Shadows in Plain Sight
- Reads 34
- Votes 6
- Parts 5
MatureOngoing17m
Last published Sat, Aug 9, 2025
In the heart of the city's labyrinthine backstreets, danger lurks in every shadow. Under the cold glow of a lone streetlamp, two figures move with tense precision-Elizabeth Richards, a determined detective with sharp instincts, and Eric Anderson, a forensic pathologist whose quiet loyalty hides a deeper connection to her. The night air is thick with the scent of rain and the pulse of secrets waiting to be uncovered. Somewhere in the darkness, a figure watches... unseen, but not unfelt. Shadows in Plain Sight is a gripping tale of murder, trust, and the fine line between hunter and hunted.
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
Chasing Shadows
Chasing Shadows plunges readers into the heart of a gripping murder mystery that unravels with each twist and turns. When a young woman's lifeless body is discovered in Central Park, the peaceful cityscape is shattered, and the hunt for her killer begins. As detectives delve into the murky depths of her past, they uncover a web of deception, obsession, and hidden desires. The investigation reveals more about the dark secrets lurking behind seemingly ordinary lives with each new clue. This taut thriller tests loyalties, and every shadow hides a potential truth. As the case heats up, the detectives must confront the secrets of the victim and their own vulnerabilities. Chasing Shadow explores the fragility of human nature and the lengths people will go to protect or destroy what they hold dear. With its intricate plot and compelling characters, this novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.Complete
The Crimson Deception
In the quiet coastal town of Blackwood, Maharashtra, a series of brutal murders leaves victims draped in blood-red sarees, a single crimson rose on their chests, and a mysterious tattoo inked onto their wrists. Inspector Adrian Carter, relentless and unyielding, is desperate for a breakthrough. But when forensic sketch artist Eleanor Hayes arrives to assist, she recognizes something chilling-the tattoo is linked to a past she thought she had buried forever. Five years ago, Veer Khanna, the man she once loved, vanished without a trace on the night of a murder that was never solved. Now, whispers echo through Blackwood: "He's back." As Eleanor and Adrian race against time, the lines between past and present, love and deception, truth and lies begin to blur. Each step closer to the killer pulls Eleanor deeper into a mystery that threatens to consume her. And when she finds herself in the crosshairs, she must confront the most terrifying question of all-what if the man she fears most is the only one who can save her? Dark secrets. Twisted games. A love that was never meant to survive. The past is calling. And this time, it won't let go.Complete
When Justice Meets Desire
"Two academic rivals must unravel a corruption case while battling the undeniable chemistry between them." Ava, the confident and stunning blonde law student, is known for her intelligence and charisma that makes her a standout in the faculty. She's always been at the top of her class, excelling in academic competitions and being a social force. But there's one person who competes with her at every turn-Logan, a brooding and intense law student with exceptional skills and a sharp mind. The two are constant academic rivals, constantly competing for the top spot, and their rivalry has made them dislike each other from the start. However, when a high-profile corruption case surfaces, both Ava and Logan are forced to team up in order to solve it. The case involves uncovering corruption within the legal field, requiring them to dig into sensitive areas and connect various pieces of evidence. This new challenge pushes them to work closely together, forcing them to confront not only the case but also their own personal histories and secrets. Logan, who has been burned by betrayal in the past, keeps his walls high and remains distant from others, especially Ava, who he sees as someone who plays the social game too well. On the other hand, Ava struggles to see Logan as more than just a grumpy, distant competitor who keeps everyone at arm's length. But as they collaborate on the case, Ava begins to uncover Logan's hidden vulnerabilities, and Logan starts to see the real, sincere side of Ava that isn't just about winning or looking good. As the case intensifies, they must decide whether to stay true to their personal beliefs and fight for justice or let their growing feelings for each other undermine everything they've worked for. Their rivalry shifts into something far more complicated-an undeniable attraction that neither of them can easily ignore.Complete
Touch the darkness
She sees what the dead can't say. He sees what she tries to hide. Detective Sera Vale hides behind gloves and silence, haunted by a gift she never asked for-the ability to relive the moments of the dead or living through touch. Her new partner, Elias Ward, is all grit and grief, carrying the weight of his sister's unsolved disappearance. When a string of brutal murders leaves behind no clues but lingering echoes, Sera is forced to use her secret to hunt a killer-one who may know exactly what she is. But as the bodies stack higher and the visions pull her deeper, Sera must face not just the dead-but the past she thought she buried. In a city steeped in shadows, two broken souls must learn to trust each other... before the darkness takes them both.Complete
Signed In Blood, Kissed In Fire
When Annika King joked about summoning a boyfriend who wouldn't cheat, she didn't expect him to actually show up-dripping shadows, smelling like smoke, and calling her by name. Kael isn't human. He isn't safe. And according to him, she bound him years ago with a contract she doesn't remember signing. Now, he's here to collect. But the summoning wasn't supposed to happen yet, and Hell wants him back. If they can't claim Kael, they'll take her instead. Her only options? Break the bond and forget him forever... ...or keep him, and burn with him. A dangerous game of obsession, shadows, and stolen hearts begins-because Kael isn't here just to belong to her. He's here to make her his.Complete
Married to my stalker
"He watched me. He followed me. He married me. But I was never supposed to love him back." After surviving a brutal home invasion that stole her childhood and nearly her life, Elara Hayes has spent the last seven years trying to forget. With a dream boutique on the verge of opening and her past seemingly behind her, she's finally starting over. Until the night her boutique burns to the ground. And a man from the shadows steps into the light. Zayne Locke, a cold, enigmatic billionaire, offers her a contract marriage-a solution to her financial ruin in exchange for one year of her life as his wife. What he doesn't tell her? He's the one who saved her that night years ago. And he's been watching her ever since. He claims it was protection. She calls it obsession. But when another stalker emerges-one far more dangerous and unhinged than Zayne-Elara finds herself torn between the man who haunts her and the man who might be the only one who can truly protect her. As the walls close in, dark truths surface, and the line between love and possession blurs, Elara must decide: Can you love the man who watches you in the dark... if he's the only one keeping you alive?Complete
Fiery Chains , Dark Shadows MC (Book 2)
Chloe has always believed that she can only rely on herself, especially when everyone else always leaves. Relationships mean letting someone in and she's not willing to open herself up to that kind of pain, not without some kind of proof that it will last. When the Dark Shadows MC offers her protection from the danger stalking her, Chloe finds herself stuck with the gruff Road Captain, Hawk. He's silent, rude, uncompromising, and she's positive that he can't stand her...but Chloe also can't deny the way her heart races when he sets his steely gaze on her. Hawk learned early not to trust those who were supposed to care for him, finding solace and family among the brothers of the MC who saved him when he was a teen. Watching over Chloe is just supposed to be another way to repay that debt to the club, or so he keeps telling himself. But as the danger surrounding Chloe escalates and the lines blur between them, Hawk faces a choice between remaining guarded and alone, or letting Chloe in. In a world where trust is a rare commodity and danger lurks in every shadow, Chloe and Hawk must confront their deepest fears and decide if love is worth the risk. This story is complete and free to read on Patreon or check out my FB group.Complete
Shadows of Ember and Thorn
A young woman whose mother was murdered by her father-a crime for which he was never punished. Now trapped in his household, she endures his ongoing abuse while growing up in a society plagued by corruption, violence, and despair. Despite her pain, she channels her trauma into action, secretly taking to the streets to protect the vulnerable. Though many see her as a dangerous vigilante, others believe she is the only one brave enough to challenge the darkness consuming their world. In time, she encounters another masked figure fighting for justice in his own way-a mysterious man whose path intertwines with hers. Their alliance is charged with tension, secrecy, and forbidden attraction, blurring the line between vengeance and love. The heroine is Ash Flame, and the enigmatic man she meets is Ryas Thorn. Neither truly knows the other, yet both are bound by scars, shadows, and a shared hunger for redemption. This will be written as a spicy dark romance, exploring themes of trauma, power, desire, and survival in a world where morality is never black and white.
Chasing Shadows plunges readers into the heart of a gripping murder mystery that unravels with each twist and turns. When a young woman's lifeless body is discovered in Central Park, the peaceful cityscape is shattered, and the hunt for her killer begins. As detectives delve into the murky depths of her past, they uncover a web of deception, obsession, and hidden desires. The investigation reveals more about the dark secrets lurking behind seemingly ordinary lives with each new clue. This taut thriller tests loyalties, and every shadow hides a potential truth. As the case heats up, the detectives must confront the secrets of the victim and their own vulnerabilities. Chasing Shadow explores the fragility of human nature and the lengths people will go to protect or destroy what they hold dear. With its intricate plot and compelling characters, this novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
More detailsContent Guidelines