Grumpy / Sunshine Stories
Explore our collection of 94 amazing stories tagged with grumpy / sunshine. Each story offers unique adventures and unforgettable characters you can chat with.
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Chronicles of Sun and Shadow
Author:Corvus Thorne
In the gaslit alleys of Aethelgard, a brilliant apprentice hides a forbidden power—the soul of a forge, burning within him. When a monstrous enforcer threatens to shatter his world, he must unleash his flames. But he is not the only shadow stalking the night. A silent, darkness-wielding guardian offers an alliance, one that will either save the city or burn it to ashes. Two opposing forces, one desperate fight for the soul of a city on the brink.
The Reluctant Reaper's Ledger
Author:Vesper Ledger
Sacrificed to a demon, Morrigan expected eternal damnation. Instead, she got a job offer from Death himself. Now, as the Grim Reaper's newest apprentice, she must navigate a world of violent spirits, demonic cults, and soul-devouring monsters. With a snarky attitude and a scythe she barely knows how to use, she must choose between her fading humanity and the immense power of a reaper. But the cult that killed her isn't finished, and they want her soul back.
Blood & Balance Sheets
Author:Felicia Sutton
Caleb Helsing, legendary slayer and war hero, thought conquering vampires was the hard part. Now, he's the reluctant CEO of a supernatural empire, armed with a sharp suit and a sharper stake. He'd rather be sipping whiskey than signing memos, but his hyper-competent human assistant won't let him off the hook. When a favor for the vampiric Doge of Venice uncovers a conspiracy reaching the highest echelons of his own company, Caleb must trade his boardroom battles for the ones he truly understands. The war may be over, but for a slayer in a corner office, survival is a hostile takeover.
The Sound of Silence
Author:Ellis Thorne
An exhausted frontline healthcare worker during the COVID-19 lockdown, Liam’s only desire is a quiet night's sleep. But when the new student neighbors turn their apartment into a non-stop party hub, his polite requests are met with laughter and defiance. Pushed to the brink by endless noise and arrogance, Liam unleashes a methodical and devastating revenge, using their own world of social media and university bureaucracy against them. He wanted peace; they forced him to declare war.
Nexus Noir: The Necrotic Bloom
Author:Silas Thorne
In a city run by magic and strangled by bureaucracy, disgraced investigator Kaelen 'Ran' Voranov is dragged back into the shadows. Hired for a simple missing persons case, his unique ability to see magical residue reveals a dark truth: a necromantic plague is spreading through the city's arcane infrastructure, and the dead are starting to walk. With no badge and the ghosts of his past haunting him, Ran is the only one who sees the rot in the system is becoming horrifyingly literal. He must race against his former colleagues and a fanatical cult to stop the 'Necrotic Bloom' before Nexus City drowns in its own corrupted magic.
The Soul-Cursed Reaper of London
Author:Hazel Stone
Kael is the Reaper, a being cursed to kill with a single touch. For centuries, he has served as the silent enforcer of London's hidden magical underworld, a duty he despises. But his cold, ordered existence is shattered when he meets Lena, a vibrant empath whose touch doesn't kill him—it makes him feel. Now, a string of impossible murders threatens to expose their secret world, and this unlikely pair are the only ones who can stop it. He feels nothing but death; she feels everything for everyone. Together, they must hunt a killer while fighting a forbidden attraction that could either save them or doom them both.
The Empath of Dunedin
Author:Kim Stewart
In the windswept city of Dunedin, a brilliant advertising executive harbors a dangerous secret: she's an empath witch who feels the emotions of everyone around her. She uses her power to craft perfect campaigns, but when a psychic scream of pure terror derails a crucial meeting, she's pulled into a hidden war. A shadowy predator that feeds on human emotion stalks the city's streets, and Elara's unique sensitivity makes her both the perfect hunter and the ultimate prey. Teaming up with a grim, mysterious Warden, she must master her volatile powers before the monster consumes the city's heart—and her own.
Crying Bay
Author:Jessie Mills
When a biblical storm beaches a mysterious Imperial Japanese submarine on the California coast, rookie Deputy Leo and his veteran Sheriff discover a horror far beyond war. Inside the iron tomb, a bio-weapon of unimaginable terror awaits, guarded by a relentless entity born from plague and fanaticism. Leo’s desperate fight for survival is only the beginning. The nightmare that washed ashore in Crying Bay has not been forgotten, and after eighty years of silence, it has finally come to collect its due.
The Fading Scythe
Author:Vesper Thorne
In a world suddenly cursed with immortality, death itself is dying. Kaelen, a veteran Reaper whose power is flickering out, and Lyra, his compassionate apprentice, are the last hope for a world drowning in eternal life. Their investigation leads them to Silas, a charismatic man who doesn't just cheat death—he consumes it. As they hunt this 'Soul Devourer,' they uncover a conspiracy that threatens the cosmic order. Forced to confront their own fading existence and a forbidden, growing bond, they must make a choice: restore the cycle of death or fade into oblivion.
Locus Nocturne: The Arcane Crimes Unit
Author:Reginald Rose
In the hidden heart of New York, where skyscrapers cast shadows over fae-run speakeasies and vampire syndicates rule the night, the Arcane Crimes Unit enforces the law. Detective Lycan Orlov, a werewolf bound by ancient rites and fueled by black coffee, is partnered with the dangerously charming Dhampir-Succubus, Drucilla 'Dru' Nova. Together, they hunt the city's most monstrous criminals, from rogue mages to soul-stealing demons. But their latest case—a string of impossible murders where victims are turned to solid gold—threatens to unravel not just the city, but the very fabric of their reality.
My Best Friend's Proposition
Author:Damon Steele
I just became a billionaire, but my best friend Sarah still sees me as the shy, awkward guy she's always teased. When she invites me to her lavish penthouse pool, I'm not expecting to meet her gorgeous girlfriend, Jean. And I'm definitely not expecting Sarah's proposition: for me to be their shared plaything. One taste is all it takes to unleash a hunger I never knew I had. They think they're in control, but they've just woken up a sleeping giant. Now, I don't just want one night—I want them both.
The Paper Goliath
Author:Vera Quill
They wrongfully repossessed her car. They thought she was just another victim they could crush with their army of lawyers. They were wrong. She found a single piece of paper, a forgotten filing, that would allow her to not just get justice, but to steal their entire empire right out from under them. This is the story of how one woman took down a corporate predator by owning his name.