Mystery Short Stories For Adults

When John brings his new college girlfriend, Emmy, home to meet his reclusive and isolated sister, Leah, (both having lost their parents and guardian grandmother), he finds her jealous, disrespectful, and dangerously possessive of him. Despite his and Emmy’s efforts to win her approval, Leah, with the aid of the dark spirits that dwell in the forest surrounding their remote cabin, will try anything within her (and their) power to sever the relationship. When people start to go missing, it becomes disturbingly clear to John that his sister is more than just a lonely country girl that ...

Don't Look Behind You is a collection of 17 stories for readers who love horror and appreciate a good scare. If you are fans of Twilight Zone, Tales From the Crypt, Night Gallery, Outer Limits, One Step Beyond, and horror stories with a plot and a twist ending, look no further. Billy Wells Horror is your ticket to a journey into the macabre if you dare. The average Amazon review rating on all 22 books of Billy Wells Horror is 4.3!! Hark! Please be aware that some of these offerings are quite gruesome. If you are prone to nightmares, do not read this book: 1. at bedtime when you are alone. 2...

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place so they could stop running in circles trying to stay one step ahead of the guys nipping at their heels. Simon Sullivan might not be who Ava always believed him to be, but along with his brother, he’d spent his life trying to protect her. That wasn’t going to change especially now when everything they’d planned for, hoping against hope it would never be needed, was playing out exactly as they’d feared. But he’s not alone. Harper Riley isn’t about to let anything happen to Ava. He’s ...

Introducing HIS SECRET 2, part TWO in the hot and sexy new romance series by Toni Bond… Ian Bressler is well known for his immense wealth, his lavish parties, and discreet lifestyle. But when an attractive young socialite named Bridget Maxwell gains access to the gorgeous billionaire's inner circle, he can’t resist the urge to explore every inch of her mind and curvaceous body, introducing her to a life she had never imagined. Soon the two of them are locked in an intriguing game of seduction fueled by Ian's raging desire and Bridget's endless fascination. But as the two indulge ...

Jonathan is attracted to the ornate mirror from the first moment he sees it in the antique shop where he works after school. But there is something wrong with the mirror, something evil - as Jonathan will discover after he accidentally gets a trace of his blood on its surface in this disturbing tale of terror.

A Short Story for Adults: An international organization is accused of misleading U.S. Congressmen and other world elected officials to attend a private climate change conference, only to learn the event was a sex party for devil worshipers. Jennifer, one of the top-performing Sexpionage Agents for the Agency, is called in when it is determined the organization has ties to wealthy International businessmen. Will Jennifer get to the bottom of whose blackmailing U.S. Congressmen? An adult bedtime story with a twist of erotica behavior with International Crime and Mystery. As usual, sex, ...

Mysterious Tales of Loss and Woe (& Other Jovial Stories): Twelve short stories that blend the bizarre and profound, meeting grumpy trolls, elusive ghosts, and cunning spies along the way. Follow characters who navigate real (and not-so-real) life situations where they must choose right from wrong, good or bad, and love over hate. Lilac & the Troll: Meet Lilac, a girl of eight, or ten, or twelve years old—she's not sure. She lives happily in the woods until she meets a Troll who introduces her to new ideas about herself.

A cozy, closed door holiday romance with small town charm, a protective werewolf and Christmas cheer, perfect for reading by the fireside as you curl up under a cozy blanket. Emma Clarke has just moved to Pinecrest. Taking over the library fulfills all of her dreams . . . well . . . almost. The only thing that’s missing is someone to share it all with. Lucas Greystone, a handsome stranger with an electric touch keeps finding ways to escort Emma home. After discovering a hidden room in the library, Emma is determined to learn the secrets of Pinecrest and Lucas. As a spark reignites between...

I was living the life of a normal ten-year-old until it all changed. The very moment it changed you ask? I would say it was the moment I escaped my bully Bull, but it could be the moment I ran through Binx. One moment I was just Rocky and the next I was the savior of humanity. Join us as we travel through time to collect all the pieces to lock up Mr. Moon the diabolical genus. If we fail life as we know it will be gone… Oh, and mystical creatures, Zombies, and the Angel of Death is all a part of the journey.

I was living the life of a normal ten-year-old until it all changed. The very moment it changed you ask? I would say it was the moment I escaped my bully Bull, but it could be the moment I ran through Binx. One moment I was just Rocky and the next I was the savior of humanity. Join us as we travel through time to collect all the pieces to lock up Mr. Moon the diabolical genus. If we fail life as we know it will be gone… Oh, and mystical creatures, Zombies, Giant Snakes, Pirates, and the Angel of Death is all a part of the journey.

Think Agatha Christie! Think Brigid George! A Rising Star in Australian Crime Fiction. A killer crept into an ordinary suburban home in the middle of the night. The next day, the house was silent. Years later, Dusty Kent is called in to catch the murderer and solve her first case. The Marvell Crescent Murders is an intriguing short story of less than 5000 words set in Melbourne, Australia.

Adolescence is a time of "firsts." First kiss. First love. First loss. First job. And in this case, a very different type of "first": murder. This short story collection of murder mysteries adds a sinister spin to the joy and pain of firsts that have always been a major part of life, whether it be high school cliques who take the term "backstabbing" too seriously, stumbling upon a body on the way home from school, or receiving a Snapchat message that promises something deadly.

She’d waited years for this moment…for him. You can always go home…but what will you find when you do. Jonathan Hansen is about to find out. For years they’ve hidden a huge secret…an island that was home to their small town, the families and friends who live there, and the secrets they've kept for generations. But danger might be right beyond the water’s edge. Together, two guarded hearts are willing to face the impending threat and the danger it poses to the tranquility of their small island home. Ainslin O’Cleary wasn’t the type to over-react but she was beginning to feel ...

Microrrelatos y cuentos para adultos, porque los adultos necesitamos cuentos para disfrutar como cuando éramos niños.

Those who grew up in Michigan and the surrounding states know the horror of dogman! Campers attacked, cabins raided, pets and livestock devoured or missing. What waits in the woods? Five original tales of dogman terror, as researched by Nathan Tarantla, Forest Fulsham, and more!

Bedtime Story for Adults: sex, drama, and mystery. Sometimes when espionage is not enough, the intelligence community reverts to sexpionage. An easier way to get information. Jennifer is one of the agency’s top sexpinonage operatives. She can get information when no other spies can. It is human nature. It is sex. This short read surrounds a special operation in Singapore involving a government-issued laptop breach when going through airport security. Her handler betrays Jennifer after heated sexual pleasures. The mission is safe. The task is dangerous. A lot is at stake for the government...

Después de la Revolución, Aura y Dominio desaparecieron de Nylert. Las ocho Familias restantes vivieron en paz. Pero ahora Dominio ha vuelto. Y solo unos pocos están preparados para lo que va a suceder.

This is a collection of five young adult short suspense stories. Each story centers on a dangerous situation, deals with crime, and contains elements of mystery and dark intrigue. "They are well written and full of action. I'm sure you are going to really enjoy them."--Goodreads Review "These short stories are just suspenseful enough that one needn't worry about reading them on a stormy day or late at night."--Amazon Review --- An investigator must interview a group of teens to uncover the suspect responsible for the death of their friend. --- When high school student Jimmy is kidnapped, he...

In the haunted town of Emberfield, mysterious packages arrive, each promising your heart's desire but lurking with unspeakable horrors. As you immerse yourself in this chilling tale, feel the tension rise with every shadow that dances in the dark. Join Rose, Clara, and the Torres family as they grapple with the seductive allure of wishes granted and the terrifying price of their fulfillment. Imagine the thrill of unwrapping secrets that twist reality and plunge you into a world of corruption!

Vampires and merpeople, angels and demons—the stories in this anthology imagine worlds where the only thing more powerful than the supernatural, is love. A girl in a graveyard goes on an unexpected date, a shipwrecked sailor makes a connection on a forbidden island, a piano melody summons a soul mate. Creatures of folktales and legend, of land and sea, of centuries past and life after life, all wrapped into one spellbinding compendium. Once you sink into its story, it’ll never let you go.