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Poem / Poetry

September 16, 2024

Small tribute for Robert W. Chamber's Repair of Reputation Read More
Caught in a web of murders, Emma navigates the brutality with trepidation after her mother's murder. Each scene has a mark–her old result sheets. Read More

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Simon Jeffries is a simple man with a simple life, or so he thinks. Actually, he doesn’t. Because Simon rarely thinks at all, and every time he does, it leads to questions he can’t answer. Like why can’t be remember anything about his childhood? Why does he idolise Gabriel so… Read More
A deranged groupie will go to unstoppable lengths to get the rockstar boy of her dreams – even if it means murder! *The characters in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to any person or persons, living or dead, is strictly coincidental. ** Photo Credit: Proteus Productions (thx to Cory,… Read More

Featured Review by Anniston Turner

"Looks really good and well-written! Congrats on over a thousand reads!" Read More

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Hunter Landon, a down on his luck private detective works the streets of Birmingham, Alabama. His luck changes when he's given the opportunity of a lifetime. He takes the case of a missing college student suspected of being lured into the seedy underbelly of Birmingham's high society. As the investigation… Read More

Featured Review by Vagabond77

"Great read! I love the detective he seems very introverted which I can relate to! The kind of guy that gets in his head a lot lol. Anyway keep i..." Read More

Book / Fantasy

September 09, 2024

Reads: 329

Comments: 1

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|SAMPLE| |WATTPAD CREATORS PROGRAM · SEASON 1 OF THE BANYAN MURDER MYSTERIES| Sparks fly when Riley, a human, and Brenda, a ghost, meet while investigating the Cold Case Murder of Banyan and are dragged into the adventure of a lifetime. *** Thirteen-year-old Riley Kendall doesn't believe in ghosts-not until he… Read More

Book / Thrillers

November 07, 2023

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In a world on the brink of chaos and danger, an eerie presence, known as the Demon-5044, breaches from another dimension into our reality. It sends shivers down spines as it disrupts our world. As fear spreads, the creature's true origins remain a haunting mystery until the very end. Amidst… Read More
In the dark alleys and bustling streets of Chicago, a chilling presence lurks in the shadows. William, a meticulous and enigmatic serial killer, has turned the city into his playground of terror. As the body count rises, the city's finest struggle to unmask the man behind the chaos. "The Neck… Read More
Chapter 1: The Stirring Shadow michael leaned against the balcony railing, staring out over the city’s skyline. the distant hum of traffic filled the night air, but inside him, a quiet unease grew louder by the day. his thoughts swirled around the case that had consumed his life for the… Read More

Book / Fantasy

September 06, 2024

Reads: 396

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Mage hunters are mages that hunt down other mages. Anon knew that's what he always wanted to be. He never imagined that applying to the academy would put his life on the path that crossed directly with that of a serial killer, a certain dollmaker magus, and a time-traveling demigod.… Read More

Book / Thrillers

September 02, 2024

Reads: 110

Comments: 1

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Every four years, on the 29th of February, a shadow emerges from the depths of the unknown in Idaho. This figure remains a mystery for all and claims the lives of 29 innocent female students, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. What drives this mass murderer? For over a decade,… Read More
Minahil’s life takes a terrifying turn when a mysterious bangle appears on her wrist, bringing with it fearsome visions and relentless threats. When her best friend Binish is falsely accused of a crime, Minahil is plunged into a dark conspiracy that goes far beyond anything she could have imagined. As… Read More
Never Forgotten follows the daily life of Ella, a young girl who navigates school, friendships, and family. When she meets a new classmate named Muchacho, her routine is shaken up in ways she never expected. Through their interactions, the story delves into themes of friendship, nostalgia, and the powerful impact… Read More
An angry pensioner comes across a strange object after a night of storms and chaos. Read More
Jason Voorhees isn't dead. After Ginny Field survives Camp Crystal Lake, Chris Higgins, and her friends, as well as three bikies, all fall victim to the killer. Read More
"The Cross Streets Killer" is a short story written to feature Det. Marci Robbins and Det. Eve Byrne from the Debra Ann Wynn Mysteries book series. Read More
In 1979, Alice Hardy survives her ordeal at Camp Crystal Lake, after the murders of Steve Christy, and the camp counsellors by Mrs. Pamela Sue Voorhees. After seeing Jason Voorhees, she is attacked. When Paul Holt, and Ginny Field open up a counsellor training camp, they hire new campers unaware… Read More
Secret behind the murder of a tourist guide. Read More

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This book presents the terrible epochs of the French Empire, whose national security was breached by foreign powers through espionage. As a result, King Leomeu III of France fled the nation and settled on an island in the English Channel. Following that, he orders his court to carry out several top-secret… Read More
enjoy it???? and yeah not based on reality. Read More
In the alternate universe of Asteria, an assembly of gods and goddesses known as The Hexad creates a new earth in which all inhabitants are destined to have a soulmate. When loyalties shift between the gods and conspiracies contrive... two mortal hearts are created to bring peace to their universe.… Read More

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Camp Crystal Lake has a bad reputation for bad luck since Jason Voorhees drowned in 1957. And two camp counsellors died a year later in 1958. After a series of arson attacks, and sabotage---Steve Christy, the son of the original owners, Alice Hardy, and other campers fall victim to a… Read More
A summary of the story The Web of Lies is a crime thriller that follows Detective Jake Carter as he investigates a series of murders linked to a mysterious website. The website, called The Web of Lies, allows users to post lies about anyone they want, and rewards them with… Read More
A night, a game, and then we met. Erica Martin works as an intern at a clinic under Dr. Thomas who was once a successful clinical psychologist in his time. Erica was leading a pretty normal life leaving that one incident a year and a half ago no one really… Read More
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Tags: romance, mystery

lady grimbert's dream of becoming a mother comes true when she adopts two twins from an orphanage. excitement turns to concern as the children remain silent and strange occurrences begin happening in her mansion. as the days pass, lady grimbert's worry grows as the house becomes colder, noises echo through… Read More
I brought the East and West together. I united North and South. My conquests were carried out by circumstance and choice. The choices I made, the choices of my faithful servants and advisors, and the choices of God, who favored me with good weather and capable subjects. The dividing line… Read More
King Catacus watched as the massive Pearlisian army closed in on his position. His coalition fractured and fled. Catacus, however, commanded a rear guard of four thousand to halt the Pearlisian advance while his allies forded River Azalae. Most believe the Codladragan King sacrificed himself out of guilt for antagonizing… Read More
This crime story comes from a town of Denmark, where people live happily with their well-designed houses along with excellent security parameters. They feel themselves lucky to have this piece of heaven on earth. But suddenly a seven years girl is murdered by someone and there is no clue and… Read More
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