Darkwhimsy Stories

Marco Polo believes in science and family, but California is more magical than he ever imagined-its secrets are waiting in the desert. ***** Marco didn't ask to join the Kitten Brigade. He's thirteen, skeptical, and raised by scientists. His summer job inspecting sprinklers at the old desert golf course was supposed to be quiet. But after a run‑in with three aggressive ravens and a lounge singer with a kitten basket, Marco is conscripted into a feline mission-with one very specific task: locate an elusive orange cat inside a luxury retirement community. At the first brigade meeting-held inside his parents' condo-he meets a cast of eccentric allies: a unicorn‑obsessed child, a retired firefighter, a former NASA scientist, and a growing circle of outsiders who don't quite fit the rules. As strange forces shimmer through the desert, Marco must decide what he believes-about science, about stories, and about the people no one else sees. A California fairy tale about hope, misfits, and the kind of magic that doesn't ask permission.

Stories about super natural beings, and a different take on Creation, End and things in between.

A girl cursed by her own mind. A world she can't remember. A magic that never forgot her. Luella was once a princess-before the curse. Now she drifts through life wrapped in soft illusions and half-remembered dreams. Her memories scattered, and her sense of self...fading. Until she appears. A mysterious woman with eyes that feel like déjà vu. A scroll bearing impossible ingredients. A council cloaked in secrets. Suddenly, the forgotten world Luella was hidden from begins to stir. Joined by a violet-winged fairy and a team of friends (and faux...), Luella sets out on a journey, finding the ancient magic buried within her. Because some curses are quiet. Some are soft. And some live inside your own mind. But magic always remembers its own. ⸻ Featuring: 🌙 Soft worldbuilding, emotional magic, moon & sun energy 🧚 Lavender fairies, forgotten pasts, celestial curses 📜 Found family, slow unraveling, scroll-bound secrets 💫 Gentle fantasy for daydreamers & soul-searchers

When the Grim Reaper-an immortal soul guide with a job as old as death itself-crosses paths with a strange girl who can see him, everything begins to unravel. Parca is no ordinary girl: carefree and chaotic, kind yet dangerous, she hides more than just a mysterious past.

Silas Thorne buries rats with more dignity than most humans. But when his ability to smell souls fades, he must perform one last ritual to free the ghost of his first beloved rat-or lose his decaying world to a landlord who thinks rodent funerals are a public menace. What he unlehes will save his shop... and shatter his reality forever.

The Quire Dynasty. It's beginning forged upon a foundation of blood, bones and lies. A Thirst for revenge, A centuries old tradition and A mission that pays handsomely lead 5 people into the Nara Grove. A forest fueled by secrets, unfulfilled prophecies and mythical creatures, It's treasures lure you in without escape. What happens when a warrior, a team of theives and a royal prince embark on their quests? What happens when they find themselves trapped in a hut amidst a snowstorm right at eachothers throats? What happens when sworn enemies have no where else to go? This is a tale of secrets and love, Ruin and Redress.

Page Three of the grimoire of Hermeitis of the Nine Circles. In which our beloved trickster wizard picks a fight with a haunted well, accidentally summons a cursed raven with a grudge, and trades one of his own teeth for silence. Somewhere between a magical breakdown and a therapy session, Hermeitis faces a sliver of his past-and drinks it away, one swig at a time. Arcane sarcasm, cursed architecture, and emotional damage-served with a dash of mint.

🌌✨ Portal Hearts: The Thorned Crown ✨🌌 Genre: YA Fantasy | Mystery | Multiverse Drama | Coming-of-Age | Magical Rebellion What if the wrong mirror didn't show your reflection-but your fate? Sixteen-year-old Lyra Vale has always felt a little out of sync with the world-a bookworm with a sharp tongue and a habit of wandering off where she shouldn't. But when she stumbles through a strange mirror at an abandoned circus, Lyra finds herself in Virelia: a parallel dimension where magic fuels the sky, emotions ignite spells, and power is everything... especially in the hands of the ruling women. At first, it seems like a dream. Finally, a world where girls call the shots. But dreams twist fast when Lyra discovers how dark power can turn-even in a matriarchal world. Hunted as an intruder, mistaken for a spy, and forced into hiding, she's rescued by Alderon, a mysterious wizard with pointed ears and a hidden past. And worse? The portal that brought her here left behind ripples in the multiverse... and someone very dangerous has noticed. Now trapped in a world on the brink of magical collapse, Lyra must navigate shifting castles, secret schools, masked rebellions, and masked hearts-especially Ashen, a silver-haired shapeshifter who might be the enemy... or the only one who understands her. Bound by the ancient Thorned Crown, Lyra isn't just a visitor. She might be the last chance Virelia has to survive. But saving a world she doesn't understand might cost her everything-including her own.

In the hush beneath the roots, the first clan was born. These are the sacred stories passed from whisker to whisker-the digger who shaped the den, the scout who marked the trails, the guard who stood firm, the mother who sang the first lullaby. Long before legends had names, the Rootbound made them. Content Note: Tales of Rootbound is a mythic fantasy rooted in nature, kinship, and survival. If you enjoyed Watership Down or The Secret of NIMH, you'll feel right at home. These stories are full of wonder and warmth, but also danger, death, and the weight of survival. While not excessively graphic, the themes may be intense for younger readers-including mentions of loss, clan customs, and mature (but naturalistic) family structures. Recommended for readers 13 and up.

🎡 THE MIDNIGHT CARNIVAL 🎡 Step right up... if you dare. What would you do if you received a mysterious invitation to a carnival that only appears at midnight? For Raven Brume, trapped in a life of isolation and invisibility, that invitation becomes both a promise and a threat. When she follows the haunting melody of carnival music into the night, she discovers a world where reality bends and secrets unfold in the most unexpected ways. ✨ Enter a realm where: • Mirrors reflect your deepest fears • Shadows come alive • Every choice could transform you forever • The mysterious Ringmaster knows more about you than you know about yourself But be warned... The Midnight Carnival isn't just a place of wonder and magic. Behind its glittering facade lies a test of courage and self-discovery. As Raven ventures deeper into its mysteries, from the mesmerizing Hall of Mirrors to the treacherous Maze of Shadows, she must face the ultimate question: Will she find the courage to shatter the walls she's built around her heart, or will she remain trapped in a prison of her own making? 🌙 Step into The Midnight Carnival, where dreams and nightmares dance on a knife's edge, and the person you become may be the one you've always feared to be. Genre: Dark Fantasy/Magical Realism Status: Complete Length: Short Story (5K words) ⭐ Perfect for fans of: • The Night Circus • Coraline • Something Wicked This Way Comes 🎪 Enter the carnival... if you're brave enough to face your reflection.

CTRL+ALT+REWRITE A second lead. A defiant heroine. A story tired of being told the same way. When Elaine was thrust into a tragic fantasy novel, she did what any self-aware protagonist would do: broke the plot, rewrote the rules, and kissed the guy she wasn't supposed to love. Now the timelines are collapsing, forgotten villains are crawling back from literary limbo, and the author herself is trying to take control. But Elaine isn't just a character anymore-she's the glitch in the system. With a sword-wielding romantic (who's allergic to emotional availability), an enchanted goose with a crown (don't ask), and a multiverse of rewritten destinies, CTRL+ALT+REWRITE is a romantic comedy wrapped in a dark fantasy cloak, laced with meta chaos, fourth wall breaks, and surprising emotional depth. If you love: Meta-romance & character rebellion Second male leads getting the love they deserve Fantasy worlds breaking their own rules Reverse isekai twists Smart heroines who write their own fate And stories where "happily ever after" is just the beginning- CTRL+ALT+REWRITE 🌸©HIRAETH ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Paige Blair is a young writer haunted by her own frustration. Stories that once came easily now feel like strangers, and every attempt at creation ends in disappointment. One day, after pouring herself into what she hopes will be her final masterpiece, something unthinkable happens: the world around her begins to warp. Reality frays at the edges, and the familiar rules of life no longer apply. In an instant, Paige is pulled into a realm that is at once beautiful and terrifying, a place where unfinished stories, fragments of imagination, and strange phenomena seem to have a life of their own. Nothing behaves as it should, and even the most ordinary objects or events carry a hint of danger. Confusion and fear swirl around her, and she begins to realize that this world is tied to her own creativity in ways she could never have imagined. As Paige navigates this surreal landscape, she encounters mysteries that challenge everything she thought she knew about writing, storytelling, and herself. Questions arise: Who is the First Writer? What power lies in a story unfinished? And is Paige herself destined to be more than just an observer in this world-or could she lose herself completely in its ever-shifting pages? With every step, the lines between reality and fiction blur, and Paige must learn to confront her own doubts, fears, and forgotten potential. In this strange new existence, nothing is certain, nothing is stable, and the only way forward may be to reclaim her own story before it disappears forever. ────୨ৎ────

John and Jillian Glastonbury aren't too thrilled when their dad announces their newly-blended family is to let a small cottage near his dig site. How will they survive a summer holiday without wifi? Or running water?! Jack and Jill soon learn the old well is something more than a place to fetch water, as they are drawn into the crazy, magical resort town Luna Seaside. Sibling rivalry may be the least of their problems! Will they be tempted to stay? And should they choose to leave, can they? --------------- Jack and Jill Went up the hill To fetch a pail of water ... The next thing, They both fell in, And Jill set up a big cry, All was seen, Like flash of green, Topsy-turvy to the eye.

⚔️69 in adventure🐉: The fight is far from over. Scelestra may bleed; but, her empire lives on. She still lurks in the shadows plotting and twisting the innocent hearts of the Tendaarens. It is up to Alyenna to show that they can win the fight together. Yet now she has to battle against her greatest and most insurmountable foe yet, her own face. Alyenna, armed only with her sword, her spirit, and the support of a cherished few must instore the hope of a torn and shattered world. Yet each step she takes is shadowed by the failures of her ancestor. How can she be the face of a revolution when she also is the face of failure. Our heroes have only won a single battle, but they are far from winning the war. Cover by: @RadharaniBhattacarya Book II of the Award-winning Tendaaren Chronicles. Please read book one first. If you have read book one, then by all means continue! Best ranking to date #168 in the adventure category!

What is freedom? To many, this is a simple word that can dictate one's entire life or their entire personality. Freedom is nothing for most, but it's a rare luxury for the few. After coming face-to-face with a witch, Alistair lets his judgment get the better of him. It's easy to believe in one's own intelligence until the truth is unfolding in front of them.

Page Four of the grimoire of Hermeitis of the Nine Circles. In this entry, Hermeitis attempts something dangerous and bold: interacting with regular people. What begins as a simple bowl of soup quickly escalates into a magical mishap, a man named Harl reliving his deepest shame, and a hasty escape through a window that became soup. Naturally, Hermeitis documents the entire disaster in great detail... for research purposes. Magic, misfire, and a lesson: soup is never just soup.