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Louisville community college professor Jared Longley had grown comfortable with his life and was excited to start a new chapter in love. But a regular guy in everyday America getting to keep his seemingly mundane life is dependent upon the odds working as they normally do. Odds are that one won’t become intertwined with dangerous mobsters when performing, routine, everyday tasks. But it does happen. Jared discovers what happens when the odds work against him and dark forces work to rob him of the life he took for granted.
As he hides for his life from these mobsters, Jared must rely upon unlikely sources of assistance to scrap to get his life back. He must grapple with who gets hurt and what gets lost along the way to save one’s self…even if one deserves to be saved. The first volume of the crime novel series The Ville looks at the fight that one man must put up to maintain an average American life and the toll that comes from this fight. <<less

Short story based on this twitter post I found interesting: https://twitter.com/cioccolato_kun/status/1584903132362211333... more>>

Credit for idea and cover:
twt: @/cioccolato_kun

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Ethan, the protagonist, is a young intelligent child whose mother abandoned him and his father when he was five years old and never send them... more>> a single letter. Ethan's father know where she lives, but he refuses to allow Ethan to meet her. Ethan persuaded his father to let him meet her one day, but his father was always busy with his business and had to depart before Ethan could meet his mother. He did, however, pledge to see Rebecca, Ethan's mother, as soon as he returned. His father would return in three months, so Ethan went to live in the orphanage where his father had given charitable contributions. Ethan and his orphanage friends, Teivel and Keira, have been friends with since Ethan had been 6 years old. Things were normal until a young teen kid was discovered dead a day after Ethan had fought him. Mysterious and deadly events occurred one after the other, and it appears that Eli, Ethan's nanny whom he loved as a mother, was involved in a negative way, as was Teivel... <<less

Enter The Pariah’s (or) The Pariah Organization, a group of outcasts; or in other words unspeakable people who no longer “exist.” These people are ghosts,... more>> shadows that died or were never born. They’re trained killers who work for three legends, individuals responsible for multiple serious and violent crimes. Now we set our sights on five individuals; these mysterious figures have their eyes on. Are they targets, potential recruits, or are they entertainment that they’re humoring until they find them boring? Read on and we shall find out together through this world of mystery, supernatural magic, and sci-fi dystopia. <<less

"Shadow Files: Scout and Helen's Chronicles" unfolds the gripping tales of two intrepid investigators, Scout and Helen, as they embark on a series of paranormal... more>> escapades. Working within the mysterious realm of government assignments, they navigate through enigmatic cases that blur the lines between the natural and supernatural. Join them in their relentless pursuit of truth as they uncover the secrets concealed within the shadow files, revealing a world where the paranormal meets government intrigue. Brace yourself for a thrilling journey through uncharted territories where each case brings them closer to the heart of mysterious occurrences and the shadows that conceal them. <<less

For years, seven young men and seven maidens were sacrificed to the beast that roamed the inescapable halls of the labyrinth. But the minotaur is... more>> dead and rumours of treasure have drawn the attention of a group of mercenaries. In the endless dark, however, something even more vicious has survived. <<less

The story begins with Alex, a seasoned 4Chan user and investigative journalist, stumbling upon a video titled "Shadows of Power: Unmasking Government Secrets." As the video vanishes, leaving behind only cryptic captions, Alex and the online community embark on an exhilarating quest to decode a conspiracy that transcends the boundaries of the visible world.... more>>

From dimly lit rooms where faceless figures engage in clandestine meetings to the echoing hum of whispers and barely audible murmurs, readers are drawn into a world veiled in secrecy. The captions, like breadcrumbs, guide the journey, leading the characters into the heart of a power struggle within the government's echelons.

As the investigation intensifies, the novel seamlessly blends the digital and real worlds, as the 4Chan community dives deeper into the mystery. With the video removed, the online forum transforms from a space of internet banter to a serious arena of uncovering the truth. Some users, having downloaded the video before its disappearance, become the key to resuming the investigation.

"Viral Deception" delves into the intricacies of every frame, every pixel, and every comment, creating a virtual marketplace of ideas teeming with speculation and conjecture. Alex's journey unfolds not only in the digital tapestry but also in the tangible consequences that ripple through the physical world.

The novel invites readers to question the nature of power, confront the secrets that lie hidden in the periphery, and unravel a conspiracy that challenges the very fabric of reality.

"Viral Deception" is a pulse-pounding thriller that explores the intersections of power, secrecy, and the relentless pursuit of the unknown. Are you ready to lift the veil and confront the shadows within?

Author's Notes:
I had a dream. I'll convert that inti a story. Surely that will work out, right? <<less

A highly secretive spy organization has been tracking down the movements of a devil. Just as they were gaining ground their spymaster Samuel was killed and the devil has increased their activities, threatening to take down their country Threinas.... more>>

Peter the brother of Samuel has taken up the mantle of Spymaster and his success dictates the fate of his country. The newly titled spymaster recruits a vigilante known as the Adjudicator, knowing that he needs the strength no matter where it comes from.
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Book 1 in a new series.
Liam is an 18 year old Irish boy from Boston. He enters a reality tv show competition to win... more>> money for college, but things definitely go wrong from there. The moment he steps onto the set becomes the start of his bad luck.... To be honest, he just wants to go home. And not in a body bag. <<less

In this fantastical world, there is something called "Virtue" and it lives within every being. Follow the main character, Syro, on his journey to unite... more>> this depressing, unforgiving world through peaceful means. Or rather, attempted peaceful means. <<less

In the heart of Dark Wells, Dr. Everhart and Dr. Thorne, along with a mysterious old man, unraveled the secrets of a lighthouse that was... more>> more than it seemed. They discovered the existence of a malevolent multiversal entity lurking beneath the sea, threatening their world. Joining the Orders of Shadow, they dedicated themselves to mastering sorcery, alchemy, and science to confront this cosmic danger. When a crow signaled the entity's return, they prepared to defend their reality. Their journey had evolved from archaeology into a battle against cosmic shadows, a quest to protect their loved ones, and a commitment to safeguard their world from the ancient evil that sought to consume it. <<less

A world that has a mystery story in it, there is one organization that plays an important role in detecting and analyzing mysterious movements in... more>> this world. M.A.D is an organization that aims to analyze anomalies in the world, every year M.A.D always recruits students in the world to go directly to the place where the anomaly is found. There are five students who were recruited to directly analyze the existence of the anomaly located at the North Pole, the five selected students named Jaya Kusuma, Yume Aoi, Zhang Heng, Khalee Raj and Lisa Pedraza.
In this expedition Yume is also looking for information about her father who disappeared 20 years ago where yume's father was also one of the people chosen by M.A.D to analyze the anomaly in the north pole, yume believes that her father is still alive and survived for 20 years in the cold place. <<less

Red Town is a spoof noir, which follows Private Eye Kirk Jerk as he delves into the murky underworld lowlifes, thieves, and the most despicable... more>> of them all, writers. <<less

Professional assassin Ernest Crump was one in the small group of known individual assassins who strove to be the best and complete his tasks no... more>> matter what the risks-without succumbing to defeat or danger. While obeying the many rules of professional assassins, Crump always managed to come out on top. But when Colombian narcomafia hire him to kill the president of the United States, Crump knows he must do extensive research in order to successfully complete the assassination-and not get caught.
While in disguise, Crump befriends a White House gardener who reveals lesser-known secret of the White House and its itineraries. And when he meets the president`s mistress, Elizabeth Tribe, he realizes she is the key to gaining entrance into the White House inconspicuously. But how will Crump successfully pull off the assassination while, at the same time, attempt to keep his true identity hidden?
IF THE IMPOSSSIBLE CHALLENGES YOU
IF ROUTINE BORES YOU
IF COURAGE RUNS IN YOUR DNA
THAN THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU
ASSASSINATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.A.
LEARN THE RULES OF THE MAN WHO ASSASSINATED THE PRESIDENT
The many rules the assassin applies to his job, could be applied to the preparation of any task we set ourselves
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A collection of drabbles set in the Lancer RPG universe.

A horror and thrilling story to pass your time :)

What if someone told you that the stuff of nightmares was real? What if the monster under your bed was real? The supernatural hide among us, in plain sight. ... more>>

The forces of darkness and the forces of light are at constant war with each other, unbeknownst to normal people.

A secret order of mysterious people is all the world has to save itself from evil, real evil. <<less

A short, psychological thriller

Hunting for a serial killer, a SWAT team gets more than they bargained for when they invade a mansion filled with lethal traps.

When the protagonist Ka'rita, walks between the lines of reality on her way home from school, she falls into a spiral of horrifying events. Unable... more>> to receive help, she is hopelessly stuck watching as her view on the world crumbles around her. <<less

The only constant in Hide’s life was his favourite drink at the pub. Attractive broads and money in Yorkshire came and went, but it was nothing more than a dull existence. None of them were Makhi.... more>>

Charming, driven, and confident, the ideal qualifications for employment away for the smoggy city—and Hide. When that job came into their lives, Makhi left. The country moved on.

But not him.

His only lead was the shy, strange young man, Loukas Asbjorn. However, the more he learned about the youthful aristocrat, the more he could not help but be charmed by his sweet personality and growing sadistic tendancies

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Kalea has moved to the mainland from Hawaii and is having a hard time adjusting to the cold weather, new people, and new everything. The tropical trees are replaced by pine, and the warm sand is replaced by busy harbors and fishermen.... more>>

Her new best friend Molly helps her get used to a new life, and she starts to feel that she can make it in this new town.

But her mind is always going back, in the far reaches of her mind, to the treasure she found, on the beach many months ago.

Her treasure is ancient, it's alive, and she doesn't know where it came from.

All she knows is that it's always thirsty, always demanding, and she can't help but feel that it's sinister.

Part of Royal Road January Theme "Uncharted Waters" <<less

November of 2012 in New York City was an especially interesting period of time for a teenager named Terro Vasher, a low profile high school student by day and a reckless nosy vigilante dubbed ‘Raven’ by night. When a sequence of murders performed by toxic fumes plagues an onset of murder mysteries in the city, it’s up to the eloquent 17 year old with a long list of inner turmoil issues to play detective and get to the bottom of it as authorities decidedly do nothing. ... more>>

He’s a loud mouth, has a tongue more silver than metal, but he’s this city’s only hope. And maybe he’s been given a free ticket along the way to sort out his morals too while he’s at it.

Dear Raven, this is morality. <<less

In the bustling city of Neo-Tokyo, where shadows conceal both secrets and sins, lurks a mysterious detective known as the "Enigma Weaver." His true identity remains shrouded, a ghostly figure in the world of criminals and lawbreakers. Renowned for his unparalleled intellect and cunning, he operates in the twilight zone between righteousness and deception, seeking the truth through elaborate and cunning traps.... more>>

To hire the Enigma Weaver's services, one must be prepared to part with a hefty sum of $1000. It's a price the wicked and corrupt willingly pay to keep their dark deeds hidden, unaware that they are walking straight into a web of their own making. Each case becomes a labyrinth of puzzles and illusions, skillfully woven by the master detective, leading the culprits down a path of their own undoing.

However, amidst this enigmatic existence, there lies a peculiar exception to the Weaver's rule. A young woman named Ami, whose captivating innocence and purity have managed to touch the heart of this enigmatic figure. Unbeknownst to the world, she holds the key to unlocking the Weaver's compassion. As childhood friends, their bond runs deep, and for her, he takes on any case free of charge, standing as her protector in a world of shadows.

As the Weaver tackles seemingly impossible cases, each more intricate and perilous than the last, a mysterious organization casts its ominous shadow over Neo-Tokyo. With each revelation, the threads of deception begin to tighten around the Weaver, hinting at a connection between the organization and the secrets of his past. <<less

Seven friends go on an overnight camping trip, sleeping under the stars, cooking s’mores, and telling scary stories by the campfire. But stories have a... more>> power all of their own. What would you do if an old and murderous legend came to life? <<less