The Mystery Reading Experience
14 stories
Curse of Rose de Winter by flowersforleah
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When Rosemarie Blackwood wanders into the de Winter house one rainy day, she's given a choice; to be the glamorous millionaire Blanche or plain old Rose. *** Heiress Blanche de Winter doesn't appear after the death of her father, and the de Winter family grows anxious. Like the rumors, Rosemarie is black haired and red lipped, so Dylan de Winter and his lawyer Vaughn decide to have her take Blanche's spot for the time being. As they try their best to find Blanche, Rose navigates the complicated relations of the de Winter family, and her own growing feelings for Dylan. Alongside Calvin and Ruby she learns about his past, but when Vaughn confronts Rose with her own past, can she bear her own truth which might ensnare her further to the cursed family...? **T R I G G E R W A R N I N G S** - sexual themes - sexual harassment - abuse
Cases Uncovered by LORAINEJD
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5× Featured · · ────── ·𖥸· ────── · · Volume 1: CRIMSON KISSES Lorraine Adriella de Verra woke up in a world she never wished to have. After the tragedy that took her parents away from her, it forced her to delve towards the new reality around her, questions raised inside her mind like thousands of piercing, sharp-edged arrows. Her father was a renowned detective, while her mother was an outstanding science teacher. The tragedy had brought her life towards the abyss, taking away almost everything away from her. After a long escape from the grips of evil hands, the barrier shattered once more. With everything gone away, eyes landed towards her - waiting for her to fall. No matter how hard she hid, death makes its way to fix what it left that fateful day. With no choice to make, the game towards the darkness goes on as she merges with the murky waters of mysteries and puzzles. With her father long gone, she will continue the things he started - a thing to she should have wished she didn't meddle. ___ Language: English
The Last She (Books 1-3, the Last She Series) by hjnelson
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Ara, the only woman left alive after a plague, is searching for a way to save humanity. She thinks there isn't a man she can trust, until she meets Kaden. ***** A plague has swept over the Earth, killing the majority of the population and every female. Except one. Ara witnessed the horror and destruction, but for the last three years she has survived. Now, desperation and hunger force her out of the mountains and onto a dangerous path; across the flooded downtown and through the gangs of survivors is hope. Ara's father spoke of a clue that could save not just her, but humanity. Then she is captured by a group of men. Despite the seeming kindness of Kaden, a young man her own age, Ara doesn't know if she can trust them. Then again, there's no way she can cross the plague-ridden city on her own. Men. Monsters. Is there a difference? This is the story of The Last She. (This book contains all of The Last She Series - Book 1: The Last She, Book 2: The Last City and Book 3: The Last Creation) [[word count: 250,000-300,000 words]]
A Different Virus: Heartfire by CrystalScherer
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In the future, everyone who's bitten by a zombie turns into one... until Diane doesn't. Seven days later, she's facing consequences she never imagined. * * * * * As civilization collapses under a relentless wave of zombies, Diane and her friends take shelter in a military base. However, while she's rescuing another survivor, Diane gets bitten by one of the monsters. She hides it and runs away, knowing she only has days left to live. But she soon discovers she isn't turning into a zombie - she's turning into something else. --------- Excerpt: I looked up and stared. My reflection looked back at me in the mirror of the dark room. My eyes were literally glowing, there was no mistaking it. It was not a reflection of light, or any of the other excuses I had used or others had assumed. They were glowing a light sapphire blue color. It was not a bright glow, but it was definitely a glow. Glowing eyes were not normal. Okay, at this point I had to admit it, I was no longer normal. What was I then? For that, I had no answer [[Word count: 495,000]] Copyright August 2016. All Rights Reserved. Readers may not copy, alter, or steal this story. Fanfictions are allowed to use my *world* and *zombie rules* as long as credit is given. Cover was lovingly made by JimenaVivancoo.
Eliona's War 1: Hesitant Healer by KurokageJS
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In which an introverted healer learns to deal with the greatest horrors of his life - socializing, dungeons, and psychopathic NPCs. Season 1 of Eliona's War *** Seth Veregin doesn't know the first thing about video games. But when he's gifted a beta copy of Eliona's War - a Virtual Reality online game that's the very first of its kind - he reluctantly gives it a try. Thus, Severance the healer is born. All he wants is to quietly explore on his own without having to deal with other people. Unfortunately for him, there's a few problems with that plan. Not only did he choose a class that's in high demand, but some players just won't take no for an answer. And the game NPCs? They definitely have a mind and an agenda of their own.
Cloud Piercer by cloudedwithstories
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Shifters never mingle with humans. They reside high in the mountains venturing below only once a year for the night of the Red Moon. They invade the human villages below, take and kill who they want, but they never leave any witnesses. Not before Freya. Season 1 of Cloud Piercer ***** 18-year-old Freya Raune will do anything to find out why the shifters took her brother. And that includes searching for the deserters, an elusive rebel group determined to end the shifters' rule. But as the next Red Moon approaches and the mysterious yet charismatic Killian Li sweeps into her village, Freya is forced to be more careful. Those caught fraternizing with the deserters are murdered, and Killian's arrival is a reminder that nobody can be trusted--even those Freya is closest to.
Rooming with the Wicked by allrenwrote
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After barely surviving an attempt on her life, alchemy student Ariel investigates her new supernatural roommates as possible suspects. Nothing can prepare her for the secrets she is about to uncover about her own family-or her infuriating demon roommate's constant attempts to get under her skin. Season 1 of The Wicked Series *** Ariel is no stranger to bad luck. Life has been an uphill battle with an estranged father and a stepbrother who hates her. Studying alchemy feels like a dream come true, at least until Ariel suspects one of her new supernatural roommates might be trying to kill her. Refusing to be an easy target, she uses her alchemy skills to protect herself and dives headfirst into her own investigation. When unsettling truths about Ariel's family and the world she lives in come to light, she realizes that those she suspects most might be her best allies. None of her newfound friends are quite what they seem-especially Haze. A demon of sloth should not be this hard to avoid, yet Haze defies all expectations, making it increasingly difficult for Ariel to deny the growing attraction between them. Still, the closer Ariel gets to finding out the truth, the more she fears her trust may have been misplaced.
The Skin Thief by Clog-bot
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A young dream walker gifted with the ability to take over other people's bodies, becomes a spy and political assassin, venturing across worlds to save her realm from a devastating war brewing. Season 1 of The Skin Thief ***** Five Realms and two epic stories. Rowan Elliot is a dream walker; a being who can take over the body of another person. With her unique powers, Rowan becomes a spy and assassin for her government in the Second Realm. With the threat of war brewing, Rowan is sent on a dangerous mission to the futuristic, technologically advanced Fourth Realm. Every day she's at risk of capture, and any wrong move could mean her downfall. To make matters worse, she's been tasked with seducing a powerful and dangerous man - a man in charge of hunting down people like her. Kiora is a Winter Priestess. Carved from ice, she lives in her sacred temple with her beloved sisters in the Second Realm. That is until the Fool King of Orthanya comes for her and offers her up to the Dragon Emperor of the Fifth Realm as the newest wife for his harem. Kiora longs to be free, but with great dragons the size of cities at the emperor's command, she knows there is no chance she could ever leave. Not when he would hunt her down. So, the naïve priestess learns how to navigate the competitive political world she finds herself in. Soon, she discovers that power is a dangerous thing, and once you've had a taste for it, you can never let it go. WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence, torture, and sexual harassment. Reader discretion is advised.
Unraveling Shadows by Carnation_Bella
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Five ordinary high schoolers living their youth, until an unforeseen death rattles their minds upon the entrance of a transfer student, only connecting them all as prime suspects in the murder. However, not suspected by the police, but rather an anonymous individual who seems to know more than they reveal. Will they be able to find justice before any more innocents are eliminated in this little game of life and death? Or will they succumb to the darkness that curses each of them? (TW: Mature Themes, Violent Language, Rape, Violent Scenes) Updates: Weekly! (Most of the time x2 a week! Hope you enjoy!
Elementary  by GrayLivingstone
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When a body is found burned beyond all recognition in Danvers the FBI take notice as it bares starting similarities to the murders of other young women across New England. Special Agent Taylor Andersson is one of the Boston field office's best; smart, unconventional and dedicated. Can she work it out before the body count rises, while fending off the advances of a beautiful brunette. Content Warning: This book deals with the investigation of murder. By its very definition that is violence. Some chapters in the book depict murder. It is a dark thriller and some passages are violent including aspects of torture. The book also depicts past stories of living in an old style asylum. CSA is also detailed in a residential childcare setting. This is not to glorify violence but to point to stages within the plot. There is also scenes of a sexual nature. Derogatory language and discussion of drug misuse. If you are sensitive to any of the above. This story might not be for you.