Detectives Stories

ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** Jake Bryant must stop the criminal mastermind who orchestrated the murder of his best friend from killing his new family. ***** More dark secrets from Jake Bryant's past come to light. Dolan, the criminal mastermind who ordered the hit on Jake's best friend, Tom, is searching for evidence Tom collected against him for another murder - evidence Tom hid with his widow before his death. Desperate to bring Dolan to justice, Jake finds himself in a race against time to save the lives of those he loves. But with allies double-crossing him left and right, Jake must discover who he can trust before Tom's family is destroyed along with the evidence. Can Jake win the race or will he die just like his friend? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** When the biker gang calls in a Jake Bryant's debt, he has no choice but to hunt down an old friend by any means necessary and retrieve their stolen drugs, even if it cost him the woman he loves. ***** Time has run out for Jake Bryant. The Devil's Hand motorcycle gang has cashed in the debt he owes them. Jake must hunt down his old friend, Rick, to retrieve the million dollars worth of heroin he stole from the gang. Soon, Jake finds himself double-crossing both Rick and the Devil's Hand, but his true loyalties will be tested when his girlfriend becomes a bargaining chip. After failing the other women in his life, will Jake finally be able to save someone he loves? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** After a great loss, Jake Bryant finds himself in Las Vegas. To fill the void in his heart, he searches for a woman's missing daughter and finds more than he bargained for. ***** Two years after his daughter was kidnapped, Jake Bryant meets a woman in desperate need of help. Seeing the opportunity to redeem himself, Jake probes Las Vegas's seemly underbelly to find the pimp responsible for abducting her daughter. But navigating Sin City's sex trade business proves tougher than Jake thought, and he finds himself digging his own grave at gunpoint. Can Jake find a way to escape? Or will his mistakes lead to more death? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** When Jake Bryant's daughter is kidnapped for ransom, he's forced to gamble with her life in order to discover which of his enemies has taken her hostage and to what end. ***** Jake Bryant's daughter, Sam, is in trouble. Her all-star quarterback boyfriend gave her pills to help her study for a test, but the pair are caught on school grounds with the unprescribed drugs. Since Sam's grandfather is a district court judge, she gets off with a slap on the wrist. Austin isn't as lucky. But with Austin's precious future at stake, his brother attempts a Hail-Mary pass by kidnapping Sam for his release. Can Jake rescue her before time runs out, or will they both pay for her mistake with their lives? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

In 2045, Psychwatch treats the mentally ill or cages them. Margo wants to bring empathy to every patient but a killer pushes her, and the system, to the limits ***** In a dark future, more than a third of the United States population suffers from mental illness and violent crime is on the rise. In response, Psychwatch is formed - an organization intended to combine mental healthcare and law enforcement - creating monitored areas and neglected ones known as the Psycho Slums. Margo Sandoval is the latest recruit to Psychwatch, bringing a new level of empathy to the controversial agency known for its unforgiving methods. Margo spends her days as an Empath treating everyone possible, until the arrival of a new serial killer upends her life and forces her to confront the evils of the human mind and the system that claims to be the solution.

After Denton foils a terrorist attack at an Intergalactic sporting event, he finds himself racing to save his homeworld from a plot of betrayal and revenge. ***** When Denton Staxx, a special agent with the Orbital Security Services, discovers the Intergalactic Olympic Games have been targeted by a terrorist attack, he rushes to Earth to try and stop the event before it's too late. But what he discovers on earth is far worse than he imagined, and Denton is quickly pulled into a galaxy-wide conspiracy that takes him from one solar system to another in the search for a mastermind that will stop at nothing to get his revenge on the richest man in the universe -- regardless of the innocent people who die along the way. [[Wattys' Shortlisted]] [[1st place, Month Elimination Awards, Sci-Fi Category]] [[Best Plot Development, Iced Tea Summer Bash Awards]] [[Best Adventure Scifi Story, The Ooorah's SciFi Awards]] [[1st place, Rebel Awards, Sci-fi Category]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

ORGINALLY A 'PAID' STORY. NOW PUBLISHED ON AMAZON/KU *** 4 CHAPTER SAMPLE HERE *** Jake Bryant, a disgraced Chicago detective, inserts himself into the police investigation of his murdered best friend to protect the woman he loves - his friend's widow. ***** Jake Bryant, a former Chicago PD detective, rushes home after his best friend is killed. Determined to find the murderer, he starts his own investigation into Tom's death. However, the case is complicated by the involvement of a motorcycle gang, drugs, and Jake's feelings for Tom's widow. But Jake has bigger problems when the police set the killer free- who then decides to silence Tom's family as well. Now Jake is faced with the ultimate dilema. Does he trust a broken system to protect Tom's family? Or does he seek his own brand of justice? [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

This is a game, you can find on App Store/Steam. 6 kids explore their next door neighbor's house. however, one of them is the neighbor trying to make the kids end up.. M.I.S.S.I.NG No one: Me: Epically plays secret neighbor and makes the neighbor rage quit cuz i keep shooting him with the slingshot. The Neighbor: rages so hard so leaves game This wont be the confirmed cover for this book btw, Ill be making a new cover in ibis paint, i need to draw the kids! Have a good day/night!

In the aftermath of a devastating scandal, Olivia Benson finds herself navigating the chaos of motherhood, the return of her long-lost partner Elliot Stabler, and the complicated journey of blending their fractured families. With her daughter Lexi discovering the truth about her father, her son Noah struggling with his own identity, and Chloe Campbell-a traumatized girl who has become like a daughter to her--fighting to heal, Olivia must learn that family isn't about blood. It's about showing up, staying, and loving each other through the mess. This is a story about second chances, found family, and the beautiful chaos of building a home from broken pieces.

Natalie "Nat" Hayes enlisted in the military at 18, where she met Tim Bradford and became his second-in-command. After leaving the Army together in 2007, the two joined the LAPD. Their shared background helped them advance quickly, and during their rookie year they began dating-marrying just two years later. By 2009, Tim had earned his promotion to Training Officer while Natalie was tapped for Detective, fast-tracked into Narcotics, and partnered with her Academy friend, Isabel Blake. But by 2019, everything had changed. Isabel's struggle with addiction began in 2016, and Nat had gone deep undercover in a cartel ring-six months in when a new wave of rookies joined the LAPD. Tim's life continued at the station, while Nat's path pulled her further into the shadows. Disclaimer: I don't own The Rookie-just Natalie "Nat" Hayes and her story.

❛ 𝗕𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗞𝗬 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗜 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 . . . ❜ 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞!𝐨𝐜 𝐱 𝐟𝐞𝐦!𝐨𝐜 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐩𝐝 , 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟏 - 𝟑 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟏 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟏 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬: 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐦𝐞 © 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲𝟐𝟎 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐

Hunter, a street kid turned FBI agent, is ordered to befriend Calvin Black. But as they grow closer, she realizes Calvin cares more about her than the FBI. Hunter Ashley was taken off the streets as a teen and brought into a highly secret FBI program that's turned her into a full-fledged agent. She is assigned, alongside the brooding agent Micah, to befriend Calvin Black, the son of the notorious Christopher Black. Hunter does her best to hide her survival training inside a typical high school, only she's developing feelings for Calvin, and it looks like Micah is starting to crush on her. In a world where a single mistake can prove fatal, Hunter has to figure out who she can trust, or she'll end up back on the streets. [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]]

After the events of the Flashpoint Paradox, Bruce Wayne receives a life-altering letter from his father, Thomas Wayne. The heartfelt message challenges everything Bruce thought about his legacy, reminding him that above all, his father wanted him to find happiness and peace-a truth that resonates deeply as Bruce navigates his newfound role as a single father to Damian Wayne. Meanwhile, Clark Kent, the Man of Steel, returns to the Justice League after a three-year absence, grieving the loss of his wife, Lois Lane, to cancer and adjusting to life as a single father. As two men shaped by profound loss and responsibility, Bruce and Clark find an unexpected connection, leaning on one another in their shared journey of self-discovery and healing. With plenty of Batfamily chaos, Justice League antics, and a tender slow-burn romance, this story explores the possibilities of legacy, love, and second chances-proving that even the mightiest heroes deserve a shot at happiness.

Anna Grace's mother, Lillian, died in a tragic house fire, or so everyone thought. But Anna knows the truth - her mother was murdered. Lillian was hiding something, and someone was willing to kill to keep it hidden. Haunted by this dark secret, 12-years-old Anna Grace becomes burdened with a heavy weight she cannot share. Complicating matters further, Lillian's will reveals an unexpected twist- Travis Greeley, Anna's eldest half-brother, is named as her legal guardian. Receiving the call about his half-sister Anna, Travis Greeley is flooded with emotions, as he had long wondered about the fate of Lillian Miller, the woman who had brought love and kindness into their lives. Travis recalls the pregnant woman his father brought home, who lovingly embraced him and his brothers, filling a void they had longed to fill. Entrusted with Anna by Lillian, Travis and his brothers embrace their roles, determined to provide her love amidst the secrets and dangers that lie ahead. Anna must navigate the complexities of her new familial bonds while uncovering the truth behind her mother's murder. NOTE: This is NOT a Mafia Story.

"Suhagraat mein sharmaate hain, ladte nahi..." Surya said, his voice dripping with mock sweetness. The word "Suhagraat" felt like a knife stabbing into Manyata's heart. She had always wanted to marry Surya, but not like this... In anger, she slapped him across the face. Surya's head snapped to the side. Turning back to look at Manyata, he spoke, "Jo Manyata mujhe dekh ke sharmaati thi... aaj woh mujhe thappad maar rahi hai?" "Sharmaati thi... kyunki aapse pyaar karti thi. Ab bas nafrat karti hoon." . . . Manyata Sharma (24) had always wanted to marry her boyfriend whom she was in relationship with six years. But on their wedding day, he left her alone at the mandap. He had no idea she was pregnant with his child.. a news she had planned to surprise him with after the wedding. Surya Raghuvanshi (29) is a detective who was only in a relationship with Manyata to investigate whether her father was involved in human trafficking or not. The moment he discovered her father was completely clean, he abandoned her on their wedding day. Now, his heart aches with regret. Two months later, he forcefully married her, determined to earn her forgiveness.

Warning: This is a slow burn book. Fukuzawa Tsukasa was the adopted daughter of Fukuzawa Yukichi, and a member of the famous Armed Detective Agency. She is also a powerful ability user who can generate and manipulate electricity at will. She took a classified job overseas and only came back at the Agency a year after she completed her assigned mission. However, the moment she returned, she had an unfortunate encounter with Nakahara Chuuya, a Port Mafia executive who was also a gravity manipulator. Things between them had gotten worse when she accidentally broke his expensive wine. And right now, she owed him a massive debt that was thrice her annual salary at the Agency, much to her mortification. The compensation? She must be at his beck and call 24/7 every time he needed her for his mafia infiltrations until her debt to him was fully paid. A/N: I do not own Bungo Stray Dogs or any of its characters, excluding the OC. The credit still goes to the original author of the story. Date Started: 12/25/2025 Date Ended:

Jake Peralta has known he was bisexual since he was eight years old when he first saw Die Hard and had a crush on both Bonnie Bedelia and Bruce Willis. It was when Rosa came out and he gave realized the weight of keeping it a secret was crushing him. This is the story of Jake Peralta coming out as bisexual.

// Jake Donfort and Lyra Ambrose // After the explosion in the Ironsplinter Mine, things went on with a quiet tension. Not only did the fire leave behind an unidentified body, but it further enhanced the already intricately tangled threads. And this time, Lyra was in more danger than ever. No one from the group is trying to reach her. Lyra didn't receive a single phone call, and she couldn't make one either. Is there a more serious reason than she thinks? Or do the others no longer need her? They got what they wanted from her, and maybe... they're now afraid? Will it be possible for the girl to build further the precisely crafted spider web in such a way that as few people as possible fall into its trap, including herself? Will she be able to move on with knowing her last words to Richy were unforgiving? And Jake; what happened to the man who won her heart with words alone? So many unanswered questions, and Lyra got no one but herself to help figuring them out. And as any good detective does in such situation, she began to investigate.

In a city called Kanai Ward, the city with never ending rain, the master detectives from around the globe were ordered to go to the city and wait for orders from WDO. A girl named Marie Rosehearts is one of the many master detectives that received the order. But she's not alone, she's also being haunted by a Death God named Shiki. She formed a pact with him from a long time ago, and the cost is her memories for the pact. Along the way, she met another person who is also haunted by another Death God. His name is Yuma Kokohead Will Marie and Yuma be able to solve the mysteries of Kanai Ward, or will the mysteries drown in the rain forever?

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