In the quiet town of Northwood Pines, symbols began to appear-carved into the skin of the dead. As victims fall, Ethan steps into the shadows of city that hides more than it reveals. With every clue, a darker truth surfaces: a killer among them, masked in plain sight, experimenting on lives as if they were science projects. A web of lies, betrayal, and chilling brilliance-where every ally could be the enemy,and every step forward might be a trap. (Snippet) Mark's eyes narrowed. "That means Andrew never submitted the evidence." ............... ............... Mr. Marcus' voice hardened. "I thought you were a good man, like your father. But it seems I was wrong. You're not only a suspect but also aiding another criminal." Read on to discover whether Ethan could prove his innocence and uncover the mastermind behind the deadly trail of symbols. *********** Copyright © [2025] [PRATYUSH PRATEEK MISHRA] All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted by any means without the author's prior consent or written permission. *********** AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is my first book, and I've poured my heart into it. I've tried my best,but if you come across any errors or feel there's room for improvement, I'd truly appreciate your feedback. Your suggestions will help me grow and do better in my future books. Thank you for reading! (AVG LENGTH OF EACH CHAPTER :10,000 WORDS) *********** GRATITUDE NOTE: A heartfelt thank you to my dear friends-your constant support, encouragement, and belief in me meant the world. Whether it was helping me brainstorm, reading drafts, or simply cheering me on, you've been a huge part of this journey. This book wouldn't be complete without you. *********** CONTENT WARNING: This story contains detailed descriptions of murder, torture, hacking,and other elements related to crime. Some scenes may be disturbing,or triggering for certain readers.Reader discretion is advised.

We all know the story of Scream 4. Jill Roberts, Charlie Walker, blah blah blah... And if you don't know Scream, you're about to find out. Say Jill Roberts had a sister. Someone she adored, someone who adored her, someone who refused to believe that the Woodsboro killings had anything to do with Jill until the truth was staring at her in the face. Someone who, despite all the chaos that ensues, survives. Please welcome Ella Roberts. TW: gore, murder

The storm hits harder than anyone expected. Roads disappear, power dies, and the house begins to flood. But the family soon realizes the water isn't the part they should fear- it's what the water is bringing with it.

This collection plunges into the unsettling corners of reality, where the bizarre meets the truly terrifying. Prepare for a rollercoaster of chills as you delve into random encounters with the inexplicable, from unsettling whispers in the dead of night to objects moving with minds of their own. Each story offers a unique flavor of fear, culminating in narratives of truly harrowing events that will leave you questioning the shadows and the silence. Not for the faint of heart, this anthology promises a potent dose of the strange and the deeply frightening. Enjoy... if you dare. (Will be updating new stories every weekend)

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[WATTYS 2024 SHORTLIST] When a troubled young man named Jake Featherstone enrols at a mysterious and isolated college that has had a recent murder take place, he soon finds himself becoming involved with the friends of the victim and with the killer still at large, perhaps the next victim in line.

The summer after the death of their friend Dolly, a friend group starts to thin one by one. Mack Hollins tries to keep his own life going as he pushes past the depression of moving on without his best friend. Anyone of them could be the killer, but the bigger question may be why. I do not own any of the source material that this story is inspired by. I claim no rights to the title name or original idea this is based off of. I make no money of this or the use of its name. This is a short story adaptation of the famous slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer. I wanted to add my own elements in there. This is a rough draft which has gone through a couple rounds of edits. I apoligize if their are still some small errors. The beginning of the sequel is at the bottom but only a couple paragraphs have been written out.

In the quiet town of MistVale, tragedy leaves a scar that no one can ignore. The shocking murder of a beloved teenage girl shatters the lives of her closest friends. As grief takes hold, buried secrets begin to surface-revealing hidden rivalries, fractured trust, and unspoken truths. Sarah Chanel is consumed with sorrow, but she can't shake the feeling that someone close is hiding something. Every clue draws her deeper into a web of jealousy, suspicion, and lies, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew about her friends and the town she calls home. Everybody is a suspect. Everybody has a secret. Will Sarah uncover the truth before it's too late- or will the darkness in MistVale claim them all?

Fairlington is a town soaked in secrets and blood, and nothing new changes when a group of friends who are involved in a horrible hit and run. However, someone knows about that night and no matter how the group tries to cover up their involvement, they soon find everyone is a target, everyone has secrets and no one is safe. some secrets cut deeper then a pickaxe.