In the heart of New York City, where the skyscrapers pierce the heavens and the streets hum with the unceasing rhythm of life, a dark undercurrent flows hidden from the casual eye. This is a city of a million stories, where dreams are made and shattered in the same breath, a place where light and shadow dance in a delicate balance. But sometimes, that balance is disturbed. "The Shadow of Vengeance" is a tale that delves into this darker side of the city. It's a story of justice and revenge, of secrets buried deep within the urban sprawl, and of two people brought together by a series of crimes that threaten to tear the very fabric of the metropolis apart. In the midst of chaos, Detective Elizabeth Clark and Michael Torres, a man seeking redemption from his past, find themselves entangled in a web of mystery, power, and intrigue. As they navigate through the labyrinth of New York's crime world, they confront not only the demons lurking in the city's shadowy corners but also those within themselves. This is their story, a dance with danger and truth, where every discovery could be as perilous as it is enlightening. Welcome to "The Shadow of Vengeance."
There was something inside of Melissa that snapped that day. She vowed to take revenge on anyone who had hurt, used, or abused her. Solve the riddle in the note to find the location of Mark Saint James, may he RIP. Clue: Denver, CO the Mile High City.
A senior-ranking police officer investigates a string of murders of high-profile ministers of the Maharaja's court during the tail end of the Golden Age of India.
Midnight Rose is a story about the survival of a young girl named Dusty Rose. After, leaving her abusive life behind, she learns that she has inherited a great deal of money and a horse ranch in Colorado left to her by her real father; whom she never met. Surprised, about this news... Dusty Rose hesitantly contacts her mother Laura, telling her of the inheritance and that she plans to relocate to Colorado to claim her ranch. Shortly, after reuniting with her, Dusty realizes that she should have left her mother in her past. Does Laura intend to plot her own daughter's murder for millions? Or will Dusty outsmart her, again? This short story was submitted to Short Story Lovers in 2012 under my former pen name of Aubree Grace. I have since refreshed the short story from its original version. I am excited that Midnight Rose has been held in the Most Popular drama story with readers for over 8 years! There is more to this story coming soon! Be sure to follow me!
Carly is a desperate 29 year old woman who is tired of living alone. Feeling, it's her last resort, Carly puts her profile on an online dating site and uses a picture of her best friend who died the previous year; she is sure to attract herself a husband now! Carly has some deep rooted evil lurking beneath the surface that is going to take her new groom-to-be by surprise?
Three friends who grew up in a small town in Idaho befriend newcomer Kamryn who has moved into the town. Kamryn begins to test their loyalties. She loves to gossip about anyone and everyone including them. Finally having enough, the girls hatch a plan to kill their friend. Can they really trust each other with the secret of what they have done? Or will they turn on each other? Follow the twists and turns and the edge of your seat thrills. If you have ever been a victim of gossip, you will indulge yourself in this story from beginning to end.
Jimmy worked in a coal mine in Wyoming. He is known best for his hot temper, drinking and chasing women. The small town was shocked to learn that Jimmy had set his sights on young Dixie Lee. Before Dixie Lee knew it, she is uprooted out of her parents home, and into Jimmy’s run down home. The rumor in town is, Dixie Lee’s father traded her to Jimmy for an old used tractor. After years, of dealing with Jimmy's drinking, skirting around with other women, physical and emotional abuse... Dixie Lee snaps and takes matters into her own hands by exacting a revenge so severe and gruesome, that she leaves their small town in utter shock!
