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A housekeeper reports the disappearance of a sewing-maid from a wealthy household. She insists that the girl has been abducted. Mr Gryce and a young detective investigate. The missing young woman has...

One of the first writers of detective fiction in America, distinguished by well plotted, legally accurate stories. She is credited with shaping detective fiction into its classic form, and developing...

Anna Katharine Green (November 11, 1846 – April 11, 1935) was an American poet and novelist. She was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well...

"Talking of sudden disappearances the one you mention of Hannah in that Leavenworth case of ours, is not the only remarkable one which has come under my direct notice. Indeed, I know of another that in...

Anna Katharine Green's novel, 'The Staircase At The Heart's Delight', is a gripping mystery that revolves around the suspicious death of a wealthy businessman. Green's intricate plotting and detailed...

Anna Katharine Green's 'The Step On The Stair' is a thrilling mystery novel that captivates readers with its suspenseful plot and intricate character development. Set in the late 19th century, the book...

A fascinating tale by Green - it is full of horror and spine-chilling suspense. It will make the reader's blood run cold... _________ American novelist and celebrated writer of detective fiction. Green...

The Leavenworth Case - Anna Katharine Green - The Leavenworth Case is the first novel of Anna Katharine Green, an American poet and novelist, who was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America,...

In einer kalten, nebligen Winternacht wandert ein junger Mann durch eine ihm unbekannte ländliche Gegend in Amerika und hofft, bald einen Unterschlupf für die Nacht zu finden. Und tatsächlich führt ihn...

Anna Katharine Green (November 11, 1846 – April 11, 1935) was an American poet and novelist. She was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well...

Anna Katharine Green was an American poet and novelist. She was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well plotted, legally accurate stories. Green...

An early detective story by a woman writer about a sewing girl in a rich man's house who is abducted. The housekeeper reports the crime and the detective in charge doesn't understand why it is imperative...

A young woman is killed by an arrow in the middle of the museum. An older woman seems to be in shock and huddles next to the girl. Mr. Gryce is an old man now, but he is still sharp of mind. He and his...

The Leavenworth Case (1878), subtitled A Lawyer's Story, is an American detective novel and the first novel by Anna Katharine Green. Set in New York City, it concerns the murder of a retired merchant,...

Mr. Gryce was melancholy. He had attained that period in life when the spirits flag and enthusiasm needs a constant spur, and of late there had been a lack of special excitement, and he felt dull and...

First published in 1897, That Affair Next Door is another fascinating study in human motivations intertwined with bits and pieces of circumstantial evidence that at first make very little sense. True...

Veteran stuntman Luke Wesson knows how to take a hit. But when he makes the mistake of stepping into a gas station robbery on his way to L.A., he takes more than just a beating—he becomes a hostage.Held...

Erik Carrière-Destler's opera, Don Juan Triumphant, is making its grand premiere in the summer of 1888! But things take a turn when valuable props go missing. Along with Christine and his friends, Erik...

Under the control of a madman... with no way out. Aaron Dupree has turned his life around. After serving six years in prison for his part in an armed robbery, he's released on parole. He's gotten a job...

Born a peasant, raised a Lady, Charlotte does not know which she is, but she does know what she wants to be: a great composer. Her talent is remarkable, but when she turns eighteen, her dead father's...

Hannah and McCoy lost two of their closest friends during the confrontation with the genocidal Alaskan entity and they're not sure how to move on. Kurt and Cass bolster their ranks but Kurt struggles...

Adler and Gordon's relationship deepens, but before long, they have to adjust to unforeseen circumstances. As if that weren't enough, everyone's favorite vampire hunter calls the couple to a murder scene. Gordon...

The Sordid Debt Duet is a dark tale of a man's journey to find justice for the death of his loved ones.Her grandfather's debt became her prison. Her heart was the price...Tatiana Polov was more than just...

 A tough group of Navy Seals and best friends start 'Seals and Bounty Compang, Aecurity company and bounty hunter firm all in one in Las Vegas. Hidden behind all of that rough and tough exterior is the...

In the kingdom of Dent, Amelia has always been overshadowed - first by her brother, the rightful heir, and then by her father's vision of tradition. Groomed for marriage rather than leadership, she's...

In the infamous Empire City, they have invented a god. This has drawn the ire of the gods, but the machine god has proven too strong for even their efforts. However, the most cunning of the gods seeks...

The Sentinels.As society shifted in ways that unsettled conservative values—rising polarization, eroding traditions, and deepening distrust in institutions—a clandestine brotherhood took shape. They called...

Adam Storm, the Youngest Global bestseller, podcaster, and entrepreneur, embarks on a transformative journey through the chapters of Fractured Dawn. Despite his remarkable achievements—including his hit...

I have my first-ever crush…on my boss. ​​​​​​​Sienna:I've spent my entire life thinking that there's something wrong with me because I was never like the other girls my age.I never had crushes or dated...

Niapachad Island is a place lost in time—a haunting echo of a forgotten era. Its people cling to the old ways, draped in antiquated fashion, speaking in peculiar tongues, and abiding by an outdated hierarchy...

RaphaellaYears ago, a humiliating incident placed me into Wyatt Sanders' orbit. We went our separate ways, and since then, I've embraced my sexual submissive nature. I'm happy in the BDSM lifestyle, and...

Life is unpredictable, the afterlife even worse.Thrust too early into death (only thirty-two!), Leo Cooper wrestles with the confusion of how things work on the other side. It's an impossible undertaking,...

How well do you know your neighbours?Small towns can be deadly. Linda Burton is house-sitting for her aunt's friend in the pretty little town of Glenhaven. Linda, who has spent her career in the city,...

Geoff King was excited to be coming home from prison soon, until his long-time girlfriend dropped a bombshell. This VERY SHORT STORY was first published in Words Worth Reading Issue 2.

Billionaire Maddox Wade is in over his head. An unknown human trafficker is trying to kill him for saving his sister, hunting them both down like animals. And he's lost his heart to a woman who thrives...

I'm rarely a man who mixes business with pleasure but when I find myself hypnotized by a beautiful woman at the nightclub, I make the time to enjoy the finer things in life. Like having a quickie in the...

The exciting conclusion to the Sword and Soul epic fantasy by Sarah Macklin! The empire of the Ega is on fire. War rages to its north and south. A peasant's rebellion is devouring cities to the west....

In a realm teetering on the brink of destruction, where ancient clans clash and unseen forces manipulate the threads of destiny, a group of ordinary young adults discovers they possess extraordinary abilities...

Talia West has loved Sheriff Anson Beaudry all her life, but he's never looked at her twice—at least not in that way. All that is about to change. Because her brothers are too lazy to do any work, she's...

Two drug dealers, one serial killer, zero chance of playing it safe.Mark and Toby aren't your average entrepreneurs. Their business is drugs. Mark, a smooth-talking hustler, thrives in the fast-paced...

I'll lose everything if I give in to my desire, so why am I drawn to him like a moth to a flame?MarcusMy senior year, I made a deal with the devil. Or, my father, as he's commonly known. I get to spend...

Modern Love - Ancient Foes With vampires on the rise and the city under threat, who would have thought love – and a long lost recipe for pesto - could bring everything undead to a head? Lola Morelli enjoys...

Penrose and Pyke must put aside their own problems in a race against the clock to rescue a kidnapped infant.When private detective Charlie Penrose Pyke is asked to investigate the kidnapping of a child,...

From the Book of Atmospheres by Robert Scotellaro is a collection of micro and flash stories that explore life at a slant.  Often surreal/fabulistic, there is a universality that threads their fabric...

A boss in need of a fake girlfriend. A man in love with his best friend's little sister. A hot-headed chef attracted to his manager. Faking It with my Billionaire BossI've been in love Silas for the longest...

Join the struggle in the latest chapter of an unforgettable series where the fall of civilization is just the beginning.In a world where oil is no longer king, survival becomes the ultimate battleground.After...