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Horror Revival
Author: Offering flowers before the Buddha
Ongoing · 1.1M Views
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"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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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

CAT WARLOCK: This Darklord Feasts Upon Horror

A cat... That is also a warlock... That likes to eat ghosts. --- Mater Evol Heracy was a prideful warlock in his past life. But he successfully escaped his ill-fated to a new world. Unfortunately for him, he has become a cat. Mater found himself in the modern 21st century that filled with horrors in every nook and cranny of this haunted city. Coincidentally, ghosts are exactly what he needs to grow his power. "I shall feasts upon all the horrors and become the one and only Darklord. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

WhitenSheep · Fantasy

I Became A God In A Horror Game (Unlimited)

The story follows Bai Liu, who, after losing his job, becomes involved with multiple unavoidable horror live-streaming games full of various monsters and players with killing intent, putting the players’ lives at stake.

missteria · LGBT+
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An Overview of Different Horror Genres in Novels
3 answers
2024-12-09 09:00
One common horror genre in novels is gothic horror. It often features old, spooky mansions, brooding heroes, and supernatural elements like ghosts. For example, 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker has a gothic setting with the count's castle. Another genre is psychological horror. It plays with the mind of the reader and the characters. 'The Shining' by Stephen King is a great example. It makes you question what is real and what is in the characters' deranged minds. Then there's slasher horror in novels, which is more about a menacing killer chasing and murdering victims in a violent way, though it's more popular in movies but also exists in some novels.
What are the Different Horror Genres in Novels and Their Characteristics?
2 answers
2024-12-09 18:17
Cosmic horror is all about the insignificance of humanity in the face of the vast and unknowable universe. The entities in this genre are so beyond our comprehension that just looking at them can drive a person insane. Supernatural horror deals with the other side - ghosts, spirits, and things that go bump in the night. It often has a religious or spiritual undertone. Body horror is disturbing as it focuses on the physical body being distorted, mutated, or violated in grotesque ways. It can make the reader feel queasy and horrified at the same time.
How to draw manga in the occult and horror genres?
1 answer
2024-10-09 12:45
Well, for drawing manga in this style, you need to have a good understanding of horror aesthetics. Experiment with different line weights to add depth and drama. And don't forget to incorporate symbolic elements that are common in occult and horror themes.
What are the key differences between manhwa horror manga and other horror genres?
1 answer
2025-05-20 04:41
One key distinction is the way the horror is built up. Manhwa horror might focus more on psychological aspects or have unique monster designs that aren't as common in other horror manga.
How do folk horror stories differ from other horror genres?
1 answer
2024-12-03 13:30
Folk horror differs in that it has a strong connection to the land and local history. Other horror genres like psychological horror are more about the inner workings of the mind. Folk horror stories usually have elements that are specific to a particular region's folklore. They might involve local spirits, old gods, or unique superstitions. In contrast, a lot of mainstream horror is more general in its scares and can be set anywhere. Also, folk horror often has a slower build - up. It's not about immediate jump scares like some horror movies but rather about creating an atmosphere of dread over time related to the long - forgotten past of a place.
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[Strange Revival: A monthly god-level lottery draw.]

A mysterious gray fog enveloped the entire world. After the gray fog dissipated, the strange world opened. [Gluttony: Seducing people to eat and drink until they die.] [Succubus: Causing people to lose their rationality and be dominated by their desires.] [Zombie: A living person turns into a corpse and becomes a puppet that only knows how to suck blood.] An adult would be marked once a month. If they wanted to survive, they could only enter the Strange World to absorb the precious Strange Qi. Li Qinghe had been strangely marked when he turned eighteen. Just as he was panicking, he was bound to the god-level lottery system. He had drawn one of the Seventy-two Techniques of Earth Fiend, Sword Technique. Comprehending the Innate Qi, slaying humans, slaying monsters, slaying gods! He had drawn the Divine Physique, Pure Yang Sacred Body. Succubus, right? Sucking my Yang energy? Today, I'll make sure you can't eat it! He had drawn Weapon Refining Arts, Pill Refining Arts, Connate Numinous treasures, and… Countless years later, Li Qinghe, who had maxed out all his skills and equipment, entered the Strange World. He pointed his sword at the gray fog that extended to the end of the horizon and said calmly," You are the source of the disaster, the ancestor of the Strange?" The gray fog slowly parted, and Li Qinghe took a closer look. "F * ck!"

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[Reborn Spoiled: The Princess Regent is Not to Be Trifled With]

It was said that Third Miss Song was arrogant to the point of being insufferably arrogant, scheming for herself step by step, but in the end, she ended up dying a horrible death. After being reborn, Third Miss Song's schemes were no longer superficial. She was concerned about the safety of her family and occasionally schemed against her enemies. As for whether she would marry or not, this was no longer within her consideration. At most, she would just stay in the Song family and be a stable old lady for the rest of her life. He thought that he was already low-key enough, but he didn't expect that the notorious War God would take a fancy to him. From then on, a certain flower on the mountain peak gradually went downhill.

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Bao Ruirui and the Endless Bookcase

Bao Ruirui was a 13-year-old boy who found himself sealed in his bookcase one day! First, he was chased by Javert on the streets of the tragic world, then Mr. Crusoe, who had forgotten his language on a deserted island, and then the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal, who had fallen from the clouds... What was going on? Bao Ruirui gradually realized that the only way to leave this maze-like magical bookcase was to travel through the stories and adventure. The brain human-computer interface in the New Era, the terrifying endless bookcase challenge mode, Yuan Yiyi who helped him at the critical moment, the mysterious professor who manipulated everything behind the scenes, the smart and brave squad, the NPCs who did not want to repeat their lives in the story…When Bao Ruirui walked through the entire bookcase and faced the truth behind it, what would his choice be?

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[Quick Wear: Green Tea Villain, His Sweetness is off the charts]

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Douluo's Preemptive Seagod Nine Trials

Transmigrated, became Star Luo Empire's prince, Dai Mubai's half-brother, his mother was Heaven Dou Empire's princess. When he awakened twin martial souls at the age of six, he was feared by Empress Xingluo. His father, Emperor Star Luo, had ignored him even though he was being hunted down in secret. His birth mother had brought him to escape. After going through countless hardships, she had finally sacrificed her life to successfully let him escape! The main character was stranded in the sea. He originally planned to go to Sea God Island to take a low-level divine examination to increase his strength. In the end, he did not expect to directly take the Sea God Nine Examinations! Stealing Tang San's opportunity. The problem is, without the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, how could I obtain the Seagod Nine Trials? Don't lick Tang San, start rising from the sea! In the end, he would become the only king on the Douluo Continent!

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