The Curse Between Us
By @Alexandra Carmo
In the sprawling, neon-lit labyrinth of The City of Black Lanterns, Marvis carries a terrible secret: a dormant bloodline curse that stirs with every shadow. His naive existence is shattered when a string of brutal, ritualistic murders begins, each victim bearing the grotesque mark of ancient magic. Driven by horrifying visions and an escalating sense of dread, Marvis is pulled into the city's hidden occult underbelly. His curse, once a burden, now grants him glimpses into the supernatural crimes, forcing him to confront the dark forces at play. Meanwhile, the sharp-witted police investigator, Jamie, is relentlessly pursuing the killer, his suspicions increasingly fixated on Marvis and his inexplicable connection to the macabre events. As their paths intertwine, a dangerous dance of forbidden desire and deadly secrets begins, threatening to expose Marvis's true nature and unleash an even greater horror upon them all. Can they survive the curse between them, or will the city claim them both?
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The Guardian of the Old Fence
By @มิกกี้มิกกี้
Preaw, a young man haunted by past regrets, finds himself drawn to the forbidden old fence after a late-night encounter with a restless spirit. This spectral figure, bound by an ancient oath since 1937, believes Preaw is the new landowner destined to free him. With eyes devoid of pupils and an eerie, voiceless speech, the ghost of Mr. Amnuay, a man murdered and buried beneath the very fence, awaits its release. Preaw's deep-seated fear of responsibility clashes with the chilling reality that this specter's fate is now intertwined with his own. The collapsing fence and a single pair of footprints leading towards his home signal the beginning of a terrifying obligation. Can Preaw escape this otherworldly claim, or will he succumb to the haunting legacy of the land and a promise made long ago?
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