Short Mystery Stories Novels & Stories

The mansion, once a familiar space, seemed to take on a new aura of mystery as they traversed secret passages and discovered the layers of stories that Sterling Manor held. The hidden room, illuminated by the soft glow of an old chandelier, held relics of the past – letters, photographs, and artifacts that told a tale of love, sacrifice, and a twist that had remained concealed for years. The echoes of the mystery seemed to reverberate through the room, inviting Victoria and Alexander to uncover the truth that lay beneath the surface.

I went to the living room and, as expected, found the pair of underwear I was looking for in his bag. Downstairs, I called my best friend. "Help me look up someone. I have shopping records." I started the car, planning to visit the real estate office to check on property transactions. Suddenly, I felt something sharp poking at me from underneath the seat. I reached down and pulled out a black lace bra. Clearly, it matched the underwear. This car was usually Milton's—since I worked near home, I usually took the subway. This meant their entanglement that night had probably started in this very car.

“You are too.” His eyes traveled down the length of my body. “Are you here alone?” “No. I am with my cousin. She is here...somewhere.” The stranger’s eyes followed my hand as I ran it through my hair, nervously. “And your husband?” Shit. Amid everything, I has forgotten to take off her ring. “He’s...not here,” was all that she could say. The young man’s hand reached out and stroked my arm. Goosebumps immediately rushed my skin and my nipples stiffened through the yellow fabric of my bra.

THE END? Not quite . . . Have you tried Beatrice Beecham’s Cryptic Crypt: A Supernatural Adventure/Mystery Novel by Dave Jeffery? We included an excerpt from the book if you keep paging. Or dive into more Tales from the Darkest Depths: Novels: The Mourner’s Cradle: A Widow’s Journey by Tommy B. Smith House of Sighs (with sequel novella) by Aaron Dries Beyond Night by Eric S. Brown and Steven L. Shrewsbury

These are the questions a bookstore owner face when a mysterious book shows up. Samurai and Other Stories by William Meikle—No one can handle Scottish folklore with elements of the darkest horror, science fiction and fantasy, suspense and adventure like William Meikle. The Dark at the End of the Tunnel by Taylor Grant—Offered for the first time in a collected format, this selection features ten gripping and darkly imaginative stories by Taylor Grant, a Bram Stoker Award® nominated author and rising star in the suspense and horror genres. Grant exposes the terrors that hide beneath the surface of our ordinary world, behind people’s masks of normalcy, and lurking in the shadows at the farthest

I just needed to wash the stain away, even if it was to make it a bit better. The hallway to the restroom was empty. It seemed everyone was busy having fun in the hall. My eyes moved around. It felt eerie that somewhere was this silent in such a crowded hall. Finally, I was able to make it to the restroom. As soon as my hand held the door to open it, something covered my nose and mouth at once. There was a strange smile emitting from the person, but the longer the cover stayed on my nose, the more my senses were affected. I could feel the energy slipping away from my body until everywhere became dark.

Author’s POV: A mysterious lake: A small town away from California. People of the town have been seeing this pond over 100 years. But yet they know nothing about that lake like who created it and who is using this.!! Most surprising matter is the water label of that lake never changed and the water is fresh as always. The lake area is restricted and there is a boundary covering the lake. People say that few deaths incident occurred who entered into that area. Some used to say that this is somehow connected to the electric power plant which is around two kilometers away from the lake. But none knew how and why this is connected to that electric power plant.

The author assures you that this is not a typical or cliché type of mermaid story. While El Nido, Palawan exists in the Philippines, all characters and events in this book are products of the author’s imagination and have no relation to any namesake. All incidents in this body of work are entirely fictional and are in no way related to anyone who is known or unknown to the author. Plagiarism is a crime and therefore, punishable by law. Copyright, Nihc Ronoel All Rights Reserved 2020 MYSTERIOUS OBSESSION “Where can your obsession finally lead you?”

The next morning, Landon sat in the dining room with Asher, waiting for breakfast. Suddenly, Little Asher waved at Landon with a mysterious look, piquing Landon's curiosity. He leaned over and lowered his voice. "Ash, what's up?" "Dad, I have a secret to tell you," little Asher whispered into Landon's ear. "What?" Landon perked up, listening attentively. Asher pursed his little lips. "Dad, Mommy secretly went to the amusement park." "How do you know that? Did Mommy tell you?" Landon asked in surprise.

i went back to my room ,claiming tiredness and laid on my bed texting,my boyfriend and friends,someone knocked on my door,and came in some guy who asked for my laundry,i pointed at my clothes i hadd thrown in the hamper,he took em all. after about an hour i realized my underwear was also in the hamper my face grew red,i sprung up and searched for the laundry room after walking around for like 10min ,i heard a low humming sound that sounded like a washing machine i smiled in victory,but as i got closer i started hearing grunts and whispered cuss words,my curiousity got the best of me,i slowly tip toed to the door,thank god these werent squeaky tiles,i got to the door and it was slightly ajar,