laughter in the woods

They say she’s a monster. A myth. A demon wrapped in human skin. They call her the Witch in the Woods. They should have called her a warning. Hazel-Anne Davis was raised in the Devil's Playground for the end of the world—part human, part demon, full survivalist, and absolutely done with it all. When she wakes up in the dying body of a child in a foreign world, she doesn’t cry or panic. She builds. She kills. She survives. The mountains become her home, and she becomes the nightmare whispered about in drunken taverns and frightened war councils. No army ever returns. No trespasser lives. Until she met them. Dragged from her mountain, drugged and bound in a trunk like some barbaric trophy, Hazel-Anne is forced into the glittering prison of the royal court—a place where daggers hide behind fans, poison is poured in porcelain cups, and obedience is expected from women who should know their place. Hazel does not know her place. And if she does, she refuses to stay in it. Five powerful men—each dangerous in their own right—are about to learn that the “witch” they stole is no savage. She’s smarter than they are. Deadlier than their worst enemies. And she’s done playing by anyone else’s rules. Now all of them—the scarred warrior prince, the genius Crown Prince, the demon-eyed general, the assassin in the shadows, and the merchant wrapped in silk and lies—will have to decide: Will they try to control her? Or will they kneel before the storm they’ve unleashed? Either way, at the end of the day, the Witch will have her revenge. Other Novels: Rebirth In the Apocalypse: Third Time's A Charm (Completed) Fight, Flight, or Freeze: The Healer's Story (Completed) Star's Ships (Completed) Part Of Your World (Completed) Dancing with Monsters (Completed) As Silent As A Mouse (Completed) Be Careful What You Wish For: A Zombie Apocalypse Novel (Completed) The Witch In The Woods: The Transmigration of Hazel-Anne Davis (Ongoing) Seraphina's Revenge (Ongoing)

A horror fantasy story that follows the journey of a young woman named Elena, who ventures into a dark and foreboding forest to seek out the infamous Baba Yaga, a witch of great power and terror. Elena is desperate to find a cure for her ailing sister, and believes that only the Baba Yaga can provide the magic needed to heal her. As Elena makes her way through the twisted and tangled woods, she encounters a variety of supernatural creatures and obstacles that test her courage and determination. She is aided by a mysterious guide, who seems to know more about the Baba Yaga than he is willing to reveal. When Elena finally arrives at the Baba Yaga's chicken-legged hut, she finds herself face-to-face with the witch herself, who demands a high price for her services. Elena must navigate a dangerous game of wits and bargaining in order to secure the help she needs, but the Baba Yaga's motives and intentions remain shrouded in mystery. As Elena delves deeper into the world of magic and the supernatural, she realizes that the Baba Yaga is not the only threat lurking in the woods. Dark forces are gathering, and Elena must use all her cunning and bravery to survive the challenges ahead. In the end, Elena must make a choice that will determine the fate of herself and her sister, as well as the very fabric of the world itself. Will she be able to outwit the Baba Yaga and emerge victorious, or will she fall prey to the dark powers that seek to consume her?

The Laughing Demon, Zǔ Zhòu, who had plunged the Nine Heavens into despair, met his demise by defying the Laws of the Dao. However, fate intervened. Transmigrated into a new body millions of years later, with his forbidden bloodline still bound to his soul, he seeks to live this new life as he did before, stopping at nothing, even if it means destroying the Heavenly Dao itself!

"Darling." He smirked and eyed my lips. "Promises can be broken." "I don't break promises," I aimed to assure. "I know because I know you." He stretched his palm to caress my chin and this time, I didn't flinch. "How?" I croaked. "Because I've watched you." His hand moved to brush my hair away from my face. "I know about your schedule, when you sleep, how you like your tea, how you interact with strangers, even down to the kind of shampoo you use." He is a stalker, get away from him! My subconscious screamed at me Instead of me to do that, I did the opposite by asking. "Why, do you know all these?" He simply chuckled and inched his face closer, we stared into each other's eyes for what felt like a decade before he shifted to my ear and whispered. "Because you are my mate." ^^^^^^^^^^^^ Tanya Marie Andre. A female writer who has read many werewolf books but never believed them to be real. Diego Dante Domino. An Alpha who has searched for his mate for centuries. Dive in to see how everything turns out. Warning: Mature scenes

Mystery + Subtle Thrills + Suspense + Beloved Protagonist + Unattainable Ideal + No Fixed Romance --- *Elena wakes up as a vampire princess in a world where reality bends. Her first sight? A split-mouthed blood doll grinning maniacally, demanding a deadly game of hide-and-seek. One wrong move, and she becomes its next meal. Trembling under the bed, her trembling fingers trace cryptic carvings on the wooden planks...* Code of the Dark World Survival 1. *Within the Vampire Castle, you are utterly safe. If fear creeps in, question whether you've abandoned nobility and grace.* 2. *Never gaze into a mirror.* 3. *Do not provoke tentacled horrors.* 4. *Speak not to the Chaotic, even if they claim benevolence. Yet if they address you first, answer without hesitation.* 5. *Maintain "normalcy" at all costs.* 6. *Those below Level 100 are mere mortals.* -*PS: A Rules-based Horror meets Infinite Flow Genre. The protagonist dies a hundred deaths—each more creative than the last. Proceed with caution.* *Disclaimer: Please Deposit Your Brain Here (Not because we fear your intellect, but... well, you'll see.)*

The Four Gods, with their vast territory, are the most powerful country on the continent. However, to the north is Pisan, the second most powerful country after it. There are too many borders and hostile relations between them, which completely restrict the development of the Four Gods; To its west, across the bottomless canyon of the abyss, lies Venier, a country on another continent known for its academic and peaceful nature, which does not stockpile troops, does not resist, and has lived in peace under the mutual restraint of the other three countries; To the east of the Four Gods, across the shallow strait, is Berudendi, known as the land of Magic, with towering mountains to the north, endless marshes to the east, and the sea to the west, though much weaker than the Four Gods, it only needs to defend the west coast facing the Four Gods, though it has no power to contend. But it is no longer an easy piece of meat to chew

Everyone knows fairy tales, they are read to us as children. Every fairy tale has a happy ending, or at least our versions do. This isn't an ordinary fairy tale, there is no 'happy ending', only lies and stories that make us believe there is. Follow the story of four teens that were about to start a war.

At the beginning of the road, the dark wood found them. The frozen city stood against the winds of time - betrayed by the truth it had buried for five hundred years: that nothing is forever.

Princess Elara is charming, witty, and a little mischievous—qualities that make her a beloved royal figure, though not taken seriously in matters of the throne. When her father, the King, arranges a marriage to Prince Thorne of a neighboring kingdom, Elara expects the usual diplomatic formality. What she doesn’t expect is Prince Thorne himself—a brooding, handsome warrior who thinks he can tame her wild spirit. He’s all duty, little humor, and a stiff upper lip. However, sparks fly—literally, sometimes—when a mix-up with enchanted scrolls causes unexpected magical events (think clothes swapping, invisible spells, and mistaken identities). Amidst the chaos of royal balls, diplomatic events, and awkward missteps, the two begin to realize that what started as an arranged, inconvenient marriage might just have the potential to be something more.

In her previous life, she took the wrong "white lotus" script, causing her to die a miserable death. Heaven has let her live again, so she shouldn't have to suffer the hardships of her past life once more! Feng Moxi sheds her weakness from her previous life. Making a new choice, she must fight! There are monsters! Kill them! There are scumbags! Eliminate them! With her meager strength, she picks up a Heavy Sword and forges a difficult path forward. Unexpectedly, that arrogant and reckless person who caused her no small amount of trouble along the way eventually becomes a comrade-in-arms to whom she can entrust her back, a companion for life. The sky fills with darkness, the Demon People emerge! The Heavenly Dao returns. One day, Feng Moxi is leisurely roasting beast meat by the river. Chaoyang, having just finished fighting a demon beast, sees the crumbs on her lips and immediately leans in. "Want some?" Chaoyang dazedly nodded his head. Suddenly, a piece of burnt beast meat is stuffed into his mouth. Chaoyang pulls Feng Moxi into his embrace, gently brushes the corner of her lips with his hand, and says, "You're mine!" Apocalypse + Cultivation + Doting Boyfriend