Whodunit Stories

"The Wolf hunts. The Wolf feeds on its prey. But this is different. These killings... He has a goal in mind." Ashford, West Virginia, is drowning in fog-and fear. Midnight howls pierce the mist. A symbol, drawn in blood, violent visions, and an uncanny, terrifying supernatural entity. Something hunts. Something kills. And it's coming for them... whether they're ready or not. Carlos Hernandez expects nothing from his sophomore year. His mom works overtime, leaving him to wrangle his little brother Nico and survive another ordinary day in dreary Ashford. Nothing ever happens here. Nothing exciting. Nothing strange. Until she arrives. Ashley Vale walks into school, and Carlos's world tilts. The darkness he's spent years pretending doesn't exist stirs the moment he meets her eyes-something dangerous, something ancient. Ashley is hiding a secret dark enough to swallow them both... a secret that could leave its mark on everyone

This is the story of six orphans - a woman and five men who have lived together like a family for a long time. Though not related by blood, yet they share that strong bond with each other. Then, one day, it happens. The woman dies, shattering the peace and harmony of their house. Not long after, they come across a mysterious yet intriguing stranger who may want to help them. But, are they really trustworthy? Only time will tell. Excerpt : She didn't mount on the bike. Instead, she stood there holding the helmet. "My mother had warned me about strangers." I looked at her in confusion. "Okay, so?" "So what's your name?" She asked as if a stranger won't be able to say a fake name at all. Smart little kid. "Levi." She nodded. "Levi, hmm." "Now, can we get going, stranger kid?" "Okay," she said and got on my bike. It seemed like she didn't hear what I had called her. I started the bike and rode off. "Wait, did you call me a kid again?" I chuckled. "Took you long enough."

When Aarika Rao, a broke 24-year-old graphic designer, rants on social media about a viral kidnapping case, she never expects the internet to take her seriously- especially not when her sarcastic "theory" accidentally turns out to be 100% true. Overnight, she becomes an online sensation. People start begging her to solve their cheating spouses, stolen pets, missing phones... even a haunted house. To manage the chaos, Aarika reluctantly opens "The Accidental Detective Agency" with her two equally unhinged best friends: Mira - an aspiring actress who can lie better than she can breathe Shanaya - a hacker who claims she's "not hacking, just borrowing information" But the fun ends when a real criminal begins leaving clues specifically for Aarika, challenging her with twisted mysteries she never asked for. As the cases grow darker and the city grows obsessed with her "abilities," Aarika realizes someone is watching her... learning her patterns... and turning her jokes into deadly games. She started this by accident. But escaping it won't be that easy.

Halloween is truly a festive time of year. Spooky stories, haunted houses and vampires that you can't help but thirst over because you're weird like that. That's why Hale Woodsen's inviting you to the Traitre Museum. You know, that weirdly atmospheric place near 86th, the one with the dome ceiling? Yeah. There'll be music. Shadows. Smoke machines. Candlelight that definitely isn't safe. Maybe even a Ouija board or two. Costumes are absolutely mandatory - don't come dressed like a civilian unless you want to be sacrificed mid-party for the aesthetic. For everyone has suffered a tragedy recently, the disappearance of Luca Almirez. For those who don't know (you're living under a rock), the basketballer disappeared a month or two ago, after the biggest game of his life. Nothing's been found about him, and to be honest? We're not sure if there ever will be. He was a best friend, a gifted sportsman, and overall a beloved member of society. Perhaps this is Hale's way of battling the grief. Since, you know, he was Luca's best friend. He's trying just as hard as everyone else to get to the bottom of this. His list of suspects is never ending, from Cady Lovaine to Ruel Cruz, to even Reverie Vale and Leslie Wilde. But they have hunches too, and so the story continues, dangerous and twisted. But that's not everything. If you want to get all the details, let's leave the Halloween party. Let's go to the 2nd of August, where everything began.

She never left Rosewood. She just faded into the background. Jamie Beckett was always the quiet one-Alison's secret, the Liars' shadow, the girl who saw everything and said nothing. But when A comes back with a vengeance, silence won't protect her anymore. As secrets unravel, lies collapse, and old ghosts return, Jamie is pulled deeper into the Liars' world than ever before. She's not just a witness now. She's a piece of the puzzle. Because in Rosewood, even the quiet ones have something to hide

Eleven years ago, Lillian Conoway vanished Now her sister learns the truth never stayed buried When seventeen-year-old Mara Conoway receives a mysterious package filled with files on her sister's disappearance-and nine other missing teens she's thrown into a deadly mystery Honey Hollow has spent decades hiding. The deeper she digs, the stranger things become: a drowned witch whispering through old legends, a cult operating in the shadows, a list of "chosen" teens... and a terrifying power awakening inside Mara herself. Someone took Lillian. Someone is watching Mara. And the quarry is hungry again.

Snow falls over modern day London, softening the noise of the city. Christmas lights glow across the streets, but behind the decorations, fear is rising. A woman has been found dead in Whitechapel, her body arranged with precision and cruelty. The name Jack the Ripper appears in red paint beside her. Days later, a similar killing shocks Essex, and another follows in Edinburgh. Each crime mirrors the first. Each scene shows signs of ritual and planning. The police struggle to contain the panic as rumours spread online about a cult dedicated to finishing what Jack began. Detective Arthur Wren returns from suspension to lead the London investigation. Haunted by his past and obsessed with the original Ripper case, he becomes consumed by the details. In Essex, Inspector Elise Turner fights to hold her community together as another victim is found wrapped like a Christmas gift. In Scotland, Sergeant Callum Briggs faces the coldest winter of his life when a body is discovered inside a frozen church. As the detectives follow separate trails, they uncover evidence linking the crimes to an old letter from 1888 written in ink that has never faded. The killers are not random. They are connected by ancestry, by obsession, and by something older than crime itself. Christmas is coming, and with it comes death.

Upon investigating the murder of a doctor, a detective meets two young women: a burlesque dancer and an Irish immigrant. Despite the former becoming his concubine, he falls instantly in love with the latter. But it's not just their cultural backgrounds that puts the capacity of a romance on thin ice.

Following the birth of her first child, Cordelia Waters suffered from a severe postpartum psychosis. When six months later, her baby goes missing, Cordelia becomes the prime suspect. Cordelia Waters appears to have the perfect life-a thriving career, a loving marriage to Weston, and a spacious home in the suburbs. United in their ambitions, Cordelia and Weston have always agreed on everything, especially on choosing a child-free existence. That harmony shatters when Cordelia unexpectedly learns she is pregnant. While Weston embraces fatherhood with joy, Cordelia's world is upended by the reality she never wanted. ​Six months after the birth of their daughter Emerald, tragedy strikes: Emerald vanishes from her crib without a trace. As the search unfolds, unsettling questions arise. What happened to Emerald? Why does Cordelia struggle to recall the events of that morning? Suspicion builds as Cordelia's story unravels, and Weston fears the worst-that his wife, battling her own instability, may be responsible for the disappearance. ​Facing mounting pressure and desperate to clear her name, Cordelia launches her own investigation into Emerald's disappearance. She knows that proving her innocence is her only hope. But as the authorities dig deeper, long buried secrets resurface, and Cordelia's grip on reality is tested. Soon, everyone-Weston, the police, and even Cordelia herself-begins to question what is true and what is imagined. ​This psychological suspense novel explores motherhood, marriage, memory, and the complexities of mental health, weaving an intense narrative that challenges every assumption Cordelia-and the reader-holds.

When an unexpected invitation to a mysterious soirée arrives, Roger Aberlour faces a dilemma: should he attend a gathering hosted by strangers? As a storm rages outside, the night takes a deadly turn. Roger finds himself determined to unmask a killer lurking in the shadows. * * * * * At Oakwell, a luxurious two-day event brimming with afternoon teas and sumptuous meals promises a sanctuary for its guests. But the atmosphere of elegance shatters when a shocking murder unfolds-a brutal stabbing in the back. Enter Roger, a whiskey-swilling, cigar-smoking unlicensed detective. With only a brief acquaintance with the other guests, he must navigate a web of deceit and hidden agendas to unmask the killer. To catch the killer, he must delve into the minds of those around him and navigate the labyrinth. As tensions rise and the clock ticks down, every secret kept could lead to another victim. In a game where trust is a luxury and danger lurks around every corner, will Roger uncover the truth before it's too late?

London 1923. Charlotte Wynthorpe's socialite circle is being plagued by a rash of diamond burglaries during their wild, drunken parties. Sensing some terrible fun to be had, Charlotte decides on the spur of the moment to investigate. But what she discovers turns out to be anything other than fun and games. Charlotte Wynthorpe first appeared in the Wattpad featured historical novel "Aftermath" as a side character. Now, she gets her own story in cozy mystery form.

At Wimbledon's Centre Court, a legendary commentator collapses mid-broadcast, leaving the BBC reeling and the booth sealed. With rivalries simmering and careers on the line, novelist Liz Denby is drawn into a deadly locked-room mystery where every gesture, word, and silence could be the killer's winning shot.

Some things are worse than murder. All Hoseok wanted to do was sell noodles... 'O T 7 s t o r y 'p l a y w r i g h t 'c r i m e

"Dear Giles, I'm sure you already know what this note is going to say. Please, do find solace in this as it once again means your life is spared, but for many of this next set of guests, they will be scared. Not only for their lives but scared quite literally. I have enclosed some information on the back of this letter. Follow the rules and no harm will come to you or your staff." ~Delightfully yours, the Killer. Once again, Giles the butler finds himself stranded in a mysterious manor with an evil killer. The killer has invited eleven guests including themself to stay a few weeks at Dawson Cove in Devonshire, England. The rules are simple. Each week, one person will die and the other guests have to solve the crime of how they were murdered. They will then make their cases and the game will continue. Until there is only one winner and the killer. This may just be the sickest most vile killer yet and it could be any one of them. Might it be the the inquisitive therapist, the dog trainer, the CEO of a multi-million dollar company, or could it be the definition of a broadway star? Trust no one. Good luck.

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.

Official Sequel To "I Know How You Died"

*Sequel to Diary of the Damned After Nevermore's previous year, a bittersweet ending for all, Wednesday Addams returns to the school despite her family's expectations. There, a stalker and a murder of crows starts yet another mystery. Not only that, but Wednesday learns of a way to bring back the dead....

Turinael (Turi for short) is a smart yet underachieving young elven detective at the Internal Surveys Office. Total staff: two. Parked in a seemingly tedious job, her world is turned upside down when a new case rips the team out of their comfort zone. To her shock she finds herself responsible for preventing a series of assassination attempts aimed at king Thranduil. As the attacks become more dangerous and desperate, Turi must try to stay focused and professional while being drawn in by the great elven king's charms. Love, danger, seduction and mystery abound!

1854, Madurai. Vaani, a blind candle-maker's daughter, can "see" secrets through the flames. When a royal guest is murdered inside the palace, she must uncover the truth hidden in temple walls-before the killer escapes. A tale of fire, faith, and mystery.

One night. One bullet. One wrong name. Ten years after surviving a shooting that left an innocent boy behind bars, Coryn crosses paths with the real shooter-the man she's unknowingly falling in love with. When the truth comes out, both of their lives will be torn apart again... only this time, love might not save them.