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Fiction - By Genre: Detective
in the "Detective" genre

FICTION

MATT DUGGAN - Detective Series

by jonblair

Rated: E • Crime/Gangster • #2354263

More information regarding the series

Created: Feb 5, 2026 at 10:17pm

Modified: Feb 28, 2026 at 4:04am

Size: 3.80 KB

Genres: Crime/Gangster, Detective, Drama

FICTION

The Clock Was Wrong. -word count: 972

by TeeGateM

Rated: E • Mystery • #2349864

Writer’s Cramp Entry for 11/9 2025 - Private Investigator Mystery

Rewards 263 GPs per review

Created: Nov 9, 2025 at 8:33am

Modified: Nov 9, 2025 at 8:34am

Size: 6.40 KB

Genres: Mystery, Detective, Contest Entry

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The Hopper: Chapter 1

by Matt Wii

Rated: 13+ • Action/Adventure • #2348105

A criminal body hopper is on the loose. It’s up to Detective Towns to put a stop to it.

Created: Oct 7, 2025 at 10:10pm

Modified: Oct 7, 2025 at 10:10pm

Size: 3.28 KB

Genres: Action/Adventure, Crime/Gangster, Detective

FICTION

Witness

by Odessa Molinari

Rated: E • Detective • #2347412

Flash fiction entry

Created: Sep 25, 2025 at 4:31am

Modified: Sep 25, 2025 at 4:32am

Size: 0.89 KB

Genres: Detective, Contest Entry

FICTION

A Mogal's Death.

by Bearclaw

Rated: E • Detective • #2316125

Who killed J. Giles Wentworth? The list of suspects is long. ....A story idea.

Created: Mar 14, 2024 at 4:02pm

Modified: Aug 1, 2025 at 2:28pm

Size: 2.75 KB

Genres: Detective, Mystery, Other

FICTION

Fairly Oddparents, about the rules.

by Silver Dragon

Rated: E • Inspirational • #2344488

A little analysis about the rules of Fairly Oddparents, when the authors forgot them.

Created: Jul 31, 2025 at 12:15pm

Modified: Jul 31, 2025 at 12:36pm

Size: 7.78 KB

Genres: Inspirational, Cultural, Detective

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The Last Chapter

by iKïyå§ama

Rated: 18+ • Detective • #2339335

She created a legend — but life had its own ending to write.

Created: Apr 27, 2025 at 5:23pm

Modified: May 28, 2025 at 4:37pm

Size: 13.02 KB

Genres: Detective, Drama, Emotional

FICTION

Chasing Shadows

by Simon Dickerson

Rated: 13+ • Drama • #2340353

A detective escapes to Barcelona, but cannot outrun a traumatic incident.

Created: May 15, 2025 at 3:12pm

Modified: May 18, 2025 at 3:02am

Size: 22.45 KB

Genres: Drama, Detective, Psychology

FICTION

Kiky Longbeam and the Vanishing Key

by KikyLongbeam

Rated: E • Detective • #2340253

Kiky Longbeam embarks on a magical adventure to uncover the secret of a vanishing key.

Created: May 14, 2025 at 1:20am

Modified: May 14, 2025 at 1:20am

Size: 27.23 KB

Genres: Detective, Children's, Mystery

FICTION

Gennifer 2.0

by Words Whirling Round

Rated: 13+ • Detective • #2316380

Love isn't always real.

Rewards 300 GPs per review

Created: Mar 18, 2024 at 3:39pm

Modified: May 5, 2025 at 7:52pm

Size: 88.86 KB

Genres: Detective, Sci-fi, Relationship

FICTION

Whispers at Waverly House

by WriterRick

Rated: E • Mystery • #2339373

Not this time.

Created: Apr 28, 2025 at 8:23am

Modified: Apr 28, 2025 at 8:23am

Size: 4.40 KB

Genres: Mystery, Detective, Crime/Gangster

FICTION

Number 9

by AliceLvs2Write

Rated: 13+ • Contest • #2339361

As the body count rose, so did the desperation. Written for Journey/Genres April 2025

Created: Apr 27, 2025 at 11:26pm

Modified: Apr 27, 2025 at 11:27pm

Size: 20.55 KB

Genres: Contest, Crime/Gangster, Detective

FICTION

Does It Count As Saving A Life?...

by Robin Leemann Donovan

Rated: ASR • Comedy • #2337783

Robin Leemann Donovan 4th Donna Leigh Mystery with Olympic Gold Medalist, Dominique Gisin

Created: Apr 2, 2025 at 11:50am

Modified: Apr 2, 2025 at 11:50am

Size: 12.16 KB

Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Detective

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The Chalice

by JoeMiller

Rated: E • Mystery • #2334388

Uncover a web of jealousy and betrayal.

Created: Feb 1, 2025 at 5:31pm

Modified: Feb 1, 2025 at 5:31pm

Size: 12.99 KB

Genres: Mystery, Detective, Action/Adventure

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Whispers of the Past

by WriterRick

Rated: E • Community • #2330156

What has riled up the past.

Created: Nov 8, 2024 at 2:40pm

Modified: Nov 8, 2024 at 4:07pm

Size: 96.62 KB

Genres: Community, Mystery, Detective

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Use Your Loaf

by Odessa Molinari

Rated: 13+ • Mystery • #2329893

Story For Carol

Created: Nov 2, 2024 at 8:49pm

Modified: Nov 4, 2024 at 12:16am

Size: 6.22 KB

Genres: Mystery, Detective, Psychology

FICTION

Oct 4 2024 Plot Beginnings

by Rojodi

Rated: E • Dark • #2328023

A brief insight into Longfellow

Created: Oct 4, 2024 at 3:47pm

Modified: Oct 4, 2024 at 3:47pm

Size: 1.04 KB

Genres: Dark, Detective, Other

FICTION

Under Wraps

by Odessa Molinari

Rated: 13+ • Crime/Gangster • #2324635

Chapter One

Created: Aug 5, 2024 at 5:51pm

Modified: Aug 8, 2024 at 11:36pm

Size: 3.23 KB

Genres: Crime/Gangster, Detective, Drama

FICTION

Pearlescent

by Spud

Rated: E • Mystery • #2322234

Mrs. Codswell's pearl was just stolen. Who done it?

Created: Jun 19, 2024 at 10:59am

Modified: Jun 22, 2024 at 4:57pm

Size: 4.21 KB

Genres: Mystery, Detective, Other

FICTION

Secrets of the Coconut Cove Lounge

by Detective

Rated: 13+ • Crime/Gangster • #2317839

Three men discuss something hidden at the Coconut Cove Lounge, then go looking for it.

Created: Apr 9, 2024 at 11:06pm

Modified: May 10, 2024 at 11:27pm

Size: 1.83 KB

Genres: Crime/Gangster, Mystery, Detective

FICTION

One Busy Night in Chicago

by 𝓦𝓮𝓫W𝓲𝓽𝓬𝓱

Rated: 18+ • Crime/Gangster • #1354121

1930's Chicago,-- Back Street Private Detective, a Girl and a Gangster

Created: Nov 28, 2007 at 2:16am

Modified: May 2, 2024 at 7:38pm

Size: 17.19 KB

Genres: Crime/Gangster, Detective, Action/Adventure

FICTION

Genifer

by Words Whirling Round

Rated: 13+ • Sci-fi • #2305851

Love isn't always real.

Created: Oct 4, 2023 at 7:59pm

Modified: Mar 30, 2024 at 1:09pm

Size: 11.86 KB

Genres: Sci-fi, Detective, Dark

FICTION

Nightingale Unravels Deeper Conspiracy

by Zoe

Rated: E • Action/Adventure • #2312609

Nightingale stepped forward, ready to confront the unknown.

Created: Jan 23, 2024 at 12:06pm

Modified: Jan 23, 2024 at 12:06pm

Size: 4.70 KB

Genres: Action/Adventure, Crime/Gangster, Detective

FICTION

Shadows of Revelation - Part Two

by Zoe

Rated: E • Action/Adventure • #2311916

Skylar Arc’s hands trembled as she unfolded the cryptic message left at her doorstep.

Created: Jan 12, 2024 at 9:57am

Modified: Jan 12, 2024 at 9:57am

Size: 2.94 KB

Genres: Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Detective

FICTION

Echoes of Tomorrow - Part One

by Zoe

Rated: E • Crime/Gangster • #2311665

Transforming her grief into action, Skylar Arc adopts Nightingale’s persona.

Created: Jan 8, 2024 at 12:26pm

Modified: Jan 8, 2024 at 12:26pm

Size: 2.54 KB

Genres: Crime/Gangster, Detective, Fantasy

FICTION

One For Sorrow

by Simon Dickerson

Rated: 13+ • Drama • #2303872

A Short Story

Created: Sep 4, 2023 at 1:57pm

Modified: Dec 31, 2023 at 10:02am

Size: 3.72 KB

Genres: Drama, Emotional, Detective

FICTION

People are Weird

by Espinado

Rated: 18+ • Detective • #2137615

PI gets hired to do a simple job.

Created: Oct 13, 2017 at 2:49pm

Modified: Oct 7, 2023 at 4:44pm

Size: 7.91 KB

Genres: Detective, Mystery, Contest Entry

FICTION

The Masked Girl

by The_redbook

Rated: E • Action/Adventure • #2304087

Anna uncovers her legacy, gains powers, meets Alex Reynold in transformative journey.

Created: Sep 7, 2023 at 9:44am

Modified: Sep 8, 2023 at 11:40am

Size: 25.68 KB

Genres: Action/Adventure, Detective, Supernatural

FICTION

The Lighthouse

by Simon Dickerson

Rated: 13+ • Drama • #2303873

A short scene

Created: Sep 4, 2023 at 2:07pm

Modified: Sep 4, 2023 at 2:08pm

Size: 3.37 KB

Genres: Drama, Emotional, Detective

FICTION

Ol' Big Ears

by Hadair

Rated: E • Dark • #2302984

2nd-person POV story about you getting a job at the Freddy Pizzaplex.

Created: Aug 21, 2023 at 2:46pm

Modified: Aug 22, 2023 at 12:58pm

Size: 36.68 KB

Genres: Dark, Detective, Drama

FICTION

Burned

by OldGuyThinker

Rated: E • Mystery • #2297707

She was on the trail of an arsonist...but was she getting too close?

Created: Jun 13, 2023 at 10:52am

Modified: Jun 13, 2023 at 10:52am

Size: 8.91 KB

Genres: Mystery, Action/Adventure, Detective

FICTION

Jumper

by Quick-Quill

Rated: 18+ • Mystery • #1975892

Policeman and a Jumper

Created: Feb 6, 2014 at 1:01pm

Modified: Jun 12, 2023 at 12:09pm

Size: 4.86 KB

Genres: Mystery, Detective, Thriller/Suspense

FICTION

I Saw The Hit And Run Driver

by mattdeath

Rated: 13+ • Crime/Gangster • #2260563

A teenage girl is killed in a hit and run.

Created: Oct 22, 2021 at 7:40am

Modified: May 10, 2023 at 9:28am

Size: 7.99 KB

Genres: Crime/Gangster, Detective, Tragedy

FICTION

A Big Bash

by L.A.Saxe

Rated: E • Action/Adventure • #2294193

Flash Fiction

Created: Apr 17, 2023 at 2:26pm

Modified: Apr 17, 2023 at 5:32pm

Size: 1.75 KB

Genres: Action/Adventure, Contest Entry, Detective

FICTION

Mystery at the Manor Hotel *In Progress)

by Mapleleaf1

Rated: E • Adult • #2292375

Mysterious happenings at the Manor Hotel

Created: Mar 14, 2023 at 6:10pm

Modified: Mar 14, 2023 at 6:12pm

Size: 34.12 KB

Genres: Adult, Mystery, Detective

FICTION

Mystery in Ivenbridge ( In progress)

by Mapleleaf1

Rated: 13+ • Detective • #2291197

Inspector John Collins makes his debut in this British country mystery (not finished yet)

Created: Feb 22, 2023 at 5:40pm

Modified: Mar 8, 2023 at 10:20am

Size: 71.14 KB

Genres: Detective, Mystery, Other

FICTION

Silver Spurs

by Odessa Molinari

Rated: 13+ • Western • #2288864

Writer's Cramp

Created: Jan 19, 2023 at 10:43pm

Modified: Jan 19, 2023 at 10:47pm

Size: 3.66 KB

Genres: Western, Detective, Comedy

FICTION

iAfterlife - Prologue

by Espinado

Rated: 13+ • Sci-fi • #2183208

New technology, quantization, will allow your personality to be uploaded. WC: 1706

Created: Feb 19, 2019 at 7:17pm

Modified: Jan 2, 2023 at 5:00pm

Size: 10.24 KB

Genres: Sci-fi, Detective, Other

FICTION

Imprints

by Fictiøn Ðiva the Wørd Weava

Rated: 13+ • Mystery • #706404

A psychic detective helps solve a case. A tale told in dialogue only.

Created: Jun 16, 2003 at 2:12pm

Modified: Dec 7, 2022 at 2:09am

Size: 17.34 KB

Genres: Mystery, Detective, Supernatural

FICTION

Midnight Mystery

by Odessa Molinari

Rated: ASR • Drama • #2209009

Writer's Cramp

Created: Dec 31, 2019 at 11:31am

Modified: Dec 2, 2022 at 11:18am

Size: 2.35 KB

Genres: Drama, Detective, History

FICTION

Loose Ends

by JoABuilder

Rated: E • Horror/Scary • #2283524

One never knows what a late night encounter will lead to.

Created: Oct 20, 2022 at 9:18am

Modified: Nov 28, 2022 at 8:14pm

Size: 9.51 KB

Genres: Horror/Scary, Detective, Other

FICTION

Sa fry. Of mermaid 🧜‍♀️ 2

by Rick terous

Rated: ASR • Children's • #2284976

Magic timer ⏲️. Powers set. Lives

Created: Nov 12, 2022 at 5:38pm

Modified: Nov 13, 2022 at 9:34pm

Size: 0.11 KB

Genres: Children's, Fantasy, Detective

FICTION

Sa fry. Of mermaid 🧜‍♀️ 1

by Rick terous

Rated: E • Arts • #2284975

Magic timer ⏲️. Powers set. Lives

Created: Nov 12, 2022 at 5:37pm

Modified: Nov 13, 2022 at 8:56pm

Size: 0.09 KB

Genres: Arts, Fantasy, Detective

FICTION

Find out time darkness

by Rick terous

Rated: 13+ • Adult • #2284977

Magic timer ⏲️. Powers set. Lives

Created: Nov 12, 2022 at 5:39pm

Modified: Nov 12, 2022 at 5:44pm

Size: 0.09 KB

Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Detective

FICTION

The Case of the Missing Meatball

by Graywriter

Rated: 18+ • Comedy • #2280212

Joey 'Meatball' and stolen mob money attract attention from an unlikely pair of detectives

Created: Sep 5, 2022 at 6:14pm

Modified: Sep 5, 2022 at 7:11pm

Size: 7.64 KB

Genres: Comedy, Crime/Gangster, Detective

FICTION

Suspicion

by Sumojo

Rated: E • Detective • #2276461

Tilly is sure she’s under surveillance

Created: Jul 12, 2022 at 2:28am

Modified: Jul 13, 2022 at 10:06am

Size: 0.63 KB

Genres: Detective, Drama, Other

FICTION

A rainy night

by Sumojo

Rated: 13+ • Action/Adventure • #2273714

A night when the rain never stopped

Created: May 27, 2022 at 6:35am

Modified: Jun 4, 2022 at 10:07am

Size: 7.60 KB

Genres: Action/Adventure, Crime/Gangster, Detective

FICTION

Last gasp

by Sumojo

Rated: 13+ • Detective • #2236858

Detective story. Murderous happenings at the pool.

Created: Nov 2, 2020 at 10:25am

Modified: May 6, 2022 at 6:06am

Size: 11.14 KB

Genres: Detective, Death, Drama

FICTION

Maggots

by I Heart My Sox

Rated: 18+ • Dark • #2268194

weekly scream contest prompt issued 2/25/22

Created: Feb 26, 2022 at 2:40pm

Modified: Feb 26, 2022 at 2:40pm

Size: 0.63 KB

Genres: Dark, Death, Detective

FICTION

Harry and Winnie

by NormaJean AKA Writing Queen

Rated: E • Crime/Gangster • #2220531

Just the Facts! April 2020 = 2nd Place Winner

Created: Apr 28, 2020 at 11:18pm

Modified: Feb 9, 2022 at 11:12pm

Size: 8.61 KB

Genres: Crime/Gangster, Detective, Comedy

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DETECTIVE Writing

Fiction - By Genre: Detective in the "Detective" genre

Fiction - By Genre: Detective
in the "Detective" genre