Mystery Short Stories For Adults

MAGNETIC - ADDICTIVE - UNEXPECTED - THOUGHT-PROVOKING - CONTROVERSIAL When Perception Becomes Reality. Josh Parker, one of the creative executives at the prestigious advertising agency where Sandra Levy works, is brutally murdered. Sandra is the last person who saw him alive, and together with Inspector Paul Tischmann, she will attempt to solve the mysterious crime. The voices of Sandra and Paul intertwine to give way to a disturbing and chilling psychological thriller set in New York, where nothing and no one is as they seem. BEWARE OF WHAT YOU UNCOVER. THERE ARE SECRETS THAT ARE BEST LEFT...

When he believed there was little time left, there were only two people he wanted to talk to while he still could. One was the only woman he’d ever loved. And always would. Rendon was seriously wounded…in searing pain, and up until the last hour, exposed as he’d never been before. Getting himself to the little known and forgotten small town in the middle of nowhere had been a risky choice, and taken the last of his quickly dwindling strength. It was the last place anyone would think to look. He never expected to survive. After a brazen rescue, Rendon is determined to be part of the ...

Having decided life in the highlands, however temporary, is not for her, Annabella has given care of Leger to her niece Carol while she is Christmas shopping in Germany. Leger strongly objects to the decision, but has no choice in the matter. Leger is frequently left out in the chilly December rain with no catflap to use and questions Annabella's judgement, until one day he meets Saffron, a neglected child who lives across the street. The pair connect on a deep level in a short time, with Saffron more than once coming to Leger's aid. So when Saffron's mother is murdered one night, and Leger...

The audiobook includes 10 different short stories in a variety of mystery and thriller genres. Are you eager to listen to any of these stories? Then kick back in your lazy chair and enjoy.

INSTA-LOVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE! I’ve killed many without asking the Goddess for forgiveness. But today I fold my blood-stained hands and look towards the heavens. Will you forgive me? I ask the Goddess. Will you save me? Will you . . . love me? And then she steps from the shadows . . . With one word on her wet lips . . . Yes, she says in the darkness. Yes, I will forgive you. Yes, I will save you. Yes, I will . . . love you. If you've read my other novella series, you know how wild my stuff can get. It's not for everyone, but maybe it's for you ;) Drama ...

Refreshed after his recent trip to the island, Leger is back in Glasgow but finds there are matters which require his attention. His girlfriend is angry that he disappeared to the island without saying goodbye and issues an ultimatum; take a break from sleuthing or lose her. Leger must also find a home for Lily, the island sleuth who returned to Glasgow with him and it seems a local cat loving criminal, Malky Maguire, is the perfect person to adopt her. Undeterred by a series of break-ins and acts of vandalism at the Maguire home, Lily settles in and is soon part of the family. However, the...

Leger's family are taking a trip to a tiny Scottish island and he is looking forward to spending the summer with Annabella, Hugh and Bob. But when he discovers he is to stay in Glasgow with Annabella's niece, Carole, while the rest of the family go on their trip he is outraged. Leger hears there has been a murder on the island and knows he has to somehow travel with them and assist in finding the killer. What he didn't count on was meeting a fellow cat sleuth on the island as well as a clowder of unfriendly gossips. The island way of life proves to be very different from Glasgow. Can he ...

Spring has arrived in Glasgow and Leger has a new mystery to solve! When his neighbours return from their winter break in Spain, they begin fighting with the other residents on a daily basis and losing friends at every turn. Someone deliberately sets their garden shed on fire, endangering all humans and animals in the nearby homes. Leger then learns that his hedgehog friend was hibernating in the shed has suddenly vanished and he knows he must track down the arsonist. It won't be easy but this time he has the help of not one but two mollies. Ginger's daughter Amber has finally come of age ...

This Halloween is more trick than treat for Clarissa at the Cat Café. Could the rumors about Jinx the cat be true? Or are they simply cases of him being in the wrong place at the wrong time? Everyone is abuzz this Halloween season, but no one is more excited than Clarissa about her new job as manager at the Cat Café, especially just in time for the Halloween fundraiser, The Black Cat Ball. Customers are already lining up at the door to get a glimpse of Jinx, their newest foster cat who is reputed to be cursed. Clarissa isn’t convinced there is such a thing as a cursed cat, but bad luck ...

There have been many changes in Leger's life recently and Annabella is now leaning on him for support so much that she won't go anywhere without him. So, on a chilly September afternoon, Leger finds himself leashed to Annabella and travelling in her bag on her way to have lunch with Nicole in Glasgow's west end at a cafe that accepts animal diners. However, when they get there, they find the cafe empty and a violent robbery taking place in the kitchen. Can Leger help the two women track down the perpetrator with no knowledge of the area and no clues to work with except the getaway vehicle -...

Dark and hazy nights were both their sword and shield... Liz Danger surrounded her. Escape seemed impossible. Hope came from the last place she expected. She knew his name...everyone did. But she knew nothing about the man he really was. Or if he had any chance at saving her. Sam The plan was a good one. If it worked. He had the perfect cover story. He’d be the one asking all the questions. Looking for answers was the story of his life and everyone knew it...expected it. This time though...the stories could turn out differently than expected. Sam and Liz knew the trip wouldn’t be easy ...

Ethan Cross is your typical player. He loves fast cars, hot women and heartless encounters. He lives off the monetary stipend his grandparents left him and his siblings and he likes to flaunt it whenever and however possible. His brother Evan, who happens to be his twin, is as frugal as they come. He also has access to the same monetary stipend, but he bank rolls it and continues to work as a lawyer. While he’s often mistaken for Ethan, much to his chagrin, Evan does his best to always be supportive of his philandering, money squandering brother. Cassidy Durant has had the absolute worst ...

Dark and hazy nights were both their sword and shield... Liz Danger surrounded her. Escape seemed impossible. Hope came from the last place she expected. She knew his name...everyone did. But she knew nothing about the man he really was. Or if he had any chance at saving her. Sam The plan was a good one. If it worked. He had the perfect cover story. He’d be the one asking all the questions. Looking for answers was the story of his life and everyone knew it...expected it. This time though...the stories could turn out differently than expected. Sam and Liz knew the trip wouldn’t be easy ...

Now settled in his new home as a hotel cat on a tiny Scottish island, Leger is searching for activities to keep him busy. As always, his mind turns to sleuthing... At a Burns Supper hosted by Tony, the hotel's manager, in honour of the Lithuanian girls he has employed to work for him, the mystery of three recent thefts is apparently solved when two of the stolen wallets turn up in one of the girl's bags. However, Leger is not convinced that the accused, Emilija, is guilty and using his feline instincts, sets about searching for the true culprit to clear Emilija's name.

Spring is about to arrive in Glasgow, but it's already been a busy year and Leger needs a break, especially after he cheats death through sheer luck and uses up one of his lives. When he turns to Annabella for sympathy, he finds her cold and distant - a clear signal that something is wrong. After some coaxing she confides that she has been robbed and threatened by her attacker. If she contacts the police, they will kill Leger. Terrified, she retreats into herself and Leger vows to catch the culprit. However, it's not going to be as simple as that. The reappearance of an old friend distracts...

Predatory kraken that sing with - and for - their kin; band members and betrayed friends who happen to be demonic; harpies as likely to attract as to repel. Welcome to a world where humans live side-by-side with monsters, from vampires both nostalgic and bumbling, to an eight-legged alien who makes tea. Here you'll find mercurial forms that burrow into warm fat, spectral boy toys, a Maori force of nature, a landform that claims lives, and an architect of hell on earth.

INSTA-LOVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . My first mistake was to ride into a rival gang’s territory. My second mistake was to get involved with their business. My third mistake was to take her with me. But the moment I feel her soft curves press against my hard body, I decide this isn’t a mistake. She’s mine. All mine. Every curvy inch of her. No matter what I have to do to keep her . . . More drama, madness, and over-the-top steam. Twists, turns, and chaos. Sweetness with a touch of darkness. No cheating. No cliffhangers. Over-the-top wildness with a happy ending. This is insta-love, ...

I am sixteen years old, and my teacher believes I might be the most powerful supernatural in the mortal realm. It’s quite a burden. Not least because I must fight so hard to avoid using magic to silence the bitches at school. Do you wonder what would happen if I let my control slip? Today is the day I find out.

Perfect for young listeners and mystery lovers, The Mystery of the Missing Medallion combines suspense, adventure, and the thrill of uncovering secrets. With the stakes high, Mia, Jake, and Emma must rely on their wit, courage, and each other to face a cunning adversary who always seems to be one step ahead.

Holly is all set to enjoy the Independence Day fireworks show in her hometown of Milltown, CO. She's also ready to make some fireworks of her own afterward with her ex-boyfriend, Clint, before he leaves for Marine boot camp the following day with their friend, Titus. One thing leads to another and Holly decides that the patriotic thing to do would be to give both boys a proper send-off before they go off to risk their lives for their country. Little does she realize that a indulging in that three-way will alter the course of her life forever, in the best possible way. Happy 4th of July! ...