Mystery Short Stories For Adults

Hair-raising, adrenaline pumped short story with a killer turn that will leave readers wanting more. It is a heart pounding first short story of the new DIGITAL TERROR series from Leon Noel that will leave you on the edge of your seat, a story known as THE BLACKHAT INITIATIVE A trip to Vegas for what first seemed like a boring business seminar at a cybersecurity Organization turns terrifying for Nick Shaw . a former military veteran with hostage situation experiences. Something bot expected, Nick doesn’t know is that the ego-driven Mr. Parker and his flair for the dramatic will bring ...

Family…however close or distantly connected…is still family. And no one knows that better than the many members of the McAdams family.Few understand the vast implications that come with a large extended family as Drew McAdams does…and especially now. His brothers and sisters are also beginning to understand just how complicated it can be now that the four of them are responsible for the equally vast and extensive McAdams Trust. The headaches have only just begun. Life as they knew it will never be the same. Drew McAdams strongly suspects that if another call or message comes into his ...

Still coming to terms with all the changes in their lives, Annabella decides it's time for the family to take a summer vacation. On the spur of the moment, she takes Leger and Bob back to the island to reconnect with Hugh and reminisce about old times. However, when a mysterious grey-haired man is discovered beaten and left for dead on the beach just as they arrive in the town, Leger decides to solve the case. It's not going to be easy since he's facing a lack of support and an injury to his paw but with the help of some new faces, Leger becomes extremely determined to solve the case.

Leger and the clowder are back and have their hearts set on putting the infamous Harvey behind bars. They are taking shifts to watch him around the clock but it seems someone else is too... When Leger, delirious and heartbroken after Ginger's latest bombshell, finds himself at Billy Johnston's house in the middle of the night looking for Harvey, he witnesses a truly disturbing crime about to be carried out. The only thing that stops it from happening and chases the perpetrator away is the sight of Leger's Shadow on the wall. Leger finds himself conflicted and overwhelmed at this turn of ...

When a treasure hunt turns deadly, will solving the clues be enough? Enter a world where a family’s dark past is weaved with its unassuming present. From the small city of Sterling to the massive city of Chicago, the O’Neill’s family vacation has more in store than they could ever imagine. Following the loss of his wife in a car accident last year, Jim O’Neill takes his son Jay and daughter Adrianna on an adventure to his late grandfather’s house. He soon realizes that the mysterious treasure hunt his late grandfather organized is putting his family in peril. Upon facing down ...

A thousand worlds in one place. That’s what seventeen year old, Ridge Baker, thought when he walked into the Cedarville, North Carolina library. Having recently moved to this small town, he knew the library would become a safe place for him to hang out from the outside world. Since he was a little boy, he had been constantly teased about his stuttering speech impediment. Staying quiet and reading books were his means of coping with this. His mom, though, forbid him from reading as it reminded her of what his late dad loved to share with him before he passed away. Yet Ridge was determined ...

This is the first short story in a larger collection of short stories to be released in the Fall of 2020 + a bonus story. "Disasterpiece" New Orleans. Finneas O'Connell is a master with paint and brush. Tortured by a past riddled in tragedy and pain he creates fantastic renditions of the horrors that roam the recesses of his mind. Most are put off by his subject matter; too squeamish or afraid of the terrors that he conjures. All except for one mysterious benefactor who visits him and buys them all up gladly. This old patron of the arts seems to relish in the horrors that all but come to ...

In Romance: Quickies (Shae's Encounter - 4), beautiful model Shae plays sexual cat and mouse with her billionaire lover. But who is the cat, and who is the mouse? Seven friends living in New York City. One unusual competition. Who can have the most intimate encounters in a month? Ten thousand dollars is on the line... Quickies are bite-sized steamy stories that follow a group of women living in New York City who compete to see who can have the most casual hookups in a month. Which woman will sleep with the most men to win the bet? Will any of them fall in love with their conquests along the...

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 peaceful tranquility of their home. Ainslin O’Cleary wasn’t the type to over-react but she was beginning to feel a little desperate. She loved her home and ...

Introducing Book Three of The Surprising Catch, the long-awaited follow-up to The Stubborn Suitor and The Reckless Secret. If you’ve been waiting for Ashley's story, this is it! Ashley Woodsen has sworn off all men. The love of her life walked out on their marriage over a year ago, for a slimmer, younger version of Ashley. She couldn't forget his hurtful parting words, and it was just easier to go it alone. So why does she feel her heart flutter and her insides tense every time someone mentions…him? Preston Alcott has always been a playboy. Wealthy, successful, and as alpha as they get,...

GONE TOO SOON: SIX CHILLING TALES Do you crave the thrill of the unknown? Do you find yourself drawn to the shadows, the whispers in the dark, the chilling realities that lurk just beyond the veil of our understanding? If so, prepare to be captivated, because you're about to embark on a journey into a world where the supernatural reigns, the unexplained festers, and the sinister coils around every corner. “The Three Wise Monkeys” Evelyn and Roxane, while returning home from school, stumble upon a creepy doll which belongs to Sarah, their cherished friend who had mysteriously vanished ...

Markas hears news about dead people with weird symbols on their bodies. He decides to investigate symbols at the library to see if he can find anything. Shortly after he starts having dreams about the people and the rituals done on them. In one of such dreams, Markas sees visions of his own dad… Markas learns more data about the killer from his visions. A police investigation is also underway. As soon as possible, Marcus wants to bring his father the artifact that he found. As the sword gets closer, he suspects the visions will last longer.This is the fifth book of "The Demon King’s ...

Family…however close or distantly connected…is still family. And no one knows that better than the many members of the McAdams family. Few understand the vast implications that come with a large extended family as Drew McAdams does…and especially now. His brothers and sisters are also beginning to understand just how complicated it can be now that the four of them are responsible for the equally vast and extensive McAdams Trust. The headaches have only just begun. Life as they knew it will never be the same. Drew McAdams strongly suspects that if another call or message comes into his...

Introducing Book Four of The Surprising Catch, the long-awaited follow-up to The Stubborn Suitor and The Reckless Secret. If you’ve been waiting for Ashley's story, this is it! Ashley Woodsen has sworn off all men. The love of her life walked out on their marriage over a year ago, for a slimmer, younger version of Ashley. She couldn't forget his hurtful parting words, and it was just easier to go it alone. So why does she feel her heart flutter and her insides tense every time someone mentions…him? Preston Alcott has always been a playboy. Wealthy, successful, and as alpha as they get, ...

Cybernetic, genetic engineering, body shaping and more.... In this noirish-cyberpunk tale, set in a dystopian and not too unlikely future, Panda and her hacker friend Hardwired try to track down a murderer when the police won't help. But what happens if he finds them first?

Betrayal. Bitter resentment. Unwavering loyalty. One man inspired all three... And expected nothing in return...he’d learned not to. Then, when time was more precious than anything money could buy, he wanted one thing for himself. Just one thing. It began all about him...or so he believed. And should have known better. He excelled at keeping his emotions carefully hidden. Then she became his everything. Nothing was the same... He’d do anything to protect her...anything. This is Book Six of the 6-part Married to Memories Until Someday novella series. Book 6 of 6.

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...

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

Cutting yourself in the ER usually means exposure to diseases...not demonic possession. Dr. Viola Watson had a typical night in the ER, or so she thought. After the young resident was accidently exposed to a patient’s blood that was not so typical, she begins to experience symptoms that test the bounds of normalcy. The patient’s sister thinks her brother was possessed, and now that Viola was exposed, believes she is next. Pick up your copy today!

Ruby Innes is in a funk. She’s been sentenced to community service at the very mall she shoplifted from. As a new security cadet, Ruby is unsure of her new role and she's still chafing about being busted. When a string of crimes at the cinema faces the mall, Ruby doesn’t want to investigate it. However, Ruby soon finds herself wanting to keep the movie theater hackers from the same fate that she had, prompting her to dive deep into the world of their amateur films looking for answers to this mystery. She has a lot to figure out, and one of those things is herself. The Mall Cadet is a ...