CireWordsmith

Now available, my latest short story: "Catch of the Day." https://books2read.com/catch-of-the-day
          	
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          	Run for your life, or die trying.
          	
          	The sea always takes something.
          	
          	For Captain Hal Stonebrook, a routine fishing trip aboard the Elusive Destiny turns into a nightmare when something unnatural rises from the depths—something that refuses to stay caught.
          	
          	What begins as a strange catch quickly becomes a fight for survival as an unrelenting predator stalks the ship, learning the crew’s every move.
          	
          	And it has no intention of returning to the depths. The ocean wouldn’t claim it if it did.
          	
          	Trapped on their ship with something that adapts faster than they can think, the crew becomes prey in a brutal game of survival where the rules are constantly changing, tight corridors turn into slaughterhouses—and the body count is rising.
          	
          	Because if this thing reaches land—
          	
          	Destiny, Maine won’t stand a chance.
          	
          	Perfect for fans of:
          	
          		•	Creature horror
          		•	Ocean-based terror
          		•	Survival thrillers
          		•	Fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat short reads
          	
          	Brace yourself for a chilling descent into the unknown—where the line between hunter and prey vanishes once it reaches the surface.
          	
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          	Read "Catch of the Day" on your favorite reading platforms: https://books2read.com/catch-of-the-day
          	
          	Note: This story will not be published on Wattpad.

CireWordsmith

Now available, my latest short story: "Catch of the Day." https://books2read.com/catch-of-the-day
          
          ———
          
          Run for your life, or die trying.
          
          The sea always takes something.
          
          For Captain Hal Stonebrook, a routine fishing trip aboard the Elusive Destiny turns into a nightmare when something unnatural rises from the depths—something that refuses to stay caught.
          
          What begins as a strange catch quickly becomes a fight for survival as an unrelenting predator stalks the ship, learning the crew’s every move.
          
          And it has no intention of returning to the depths. The ocean wouldn’t claim it if it did.
          
          Trapped on their ship with something that adapts faster than they can think, the crew becomes prey in a brutal game of survival where the rules are constantly changing, tight corridors turn into slaughterhouses—and the body count is rising.
          
          Because if this thing reaches land—
          
          Destiny, Maine won’t stand a chance.
          
          Perfect for fans of:
          
          	•	Creature horror
          	•	Ocean-based terror
          	•	Survival thrillers
          	•	Fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat short reads
          
          Brace yourself for a chilling descent into the unknown—where the line between hunter and prey vanishes once it reaches the surface.
          
          ———
          
          Read "Catch of the Day" on your favorite reading platforms: https://books2read.com/catch-of-the-day
          
          Note: This story will not be published on Wattpad.

CireWordsmith

Update, Sept., 3, 2024: Beta Readers Wanted for Supernatural Private Eye Novel (85K)
          
          I'm looking for 5–10 beta readers who love reading in the genres of clean mysteries involving an amateur private eye with supernatural powers. This novel is complete and in its umpteenth (7th) draft and ready for fresh eyes and new perspectives.
          
          The word count is around 85K, with 32 chapters told in the first person of the private eye. No sex or profanity. Mild to moderate violence. I need the beta reads completed within 4–6 weeks.
          
          Here's the blurb I'm going with for now:
          
          Children have gone missing in Metro City, and the police are all out of resources—except one. Will Jones, a Feeler, is called upon as a private consultant to the MCPD to aid them in finding the innocents before it's too late.
          
          Haunted by his past, uncertain of his future, Jones must reacquaint himself with his out-of-practice empath abilities before he can hope to rescue the missing in time.
          
          If you enjoy reading books and/or stories in this genre, kindly apply as a beta reader using this link: ericbeaty.com/mimc-beta. I'm using StoryOrigin for my beta copies.

CireWordsmith

In this week's edition of "Shadow: Ninja Detective," tensions ratchet up as our hero sneaks into the Jewelry store to obtain more clues about the heist! Continue reading here: https://www.wattpad.com/1397478953-shadow-ninja-detective-my-kind-of-party
          
          Also, I'm proud to announce that "Shadow: Ninja Detective" is currently ranking at 35 out of 740 stories in the #shortfiction category! So please don't forget to vote, comment, and share to keep the rankings climbing!