Paranormal Mystery Short Story

They left this part out at the academy…and now I’m sowing what I didn’t reap… My name is Ainsley Adams, and unbeknownst to most, I’m a Reaper. I settled in the town of Hideaway Hills after graduation, married a nice electrician, and we purchased a cute little house on the lake to start our life together. Things were going along swimmingly. Or so I thought. After discovering my husband in bed with another woman, I did what any other wronged wife would do – I picked up a frying pan and bopped the good-for-nothing louse over the head with it. I didn’t think I’d hit him that ...

Four carefully selected short stories from C. Y. Stewart with the author's first-hand recount of how each of the stories were developed, providing you with a behind-the-scenes peek into the author's creative process as well as her personal life. Have You Seen Jeffrey? It has been a month since it happened. At first, Steve and I talked about it every day. In the mornings, while sitting on our balcony, drinking coffee and looking down at the lush green valley below, our thoughts and discussion would manage to drift back to the mystery of what happened to Jeffrey. I checked the news every day....

A romantic road trip along Maine's rugged coast turns into a fight for survival when a couple's car breaks down. Seeking refuge in a mysterious shoreline village, they uncover a web of secrets and lies. But this village holds more than just earthly secrets... Beneath the waves, an ancient submerged village lurks, home to malevolent spirits that rise with the night. As darkness falls, these vengeful ghosts haunt the living, pulling them down into the depths. Trapped between the world of the living and the realm of the dead, the couple must unravel the sinister connection between the two ...

The Staggered Births of the Triplet Witches Reuniting after years apart, three sisters find their latent powers springing to life, evolving into potent shields against looming darkness. Despite sharing a birthright, they've grown up unaware of their shared lineage, thanks to being brought up by a secretive grandmother and an enigmatic great aunt. As the shadows of an unsolved serial murder case resurface, troubling signs emerge— their young cousin bears unexplained bruises, and the townsfolk are growing increasingly sinister. Can the sisters, bound by blood but unaware of their profound ...

Immerse yourself in the dark and captivating world of "Street Tales" by Joseph Miller. This anthology, featuring thirteen short stories, delves into the macabre realms of the paranormal, the otherworldly, murder, and abduction. Each narrative is crafted to keep you guessing and gripping the edge of your seat. If you’re a fan of horror, suspense, and the unexplained, "Street Tales" is a must-read. Don’t miss out on this thrilling collection that will leave you questioning what lies just beyond the corner.

Ten short stories, different tastes, various shades are what make Ghost Runner & Others. Ghosts, lesbians, rapists, optimists, myths, achievers, mothers, lovers all are part of the short stories in Ghost Runner & Others. It travels through serene forests and mountains, obscure towns and burgeoning cities, even through imaginary landscape, imaginary time frames, yet it remains rooted in reality. It speaks of humans thriving through odds of politics, corruption and natural disasters. It connects history and mythology to the present and the future. In nutshell, Ghost Runner & Others narrates ...

"Everything You've Always Wanted" by Mick Garris: It was supposed to be the night of his life - a celebration of his one hit slasher flick. But the price of admission is higher than this has-been filmmaker ever could have imagined. "The Land of Sunshine" by Kealan Patrick Burke: Although she was mute long before the affair that nearly wrecked their marriage, her silence has tortured her husband ever since. Now he will seek out what he has lost or be driven mad by remorse.

Samantha Moon returns in an all-new story! Whoever heard of a Leprechaun losing his pot of gold? As Sam digs deeper, she’s faced with the question: was the gold lost or was it stolen? Or maybe, just maybe, something else? The search is on for what might just prove to be Sam’s wildest case yet! Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE!

Big bugs, cloned cats, and feral star-children play leading roles in the seven stories that make up Fast’s unconventional and thought-provoking collection. The Edge of Tomorrow is a significant foray into science fiction by one of the 20th century’s most prolific novelists. In looking beyond our universe, Fast reveals much about the America of his time - where the Cold War and a nascent civil rights movement stoked unconscious fears and desires.

Fortune hunter Billy Newman is not a man of great strength or physical courage. Like a young Johnny Depp, he gets by on his wit, wiles and good looks. And he’s had quite a good run—striking gold in the Philippines and buying his very own island in the South Seas. . . . But there’s trouble in paradise, and Billy’s in the thick of it. The island’s crops are failing. The island’s people are dying. And the island’s owner—Billy—is taking the heat. Why? Because he’s angered the 75-foot-tall big-boss god of the island.

A ship with a sinister agenda. Danger seething in every crevice. Voices whispering in her head. Diana embarks on a voyage that will take her back to the Mortal realm, but at what cost? The brutal murders of a powerful supernatural being and a dear friend onboard send ripples of fear and uncertainty through Diana and Adrian. Will they make it out alive? With their powers diminishing and enemies closing in, Diana has no choice but to trust Adrian if they hope to survive. Before it’s too late. The Voyage at Dawn is the second novelette in a five-book series, ending with a cliffhanger.

Hunter of the Light Series: Book 6 of 15 Will Rachel's life ever feel normal again? Rachel thought her life was finally getting some normalcy after the harrowing feats of exposing the founding family of their horrific crimes against the children. She was wrong. Rachel befriends a teenager she rescued and realizes they have a lot in common. Rachel and Adam also reconnect with a founding member imprisoned for murder. Death still lurks around the corner and creeps into her sleep, her visions and her town. Fog, dread, terror … and she must face it head-on.

Will a journey through time be enough to save the world from certain doom? Suddenly transported to the past, Diana and Adriane uncover the shadowy secrets of the Conspirators and their ancient, dark magic. As they reveal the truth behind a fallen angel’s sinister plan to tear the veil between the Other Side and the Mortal side, they realize Diana is the only one who can both free him and destroy him. They must race against time to stop the evil that lies in the past. Is this the ultimate battle that Diana and Adrian have been destined to fight? Origin is the final novelette in a five-book...

Destruction, chaos and death. With their supernatural powers fading and innocent people dying, Diana and Adrian fear the worst. Adrian reunites with Diana just as she is staring death in the face. And when the sacred relic they’ve been protecting is taken, they question everything they know and trust. Including their own powers. The fate of civilization hangs in the balance as evil confronts them at every twist and turn. Are Diana and Adrian powerless against the dark fate looming on the horizon? As The World Ends is the fourth novelette in a five-book series, ending with a cliffhanger.

Hunter of the Light Series: Book 8 of 15 Rachel is worried her new visions may be putting her in even more danger! After her last disturbing vision, Rachel is unsure how much she wants to share with Adam. But before she can make that decision, another conundrum is thrown their way … a dead body shows up on Rachel’s doorstep. Who is she, and where did she come from? As Adam and Rachel look deeper into Patel’s dark past, they realize she may be the answer to all their questions. But are her stories plausible, and do they hold the key to stopping death?

Are Rachel’s visions making their way into the real world? Rachel and Adam know the name of the dead girl that showed up on Rachel’s porch. Information from her family leads them down a terrifying path, where the terrors of Rachel’s visions now seem to be a part of the real world. How will Adam deal with what he has seen? Will this bring him closer to Rachel?Maya struggles with life away from the Founding Family and is quickly introduced to the murky waters of morality, so dark that she ends up with blood on her hands. Death will finally have the soul it has been promised.

Hunter of The Light Series: Book 10 of 15 The end was near, or so they thought. But how does one defeat death? Patel comes to their rescue, but she has an ulterior motive, and Rachel isn’t sure she can be trusted. What does the woman want with the fog, and what is her obsession with death? Maya, while trying to help Rachel and Adam, is tossed into a world where she has no instruments to navigate. Where is she, and what could they possibly want from her? Could this be a blessing or a curse?

Can a touch be deadly? Rachel and Adam visit one of the founding family members in prison, wanting answers to the many questions they still have. When Patel reaches for Rachel’s hand, she is thrown into the most terrifying and heart-retching visions she’s had yet. Rachel must muddle through a world she barely recognizes to piece together the clues the older woman is showing her. Rachel’s resolve is tested, her love for her kids tried, and her need for grief exploited. She faces enemies that are of her own creation. How will she fare against them?

Sinister creatures ruin the holiday cheer at a snow-swept Christmas tree farm. A confrontation with a childhood bully kicks off a bloody killing spree. And a fire-crazed arsonist sets his sights on a local house, only to discover that its strange inhabitants have dark appetites of their own. Scare Street is proud to present 13 tales of supernatural horror in one volume, the perfect treat for all insatiable horror fans. From invisible killers to spectral children, a cornucopia of bone-chilling delights lurks in the darkness just waiting to be unleashed.

Spooky Stories to Tell in the Dark is the latest installment of tantalizing tales from S. Cary and Story Ninjas Publishing. In this book, you'll find 22 of the scariest stories to tell your friends. From Area 51 to fishing trips, this anthology has all kinds of spooky stories to make your spine tingle. What happens when a bunch of teenagers have a New Year's Eve bash on a private island? Or what about a paranormal party at Christmas?