To catch myself
- Reads 30
- Votes 2
- Parts 16
Ponderay, Idaho, 2002.
A small, forgotten town wrapped in forest and silence. Three brutal murders. One twisted case.
Special Agent Adelaide Winters is a rising star at the FBI-brilliant, ambitious, and obsessed with the darkest corners of the human mind. Sent to investigate a chilling string of killings in rural Idaho, she's determined to prove she's more than just another profiler. She wants to leave a mark.
But she wasn't prepared for Alina Antonova.
A former FSB agent turned FBI consultant, Alina matches Adelaide's sharp intellect and unyielding drive - but her past and motives remain a mystery. What begins as a rivalry between two fierce women soon spirals into something far more complicated: fascination, obsession... attraction.
All Rights Reserved
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Trails Of Blood
Alisa Basak, a journalist in New York City, is known for her infamous investigations in the most dangerous corners of the city, but she looks into a series of murders. The victims have bite marks and are drained from every ounce of blood. The deeper she digs, the more she gets the sense that something else is going on, that there's something feverish hiding, and it might turn her into someone she will no longer recognize. While Alisa investigates, she gets help from two men with an alluring aroma, but behind their facade was a history of violence and truth. There's a vibe that lingers, making her eager to unwrap the truth behind the murders and the mysterious men. Cover by @forthemadonesComplete
Everyone's A Suspect
When young adult, Kayla Saint Francis is found dead at the bottom of a cliff, the whole city of Anchorage, Alaska, goes crazy. It's all over the news, rumors are spreading through the school, and no one seems more interested in finding the cause of death more than Kayla's best friend Alyse Montgomery. When Alyse digs deeper and deeper into the mystery, she gets herself in more and more danger, especially after learning that Kayla's death was no accident. It seems like everyone has something to hide, but who killed Kayla? Will Alyse find out before she herself gets hurt or killed?Complete
UNRAVEL
Love and obsession are rarely what they seem. Love can tether you to the living. Obsession can chain you to the dead. Everyone hides something-even those you thought you knew best. Secrets bury themselves deeper, and trust unravels into suspicion. When she loses the man she believed would be her forever, her world fractures into grief, lies, and unanswered questions. And some answers are more dangerous than the questions themselves. A detective who asks too much. A friend who may know more than they admit. And a truth that could destroy everything. The real question is: how far would you go for what you want most? ⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄ ✎ this is a slow-burn, psychological mystery-thriller, a work of fiction ✎ please note that this story touches lightly on themes of same-gender affection and emotional connection. ✎ technically not proofread thanks for reading! unravel © 2025 TheShinks © all rights reservedComplete
Whispers of the Crimson Shadow
Ever wondered what hides in the shadows of the quietest minds? In a small, unsuspecting town, people start disappearing-first one, then another. At first, it seems random, but every victim has something in common. Each carries a secret so dark, it could ruin their lives... if they were still alive. Meet Eren. The charming barista who remembers your favorite coffee order. The polite neighbor who waters your plants when you're away. The guy everyone trusts. But behind his warm smile is a mind that thrives on chaos and blood-a predator hiding in plain sight. As Detective Mira Lane digs deeper into the cases, her gut tells her there's more to these murders than meets the eye. But how do you catch a killer who knows how to blend in so perfectly? Someone who could be the person you'd least suspect? Dark, twisted, and chillingly personal, "Whispers of the Crimson Shadow" will make you question the faces you trust and the secrets you keep. Care to step into the mind of a monster?Complete
Our Best Mistake || Aaron Hotchner
SSA Josephine Heart has been working at the BAU for a couple of years now and during those years, strong friends have been formed. But after a party at Rossi's mansion, many things will change...Complete
Elementary
When a body is found burned beyond all recognition in Danvers the FBI take notice as it bares starting similarities to the murders of other young women across New England. Special Agent Taylor Andersson is one of the Boston field office's best; smart, unconventional and dedicated. Can she work it out before the body count rises, while fending off the advances of a beautiful brunette. Content Warning: This book deals with the investigation of murder. By its very definition that is violence. Some chapters in the book depict murder. It is a dark thriller and some passages are violent including aspects of torture. The book also depicts past stories of living in an old style asylum. CSA is also detailed in a residential childcare setting. This is not to glorify violence but to point to stages within the plot. There is also scenes of a sexual nature. Derogatory language and discussion of drug misuse. If you are sensitive to any of the above. This story might not be for you.Complete
The Wild Things In The Woods
In the quiet town of Quevre, strange things fester beneath the surface-half-whispered rumors, things that vanish in the night, and secrets that never stay buried long term -until it's too late. Ondina Reyes returns from a stressful school year ready to spend the summer sunbathing by the lake, laughing with her best friends, and maybe finally working up the courage to kiss the girl she's had a crush on for years. But when she discovers the body of Islana Cadwallader-the daughter of one of Quevre's most powerful and feared women-floating dead in the town's lake, Ondina's life takes a sharp, chilling turn. Everyone in Quevre has something to hide. But this? This is murder. And Islana's killer isn't just someone in town... They're someone Ondina knows. And they're not finished.
HELP ME - BAU teenage intern
After a case accidentally becomes intertwined with 16 year old Evangeline in colorado she does them all a favour and solves the case for them. 8 months later they see Evangeline again, except this time she's hacked into the FBI and now has to spend the next two years 'interning' as punishment But becoming more close with the BAU Evangeline doesn't have a choice but to open up, not realising just how close they're getting to her personal life, not realising how close they are to seeing what her life is really like when she goes home at night And with Emily finding out there's a big connection between her and Evie, it might not be what's best with Ian Doyle back 🥇 #1 jenniferjaraeu 🥇 #1 penelopegarcia 🥇 #1 emilyprentiss 🥇 #1 Hotch 🥇 #1 BAU 🥇 #1 profiler 🥇 #1 JJComplete
Cowboy Like Me || Aaron Hotchner
A series of unsolved murders in Rusk County, Texas, has Sheriff Jules Knox at her wit's end as the clues seem to point in different, confusing directions. So, despite her dislike of bureaucrats, she contacts the FBI for help. The case file ends up in SSA Hotchner's desk and after a brief look, he decides that the BAU would consult and keep an eye on it while they work on more urgent cases. Until there is a shift in the case, and the bodies start dropping in a faster rate. Sheriff Knox communicates with Agent Hotchner interrupting him from other cases. He doesn't like her attitude, but decides that it is time for the BAU to fly down to Rusk, Texas. Will the two be able to work alongside each other?Complete
Pull Me Closer || Aaron Hotchner
Hotch x Reader You joined the BAU at a fairly young age, little did you know it would not only become your life but your family. When Jason left you were heartbroken, he was like a father to you. Hotch starts to notice and do little things for you, creating a friendship between the two of you. Falling in love with him wasn't part of the plan, and neither was almost losing everything. I want this to be a slow slow burn but we'll see.Complete
Alisa Basak, a journalist in New York City, is known for her infamous investigations in the most dangerous corners of the city, but she looks into a series of murders. The victims have bite marks and are drained from every ounce of blood. The deeper she digs, the more she gets the sense that something else is going on, that there's something feverish hiding, and it might turn her into someone she will no longer recognize. While Alisa investigates, she gets help from two men with an alluring aroma, but behind their facade was a history of violence and truth. There's a vibe that lingers, making her eager to unwrap the truth behind the murders and the mysterious men. Cover by @forthemadones
More detailsContent Guidelines