Psychologicalsuspense Stories

July 4th was supposed to be the perfect summer. The ideal chance to escape the parents who made their lives a living hell. A time for romance, secrets... and revenge. But this summer is different-the night of betrayal, chaos, and torment could change their lives forever. What exactly happened that night? A summer no one would forget...

A fog-choked coastal city. A Black homicide detective who refuses to blink. A killer staging baroque, blood-soaked tableaux that speak in a language of bells, salt, and misdirection. Detective Selene Ward follows a trail carved through church belfries, glasshouse gardens, storm tunnels, and shuttered galleries, reading the killer's ritual grammar while old-money gatekeepers tighten their grip on the narrative. As bodies become instruments and institutions become stages, Selene must cut through the city's curated myths to stop a murderer who believes terror is art-and who knows exactly how to make the powerful look away. Gritty, atmospheric, and unapologetically visceral, this neo-noir thriller delivers relentless momentum, razor-edged imagery, and a protagonist with the steadiness to face what others call unspeakable. ©️ Relle H

Emery is a fine girl with a taste for the finer things and a habit of leaving broken hearts in her wake. She lives fast, loves loosely, and rarely looks back at the damage she's caused. But life has a way of demanding accountability, and Emery is about to learn that every action has a price. When the people she's hurt finally reach their breaking point, Emery finds herself face-to-face with the consequences she never thought would catch up to her. There's only so much a heart can take... and you never know which person you push might be the one who pushes back. In Last Straw, love, pride, and survival collide as Emery confronts the mess she created-and discovers whether redemption is still within reach.

In A TRACE OF VICE (Book #3 in the Keri Locke mystery series), Keri Locke, Missing Persons Detective in the Homicide division of the LAPD, follows a fresh lead for her abducted daughter. It leads to a violent confrontation with The Collector-which, in turn, offers more clues that may, after all this time, reunite her with her daughter. Yet at the same time, Keri is assigned a new case, one with a frantic ticking clock. A teenage girl has gone missing in Los Angeles, a girl from a good family was who duped into drugs and abducted into a sex trafficking ring. Keri is hot on her trail-but the trail is moving fast, with the girl being constantly moved and with her abductors' single, nefarious goal: to cross her over the border with Mexico. In an epic, breathtaking, cat and mouse chase that takes them through the seedy underworld of trafficking, Keri and Ray will be pushed to their limits to save the girl-and her own daughter-before it is all too late. A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, A TRACE OF VICE is book #3 in a riveting new series-and a beloved new character-that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

Trapped in my own thriller, survival is the only plot twist that matters. ----- Ink and Blood - your words become reality... with deadly consequences.

In the watchful town of Wrenwood, everything looks picture-perfect from the outside-quiet streets, well-kept lawns, top-performing schools, and polite smiles. But beneath the surface lies something far darker: a world of secrets, surveillance, and silence. When sixteen-year-old Lila Greene, a bright and spirited student, is found dead under suspicious circumstances, the town is quick to call it suicide. The teachers offer their condolences, the principal gives a rehearsed speech, and everyone moves on. Everyone-except her two best friends. Camille Holloway (sharp-eyed, determined, loyal) and Ivy Rhodes (clever, protective, fiercely intuitive) refuse to believe Lila would ever take her own life. As they begin digging into her final days, strange patterns emerge: missing files, encrypted messages, and a sudden increase in the school's obsession with behavior monitoring and emotional compliance. Surveillance cameras track their every move, their wrist devices buzz warnings if their heart rates spike, and students who ask too many questions simply... disappear. What begins as a quest to uncover what happened to their friend quickly unravels into something far greater. And rebellion is erased-permanently. Joined by a secret resistance network known as The Mockingbirds, Camille and Ivy navigate abandoned subway tunnels, encrypted chatrooms, and back-alley meetings to gather evidence. But when an ally turns traitor, and more people begin to vanish, the girls realize that nothing-not even their own memories-can be trusted. In a world where being watched is constant, and being silenced is easy, two best friends must risk everything-not just to expose the truth, but to survive it.

The Shadow Protocol When a brilliant data analyst vanishes without a trace, he leaves behind only a cryptic letter and a family in mortal danger. His desperate wife and young son must follow his final instructions to seek help from two old college friends scattered across the globe - a doctor in Saudi Arabia and a professor in New York. What begins as a frantic search for answers transforms into a deadly international chase, as three former classmates reunite after eleven years to uncover the truth behind their friend's disappearance. But some secrets are worth killing for, and powerful enemies lurk in every shadow. As they piece together fragments of the past and race across continents, they discover that their quiet, observant friend stumbled upon something that threatens to expose a vast conspiracy. Now they must use every skill they possess - medical expertise, analytical thinking, and strategic brilliance - to stay one step ahead of ruthless pursuers who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. In a world where trust is a luxury they can't afford and family means everything, four people bound by loyalty must face impossible odds. Because sometimes the greatest strategy isn't thinking three moves ahead - it's knowing who will stand beside you when the shadows close in. A suspenseful thriller about friendship, sacrifice, and the lengths we'll go to protect the ones we love.

The complete novel is available on https://www.amazon.com/Mister-Kreaseys-Demon-Storm-Clouds-ebook/dp/B0052F7KF6/ Having once served as a classroom teacher in a peaceful village school and then experiencing the contrast with a post as a college teacher in an Inner London college where a much thicker skin was needed to adjust to the needs of a much tougher breed of students, I drew on this experience to inform the fiction, Mister Kreasey's Demon; the demon partly the product of a classroom-broken paranoid mind and partly a real, sharp, metal threat to Kreasey's 'well-being', courtesy of his disenchanted students, who didn't want to chew on, still less digest, the metaphysical poets. I can say that my research was done truly, if not painfully, on the job; survival teaching me a lesson but giving me an empathy with those from deprived backgrounds whose anger against society, though difficult to cope with, was still deserving of my spending 2 years exploring the motivations of London's street-toughened students. Tormented by his students there is one exception, Amy, who tries to be Matt's 'passport' to her teacher-bashing classmates . The book cover was designed to suggest that the trust which Kreasey places in Amy and her growing tenderness of feeling for him ( in the foreground on the steps) is threatened by the gathering of those amongst his students ( distorted faces at top of book cover ), Kreasey's 'demon', who want to finish the job of breaking him. Reviews • "As a former London teacher, Raymond Nickford has nailed the teacher's fear of the 'Lord of the Flies' pack mentality perfectly. And what a cliffhanger!" - Marsha Moore - author of The Hating Game. • "Raymond Nickford does anxiety and paranoia so chillingly well." - Jane Alexander - author of "Walker" • "Beautifully observed characters, atmospheric and intriguing." - Barbara Erskine - Sunday Times bestselling author of "The Darkest Hour"

Every summer, Willow West and her four closest friends escape to her family's seaside home on Block Island-a tradition built on sunshine, secrets, and the unbreakable bond between them. But this summer is different. It starts with strange warnings from the neighbors. Then, the island's power flickers, shadows move where no one stands, and whispers echo through the house at night. When one of them vanishes without a trace, the rest uncover something hidden beneath the house-something ancient, hungry, and watching. As fear fractures their friendship and truths come to light, Willow is forced to confront the dark legacy her family left behind. Because on Block Island, some houses were never meant to be reopened. And some things were never meant to be foun

"A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ONCE COLD is book #8 in the bestselling Riley Paige mystery series, which begins with the #1 bestseller ONCE GONE (Book #1)-a free download with over 900 five star reviews! There is one cold case that has plagued Special Agent Riley Paige for her entire career, dwelling at the corners of her consciousness, forcing her to return to it again and again. The only case she has never solved, she has finally put it out of her mind. Until she gets a call from the murdered victim's mother. It spurs Riley to face the case once again, and to not give up until she has found answers. Yet Riley barely has time to catch her breath when she receives a lead for another cold case, one which, if possible, strikes an even deeper note within her. It is a lead that promises to solve the case of her own mother's killer. And it comes from Shane Hatcher. A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE COLD is book #8 in a riveting new series-with a beloved new character-that will leave you turning pages late into the night. Book #9 in the Riley Paige series will be available soon.

In the sprawling urban tapestry of Shadowcrest, a city marked by stark contrasts and veiled corruption, "Shadows and Silhouettes" unfolds a gripping narrative that delves deep into the heart of hidden conflicts and moral ambiguity. Through the eyes of Alex Reed, a detective with a keen ability to see beyond the facade, and Elena Martinez, a determined journalist, the story weaves a complex tale of intrigue, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Alex Reed, accustomed to the shadows that lurk within the city's power structures, stumbles upon a case that seems ordinary but gradually reveals a network of corruption entwining the esteemed Clarke Institute. Dr. Vivian Clarke, the institute's visionary leader, finds her ambitions and ethical boundaries tested as her role in the city's hidden machinations comes to light. As the investigation deepens, Alex and Elena's paths converge, leading them to form an uneasy alliance. Together, they navigate the murky waters of Shadowcrest's elite, uncovering evidence that challenges their perceptions of right and wrong. The strain of Alex's secretive nature puts his marriage with Sophia to the test, revealing the personal toll of their quest for truth.

From #1 bestselling author Blake Pierce comes a new masterpiece of psychological suspense: CAUSE TO SAVE (An Avery Black Mystery-Book 5)-the final installment in the Avery Black series. In the epic finale of the Avery Black series, serial killer Howard Randall has escaped, and the entire city of Boston is on edge. Women are turning up gruesomely murdered, and everyone suspects Howard is at it again. When Boston's most brilliant and controversial homicide detective-Avery Black-is herself stalked-and when people close to her are brutally killed, one by one-it seems the city's worst fears are confirmed. But Avery is not so sure. The murders remind her of something she once saw in her past. They remind her of something too close to her heart-something that had to do with a secret she thought she had buried long ago.... The most riveting and shocking book of the series, a psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, CAUSE TO SAVE is the finale that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

"Crimson Nightmares: A Tale of Terror and Torment" is a gripping and haunting novel that weaves together elements of horror, friendship, redemption, and the supernatural. Set against a backdrop of intertwined realms, the story follows a group of friends - Emily, Oliver, Stacy, and Lucas - as they confront their deepest fears and inner demons in a quest to break the cycle of torment that has plagued both mortal and immortal worlds. As they navigate a labyrinth of twisting corridors and face malevolent forces, the characters' bonds are tested, friendships solidify, and hidden strengths emerge. The narrative delves into themes of unity, the power of redemption, and the intricate dance between light and darkness. Through vivid descriptions and evocative storytelling, "Crimson Nightmares" immerses readers in a world where nightmares become reality, and the line between good and evil blurs. The characters' journeys reflect the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of transformation, even in the face of the most harrowing trials. With each chapter, the tension builds, leading to a climactic confrontation that holds the fate of both realms in the balance. This tale explores the depths of fear and the heights of courage, leaving readers captivated by its twists and turns, and ultimately inspired by the unbreakable unity that emerges from the shadows.

💔 The Thirteenth Courtyard by Roohi Psychologist Ira Raina never believed in royal curses-until she was forced into marriage with a hauntingly cold prince in a palace that shouldn't exist. Now she's the new Veiled Bride, trapped between ancient rituals, vanishing women, and a dangerously obsessed husband. Every love story has secrets. This one is built on blood, betrayal... and something far darker. "Pehli raat ek rasm thi... asli kahaani toh uske baad shuru hui." A palace full of lies. A marriage written in fire. A bride who might break the curse-or become its next sacrifice.

In a near-future society where memories can be bought and sold, Ashley's life is built on stolen fragments of someone else's past. As she unravels the truth behind her identity, she uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving powerful corporations that manipulate reality itself. With her world turned upside down, Ashley must navigate a web of deceit and danger to reclaim her stolen memories and expose the truth. "Stolen Memories" is a gripping tale of resilience, identity, and the fight for justice in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Was humanity ready for Teardrop?

The setting is the spa town of Great Malvern beneath the Malvern Hills, England, a town dear to me for its links to the hills and for its relevance to A Child From the Wishing Well and in particular to Ruth the music tutor; in its links to the once violin tutor and composer Edward Elgar who also lived in Malvern. As a private tutor myself and with a daughter who I once took to a private music tutor for violin lessons, I was able years later to take an imaginary leap from that reality to a 'what-if ' scenario in which to produce the fictional story. I was however inspired by an admiration for the personality and musical sensitivity of my daughter's tutor and it was then possible to construct the story of a father's consuming need to protect his child in a narrative where real danger loomed for a child I called Rosie and the childless music tutor I christened Ruth Stein. I opened this description mentioning the link between Malvern and the composer Edward Elgar. Hearing the Nimrod theme from his 'Enigma Variations' kindled in me a feeling that I have tried to explore in the lonely child and the clumsy love of her father in A Child from the Wishing Well. The Book won the Harper Collins (Authonomy) gold star award in May 2010 and I was thrilled that they liked the current of suspense which builds gradually through the story. Review: "Growing up in a suburb of Chicago, the first scary movie I remember seeing was the 1965 Bette Davis movie, The Nanny. To this day, that movie has always stuck with me as one of the great psychological thrillers of all time. For me, A Child from the Wishing Well is reminiscent of that movie." - Candace Bowen Early - author of A Knight of Silence The complete novel is available on : https://www.amazon.com/Child-Wishing-Well-Storm-Clouds-ebook/dp/B005NWRKCQ/

In this world... your body is not your own. At the age of six, you're bound to six strangers. From that day on, every morning you wake up in a different body-one of theirs. Their face. Their voice. Their scars. But you... you're still you. You don't live their life. You live yours-in their body. Seven people. Seven bodies. One endless cycle. Every seven days, you return to your own skin-only to leave it again. You chase your dreams with someone else's hands. You face your fears-and fall in love-with someone else's face. But what happens when one of you... disappears? What happens when the cycle no longer turns?

What was supposed to be an ordinary crime... Phoenix Arthur, a detective with keen insight, was unprepared for what he would uncover. One thread leads him into a web of secrets, a mysterious cult believing that disaster is the path to salvation, and a world where chemistry, faith, and blood collide.