Mystery

AnnaMayZing

The Red Dress

One woman, in particular, stood out from the crowd.

Back in the spring, my husband and I went to visit a 1940s Weekend. There were many people there dressed in the fashions and uniforms of those days. There were vehicles and stalls and it really was a wonderful weekend. An escape from the humdrum repetitiveness of my daily life. As I walked, arm in arm with my husband, Philip, I took in the sights, sounds and even tastes of the Forties....Read On

Added: 07 Oct 2019 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 4,962 | Tags: 40's weekend  re-enactment.   | 7 Comments

Lev821

Out of this world

The search for aliens is answered here. Or is it?

Altering the frequency of the radio he had built himself, the noise of static could be heard once again, but turning the tuner further, he came across a voice that he was expecting, as he had been here many times before, trawling through the fm, am and medium wave frequencies to try and discover a signal, sound, or even voice, that did not come from this world. The voice he heard now was...Read On

Added: 30 Apr 2019 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 688 | Tags: fiction  story  aliens   | 2 Comments

LloydOxton

The Web

Caught in the web of a mystical land.

He just could not fathom it.  It just looked all wrong. In the darkness the spider's web glowed in the moonlight.  But it was wrong somehow. He thought that there were to be too many concentric cirlces, too closely woven together towards the centre, it was too densely populated. Were they red leaves clinging to it? He considered touching it. Maybe to tease out the sticky fibres and set...Read On

Added: 04 May 2018 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 1,998 | Tags: the web  mystery  thought provoking  mindfulness   | 2 Comments

Survivor

A Murder on the River Thames

The river hides many mysteries

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." Oscar Wilde, 1854-1900 *****  "The Queen is Dead! Long Live the King!" What more important change than the death of a sovereign. At least, for the nation. Perhaps not for individuals. The end of the Victorian Age. The beginning of the Edwardian period. Would this country continue to be successfully powerful, or would...Read On

Added: 18 Feb 2018 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 5,221 | Tags: mystery  steampunk  science fiction   | 4 Comments

GabrielSweet

Turnabout

Things are not always as they appear

    Lifting the receiver she dials, waiting as each ring seems to take an eternity, then he answers. "He doesn't suspect a thing. I promise." "But he seems to look at me like he knows. I keep waiting for him to say something." "Don't lose control, he has no idea; I would bet my life on it." "If you're wrong, you already have. You know what he'll do. You've seen him in action." ...Read On

Added: 12 Feb 2018 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 1,723 | Tags: betrayal  infidelity  murder  revenge   | 6 Comments

chess0

The Mystery of Stony Lane

This story is a lateral thinking puzzle, a murder mystery, and a horror story combined.

Stony Lane is a long, narrow, dead end street. Stony Lane is connected to Main Street, which is a very long street with many small roads connected to it. There are hills on both sides of Main Street beyond the small roads. Stony Lane is about 300 feet long from Main Street to the end of the street. Stony Lane is not connected to any other street. John lives alone in a one story house on...Read On

Added: 17 Sep 2017 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 0 | Words: 1,980 | Tags: lateral thinking  murder  horror   | 1 Comment

Sumiji99

Soul Crushers

Chained up, dilemmas, arguments, betrayal, who do they trust? Will the teens be able to win?

Brain Dead CAN WE HAVE SOME SPACE PLEASE everyone be patient. JUST MOVE... WHO'S PUSHING.. I WANNA SEE HIM... THEY'RE MINE.. JUST SHUT IT. A million voices of fans are heard from the crowd. It's insanely loud, and the heat is almost unbearable. Fans are screaming from the top of their lungs waiting for their idols; the security has given up trying to keep them quiet. They're clearly...Read On

Added: 12 Sep 2017 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 0 | Words: 1,422 | Tags: family friendship  

MuhammadMurad

A Strange Alliance

  A Strange Alliance   It was such a thing as never happened to me; I am glad as well as depressed. Everything seemed ambiguous to me except for some traces, but I want to strive for it. The next day, I wake up with a strong intention that “Yes! I have to do, and I’ll do compulsorily”. Then I begin to devise some master plans for my mission. I took a camera as well as a dagger with...Read On

Added: 03 May 2017 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 0 | Words: 1,268 | Tags: muhammad murad  

Lev821

Game over

Why does a train have to be walled up? and does it relate to an unfinished game of hide and seek?

The word 'divorce' was becoming more and more frequent in his mind, as though pervading his consciousness like an unwelcome image, which to Neil Parker, it was. He had just ended a phone conversation with his wife. It was an argument over how much she was spending. It was quite petty really, considering it was simply about buying extra food for their dog. Neil had said they didn’t need it,...Read On

Added: 27 Jan 2017 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 2,235 | Tags: short-story  fiction  train   | 1 Comment

LauraDanielle

The Beautiful And The Dangerous - Chapter Two

Chapter Two: The murdered house-keeper and the missing wife

The murdered housekeeper and the missing wife “So I ran your victim’s identification and cards through the system, and I found some interesting things,” said Alec, who was the resident tech genius of the Spring View Police Force. He had seen  some  action in his short time on the force, but even he agreed that he was more of a hindrance than a help when out on the case. He much preferred...Read On

Added: 17 Jan 2017 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 4,573 | Tags: crime  murder  young woman  organised crime  family  clues  secrets   | 5 Comments

LauraDanielle

The Beautiful and the dangerous - Chapter One

Chapter One - The Body

The Body “Keep it together, newbie,” hissed Todd Fletcher, staring at her with his steely gray gaze, telling her to hold it together and not to let the other officers see the horror or repulsion she felt at that moment as she looked over the body. Swallowing the lump that had formed in her throat, Imogen took a deep breath and tried to remain as calm as possible. This was her first...Read On

Added: 12 Jan 2017 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 2,108 | Tags: crime  mystery  body  extreme content  cops  police  rookie   | 6 Comments

Lev821

The poisoned cradle

Is this seemingly abandoned village really unoccupied? Perhaps it is best to turn back.

A weekend in the Lake District sounded like a reasonable suggestion, but James Morton and his wife, along with their two daughters found it to be quite an ordeal, as their simmering, disordered marriage had only lasted for four months, and already the cracks were beginning to show. They had been together for eight years. Throughout that time had split up five times, yet, somehow they ended...Read On

Added: 09 Oct 2016 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 1,329 | Tags: the poisoned cradle  fiction  short-story   | 1 Comment

rodgriff

Just Five Pounds

A reporter needs a pen, but woo's pen is it.

Do you know that Elvis song “Do you ever get one of those days when nothing goes right from morning to night.” I won’t bore you with the details, but they include a broken iPad screen, a dead phone battery and wearing the wrong jacket among other things. One way or another fate conspired to put me in this second-hand shop buying a pen. I was supposed to be taking notes at a trial; I’m a...Read On

Added: 22 Aug 2016 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 804 | Tags: mystery   | 3 Comments

Vuto_MSK

The Umazi Men's Only Resort

A place where men can reminisce a man's world.

“Do you know what this is my boy?” “No, I don’t,” I said. “That’s proof that you are a simpleton.” My boss Mr. Muwi meant no harm by the statement. Despite the meanness, I smiled as I looked at his newest piece of jewelry. It was a beautiful copper bracelet with African art engraved on it. “This is a gift for a real woman, not a simple bitch,” he said. Many people would have found...Read On

Added: 13 Aug 2016 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 2,205 | Tags: waitresses  mystery  romantic tragedy  maids  bosses  rich  hotel   | 1 Comment

writerchick

Dead on arrival part 5

Back on the job.

Chapter 9 As it turned out Mom and my sisters left me alone, and didn’t rake me over the coals regarding Gerry. They were more interested in the current events in my life. They had given up on me having a man in my apartment –let alone a dead one! I told them I could not say much regarding the case in progress. However the police were doing every thing they could. With that aside, they...Read On

Added: 30 May 2016 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 0 | Words: 3,041 | Tags: mystery  humor  cozy  romance  

CJGalaxy

When Boy Meets Boy (Chapter Three)

There always has to be a first...

...Reader discretion advised... The story you are about to read contains content that some readers may find disturbing. By choosing to read this piece, you agree that you are over 18 and that you do not object to reading material that may offend sensitive readers. Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the fictional characters portrayed in the story...Read On

Added: 25 May 2016 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 1,459 | Tags: serial killer  damian  thrill  mystery  kid  playground   | 1 Comment

CJGalaxy

When Boy Meets Boy (Chapter Two)

And yet, another hero is born.

...Reader discretion advised... The story you are about to read contains content that some readers may find  disturbing . By choosing to read this piece, you agree that you are over 18 and that you do not object to reading material that may offend sensitive readers.  Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the fictional characters portrayed in...Read On

Added: 12 May 2016 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 1,731 | Tags: mystery  thriller  serial killer  hero  struggles   | 1 Comment

CJGalaxy

When Boy Meets Boy (Chapter One)

The making of a killer.

...Reader discretion advised... The story you are about to read contains content that some readers may find  disturbing . By choosing to read this piece, you agree that you are over 18 and that you do not object to reading material that may offend sensitive readers. Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the fictional characters portrayed in...Read On

Added: 11 May 2016 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 1,287 | Tags: mystery  crime  romance  gay  sociopath  psychopath  thrill   | 1 Comment

writerchick

Dead on Arrival Part Four

Let's get serious

Chapter 7 Sunday morning came along, and I found myself cocooned in Gerry’s blankets with chipmunks buzzing around in my head. I swore to myself that there would be no more beer—until of course the next time. Somewhere in the apartment the phone was ringing. I struggled out of bed and answered it. It was Gibbons calling to report that the car was clean—no outstanding warrants on...Read On

Added: 21 Mar 2016 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 3,245 | Tags: mystery  humor  cozy  romance  

writerchick

Dead on Arrival Part Three

Road trip

Chapter 5 Gerry had agreed to keep his eye on the comings and goings to the building and help keep the police abreast of any strange faces around the neighborhood. Later that same evening, Inspector Gibbons called to check up on me and to see if I recalled anything important. Right now the case was lukewarm at best and they were working on the list of leads they had. Right in the middle...Read On

Added: 19 Mar 2016 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 3,319 | Tags: mystery  humor  cozy  romance   | 1 Comment

writerchick

Dead on Arrival Part One-A

Dealing with Mom

Chapter 2 I got in my car, and stopped at Timmy’s. When in shock there’s nothing better than an extra large double-double and a sour cream glazed to put things right. Okay, so in this case, there were a lot of ways things could be improved, but coffee and a donut was a good start. Gerry offered to tag along, but I needed time to collect my thoughts, before heading to my employment agency...Read On

Added: 17 Mar 2016 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 1,595 | Tags: mystery  humor  cozy  romance   | 1 Comment

writerchick

Dead on Arrival Part One

It all started with a body in her living room

Prologue May 15, 2005 / Delivering the Goods “C’mon man, can’t we just leave the package on the balcony?” The short stocky youth was trying to drag an item off the rental truck. “Nope, we have specific orders to deliver the ‘goods’ right to the apartment — I have instructions right here, Dawg.” “How we gonna get in there without getting caught?” He was anxious about this aspect of...Read On

Added: 16 Mar 2016 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 3,372 | Tags: mystery  humor  cozy  romance   | 5 Comments

freelanceimagination

Tick Tick

Annie Windsor, a young adult in the 1930's starts work at a mental asylum.

"A mental asylum!" Sam's eyes grew wide and concerned at the thought of my new job offer. "Annie! You said no of course?" "No, I took the job." "Annie! So you are as crazy as you look," he teased. Sam lightly nudged my arm and my heart leapt. I couldn't help it. Sam was one of the most beautiful people I had ever met. There was something about him. His aura was warm like there was a hearth...Read On

Added: 09 Mar 2016 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 1,109 | Tags: mental  asylum  mysterious  scary  insightful   | 1 Comment

Wilz

The feather

Sitting in the bar is a man. He's never been seen before. Questions expressed by everyone's faces. "What to drink?" Asked the waitress. "Water will do." The man replies quickly. Away walks the waitress to the bar.  The man rises from his seat. Silence fills the room as his chair screeches against the floor. He takes off his hat sets it on the chair beside him. From his pocket he pulls...Read On

Added: 02 Mar 2016 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 3 | Words: 640 | Tags: mystery  

aravindbhargava31297

Help For Empathy

A boy named John who protected the aquatic creatures in a park for emotions

Formerly there was a wild water park in a city and attractions of the park included greenery, entertainments etc. Within the park there was a huge water pond where many aquatic animals like tortoises and various types of fish used to subsist. Many people used to visit the park and enjoy the attractions there. Near to the water pond, there was a board stating, “Throwing pebbles into...Read On

Added: 02 Feb 2016 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 0 | Words: 2,506 | Tags: help  

Rebellious_Soul

Love Is Stupid

There is nothing quite like love.

Love, such a simple stupid notion, I was so far, so deep into her green eyes, I couldn't tell what was up or down. I watched her swing back and forth trying to reach for the sky, her thick auburn hair flowing through the wind. A blazing fire contained within her. I couldn't help, but walk into the flames entranced. Love so strong it burned, and her lust consumed my soul more and more. Then...Read On

Added: 09 Oct 2015 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 4.83 | Words: 1,885 | Tags: love  murder  plot  foolishness   | 10 Comments

imaginarytoon1

The Milkshake Murders of Fraternity Row (Chapter One)

This chapter talks about a rather interesting inspection routine at a police station.

CHAPTER ONE: BRINGING IN THE SUSPECTS 9:45:10 am June 13 th , 2013 Ninety-Two Degrees Fahrenheit Seven teenagers, between the ages sixteen and nineteen, slowly walked up to the front doors of the Pascal J. Schultz Detention Center with irritated, frightened, and tired looks on their faces. All seven teenagers stood outside of the building and waited...Read On

Added: 26 Apr 2015 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 2,124 | Tags: teenagers  small towns  police  cannibalism     | 3 Comments

Sisyphus

The Blues

The quest to find out why his best friend committed suicide because of the blues.

Jason’s suicide shattered our lives. I was his best friend since second grade at Sherman Elementary School. We went to Hidden Valley Camp in Maine every summer, played little league baseball and damn it, we spent almost every day together. How could I not know what was going on? Why would he hang himself? At the cemetery when they were burying him, I couldn’t keep my eyes off his mom...Read On

Added: 31 Mar 2015 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 5,316 | Tags: voo doo  blues  suicide  mystery   | 4 Comments

Lev821

Benevolent spirit

Haunted by a hungry ghost!

Once again she had awoken late, which was unlike her, and in her dressing gown and slippers, surveyed her living room, surprised at what she saw. It wasn’t as she knew it, and what she was used to. It was different. It was tidy. Margaret Hayes was 65, and had lived on her own for twenty-one years. She looked at the spotless carpet, the polished ornaments on all shelves, and could detect an...Read On

Added: 13 Feb 2015 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 580 | Tags: short-story  fiction  ghost  spirit   | 5 Comments

paulus

The watch

Quickly but cautiously Jason made his way through the back-alley. He didn't want to be seen, so he slipped from shadow to shadow, until he reached his goal, a sturdy wooden garden door in a well maintained whitewashed fence. Carefully he tried the handle. Damn, it was locked! He swallowed. He had to get in there, he simply had to. Tonight was his one and only chance. They were out,...Read On

Added: 26 Dec 2014 | Category: Mystery | Avg Score: 4.88 | Words: 796 | Tags: mystery  burglary  ghost   | 7 Comments