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The Shadows We Fear

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**Genre:** Psychological Thriller / Supernatural Mystery

**Description:**

Detective Laura Reynolds is no stranger to unsettling cases, but nothing could prepare her for the mystery surrounding Michael Donovan's death. Found lifeless in his apartment with no apparent cause, Michael's only clues to his demise are two eerie diary entries detailing his growing paranoia and fear of a shadowy figure. As Laura delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers disturbing details: a cryptic note, strange noises in the night, and reports of living shadows-all leading to more questions than answers.

With every step forward, Laura feels the case tightening its grip on her psyche. The more she uncovers about Michael's final days, the more she realizes the same darkness that haunted him may be creeping into her life as well. As the line between reality and paranoia blurs, Laura must confront her deepest fears and unravel a mystery that defies logic-before it consumes her too.

In *The Shadows We Fear*, the past and present collide in a chilling tale where every shadow holds a secret, and some truths are better left in the dark.All Rights Reserved

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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!!**

Ghost Games by the_demented_girl

'If you are reading this then you are Blissfully Unaware of what is Creeping right behind you.'- Unknown. ************************************ "I am not afraid." She said to herself trying to calm her heartbeats. She stood right in front of the dusty glass door. Placing both her hands on it she tried to push the door. For the split of a second she saw a young lady, her hands and face covered in blood, impatiently banging on the door. The wind around her went crazy. She heard random whispers in her head. Rhea was unable to focus on anything around her but the lady. The lady was saying something but for Rhea it felt like some random lips movement. She was scared out of her wits. Then suddenly everything went dead silent. The lady vanished. The whispers and the wind stopped. But then Rhea saw light imprints of blood on the glass door under the dusty layer. ************************************ This book basically contains short horror stories of my own imagination. They may be a bit creepy and weird but that's how the book goes. These stories are short but scary. I hope you'll enjoy them. It's my first book ever so please support it.

Kill me, Heal me by lemonlithz

A suicidal young man on the verge of ending it all, meets a mysterious young woman with a chilling secret ── she's a killer who targets those who've escaped justice. Their lives collide in a whirlwind of danger, desire, and moral gray areas. She's drawn to his vulnerability, seeing a kindred broken spirit, while he's captivated by her lethal confidence and the thrill she brings to his stagnant life. As their twisted connection deepens, they're forced to confront the darkness within themselves and each other. Can two shattered souls find redemption together, or will this will only lead to destruction?

Flytrap | WATTYS 2022 SHORTLIST by MaskedParkers

When men vanish around the city, a young, paraplegic detective takes it upon herself to uncover the truth and soon realizes the culprit might be a lot closer to home than she imagined. **** Barbara Gordon thought her career as a promising young detective ended after she was left crippled in a tragic accident. But when men start disappearing around the city, Barbara is given one more opportunity to fulfill her dream. Convinced her dad's new fiancee is not who she seems, Barbara begins her own investigation and discovers she might be responsible for the recent string of disappearances. But a darker truth lies just below the surface. If this once would-be detective wants to solve the case, then she must accept the help of some even more mysterious--and possibly dangerous--allies. [Wattpad Editors' Picks AUGUST 2021] [Wattys 2021 and 2022 Shortlist] (Cover by @lantea-)

The Night Reporter ✔ by Red_Harvey

Zeke, a reporter with schizo-affective paranoia, gets caught up in a vamp-motivated murder. Zeke's best work is drafted during "medicinal vacations," where he uses his condition to aid his writing process, short term memory be damned. However, the latest "vacation" dubs him a P.O.I. in the murder investigation of Carter (his rival colleague), and he's unsure if his intimacy with her was hallucination or reality. His there-again, gone-again friend August isn't much help, either. Zeke wonders why police don't follow the vamp-attack angle, considering Carter's wounds. The politically-correct vamp culture has rendered him unsympathetic. As the evidence mounts against him, Zeke struggles to use his journalistic skills in an effort to save himself. He discovers everyone else's secrets, including those of his parents and cousin Raffi, somehow intertwine with the investigation. Slowly, Zeke becomes his own worst enemy. *2018 Wattys Short List* *2024 On the Wattpad Action reading list! *On the Wattpad Stars "Star-Powered Thrillers" list!* *On the AntiHeroes Galore "Method in Madness" list!*

He lies on the Jester's Cart by dawnstar999

When a beloved young researcher is found burned alive inside his own office, it triggers a chain of events that shatters the corporate façade of Prosud, the powerful family-run empire he served. Desperate for answers, his grieving girlfriend discovers a hidden maze of forged finances, chilling conspiracies, and a darkness that isn't just metaphorical. As she pieces together coded messages and half-whispered warnings, unsettling visions of her lost love begin haunting her at every turn-visions that speak of vengeance and a demonic presence lurking behind the company's glossy walls. Torn between the all-too-real dangers of ruthless executives and the unearthly secrets pursuing her, she forges an uneasy alliance with a jaded detective. But with shadowy figures closing in and an ancient evil hungering for every last shred of hope, can she uncover her beloved's final secret before the demon takes everything-and everyone-she has left? Prepare for a noir-infused, supernatural thriller of grief, obsession, and a love strong enough to defy the grave. Because in this city, the rain never stops falling... and the dead refuse to rest.

Murder On The Waterway: The Case Of The Kanaima Demon by Demon_Wolf_Detective

"In the heart of bustling, eerie London, a malevolent killer lurks in the shadows, targeting the vulnerable and those with scores to settle. For Detective George Reynolds, his initiation into the area-wide murder task force under the guidance of DS Michael Dalton takes a nightmarish turn. His first case is far from the seamless transition he had hoped for. The horrors they uncover are steeped in the supernatural, as an ancient Kanaima demon, unleashed from an Egyptian relic, wreaks havoc on the city. George is torn between the impending 'blood moon,' heralding his transformation into a werewolf, and the relentless evil that seeks to drench London's streets in blood. Guided by DS Michael Dalton, he must untangle the enigmatic threads connecting the first lifeless body beneath the Union Canal Bridge to a string of gruesome murders. But George soon discovers that the demon not only possesses an unwitting host but also answers to a sadistic puppeteer hungry for revenge. George's initiation into this hidden world is a baptism by fire, plunging him into the grip of his first blood moon and awakening his dormant demon side. Amidst the chaos, he forges a sizzling connection with Ellena Walker, the brilliant forensic pathologist, igniting a second chance at love. Prepare for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of darkness, where love and horror intertwine with a chilling supernatural serial killer case. As George races against time, you won't see the true killer coming until he connects the dots. 'Murder on the Waterway' will keep you guessing, challenging the depths of darkness lurking in the shadows of our very streets."

Little Miss Detective by Theromaticreader22

She's a detective, solving the city's biggest case. He's a murderer, lurker of the dark who's secrets are being brought out to the light. He's willing to do anything to keep himself hidden in the dark, including kill. She uncovers the truth about the ghost- unknown, never caught on camera- hidden for decades. She slowly unwraps his cold layers, revealing a warmth of light hidden beneath decades of death, betrayal and hatred for her kind. He finds her amusing. A/N: This is book 2 of a series I've already started- would definitely recommend reading book one first. Or you might be rather confused at times,plus has major spoilers of the original!! It has foul language, kissing and inappropriate scenes, I wrote this a while ago and there are typos, but I'm not on wattpad much so please don't mind them!

Beneath ✓ by Queen_of_life_Heba

A professor and a detective must pair up to discover the secrets of the bog behind the former's new home. *** The Autopsy of Jane Doe meets Predatory Natures by Amy Goldsmith in this tale of folk terror. Following an incident at her workplace, professor of psychology Raisa Thorne decides to take a sabbatical at her late great-grandmother's house in North Wales which she has only just inherited. She has a history with this place; back when she was six certain things had happened during a fateful summer that claimed the life of her only aunt. Raisa doesn't remember anything about it, save for a lingering sense of unease. But when she discovers a body in the bog behind the house soon after her return, things start to unravel as Raisa experiences a wealth of uncanny phenomenon. Indira Mukherjee is the first coloured police chief in this small Welsh town. No-nonsense and practical, she believes it to be just another murder case when the body in the bog is retrieved. But when strange events happen, some of which get downright bloody, Indira is forced to think beyond the bounds of logic. The two women must team up to find the truth; what is it that lies beneath the bog? *** Cover is made by the awesome @AngeBlancRose.

Whispered Shadows by Laconie1975

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Shattered

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!!