Psychological Thriller Short Stories

After almost twenty years, Mary Ellen’s return to her hometown is like entering a surreal and haunting nightmare. She had thought she left this all behind for good. The reason for her return? Her father’s funeral. But this trip back is more than just grieving and receiving condolences - it’s a reckoning with the ghosts of a past she worked hard to forget.

Join Dr. Amelia Mercer as she navigates a nightmarish city engulfed in collective agony, where every scream resonates in your VERY BONES! Feel your pulse quicken as you experience the relentless tide of shared suffering, forcing you to confront the darkest corners of human empathy. This isn't mere fiction; it's a gripping exploration of what it means to truly feel the pain of others.

A collection of three gripping new stories: 3 Days to Live - A CIA-agent bride is on her European honeymoon when she and her husband are poisoned—leaving her seventy-two hours to take revenge. Women and Children First - When a deal goes bad on a tech executive in Washington, DC, he turns an order to kill his family into a chance to relive his military glory days. The Housekeepers - A Los Angeles doctor trusts her two housekeepers, but when she's murdered in a botched attempt to steal drugs, the pair of grifters vie to control their former employer's estate.

"Matt" is a short novella thriller trilogy. "They murdered my wife two years ago... Tonight, you die. I am Matt, your nightmare!" On a quiet night like any other, Matt, a successful entrepreneur, returns home to his gorgeous villa, only to find his wife brutally murdered. A soft verdict against the culprits, a gang of violent teenagers, spins Matt's relatively calm and collected demeanor into something far more sinister. In a manic rage, he seeks vengeance for what has been stolen from him, and he lashes out against the weak system. Sleepless, lonely, tormented nights torture him, filling ...

Two frightening psychological thrillers, as only Willow Rose can deliver it. Better Watch Out: Some kids are scared of the dark, others of monsters living under their beds. Some are even afraid of clowns. None of those things scare Sara. But she is terrified of one man who comes to her house every year in the middle of the night. The Bird: When five-year-old Winnie finds a little bird that is hurt, she wants to take it in and take care of it. Her mother is reluctant. She is terrified of birds. As she rightfully should be.

Since he was a child, Jack’s been tormented by the Imp—a diabolical unseen presence that feeds his darkest impulses with horrifying images. To protect others from the monster’s twisted desires, Jack lives in self-imposed exile, a plan that’s worked well…until Celia. His new neighbor’s warmth and charisma break through Jack’s defensive walls, but letting her in means exposing her to the Imp.

Karley Diobi is the wife of successful mayor of Brockton, Massachusetts, Cash Diobi. While their marriage seems successful to the public, Karley is dealing with hell indoors. Trying to portray the perfect mayor wife, Karley tries to find her way out by any means necessary.

Where is everyone? What happened to me? These are the questions Polly Park asks herself while waking on her wedding day in a deserted house, when her friends and family don’t return her calls. Polly suffered alcohol induced amnesia before, but her doctor colleague suggests this time is different. Someone prevents them meeting before Polly discovers the secret, and the police cannot help. They take her back to an unfamiliar home where she finds clues. So what happened to Polly and who’s thwarting her search for the truth?

A infelicidade é um destino ao qual se chega por inúmeros caminhos. O que leva uma mulher a colocar um detetive atrás do marido que sempre lhe foi fiel? Do que é capaz o ser humano ao ver sua grande paixão ir embora? Que tipo de laços afetivos une um tio bilionário a suas queridas sobrinhas? Que violência nós, brasileiros, aprendemos a tolerar?

Sometimes nightmares happen for a reason. They help us define reality and serve as fodder for writing psychological thrillers. Through Wild Lenses is a thrillogy of three short stories (Red Queen, Dr. Hertzog's Blue Heaven, Rose Gold Obsession) taking you on journeys, navigating through unsuspecting turns and issues, and introducing you to a cast of characters. In the end, you decide what is reality and what is simply a nightmare. So as to not wear out the reader, Margy offers reinforcements... a collection of recipes of hand-crafted drinks. Enjoy!

Damsel in distress or conniving temptress? Loner Jason Brock can’t make up his mind when a gorgeous woman approaches him for help. Soon he’s driving her home, but how will the night end?

The third novel in the DI Sean Corrigan series - authentic and terrifying crime fiction with a psychological edge, by an ex-Met detective. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Peter James and Stuart MacBride. Your child has been taken…Snatched in the dead of night from the safety of the family home. There's no sign of forced entry, no one heard or saw a thing. DI Sean Corrigan investigates. He needs to find four-year-old George Bridgeman before abduction becomes murder. But his ability to see into dark minds, to think like those he hunts, has deserted him - just when he needs it most.

In a world obsessed with the pursuit of immortality, a brilliant scientist unveils a secret elixir that promises eternal life. As billionaires vie for this coveted prize, their desires set in motion a chain of events that will expose the dark consequences of unchecked ambition. In The Elixir's Curse, the boundaries of human existence are redefined, and the price of immortality is revealed in a gripping tale of power, vanity, and wisdom.

Two horrifying psychological thrillers from the Queen of Scream, all-star best-selling author Willow Rose. Mommy Dearest: When Crystal meets her future mother-in-law for the first time, she is excited. She knows it might be a challenge to have her live with them for an entire month, but still. It’s an old woman we’re talking about here. How much trouble can she cause? Chain Letter: They received a letter. They dismissed it as a prank, but as they soon will learn you never...ever ignore a chain letter.

Carson Ryder thought he'd seen everything.… A specialist in twisted crimes, Detective Carson Ryder thought he'd seen the lowest depths of human depravity. But he's barely started his new job in Miami when called to a horrific scene: a concrete pillar built of human remains, their agony forever frozen in stone. Finding the secret of the pillar drags him into the sordid world of human trafficking, where one terrified girl holds the key to unravelling a web of pain, prostitution, and murder.

With hold-your-breath suspense and shocking endings, the five short stories in this collection will put you on the edge of your seat and get your brain and blood pumping.

The first story collection from prize-winning author Fabio Morábito available in English, Mothers and Dogs features fifteen tales that show the emotional extremes in seemingly trivial details and quotidian situations: two brothers worry more about a dog locked in an apartment who hasn’t been fed than they do about their dying mother; when the lights go out on a racetrack, a man’s evening jog turns into a savage battle between runners; a daughter learns to draft business letters as an homage to her mother.

Thirty years hasn't changed Las Vegas - the desert just got dirtier. The biggest game in town centers on a massive, deadly roller coaster that winds its way through the Strip's most famous attractions. On the first Saturday of every month, twenty-four desperate passengers get strapped into the notorious ride and gamble with their lives in a twisted game of chance, to the thrill of webcast audiences worldwide. One of them will win, and one will die, but the other twenty-two will escape with nothing but their lives.

'Dounaeva packs a punch in this small package. Well done.' 'Isabel is great at making the most of a bad situation.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Bridezilla came to mind a time or two. But that ending was so intriguing.' It should be the happiest day of our lives. The soft tulle of my wedding dress dances against my legs, matching the rhythmic movement of my horse as I ride towards the quaint old church. Its stone walls are adorned with delicate vines, and vibrant stained glass windows cast a rainbow of colours on the ground below. I smile, feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin, anticipation building...

In this psychological thriller, a desperate mother faces an impossible choice when a mysterious benefactor offers to save her dying son. Eleanor Wright's mounting medical bills and final notices fade into insignificance when a silver-haired woman named Margot appears at her door with a contract written in shadows - and a connection to Eleanor's long-missing mother. Some doors, once opened, can never be closed. And the shadows are always watching.