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The Hanging Tree

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Her scream pierced the night as his thick, velvety blood spilled onto the overgrown roots of the hanging tree. 
  
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            Every month, five teens are taken to the hanging tree to be punished for their crimes. There is no notice of the time they will be taken, and to society there is no such thing as the hanging tree. Where these teens go is a mystery. 
  
            Until the wrong child gets taken. And she is determined to unveil the scheme once and for all.
  
  © Copyright 2015, Kaylee Everdeen. All Rights Reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever.
  
  [not a hunger games fanfic; cover by worldgirlalways]
  
  | m y s t e r y / t h r i l l e r # 5 3 |All Rights Reserved

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When Blood Speaks by SLampkin

The snow on the mountains of the Jefferson National Park has settled. With her ankles buried deep in slush, Lily leaves her cozy cabin, bow in hand and arrows sticking out of her backpack, for the trees. There is nothing unusual about this hunt. Not until she spots something dark and mysterious underneath an old willow oak. Lily doesn't so much as flinch when her prey arrives. With her sharp eye, she strikes at the right moment, taking down her dinner. As she goes to collect her meat, a shadow catches her attention by the old oak tree-something that will change everything. ------------- Entry for the Open Novella Contest 2019 Suspense Fiction #1 - Winter Sun - 2/8/19: Title Change from HUNTED to WHEN BLOOD SPEAKS - © 2019 Sarah Lampkin Published to Wattpad 01.18.19 Initial Draft - Ongoing - Last Update 03.26.19

Her Terrifying Love by greggerguy

While being chased by her abusive boyfriend, Lyla turns the tables, shoving him into the path of an oncoming car. But rather than calling the police, she and her friend, Jack bury the body deep in the woods. Instead of finishing her senior year in peace, Lyla is horrified to discover that her dead ex has returned for revenge. This genre-bending supernatural thriller weaves elements of murder mystery, romance, high school drama, humor, and, of course, a terrifying ghost story. (Excerpt from "Her Terrifying Love") Jack's chest heaved. "You said he was dead." Lyla inched closer and whispered, "He had no pulse!" "Maybe he was just stunned." "We carried him all that way," she said. "He wasn't breathing." "But maybe he woke up after we left him down there." "Woke up?! His neck was broken." Jack hung his head. He couldn't make sense of this. "I know how this is gonna sound, but..." He choked on his words. "When I went to pick up my car from the body shop yesterday, he was standing across the street. Watching me." "Who was?!" "Keenan. I swear to God." "No way," she asserted. "That's crazy talk. He's dead." "It was him." Jack nodded. "He had a frickin' giant tattoo on his neck." A shiver flashed down Lyla's spine. Jack confirmed what she'd been dreading. He'd been seeing the ghost, too. If you enjoyed "Her Terrifying Love," check out the sequel, "Dirty Secrets." https://www.wattpad.com/822348938-dirty-secrets-prologue

The Bad Boy Next Door (Completed) by toxic_girl2002

Avery quinton, a bad girl that got in trouble, got dettention and didn't give a fuck about anything But they didn't know she's a gang leader and not just of any gang. The 2nd most feared gang alive The royals She's also a street fighter named the white killer and i mean no one knows about that not even her family and she's destined to keep it that way But when she gets kicked out of her 19th school her mom had enough of her so she makes her move to california But then she finds out she moved in next to another gang leader named max cadwell and not just any leader. The most feared gang alive The flaming vipers But what happens when she insults max and beats up the school slut and he becomes suspicious and he becomes even more suspicious when he sees Avery sneaking back in her house late at night with busted fists and he wants to break her walls even if it meant giving up his reputation But as Avery's past reveals and enemies pop up , who can be trusted becomes a big question . As secrets and broken promises become abudunat, avery has to navigate the battlefield of love , family, friends and a couple of gang leaders

Mauled - Book 2 of the Close Call Series (Currently Published On Amazon) by IryshLily

*These books do not have to be read in order. A camping trip, gone seriously wrong. A group of friends are on a camping trip, everything is normal that is until they all lay down for bed. Suddenly they begin to hear strange noises, scared to death they don't even peak outside. Terrified, they lay awake trembling, hoping that whatever it is goes away. Finally the noises stop and they fall asleep, exhausted. The next day, they hurriedly pack up, dying to get out of there. But they stumble upon another group of people, just as desperate as they are to escape. And with them, comes the horrible truth. 3 people were in the hospital, 5 had died from blood loss, and 1 was still missing. Edited by @Telepathyisoverated

Her Saviour [COMPLETE] by crocodiletears_

"The calming sounds of the forest were soon disturbed by an ear piercing scream and shouts for help, but no one was around to save the helpless girl that now lay on the forest floor." Samantha Woods loves summer break. Why? It means more time for adventure and fun! Her passion for photography grows by each passing minute and she decides to help her uncle in his shop - The Photo Story. Her time there adds to her seemingly uneventful holiday, and she makes new friends along the way. Her crazy bunch of friends continue with their usual holiday spirit and she couldn't have asked for anything more. But can she finally have one normal holiday? Apparently not. Nothing ever goes too well for Samantha and she unintentionally puts herself into danger, and her summer break doesn't seem too good any more. - - - Copyright © December 2015. All Rights Reserved. Partly inspired by Sweet Valley University. * Please note that the girl on the cover is not who I picture as Samantha.

His,Hers, Ours | 1 | ✔️ by repunzel0313

NOW PUBLISHED !!! GO GET YOUR COPY NOW!! ALL LINKS IN BIO!!! Xxx ~~~|~|~~~~~~~~ AVAILABLE ON INKITT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ But what I didn't realise was the man walking towards me and put his leather jacket around my shoulders. "You're cold, here." I looked down and stuttered a thank you. He lifted my chin so that I could look him in the eyes. "No need to thank me, angel. Come with me." I couldn't help but blush at him. "O-ok. But don't hurt my daughter please." "Don't worry angel I won't hurt my little princess" What just happened? ---------------------- Everleigh is a 21-year-old single mum from England. She moved to America with her 3-year-old daughter Rose and her 2-year boyfriend Dan. But he beats her and blames her for his unsuccessful business. She does everything to protect her daughter. But that one night, she is saved. That night changes her life, she becomes his angel and Rose his princess... of the one and only Ash Mortimer, the leader of the Dark Snakes. ___________________ A/N I don't own any of the pictures, all credits go to the rightful owners. And this story is subject to copyright so, don't steal my ideas or it could be punishable by law. This story gets better with time so please give it a chance :) {COMPLETED 19/01/18} {under editing} Highest ranking : #1 in romance (19/07/18) #1 in love (26/07/18) #1 in secrets (03/08/18) #6 in action (21/05/18) #3 in adventure (16/08/2018)

Sarah Benadine is Dead by thekitchensinktoo

The year is 1955, and the death of beloved high school junior Sarah Benadine has left the town of Clearwater, Wisconsin reeling. It seems everyone in town has their own suspicions on what happened to the girl. But when Sarah's eleven-year-old neighbor, Shannon, is attacked by an unknown creature in the night, it becomes evident that things are not quite what they seem. Shannon is invited to attend the prestigious school on the outskirts of town and is suddenly swept into a whole new world she is only beginning to understand. As more bad things begin to plague the town of Clearwater, the question everyone wants answered is: What really happened to Sarah Benadine? ***The Fall of Clearwater Book One*** ***Cover by the wonderful @olga_godim***

Beneath The Blackwood Sky | ✓ by moonlxghts__

[SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATTPAD INDIA AWARDS 2021!] [FEATURED ON YA, TEENFICTION, AND YA MYSTERY!] ❝These aren't suicides, but cold-blooded murders cleverly disguised as suicides.❞ +++ Blackwood was always known for its extremely low crime rates, where the only complaints police get are regarding lost cats and petty fights. But as people start disappearing like clockwork, the citizens of Blackwood find themselves in the midst of chaos. With children getting kidnapped, the suicide rates hitting their peak, and nothing being said by the media concerning these matters, the small population of Blackwood find themselves even more scared. Will and Shay are trying to get away from their dark past, reconstructing their lives. But both of them notice a pattern in all the mystifying occurrences. Will, Shay, and their best friends are convinced that the suicides are planned murders. They are determined to reveal the truth and set out to investigate these deaths with the help of their best friends. What is really happening beneath the Blackwood sky?

The Secret (Watty Award Winner) | ✔️ by Monrosey

THANK YOU, Wattpad, for the HQ Love Watty Award! Concept: A mysterious young woman flees from her troubled past only to discover it is impossible to escape THE SECRET that haunts her. *PLEASE NOTE: This story was originally inspired by the movie "Sleeping With the Enemy". * * * * * "I would never, Steven," she promised, turning away from him in an attempt to protect herself. "I know you wouldn't," he screamed. Cupping her chin in his hand, he forced her to look at him. "Because I would kill you." His words hung heavy in the air. Sarah's heart sank into her stomach. No matter how many times she'd heard the menacing phrase, she could never get used to it. It had the same affect on her as the first time he'd thrown the ugly words in her face. The familiar sting of bile rose in her throat, and she knew she would deplete the contents of her stomach once she was locked in the safety of their master bath. 'If I make it through this time,' she agonized. Her biggest fear was that one day he would really lose his temper with her. Who knew what would happen then? *This story is an unedited first draft. Top Ranks: Action #1, Mystery and Thriller #1 *This story contains scenes of abuse and may be disturbing to some readers. While the characters are fictional, domestic violence is a serious issue that many people across the world face. If you or someone you know is the victim of abuse, please seek help immediately. Notice: This document is not authorized for upload or use with artificial intelligence systems or platforms. Any attempt to upload, analyze, or process this content using AI technology is strictly prohibited.

Shattered by CleverDreams

The sun is setting. The moon is rising. The people are sleeping. The monsters are lurking. ~~~ Daniella lived a perfect life in a small town, with her parents and her little sister. Life couldn't be better. But then, Dani finds out her father had been having an affair with someone she has never met. Dani runs from her home, too upset to deal with her family. But when she returns, she finds her family has been brutally murdered. And now, Dani is on the hunt for her family's killer, all while having the same reoccurring nightmare. Will Dani find the killer in time before they strike again? Or will she soon learn the truth about her past, and her future? This book is filled with unthinkable twists and turns that will keep you, the reader, on edge. And hopefully you will find out the secrets buried deep in.... Shattered. Highest Rank: #79 in Mystery/Thriller December 8th 2016 to March 7th 2017. **Quick Note! This was one of the FIRST stories I ever wrote! There will be LOADS of errors, plot holes, and overall strange writing! I'm currently in the process of editing this story, and making it my very best. There will be some shifts/repeated plot points, as the new and edited story is slightly different than the posted one. Please be gentle on me! I'm trying my hardest to make this the best I can for your reading pleasure!!**

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Sarah Benadine is Dead cover

Beneath The Blackwood Sky | ✓ cover

The Secret (Watty Award Winner) | ✔️ cover

Shattered cover

When Blood Speaks

The snow on the mountains of the Jefferson National Park has settled. With her ankles buried deep in slush, Lily leaves her cozy cabin, bow in hand and arrows sticking out of her backpack, for the trees. There is nothing unusual about this hunt. Not until she spots something dark and mysterious underneath an old willow oak. Lily doesn't so much as flinch when her prey arrives. With her sharp eye, she strikes at the right moment, taking down her dinner. As she goes to collect her meat, a shadow catches her attention by the old oak tree-something that will change everything. ------------- Entry for the Open Novella Contest 2019 Suspense Fiction #1 - Winter Sun - 2/8/19: Title Change from HUNTED to WHEN BLOOD SPEAKS - © 2019 Sarah Lampkin Published to Wattpad 01.18.19 Initial Draft - Ongoing - Last Update 03.26.19