Thrilled Stories

Just a regular job.... Get in, crack the safe, fetch the diamonds. That's what hobby cat burglar and acclaimed jewelry maker Calendar Moonstone has aimed for. Instead she finds a dead body, meets a handsome Detective, has a nosey insurance investigator on her tracks and manages a complicated boyfriend situation. And must solve a century old jewelry mystery!

The discovery of a prehistoric body sets in motion a cataclysmic chain of events long foretold by ancient prophecy . . . . Still grieving his mother's death, Seattle bachelor Peter Barshman receives a cryptic message from his estranged father. As he ponders its meaning, he is approached by Nechama Davila, a young Israeli archaeologist who believes Peter and his father harbor information about a stolen artifact of immense importance. But she's not the only one zeroing in on Peter. When assassins strike, the two of them are thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse where the only hope for survival is finding the artifact before the killers find them. Tinkering away in his basement laboratory, former CDC virologist R. K. Brisling receives an urgent phone call. The vice president of the United States is dead, and Congress wants to know why. Dragged out of semi-retirement to investigate, Brisling returns to the CDC in Atlanta, where he confronts his tragic past and a looming viral outbreak beyond his wildest fears. When Brisling traces the outbreak to its unlikely source, he uncovers an astonishing link between the virus, the artifact and the ancient prophecy--a link that could shape the future of human civilization. _____________________________ Here's what others are saying about ON EARTH'S ALTAR: "... This is definitely one of the best books I've ever read on WP!" -- @linahanson, Wattpad Ambassador "Intelligent, mysterious, beautifully written ..." -- @Megerah111 "Very Dan Brown like ... I've read all of his novels. For storytelling, attention to research, and writing style, I'd put [G. F. Berntsen's] writing on par with his." -- @elmerseward

[Action 25 on wattpad] [#1 in organized crime on amazon] [The first book in the guarded secrets series] Life can change in a matter of seconds. Sara Night lost her family three years ago in a car crash. She tried to continue living a normal life, going to school, spending time with friends, and even trying to be a part of the family that took her in. She had almost gotten the hang of it, and moved past the suicide attempt, almost. Then she was torn away from her new family, her old life, and thrown into a world of guns, knifes, criminals, and where every mistake could get her killed. She's needed for what seems like an easy in-then-out mission. That is until she gets caught and has to form an uneasy alliance with a cartel member to escape, which reveals that her family's car crash wasn't an accident after all. Is her new life worth more to her than revenge or will she die trying to figure out why her family was targeted?

While investigating the chilling deaths of three teenage girls in the remote town of Briarwood, Detective Evan O'Riley is drawn into the unsolved mysteries of a notorious 1960s serial killer. Three sixteen-year-old girls have plunged from the roof of their school. The question lingers: did they jump, or were they pushed? Tasked with uncovering the truth, Evan O'Riley-seasoned by years of crime-solving in Riverton-arrives in Briarwood, determined to discover whether he's facing triple homicide or a heartbreaking suicide. As he delves into the case, Evan uncovers unsettling whispers about the town's infamous SAD Killer, whose string of brutal murders left Briarwood haunted-and whose identity was never discovered. Fifty years later, the ghosts of the past resurface as Evan combs through long-buried evidence, tracks down survivors, and seeks out old investigators tied to the original crimes. Driven to find answers for both the present and the past, Evan is relentless in his pursuit of justice. But as old secrets come to light and the investigation intensifies, Evan realizes the SAD Killer's legacy isn't as distant as he believed-the danger may be closer than anyone imagines.

Note: Please refrain from controversial remarks and comments. This story is not written to offend any religion and culture. If you cannot digest it, please leave. I won't be entertaining any biased, harsh, or judgmental views. ............. "They took my freedom I will take their everything" Revenge is a wonderful thing Unless... "So you are satisfied with how things are proceeding for you? You don't crave for more? You don't thirst for the end?" Her smile was tight and guarded as she nodded in affirmation. He just chuckled lowly. My works are the outcome of my wild and roller-coaster crazy imagination that I nurtured with dedication and great love. I hold all the rights under my name and by all laws. So think before trying to copy/paste and plagiarism. Cheating doesn't sit well with me and I am not generous with forgiveness. Happy Reading :)

Alianna Winter thought her detecting days were over when she solved the case of the Merryweather Jewel Thefts. But never had she ever been so wrong. An innocent visit to the country village of Lesser Farthing twists into one of the most dangerous investigations Allie has faces so far. Two apparent suicides-but neither ringing entirely true. And the murderer will do anything to cover his tracks... -The third book in the Alianna Winter series. Her earlier cases: 1.Death At Scarlet Leaf 2. The Merryweather Jewel Thefts Her later cases: 4.Murder Is At Hand 5. The Incident Concerning The Alsatian Dog 6. At The Plaza Majestic 7.Madame Juror 8.A Murder Shall Commence 9.The Impossible Poisoning 10.The Final Endgame The Toby Smart Spin-offs: What Makes A Detective What Breaks A Detective

Fashionista Cheline Morgan's life is turned upside down following the discovery of a corpse outside the building where her best friend lives. After coming to terms with the death, Cheline attempts to solve the mysterious circumstances surrounding it, while her best friend appears more guilty by the minute. Will she find the murderer before her BFF ends up in jail or worse...dead? Cover by the incredibly talented @x_Luminous_x.

Adele knows she witnessed a murder - what she doesn't know is just how personal it is. ***** A girl was brutally murdered in the basement of a sorority house in spring 2011. Adele Theroux thinks she saw the killer - and the killer definitely saw her. What she doesn't know is why this all happened and who this guy is. As she tries to solve the mystery from a distance while in witness protection, the connections keep getting weirder and more personal. Might she be able to relate to the killer in a way that no one else can? And what does that mean about her own psyche? *2019 Watty Award for Mystery/Thriller* [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]] Cover designed by April Alforque

Kayleigh went to Beaumont Academy to start over, not to solve a cold-case murder.

"Oh, look, we're back home! You'll be a lamb for me now, right? Unless you'd like a bullet in that pretty little head of yours, I'd suggest you do as I say." "Starving. I've been starving for so long that I don't even care how I get it. I just want it, I need to know someone needs me." // Young Acacia finds herself kidnapped by the murderous son of a famous sociopath. How will she manage to survive the violent outbursts and mental torture?

"Soothe the devils in my head, love me to my death." In which a psychiatrist gets kidnapped by a serial killer, only to lose her mind.

Ever since I was a little girl, I'd watched those of age walk off into the woods. Each one of them wore the finest of silks, adorned with jewels, hoping to please the moon goddess. Why, you may be asking. That's all because of our village tradition. As my birthday nears, I fear the day I'll be sent out into those woods. But what will happen if my heart pulls me towards it when my mind pushes me away?

Demons always has the same hair color. Black. It represents our being, the pitch black hair... ...but I was different. For as long as I can remember, I had this since birth. This accursed white hair that made them look at me in disgust. The other demons were ashamed of me, shunned me, imprisoned me, sent me to the human world to be a slave. I had lost all hope that I would escape from the hands of humans. but... He appeared before me. He had the appearance that all demons strive to be. A pitch black hair, shiny red eyes that turns to purple pink as soon as his demon side comes out. He had a smile on his face, looking down on my pitiful form. I thought for a second that he would kill me. But instead of doing so, he held out his hands to me. He saved me, took me out in that pungent room. Then, he brought me to a boy that I will come to call my Master with pride and honor as a rare kind of demon.

After enduring the monsters rampage for too long, the humans decided it was the last straw after witnessing Godzilla's recent attack. The humans attempts to destroy Monster Island with a nuclear warhead in hopes of destroying all the monsters, but their actions only attracted the attention of the Vortak empire, who plans to invade the planet with an army of monsters. Can the humans and the monsters put aside their dispute and work together or will this be the end?

When Amanda was diagnosed with a reproductive disorder that was yet to be researched, she never expected to get pregnant in the strangest way possible carrying the most extraordinary child in her womb. Having an IQ of 290, which was even higher than highest ever recorded, Adam a twenty-year-old is going to set foot into the Savant University of Sciences, the best of its kind in the entire country of Pairan. What's extraordinary about him is his ability to read minds with the only condition needing to be fulfilled is that he have eye contact with them. What will happen when a series of mysteries and the buried past are unmasked to only bring up more secrets. What he doesn't know is, not every secret is a healthy one. This book is being put on hold for a while. The story is being modified and reconstructed.

"Love isn't a game. You can't just waltz back into someone's life after breaking their heart and expect them to love you back. You can't play with someone's feelings, say three cheesy lines and expect them to forgive you for years worth of pain. Saying that you love them isn't enough." "Then what's enough? What do I have to do to get you back? I need you, Nazia. I really do." ~ Years ago, Nazia had her heart broken by the man she loved most. She switched her life around from that moment onwards. Her cherry chapstick became a vivd red, her sweet personality hidden by sarcasm and she switched out her cheerful closet for a more goth theme. On top of all that, she met Kabir. Comparing Kabir to Abeer was like comparing sweets to poison. Kabir was amazing with his sweet jokes, cheesy pick up lines and lazy personality. Her fiancé has made her fall heads over heels for him, helping her out of the sadness and aloofness that she once had. But now, her happiness is slowly breaking down as Abeer comes back to her life. He's determined to call Nazia his again - and he'll stop at no lengths to do it. In the war of hearts, lust and love, who will win?

13+ "Sharna Davis, Detective Sharna Davis. Remember that name well, Detective" Sharna Davis is a young ambitious Detective trying to begin her career, she doesn't stop till she gets what she wants. After 2 whole years, she is sick of her boss and boring job at the police station, so she decides to quit and become a private detective. She has always dreamt of becoming a detective and achieving justice ever since her father's mysterious death as a child. Through out the story she will be going through different crimes in which some will be long like 5 chapters while others would be short like 2 or 3 chapters leading to the final case, the death of her father.

One year ago, Alex was murdered. His death was the work of a serial killer who has plagued the town of Eventide on the same night every year - Halloween night. Nicknamed the Grim Reaper, he terrorizes the locals, by going off on a planned killing spree each year. Now, Thomas Burton, Alex's friend, wants to avenge his death. In plotting the Reaper's downfall, he finds himself brought closer to the killer than he could've possibly imagined. Following the unraveling of a sordid secret in the town's past, Thomas comes to realize he has to make the ultimate sacrifice to stop The Reaper once and for all.

Life of a teenager portrayed in an unprecedented fabulous fashion with passion . She is definitely your average teen with a bundle of wishes and oodle of dreams which she aspires to materialise . But the tidal turn of events in this story comes at this juncture when she completes her secondary scholastic education and looks forward for a wonderful Uni life filled with so many excitement, frolic , adventure and laughter. Sometimes life isn't kind enough to shower what we deserve or expect of it. Life is just awesome enough to bestow us with its uncanny unexpected twists in every mode of life. And pearl's life isnt any different and turns out to be one such unanticipated encounter that fate and destiny had in stored for her in their own twisted and shenanigan way. Come and explore the world and Odyssey of Pearl an Indian girl who has patriotism imbibed in every single fibre of her being. Rank-#1 in adventure. Highest rank- #2 in adventure

These nights are harder to pay with a shift, when it all comes down to snitchy nights. So was Bryce, a smart and remarkable man who was out to stop a crime to bring justice, but his job was not as it seems to be as replicated. He was known for doing this personality because of his psychologic issues that makes him turning weird. As it turns midnight, he and his partners were out for an uncertain defiance to remain as the darkest heroes of the society. He's in the middle of the conviction with his foes. Doing these impossible jobs does suit him and it was as if these issues come up in his mind, he must be very sneaky. This prominence, he embarks on a mission to investigate and uncover the truth behind a wanted person responsible for the kidnapped army and the military hijacking incident. Not a word, not a voice, he is ready to fall into the depths of turpitude. Fun Facts: - This book's impressive ranking were in the sacrifices, which ranked to one of the highest. - It's a spin-off of the Union, a series of my OC universe, where I create various lores of my OCs.