Short Thrillers

After Sydney Laughton surprises an armed robber in her cabin during a ski weekend getaway, she winds up in a precarious chase across a snowy field. Will she manage to escape from the desperate thief? Everything depends on whether she can trust Fletcher's Plan.

A thrilling collection of the first eight Samantha Moon short stories, including: Teeth - What happens when a child is born with a rare throwback gene, a gene that produces two exceptionally long teeth? Vampire Nights - Samantha Moon meets someone unexpected on a late night trip to Denny's, someone who seems to know all her secrets and has all the answers. Vampire Blues - Samantha Moon discovers that even a routine case can offer a few surprises―and that not all men are created equal. Vampire Dreams - Samantha Moon sets out to find the answer to a mysterious, haunting dream...a dream in ...

There are stories we tell to pass the time… and then there are stories we never tell, because telling them gives them power. The Witch in the Well: Return of Her is one of those stories. Set in a small town carved into the wilderness — a place where everyone knows your name but no one dares speak of her — this tale unfolds like a nightmare remembered. It follows the slow unraveling of peace when a sinister presence, once banished, makes her return. What happens when you open the door to something you were never meant to find? And what happens when it finds its way back? In this story,...

In early spring of 2059, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called off planet to face a grueling ordeal - giving a seminar at the largest police conference of the year, to be held in a swanky resort. A resort which just happens to be owned by her husband, Roarke, of course.

"The Book Case" is a story that features Nelson DeMille's most famous (and successful) character, Detective John Corey, who has appeared in six DeMille novels: Plum Island, The Lion's Game, Night Fall, Wild Fire, and The Lion. In this story, we see John Corey in his early years as an NYPD Detective, before he became involved with the Federal Anti-Terrorist Task Force.

An angel just carjacked someone? For Boston Cop, Chloe Mayfield, it's her first day in the city's Blue Moon Division and things are about to get weird. The poor schmuck with the missing car is convinced the glowing being who assaulted him and took his wheels was straight from heaven – he even heard a chorus of angelic music during the crime. Raised catholic, Chloe not about to suggest angels don’t exist, but her gut wants to find a more rational explanation behind this crime. Time to find out.

The elderly owner of Mogdon Manor, Victor Hamblyn, dies in a mysterious fire. But was it really an accident? Jack and Sarah are skeptical... The victim's three middle-aged children, who all live in the village of Cherringham, are possible heirs. And possible murderers... Did one of them set the fire?

When a party goes wrong it must mean there's... Death on the Saturnalia.Following the Saturnalia Festival in the Forum, Secundus and his family head to a private Villa for a night of partying and celebration. When things take a turn for the worse and old resentments get the better of the guests, Death joins the festivities and there can be only one outcome! Step into the heart-pounding world of Secundus, where every page draws you deeper into the story and demands your total attention. As our sleuth grapples with a labyrinth of deceit spun by friends, family, and guests, you'll be swept ...

"A MUST READ FOR FANS OF MYSTERIES AND FOLK HORROR." - NP CUNNIFFE, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF "THE WEEJEE MAN". "...IT'S A WELL WRITTEN HORROR STORY WITH FANTASTIC CHARACTERS, BLOODY KILLS, AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT" - HORROR READS, 5 STAR AMAZON/GOODREADS REVIEW. "IT'S LIKE STEPHEN KINGS VERSION OF GREMLINS" - THE DANSE MACABRE In the wake of the hellish night of blood, with a township now more single mindedly entrenched then ever in their efforts to hinder their investigation in order to keep the dark secrets of the township's history very much a secret shrouded in darkness, detectives Ryan ...

Mary's life is nothing but a empty blur until she discovers her deep, dark desire to be tied up and dominated by powerful alpha men, but no man seems to be able to satisfy her powerful cravings. In her desperation she turns to the seedy world of online classified ads, where she finds a posting that seems almost too good to be true... Just how far is Mary willing to go in order to fulfill her sexual yearnings? Don't wait...Look Inside for more! You know you want to... WARNING! This Top Selling tale of bondage domination erotica will surely unlock your darkest, naughtiest innermost fantasies....

A dark sky grumbled over the town of St. Francis, Louisiana. Storm clouds morphed overhead, dimming the sun. Crispy autumn leaves whooshed across the cemetery, while tall trees creaked in the wind. Among the headstones, crazy-eyed crows cawed, pecking the ground for earthworms. Some observed the comings and goings perched on gravestones. A booming crash of lightning sizzled to earth, piercing the ground with a loud CRACK. Moments later, a white fog ghosted into the air. Picked up by the wind, the mist quickly spread, and within moments, day turned into night. Alarmed by the sudden change in...

In this 5th novel in the UNDERCOVER HILLBILLY MYSTERY SERIES, Billy Hill's new girlfriend becomes frantic with worry about her half-brother who has gone missing. Billy drives to the bayous of Pecan Island, Louisiana to investigate. Danger tends to stick to Billy like an unwanted hemorrhoid and this latest mystery is no exception. Billy soon finds himself immersed in a confusing and perilous predicament as he is inadvertently scooped up in the Joe Biden administration's latest illegal plot to change the very fabric of American society. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donald W. Desaulniers is a retired ...

In Preternatural Haze: A Peculiar Short Story Collection by Violette L. Meier, an Egyptian god bates a mortal, fairies float between realms, a serial killer wears killer heels, twin witches fight over a man, The Morning Star tempts the first couple, and more. The truly peculiar dwells within the pages of this paranormal cocktail of horror and humor.

From the brilliant pen of Agatha Christie comes two novels featuring the beloved sleuthing duo: In the The Secret Adversary, Tommy and Tuppence decide to embark on a daring business scheme: Young Adventurers Ltd. But they get more than they bargained for when their first assignment for the sinister Mr. Whittington draws them into a diabolical conspiracy. Set during the dark days of World War II, Agatha Christie’s N or M? puts two most unlikely espionage agents, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, on the trail of a pair of Nazi spies who have murdered Britain’s top agent.

YOU CAN NEVER BE CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE TRUTH This is not the story of a disappearance. It's the story of what happens after a happy ending. A suspense novel. An addictive psychological thriller about love, betrayal, and the consequences of our decisions, that will hook the reader from its very first pages. Popular actress Anna Guirao was never known for being a victim, despite being forcibly taken and locked in an underground hideout on the afternoon of April 19, 2019. Thirteen months later, when everyone assumed she was dead, she's found lost in a forest near the town of Portella, Lérida, ...

Over thirty Bedtime Tales of Horror stories that could only come from your worst possible nightmares.

Sergeant Detective D. D. Warren confronts the strangest case of her career in this exclusive short story by the #1 New York Times bestselling author. D. D. Warren was pretty sure she’d seen it all. Then a man walks into police headquarters, attempting desperately to convince the squad that he’s dead. Explaining to him that he’s very much alive, they finally send him on his way…and then hours later, he turns up actually dead. And it’s on D. D. Warren to figure out how and why the dead man died…twice.

A collection of Smith's apace adventure stories featuring Captain Volmar, including the never before published novella, "Red World of Polaris."

An anthology of science fiction short stories from Amazon Best Selling Author Bruce Forciea. These six stories explore artificial intelligence, the ability to stop time, Earth’s last days, a teenage rebellion against invading aliens, and lethal plants. The stories range from flash fiction to traditional length. In Alder’s Journey, a scientist quits his job as the lead on an artificial brain project and goes on a journey of self-discovery and terror. Photosynthecide explores the symbiotic, yet fragile relationship between plants and humans as well as how plants can be a powerful ally. ...

She signed her name. Now she’s part of the mystery. When a schoolteacher is abducted, Polly Park is stunned to recognise her name—not from school, but from a hotel visitor book where Polly once signed her own name beside it. What should be a coincidence becomes something far more sinister. Soon, a woman in white begins following Polly, her perfume triggering memories too blurred to trust. As dread mounts and the past claws its way back, Polly realises she may hold the only clue that can solve the case—if only she can remember it in time. With a determined detective on her side and a ...