Psychological Thriller Short Stories

This Volume includes: La Légion Etrangére: Is the story of a successful lawyer in a big city who receives a letter from his brother, urging him to meet him somewhere in Africa. The lawyer has not seen his brother in many years but decides to attend the rendezvous and finds himself being kidnapped by none other than men from La Legion Etrangere. They will try to pass the lawyer for his twin brother since this soldier has gone missing during one of the missions. What will happen when both twins meet at La Legion? How can a civilian ever adjust to the barbaric training at La Legion?

This volume includes: White Knight, Black Knight: Is the story of twin brothers who were destined to become kings (both being born to a king and a queen but not sure as to which of them is the elder) that find themselves time-traveling by a strange medallion; one knight trying to go back to his own time and era to rule the kingdom he was promised and the other knight opposing him for he knows his brother might take that country into a reign of tyranny. Icarus: Is the story of a comic book artist who dreams every night with a man who looks exactly like him but this one has wing, however ...

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?

Mark has a wife and two kids, a sense of purpose, financial security, and a fragile contentment. However wistful his visions of the future, Mark knows who he is. But a summer trip with his abrasive brother-in-law and unhappy sister-in-law leave Mark questioning everything he thinks he knows about his family—and himself.

"The Deadman's Gift" is the story of Rudy Sarabelli, an orphan whose poetry strips him of everything he cares about and drives him to suicide. The more beautiful the words the darker his life becomes until he can't take it anymore and so decides to end it all with one last poem and a leap of death.

Robert Hunter, Anfang zwanzig, ist das Wunderkind der amerikanischen Polizei. Er verfügt über eine besondere Gabe: Er weiß, was Mörder denken. Als jüngster Ermittler in der Geschichte der USA tritt er in den Dienst des LAPD Morddezernats. Worüber sein neuer Chef alles andere als glücklich ist. Was soll er mit diesem Anfänger? Er übergibt ihm einen einfachen Selbstmord. Am Tatort angekommen, stellt Hunter fest, dass das Apartment von innen verschlossen war. Auf dem Bett liegt eine junge Frau in einer riesigen Blutlache.

From master of suspense author James Patterson comes the thrilling new novella in the globally bestselling series plus two gripping new stories.

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.

Twenty-eight-year-old Kade hasn't been able to make it past his sidewalk in eight years. In this chilling short story, you will be given a glimpse into the inner workings of his mind as he goes through the process of trying to face his irrational but very real fears.

Terry loves his coffee. One morning while enjoying his daily intake, a stranger approaches his table and accuses Terry of following him. From that moment on, Terry's life becomes a living nightmare as he tries to defend himself from the insanity around him.

When Taylor, a professional writer, discovers that others have been plagiarizing her work, she gets even in her own way—by writing their fake obituaries. Nobody knows about her favorite pastime, and she wants to keep it that way. Then, one day, the unthinkable happens: One of the plagiarists turns up dead. Taylor tries to put it out of her mind, until two detectives come knocking on her door. Author Linda Smolkin delivers a gripping audiobook filled with suspense and an ending listeners won’t see coming.

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?

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?

Sophia's world is a tapestry of secrets, lies, and haunting memories. At just 20, she's determined to unravel the tragic events that have shadowed her family for generations. On the glittering French Riviera, amidst the luxurious backdrop of Cannes, Sophia's journey to uncover the truth about her mother's suicide, her grandmother's poisoning, and her grandfather's imprisonment takes her down a dark and dangerous path. Despite a tumultuous and ill-fated love affair that leaves her heartbroken, Sophia finds an unexpected ally in a sophisticated nightclub owner. Together, they delve deep into ...

In this new anthology offered by Blunder Woman Productions, you’ll take a trip down twisty roads into forests, back alleys, and even across the border between life and death. Together these tales are funny, creepy, weird, contemplative, traditional, and speculative. The characters in these stories might take a wrong turn, but it’s the right move for any fan of thrillers and mysteries.

Susie has a humdrum life working in an airport coffee shop, but it doesn’t stop her from having big dreams. When the planes are grounded, life changes for her after she accepts a new job and a deal that puts her face to face with a serial killer. Who killed Shawn Davis? That’s the question Susie has to answer if she wants a better paycheck.

It’s the hottest winter on record, but Raymond’s demanding, bedridden mother doesn’t mind. She likes it warm. Lately, however, control over the thermostat has become a nasty struggle. And each morning that she’s still alive is a suffocating new challenge for Raymond. How high can the mercury climb before he boils over?

A Forbidden Truth. A Haunting Past. A Reckoning Unfolds. Some secrets should remain buried, but these won’t stay hidden. A cloning experiment spirals into chaos, its horrifying consequences bleeding into reality. Shadows twist and whisper as spectral hauntings refuse to be ignored, dragging their victims into the unknown. Betrayal poisons trust, transforming love into a battlefield where survival demands sacrifice. Vigilante justice is swift and merciless. Covert operations unravel under deception’s weight. The past claws its way into the present. Chilling kidnappings unfold where ...

Avec la parution de la trilogie de La Bête, David Goudreault a ébranlé le paysage littéraire québécois. Repoussant les limites de l'humour grinçant, il a offert un regard à la fois dur et tendre sur les oubliés de la résilience, grâce à un protagoniste qui, en dépit de sa violence, est touchant de naïveté.

'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...