Yamystery Stories

Breaking a curse isn't easy, especially when your great-great-grandmother was a Victorian witch who spelled her own family. Join 16-year-old Lily Killough on a magical adventure through time to heal ancestral wounds and break the ties that bind in this intergenerational YA mystery. All her life 16-year-old Lily has dreamed of attending the annual Victorian Ball in her hometown of Waxahachie, Texas. When she lands her first job with the company catering the party, Lily gets a glimpse of the opulent event from behind the scenes. As she pokes around the Queen Anne-era Victorian mansion Twin Oaks House, Lily discovers a thrilling secret. The original owner of the property is her great-great-grandmother, a once-powerful matriarch disgraced over accusations of infidelity and witchcraft. With the help of her departed ancestors (and her crush), Lily is transported through time to attempt to right the wrongs of the past. But after revealing the disturbing origins of a generational curse imprisoning her family and their magic, will Lily have the power to break the chains and rewrite history? Only time will tell.... and, unfortunately, the clock is ticking. Lily must solve the mystery and return to the present day before the Victorian Ball is over at the stroke of midnight.

Aubrey Bennett lost her twin brother-and the truth died with him. When a stranger with emerald eyes claims he knew Josh, Aubrey is forced to question everything she thought she knew about her family. A missing father. A hidden past. A letter that was never meant for her. Lucas Miller is trouble-older, secretive, and impossible to trust. But the closer Aubrey gets to the truth, the harder it becomes to walk away from him. Some secrets destroy you. Others change who you love forever.

In the year 2052, it's not love but hate that unites the world. Humanity is unified against the Inborns, an extraterrestrial species with godlike intelligence and abilities whose arrival on earth caused an environmental and biological crisis. Enslaved and despised even by her own Inbornkind, 18-year-old Snofrid Yagami reawakens to the world after having her memories stolen and is certain of only one thing: she will do anything to ensure her freedom. But her resolution is soon tested when the son of a high-ranking human official is murdered and her home city becomes the center of the interspecies war, one that might see the Inborns purged. Desperate to find a way out of the city for herself and her family, Snofrid risks making a deal with the manipulative Inborn Commander, Hadrian, and his brutal cadre of soldiers. Her task is simple: take part in a historic hunt that will bring lifelong wealth and fame to all who survive. Unfortunately, Snofrid's role is one in which survival is rarely seen-the bait.

"Where do you begin if you want to investigate a murder, Bennett?" She asked, the phone pressed against her ears. He didn't ask questions, "The autopsy." * * * The summer before senior year turns out to be everything Sheri never expected when a groom turns up dead at the dress rehearsal for his wedding. Submerged into a dysfunctional world of family secrets and a demanding love triangle, one thing is as clear as day; the killer is walking the same halls as she and lurking in the dark, waiting and watching. Her undoing however would be the one thing she never saw coming, the greatest force of all; Love. * * * Landon Carmichael: he's a douchebag with abandonment issues. choleric 90% of the time but watch out for the tongue of this son of the devil when his sanguine 10% surfaces. perhaps he's the most dangerous in this story. Sheri Abbah: she's insecure and hopelessly codependent. she has only ever been sure of one thing: her feelings for him but that's about to be put to the test. content warning: suicidal thoughts, emotional/psychological issues, family dysfunction, possible trauma. Copyright© 2023 by TheShadyButterfly. TeenFiction/Mystery/Love™

A one shot story for The Mystery Shack contest, about stolen coffee. enjoy reading.

The House of Lost Time is a gothic psychological novel about inheritance, isolation, and the quiet temptation to surrender one's will to something that promises meaning. A story where the true danger is not fear-but comfort.

Parallel story to The Whitmore Files Henry Lawson, young assistant to detective Jonathan Whitmore, is thrust into the shadows of London's underworld when he is kidnapped by a ruthless criminal network. From hidden tunnels to deadly secrets, Henry must rely on his wits and courage to survive-and uncover the truth that could change everything. Parallel to Whitmore's investigation, The Henry Files reveals the story from Henry's perspective, spanning five acts and fifty chapters of danger, betrayal, and discovery.

~vibes of Pretty Little Liars with a dash of One Of Us Is Lying~ Best friends don't keep secrets from each other. Or do they? Rachel and Sarah's lives turn upside down when their best friend, Hannah, befriends the school's queen bitch, Amelia. As the friendship between The Trio sours, they slowly drift apart till Hannah becomes a stranger to them. But one night, Rachel receives a frantic call saying that Hannah's gone missing. With no trace left behind, the police believe that it's just another runaway case. Rachel doesn't believe the police that Hannah ran away. She knows something is up with the 'new friends' that Hannah made. As she begins to uncover the truth behind Hannah's disappearance, Rachel finds herself drawn into the world of dark secrets of Amelia's clique. Digging deeper and deeper, Rachel wonders that maybe some secrets are best kept hidden after all. Highest Rankings: #3 in teenthriller #5 in teenmystery #13 in prettylittleliars Featured on: @StoriesUndiscovered in May 2021 Awards: 🥈2nd Place in The Creativity Awards (Mystery Genre) 🥉3rd Place in The Mint Awards(Teen Fiction Genre) 🥉3rd Place in The Fabulous Feminist Awards (Mystery Genre) 🌟Best Cover Winner in The Fabulous Feminist Awards Copyright © 2019 by Riya S. All rights reserved.

NARomance contest in collaboration with @YARomance @YAMystery @YAFantasy and @NAShortStory

A teenager with absolutely no memory of her past before a terrible car accident slowly comes to realize she didn't have one.

Following an accident she was involved in the year prior, Aria Townsend leaves the one place she finally thought she could call home. She transfers to her parents' old boarding school in hopes of starting over and befriends her shy and lonely roommate only to find herself caught in the middle of a mystery surrounding a missing girl, all while trying to find her way as she navigates through living with students from some of the country's wealthiest families and figuring out a boy with secrets of his own.

In the heart of New York City, Emily Harper, a 28-year-old marketing pro, succumbs to the allure of a mysterious dating app. Unbeknownst to her, this decision sets in motion a tale of enchantment and suspense, where reality and magic intertwine. Summoning a perfect partner with a pink elixir, a rose, and chalk, Emily finds herself captivated by a charming man with secrets hidden beneath his enchanting facade. He doesn't eat, doesn't sleep, and his past remains a puzzle. As the mysterious relationship unfolds, Emily discovers subtle anomalies that hint at a hidden truth. Shadows of uncertainty deepen when she stumbles upon something unexpected. Love and danger entwine, urging her to unravel secrets before the delicate balance between reality and magic shatters. Embark on a spellbinding journey where love intertwines with mystery, and the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. Will Emily unveil the enigma, or will elusive forces sweep her away into the unknown? Explore the mystical secrets of romance and suspense in this intriguing tale, where each revelation sparks a new layer of intrigue.

|| Summer of 1985 || Anthony and Thomas Banks, brothers with scarce in common, must set aside their differences when a corpse is discovered in their new home; in order to not fall back into the clutches of their evil guardian. +++ 12-year-old Anthony Banks is everything his brother is not. Short. Plain. Timid. And not a single ounce of superpowers. However, he's elated when they move in to the home of his dreams this summer: no more bullies and fiery nuns. And no more evil Diselhock. Well, until he finds a corpse embedded in the living room wall. Wrapped in dark, slimy ivy. 16-year-old Thomas Banks has not yet gotten over the arson that had killed his parents five years ago. Not when their guardian Keith Diselhock's been hanging it over his head like the sword of Damocles. But not anymore, at least. He's managed to secure a deal; all they have to do is not cause trouble. Piece of cake, right? With the ghastly corpse in their new home, reemerging friends & foes, and a sinister ice cream truck that keeps the neighbors out of sight, will Tony and Tom live peacefully in this "pristine" neighborhood? Rating: PG (13+) AMBYS 2023 WINNER (SCI-FI) || Featured on many RLs, including @Action's Superheroes RL XD

A small town in Maple Grove, Minnesota is shaken to its core when it's suddenly hit by the losses of two young residents in the same week. 23-year-old Joshua Hart had just started working at the local public school as a high school science teacher. His body was found in the woods behind Autumn Ridge Academy, a local private school, with strangle marks on his neck. His death was ruled a homicide. Just two weeks later, 17-year-old Bonnie Clyde was found dead in a near-frozen lake behind her private school, Autumn Ridge Academy. Although she was quiet and a loner, her death caused commotion in the small town due to the timing and her family's significance. Despite numerous accusations of her visiting alcoholic uncle, her death was ruled a suicide. Vivienne Morgan watches her town's problems from the side. As a classmate of Bonnie's, she can't help but be more curious about the recent deaths, especially if a murderer is roaming the town. She also sympathizes with Bianca Clyde, Bonnie Clyde's twin sister, as a twin herself. But as secrets unfold, and stories get told, it becomes evident that everyone has secrets, some more than others.

WHEN A BELOVED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IS FOUND DEAD, A GROUP OF TEENAGERS MUST NAVIGATE THEIR COMPLICATED WEB OF RELATIONSHIPS AND ALLIANCES TO UNCOVER THE TRUTH. BUT AS SECRETS AND LIES BEGIN TO SURFACE, IT BECOMES CLEAR THAT ONE OF THEM IS HIDING SOMETHING. CAN THEY SOLVE THE MURDER BEFORE THE KILLER STRIKES AGAIN?

Ever heard of Cluedo? How about an interactive Wattpad version of Cluedo? @InteractiveStory and @YAMystery are proud to present 'Who Dunnit'. Like with regular Cluedo, your aim is to work out which of the given suspects is the murderer. One high school movie night. One murder. Six suspects. Put on your thinking hats (toss in a bowtie for that extra classy look), grab your magnifying glass, and get to solving the case! The story starts on the 8th June.

*Complete* Short Story for YAMystery Contest Who stole the chocolate? Or was it stolen in the first place? Read to find out ;) ******************** >>UPDATE: Winner of the YAMystery Short Story Contest!! [June 14th, 2020] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This story is mine so, do NOT copy it or plagiarize it.

Book two of The Shifter series. Cannot be read as a stand alone. After Lynda was kidnapped and a fire destroyed most of their childhood home, Rose is thrown into a generation long war between shifters and vampires. At first Rose is more focused on finding her sister than on the war. When she finds her sister, a person she was hoping to never see again shows up. Now Rose is wanting this war to end as fast as possible. Will Rose be able to stop the war with a peace treaty, or will she be so focused on revenge that she'll risk destroying everything to avenge the lives that have been lost in the war and herself in the process? Will Emmett and Lynda be able to help Rose make the right decision that will benefit everyone? There's only one way to find out. Warning: this book has mildish language, some violence, some sexual scenes, and slightly depressing thoughts.

Cannibaltown is not exactly what you expect, but it's no less than your imagination either. Calm, peaceful, friendly, "chocoholic". But what happens when you find out there's a "chocolate" thief on the loose of murders? Being the detective of the town, it's now upto Eiliyah and her team to catch the criminal and solve the mystery.

"r. p. if you forget" When she wakes up in the hospital with no memories of who she is, Elainne has no idea what to expect from her life. Fortunately for her, everything seems just perfect: her parents care about her a lot, and all of her classmates support her. But that still doesn't explain how she got kidnapped and lost her memories. Or that strange tattoo that pushes her to start her own investigation. From hidden notes to looking for clues on her bookshelf, Elainne realizes there's much more to her amnesia than she initially thought. As the perfect facade starts to fall apart, and everyone around her shows a different face every day, she will have to work quickly to recover her memories. Because someone made them lock themselves up inside her brain. And they will make sure she doesn't get them back. ⁂ PUBLISHED: 9/9/2022 COMPLETED: 10/23/2022 Word count: 24.6K Cover made by @ninaisawip #1 in yamystery - 9/13/2022 #1 in yathriller - 9/15/2022 #198 in ya - 10/24/2022 #143 in amnesia - 10/24/2022 #318 in mystery-thriller 10/26/2022