Story cover for The Rostikov Legacy (Malykant Mysteries #1) by CharlotteEnglish
The Rostikov Legacy (Malykant Mysteries #1)
CharlotteEnglish
  • WpView
    Reads 19,420
  • WpVote
    Votes 957
  • WpPart
    Parts 10
  • WpHistory
    Time 2h 9m
  • WpView
    Reads 19,420
  • WpVote
    Votes 957
  • WpPart
    Parts 10
  • WpHistory
    Time 2h 9m
CharlotteEnglish
Complete, First published Feb 15, 2012
darkfantasyfantasyghostsgothichistoricalmysterymurdermurdermysterymysterysupernaturalvictoriandetective
Detective. Judge. Executioner.

In an icy, Victorianesque world, a harsh god rules, and He has one law: a life for a life.

Konrad Savast is the Malykant: detective, judge and executioner in one. It's kill and be killed in Konrad's world, and his unhappy duty to mete out his Master's implacable justice. 

The body of an aristocrat lies in the mist-shrouded reaches of the Bone Forest. Her killer has signed their own death warrant; but first, Konrad must learn who could have wanted the delightful Lady Rostikova dead... 

With a pair of bloodthirsty ghosts to assist him, Konrad will hunt her ladyship's killer the length and breadth of the city - and stop at nothing to finally bring them down. 

Classic murder msytery meets the supernatural in this tale of dark justice, deduction and black magic.
All Rights Reserved
darkfantasyfantasyghostsgothichistoricalmysterymurdermurdermysterymysterysupernaturalvictoriandetective
Table of contents

10 parts

Sign up to add The Rostikov Legacy (Malykant Mysteries #1) to your library and receive updates
or
#66historicalmystery
Content Guidelines
You may also like
The sin in his eyes by a__27f
40 parts Complete Mature
When Serena Holt accepts a position at Vale Enterprises, everyone believes she's a rising professional seeking a fresh start. Only she knows the truth-she's there to uncover the link between the company and her late father's mysterious death. Hidden among files and polished smiles is a name that keeps resurfacing: Clara Vale, the elegant matriarch whose influence still shapes every decision her son makes. Adrian Vale, the CEO, is the embodiment of control-sharp suits, measured words, and a gaze that never reveals what it costs him to stay composed. Working under his command draws Serena into a labyrinth of tension and fascination. He senses the shadows around her, the questions she's too careful to ask, yet he can't look away. Desire and suspicion tangle until neither of them knows where devotion ends and obsession begins. When a member of their church congregation is found dead, Reverend Nathaniel-the pastor who has quietly guided them both-becomes drawn into the investigation. The new murder mirrors the circumstances of Serena's father's death and exposes the dark undercurrent linking faith, family, and power. Every revelation pulls Adrian and Serena closer together, even as it threatens to destroy the fragile trust between them. As secrets surface-old sins, hidden motives, and betrayals buried within the Vale legacy-Serena must decide whether uncovering the truth is worth losing the man she's come to love. And Adrian must confront the one question his faith cannot silence: Can redemption survive when love itself is born of sin?
The Ravenswood Reckoning by GeorgiaCurrie
13 parts Complete Mature
The town of Ravenswood has always had its secrets-whispers of disappearances, strange rituals, and a curse that binds the land in darkness. At the heart of it stands Ravenswood Estate, a decaying monument to a family whose legacy is written in blood. When Elias Ravenswood IV is found murdered in his own home-his body posed in a grotesque ritual, his lips sewn shut with golden thread-Detective Celeste Marlowe is called to unravel the mystery. A seasoned investigator with ghosts of her own, Celeste knows that some cases never truly end. As she steps into the shadowed halls of the Ravenswood Estate, she feels it instantly: this house is not just a crime scene. It's alive. And it's waiting. The deeper she digs, the more the walls seem to close in. The townspeople speak of a family curse, of a reckoning long overdue. The suspects-each with their own secrets-drip with guilt, but something far worse lurks beneath the surface. The clues don't just point to Elias's death; they lead Celeste back to a night long buried in her own past, a night she has no memory of... but one that has never forgotten her. As the bodies start to pile up, Celeste realizes she isn't just hunting a killer-she is part of the story, a thread in a tapestry of death woven long before she was born. Someone has been waiting for her to return. And they won't let her leave. In Ravenswood, the past never dies. It waits.
A Study In Crimson by Ghostkingdrake
7 parts Ongoing Mature
In a city of fog and secrets, some minds are more dangerous than the plots they unravel Gravenhollow is a city where shadows hide more than thieves and liars - they conceal horrors that defy reason. When Doctor John Watson returns home, he's drawn into the orbit of Alistair Thorne: a brilliant, unnervingly precise detective whose intellect borders on the inhuman. Together they confront impossible crimes, alchemical conspiracies, and a hidden underworld steeped in magic and madness. But as they delve deeper, Watson begins to suspect that the darkest mystery of all may be Thorne himself. A Victorian gothic mystery set in a fantasy world of alchemy, arcane science, and shadows. Inspired by Sherlock Holmes. Author's Note: A Study in Crimson is the first entry in The Thorne Case Files - a series of short prequel stories following Alistair Thorne, a Sherlockian detective of peculiar origin, and his companion Dr. John Watson. Originally conceived as a D&D character, Thorne's story reimagines the classic detective archetype through the lens of Victorian gothic fantasy, where alchemy replaces science, and reason grapples with the arcane. New chapters will be posted as they're completed. Reader theories and insights are always welcome
Yanti: Shadows In The Dark by JessicaRose82
20 parts Complete Mature
Kathrynne lives in the village of Yanti, tucked away in the Maltra Mountains. Yanti is a usually peaceful town but it has recently became the feeding grounds of a terrible beast that kills its prey by draining their blood. When Kathrynne finds out the Blood Monster, or the Vér Szörny as the locals call it, has a soft spot for her, she vows to the village who adopted her in as one of their own that she will stop at nothing to keep everyone safe. The threat unfortunately grows from there and it's not long before new Blood Monsters want to claim Kathrynne and her peaceful town, killing everyone who dwells there. Can Kathrynne and the Vér Szörny work together against this new evil or will their differences tear them apart, thus ending the lives of all the innocent town folk? NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!
Cybergate 2027 - A Baldur's Gate 3 / Cyberpunk 2077 Crossover by EricFieldstone
28 parts Complete Mature
Get ready for a cinematic experience! In a Cyberpunk-style alternate version of Baldur's Gate, Astarion Ancunin, a top celebrity and aspiring politician, meets a popular influencer called Shadowheart in a fundraising party. But an unexpected crime soon forces them both into a desperate run for their lives. Meanwhile, corporate enforcer Lae'zel Creche'Kliir and freelance detective Wyll Ravengard are pursuing a slippery serial killer who seems motivated by a dark urge. Includes AI-generated images for fun and inspiration. Disclaimer: we do not own Baldur's Gate 3 or any of the characters. All rights to those belong to Larian Studios and Wizards of the Coast. This story is a work of fanfiction, meant for entertainment only. We're not making a profit from this story.
Forbidden Feast by MissBonnett
35 parts Complete Mature
The beloved prince of vampires, Mathew didn't want a bodyguard, didn't want to fall in love with him, and definitely didn't want to be caught up in a murder spree that started with his parents. Standalone in the Picky Eater series *** Mathew Ventura's blood is a weapon. A single drop, capable of killing the strongest vampire, could be the link to finally solving his parent's murder. Desperate for answers, Mathew leaves home for the first time, but things take a dark turn when he becomes embroiled in a dangerous mystery. Unusual for the average college experience, Mathew faces missing students, a secret society, and a vampire serial killer. Fortunately, his werewolf bodyguard, Jace, steps in to protect him from harm...even though Mathew didn't ask for it. Despite how much Mathew resists, once they're forced to work together, he can't help but fall for the brooding wolf. Mathew must solve the riddle of his existence to love Jace freely, or risk Jace running away in fear of his life. Not that his family would ever let Mathew have him, and like this, Mathew couldn't imagine why Jace would love him, either. Even though it'll kill him, can Mathew leave Jace to save his life?
What We Have Lost by ChrisPenaArrieta
54 parts Complete Mature
In a world where true terror lurks in plain sight, three intertwined fates collide in a frantic hunt for a demon that preys upon innocent girls. 🔪 A man trapped inside his niece's body, forced to protect her from sinister forces closing in. 🔮 A witch gifted with the power to find the lost, facing an evil far darker than she ever imagined. 🚨 A police force hunting a serial killer, only to discover that their worst nightmare is not of this world. When nightmares bleed into reality, how far would you go to reclaim what you love? Dare to cross the line.
The Whispering Shadows by MiguelLagana
1 part Complete
When writer Emily Thorne arrives at the eerie Blackwood Manor to finish her next novel, she expects to uncover the secrets of a forgotten family. But as whispers in the walls grow louder and the shadows close in, Emily realizes she's not just chasing a story-she's living it. Caught between the town's dark past and a vengeful spirit, can she uncover the truth before it's too late?
A VEIL IN THE SHADE by EliahRoyKercad
1 part Complete Mature
Wisnokee. A city where the night devours the weak, and justice is as twisted as the criminals who rule its streets. Corruption thrives in every alley, and the law is just another game played by those with power. Detective Elroy Stephens has spent years trying to clean up the filth, but some cases refuse to be solved in the light. That's why, when the sun sets, he becomes something else. He becomes The Veil. A masked vigilante, a shadow in the dark, the last judgment for those the system refuses to punish. But Wisnokee is bleeding, and something far more sinister has emerged. Bodies begin appearing-hanging from streetlights, from courthouse rafters, from the bones of a dying city. Each corpse bears a mark-a sentence passed by an executioner long thought to be a ghost. They call him The Hangman. And his trials have just begun. Now, The Veil must descend into the abyss of Wisnokee's underworld, facing ruthless crime lords, corrupt officials, and a cult of justice-driven fanatics who believe the only way to cleanse the city is by leaving it hanging. As the lines between justice and vengeance blur, Elroy will be forced to confront his own demons. Because in Wisnokee, the only verdict that matters is the one written in blood. In Wisnokee, justice isn't blind... it's hanging by a thread.
The Silence Between Us by pennedinpoison
64 parts Complete Mature
When Evelyn Hart is cast out of polite society, she finds herself at Wrenmoor Hall-a crumbling estate where secrets sit heavier than stone. She is meant to be invisible. But the Duke sees her. Cold, scarred, impossible to resist-Nathaniel Ashbourne could unravel her if she lets him. And then there's Jasper Blackwell. The outsider with Wrenmoor's blood in his veins, the rival who might burn the whole house down. Two men. One inheritance. And a governess caught between desire, deception, and a legacy that was never hers to claim.
You may also like
Slide 1 of 10
The sin in his eyes cover
The Ravenswood Reckoning cover
A Study In Crimson cover
Yanti: Shadows In The Dark cover
Cybergate 2027 - A Baldur's Gate 3 / Cyberpunk 2077 Crossover cover
Forbidden Feast cover
What We Have Lost cover
The Whispering Shadows cover
A VEIL IN THE SHADE cover
The Silence Between Us cover

The sin in his eyes

40 parts Complete Mature

When Serena Holt accepts a position at Vale Enterprises, everyone believes she's a rising professional seeking a fresh start. Only she knows the truth-she's there to uncover the link between the company and her late father's mysterious death. Hidden among files and polished smiles is a name that keeps resurfacing: Clara Vale, the elegant matriarch whose influence still shapes every decision her son makes. Adrian Vale, the CEO, is the embodiment of control-sharp suits, measured words, and a gaze that never reveals what it costs him to stay composed. Working under his command draws Serena into a labyrinth of tension and fascination. He senses the shadows around her, the questions she's too careful to ask, yet he can't look away. Desire and suspicion tangle until neither of them knows where devotion ends and obsession begins. When a member of their church congregation is found dead, Reverend Nathaniel-the pastor who has quietly guided them both-becomes drawn into the investigation. The new murder mirrors the circumstances of Serena's father's death and exposes the dark undercurrent linking faith, family, and power. Every revelation pulls Adrian and Serena closer together, even as it threatens to destroy the fragile trust between them. As secrets surface-old sins, hidden motives, and betrayals buried within the Vale legacy-Serena must decide whether uncovering the truth is worth losing the man she's come to love. And Adrian must confront the one question his faith cannot silence: Can redemption survive when love itself is born of sin?

More details