13-nin no Short Suspense & Horror Manhua

Title: "The Secret of the Lake" In a secluded town nestled by a tranquil lake, a young man named Alex stumbled upon an old, abandoned cabin hidden deep in the woods. Intrigued by its mysterious aura, he decided to explore the decaying structure one moonlit night. As he ventured inside, a chill ran down his spine, and the air grew heavy with a sense of foreboding. Shadows danced on the walls, and whispers seemed to beckon him further into the darkness. Ignoring the warning signs, Alex pressed on, drawn to a locked door at the end of a narrow hallway. Using an old key he found hidden beneath a dusty rug, Alex unlocked the door and stepped into a room bathed in an eerie blue light. In the center, a shimmering portal hovered above the floor, emitting a faint hum that seemed to echo in his mind. Curiosity overwhelmed fear as Alex approached the portal, his hand reaching out to touch the rippling surface. In an instant, he was engulfed in blinding light, his surroundings fading away as he tumbled through space and time. When he regained his senses, Alex found himself standing on the shores of the lake, but something was amiss. The once calm waters now churned with a dark energy, and a cloaked figure stood before him, its eyes gleaming with otherworldly knowledge. As the figure spoke in a voice that seemed to resonate within his soul, Alex learned of the lake's secret - a gateway between worlds that held the key to untold power and ancient secrets. But with this knowledge came a choice - embrace the darkness and gain unimaginable abilities, or reject its temptations and seal the portal forever. In a moment of clarity, Alex understood the weight of his decision. With a deep breath, he turned his back on the cloaked figure and raised his hands, channeling his inner strength to close the portal once and for all. As the shimmering light faded and the lake returned to its tranquil state, Alex knew he had made the right choice, saving not only himself but the town from a fate worse than death.