Mysteries Stories

This story will become free again on 3 March 2025. It will be removed from Wattpad at some point in the not too distant future. Jessica "Ike" Wordsworth can dive into books, but she isn't prepared for a monster - and a ruthless murderer killing her tourists. Ike is fighting the aftermath of a nasty divorce that left her husband in custody of her homesitting business - and her beloved cats. With nothing but a turquoise construction trailer to call her home, Ike invests her last quid and becomes partner in a tour company specialising in bespoke trips for book-lovers. When the guide hired to take on the first tour drops out at the last minute, Ike has to take over and steer her guests towards the cradle of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein". All to soon she realises there truly are monsters on the loose, one of them a ruthless killer who's targetting her tourists. To unearth the truth, Ike will have to cooperate with her moronic partner, Gary Sands, 13th Baron of Nettlehole and founder of LiteraTours. When they don't succeed in stopping the killer, she realises she'll have to take the plunge and draw on some rather unusual skills her family has been hiding from the world . . . "Frankenstein's Guide" is the first instalment in the "LiteraTours Cozy Mystery series". [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren T

While investigating the chilling deaths of three teenage girls in the remote town of Briarwood, Detective Evan O'Riley is drawn into the unsolved mysteries of a notorious 1960s serial killer. Three sixteen-year-old girls have plunged from the roof of their school. The question lingers: did they jump, or were they pushed? Tasked with uncovering the truth, Evan O'Riley-seasoned by years of crime-solving in Riverton-arrives in Briarwood, determined to discover whether he's facing triple homicide or a heartbreaking suicide. As he delves into the case, Evan uncovers unsettling whispers about the town's infamous SAD Killer, whose string of brutal murders left Briarwood haunted-and whose identity was never discovered. Fifty years later, the ghosts of the past resurface as Evan combs through long-buried evidence, tracks down survivors, and seeks out old investigators tied to the original crimes. Driven to find answers for both the present and the past, Evan is relentless in his pursuit of justice. But as old secrets come to light and the investigation intensifies, Evan realizes the SAD Killer's legacy isn't as distant as he believed-the danger may be closer than anyone imagines.

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]]

-The first of two spinoff stories from the Alianna Winter Mysteries- Tobias (Toby!) Smart isn't exactly your average fourteen-year-old. To be honest, his seventeen-year-old brother Tarquin Smart, or Quinne as he prefers to be called, isn't exactly average either. Both boys, as well as an unfortunate inbred skill for baking, have more brains and a sharper wit (and in Tarquin's case, a sharper tongue) than most adults they've ever met (other than perhaps their mother). But when a young child from the village is found dead, having been smashed on the head with a mirror, Toby and Tarquin finally get to start putting their skills to good use.

Fashionista Cheline Morgan's life is turned upside down following the discovery of a corpse outside the building where her best friend lives. After coming to terms with the death, Cheline attempts to solve the mysterious circumstances surrounding it, while her best friend appears more guilty by the minute. Will she find the murderer before her BFF ends up in jail or worse...dead? Cover by the incredibly talented @x_Luminous_x.

[ Former Wattpad Picks: Editor's Choice] [2019 ONC Ambassador Pick] [Open Novella Contest Longlist] [Completed] Moriah Hanlon is a new, biracial girl in Pachuck, Oklahoma trying to come to terms with her twin sister's death while also adjusting to her mom's psychotic episodes. When a foreign exchange student goes missing, Moriah discovers unsettling things about Pachuck's dark past. Things like kidnappings, sacrifices, and a weird obsession with hogs. After a secret club leaves letters addressed to her, claiming to "watch her", she fears she'll meet the same fate as the missing foreign exchange student. Now, Moriah has 24 hours to figure out who's behind the kidnappings, or she might be next. Inspired by a writing prompt from The Open Novella Contest, Like Lambs Led gives us a glimpse into an Oklahoma town that's willing to kill for their secrets... 🐺 🐺 🐺 05/26/19 #1 Bingeworthy 02/20/19 #1 Teen Thriller 02/20/19 #12 Open Novella Contest 02/01/19 Featured Wattpad Picks: Editor's Choice 01/16/19 #10 Novella 01/16/19 #6 Identity 01/16/19 #1 Oklahoma

Kayleigh went to Beaumont Academy to start over, not to solve a cold-case murder.

What happens if Beast boy and Raven were transported through Time after an accident with the Brain and Mallah? Follow them through their adventures and go through time periods as they discover themselves and find their true feelings.

After being the only witness to a murder, for her protection Jessie is sent to spend the summer living with her grandmother in Yellowstone National Park where she becomes involved with two brothers in a life changing adventure.

Ten-year-old James and his seven-year-old sister, Mandy are off to summer camp with their loyal German shepherd, Rosco. While Mandy struggles with homesickness, James's week is threatened by a prank-playing bunk mate's antics. But during an unexpected thunderstorm in a game of capture-the-flag, the prankster finds himself lost and alone deep inside the forest. Rosco must play the hero and save the boy but not before he and James teach him a hard-earned lesson about friendship. Wholesome, adventurous, outdoor fun, this Rosco the Rascal tale brings the magic of summer camp to life. *Recommended for ages 6-10 *Grade level K-5th *136 pages *17 black and white illustrations. Purchase this book in ebook or paperback at: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1514646838 This book and the other first four books all have quizzes on the Renaissance Accelerated Reader database ranging from 3.8-4.4

(Rough Draft) In the hidden kingdom of Amarkia, where advanced technology, prehistoric creatures, and diverse civilizations converge, the Royal Family grapples with a cosmic threat that tests not only their military might but the core of their unyielding faith. As the shadows of an intergalactic empire loom, secrets unravel, alliances form, and cosmic mysteries unfold in this epic tale of truly biblical proportions about courage, faith, and the enduring spirit of an entire people facing the unknown united under God. FULL SUMMARY INSIDE cover by @muniwilliams 2nd Place in Chaos 2 Awards Best Cover in The Literature & Electric Awards 3rd place Sci-Fi in Stella Luna Awards 2nd Place Sci-fi in Blossom Awards 1st place in The Victory Awards/Winner of Special Awards, Most Imaginative Plot 2nd place in The Pink Awards 1st Place in S&E Awards 1st place in The Fiction Awards Best cover AND 1st place in 2018 Pastel Awards 1st place in Hidden Gems Awards 2019

It was the way things worked. Always before, always now, always forever. In the world where Raine "3" lives, people are categorized by times, present like a tattoo since birth, and determines what times they are allowed to proceed outside. Follow the main characters in their journey in the corrupt social structure that they were born into and their struggles to find a better world for everyone; for it is not about us, or them, but it is about equality, it is about how everyone should get-and deserves-a chance to become who they want to be-because time? It's running out.

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]]

Our tragic hero lives a relatively normal life for someone surviving the apocalypse. He spends his time walled up in his safe house, eating canned food and watching television. He sleeps every once in a while. He thinks about tidying up his messy rooms. But he's recently incurred an abnormal problem. Nothing ever remains where he leaves it, not his keys, not his used plates, not even the television remote. And he suspects that his bizarre situation might stem from that moldy sandwich he left in the back of his fridge years ago...

The unexpected occurrence of the second blood moon in the land of Uria had brought multiple interpretations. But for Awen Lockhart, it consisted of few significant meanings. One, all shrine priestess are obliged to pray at the temple of Aumanda, the Goddess of the sun, until the blood moon peacefully pass. Second, the sign from heavenly beings, her one-way ticket to get away from the life of priesthood without being noticed. Her escape plan is long overdue, and tonight is her only chance. However, there is one thing Awen fails to realize. The Dark Lord also has plans for tonight.

Madelaine Swan knew her sister's return to Forks would bring come with changes to her humble life, but she didn't expect her entire world to come crashing down. A Madelaine Swan x Embry Call story, with extra supernatural elements. This will be the first proper Twilight fanfiction I've every written. It's going to be long as hell and I'm stoked to get this thing finally published.

Trollop. Home wrecker. Tart. Some of the prettier names this not-so-lady has been called. She struts the ballrooms and gaming halls in a manner most proud of one so scandalised. To be alone with her, is to be of social ruin - with immediate effect. But behind those glassy eyes and frosty demeanour, lays a series of tragic tales that follow the lady in wake; as a shadow would do its mistress, only this one is waiting for the kill. A lady so ruined in society, yet so public to the upper elites eyes - what could Jeanine Hastings possibly have to hide? George is betting his hide in order to find out. Their tangled history and her abrupt reappearance in society has him reacquainting with all the ghosts of his boyhood years. Risking it all to sate a curiosity has never seemed to stupid. But bravery is a mix of courage and stupidity, don't you know? And George is about to realise he's as stupid as they come. [Book II in the League of Keepers Series]