Procedural Stories

Beneath the streets of a forgotten town lies a city that is alive-breathing, reshaping, and remembering every secret, every betrayal, every fire. Liora never meant to uncover it. But when she discovers a mysterious fragment, she becomes entwined with a world of shifting streets, ancient powers, and deadly secrets. Alongside Casper, a reluctant guide, she must navigate corridors that twist like living serpents, face the merciless Ash Man, and confront rival forces that will stop at nothing to control the city. As she delves deeper, Liora learns the city holds far more than hidden streets-it preserves memory, commands fire, and tests its keepers. And the greatest danger is yet to come. In a thrilling race against time, where every choice reshapes reality, Liora must master the city's pulse, survive ancient threats, and protect the heartbeat of a world buried beneath stone. Love, betrayal, fire, and mystery intertwine in a story where every heartbeat matters-and no one is safe until the city chooses its true guardian.

Axis Spire is a city of shining rings and hidden fractures, and the officers of SpireGuard stand between the two. Detective Arrueus Faraka and his squad navigate daily crime, political tension, and the strange undercurrents rising from the Underworks - unaware that something far greater is moving in the dark. As pressure builds across the station, the team must hold the line... and each other.

This is a collection of flash fiction. Each chapter is a complete story and each story is less than one thousand words in length. Genres are science-fiction, fantasy and horror.

"No Criminal Shall Got Away" Inspired from the famous crime-investigation series, meet the crime scene investigator from Seremban Police Department. Led by Nuh Ghazali, can the team solved the cases and find justice to the victim? Whether it is a homicide, arson, or collision, no evidence will be left behind.

🔥 The Last Confession: Letters of Fire A Crime Thriller | Romantic Suspense | Action-Packed Mystery Some sins demand justice. Others demand fire. When a decorated police officer is found burned alive in a derelict warehouse, Detective Rayna Cole is thrust into the most disturbing case of her career. A cryptic letter addressed directly to her lies among the ashes-signed by someone the media quickly dubs The Confessor. Then another cop dies, and another letter arrives. Each message drips with accusation. Each death is more brutal than the last. And all signs point to a killer who knows Rayna intimately. Forced to team up with her former lover and disgraced ex-partner Aidan Reeve, Rayna must unravel a twisted web of revenge, corruption, and buried secrets. But Aidan isn't just a painful memory-he's a walking reminder of a raid gone wrong and a love that nearly destroyed them both. As the killer's trail ignites into a citywide conspiracy and an underground purge of dirty cops, Rayna and Aidan find themselves hunted, betrayed from within, and clinging to a rekindled passion they thought they'd lost forever. Now, the Confessor has one last letter to deliver. And Rayna must make an unthinkable choice: Justice... or the man she still loves. --- 📘 Perfect for fans of: Karin Slaughter's Will Trent series Tana French's The Dublin Murder Squad Romantic thrillers with moral gray zones like The Punisher or Killing Eve High-stakes cat-and-mouse thrillers with heat, heart, and haunting secrets

"He said, He said" is a gripping Murder Mystery Procedural tale. This suspenseful short story delves into the nuances of perception, leaving readers hooked on the unraveling mysteries of human perspectives. Dive into a quick, enthralling read that keeps you guessing until the end.

Murder Bugs: A Love Story is a twist-filled crime thriller about an entomologist helping the police solve a series of horrific killings by insects ... as well as a romance like no other.

Detective Leah Karr is a detective running from her own history, determined to prove that a person can truly escape their worst self. But the new killer terrorizing the city-dubbed The Curator-seems intent on proving her wrong. The Curator targets people who have undergone radical, positive transformations, murdering them to "preserve the truth" of who they WAS. Each crime scene is a meticulously arranged shrine to the victim's toxic past: a framed photo of their darkest moment, a forgotten cult artifact, the single chilling word, "FUI" (Latin for "I was"). As Karr races against the clock, she must enter the Curator's unsettling world, realizing the killer doesn't act out of cruelty, but a chilling conviction: that the core self is static, like an ancient artifact that must be protected from destructive "reinvention." To catch him, Karr must confront her own desperate need to bury her past, forging an unlikely alliance with a key informant whose own transformation hangs in the balance. The case is closed. The Curator is caught. But the true game has only just begun.

DI Mary Bray's journey unfolds against the backdrop of the vibrant yet complex cityscape of Manchester, where she serves as a dedicated detective in the Greater Manchester Police (GMP). From the outset, Mary's character is defined by her unwavering commitment to justice and her keen perception of the city's heartbeat, resonating with both its vibrant energy and underlying shadows.

A poem about baptism

Detective Ayesha Sharma reopens the decade-old cold case of Meera Nair, a college student who vanished mysteriously. New evidence from journalist Raj Malhotra links Meera's disappearance to wealthy businessman Arun Khanna. With Inspector Vikram Deshmukh, Ayesha uncovers Khanna's criminal activities and finds Meera held captive in a remote safe house. Meera's rescue and testimony lead to Khanna's downfall, bringing justice and closure to the haunting case.

A routine patrol takes a deadly turn! Joining the New York Police Academy from college with an end game of becoming a detective was an easy sell to Victoria Mattsen. Years earlier, tragedy struck when she lost her father-then later stepfather, and mother at a young age. Maybe they deserved it. Life moved on and she found a new home. But when history repeated itself and her new family perished, it sparked in Vikki a passion for justice and a desire for revenge. But two wrongs don't make a right. Outstanding detectives are molded, not born-forged through years of hard work, dedication to duty, and hands-on experience. Vikki's first week as a rookie police officer changed all that. A routine beat patrol turned deadly. It defined her future and put her on a fast track to earning the skills she'd need to uncover the truth- about what happened to her new family.

The first time i fell in love explains my love life in secondary school as a kid and how it affects me till now. Well not negatively and not positively

MI VIDA ERA UN ASCO ASTA QUE

When the world's most twisted serial killer begins leaving mutilated bodies and cryptic dog-eared pages in his wake, Detective Isabel Quinn is pulled into a symphony of horror. Known only as "The Composer," the killer turns murder into art, forcing victims to perform in their own deaths. But Isabel's hunt becomes personal when she suspects a connection to her missing son, Lucas. As the bodies pile up and the melody of madness deepens, Isabel uncovers a harrowing truth: The Composer is just the instrument. The real mastermind is someone far closer-someone orchestrating agony from the shadows. And the final act? It's written in her son's blood. In a crescendo of betrayal, sacrifice, and madness, Isabel must confront the chilling truth behind The Silent Hymn. Because in this performance, the music doesn't just haunt you-it consumes everything. The Composer never dies. The Conductor is always reborn.

In the heart of a city pulsating with life and shadows, Detective Pietra Piccinato and crime novelist Sonia Rook form an unlikely alliance. As they untangle a web of high-stakes crime intertwining financial fraud, political corruption, and corporate espionage, they unearth a labyrinth of influential figures consumed by unbridled avarice. Their pursuit takes them through a landscape of gleaming skyscrapers and the murky underbelly of the city, where danger lurks in every corner. Pietra, grappling with personal demons, charges forward with unwavering determination, often teetering on the edge of peril, causing friction with the precinct's no-nonsense captain, Holt Gates. Meanwhile, Sonia's investigative past resurfaces, ensnaring the pair in a treacherous dance of government secrets and perilous connections. Amidst the gripping mystery, a simmering romance unfolds between Pietra and Sonia. The tale navigates their palpable chemistry through stolen glances, lingering touches, and unspoken desires. Against the city's backdrop, from the glitz of the financial district to the shadowy alleyways, the story weaves a narrative tapestry. As their investigation advances, they confront a formidable adversary with ties to both crime lords and high-ranking officials. Conflicts within the precinct compound the tension, while the city itself seems to breathe, mirroring the escalating stakes.