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Short Stories Corner
Author: Mandy_CAHAYAA
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This book is a collection of poignant short stories that explore the complexities of human emotions, the beauty of unexpected connections, and the resilience of the human spirit. Each story invites readers into a world where love, loss, hope, and transformation intertwine to create unforgettable journeys. These stories, along with others in the collection, weave together themes of love, resilience, and the universal quest for belonging. “Short Stories Corner” promises to captivate readers with its heartfelt narratives, leaving them inspired by the transformative power of human connection and the enduring hope found in every heartbeat.

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Horror Revival

"I am Yang Jian. By the time you read this, I've already been dead..." A strange parchment, an eye that peeks into the darkness. This is the memoir of a person who survived.

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Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

When they first met, Tang Wan sighed, “The fifth young master of the Jiang family is just as the rumors said. He’s celibate, aloof, prideful, and is a man to be revered. Unfortunately, he’s so smart that he no longer has any will to live, which made him sickly, and he’s going to die soon… Later on, the fifth young master brought her into his room. When she came out, everyone stared at her in shock. Why was she crying? …… Later on, it was said that the fifth young master returned after he recovered from his illness, and he brought a girl back. She appeared pure and harmless, but underneath that harmless appearance, she was actually a spitfire that offended quite a number of people. But the fifth young master just said, “I brought her back, so I’ll let her do whatever she wants. If… anything happens, I’ll take responsibility.” His best friend gave him a reminder. “You’re going to be responsible for someone from the Tang family?” “Since she came back with me, she’s mine. She’s just a young girl and is spoilt. I have to take responsibility.” After Tang Wan married into the Jiang family, she only had one mission. She must give birth to his children before he died! Meanwhile, the fifth young master was puzzled. “You’re a gentle and shy girl during the day, so why are you so different during the night?” Tang Wan thought. ‘I have to make every second count. He won’t be able to live long.’ After she gave birth to his son and he became one year old, Tang Wan was prepared to become a widow. However… ‘Why isn’t he dead yet?’ Much later, the fifth master of the Jiang family asked her, “I heard that you’ve been looking for my death every day. Do you want to kill me by sucking me dry?”

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Horror Game Developer: My games aren't that scary!

[Horror Game Developer : My games really aren't that scary!] I hate horror. From the skittering sounds of footsteps racing behind me, to the soft yet unnervingly cold whispers curling around my ears... All of it. I hate it. So much so that I start puking whenever I reach a certain threshold. And yet, I am a Horror Game Developer. A crappy one at that. So, given my lack of ability, I decided to quit. And yet... [Congratulations, you've been selected for the Horror Game Developer System!] Nope, I don't want it. Let me quit. ※ Note : Your world might experience some changes. But don't worry! It's part of the game! *** This is a story about a game developer who hates horror, but has no choice but to develop games scary enough to traumatize people. You want to curse me for making you piss your pants? If that's the case, who do I curse? *** An SCP inspired story with its own twist! Discord : https://discord.gg/FK7ZQU3b9p

Entrail_JI · Horror

Horror-Spieleentwickler: Meine Spiele sind nicht so gruselig!

[Horror-Spieleentwickler: Meine Spiele sind wirklich nicht so gruselig!] Ich hasse Horror. Von den huschenden Geräuschen von Schritten, die hinter mir herjagen, bis zu den leisen, aber beunruhigend kalten Flüstern, die sich um meine Ohren winden... All das. Ich hasse es. So sehr, dass ich anfange zu kotzen, wenn ich eine bestimmte Schwelle erreiche. Und trotzdem bin ich ein Horror-Spieleentwickler. Ein miserabler noch dazu. Also habe ich beschlossen, aufzuhören, angesichts meiner mangelnden Fähigkeiten. Und doch... [Glückwunsch, Sie wurden für das Horror-Spielentwicklungssystem ausgewählt!] Nein, ich will es nicht. Lass mich aufhören. ※ Hinweis: Ihre Welt könnte einige Veränderungen erfahren. Aber keine Sorge! Es ist Teil des Spiels! *** Dies ist eine Geschichte über einen Spieleentwickler, der Horror hasst, aber keine andere Wahl hat, als Spiele zu entwickeln, die gruselig genug sind, um Menschen zu traumatisieren. Sie wollen mich verfluchen, weil ich Sie dazu gebracht habe, sich in die Hose zu machen? Wenn das der Fall ist, wen verfluche ich dann? *** Eine von SCP inspirierte Geschichte mit ihrer eigenen Wendung!

Entrail_JI · Horror

Immortal in Horror Game: She is the Fortune Teller!

She is the true daughter of a prestigious family in the Federation, who was lost outside and grew up in a garbage heap, and is also a waste with only F-level spiritual power. Her parents' abandonment and favoritism, the exclusion and framing by her green tea fake daughter sister, the cultivation sect in crisis. She can only regain her cultivation and turn the tide by participating in the Federation Planet's 'God Creation Game'! "No way? Someone with only F-level spiritual power can also enter the 'God Creation Game'?" "Maybe just to make up the numbers." "With only 3 attack points, even a gust of wind can kill her, right?" Josh, the sickly waste not favored by everyone, casually summoned a Divine-level Monster in the dimension. Just when everyone thought she was going to kill all sides, she smiled slightly: "Open for fortune-telling, divining the location, weaknesses, and treasures of monsters, looking at dimension feng shui, monster physiognomy, one divination for 3000 points, scan the code to pay, thank you!" Barrage: "What's wrong! 3000 points, what idiot would go there! She's a fraud!" Contestant: "Me me me! I want a reading, I want a reading!" "I was here first!" "Don't cut in line!" Barrage: "......" Are these the star contestants they've fostered with points?

Walk and be slow · Fantasy
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What are the key elements in a Lovecraftian horror short story?
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2024-12-16 11:11
Typical key elements include the presence of the unknown and unknowable. There's often a sense of cosmic insignificance. For example, in many stories, the characters encounter ancient and powerful entities that are far beyond human comprehension. These entities usually have a non - human appearance and motives that are alien to our understanding. Another element is the use of a decaying or desolate setting, like a long - forgotten, crumbling mansion or a desolate, otherworldly landscape, which adds to the overall sense of dread.
Write a first lovecraftian horror story.
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2024-12-06 12:30
In a desolate town, there was an old, dilapidated mansion on the outskirts. The townsfolk whispered of strange noises that came from it at night. One young man, driven by curiosity, decided to enter. As he stepped inside, a cold chill ran down his spine. The air was thick with an otherworldly stench. He saw shadowy figures moving in the corners, their forms twisted and unnatural. Suddenly, a deep, guttural voice echoed through the halls, speaking in a language he couldn't understand. Fear overtook him, but his legs were frozen. He could only watch as the shadows closed in, and then... darkness.
Who are some well - known authors of Lovecraftian horror short stories?
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2024-12-17 12:21
Howard Phillips Lovecraft himself is the most well - known. His works like 'The Call of Cthulhu' are iconic in the Lovecraftian horror genre. Another is August Derleth. He continued and expanded on Lovecraft's ideas. Clark Ashton Smith also wrote stories with Lovecraftian elements. His stories often had a touch of the grotesque and the otherworldly similar to Lovecraft's works.
What are the key elements of a first lovecraftian horror story?
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2024-12-07 06:08
Well, first of all, it has to have an otherworldly atmosphere. This can be created through the description of the environment, like a mist - covered forest where the trees seem to have a life of their own. Then, there are the abnormal entities. These can be things like tentacle - covered monsters or beings with no real form that can change shape. The main character usually has a curiosity that leads them into the horror. And as they get deeper into it, there's a feeling of being trapped, not just physically but also in a situation that seems inescapable. There's also a kind of ancient evil, something that has been there for a long time and is just waiting to be discovered or awakened.
What are the common themes in a Lovecraftian black horror story?
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2024-11-16 22:42
Well, one of the main themes is the existence of eldritch abominations. These are grotesque and powerful entities that defy human comprehension. For example, Cthulhu, a well - known Lovecraftian creation. There's also a theme of forbidden knowledge. Characters who seek out hidden knowledge usually end up in a world of horror. And then there's the theme of a world that's much more sinister and complex than what humans perceive, which leads to a feeling of dread and unease throughout the story.
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