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The haunted child is a fictional novel centered on Marvel who everyone despised at her conception and wanted her dead except for her mother. She was believed to be a disaster and terror to her family and the world at large until she saved the world with her powers but got punished for her actions by the priestess. Will she survive? Will she be able to save herself? Find out in "THE HAUNTED CHILD"

A haunted spaceship. A missing sister. A thrill ride that will leave you breathless. Absidy is a ghost magnet, a sensitive person spirits flock to when they can't cross over. After her brutal past, she spends her reclusive existence melting iron into bite-sized pieces. Whether ancient paper clips or nails, consuming iron is the only thing that keeps the ghosts away. But when Absidy's sister goes missing in deep space, Absidy vows to find her. She boards the first ship she can - a ship that turns out to be haunted. To keep the malicious ghosts from killing her, the alluring bad boy pilot gives her a small bundle of all the iron on the ship. But their growing relationship is tested with the crew's prying eyes and hidden secrets. While the ship sails into deep space, it's not just her sister's life that Absidy fears for. It's her own, as well. Especially since her stash of iron has shrunk to zero. Haunted Stars is created by Lindsey R. Loucks, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

“You, aren’t you scared of me?” “Why would I be?” The man asked, the red half of his white and blue hair covering his equally clashing eye colours. “I am a Hunter,” the dark blue-haired man said, frowning at the man, trying to look menacing. “Really?” The man said, unfazed as he went back to looking at the eyeballs he collected. “I could kill you where you stand!” “Why don’t you then?” The man asked, not even looking at him anymore. “I am completely defenceless right now, aren’t I?” It is the year, 3035. Mythical creatures such as Vampires and many more have suddenly come into existence. With them comes a divide, between humans and those creatures, thought to be myths and even amongst the creatures themselves. Jel Okonjo is a Vampire, in fact, he may just be the oldest vampire to ever exist in that world. An all-powerful person that is rendered harmless the moment the sun comes up, like all the creatures of this world. Or so they think. He has secrets of his own, being a creature that has lived for hundreds of years. And it seems a certain shapeshifter has started to catch his eye. Is it because he has a deep secret of his own or the fact that his blood burns Jel, unlike the sun. What could he have planned? And why all the secrets? What is true and what is false? Will they ever find out?

The story follows Emily, who becomes trapped in her grandmother's isolated house after the power goes out and the outside world mysteriously vanishes. Emily's grandmother is found unconscious, and the old grandfather clock seems to be the only thing functioning normally. As Emily explores the house, she discovers a series of unsettling phenomena - strange shadows, disappearing reflections, and distorted time. Delving deeper, Emily uncovers her family's dark history, which is intertwined with the supernatural forces at work in the house. She learns that an ancient haunted hourglass is the source of the temporal distortions, controlled by a powerful spectral guardian determined to maintain its grip on time. Emily must confront the sins of her ancestors and perform a dangerous ritual to break the curse, risking everything to save her grandmother and restore the proper flow of time. The process leads to a chaotic convergence of different time periods and a final showdown with the hourglass guardian. Though Emily succeeds in shattering the hourglass and breaking the curse, the ordeal leaves deep emotional scars. She and her grandmother must work to heal the wounds and confront the lingering supernatural presence, hinting at the possibility of future challenges. Despite the trauma, they find hope in rebuilding their lives and facing whatever the future may hold.

"What is it? Who sent it?" "It's the usual," Lucy replied with a shrug. "Ah," Adrienne took the package from Lucy and opened it. Inside, there was a red, sexy dress and matching heels, along with a note. The note read, "Wear this tonight ~ BOSS." ***** Adrienne is a woman who has it all - brains, beauty, money, power and a heart that's been closed off for years. Adrienne's past has left her crippled emotionally, and the only constants in her life are her successful business and personal assistant, Daniel. But when Ryan, the heir to a conglomerate, enters her life, she feels a spark of curiosity, not love or infatuation. As their relationship develops, Adrienne is confronted with the painful reality of her past and the people responsible for it. She's faced with a choice: to follow her heart or seek revenge. Will she find peace or further heartbreak?

Kant was a hitman for hire—a shadow in the night, a death with insomnia, if you will. He had watched the life drain from dozens. Seeing a soul popping out of a dead body was a first. And it wasn't just any soul—it had to be an irritatingly loud ghost of a spoiled brat Gabriel Everett.

In the wild world of old-school mafia survival, where the big shots ruled the roost and the government played cozy with the fallen bigwigs or the weaker links... A powerhouse mafia clan with Vixen and her crew: Isabella, Raven, and Seraphina. But here’s the twisted rub—these girls were victims of their own father, Vito Moretti's incеstuous sexual behavior, Vito Morеtti, a man who didn't give a damn about family boundaries. So, Vixen, the rebel, decides it’s payback time. She discovers this whole hidden society thriving within the mafia, and guess what? She dives right in, dead set on climbing the ranks and tearing down her own family's criminal kingdom. But dang, just when Vixen’s about to spill all her family’s darkest secrets to the world, cue the dramatic entrance of a mysterious figure from the shadows - some creepy villain Hold onto your hats, 'cause here’s the gut punch: her father’s twisted actions were all part of someone else’s sick game plan, a puppet master pulling strings in the shadows with their own perverse agenda. And bam! They drop this bombshell about having some secret weapon that could turn Vixen's world upside down. Cue the creepy smile and the ominous whisper, "Hey, remember, revenge always comes with a price." Drama, suspense, and plot twists—this tale's got 'em all!

Heaven Ross has always been weird and different and she was okay with that but after starting afresh at a new school she discovers exactly how different she is. Follow the story of a young girl who's half human and half angel as she tries to navigate the hardships of loving someone whilest having a demon inside of her.

In a collection comes the horror short story , "Good Hills High", the newly reopened school in Kyoto is haunted by ghosts, demons, and urban legends that terrorize the students. The school was abandoned during World War 2 and now the students who attend the school are being haunted by the spirits that roam the halls. The story revolves around the children and their experiences with these supernatural events, which will keep the readers on the edge of their seats.

Kitahara was tying the knot, and he was nervous. As he stood before the marriage registrar, he began introducing his spouses-to-be, each with a peculiar talent for... influencing the world around them. "My first wife... has a sacred mountain as her domain. Let's just say the creatures living there are... protective of me. If anyone crosses me, well, they tend to face... consequences." "My second wife rules a private island, where the locals are intensely loyal. Hospitality is a given, but tempers can be... explosive." "Family gatherings can get a bit... intense. But love conquers all, right?" My love life is a balancing act between adoration and mortal danger. The real challenge? Keeping my wives from killing each other.