Paranormalmystery Stories

"Eternity means nothing to me if it means that I have to carry the guilt of destroying you." ----------------- Wylie Moore, a Reaper who clings to morality in the absence of life, has made a fatal choice. She's abandoned her oath, and neglected to collect a soul when its fated time came. When an unlikely ally joins her side-Finn Halstead, her silent sworn rival-a timeline is severed, and a soul spared. But the afterlife isn't what it seems, and their act of generosity is deemed a crime, pitting them against the commanding powers themselves for judgement. With a guilty verdict on their hands, it is decided that the two of them will be punished in the worst way possible for a Reaper: Resurrection. Thrust into the rural hometown Wylie grew up in, with her murderer still running free and her memory of her death severed, the two Reapers must navigate a twisting world of lies, ominous shadows with pointed teeth, a forced friendship, and their own growing feelings for one another. But Wylie's murderer remembers. They want her dead again-for good this time-and will stop at nothing to see it come to fruition, even if it costs the lives of others. A Reaper's greatest temptation is revenge. To succumb is to be destroyed. To Refuse is to suffer. Wylie will do anything to get back at her killer. Finn will do anything to atone for past mistakes. Even if it means destroying what he was sent to protect. Book One in the Between Eternity Duology (Can be read as a standalone)

Ever since moving to a small mountain town, Kerry has been haunted by nightmares. In one of them, she hears the voice of Denny-a boy who died in these mountains many years ago. But her real nightmare begins when she discovers that the taiga surrounding the town is crawling with mutants. Now, Kerry will do whatever it takes to restore Denny's lost memories and save her friends.

Noa Vale was supposed to be ordinary. But when she arrives at the Tenebrae School-where mirrors whisper and bells toll for the forgotten-she learns that reality is not what it seems. Shadows have memories, names have power, and Noa may not be the only version of herself walking the halls. With each bell that rings, the cost grows higher, and the question remains: What will she sacrifice to remember who she truly is?

There's something about the rain. Every time it falls, someone disappears and not just from reality. From memory. From records. From time. FBI Agent Mark is haunted by dreams he can't explain. A tree. A chair. A storm. When he and Jenna investigate four students who vanish near a ghostly train station, they find nothing but roads that lead nowhere and places that erase themselves. But one of the boys touched a cursed book. And now the story is writing itself... page by page.

Delilah "Del" Cross went into the woods with the express purpose of never coming back out. However, death was interested in someone else that night. Del finds a murdered young woman, who soon rises from the dead as a zombie. Del is brought into a very special community living in happy isolation within the beautiful Whisper Valley. There creatures of myth and legend live together in harmony, following a strict set of rules that allow them to be who they are but also enjoy modern amenities like a steady Wifi connection and the latest smartphone. They all just want a normal life that's free from persecution by humans. For them, humans are instead seen as a commodity. Specifically they're known as the "Bodies" and they all have one year to either be sponsored or converted by one of the town's supernatural citizens. Del fills the vacancy left by the corpse in the woods, Calista Nightgrave. Calista should have been the next bride to a wealthy vampire, but instead she is a lowly zombie that's furious over the shift in her immortal afterlife. Both Del and Calista feel like something was stolen from them that fateful night, and they must work together to find the truth behind the death thief. *** Content Warning: Suicidal Ideation (Chapter 1: A Walk through the Woods) *** This is the first book in the Delilah Cross series. Books 1-4 are complete and available on Wattpad. Posting for the final book will begin March 2024. 1. The Death Thief 2. The Phantom Touch 3. The Blood Moon 4. The Bone Chapel 5. The Astral Eyes (March 2024)

USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton introduces her most delightful cozy mystery series yet-with a little romance, a little magic and a lot of chocolate! When she's not baking her delectable pastries Samantha Sweet breaks into houses for a living, and sometimes the things she discovers lead to trouble. When she finds an unmarked grave on a property in a remote spot in Taos County, New Mexico, Sam calls in the authorities. A small mural painted inside a closet in the abandoned house provides clues and Sam is caught up in an investigation with the good-looking Deputy Beau Cardwell. A fortune in artwork, a bogus will, and a wooden box that seems to give Sam powers she never dreamed she possessed- it all adds up to a dynamic paranormal romantic mystery. Then, there is all that chocolate! Sam's real goal in life is to use her elegant baking skills to open her own pastry shop, Sweet's Sweets. She's gaining quite the reputation as a baker with a magical touch, but a few obstacles stand in her way. Her grown daughter shows up on her doorstep-jobless and homeless; her bank account is at an all-time low; and trying to work from the tiny cramped kitchen in her home is becoming impossible. Somehow, Sam copes and she finds that her dreams might just have a chance of coming true. Praise for Connie Shelton's previous mysteries: "Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes." --The Midwest Book Review "Shelton, a major success for Intrigue, can only expand her fan base with this solid effort." -- Publisher's Weekly "Shelton continues to combine suspenseful storytelling with sensitive portrayals of complex family relationships." --Booklist "Connie Shelton has another winner!" -- The Book Report "Shelton again has done a superb job in bringing New Mexico to life in her colorful, vivid description.... Readers can only hope the likable characters, fast-paced plots and local color will continue in another installment." -Albuquerque Journal

Eli and Dee stumble upon a neighborhood that defies existence. Desolate streets lined with homes that shouldn't be there, a boy with unearthly features, and a ball that defies reason. As they grapple with a reality that slips between the cracks, their ordinary house-hunting takes a chilling turn. Their encounter with the impossible leaves them shaken, forging a pact of silence, determined to bury an encounter they wish they never had.

On a desolate midnight highway, truck driver Don Thompson finds himself in a nightmare he cannot outrun. What begins as a routine haul through the desert quickly unravels when an unidentified object appears in the sky-hovering, pursuing, and ultimately confronting him in ways beyond human comprehension. After a blinding encounter with beings not of this world, Don awakens hundreds of miles from where he crashed, with no truck, no belongings, and no memory of what transpired in the lost hours. Alone on the road, haunted by fragments of the impossible, he must face the chilling question: was it all real, and why was he chosen?

The lights were seen all over, spectacular and eery all at once. It wasn't till everyone looked away that they realized loved ones had gone missing. They came again, the lights, six months later. They brought back those who had been lost. Families reunited and whole once again. The families forgot about the lights. But those who were returned couldn't forget. The lights, the cold, the fear that haunted their dreams now. They wanted answers for where they had been, what had happened to them. They wanted to know about the lights. They should have just forgotten too...

**"Hollow's End** clings to its dead. When Clara Mercer inherits her family's cursed land, she awakens the Judge-a century-old hungerspirit bound to the town's rotting bones. Now, frozen clocks whisper *3:17 a.m.*, nooses sway without wind, and something cold presses closer each night, murmuring, *You're mine*. But Hollow's End won't let her flee. Some towns don't bury their ghosts... they feed them."

Evie Harroway is Gen X, emotionally done, and just trying to run a vintage shop. Then the coat shows up - grief-soaked, murder-scented, and practically vibrating with unfinished business. Now she's accidentally solving a cold case... with a Gen Z true-crime obsessive who drinks oat milk and talks in hashtags..

Samantha's dream of opening a restaurant in Geneva becomes a nightmare when she discovers the building's dark secrets. As supernatural events threaten her sanity, can she unravel the mysteries before becoming another lost soul in this cursed establishment? Your table at 'The Lost Souls Diner' awaits... if you dare.

When we die, where do we really go? --- "Copying someone else's work is plagiarism and is not tolerated." Created & Published: 11-01-24 © NavrinVaen | NV

Shadow is a chilling contemporary fantasy that explores identity, betrayal, and the fragile boundary between light and darkness. Elara, a charming and easygoing college student, seems to have it all-until her roommates start disappearing. One by one, they leave without explanation, haunted by eerie occurrences they can't quite explain. Alone in her dorm, Elara begins to notice strange changes: her reflection lingers in mirrors, and her shadow seems to have a life of its own. When her closest friend, Jules, is driven away after a terrifying encounter, Elara's world begins to unravel. Struggling to understand the ominous presence following her, Elara joins forces with Jules to uncover the truth. What begins as a desperate attempt to reclaim her life turns into a harrowing journey, unraveling a family secret tied to a demon's bargain and a shadow that isn't hers to control. With time running out and darkness creeping closer, Elara must face the entity born from her own fears-an enigmatic mirror-self who's determined to take over her life. Haunting, seductive, and suspenseful, Shadow is a story of fractured friendships, inner demons, and the fight to hold onto one's humanity in the face of overwhelming darkness.

Bloodwood Forest was notorious for one thing: people who went in never came out. When friends Jake and Elijah venture inside out of boredom, they expect a simple thrillbut the forest has other plans. Strange noises, icy chills, and eerie shadows turn their adventure into a nightmare. When Elijah disappears, Jake discovers something unspeakable at the campsite-blood, silence, and a truth that shakes him to his core. But escaping the forest doesn't mean safety. At home, he finds Elijah waiting... but he's not the same. A chilling tale of suspense and horror, Bloodwood Forest Curse will keep you on edge until the very last page.

When several teens in Newcastle go missing, the new witch in town holds the key to their survival. A brand new, original story from author Sarra Cannon begins March 30th! In light of the global pandemic and most of us being stressed or stuck at home, I wanted to do a little something to brighten your day and give some escape for a while! Each day starting March 30th, I'll be posting a new chapter of The Witch's Key here to Wattpad. I'll also be going LIVE each day over on my YouTube channel to read the chapter to you! I hope you'll join me or add this story to your reading list!!!

*"Emily had always been the perfect student - top of her class, admired by everyone, and seemingly safe in her small town. But this year, things feel different. Strange messages appear on her phone. Shadows seem to follow her. And when a photograph shows up that shouldn't exist, Emily realizes she is no longer alone. As fear grows and secrets unravel, Emily must uncover who-or what-is watching her before it's too late. A chilling mystery full of suspense, twists, and the question: can you ever truly escape when someone is always watching?"* ---

Seven women. One dog. A bachelorette party turned ghost hunt-what could possibly go wrong? Harls Blackwood returns home for her twin sister's wedding and winds up spending the weekend in one of the most infamous haunted houses in the Midwest-site of a very real, very unsolved ax murder. Paranormal podcast chaos, emotional support dogs, and true crime meet cozy horror in this twisted mystery. Book One in the What the Hell Was That? series.

Giselle Bernal Devine thought college would be about late-night food runs, wild theater kids, and chilling with her best friends. But when her path crosses with Freedom Johnson-a silent, magnetic classmate who seems to flicker with literal light-her reality begins to unravel. Plagued with strange dreams, glowing marks, and a connection she can't explain, Giselle is pulled into the hidden world of the Lumenvesper, ancient insectoid beings disguised among humans. There's just one problem: Freedom doesn't want a mate. In fact, he's spent his entire life avoiding the bond that Giselle now threatens to awaken. As their fates entwine and the glow between them ignites, Giselle discovers she may be in for more than she bargained for-and this just might be the spark that changes everything she's ever known. Blending urban fantasy, sisterhood, and slow-burn supernatural romance, Lumenveiled is a story of becoming, glowing, and finding your light-even in the shadows.