Mystery

What Lurks in the Darkness?
For Bryce Fields, a detective with a decade under his belt, it was originally going to be a typical day on the job. He got the call moments after it happened: a young woman murdered as she was attempting to enter her car. It's nothing that Bryce hasn't seen before. He's been through a lot during his profession. However, he was not prepared for what he would see.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Fiction
Closure
For Dr. Arianna Troy, it was another day full of sessions; she definitely had a sense of feeling when it came to helping her patients with any and all problems they had. Just as she was about to all it another day, Arianna was informed that she had one more patient scheduled. This drew confusion, as Arianna didn't recall a scheduled appointment, but before she could protest, her unexpected last patient of the day made a beeline for her office.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Fiction
The Retreat
Denise Stone had never been to a retreat center, but she had been familiar with them. Her friends had been telling her that they had been at retreat centers before, and the experiences have all been similar: relaxing, soothing, and quite elaborate. The topic of retreat centers came up due Denise feeling stressed about her upcoming wedding, and it reached a point where she had been actually seeing a counselor: Dr. Raina March.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Fiction
The Retirement Plan
Janine Chambers' drive home saw her collect many thoughts. For one, her retirement party. After over two decades on the force, which saw her climb the ranks to captain, Janine was calling it a career. Another thought she had was the press conference she gave regarding her last case: a bank heist.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Fiction
A Wicked and Deadly Heist
Genevieve Randall was in a panic. A walk to a nearby park with her 8-year-old daughter, Catie, ended with the pair running in fear of for their lives. A mysterious man was tracking the duo, with Genevieve appearing to be more in fear than Catie was. As they appeared to be completely losing their pursuer, the pair found themselves surrounded by onlookers, with Genevieve urging them to move out of their way.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Fiction
A Vicious Vendetta
"I don't know about this, Hannah." Shelly Simms had trepidations about attending a college party with Hannah Snow, who was not only Shelly's best friend, but she was also her stepsister. "Come on, Shel," said Hannah, "it's only a little party."
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Fiction
Root of All Evil
For Sasha Barker, the last three weeks have been a rollercoaster. She was in near mourning as she sat at the side of her fiancée, Samantha Reinhart, who had been hospitalized for that aforementioned amount of time. Samantha had been in a coma following a terrible accident; she was struck down by a random vehicle as she was leaving her workplace. Sasha was beside herself with emotion when she got the call from lead detective Terri K. Matthews, who had been investigating the accident ever since.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Fiction
Skeletons in the Closet. Top Story - May 2023.
It was a stunning ordeal for Celine Anderson; her good night's sleep was suddenly interrupted by various sounds coming from inside the house. Celine rose out of her bed to inspect, and her brief investigation resulted in the young woman being assaulted by a sinister hooded culprit. The scuffle, fortunately for Celine, didn't last long, as the culprit got away once the sound of the home's owner, Sebastian French, rushing downstairs, armed with a baseball bat.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Fiction
Seduction in Paradise
There are many reasons why one goes on a tropical island. The sights, the beautiful scenery, and most of all, to get away from it all, if only temporarily. All three reasons apply to Michelle Connors, who was at a night club sipping on a mai tai, and looking a tad frantic for someone who was, for all intents and purposes, in paradise. The young woman was constantly looking over her shoulder, giving the appearance that she was hiding from someone...or something. At that moment, Michelle hears the following from right behind her:
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Fiction
Darkness at a College Campus
After another long day, Lydia Marner, a college professor of mythology, was driving home, and she had a lot on her mind. She had been at her current university for five years, and she was looking to get tenure, something she felt was inevitable in her case. There was also frustration regarding her students, as she felt that they weren't really getting into her lessons like she wanted, though once Lydia arrived home, her attention turned to a drone that was delivering a package right at her doorstep.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Fiction
A Deadly Delivery
On a Monday morning, a drone carrying a package is flying at a steady pace, heading to its proper destination: the home of Anna Serrano-Vance. Just as Anna is set to leave for work, she sees the package and expressed surprise, as she didn't recall ordering anything. Nevertheless, Anna picked up the package and, despite her earlier bewilderment, opens it, and it's suddenly followed by Anna screaming in horror.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Fiction
Shadows Among Gods: A Mythic Journey You Can’t Miss
Have you ever wondered what happens when ancient powers clash in a modern world? When gods and Titans, bound by grudges and fragile truces, collide over love, betrayal, and power? Daphne Nightrose’s gripping novel, Shadows Among Gods, takes readers on an unforgettable journey where the ancient and modern blend seamlessly.
By Daphne Nightrose2 years ago in Fiction