Real Mysteries

The Cook, the Crook, and the Real Estate Tycoon, by prize-winning Chinese novelist Liu Zhenyun, is a novel of Beijing that paints a microcosm of contemporary China, dealing with classes at the two extremes: the super rich and the migrant workers who make them rich through deceit and corruption. The protagonist, Liu Yuejin, is a worksite cook and small-time thief whose bag is stolen. In searching for it, he stumbles upon another bag, which contains a flash disk that chronicles high-level corruption.

You are a celestial being created from the cosmos. There is no need to be an astrologer to look up to the stars. They exist for all of us, and are ready to share their all-knowing truth. The stars have answers for all of your questions and curiosities.

DRAGONS LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . I stole the Red Diamond and summoned my Dragon before it was ready. But the beast did not give me the strength I needed to straighten my broken body, make me handsome like I once was, like my mate deserves in a man. Now all I want is to burn myself to ashes, float away on the wind. But fate won't let me turn away. Won't let me give up. And you know what? Neither will she . . . Drama and madness, fire and steam, action and adventure. Sweetness with a touch of darkness. No cheating. No cliffhangers. And a guaranteed happy ending. This is dragon-love, ...

A fabled illusion performed by a stage magician who claims to possess real supernatural powers. A treasure from the colonial era in India when international supremacies vied for power. A phantom trading ship lost over 200 years ago. And a ninja whose murderous intentions in present-day Japan connect the deeds of a long-dead trader who was much more than he seemed....

Like all 17-year-olds, Molly Porter had never heard of the Filicide Program. She learned its name the day her parents tried to murder her. On that day, every parent in her secluded, North Carolina beach town conspired to kill their own children, and many of Molly’s friends did not survive the night. But what is the Filicide Program? How could an entire community of loving mothers and fathers turn on their own in a day? And why? These questions will haunt Molly as she scrambles to keep her two younger brothers—and herself—safe from the two people she thought would always be on her side...

All Hell breaks loose in Rilton Castle…. ‘You had sex with me in your dressing room. I was thirteen at the time.’ Ronny Hudd, lead singer of heavy metal band Hell’s Gate and Britain’s favourite hard rocker, is being blackmailed. He calls in Tom Flowers to help him but first Tom has to decide if Ronny is innocent before trying to find the blackmailer. Then a boy is found mutilated in the quiet woods behind Rilton Castle village, giving newly appointed Chief Inspector Regina Muga her first murder since arriving in Dorset. The injuries are strangely familiar and Muga fears an old ...

To many people the Jersey Devil is real. It's not just a legend. Stories have been told for years about a demon of some kind living in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. In the 1700's, stories began about Mrs. Lucy Leeds giving birth to her 13th child. Mrs. Leeds was murdered, her demonic child stolen and raised by someone, or something, in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey and has been terrorizing people ever since. Mike Harris studied the legend and came up with an interesting story that you will read about in this book. In a Jersey City College classroom located close to the Pine Barrens, ...

Watching his people suffer years of appalling violence has made human rights defender Patrice Le Congo grow weary and cynical. But when schoolteacher Aurélia Mukunda turns to him for help after a mutilated body is found in a village, he can’t say no.

About 46 percent of Americans believe that ghosts are real, with a staggering number of them reporting to have experienced paranormal activities at some point in their lives. Ghost stories have had a special place in many cultures throughout history. They are the portal to connect with a world that resides beyond our imagination. We are drawn to supernatural stories and mysteries—they have the power to evoke curiosity and widen our perception.

Still recovering from breaking up with her boyfriend and alienating half the people in town, Skye Denison has sworn off men - but she hires sexy contractor Beau Hamilton to renovate the old house she inherited. After all, who can ignore his qualifications? Golden hair, bronzed chest, muscular thighs - he’s just too good to be true. Sure enough, he has a reputation for conning the ladies. But before the not so nave Skye can fire the hunk, he turns up dead.

In a crowded residential suburb on the outskirts of Tokyo, four teenage girls indifferently wade their way through a hot, smoggy summer and endless “cram school” sessions meant to ensure entry into good colleges. There’s Toshi, the dependable one; Terauchi, the great student; Yuzan, the sad one, grieving over the death of her mother—and trying to hide her sexual orientation from her friends; and Kirarin, the sweet one, whose late nights and reckless behavior remain a secret from those around her.

🔥 Murder, Mayhem, and Mixtapes—The Darkest Crimes of the Neon Decade 🔥 The 1980s weren’t just about big hair, neon lights, and arcade games—they were also home to some of the wildest, strangest, and most shocking true crime cases in history. From bizarre burglaries and con artists to unsolved mysteries and brutal murders, 80’s True Crime dives into 25 unforgettable cases that could only have happened in the decade of VHS tapes, Walkmans, and Miami Vice.Inside, you’ll find: ✅ The VHS Bandit – A thief obsessed with horror movies and late fees. ✅ The Miami Vice Heist – ...

When an heir hunter turns up looking for Charlie Cassidy and finds he’s been dead for years, he tells Cassidy’s son and daughter, he has information which might connect them, through their late father, to an unclaimed legacy. He asks them if they’d like him to process their claim; but they think his fees are too high and decide to do the job themselves. It’s a choice they regret when they discover their father was not the man they thought he was. This book is the third in the Templederry Trilogy. The First is The Learning Curves and the second is Father Unknown.

It all starts with a car crash that kills a friend of Laguna Beach real estate appraiser, Alex Wright. He is unwilling to accept that it was an accident. The action develops as Alex, along with his surfing buddy, Newport Beach Police Captain Zack Potrero, search for the compelling motivation and reasonable opportunity among a list of possible suspects.... Meanwhile, Alex's romance with 4-time World Champion surfer, Rachel Fix heats up; in this, the fifth story in the ALEX WRIGHT MYSTERY/ADVENTURE SERIES... an exciting and fun read!

The discovery of a fifty-year-old corpse leads Alex and his law enforcement friends on an amazing new adventure. How can you investigate a cold case that is this old? Where do you begin? What do you plan to learn? What will represent the end of the search – truth, blame, or just an unanswerable question? And so it begins, the sixth story in the Alex Wright mystery series - with Alex Wright, the Laguna Beach surfing real estate appraiser. He discovers the skeletal remains while measuring a house for an appraisal. Now he feels compelled to dig deep into the past to find out what happened on...

A delectable variety of real paranormal tales you are sure to binge... First responders are those that aid us in our time of need. But have you ever wondered that some of their calls may not be classified as "typical"? Ever wondered what happens when you mix ghosts with dispatchers? How about accident sites? I know I have. That is why this book came to be. After interviewing multiple types of first responders, from 911 operators to police to firemen, you will hear the experiences they cannot quite explain as anything less than "ghostly".

Prepare yourself for a spine-tingling voyage across the globe, as we embark on a chilling odyssey through over 20 desolate, haunted asylums. Do you possess the audacity to confront these 36 Chapters of unnervingly captivating tales of spectral horror? Brace yourself, for these hair-raising encounters will ensnare you in an icy grip... should you dare to pursue them. Allow your heart to quicken its rhythm in delightful anticipation of the macabre narratives that lie ahead.

Overwhelming new evidence that UFOs are real... This uncensored best seller smashes through the barrier of official silence, asking the difficult questions, like: What was the mysterious solid object that struck a jetliner in flight over India? Has modern science already communicated with intelligent beings from outer space? Why have UFOs undergone drastic design changes in the past 60 years? What was the thing - tracked by radar - that followed a NASA missile in 1961? Listen for more....

They say Bigfoot is a myth. In California, he’s a local. From the towering redwoods of Humboldt County to the sun-scorched deserts of the south, Bigfoot sightings in California are more than just folklore — they’re an enduring phenomenon. This gripping collection explores 25 true encounters, each tied to the Golden State’s wilderness, parks, and backroads. Inside Bigfoot: Welcome to California, you’ll find: The iconic stories every cryptid enthusiast knows — with new, rarely shared insights Lesser-known sightings from remote regions, many never featured in books or documentaries...

A homeless man is found dead and butchered in a dumpster. This leads to a series of heinous murders. Alex Wright, Laguna Beach real estate appraiser, discovers the second body while surfing at Salt Creek and feels the need to help uncover the mystery of why these homeless men were chosen for such a grisly death. A note from the killer suggests the homeless crisis in Orange County may be the killer’s motivation or maybe it’s just a symptom of a psychologically twisted pervert. Alex leads an all-in effort among the rich and powerful elite of Orange County to end homelessness. The action ...