The Smile Who Survived

Nyctophobia: Fear of Darkness What do you see when the lights go out? In Nyctophobia: Fear of Darkness, step into a world where shadows move on their own, silence hums with whispers, and the dark isn't empty—it's alive. Inspired by the disturbing brilliance of Junji Ito and the slow-burning dread of PTSD Radio, this collection of horror short stories drags you deep into the blackest corners of the human mind. Each tale explores the primal fear of darkness—both outside and within. From cursed objects that whisper when the sun sets, to forgotten rooms that don’t exist in the daylight, and bodies that remember what the mind forgets—these stories will make you question what’s real once the lights go out. But be warned: some fears don’t fade with the morning light. Sometimes, darkness follows.

The Elemental Witch, reduced to just a witch hat who has forgotten its memories, had been trapped in the ruins for centuries until it encountered Kailey, finally gaining freedom. Kailey, who had ventured into the ruins in search of a cure, thought she had found one. However, it turns out to be a cursed tome, leaving Kailey incapacitated. As a result, the dormant second soul from previous hijinks in the ruin arises to take over her body. After leaving the ruins, the second soul, Aleshia, renames the witch hat to Lucia. During Lucia's excitement over her christening, Aleshia separates from Lucia, leaving Lucia alone. But soon after, the leader of the Green Wolf clan appeared.

The hedonistic tyrant, with a penchant for indulgence in pleasure and conquest, suddenly found himself reborn as none other than the brother of Lorelei Barthomeloi, with Denial of Nothingness as his golden finger, no less. Conquer! Crush! Dominate! Not only will the world fall under his grasp, but all the cute girls shall be his. [Evil MC] [Multiverse Conquest] [Huge Harem]

Born into a dirt poor mining family, Karl only had one chance to get ahead in life, the annual elite recruitment day. On their final day of middle school, every student in the Golden Dragon Nation was given an experimental injection to awaken their affinity with magic. Those few who succeeded would become the Elite, the leaders and idols of the nation, blessed with incredible magical powers and respected by all. Those who did not would return to their normal lives of hard work and low wages, just doing the best they could. But with the nation surrounded by enemies, both humans and monsters, how long would these peaceful days of magical idols last? Follow the story of Karl as he awakens a unique power and strives to become the world's first Legendary Beast Master. Want to join the community for updates and upcoming news? Check out the discord. https://discord.gg/aokiaku

(This is a fanfiction with significant AU elements/heavy modifications! It's a novel that even those who haven't played Arknights can really enjoy!) After transmigrating and being dumped in the middle of nowhere, just as I was about to starve to death, I saw a beautiful girl with purple waist-length hair tied in a single ponytail, wearing black and yellow clothes, and carrying a firearm on her back. For someone who plays mobile games, what's the first reaction? "WA2000! Save me! I want to join Griffin! Let me see the boss!!" "Griffin? What's that? I'm Exusiai?" [Keng Shu] Author:坑树 raw name:是明日方舟哒！ cover credits: Eon Willemse (pinterest)

What would you do if you suddenly found yourself thrown into the Arthurian era of the Fate world, with the face of Arthur Pendragon from Fate/Prototype and everyone around you mistook you for the real King? What if Merlin and Artoria herself, pushed you onto Camelot’s throne, handing you the crown? No cheats. No divine blessing. Just your regular-ass human self... stuck in the middle of a myth that wasn’t yours. So what do you do? Can you fake it 'til you make it? Can a fraud grow into a dragon? Watch as a man with nothing but nerve, balls of steel, and the stolen face of a king rises— From scammer… To sovereign… To the greatest conqueror in history—feared across time as the Red Dragon of Camelot.

The White Tiger Gang was the biggest and most feared group in the country, clawing its way from the bottom to the top all because of a single individual, Maximus Darn. Reaching the Peak, he found nothing he couldn’t have. One day, though, he lost it all. Betrayed from the inside, remembering the last few words: “Money rules all.” In death, Maximus finds he has been given a second chance, but not in his own body, but in the body of a young man named Max Stern. “Wait, the Stern Family!!” Now, he was the heir to the wealthiest family in the country, the Stern Family. With his newfound wealth, he was given a whole new life, but living in the Stern family wasn’t the easy life one would expect. “Spoiled brats, Wealthy snobs trying to one-up me. You have no idea where I’ve come from. I’ll show you all, what happens when you mess with White Tiger.” Follow Maxmius as he builds a New empire using his wealth, and faces the very Gang, he created.

Beneath the prestigious facade of Charterhouse International, where privilege reigns and future are forged, lies a world of hidden complexities. This novel follows the intertwined lives of elite and scholarship students navigating academic pressures, social divides and the universal trials of adolescence. From budding romance that cross class lines to fierce rivalries and the weight of family expectations, "Beneath the Crest" reveals the personal struggles and unexpected connections that lie beneath the polished surface of the elite academy.

Rowen transmigrates into the world of One Piece, gaining the Strongest Trait System—capable of plundering the Traits of others! Spotting the golden—shimmering Trait on Koby, Rowen scoffs—You think a clown like you deserves this? Gimme that! From then on—Rowen plunders even more powerful Traits. Marine Headquarters: "He is a monster who devours and takes everything—the most dangerous ability user in history! Engaging him is forbidden without explicit authorization from the highest levels of the World Government! The World's Most Dangerous Man! 'Sky Sovereign' Rowen! DEAD OR ALIVE! Bounty: 3,988,900,000 Beri!"