Horror
Meet The Sullivan Detective Agency: Double Trouble — An Adventure-Forward Children’s Mystery Book Series
The Sullivan Detective Agency is a series of mystery books for kids that has attracted a lot of kids already. Those who are unaware of this series can read this blog to learn about all the books that have been published in this series. Think classic stories rebuilt for modern readers: short chapters, breadcrumb clues, and ethical detectives who use brains over bravado. It’s an adventure mystery series that respects kids’ curiosity and rewards it. So, let’s explore!
By Parker Kelly Books3 months ago in Chapters
Penumbra - Chapter 4
After the world stopped shaking and the grout in the floor tiles coalesced into straight lines again, I struggled to my feet. A darting speck of movement caught my eye; a scorpion skittered under the toe-kick by the kitchen sink. The back door had blown open when the swamp cooler kicked on and pressurized the house. Groaning, I stepped out into the night, not bothering to close the door behind me.
By Thomas Speer4 months ago in Chapters
Penumbra - Chapter 3
She was my height, and though her insubstantial form lent little detail, the outline of her hair was clear enough, the general shape of her body familiar enough, and the slouching posture reminiscent enough to leave little doubt I was looking at my mom. Her drifting white form walked though the kitchen towards the living room as though I wasn’t there. As she walked by, a familiar tune wafted through the still air -the waltz-y opening notes to “I Love Lucy”. The smell of Virginia Slims hung over the kitchen like an aura, but these senses yielded to silence and stagnation as the vapor-spirit passed further into the house, disappearing into the black hallway toward her bedroom. I let out a small gasp as the breath I had been holding finally broke the silence. I stayed and took several deep breaths, calming myself. I started off after the figure, feeling my way along the hall into the darkness. My eyes had begun to adjust as I continued into her room.
By Thomas Speer4 months ago in Chapters
Penumbra - Chapter 2
Time seemed to prowl around me like a hungry animal. When I started breathing again, I coughed up a cloud of dust. Light had gone completely in my absence, and in the night sky, a stream of silver stars wove light enough to examine my trembling hands. Ten fingers, ten toes. I thought. At least I didn’t get turned into some alien or anything. I stood and stretched. The stiffness told me I had been on the ground for some time. I looked up to assess the time.
By Thomas Speer4 months ago in Chapters
Penumbra - Chapter 1
Shards of terracotta clay fanned out across the yellow dirt, skipping into Choya bushes and under what was left of the exploded boat. A disquieted critter, maybe a lizard, skittered from underneath the wreckage and into the treacherous thicket of cactus in the failing light. I dropped my Red Ryder down on the boat shell and shook my head. “Not making that mistake again” I muttered to myself. It didn’t matter if the mysterious critter had a diamond ring around its little tail. Nothing was worth going anywhere near a Choya bush.
By Thomas Speer4 months ago in Chapters
Jinn Ki Shaadi Unki Shaadi
By the third and fourth episode, I was completely immersed in the realm of this bizarre yet humorous haunted haveli. The first two episodes established the plot and introduced the characters. But now the drama has begun to find it's pace. The jinns were actively trying to scare the humans away whereas the humans were navigating through it all in the most humorous way.
By Raviha Imran4 months ago in Chapters
Entry 1
Oct 23rd, 1897. A rainy day. Dearest journal, Standing in a desolate cemetery with plantlife growing on tombstones and unmarked graves surrounding me, my day lacks moral and empathy. I have casted all my emotions into the dark pit of despair to leave only guilt and sadness to grow. I feel drained…and devoid of any positive emotions. All because of today. Today is the day of my beloved’s funeral and as I stand with her many family and friends, dread and loneliness cast over me. The thought of being in the world without my beloved is a thought I 'd never think I would have to face. While the sun settled behind her tombstone, I can’t seem to grasp my own pondering.
By Morgan Wright4 months ago in Chapters
The Conduit
“There’s no sign of the doctor aboard the station. Do you think she’s back out on that dammed boat?” asked Han. “Why don’t you let me and the guys take that thing back in with us. We could use a few days of rest and relaxation, and who better to steer her in than some frogmen?” asked Jensen.
By Jason Ray Morton 4 months ago in Chapters
📖 Secrets of Silence
📖the city streets were drowned in the darkness of night. Alia and Zaryab’s car moved slowly toward the newspaper office. A strange silence lingered between them. Alia’s mind was still haunted by Anwar’s “Hit List.” The shock of seeing her own name written on it was eating her from the inside.
By dabeer hashmi4 months ago in Chapters
