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John, a young and ambitious journalist, is on the hunt for a groundbreaking story that will get him noticed by the big publications. He discovers a small town that has been plagued by reports of disappearances and strange occurrences. The townsfolk seem to be hiding something, and John smells a story. As he digs deeper, John uncovers a dark secret: the town is home to a cult that worships an ancient and powerful deity. The cult leaders have been sacrificing townspeople to appease this deity and maintain their power. John becomes suspicious and starts to investigate, staking out the town and even sneaking into the cult's secret ceremonies. But his snooping quickly earns him the wrong kind of attention, and now he finds himself being hunted by the very people he's been investigating. As the cult's power grows, John becomes more and more desperate to uncover the truth and put an end to their atrocities. But the more he learns, the more convinced he becomes that he's in over his head. He's trapped in a town filled with deranged cultists who will stop at nothing to maintain their power, and he's running out of time. In the end, John must face the dark deity that the cult worships and make a sacrifice of his own if he hopes to survive. evil.

Can you live carefree knowing that nothing is right? Being born in a dystopia. Spending all your life locked up in a little town, where everything is eerie; everyday is a drag and there's no hope of change. My only source of joy was my big brother but since he was no more, I wouldn't be put down and locked up by 'fate'. Living in cage all your life just to die the moment you are set free... I didn't believe in that. I wanted freedom.

Kai is a secret agent with a mission that transcends time. Tasked with a covert role in "Project Nosoi," he is sent back to the year 2010 to rescue Dr Jason Akari--- the brilliant scientist who created the the one and only vaccine for the CO-20 Virus. As the deadly pandemic ravages the world, dangerous spies relentlessly hunt Dr. Akasi, seeking to possess the groundbreaking discovery. Now, it is up to Kai to navigate the treacherous waters, protect the vaccine, and ensure Dr. Akasi's safe return to the future. With the world's future at stake, will Kai be able to fulfill his mission and halt the relentless spread of the virus? Or will he die in the middle of his mission?

John will once again act under circumstances he thought would never repeat. Rescuing his daughter from men who intend to sell her will demand that he brings forth his best skills as a spy and resorts to unorthodox methods to reach her. As he involves his loved ones in this ruthless quest, many loose ends from John's past will be revealed, making him pay for everything he has done. Precision and composure will be required to reach John's daughter. And that is precisely what defines him.

Human nature has always been questionable. When Winston Connel has his theory almost completely rejected, he decides he will effectively prove himself right. Working as a psychologist at Central High School, he has the perfect victims in his hands for what turns out to be a cruel and sick plan. Concerned to prove to everyone that his theory is right, he gets involved in various absurdities, from kidnapping to murder. Will he be able to prove his thesis? Or will he end up in jail with insanity?

Andrew Pace, a young software engineer who was adopted by millionaire Susan Pace at age 10, helps save her struggling company, Pace's Software. However, at a company party celebrating the launch of a new software, Susan is brutally murdered and Andrew becomes the prime suspect. Despite being let off the hook, Andrew spirals into despair, blaming himself for Susan's death. He hires detective Lucy Philips to help uncover the truth about his mother's murder and eventually discovers that the real culprit was her secret son, Daniel. Andrew is kidnapped while trying to inform Lucy, but she tracks him down and arrests Daniel, clearing Andrew's name. Ten years later, Andrew is finally acquitted and justified in court, thanks to the help of his lawyer Banks. Throughout the investigation, Andrew falls in love with Lucy but is too afraid to express his feelings.

Sam Feder lived a normal life, until he started working as a night shift watchman at a city cemetery. Soon, during his sleepless nights, Sam will discover that that place is not what it seems and he will have to venture into a world beyond what reality allows him to know.

Cyrus Night is kidnapped from his prison cell where he's to serve for a life time and given an offer that cuts off three years per successful mission but he doesn't believe in the horror tales they tell him about this job that is till his first mission. Can he keep his sanity or lose his mind to the horrors of the world?

After diligently serving in a PROGRAM under the Office Of The President, Mr. Zero (Formerly Known as Wayne Wright) must, not only, cut his ties with his family but also forget them. He is forced into exile. But his love for his wife and child with special abilities proves too strong to keep him away in hiding. He thus braves the odds, but his decision puts him in perilous situation. Word emerges that he killed the late President. And, the wrath of the law now breathes heavily on his neck. After a rare second chance at life, Mr. Zero must avenge the corrupt and selfish ring of Government officials and clear his name in an uphill battle. And to start his revenge, he must steal one of the most secured trains on earth - The Program's train, and work his way up to the top Authorities.

Matteo and Sylvie are unaware of the generational curse that has befallen Sylvie's family . When Sylvie's parents learn of her accident, they rush to the hospital, only to discover an engagement ring on her finger. Distraught, the father confesses to the young couple that his family had been cursed by an angry Father D'Souza three hundred years ago, and that the spell prevented their daughters from marrying. The couple finds it difficult to believe, but they have little option because their lives are continually threatened. Matteo and Sylvie are unable to live without each other, but there is little they can do until Matteo encounters Professor Beth, the spiritual world's master. Professor Beth explains to Matteo that in some cultures, it was believed that a generational curse worked long after the person who had uttered it had died because it was thought that an evil curse, once uttered, stuck to an evil witch, and the witch then became the keeper of the curse, and it was the duty of that evil witch Krystle to make the curse come true generation after generation.  Professor Beth is questioned by Matteo if there is a method to kill the witch and break the curse. Professor Beth informs him that there was a way out, but it was dangerous. If he decides to seek down and eliminate a spirit, the spirit will be aware that it is being pursued. It would erupt into a conflict between man and the devil. Was he up to the task? Matteo declares to Professor Beth that he will fight for his love... and thus their adventure begins. Through a realm of terror and intrigue, as well as the never-ending battle between good and evil. Will love triumph over all?