Mystery Short Stories For Adults

Light years from home. Bonded to an alien for survival. A dark secret is about to be revealed . . . The planet Verdana was supposed to be their new home, their new Eden. But shortly after arriving the human colonists were faced with a dilemma - join with the alaahi or perish. In the end, they chose the process of symbiosis, a physical conjoining with the native alaahi. But now there are whispers amongst the colonists. The alaahi are not the benevolent beings they made themselves out to be. Before long a dark secret is about to be revealed, and young Jena must make a terrible choice . . . *...

Not everything is sitting pretty with Nyra. She’s got a mundane, soul-destroying job as a receptionist at Sunshine Motels. Her mother still doesn’t tell her a thing about her dead father. But at least, she’s got Salman. The only exception to her lukewarm life. But she’s got no idea just how much different her life is about to get. What started out as an accident, turns into coincidence, and then stalking. When she finally realizes that her life may be in the balance, it’s too late. The only question left to ask is if death is the end of the path for her.

This is the first question Bobby Barnes asks himself as he stands over his dead body at the scene of the tragic car crash that ended his life. He is furious with his girlfriend Brittany, who was the driver and he follows the investigating officers to the hospital to confront her.

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.

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place where they couldn’t be found…and time to figure out what to do next….and why their pursuers are interested in Harper’s father…and are willing to do anything to draw her out. Now it appears that they have an unknown and unlikely ally… Ava and Harper have reached out to one man in the hope that he can achieve what Simon believes they are unable to…unknowingly choosing the one man who is more than willing to take up their cause…It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while ...

Slightly Scary Short Stories with humorous, creepy, historical, and thought-provoking tales. An entertaining Halloween book. Featuring new urban legends like "The Coquina Madman", the creepy "Sleepless", and the amusing "What’s in the Attic?".

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place where they couldn’t be found…and time to figure out what to do next….and why their pursuers are interested in Harper’s father…and are willing to do anything to draw her out. Now it appears that they have an unknown and unlikely ally…maybe two. But what does it mean when one of their allies becomes the new target… Suddenly there is another target.It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while there have been staggering technological and environmental advances, human nature ...

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan. It’s the middle of the twenty-third century and while there have been staggering technological and environmental advances, human nature is still very much the same as it has always been. One woman unexpectedly finds herself thrust into the middle of a long simmering struggle between power, greed, and an overwhelming effort to keep long hidden secrets buried.Luckily she isn’t on her own. A childhood friend that she hasn’t seen in years is proving once again that he can be trusted even as they just barely avoid one near miss...

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...

The Five Orange Pips, one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is the fifth of the twelve stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The story was first published in The Strand Magazine in November 1891. Conan Doyle later ranked the story seventh in a list of his twelve favourite Sherlock Holmes stories.

Torn from the world she’s used to, Nyra battles with the mystery of her father’s death. Gary’s hospitality has made the sudden change easy on her. They’ve formed a quick friendship – a friendship that stops Nyra from spinning into total unease. However, more and more mysteries unfold that put more questions in Nyra’s mind than are answered. When someone masquerades as a familiar face to ask about her father in her dream, Nyra begins to understand that she may be part of something she has no idea about. But why? Answers may be waiting for her if she honors the text that promises ...

Underneath a 100-year-old copper beech, a mummy is about to die. When Tommy, the Viking PI, gets picked up on Halloween and driven into the thick Norwegian woods, the last thing he imagined was being taken to a murder scene. Well...No. The last thing he imagined was the corpse dressed up as a mummy, sitting at a table with Viking PI written in blood. Tommy has to start his own investigation to stay out of jail, find the real murderer, and save the relationship with his suspicious CSI girlfriend. This is the fourth book in the Viking P.I. series. A Quick-read mystery that is short and snappy...

A teenage girl struggles to survive coming of age in an abusive home in the rural American West. Niki is a 14-year-old girl with a horrific secret and a bottomless rage threatening to destroy her.

Hot Alpha Hot Summer Fun With An Alpha Man Rick is a hot young alpha lying by the pool. Susan is a milf who needs attention. But, Rick has a dark side; he likes to dominate his women. Susan will have to learn to be submissive. What choice does she have? She wants him in the worst way.

Ava Juarez left everything behind when she fled her home and family in rural Montana at the age of nineteen due to the crumbling relationship between her parents. She left everything including the love of her life and the only person who ever truly understood her, high-school quarterback Derek Jones. Now a successful antiques book dealer of thirty-four in Boston, Ava finds herself pulled back to Montana on business. But when the first edition deal goes sour and a snowstorm grounds her for almost a week, will a visit from Derek be welcomed or have her running off once more? Or will the ...

This book is a collection of four short stories from the unconventional mind of Al Macy. The Christmas Planet Jake Corby’s family convinces him to celebrate Christmas on a Disneyland-like planet run by creatures who walk on two legs but resemble schnauzers in elf costumes. When the Corby family arrives, Jake finds that the setup is not quite as innocent as it appears. A Pirate’s Life Down and out scavenger Alex Hale comes across a derelict spaceship belonging to mutineer Jan Breck. There’s a price on her head. Her beautiful head. Will he turn her in and get the reward? Sophia, ...

The disparate lives of a preteen boy, a mafia kingpin and a crooked bar owner intersect in this thrilling drama. The story is perceived from the vantage point of an aerial being who simply observes as the lives of mortals unfold. Though rendered homeless, do Marco and his mother find redemption? What tethers the misunderstood Roger to those slums, and will he find what he seeks? “Do humans truly get what love is, amidst the rage, war, and greed...or is life simply chaos?”

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...

Prepare to be entranced by "Paranormal POV presents: Aliens, Witches, & Ghosts, Oh My!"—an enchanting compilation of short stories that will transport you to the captivating crossroads of the supernatural and the unknown. Dive into a realm where the ordinary collides head-on with the extraordinary, and where the unexplained transforms into the thrillingly suspenseful action and adventure.

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 ...