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Short Stories - By Genre: Mystery
in the "Mystery" genre

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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
Tears of Death
A mysterious figure in a dark night takes his victims.
Rated: 13+
~2,220 Words
Dark, Emotional, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
Gun Hands
Miss Marple she ain't. P.I. Nita O'Day is way more a lady of action.
Rated: 18+
~3,605 Words
Crime/Gangster, Detective, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
A Vengeance Not Feared
Charlie's just out of the pen. He has a little problem with an old associate
Rated: 13+
~4,956 Words
Crime/Gangster, Action/Adventure, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
Like Water on Fire
When nightmares ended, she returned to the blessing of forgetfulness. (HM Classic Story)
Rated: 18+
~2,289 Words
Supernatural, Mystery, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
The Gift
Krisla finally learned that the truth… is rarely pure and never simple.
Rated: E
~2,265 Words
Mystery, Dark, Death
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years 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 Macumba
A Voodoo Story. (Featured in a WDC Newsletter)
Rated: ASR
~2,057 Words
Mystery, Dark, Supernatural
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
The Voices
Her dreams became nightmares! She didn't even know if her dreams were hers anymore!
Rated: E
~2,222 Words
Supernatural, Horror/Scary, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
The Eye Doctor (Featured WDC Newsletter)
Dr. Demiyan Reficul was considered to be one of the best Eye Doctors in town.
Rated: E
~1,517 Words
Mystery, Horror/Scary, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
Rated: ASR
~2,453 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
The Yard Man
“Oui, I be yard man. I be he, Germaine Francis. Is dat the jardin?”
Rated: E
~2,328 Words
Mystery, Dark, Occult
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
The Tree
He opened his eyes. Where was he?
Rated: E
~1,069 Words
Supernatural, Ghost, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
Trip To Pavandong
It is about 5 friends undertaking a trip to Pavandong and how the events unfold.
Rated: E
~525 Words
Horror/Scary, Action/Adventure, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
The Black Book
Why couldn’t she stop reading that unusal book?
Rated: ASR
~2,259 Words
Mystery, Occult, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
The Dream
He heard Satan's intense, deep voice --- hammering commands inside his head.
Rated: E
~1,867 Words
Mystery, Horror/Scary, Occult
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
The Card Reading
He was suddenly red and... peeling... like a snake in the desert.
Rated: E
~924 Words
Mystery, Dark, Occult
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
The Object Reading Psychic
He read people's "moments". A Paranormal Story. (Featured in a WDC Newsletter)
Rated: 13+
~1,509 Words
Mystery, Horror/Scary, Supernatural
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
The Deliverer
“Come out of her!” (Featured WDC Newsletter - Horror/Scary)
Rated: 13+
~1,676 Words
Contest Entry, Mystery, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
The Paranormal Activity
An unseen hand tapped her again, this time on her forehead. (2nd. Sinister Stories)
Rated: ASR
~1,733 Words
Contest Entry, Mystery, Ghost
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
The Mindless Fame
Are we broadcasting ?
Rated: 13+
~419 Words
Occult, Gothic, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
Just a Cup of Coffee
The story of a young journalist who's writing a story about a mystery coffee house.
Rated: ASR
~1,347 Words
Fantasy, Mystery, Romance/Love
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
*Dollar* 150 GPs per review
The Most Singular Case of Mr.JamesPhebes
A "Psychological Thriller" of a different kind. Step inside the mind of James Phebes....
Rated: 18+
~4,330 Words
Psychology, Thriller/Suspense, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
Chloris
A re-titled and rewritten version of "April". Hope it reads better 2nd time around.
Rated: 13+
~1,155 Words
Mystery, Fantasy, Supernatural
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
MoonLit House: NW 46th Street
Enter the mansion of the MoonLit House with Miyo, Danny, Erika and Jay.
Rated: ASR
~5,018 Words
Action/Adventure, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
*Dollar* 375 GPs per review
Lazarus Taxon
A zoologist's expedition has a most unexpected outcome.
Rated: E
~7,310 Words
Thriller/Suspense, Nature, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
*Dollar* 240 GPs per review
Hot pockets
I encourage you to read this.
Rated: E
~675 Words
Nonsense, Mystery, Fantasy
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
live love learn a poetic pain
a story of a little girls struggle to womanhood in poeticrhyme
Rated: E
~603 Words
Emotional, Experience, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
Hidden Within The Words
What happens when the subliminal message is the future.
Rated: 13+
~1,260 Words
Thriller/Suspense, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
*Dollar* 1,001 GPs per review
The Wallet
A man finds a wallet in the street in a rather desperate situation
Rated: 13+
~922 Words
Mystery, Supernatural, Fantasy
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 years ago
Falling Ash
Alert sirens wail as Chris struggles to protect all he holds dear.
Rated: E
~1,773 Words
Mystery, Action/Adventure, Young Adult
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
Sherlock Holmes and the Dead Beatle
Sherlock Holmes faces his most baffling case.
Rated: 13+
~2,601 Words
Comedy, Satire, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
*Dollar* 75 GPs per review
In Search of Blood (1st Place)
"I panted. My strength spent. I looked into its eyes."
Rated: 13+
~440 Words
Horror/Scary, Mystery, Drama
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
the life of nobody
Edward Slyvestor eacaped scotland yard and needs to be put to justice.
Rated: E
~159 Words
Mystery, Detective, Sci-fi
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
Heaven for the Climate, Hell for Company
Story of a man who doesn't realize what he got himself into until it is far too late.
Rated: 13+
~1,108 Words
Religious, Mystery, LGBTQ+
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
Unruly Relations
Carter's a reporter looking for his next big scoop. Janets a detective in a corrupt city.
Rated: 13+
~1,647 Words
Drama, Mystery, Emotional
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
Episode 4: The High Rise Bandit
The fourth installment in this epic mystery saga.
Rated: E
~1,177 Words
Action/Adventure, Detective, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
Monopoly Spies
The gameboards first special edition- a gift to a POW that allows escape
Rated: E
~1,139 Words
Contest Entry, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
Mr. C
Clef has a secret he dosen't want anyone to know about, maybe its for the best.
Rated: 13+
~2,816 Words
Mystery, Entertainment
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
Sara Beth
Sara Beth haunts Sandra's dreams. Can Sandra help her find peace?
Rated: ASR
~1,971 Words
Ghost, Contest Entry, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
Loyalty
This short story was a submission to "The First Line"
Rated: 13+
~1,476 Words
Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
Scool in my eyes
I often thought of writing down my thoughts of school. Here it is....
Rated: 13+
~248 Words
Biographical, Experience, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
*Dollar* 123 GPs per review
The Last of Its Kind
A scientist makes a startling discovery...
Rated: E
~298 Words
Fantasy, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
The Guesthouse
Off-campus housing has its drawbacks.
Rated: 18+
~2,746 Words
Horror/Scary, Thriller/Suspense, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
The Gift of Independence
Writer's Cramp Entry - 9/3/10 - A mysterious, valuable birthday gift.
Rated: ASR
~560 Words
Drama, Mystery, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
The Boy At The Lake
A family takes in a boy they find during a weekend getaway.
Rated: 13+
~1,727 Words
Mystery, Thriller/Suspense, Action/Adventure
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
Constantly on the Edge
A hero without a name in a world without shame.
Rated: 18+
~6,199 Words
Mystery, Action/Adventure, Sci-fi
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
Lost Boy (part 2)
A boy has moved to a new home and is about to find out alot more than he expects
Rated: E
~211 Words
Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
Have a Coke and a smile
What are we drinking?
Rated: 13+
~318 Words
Occult, Erotica, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
An alien menace returns!!!
a boy and his friends try to save the world from aliens only to find out they want him.
Rated: 18+
~2,374 Words
Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
*Dollar* 75 GPs per review
Not Even a Mouse
Molly wished she was the mouse in the story as she watched the twinkling tree.
Rated: E
~305 Words
Mystery, Family, Holiday
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
El misterio de un niño vampiro
Lugar obscuro donde un vampiro lucha por saber quien es y sobrevivir
Rated: E
~900 Words
Dark, Supernatural, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 years ago
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