by The Acril Author
At the height of her fame, twenty-seven-year-old Maria Vegh, the beloved vocalist of the soft-rock band "The Dissidents," announced her retirement from music. Hours later, she was found in her locked hotel room, hanging from a noose. As her devotees decorated the streets with vigils and portraits, Detective Catherine Alcott refused to participate in the mourning until her scepticism around the narrative is dealt with.Self-exiled from her birth nation, the totalitarian state of Gyseia, Maria dedi…
by UltSans
In a world with the technology, knowledge, resources, and all possibilities for a brand new hopefully future. Humankind once again, developed their doom.In a secret lab of high technology, with expenses out of mind of anyone, and the tools and resources of the entire world; one of the experiments escaped.It's sentient... It's alive... And yet... It's unknown.
by Lola L Rogers
The story talks about a nomadic Masiha who is known as the man in black, he helps any and all people in need all the while jumping from one city to another and a Detective, who while dealing with personal issues is on a mission to find out about the man in black and uncover the truth about why he does what he does.In the first quarter of the novel, we get to know a lot about the detective's personal life, his fight against his lousy ex-wife over their son's custody, along the way we are also int…
by min_jasmine
When Jacob is imprisoned for murdering four girlsThe charge falls on himWhy and how a two-month trip turned into a serial killingFollow the story to find out the answer to this questionBe careful, the killer could be anyone
by Pearlwrites
In the sweltering town of Warmaukey, a chilling series of events unfolds. Elizabeth Coleman, a talented fashion designer, finds herself at the center of a deadly game after a chance encounter with a charismatic stranger.As the body count rises, Elizabeth becomes the target of a ruthless predator. With each new victim, the stakes grow higher, and the truth becomes more elusive. Gregorio Cortez, a wealthy and influential figure, seems to be hiding secrets, but can he be trusted?In a race against t…
by Jhema
"At first, it all started as a silly game. We were just having fun, fantasizing about those we wanted dead, and how we'd do it... I swear it was all a joke until--""Until what?" The officer at the other end of the room asked. "Until they started dying for real!"** ** **Grace, a high schooler in her senior in her senior year from the small, tranquil town of Ketu needed some excitement before graduation so badly that she thought Veronica, the new mysterious girl everyone avoided was the perfect so…
by Aaron Chiwaala
After an unbroken chain of humiliation by his in-law and wife, Mateo resolved to participate in a robbery to earn himself the much needed income and respect. But the operation proved to be too big a bite for him to chew. Thus, after a successful bank robbery Mateo dangled a rare carrot to his friends. He offered to forfeit his share of the proceeds in exchange for the life and safety of Crystal - the bank manager, now hostage that they had used as a shield. Much as he needed the more than any on…
by Phakhinai
Everyone has their fates connected to their birthdays, they are likely to have psychic abilities specifically connected to ‘something’.Some can sense it while some cannot, depending on what they have committed in the past.Mystery, Death, Foolishness, and Greed are the things attracting the evil spirits to be around.Those who were born on Sunday… “Ward: Labor Tomb”If you see ‘the pregnant,’ please beware; they are there to take your head.Those who were born on Monday… “Mirror: Who’s the First to …
by Maxxine_
In a town of El Felisidad a small street of Limawasa that is considered as the heart of the city is just so silent and so beautiful, where trees thrive, the waters of the river flows without it being dry, and a community so well preserved that there have never been an incident of murder or any heavy crime, but that will all change, when the lagoon is dry and the devil shall rise, someone that was supposed to be buried in the past will seek revenge to the city and it will rain hell fire, this sto…
by Constance C. Williams
Constance Williams is a former Kindle Scout participant who has gain numerous votes on Facebook and also support in the Kindle’s Scout Authors community which has encouraged her writing even greater. She is a prolific writer indeed – has written over 24 books, and is snooping around as we speak, gathering information for another amazing story, just to share with you; her loyal and wonderful audience.“Love Overdose” “Flesh” “Struggles of the Hear” Are, just a few of the books that she has written…
by 375
Some people fear what's in the dark but within Iparia, we fear the light.100 years ago, an evil curse was placed on the world. As long as the sun shines and the sky is blue, Monsters will walk the earth with only one thing in mind. To kill any human or creature in their sight. On the night of the Lunar Festival; fourteen-year-old Neil Barker dares Sophie Hemingway to sneak into the Broken Palace where it was rumored to be where the curse came from. Not backing down from a challenge, Sophie willi…
by Lena Lizotte
Reports of missing teenagers becomes frequent across Canada, eventually making their way into the small community of Brooklin, Ontario. Despite coming from a friendly family and welcoming neighbourhood, Irene is a longer in high school. This story follows here classmates, ones who have a knack for tormenting her. Melissa, Thomas, Jessica, Taylor, Cole and Miranda quite frankly don't care how they torment her, as long as they get under her skin. They decide to take it up a level until the tables …
by Nessie
There is an academy in Earth for the Empires. Empires are the race of people whose ancestors were a vampire and a elementalist. Empires, on the other hand, have the ability to control one of the elements - fire, air, earth, water and sky and drink blood. Trouble begins when the students of the academy are infected with a strange disease. It's up to the student detectives to find out! Each of them have interesting powers and assets. All of their clues seem to move towards a mystery in another pla…
by Joyce Dammy Taiwo
Getting more and more stuck in a spot of no escape, Ariana wondered why her life was hard. Little did anyone know this all pointed to the fact that she wasn't of the realist's world , Little wonder it never sat well with her; she realized sooner than later that she didn't belong in the world of her mother and 'father' but belonged in the world which she thought only existed in the pile of books on her shelf.And from here, the story begins ... Time-travel
by Blessed
"Thanks for the invite, I'm in New York, just got off the plane."Du Wei realized he had traveled through time.Having no choice, he had to resume his old trade and opened a psychological consultation clinic, but the patients seeking psychological advice were all a bit strange...Note: This book is set in the Soul Summoning Universe.
by Shin_Ou
Lothair is a serial killer who detest imperfection on human’s facial features, which resulted in him having a compulsory behavior of wanting to strip people’s faces. After he dies, he finds himself as Narcissus, a beautiful and adorable female NPC inside a state-of-the-art VRMMO world of the latest craze called Fallen Carcosa Online. But despite being a fantasy-filled game, the world feels strangely realistic. Too realistic, even. Game-like systems and magic exist but so do plagues, politics, ec…
by aninditadk
Elara, a determined young woman, embarks on a thrilling journey to uncover the hidden truths of her family's past after discovering an enigmatic letter in her late grandmother's attic. This letter hints at long-buried secrets and a connection to an ancient civilization that once thrived in a mysterious town.As Elara delves deeper into her family's history, she encounters Adrian, a charismatic yet enigmatic stranger who seems to have knowledge of her lineage. Together, they follow a cryptic map t…
by Lovely Icebox Girl
The Silver Python Cheongsam, an heirloom, inexplicably came to life one day...
by Cang Yue Xuan
[True to its genre: a creepy, rule-based horror story, highly refined and quality assured, but prospective readers seeking a thrilling experience should think carefully before proceeding.]In order to secure a substantial university life experience grant, Lin Yi and his roommate registered to attend a suburban university.A seemingly ordinary but slightly unsettling set of student regulations;Strange signs in front of the buildings and seemingly normal building rules;Mysterious figures threading t…
by I am the righteous path.
A door unfolded before him.Evil thrived, and whispers spilled from within.The resentful compound eyes flickered and vanished, the presence longing to burst out was blocked inside, and the alluring murmurs echoed in the ear.The sticky, pink brain mumbled something. A figure cloaked in a yellow robe watched from a distance. A dark green presence, smelling of blood, roared. A string of wondrous soap bubbles released friendliness—and many, many guests.They sincerely invited Lu Li to join this mad pa…