Cassandra_Wilde

Wesley Davis has no interest in becoming a beta tester for his friend's new language app, PollyGot. But when he's introduced to the alluring Livia Spencer, she challenges him to a bet: she'll learn more French than him in two months. His competitive side can't resist.What begins as a playful challenge soon turns sinister after the app's adaptive AI, Polly, integrates with his smart home. As the inexplicable injuries and accidents pile up, Wes begins to question his sanity. Is he just imagining things, or is Polly manipulating him in a twisted attempt to master a new language at any cost?- - - ꒰ঌ( •ө• )໒꒱ - - - Author's Note and Trigger WarningThanks for checking out my entry for the Open Novella Contest for 2025! This story was inspired by the prompt below.88. Lately, your phone feels ... off. It seems like it's watching you. At first, you dismiss it as paranoia. But one day, each message on your phone reads, »I'm watching you.«This story is rated mature due to language, violence, gore, sexual content, mature themes, and general chaos.Thank you so much for reading! Don't break your reading streak... or else.…

Cassandra_Wilde

What could possibly go wrong when exploring an abandoned mental hospital at midnight? Everything.High school student Izzy Sinclair thought tagging along on a ghost hunt would be a thrilling adventure. But when two of her friends mysteriously vanish during a live stream, the night takes a terrifying turn. With no one to trust and time running out, Izzy rallies her remaining friends to investigate the truth behind the disappearance. As they delve into the hospital's chilling history, they unearth secrets far darker than they ever imagined.Sometimes, the ghosts of the past refuse to stay buried.𓄿𓄿𓄿Trigger Warning and Genre: While this story does not fit cleanly in one genre as it has elements of drama, humor, romance, mystery, YA, and even sci-fi, it is rooted in paranormal horror. This means there will be some violence and gore. It's also rated mature for language, mentions of previous sexual abuse, and general teenage behavior.Thank you so much for reading! New chapters will be released every Friday!…