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Poem / Poetry

December 31, 1969

Reads: 421

Comments: 1

Likes: 34

Shelves: 1

A free-form poem for the pretty package filled with haunted memories. Read More

Featured Review by Amy Park

"This is so visceral, I love it. " Read More

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Short Story / Mystery and Crime

January 19, 2019

Reads: 13

Is not always the one that sounds more realistic Read More

#mystery, #night, #first-person, #recolection-of-events

A story for the brain.... Read More

#brain-wave-communication

Short Story / Mystery and Crime

January 17, 2019

Reads: 39

It's just us, and perhaps some more... Read More

#friendship, #mystery, #timefreeze

What happens when gangsters came looking for drugs and you hold your resolve for the wrong reason. Read More

#drugs-fear-shock-plot-twist

Short Story / Mystery and Crime

January 17, 2019

Reads: 24

Comments: 1

This very short story tells of strange things happening on the bad side of town. Well, maybe not so strange to those who live there. Read More

#knife, #dog, #alley, #street, #old-man

Short Story / Mystery and Crime

January 17, 2019

Reads: 24

Comments: 1

I did not mean to do those things, I just couldn't help my self Read More

#revenge, #shaving

Short Story / Mystery and Crime

January 15, 2019

Reads: 36

A story about a spy. Read More

#spy

Short Story / Mystery and Crime

January 12, 2019

Reads: 126

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

David and Carol from "The Reunion" series get involved with another adventure as they plan their wedding. They call on Private Detective Jack Donovan from "If You Can Hear what I See." Find out whether they get to the alter. Read More

#romance, #mystery

Featured Review by Robert Helliger

"Good crime, mystery book." Read More

#narrative, #short-story

Michael Potts is evacuated from London to Devon during World War II. He is looked after by Mr and Mrs Shadrick, a middle aged couple who live on a farm. Mrs Shadrick is a serious woman with a list of house rules all of which Michael is determined to obey,… Read More

#war, #mystery, #soldier, #short-story, #evacuation

Short Story / Mystery and Crime

January 10, 2019

Reads: 25

Shelves: 1

about a young female writer that is praised by a lot of people she meets in her life for her style of writing but always leave them wondering where she gets her incredible ideas for her writing from. she always avoids such questions from everyone that asks. she then one… Read More

#unknown, #anonymous, #unidentified

Here's Delancey again, entering the world of local theater! Read More

#delancey

Short Story / Mystery and Crime

January 07, 2019

Reads: 54

Comments: 4

Shelves: 1

Taylor Portman was your average rich girl. She had everything she could want in life. What happens when Taylor finds out the family secret? Will it tear them apart or bring them closer? Read on to find out. Read More

#mystery-drama

Short Story / Mystery and Crime

January 07, 2019

Reads: 49

Comments: 3

a group of girls who were best friends. one girl starts going completely insane. what will happen and how will she react to hat her so-called best friend has done. Read More

#psycho-girl

Short Story / Mystery and Crime

January 03, 2019

Reads: 41

This stalker mystery will leave you heartbroken. Read More

#thriller

Mary Margaret known as MM is living in a loveless marriage. She meets a young man whom comes to her aid. She discovers that her husband is living three lives-business-girl friend and criminal activity. Read More

#love, #crime-and-renewal

Short Story / Mystery and Crime

December 30, 2018

Reads: 54

Comments: 1

Joey is on the job with his friend when he learns the job isn't what he thought it was. Read More

#gun, #cheating, #execution

A small town weed dealer has to go on the run after he rips off and then assaults a local crime boss which then transpires into a series of wild events that could fit right in as a chapter in Naked Lunch in this short story. Read More

#navy, #marijuana, #brass-knuckles, #owsley-acid, #roller-derby

Short Story / Mystery and Crime

December 26, 2018

Reads: 47

Comments: 3

Most stories about the spy game don't turn out like this one, Thank God! But some dreams do. Read More

#phone, #spy, #starbucks, #uber

Short Story / Mystery and Crime

December 24, 2018

Reads: 56

#just-something-for-fun

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