Redherring Stories

Formerly Titled The Melody Of A Stranger Mystic Falls lost an It Girl to the big city of Hollywood. But Iliana Gilbert is back and now is making plans to save her twin sister from the menace that is Klaus Mikaelson, but has being away from her crazy town for so long made her too naïve?

Peter Torres despises machines. Too bad, he's a skilled craftsman and engineer, employed at East Side's factory. Florian Patzer, a peculiarly happy young man. Kristen Culligan, one with secrets and tricks up her debonair lace sleeve. What happens when they all meet? Chaos, friendship, and dark deeds ensue. (work in progress)

ONE SHOT Eddie looked at him. They could usually communicate so easily just by a few glances, but Eddie didn't recognize Buck's stare anymore. There was no playfulness, no compassion. It was like looking at a stranger. OR an awkward double date and a sacrifice

Young boy, Jack finds his daily routine boring. with the extra time to spare he questions everything around him. will coming back from school, he stumbles across a group of people who share his same ideology..... someone is following him and control the population. who are these people? what will happen? who will be victorious. ❓

Ever wonder what casting a spell is like? Look through the eyes of Meg and her friend as they cast a spell. What will happen? Read to find out all about Meg's love Witch.

Ava Kingsley is basking in her post-senior year summer- until she gets a phone call that sends her universe spinning in a completely new direction. - The disappearance of 22 year old diner waitress Jamie Clark and her son Tyler is a cold case closed 10 years ago, until a phone call dialed to the wrong number causes Ava to be spun up in the secret life of Jamie and the secrets she was keeping from the world in order to save the mother-son duo before their kidnapper grows bored of the game they are playing. - ONC 2023 Longlister ONC 2023 Shortlister - FEATURED on Stories Undiscovered for the Month of April Under 'Be THAT Girl' - cover by the talented @MuniWilliams

The calm and serenity of a little village in nineteenth century England is marred by a gruesome murder in Cedar Manor. The Lord Woolworth has been strangled to death in his own library, leaving behind a massive estate. But the seemingly innocent façade of the Manor residents is broken down by Inspector Crowley as he uncovers secret affairs and malicious scandals. Can he solve the murder and deliver justice at the same time? [MYSTERY WINNER - Contest 9 - Sherlock much? ]

Louis loved Harry. Harry loved Louis too. But he couldn't be with him. Louis never knew the reason why would be so painful. Cover by @wafflesxberries

Bella heard the sound of a man approaching, so she hid under a desk. The door opened and in stepped a middle-aged man with neat brown hair and a moustache. The butler. He looked around, making sure nobody was there, and took the gun before going back out. Strange. She didn't have time to think about it though as another person came in. A woman with black hair and black eyes. She also looked around, as the other man but instead of taking something she pulled out her phone, dialled a number, and said, 'It has been done. Potter is dead.' Then, she left. --------------------------Bella Lacroix is one of the best detectives in the London police department. So when there is a murder, she actively tries to catch the real culprit while the police chase the red herring. But nothing is what it seems, and Bella will have to use it all to solve the murder at midnight.

A Who-done-it with twists and turns

Explore the intricate psyche of Elisa Lam in this gripping short novel. Struggling with bipolar disorder and haunted by past traumas, Elisa's fascination with true crime takes a dark turn as she embarks on a journey to the infamous Cecil Hotel. Unraveling a web of mystery and uncovering unsettling truths about friendship and family, her tragic end becomes a haunting revelation that challenges the boundaries of sanity and the hidden secrets within the hotel's walls. This psychological thriller delves into the complexities of mental illness and the shadows that linger in the corridors of one's mind.

Buggy Gills isn't who anyone thinks she is. Some say she's a snotty popular girl. Others say she's a geek who spends her time playing video games. Some say she's a blonde, others say wavy black-haired. Some have seen her as a kind nurse, and the rest comment her as an off-duty conductor at the train station. Who is Buggy, really? She's a chameleon, a 'mistress of disguises' as people on the news call her (although 'girl master' suits her better). And she's an anti-hero. Buggy does her own thing that just happens to save people's lives. Now that a well-known celebrity is kidnapped, Buggy has to find him before it's too late. The problem with that is, who's that girl Buggy's always seeing throughout her mission? Cover by @himayalin (ROUGH DRAFT) If you're interested in reading more of Buggy, you can find her story in my collection of shorts, Looking Forward.

Welcome to Crystal Cove! Enjoy this prequel to get to know the seaside supernatural town of Crystal Cove and a little of the background of Tabitha Chase, the new amateur sleuth from the Tabitha Chase Days of the Week Mysteries. You'll also meet Tabby's aunt, Lizzie Rose, a fortune teller by day, and a strong influence in Tabby's formative years. Read the next novel in the series as I'm writing it at https://reamstories.com/page/lfk133b54w Copyright Denise Jaden 2022

Detective Knox and his partner Monroe are drawn into a harrowing case when Evelyn, a young woman with fragmented memories of a childhood fire, becomes the key to unraveling a decades-old conspiracy. Beneath the ruins of an abandoned orphanage, they discover a secret government experiment-CANDOR-where children subjected to psychological trauma were studied and controlled. As Evelyn's memories return, she confronts Silas, the boy she left behind in the fire, now a vengeful killer who uses fire and silence as his twisted language. The Echo Killer's deadly game leads Knox and Evelyn into a race against time aboard a subterranean train carrying lost children, survivors of the experiment, where truths about betrayal, survival, and memory ignite in a final, explosive confrontation. In the aftermath, Evelyn and Knox confront the scars left by trauma and cover-up, striving to break the cycle of silence and bring justice to forgotten victims. The fire may have tried to erase their past, but its echo lingers-reminding them that some silences can never truly be broken.

Sequel to The Red Herring ~The Love of the past and the love that could be~ Despite Klaus Mikaelson's compulsion, Iliana Gilbert has found her way back to Mystic Falls. Pain in her heart from her sister's antics as well as her boyfriends, a new Mikaelson manages to worm their way into her heart. Who comes first to Iliana? Elena, Klaus or Elijah? Let the war for The Red Herring's heart begin... Disclaimer: I do not own any storyline or character canon to The Vampire Diaries series

The Cipher of Secrets" is a suspenseful story about a young cryptographer who is hired by a wealthy businessman to decode a mysterious cipher that could lead to a valuable treasure. As she delves deeper into the puzzle, she realizes that the cipher is not just a harmless game, but a dangerous trap that has ensnared many before her. Racing against time, she must unravel the secrets of the cipher before she becomes its next victim. With twists and turns at every corner, "The Cipher of Secrets" will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end... Due to the failure of the book I won't continue