half-empty pack of cigarettes

Reads 48
Votes 3
Parts 1
Time 48m

Reads 48
Votes 3
Parts 1
Time 48m

Mature

blackandwhite cigarettes conspiracy crime dark detective jazz murder mystery night noir revenge stealth

As slow noir jazz plays in the background of a cigarette smoke filled room, detective Axel Nash tells a story of why this already terribly dark night seems so much darker than usual.All Rights Reserved

blackandwhite cigarettes conspiracy crime dark detective jazz murder mystery night noir revenge stealth

Table of contents

A half-empty pack of cigarettes
Tue, Nov 24, 2020

1 part

A half-empty pack of cigarettes
Tue, Nov 24, 2020

Content Guidelines

You may also like

In the remote woods of Woodberry, something dark and ancient has awakened. Detective Marcus Black, used to solving complex cases, takes on the investigation of a missing young woman and an independent filmmaker, unaware that he's crossed a dangerous threshold. What starts as a simple search quickly turns into a descent into the inexplicable: a town shrouded in fog, dark cults, and symbols that seem to come alive. As Marcus follows the trail, reality begins to distort, and his perceptions blur. The Great Spiral, an enigmatic symbol, intertwines with every clue, ensnaring the detective in a psychological horror maze from which there may be no escape. Shadows lurk, whispers grow louder, and the line between real and illusion starts to fade. This is a story of mystery, terror, and tension, where each answer only leads to more questions. In Woodberry, nothing is as it seems, and Marcus must confront forces that challenge his logic and sanity, plunging him into a dark abyss that threatens to consume him entirely.

In the grimy, fog-laden streets of Victorian London, a young girl named Mayla who is down on her luck receives an unexpected offer from Adam Clarke after she miraculously saves his wife, Monica. Grateful and intrigued by her skills, Adam offers her a life-changing opportunity to become a forensic scientist under his tutelage. Eager to escape her dire circumstances, she accepts. Under Adam's mentorship, she quickly adapts to her new role, unraveling complex cases and earning a reputation for her keen intellect and intuition. However, as she delves deeper into her work, she begins to notice unsettling patterns. The cases she investigates seem inexplicably connected, all pointing back to Adam and her newfound allies. Haunted by suspicion, she embarks on a covert investigation of those around her, determined to uncover the truth. Balancing her secret quest with her professional duties, she navigates a web of intrigue and deception, all while maintaining the façade of a dedicated forensic scientist. As she digs deeper, she realizes that uncovering the truth may come at a perilous cost, both to her career and her life.

A simple murder turns into a nightmare for one, cynical man. When a private detective is hired to solve a single killing, he is quickly thrown into a world of betrayal, lies and deceit. On the run from the past and what is to occur, Erasmus Levitt quickly finds out that diving too deep into one thing can have its consequences. With nothing adding up, he is put against the clock and must fight to avoid his brutal fate.

2nd February 2004, SHAH KINGDOM, COUNTRY OF LIGHT, 3:00 am, Three cops were pursuing a escaped killer in the woods, "Call for backup", the head officer said anxiously, his hands were shaking, "already did", second in command officer said, he was focused,"sir, swords are more effective against him, we can't defeat him with magic alone", second in command said to the head officer,"You too junior", second in command said to newly joined officer, Junior shook his head and said,"yes, sir", Straight ahead they saw a blue light, they slowly moved towards the light and saw the killer, the killer was holding a Katana straight up and he was in attack pose and glare at the officers, The head officer couldn't handle the killer's glare and turned back and ran, second in the command officer held his sword tightly and junior officer was scared, his legs wouldn't move, he was not even able to think what to do in this kind of situation, The killer rushed towards the officers and second in command officer swing his sword...

Powder And Corruption (Book 1) by AnkitSingh135

A special agent investigates a homicide of a bank manager who was killed inside an elevator of the building where he used to live in a flat with his wife and a son. The investigation leads him to a connection which lies in his past and his personal life. He uncovers a web of lies and is also trailed by a powerful and shadowy figure of the town who has a strong link with a notorious and wanted drug lord of the town who is usually identified by a codeword. A case of a failed drug bust also came into the limelight when a private detective is hired by a mysterious woman to investigate the death of her husband who was an Anti Narcotics officer and was working undercover to uncover a conspiracy.

They Always End Up Dead by ProximaCentauri101

When we arrived, I noticed that there was a light on in Taimane's bedroom that was definitely not on when we left. Taimane saw it too, but didn't think much of it. It was strange of her not to notice little things like that, and even weirder that if she did notice it, she knew why it was still on. It was that night that everything changed for Deimante Alexander. The young murder detective needs to learn how to cope with grief, love and several cases of life and death, and she needs to learn fast. But just when she has control over her world, it starts shifting.

Suspect Number Five | ONC 2023 by SpruceWolf

Tristan Young is, by all logical conclusions, a failure. His dream career of private investigation has left him with nothing but debt and an empty office. So when a mysterious phone call makes him a grand promise of fame and success, the decision to accept is simple. There is only one price for his ambition: one night in the local manor, and one dinner with five strangers. Easy enough. Until, sometime in the dark, the price turns bloody. With one of the party's attendees now dead and no other suspects but the remaining five, they are all thrust deep into a murder case riddled with secrets. For Tristan, it should be his fantasy come true; he finally has a puzzle to solve and a chance to put his skills to use. But the games in his head never placed himself as a puzzle piece. The game becomes a race. He has to clear his name and win what he was promised before it's too late. -♧- Written for the Open Novella Contest 2023, using prompt 49. -- ONC Shortlister -- [cover art by the amazing @-aceospades-]

So What? I love a cop. (sequel to Cop loving me? code 10-0) by sosodef1991

From out of nowhere I hear a gunshot. I jump slightly but turn to look at Roy and I look in shock as I see him falling down to the ground. Before I can even do or say anything. I feel a burning sensation above my ear and I fall down to the ground. As I'm lying there, I feel hot liquid running my face and into my ear. There's also this loud ringing sound in my ear. I look up into the sky and see the stars blurring from my vision and everything is turning white. What was once white, is now turning black... Sequel to cop loving me? Code 10-0

The silence in the mist

In the remote woods of Woodberry, something dark and ancient has awakened. Detective Marcus Black, used to solving complex cases, takes on the investigation of a missing young woman and an independent filmmaker, unaware that he's crossed a dangerous threshold. What starts as a simple search quickly turns into a descent into the inexplicable: a town shrouded in fog, dark cults, and symbols that seem to come alive. As Marcus follows the trail, reality begins to distort, and his perceptions blur. The Great Spiral, an enigmatic symbol, intertwines with every clue, ensnaring the detective in a psychological horror maze from which there may be no escape. Shadows lurk, whispers grow louder, and the line between real and illusion starts to fade. This is a story of mystery, terror, and tension, where each answer only leads to more questions. In Woodberry, nothing is as it seems, and Marcus must confront forces that challenge his logic and sanity, plunging him into a dark abyss that threatens to consume him entirely.

More details