Paranormal Mystery Short Story

I’m Nora Nash, and I have officially dubbed myself the Ghost Girl of Lakeside, North Carolina. When I was called the Ghost Girl in my last hometown, it was always said with derision. My mistake, for not keeping my “ability” under my hat. So now, I keep it on the down-low. But just because I don’t let on to outsiders that I can see and talk to ghosts doesn’t mean said ghosts need my help any less. Now, I’m trying to locate the lost dog of a brand-new spirit—Avery Adler. Avery recently had a tragic accident, and her canine companion was frightened off by the EMTs. My little ...

The cat from Camden Place knows a few secrets, and she’s ready to share. Detective Mitchel Ryce is on his first case, solving the murder of Lanie Smith. Lanie’s cat, Whiskers, seems a little too eager to help. When someone tries to steal evidence, and then burns down the lab when they can’t have it, Ryce wonders what Lanie got herself involved in. With the assistance of Dr. Sylvia Gleichman, can they reveal some big secrets without any more loss and find justice for Lanie? Whiskers seems to think so, and she’s ready to show them how.

There's a murderer on the loose, and it's up to police detective Vic Halstead and his partner Doug Williams to track the vicious killer down before he strikes again... and again. With nearly a dozen bodies in his wake, though, this is no ordinary killer nor even an ordinary serial killer. How do you find and fight something you can't understand?

This is the second audiobook in Granger's Trilogy of 19 short ghost stories. Many of us think about ghosts and ghost stories happening anywhere but particularly in and around hospitals, houses, hotels, lifts, ponds etc. But ghosts appear to be everywhere, and there are many reasons why they might appear too. This short ghost story audiobook is part of a trilogy series, based on actual, real-life personal stories. We are never alone, so to speak. There is always some kind of presence around us all, whether it be good or bad.

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, ...

Short stories with bittersweet themes that suggest horror, despair, and uncomfortable emotions. Featuring: Essel Pratt, Catt Dahman, Mark Woods, Brian Woods, Tabitha Baumander, D. A. Roberts, Amanda Lyons, TL Decay, Sharon Higa (editor’s choice award), Dona Fox, Michael Kanuckel, Nick Hatfield, Sam Reese, Shaun Meeks, Edward P. Cardillo, Richard Ramsey, Roy C. Booth, Axel Kohagen, Christina Engela, Justin Hunter, and Kerry Lipp.

In the haunted town of Emberfield, mysterious packages arrive, each promising your heart's desire but lurking with unspeakable horrors. As you immerse yourself in this chilling tale, feel the tension rise with every shadow that dances in the dark. Join Rose, Clara, and the Torres family as they grapple with the seductive allure of wishes granted and the terrifying price of their fulfillment. Imagine the thrill of unwrapping secrets that twist reality and plunge you into a world of corruption!

Surface Tension is a unique collection of dark tales which delve deep into the undercurrents of human psychology. Ghosts, heavenly creatures, and magic beings haunt the characters, bringing messages of warning or redemption. They're delightful stories that charm and scare in equal measure.

Satirical stories exploring modern themes of technology and relationships. Internet lawlessness, smartphone love triangles, zombie video gamers, gender role ambivalence and the demise of television - these changes infuse our existence. Borrowing from science fiction, fantasy and magic realism, the collected stories of Not from Concentrate take these contemporary quandaries head-on!

A sultry jazz bar owner, a string of brutal murders, and an enigmatic police chief with a dark secret. ... what could go wrong? Lena Johnson’s nights are filled with the smoky ambiance of Midnight Blues and its enchanting supernatural patrons in the city of Cres-Haze. But when a series of grisly killings rocks the community, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the dangerous investigation—and the ruggedly handsome Police Chief Sergei Peytona. As they delve into the dark underbelly of Cres-Haze, uncovering twisted rituals and forbidden magic, the line blurs between the murder cases ...

There’s no such thing as vampires. This is the 20th century. It’s bad enough being tied to a stake and accused of witchcraft. The last thing Fembot Sally needs is the undead trying to prey on her as well. But dark rumors are circulating of an evil presence up at the castle. Bodies are being found drained of blood and the finger of suspicion has already fallen on the feudal lord Count Vetrikinski. Fembot Sally travels up to the castle to investigate, but will she be able to resist the strangely hypnotic man who lives there?

In this collection of 19 short stories, Craig Nybo invites you to visit the lives of mostly unfortunate souls as they face the most terrifying moments of their existences. With everything from vampire hunting to zombie bashing, from steampunk death devices to shifty soul brokers, Nybo brings his own sense of perspective and, of course, his sense of humor to this collection of departures from reality. Terrifying Lies contains Nybo's acclaimed story, "The Mechanic", along with 18 other tales of the macabre.

Victor McCain is used to fighting demons, satanists, and even fallen angels. But when God's bounty hunter travels to the Windy City to take on one of Chicago's most notorious mob bosses, he is confronted by an assassin the likes the world has never seen. Literally.

Three paranormal stories that will make your skin crawl...

Nowhere, die Stadt im Nirgendwo. Noch nie ist hier irgendetwas passiert. Bis vor kurzem dieser mysteriöse Fremde immer wieder in der Stadt auftaucht und eine Serie an bestialischen Morden beginnt. Hat der Unbekannte etwas mit den Vorfällen zu tun? Oder versetzt Brandon Hunt die Bewohner in Angst und Schrecken? Hat ihn der Ruf der Wölfe ein für alle mal ereilt?

Tyrone Vanderburgh hat die Macht der alten Geister an sich gerissen und will als neuer Herr der Wölfe das Volk der Wölfischen in eine unberührte Zukunft führen. Doch um welchen Preis? Die Entscheidungsschlacht um eine ganze Welt steht bevor. Und danach wird nichts mehr sein, wie es war... Erlebe die Wiedergeburt von "Wölfe", die Serie mit Kult-Potenzial von Timothy Stahl. Einmal angefangen, wirst du nicht mehr aufhören können!

Vor etwas über drei Monaten: Rowena hatte die Polizei informiert. Sie hoffte inständig die Beamten würden rechtzeitig hier sein. Ein Geräusch von der Haustür her alarmierte Rowena. Sie eilte hin. Es konnte Brandon Hunt sein, vielleicht war er verletzt. Die Hand an der Klinke, seinen Namen auf den Lippen, wollte sie die Tür öffnen - als sie ihr von draußen mit brutaler Gewalt entgegengestoßen wurde. Es war nicht Brandon Hunt, der durch die offene Tür ins Haus stürzte. Es war nicht einmal ein Mensch - Brandon Hunt erfährt endlich, was wirklich geschah, als er sich zum ersten Mal verwandelte. Doch die unbequeme Wahrheit ist schlimmer, als er sich vorstellen kann.

Martha Vadeva führt ein geruhsames Leben in Rom. Eines Tages wird die 62-jährige Boutique-Besitzerin von einer schwedischen Anwaltskanzlei kontaktiert. Ihr stünde ein größeres Erbe zu, teilt man ihr mit. Martha kann sich nicht erklären, warum oder von wem dieses Erbe sein soll. Als sie sich auf ein persönliches Treffen mit den Schweden einlässt, wird sie mit einer Vergangenheit konfrontiert, die sie längst hinter sich gelassen zu haben glaubte.

The time is 1921. The place, Aaronsville, Indiana. When Carrie McFarland is accused of putting a voodoo hex on the keynote speaker at the Negro Voters League Banquet, it's clear that someone has it in for her. Is it ward boss William C. Tisdale, a major bootlegger and the town's only Negro lawyer? Is it Herman Scott, the ambitious politician angling to take Boss Tisdale's place? To get to the bottom of things, Carrie will need the help of her mentor, 80-year-old Hoodoo Queen Sister Marie Brown. The women will need to use their psychic gifts and street smarts to clear Carrie's name.

Sarah Sutton, the Midwife of Donbridge, faces a great evil from her past. The plagues foretold by the Witch of Tamarack Hill have begun. Drought, illness, and unwelcome creatures have overwhelmed the town. Many bleak moments have placed families in peril, but the courageous Midwife, armed with her knowledge and steadfast will, intends to rid this evil from Donbridge for good. During her quest, she is faced with two foes of wicked power which many have believed to be mere fables.