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An investigation threatens to bring to life a dark secret that threatens the safety and stability of the kingdom of Lunaris. Only the Glaives, the elit royal guard stand between order and chaos, but at what cost? Read More

Tags: magic, mystery, drama, magic-fantasy, loyal-dogs

Book / Fantasy

January 08, 2025

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Without warning, the room filled with a faint, ruby-red glow for one brief instant before a brilliant burst of intense fire of the same hue exploded from the shadow–monk's hand, completely enveloping the head of Brother Justin for three full seconds before dying out as quickly as it had come.… Read More

Tags: fantasy, magic, mystery, history, action

About an Interview of an Incident and a Camera Read More

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Book / Romance

January 05, 2025

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From an orphan garbage picking to the manager of a successful chain of cafes? Huh? Yup, you got that right. Her name? Susan Sullivan. As simple as a person could be, but talented in a completely different manner. Climbing THAT ladder of success was hard, I agree. But it was… Read More

Tags: humor, mystery, funny, slice-of-life

Not everyone of us wants to go inside and see what we can find. The outside world is holding us back. My poem. Read More

Tags: mystery, youth, truth, struggling, within

Book / Thrillers

January 03, 2025

Reads: 190

Shelves: 1

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Genre: Young Adult Mystery/Thriller Plot Idea:Protagonist 14-year-old Eva Blackwood returns to her family's ancestral home in the small town of Ravenswood, after her mother's mysterious disappearance. As Eva tries to uncover the truth about her mother's vanishing, she begins to experience strange and unsettling occurrences. She discovers hidden rooms, cryptic… Read More

Tags: mystery, thriller, series, investigation, teen-girl

A young woman named Arha is haunted by a mysterious dream calling out to someone named "Mayan." Trapped in a traditional marriage setup she has no interest in, Arha feels destined for something greater. When a strange presence brushes past her during the meeting, she begins to question her reality—unaware… Read More

Tags: love, romance, mystery, history, past

Narik, lives alone in his apartment, he begins experiencing a series of increasingly vivid and unsettling dreams. Each night, he finds himself trapped in a cold, stormy landscape, desperately climbing a snow-covered mountain what he called "THE FROZEN MOUNTAIN". As the dreams continue, they start to blend with his waking… Read More

Tags: mystery, suspense, thriller, sci-fi, emotional

Book / Fantasy

December 31, 2024

Reads: 431

Comments: 1

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Introduction There have been few literary works written about oral literature. This book is unique as it captures the essence of folktales as they were narrated by the elders. It is an ongoing drama that can be revived through play-acting, with the storyteller taking on all the roles simultaneously, much… Read More

Tags: fantasy, mystery, adventure, science-fiction, mythology

The extended version of "Aunt Tik's: The Killer App" has additional material beyond that included in the standard manuscript. The extra chapters and text support fans of police procedurals, who relish the intricate details of the chase. This version of "Aunt Tik's: The Killer App" has received excellent reviews -… Read More

Tags: mystery, punk, dido, jape, debraann

In The magical land, filled with war, many races, magic, gods, Heroes, and villains or anything you would find in a fantasy book, there was a mystery. A mystery of a crime and many ohter mysteries like any ohter mystery and crime book. But is this any different? That will… Read More

Tags: fantasy, mystery, crime, superpowers

When Morale sets out to propose to the love of his life, Isabella, he believes he's following God's plan—or so his mother claims. Armed with two mysterious black boxes, one holding a symbol of love and the other a vessel of wrath, he’s determined to win her heart. But when… Read More

Tags: mystery, suspense, forbiddenlove, psychologicalthriller, darkdrama

Book / Horror

December 26, 2024

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A tale of fate and mystery—Jiah is lured by an unknown call upon arriving in the Hills to reunite with her grandparents. There, she meets a boy with a flute whose haunting melody draws her in. After a night trapped in the ruins, Jiah and her family uncover the long-buried… Read More

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Four students begin anew school year as totally different characters. They navigate through the school year as friends standing tall through all the challenges thrown at them. Can they make it through. Read More

Tags: horror, mystery, highschool, friensdhip

Beautiful, erotic, medically trained woman ensnares men for adding to a bizarre collection. Read More

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~ book cover is temporary ~ In the shadowy depths of Cedar Falls, journalist Briana Sylvester is murdered while investigating Nymphwoods International, a powerful corporation with sinister ties to the criminal Black Syndicate. Detective Luke Hayes and cybercrime specialist Eve Calder are thrust into a deadly game of cat and… Read More

Tags: murder, mystery, crime, thriller, cybercrime

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Book / Other

December 22, 2024

Expectation and reality is always have their way to intriguing us. Whether in bad ways or good ways, but mostly weird ways. -These chapters were made from someone dream that was told to me, and this is also the first time I write it into short story. Apologies in advanced… Read More

Tags: horror, mystery, strange, weirdness

Thirteen kingdoms, fractured by darkness and deceit… Fauna, just like any common girl, struggle for survival in the back streets of the Earl’s town, Red Frit. And she fears to be disposable by her seamstress. However, she soon discovers she's of noble-birth. With hidden strength and a heart full of… Read More

Tags: fantasy, fiction, mystery, young-adult, love-triangle

Book / Horror

December 20, 2024

Reads: 214

Shelves: 1

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A spine chilling horror thriller story on a murder mystery set in the dark atmosphere of ancient India during the reign of The British East India, starring ghost detective Kunvar Daksh Rathod. Read More

Tags: horror, murder, mystery, thriller, short-story

Two socially awkward individuals meet at a diner for a first date, only to find their digital avatars far better at connecting than they are. Read More

Tags: love, mystery, drama, flash-fiction, dark-humor

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When whispers in the shadows implicate Lina in a deadly plot against the Führer, she is thrust into a maelstrom of betrayal. Suddenly, her once-quiet life in Germany crumbles, and she's plunged into a heart-stopping chase. Everywhere she turns, eyes watch her, trust is a luxury she can't afford. Now,… Read More

Tags: romance, mystery, 1940s, alternate-history, slow-burn

Eliminate the 'Wolf of Dresden', Obergruppenführer, Marcus Buckler - That was her orders. Coming face to face with the man she was sent to kill the tables are turned due to a brush with misfortune. Wounded & stuck within a house that knows more than it should, she gets the… Read More

Tags: secrets, romance, mystery, short-story, 1940s

The Story of Rajbadi and the Dream!!! Trapped in a monsoon storm, Nikita's world blurs between dreams and reality when her dead fiancé returns with a sinister demand. Now, she must confront the ultimate choice: surrender to the past or fight for her life. A tale of love, loss, and… Read More

Tags: horror, family, mystery, drama, thriller

Short Story / Horror

December 13, 2024

Reads: 119

Shelves: 1

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A young man falls in love with a mysterious woman who visits his home every night but disappears by morning. Suspecting something supernatural, he consults a priest, who reveals she is a ghost tied to a tragic past. Despite her love and sacrifices for him, his actions inadvertently sever their… Read More

Tags: horror, family, mystery, drama, thriller

The released version of "Aunt Tik's: The Killer App" has received excellent reviews - from the latest review summary December 9, 2024 (specific editing suggestions removed for clarity): Given the extensive summary provided for "Aunt Tik's: The Killer App," it is clear that the book offers a complex and engaging… Read More

Tags: mystery, punk, dido, jape, debraann

Featured Review by John Grim

"Lots of people and relationships are introduced in this chapter--which is completely fine. I think that the mystery genre tends to have more go..." Read More

Short Story / Horror

December 13, 2024

Reads: 82

Shelves: 1

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A heartwarming journey into the magic of storytelling, inspired by winter nights spent with family. Discover how one father's tales shaped a lifetime of wonder and creativity." Read More

Tags: horror, family, mystery, drama, thriller

"Never Gone" is a story about memory, loss, and the echoes of what once was. It’s an experiment in writing with precision, aiming to capture as much as possible in as few words as necessary. I’m returning to writing after a long hiatus and am curious to hear your thoughts. Read More

Tags: love, mystery, drama, flash-fiction, bar-encounter

Short Story / Thrillers

December 11, 2024

Reads: 268

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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To uncover a truth about her present, a woman must confront suppressed traumas of her past. Read More

Tags: mystery, thriller, therapy, trauma, suppressed-memory

Featured Review by R. R. D. BLANCO

"Good Story. Nice Job!" Read More

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