Mystery

The Pocong: Indonesia’s Terrifying Ghost Legend"
Indonesian Ghosts: The Pocong – Terror from the Abandoned Graveyard In a small village in Java, there was an old, abandoned cemetery. The tombstones were crumbling, covered in moss, and the wild grass had grown so tall that it almost swallowed the graves. The air around the place was always colder than anywhere else. Villagers avoided passing by, especially after sunset.
By Al Muksin2 years ago in Fiction
THE VANISHING HOUR
Detective Evelyn Carter fixed her gaze on the old grandfather clock tucked away in the shadows of the study. Its pendulum ticked with a relentless rhythm, throwing elongated shadows across the dark mahogany walls. The clock read 11:06 PM—the exact moment Philip Lancaster had mysteriously vanished.
By Lynn2 years ago in Fiction
The Scorpion of Suldaria
The thing about scorpions is they are small, but deadly. Out in the open desert, they can easily be avoided. But if they get inside your tent, your bed, or your boot? They can be absolutely devastating.
By Paul Plett2 years ago in Fiction
Nine While Nine. Content Warning.
A Dark Urban Fantasy Serial Novel — ©2024 Prologue - Part One Five Years Before His ward, Isabeau Finne, was different. It was almost as if she could sense him near her, making his job as her Scáthanna a little more problematic than the norm. Perhaps it was her upbringing, coupled with her lineage, which was the cause of this disconnected cognizance — her mother had been an O’Cailleach, one in a long line of Scottish-Celtic witches. This gifted Isabeau with innate talents she was only on the cusp of discovering were much more than she’d ever been made aware of.
By Stasia Morineaux2 years ago in Fiction
The Scarlet Queen (Part 1)
In front of a huge crowd, a surreal scene took place inside the squared circle. In an event hosted by a promotion known as the Diamond Wrestling Association, one of their top young stars, Roxie Hart, was celebrating in the ring with another competitor, Empress Nikita. The two women just fought each other in a 25-minute match that served as the main event, and after the final bell sounded, both women--popular babyfaces--joined hands and showed their appreciation to the crowd in a very beautiful scene.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Fiction
The Silent Carnival: A Lullaby of Shadows and Teeth (chapter one-seven)
Chapter One The Veil of Twilight Where yesterday there had been just mist and woods, the carnival suddenly appeared as a jagged silhouette at the edge of Hollow's Brook, resembling a scar on the horizon. With her motor coughing into silence, Evelyn parked her rust-eaten automobile at the gravel road's mouth. The villagers had steered clear of her inquiries, their gazes darting to the forest as though the trees might listen in. After polishing the same spot on the counter for a whole minute, the gas station attendant murmured, "Don't go there after sundown." "It isn't intended for living people."
By Francis Royce 2 years ago in Fiction
A Bitter Pour
Miss Jacqueline Malone didn’t wait for service. Service waited for her. She strolled into the first bar of the evening—The Sparrow, a neighborhood staple—like she owned it, tossing her designer bag onto the counter and snapping her fingers for attention. The staff recognized her immediately. How could they not? She had once given The Sparrow glowing reviews, boosting their status in the local scene to 4 stars. But tonight was different. Tonight, she wasn’t in a generous mood. Her follower numbers weren’t trending as high as they used to, and she knew there was always another fresher, prettier influencer waiting to take her place. She needed engagement, and what got more clicks than a takedown?
By Xine Segalas2 years ago in Fiction
The Best Mystery and Adventure Books for Kids Featuring Young Detectives
Children love stories that take them on exciting journeys, spark their curiosity, and challenge them to think critically. Mystery and adventure books for kids do just that by engaging young minds with thrilling puzzles, fascinating characters, and unexpected twists. From eerie haunted houses to ancient castles hiding long-lost secrets, these stories delight children and make reading a truly immersive experience.
By Parker Kelly Books2 years ago in Fiction
I Cancelled Valentine’s Day Forever—And What Happened Next Will Make You Question Everything About Love. AI-Generated.
A Night That Wasn’t Silent You sit alone on Valentine’s night, scrolling through a feed of diamond rings, candlelit dinners, and #RelationshipGoals captions. The world feels like it’s holding its breath, waiting for you to admit defeat—to whisper, “I’m lonely.” But what if the quiet isn’t emptiness? What if it’s the sound of your own heartbeat, steady and alive, reminding you that the most important love story you’ll ever write begins with you?
By The Last Love2 years ago in Fiction
The Sasquatch Encounter
Deep in the timber of the Pacific Northwest, a young man comes face to face with “Bigfoot”. Richard Kellin was an avid hunter and fisherman.
By Scott A. Gese2 years ago in Fiction
What would you do for love?
Time seemed to be playing a game with us as the professor made the final calibrations. The lab remained silent, except for the slight hum of the servers. The very servers that we poured blood, sweat and tears into making. The very servers that contained the emotion of every lost relationship, every night spent sleepless, hungry and depressed.
By Yusuf Darasi2 years ago in Fiction
The Eternal Dance
I do not wish to know you said the light, the Source Darkness was gentle & silent, it stretched far wrapped around the light
By Raena Skyy2 years ago in Fiction