Mystery Stories

London Hawthorn wasn't your average thirteen year old. Though physically he was perfectly normal, brown wavy hair and ice cold eyes that made girls go wild. But what set him apart from other boys his age was the fact that at only thirteen years old, he was already solving a murder case. However this wasn't just any murder case, it was the twisting, terribly sad, and downright confusing case that belonged to his own blood. His mother. When things begin to unwind and reveal itself, London is tasked with finding his father-a man who is supposed to be dead. And with his father comes his siblings, six of them. All tall, strong, and absolutely gut wrenchingly terrifying. With voices that could send shivers down the bravest of souls. As London sets out to find his father, with only a backpack and a locket, he also begins to find clues. Clues to what? Well, that's for London to know, and for you to find out. Will London ever find his father? What will happen when he does? Will this terrifying man even bother with his thirteen year old son. And what will happen when these clues begin to reveal themselves? Will London finally find the culprit behind all his years of hurt, or is it as it seems?

Women are turning up dead in the rural outskirts of Virginia, killed in grotesque ways, and when the FBI is called in, they are stumped. A serial killer is out there, his frequency increasing, and they know there is only one agent good enough to crack this case: Special Agent Riley Paige. Riley is on paid leave herself, recovering from her encounter with her last serial killer, and, fragile as she is, the FBI is reluctant to tap her brilliant mind. Yet Riley, needing to battle her own demons, comes on board, and her hunt leads her through the disturbing subculture of doll collectors, into the homes of broken families, and into the darkest canals of the killer's mind. As Riley peels back the layers, she realizes she is up against a killer more twisted than she could have imagined. In a frantic race against time, she finds herself pushed to her limit, her job on the line, her own family in danger, and her fragile psyche collapsing. Yet once Riley Paige takes on a case, she will not quit. It obsesses her, leading her to the darkest corners of her own mind, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. After a series of unexpected twists, her instincts lead her to a shocking climax that even Riley could not have imagined. A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE GONE marks the debut of a riveting new series-and a beloved new character-that will leave you turning pages late into the night. Book #2 in the Riley Paige series is now available.

Want yibo is being sold to the Mafia lord Xiao Zhan by his step dad. Mr. Wang took a huge debt from a foreign mafia . He couldn't pay that back on due time . The Mafia was threatening him and wanted his money at any cost . Mr. Wang was tensed. He have spent the whole money on unnecessary stuff. Mr. Wang thinks of only one way to pay the debt and that too selling Wang yibo to the Mafia lord . lets see how will yibo's life be after being sold to Mr. Xiao .

4th book! Young doctor Jeongguk was sent to the Kim family to serve as their personal physician. - He never expected to fall in love with Taehyung, Kim's younger son, who has ethereally lovely blueberry eyes. Unfortunately, not everything that you see, touch, or feel is actually there. Do eyes and feelings have the ability to lie? Do they have any hidden secrets? "My body may die, but my soul will live on." Jeongguk hears this sentence with a broken heart. - #1 in horror-romance (1st May 21) ❥spiritual | mystery ❥20th July - 18th Nov 20

Join Haru Kouzuki the Ultimate Con Artist A boy whose smile is as fake as his background and whose promises are worth less than nothing. When 15 of Hope's Peak Academy's finest ultimate students are locked inside to play a deadly killing game, immediately throws the rulebook out the window. While others panic and cry out for hope, Haru happily pulls the strings, spinning webs of deceit that will either save them all... or drag them straight to despair.

At eight years old, Nayra Rathore was dressed as a bride. She thought it was a celebration. Everyone else knew it was a marriage. Ten years later, a royal summons forces her back into a life she never chose. The forgotten child marriage that once seemed like a distant memory is suddenly very real. Now eighteen, Nayra is determined to break the bond that stole her freedom before she even understood its meaning. But Rajgarh Palace is built on secrets. Secrets buried beneath generations of royal honor, betrayal, and bloodshed. And at the center of it all stands Rudra Veer Singh Shekhawat-the future Maharaj of Rajgarh. Cold. Powerful. Impossible to read. The man she blames for her fate. As enemies close in and a battle for the throne begins, Nayra finds herself trapped between duty, freedom, and a kingdom that seems determined to decide her future. But some promises refuse to be forgotten. And some stories are written long before they begin.✨ ─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ───

Hi my lovely readers and friends...This story is gonna be the new experience to me as it is the first time I m gonna write something based in revenge come love... Trust me, u r gonna love it... He loves her, but he can't admit it.. She was being punished for the deed which she never did ... He hate her now for wat she has done with his friend come brother.. But did she done anything! no one knows... He wanted to take a revenge for his brother death .... Is he right on pointing her? Many unfold stories behind this revenge... Will he able to unfold all the mystery behind the revenge... ? Will his love for her overpower his revenge.. ? Will manan be one? Stay tuned and support me in this journey of revenge to immense love... u will definitely love it.. Get into the Train of manan and enjoy this journey... Love Santhiya Suresh❤

Maya remembers the rain. She remembers waking up. But she doesn't remember what happened in between. As small pieces begin appearing where they shouldn't and unanswered questions refuse to stay buried, Maya finds herself searching for something she cannot name- the truth. But some memories return for a reason. And some answers change everything. A psychological mystery about memory, identity, grief, and choosing who you become after.

"First you captivated me... then you held me captive." Evelyn was like most college-aged girls working a part-time job when she met Caleb, who came in to her life when she wanted him least but needed him most. He captivated her. By the end of summer, she had fallen in love with him. It was then that he wanted her to meet his parents. And that's when everything changed. Caleb was not the man Evelyn thought he was. He came from a secluded village that did things much differently from the rest of society. Isolated in one of the most sparsely populated areas of the country, it was as if they live in their own little world. They were a traditional village for the most part, but there were some aspects that they did much differently than any other, especially in the ways of courtship. It didn't take long for Evelyn to realize one thing: once you were brought home to meet the parents, there was no escape.

When invited to Hoseok's house, the three couples expect a relaxing weekend with an old friend. However, before they can blink, something strange occurs in the house. Can they all make it out alive? How much blood will be shed? How do they win the game?

Pretty on the outside may not mean pretty on the inside. Parke Stockard was certainly sitting pretty. Blessed with good looks and business sense to boot, she should have been content. Instead, Parke makes trouble in her small town. When retired octogenarian schoolteacher Myrtle Clover discovers her body, no one in Bradley is particularly upset. Myrtle decides to show up her police chief son and investigate the crime herself. And, just in time to play detective, she meets a widower newcomer who proves the perfect sidekick.

Secrets, Scandal...and Murder. //// Ahmed Heavenstate just wanted to fit in. A recently adopted high school freshman in a brand new town, he'd barely gotten his foot in the door before being targeted by the headmaster's entitled son Steven. But when a cruel prank brings both boys face to face with a brutalized corpse in the school's main building, these warring adolescents are swept into a terrifying world bloodied with the long-buried secrets of their tight-lipped community. As the passions and prejudices of old money and new acquaintances whirl relentlessly through their town of sheltered closets and the skeletons inside them, Steven and Ahmed will discover a truth more terrifying than anything their paragon of sacred laws and tradition would dare allow them to believe.

When the US Marshals Serial Crimes Tracking Unit comes knocking at Aislinn Cain's door, she is given a chance to use her past to save other people's futures. She has survived attacks by two different serial killers and devoted her life to studying the darker side of human history. A new killer is using medieval torture methods to slay his victims. She can give them a glimpse into his twisted world, but not without a cost. If she opens herself, she risks falling into the depths of her own darkness. Can she afford to help, knowing that the cost could be her own humanity?

✨Shortlisted for the WATTYS 2025!!✨ Lesley and Nick Livingston leave the hustle and bustle of the big city of New York. Trading in the daily sky-scraper sightings and the sounds of blowing car horns for serene days and quiet nights in the small, tranquil town of Arcaden in upstate New York. But little do they know, beneath the glistening waters lies a dark secret, a haunting mystery that is waiting to be unraveled. Their lake house was supposed to be a dreamy haven of relaxation and peace. Until the somber history of the house begins to awaken with the spirit of a dead soul. The daughter of the previous owners, Leah Meyers, supposedly drowned there. This tragedy doesn't deter Lesley, though; she's hopeful she can turn the lake house into a charming and cozy home. However, very eerie occurrences begin to unfold right before her eyes. Lesley senses an ethereal presence, and soon she is visited by a ghostly figure whom she believes to be Leah Meyers herself. Lesely feels unsettled, and her sanity slowly begins to fray. Her once promising photography career spirals toward collapse. Things go from bad to worse when Nick goes missing, leaving Lesley to grapple with both the haunted lake house, the strange ghostly sightings around Arcaden and Nick's disappearance. The clock continues to tick, and time is slowly running out. Will Lesley unravel the mysteries that are lurking beneath the lake house? And will Nick be found before it's too late? FEATURED: @Mystery (Amateur (Sleuth)) @Fright (Creatures & Zombies)

After Evie Harper spends the day pining after her unrequited childhood crush, Harley, she drowns her sorrows in a bottle of stolen wine. But the next day, and one glorious hangover later, Harley is found with a very naked-very strangled stripper in his bed. Naturally the police assume that it's some kind of erotic play gone terribly wrong, but Harley swears that he left her alive and "orgasmically" happy when he went on the ill fated booze and condom run. And Evie knows Harley isn't a violent man. When the Chos ask her to investigate the murder, and possibly clear their son's name, she reluctantly agrees. But as Evie digs deeper into the dead woman's life she discovers that the exotic dancer had quite the past; one that involved drugs, prostitution, and gangs. Who knew the life of a stripper could get so dirty? Evie Harper Mysteries: Book 2

WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION Everyone knew Clara was in love with Griffin, the most popular and perfect kid at school - so no one understands why her older sister, Emily, murdered him. ***** Golden boy Griffin Tomlin is found dead, floating in his pool, the morning after his family's Labor Day party. Clara Portfield's older sister, Emily, is arrested for his murder. No one knows why she killed him - except for Clara. The mystery is uncovered in dual timelines: In the present, Clara, burdened by a heavy secret, struggles with the aftermath of the murder. And In a series of flashbacks, the events that brought Clara, Emily and Griffin together are revealed: a crush, an obsession and a shocking twist. (𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬) 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐔𝐋𝐓

He kidnapped her for revenge. He married her to punish someone else. But neither of them knew that fate had already written a different ending. One decision. One mistake. And an innocent girl paid the price. Alizay Arslan's life falls apart the day her brother disappears with Zayn Erdogan's sister. Blinded by rage, Zayn Drags Alizay from her ordinary life and forced into a marriage she never chose, Alizay finds herself trapped with a man who looks at her as nothing more than a revenge. But revenge is a dangerous game. The longer Zayn keeps her close, the harder it becomes to hate her. And the more Alizay sees behind his cold eyes, the more she realizes that not every monster is born cruel... some are created by betrayal. But as long-buried truths begin to surface and the mystery behind Asli's death slowly unfolds.... Zayn finds himself trapped between guilt, revenge, and feelings he never wanted to have for the woman he once dragged into his life." Because sometimes the person you swore to hate becomes the one you cannot live without. And sometimes the real enemy is the one hiding closest to home. Bound by Revenge - a story of betrayal, forced marriage, heartbreak, mystery, and a love neither of them ever expected.

What will you do when one day you are kidnapped from the same streets you have walked everyday? When you can't run nor hide? How will you escape when you're Taken?

After her mother's unexpected passing, Gemma is sent to live with a group of strange men who don't seem overly fond of her being there. Their secrets, their strange rules and behaviour make Gemma want to run; to hide, to go back in time to when everything felt safe again. But life doesn't always play the way's expected, and Gemma's life of before can only stay as that: in the past. Top Rankings: 6/11/2025: #1 in grief 7/1/2026: #1 in friendship 9/1/2026: #2 in siblings 13/1/2026: #1 in mystery 1/2/2026: #2 in selectivemutism 7/4/2026: #2 in brothers 8/4/2026: #1 in anxiety

Eighteen years ago, a woman vanished with her newborn son. She left behind a powerful husband, three sons, and a criminal empire known only as The Shadows. Everyone believed she had abandoned her family. The truth was far more dangerous. Determined to save her youngest child from the life that consumed the rest of her family, she erased his identity and disappeared. For eighteen years, Noah lived an ordinary life. Then his mother died. Now strangers know his name. Powerful men are watching him. And a family he never knew existed has finally found him. Three brothers claim he belongs with them. The Shadows claim him as blood. And someone within the organization wants him dead before long-buried secrets come to light. As Noah is pulled into a world of loyalty, betrayal, and violence, he must uncover why his mother fled-and what she was trying so desperately to protect him from. But the deeper he digs, the more one question haunts him: Was his mother hiding him from The Shadows... Or hiding The Shadows from him? In a world built on secrets, trust is a luxury. And love may be the most dangerous secret of all.