softly spoken bedtime stories

Devil’s Bedtime Stories An Anthology of One-Shot Horror Tales > “Not all stories are meant to be told at night. Some were never meant to be told at all…” Behind every nightmare lies a truth that someone tried to bury. In this collection of twisted horror one-shots, each volume opens the door to a different darkness— where hotel rooms rewrite your soul, shadows remember your name, and monsters don’t hide under your bed... they tuck you in. From cursed lakes and haunted towns to devils disguised as bedtime storytellers, every tale in this anthology is a slow, inescapable descent into madness, dread, and the chilling possibility that you were never alone to begin with. Once you open this book, you're already part of the story. And the Devil never forgets his readers. This is not a book for sleep. This is a book for those who want to know what's waiting in the dark... For those who are ready to stop pretending the whisper under their bed was the wind. For those who understand: > Once you start reading… you can’t unread what follows. --- SERIES FORMAT: Each Volume = One Complete Horror Story Every Release = A New Devil’s Bedtime Tale No Endings Are Safe. No Truth Is Entirely Buried. Every Story Is a Doorway You Choose to Open. --- > “Once you read it, it knows you. Once you dream it, it never leaves.”

A soul of fire trapped in the wrong body, Inamatorii is branded and transformed by the vengeful Goddess of the Sun Spoken to enact the old songs of wrath and ruin. Given the chance to escape old chains, and soon discovered by a loving harem of travelers, Inamatorii only wishes to enjoy the life her old body denied her. But the Goddess will not be ignored, and her new paramour will find the Paths more dangerous than a sheltered life could have possibly prepared her for. What to expect! 1. Polyamorus disaster lesbians who love to snuggle 2. Big friendly ostriches 3. Smexy sex scenes with meaning and purpose 4. Headmates who totally accept your gender identity, but also might be evil 5. Magic systems that require you to drink, meet ancient jerks, and sing about your problems 6. LOTS of fruit and vegetables Sun Spoken Turn is an adult fantasy story about a transgender character. It has themes of body dysphoria, abuse, sex, sexuality, and how people strive to live better through or even past trauma. To read 3 chapters (6k+ or so words) ahead consider supporting my story over on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=106429

Hindi pinagpala si Madison sa itsura. Bawat tao ang tingin sa kanya ay halimaw dahil sa itsura daw niyang nakakatakot. Pero nang mangyari ang isang krimen ay nagbago ang lahat. Siya ang idinidiin na pumatay sa ina ng nobyo niya. Akala niya ay paniniwalaan siya ng kanyang mahal na nobyo pero parang ito pa ang gustong-gustong kumitil sa buhay niya. Para makatakas sa kasalanang hindi ginawa, kumapit siya sa alok ng isang lalaking hindi kilala. Pumayag siya sa nais nito na magparetoke at mabuhay sa ibang katauhan. Akala niya magiging madali ang lahat dahil ibang-iba na siya. Pero nagkamali pala siya dahil ang akala niyang lalaking tumulong sa kanya ay may tinatago pala. Kakayanin ba niya ang sunod-sunod na rebelasyon na malalaman?

Happiness was short lived for Rosalie, who just got the proposal from her long time boyfriend, but then was sent to the bed of a stranger by her step sister. Little did she know, the man she had spent the night with was the richest and most powerful man in J city. Months later after that night, she was pregnant and termed a failure by family and kicked out of the city. Five years later, she returned as a successful business woman with a cute little son.

Zara Chen has mastered the art of casual relationships—flings, friends with benefits, anything that doesn't require emotional investment. When she moves into a new apartment complex and discovers her quiet neighbor Ethan Park works at the same company, she never expects him to change everything. Ethan has been burned by love before, but something about his commitment-phobic neighbor draws him in. He falls for Zara and decides to take a chance. He asks her out, and she surprises herself by saying yes. But Zara has conditions. If they're going to try this relationship thing, she's doing it her way. No waiting to be pampered or taken care of—she'll be the one spoiling him. She brings him coffee every morning, cooks his favorite meals, and spoils him in small ways and thoughtful gestures. This confuses Ethan because he's used to traditional relationship roles where men take the lead and being the one who gives. As Ethan learns to accept being cared for and Zara discovers the joy of giving without expecting anything back. Their relationship grows stronger as they both heal from past hurts. Their unique approach to love becomes a journey of healing, trust, and redefining what it means to be in a relationship. Meanwhile, Zara's best friend Maya struggles with her own conventional relationship—dealing with financial stress, communication issues, and traditional expectations that highlight just how different Zara's approach really is. A love story about choosing love on your own terms and discovering that sometimes the best relationships happen when you throw the rulebook away, also finding happiness when you break the usual rules..

"Rose, a feisty girl from a poor background, has always had to fight for everything. Ethan, a rich and popular guy, thinks he can get anything he wants. Their schools are rivals, and so are they—until they clash in a way that sparks something _forbidden_. As bullying, class wars, and family expectations rage, their hate turns into a love that’ll upend their worlds. Can they bridge the gap, or will their love be the ultimate casualty?"

When Desi Laurent earns a scholarship to Blackthorne Academy—the elite boarding school for the children of the world’s richest families—she promises herself one thing: Keep her head down. Graduate. Leave. Then she meets him. Alexander Vale. The boy everyone fears but nobody talks about. Cold. Untouchable. Beautiful in the worst possible way. Rumors follow him through every hallway: violent fights, expulsions covered up by money, girls who cried because of him. Desi knows she should stay away. But somehow— Alexander starts noticing her. Watching her. Following the smallest details about her life like they matter too much. And the more she tries to avoid him, the more obsessed he becomes. Because Alexander Vale has never wanted anything gently. And once he decides someone belongs in his world— He doesn’t let them leave. At Blackthorne Academy, secrets are dangerous, love is toxic, and the boy ruining her life might also become the only person she can’t live without.

It was the night of her coming out ball when she met the mysterious stranger. One kiss. One touch. And all hell broke loose. The devil broke her wings and plunged her into the depths of hell. Zagan, the Demon King clawed his way from the gutters and killed the Emperor to create a paradise to free his fellow demons from slavery and abuse. As he carves his legacy into Cronoa's history, he's pitted against the woman with golden eyes who gets under his skin like no other. Akila, the former Princess of Cronoa has lost her family in a massacre led by the Demon King, only to be made into his concubine. Fallen from grace, she stumbles through this new life while learning the truth about her dead father's reign and uncovering the tenderness that lies dormant beneath Zagan's heart. [warning: R-18 content, explicit scenes] Disclaimer : This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance of names, characters, places and incidents is purely coincidental. STATUS : ONGOING (New release every Saturday, EST) ====== Excerpt : He sketched a regal bow, removing his hat. "Forgive me for my late introduction, Your Highness. Zagan Kadlec, at your service." "Kadlec?" She tested the strange name on her tongue. "I've never heard of you before." "I've recently migrated from Vregia." He took a seat on the fountain bench, patting the empty spot beside him. "Have a seat. I won't bite, I promise." Despite his verbal assurance, Akila couldn't shake the feeling of being preyed upon. Power emanated from his pores, from his posture, his manner of speech and those eyes that seemed to look right into her soul. To refuse him a second time would be impolite. Squaring her shoulders, she accepted his invitation and arranged her skirts carefully so they wouldn't crease. "You're a very beautiful woman," he said bluntly, his fingers tracing the smoothness of her dress. "And this colour becomes you." She swallowed nervously. "Thank you." "Why are you out here alone? It's dangerous for a woman to be walking around unchaperoned even if it's in your own home, princess." "Are you referring to yourself?" she blurted out, her eyes flying to his. Zagan barked out in amusement, the transformation of his eyes from hardness to liquid mercury was amazing, making him appear less intimidating. "Touché, Princess. I apologize once more for scaring you. I merely longed for some company and happened to encounter a beautiful woman in a red dress by the fountain. Like a water sprite, you captivated me. Although, it certainly breaks my heart to know that you're engaged to Ywain. If we had met earlier, I would have courted you myself." A smile flirted along her lips. "You are being dramatic, sir. I am but a woman, nothing more." "Ah." He tipped her chin upwards, his face descending towards hers until their noses brushed. "But you are truly a unique woman. Certainly no one else has ever captured my attention like you have. I am honestly intrigued and had to introduce myself." She stammered from his proximity and force of his gaze. "I-I…I'm flattered that you feel that way but, I'm engaged to the man I love." For a split second, severity returned to his eyes before it vanished. "It doesn't matter to me," he murmured, lashes lowered as he stared at her parted lips. "All I want is a taste. I'm not asking you to marry me." "S-sir?" Her heart began to pace, with alarm or anticipation she couldn't decide. Either way, she couldn't let this man steal a kiss. She began to pull away, but his hand shot out to capture her nape, holding her prisoner. ============= Author's Note: SAVE THIS TO YOUR LIBRARY. Buy me a Coffee : https://ko-fi.com/nessawvera Other Original Novels : 1. The CEO and His Mistress : https://bit.ly/3jQ2phn 2. The Savage and Her Emperor : https://bit.ly/3wmkUfT 3. Predation (Season 1) : https://bit.ly/3AN0wqQ 4. Predation (Season 2) : https://cutt.ly/LGppBTi

Extract I always have my diary with me; today, I dreamt of waking up on the bed of a handsome young man; he was tall, having a broad chest and a killer smile. My phone beep, meaning I need to leave now; I can't believe I will be this jobless at the age of 23. On my way home, I got stuck in traffic, and a heavy, down pour started; I saw the man from my dream stepping out of the car, unknown to him, someone held a knife to kill him. I screamed no, but I ended up taking his fall; that's all I remembered before passing out. * * "Your Highness, we need to leave with another route; it seems this place is not safe for you, even in your disguise, you got recognised." "I can't leave this innocent lady to death; let's take her along." I insisted. "What of your father and especially your mother and Fiancee?" "I will hide her identity, for now, I owe this lady my life, after 100days when everything is clear, you bring her back here to her town, which I believe she is from." * * What kind of love are we suspecting might develop with two strangers? Hyuk is already engaged to Eun? Let's ride with this all

Bai Su, who transmigrated into a book set in the interstellar Beast World, has only one interest: making delicious food at the orphanage, raising children, and enjoying her hard-won new life. Future's great villains? The cubs are all super well-behaved in front of her! The Federation Leader comes to freeload a meal, and his disability is cured! The business emperor comes to freeload a meal, and his infertility is solved! The obese little female gets thinner the more she eats, gradually growing into the number one beauty of the Beast World. She also attracts the number one genius doctor of the interstellar era and the interstellar great captain. The villainous cubs, driving warships and controlling ten thousand beasts: "If you want to get close to our Mom, you'll have to withstand our cannon fire first!" The Federation Leader laughs in anger: "You dare to bomb my armory? Courting death!" The gloomy and bloodthirsty emperor: "A bunch of little trash! You think I'm afraid of you?" The doctor's face turns ashen: "Either give back my research results, or die!" The interstellar great captain dangerously shoulders a Barrett: "I see you're all dying to get locked up." Bai Su smiles and peeks her head out, holding a gleaming kitchen knife: "Time to eat! What are you all doing?" The big shots and the little villains, harmoniously putting their arms around each other's shoulders in a picture of fatherly love and filial piety: "Coming~~"