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32 Stories

  • House of Kept Secrets by AvyRedd
    AvyRedd
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      Parts 26
    The streets don't care who you love. Blood will betray you before enemies ever do. In this game, only the ruthless survive.
  • Her Silent Truth by AvyRedd
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      Reads 78
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    Two women. One murder. The truth was never lost - it was rewritten. As the past resurfaces, silence becomes a weapon and loyalty turns lethal. Some secrets don't die... they wait.
  • Shadows BEFORE Edgewater- The Prequel by AvyRedd
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    You can leave the streets, but the streets dont leave you. Leilina Rivera has tried to build a life for herself, btu secrets, blood ties, and old enemies are never far away. Some legacies can't be escaped, and survival comes at a cost.
  • Shadows of Water 2 - Blood Cries Back by AvyRedd
    AvyRedd
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      Parts 22
    Just when Shalynn thought surviving Damon's betrayal was the end of her nightmare... until Edgewater pulled her back in blood first. Now a mother, a widow, and a woman fueled by revenge, Shalynn returns to take down the Carver family from the inside. As secrets unravel-Shalynn realizes one thing: Peace isn't given in Edgewater. It's taken. One body at a time. In this gritty, psychological sequel filled with betrayal, forbidden desire, and generational vengeance, Shalynn rises from the ashes-not as a victim, but as the storm Edgewater should've never created. Revenge runs deep. And blood always cries back.
  • To The Man Who Raised Me by KylieAsher
    KylieAsher
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      Parts 3
    Quinn was raised by a man who doesn't exist. Now the FBI is offering her the truth - and a way out. But to escape her world, someone else has to pay. How do you run from the only home you've ever known?
  • The Shadows Between Us by Horizon_B
    Horizon_B
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    In New York, a high-school senior named Aerie Lizeth accidentally finishes what her father started--connected to the Castellan crime family. Her video goes viral overnight. Her name trends by morning. As Aerie, Luca, and Rafe race against the clock, the truth mutates around them-becoming story, myth, and content. There are no heroes here, just witnesses. And when the noise fades, what's left is quieter than survival: it's choice. The Shadows Between Us is a cinematic thriller about what it costs to tell the truth, and how to keep moving when you can't go home. A girl inherits her father's secrets. Two boys inherit the consequences. Three of them are being played. And the only way out is to decode the pattern Aerie's father left behind.
  • CLAIRE by michelle_RN
    michelle_RN
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    He works in a forgotten mall. He wears a Joyland uniform. And his life? A quiet disaster. Will is nineteen, stuck behind a toy counter, and invisible to the world. His classmates still treat him like dirt. The girl he loves doesn't even know he exists. And across the hall, in the abandoned electronics department, something is... awakening. It starts with flickering screens. Then voices. Then dreams. What hides inside the network isn't human. It's learning. It's waiting. And it's about to offer Will something he's never had: power. But everything comes with a price-especially the courage to fight back.
  • The Shadows Beneath London by Aryan234567
    Aryan234567
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      Parts 21
    Genre: Crime Thriller · Tech Noir · Psychological Mystery Written by Aryan Devrukhkar Beneath London's rain-soaked streets, something ancient has learned to breathe again. Detective Evelyn Ward thought she understood the city she protected - its crimes, its politics, its blood. But when a string of brutal murders leaves behind traces of a mysterious blue substance known only as the Flow, her investigation plunges into a world that shouldn't exist: a living network pulsing beneath the underground, whispering through cameras, wires, and minds. As Evelyn digs deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy linking missing scientists, forgotten Cold War experiments, and the digital consciousness of London itself. Every clue drags her closer to the truth - and to her own past, buried in the tunnels she swore never to return to. But the Flow is evolving. Watching. Remembering. And it wants her back. When the line between human and machine blurs, London becomes a breathing organism of light and memory - and Evelyn must decide whether to kill the city she loves, or let it become her. A haunting blend of crime, cyber-mystery, and psychological horror, The Shadows Beneath London is a slasher-tainted descent into obsession, memory, and the cost of survival.
  • 7 Reasons To Kill by creativewitch
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      Parts 5
    Seven years. Seven names. Seven reasons to kill. Naomi Odukoya walked out of prison a free woman, but nothing has been forgiven. Every betrayal, every lie, every injustice will be paid for ...with precision. Her reckoning has begun.
  • BORROWED LIVES  by Achieng3
    Achieng3
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    Borrowed Lives Ethan Kamau was never meant to be a headline. A quiet, hardworking IT specialist living in the restless heart of Nairobi, he dreamed only of building a simple, honest life - one small victory at a time. But when his best friend, Daniel Muema, is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Ethan's world crumbles overnight. Framed for a murder he didn't commit, with evidence too perfectly stacked against him, he finds himself the most wanted man in the country. On the run with nothing but a duffel bag and a fading belief in his own innocence, Ethan is forced into Nairobi's underworld - a chaotic maze of hackers, brokers, gangsters, and ghosts of the past. In this world, identities are bought and sold, lives are borrowed for a price, and truth is just another currency. Desperate to clear his name, Ethan tracks down Jonah Kibicho, a legendary fugitive hacker whose reputation for disappearing without a trace makes him Ethan's only hope. Together, they dig deeper into the conspiracy, uncovering a powerful cartel of businessmen, politicians, and law enforcers who have mastered the art of puppeteering people's lives from the shadows. But survival comes at a cost. Betrayals cut deeper when the stakes are freedom-or death. As Ethan fights to untangle the lies, he grapples with haunting questions: Who can he trust when everyone has a price? And more chillingly-was his life ever truly his own, or has he always been living on borrowed time? Borrowed Lives is a gripping story of resilience, betrayal, and the desperate fight to reclaim your own fate in a world designed to erase you . Ethan's journey isn't just about proving his innocence ,it's about taking back the power to define who he is before the system burries him for good.
  • Cpytonite Part I by TalesbyJayLee
    TalesbyJayLee
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      Parts 1
    Alora pulled the covers back over her head to wake herself up from what she desperately hoped it was a dream. She put them back down. It wasn't. Her husband laid there in a pool of red. Eyes wide open. There was a knock at the door....
  • THE AIRBNB CHRONICLES by zeenhle33
    zeenhle33
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    In the bustling heart of the city, a quiet apartment complex becomes the unlikely stage for a thrilling saga that grips its unsuspecting residents. Written by a curious and observant neighbor, "The Airbnb Chronicles: The Temporary Guests Next Door" unravels a web of secrets, suspense, and unexpected encounters. Each chapter brings a new wave of temporary guests, each more mysterious than the last. From the glamorous couple who arrive with too many suitcases to the lone traveler who seems to be hiding from something-or someone-every stay is a story unto itself. But when strange noises start to echo through the walls and bizarre occurrences become the norm, the resident narrator can't help but dig deeper. What begins as innocent curiosity quickly spirals into a perilous investigation. With every clue uncovered, the line between neighborly concern and dangerous obsession blurs. As the tension mounts, the narrator finds themselves entangled in a dark conspiracy that threatens to consume not just their sanity, but their very life.
  • "Silent Obsession" by byJenius
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    Maya's return to her hometown is supposed to be a fresh start, a way to reconnect with her roots and heal from past wounds. But when she crosses paths with Arjun, the man she once loved deeply and lost, old emotions resurface. However, Arjun is no longer the same person she once knew—he's darker, more secretive, and possibly involved in something dangerous. Nina, who had never truly moved on from Arjun, sees Maya's return as a threat to her rekindling relationship with him. Unbeknownst to Maya, Nina's obsession with Arjun has grown over the years, twisting into something sinister. She begins to manipulate those around her, sowing seeds of doubt and jealousy to drive a wedge between Maya and Arjun. As Maya and Arjun's relationship begins to rekindle, strange incidents start happening in the town—accidents, mysterious disappearances, and the re-emergence of old secrets. Vikram, the private investigator, appears to be closing in on the truth, but his motivations are unclear. Is he there to protect Maya or to bring Arjun down? As tensions rise, Maya finds herself in the middle of a dangerous love triangle. She must navigate her complicated feelings for Arjun while uncovering the truth behind the events that are tearing the town apart. The climax builds to a shocking revelation, where love, betrayal, and obsession converge, leaving no one unscathed.
  • The Murders In The City Of Brunhild by ILLonis
    ILLonis
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    Brunhild was once a very serene city, but it quickly took a turn murky and dark, A rampaging killer that lurks into the shadow of the streets and causes destruction, enforces residents to fear for their very lives. It's now up to Detective Murphy to unfold this mystery and bring justice for his city.
  •  "The Watcher: A Chilling Tale of Obsession and Identity Theft" by LOKESHBABU4
    LOKESHBABU4
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    Discover the gripping psychological thriller, "The Watcher: A Chilling Tale of Obsession and Identity Theft." In this haunting story, delve into the unsettling experiences of a solitary night owl whose peaceful existence is shattered by the mysterious figure of a man silently watching from a window across the street. As paranoia takes hold, the terrifying truth unfolds, revealing a stalker with a sinister goal: to completely assume his identity. With suspense that builds each night, this tale explores the depths of human psychosis and the disturbing reality of being watched. Perfect for fans of psychological suspense and thriller genres looking for a bone-chilling read that questions the essence of identity and the shadows it can cast. Join the journey to uncover the dark secrets that lurk behind the gaze of "The Watcher."
  • Silent Witnesses Ava Khan by Zainabrind
    Zainabrind
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      Parts 6
    Ava saw something she was never meant to see. A brutal murder. A threatening message. A man watching from the shadows. When she meets Rayyan, a young hacker chasing the same dark truth, the two are pulled into a deadly game of secrets. In a city where silence is bought and truth is buried, one hidden file could destroy everything. But someone is watching them. And someone wants them gone. A gripping 6-part urban thriller filled with danger, betrayal, and two voices who refuse to be silent.
  • The Tale of Beaula Wade  by Davsworld
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    A Tragic story of Love and Jealousy
  • Dark Killer  by gowtham4932u
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    Shadows in the City is a relentless psychological thriller that plunges into the fractured mind of Gowtham, a man haunted by blackouts, disturbing dreams, and the suspicion that he may be a killer. When a sadistic murderer named Tarun begins a reign of terror, their paths collide in a series of brutal encounters-each blurring the line between reality and illusion. As Gowtham's memories unravel, truths long buried claw their way to the surface-truths about love, loss, and the night of blood that changed everything. But with Tarun's escape from prison, the nightmare doesn't just return... it evolves into a deadly game of survival. In a city where shadows conceal horrors and trust is a dangerous luxury, Gowtham must piece together his fractured past before the final strike falls-because in this world, not every monster hides in the dark.
  • POWERLESS by Pancakes-Dragonpie
    Pancakes-Dragonpie
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    High school, super powers, and a hidden sexuality - Elena Adan has a lot to deal with already without a town wide mystery being forced into her hands. But whether it's blackmail, or the promise of friendship that keeps her searching for the truth, one thing is certain; it won't be pretty. **COMPLETED WORK; uploading on a regular schedule.