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The Music Box
Honorable Mention Winner in the 75th Writer's Digest Competition.
Rated: 18+
~2,572 Words
Mystery, Horror/Scary, Mythology
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
The War Next Door
A rivalry among neighbors. Writer's Cramp entry.
Rated: 13+
~909 Words
Mystery, Crime/Gangster, Thriller/Suspense
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
The Fallen Rose (Sample)
A heartstopping play in more ways than one.
Rated: 18+
~540 Words
Romance/Love, Mystery, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
The Fallen Rose
A mysterious gentleman tempting a dazzling singer. Danger is in the air.
Rated: 18+
~4,179 Words
Romance/Love, Mystery, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
Behind the Green Door
This is a mystery about a woman and a robotics competition.
Rated: 13+
~428 Words
Mystery, Contest Entry, Career
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
Ye Who Camps Alone
Just a miniature implied-horror short to try and stretch my writing muscles
Rated: E
~157 Words
Horror/Scary, Mystery, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
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The Atlantis Discovery
Framed for a grisly crime, Jericho must find Atlantis, save the girl and clear his name.
Rated: 18+
3 Entries
Action/Adventure, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense
Type: Novel
Updated 18 years ago
The Whisper of Secrets
Dr. Reyes finds a message not everyone wants to hear.
Rated: E
~492 Words
Contest Entry, Mystery, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
Shape me a kingdom (writing constest)
A short story I spent one night writing for the early 2024 contest by Story Unlikely.
Rated: E
~6,022 Words
Mystery, Psychology, Romance/Love
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
The Mystery Container WC 298
Albert finds himself in the Twilight Zone.
Rated: E
~309 Words
Contest Entry, Comedy, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
The 23 Enigma
Isabella and Mabel find scrolls in a cave about The 23 Enigma and The Synchronistic 23.
Rated: 13+
~857 Words
Mystery, Supernatural, Nature
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
The Antique Mirror
The Mirror dimension and everything is backward
Rated: E
~414 Words
Fantasy, Mystery, Inspirational
Type: Short Story
Updated 4 months ago
Dr. Whoa-ha’s Spiritual Treatment
A detective enlists help to sting a fraud on a train, but…
Rated: 13+
~1,747 Words
Mystery, Crime/Gangster, Steampunk
Type: Short Story
Updated 4 months ago
Arctic Spirit
An airforce captain is stranded in the Arctic wilderness.
Rated: 13+
~2,522 Words
Inspirational, Holiday, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 months ago
The Bush House
Two girls and a teddybear have a sleepover
Rated: E
~797 Words
Horror/Scary, Children's, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 months ago
The Mystery of Rainbow Street
A murder mystery. There are college students looking for the jewel of Rainbow Street.
Rated: ASR
~2,009 Words
Mystery, Horror/Scary, Detective
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 months ago
Rated: E
~503 Words
Mystery, Action/Adventure
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 months ago
Wiarton Willie Is Whistling In The Wind
Writer's Cramp has requested a 2/2, a Groundhog Day gone wrong. Oh no! WC win!
Rated: E
~676 Words
Mystery, Comedy, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 months ago
Jacko Discovers 911
Challenge accepted Writer's Cramp. Here is my version of a pumpkin's misfortunes.
Rated: E
~653 Words
Comedy, Holiday, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 months ago
Rated: E
~659 Words
Horror/Scary, Mystery, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 months ago
The New Constituent
A short political thriller on my 3 item challenge. Thanks to Damon Nomad.
Rated: ASR
~481 Words
Political, Mystery, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
One Autumn Afternoon
Carol St. Ann's Three. Thanks for your contribution to the challenge.
Rated: 18+
~951 Words
Mystery, Folklore, Steampunk
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
Across the County Line
Two old ladies and a treasure hunt at a general store
Rated: E
~1,987 Words
Regional, Mystery, Comedy
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
THE TAR BABY
Another Colin Klein horror-mystery, concerning a dream0time legend.
Rated: 13+
~5,653 Words
Horror/Scary, Mystery, Mythology
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
On The Way School
A boy travels to school on a bus alone. Is he alone?
Rated: E
~2,592 Words
Thriller/Suspense, Mystery, Crime/Gangster
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
Ghost Hunting Kids And A Dog
What secrets do a dilapidated abandoned school hold?
Rated: 13+
~360 Words
Contest Entry, Mystery, Supernatural
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
A Quiet Little Man
People are suspicious of a retired engineer's interest in mortuary science.
Rated: 13+
~2,257 Words
Mystery, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
The fortune teller
The time was near, the place was here
Rated: E
~1,200 Words
Mystery, Occult, Paranormal
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
Eve And The Mummy
She came home to a mystery
Rated: 13+
~1,693 Words
Mystery, Supernatural, Comedy
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
Do Aliens Live Among Us
If interstellar travel is possible for aliens, masquerading as humans would be a cakewalk.
Rated: 13+
~1,790 Words
Biographical, Mystery, Paranormal
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
The Universe is a Rubik's Cube
I just wanted the girl I lost back.
Rated: 13+
~2,298 Words
Sci-fi, Mystery, Drama
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
Stained Lipstick
I wrote this last October for my creative writing class. I hope you enjoy :)
Rated: 13+
~2,069 Words
Thriller/Suspense, Drama, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
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