it was a desperate battle between the two: Evangeline, who wanted to reclaim her life and protect her unborn child, and Xylia, who sought to usurp Evangeline’s place and fulfill her twisted ambitions. The struggle between them was fierce, as they navigated the spirit world’s challenges and dangers. Evangeline had to gather her strength and courage to outsmart Xylia and ensure she could return to the real world, where her husband and future child awaited. In this ethereal realm, Evangeline’s resilience and determination were put to the ultimate test as she fought not only for her own life but for the future she had always dreamed of.