Murder at the Tower

Adam Hayche | mystery | Complete

A crow mage wakes up from a nightmare. They are expecting to have an average day. By the end of it, they will wish they had stayed asleep.

3.54 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 18:34

Field of Stars

Sway | mystery | Complete

Field of Stars is a beautiful slice of life, romantic drama in which the protagonist, Kaito, and his sister moved in with their aunt after a tragic night they'd both rather forget. It is in the mountainous town of Hakone that he experiences the love found in the bonds of friendship, the unrelenting support of family, and the allure of love between two people meant to be together.

30.72 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-22 18:40

Kaleidoscope Book 1: Night has Fallen

Minasharpwrites | mystery | Complete

Marie was spending her time researching a magic circle when a case falls into her kitchen. As a Guardian, she can't pass this up, especially since this involves vampires, the largest group within her territory. Taking this case on might provide her with valuable information as long as she doesn't end up revealing her own secrets. Can she save Mark, a young vampire framed for murder, or will her mutual distrust with his Master cause their demise?

30.44 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 12:03

Superior Splendor - Liberty ErotiCake

Daoistrew | mystery | Complete

Inspired by the tale of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Superior Splendor - Liberty ErotiCake begins the story of Bijou Luisant, who by her own hand thrusts herself into the militaristic webbing laid out by her father and close allies. What she experiences will change her life forever, as she unknowingly becomes a crucial part in a dark and twisted plot that will shape the TRAPPIST-1 solar system forever.

130.22 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 13:22

Lost Nine Lives

ArcaneSaga | mystery | Complete

Steel Sky is a nation with a large population. And this brings problems in case you happen to confuse a professional private detective with a total amature. Anton Stock got hired to find a missing robot in this massive city. Not knowing that things are going to get out of hand as he gets way over his head!

2.06 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:41

I say to you

Makez | mystery | Complete

A couple passes the time in their living room, sitting on a couch together at night.After a totally normal day, on an ordinary, stormy evening...However, everything might not be as it seems. A very short story inspired by the song "Sanon Sinulle", by the Finnish band "Disco".

0.66 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:41

Mellified Eternity

Goreman the Gormless | mystery | Complete

The strange record of a cult that worshipped honey and the mysterious death of their leader

0.64 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 14:41

Alone Together

AJ_Agreste | mystery | On going

With her mom constantly out of the house and no one to talk to at school, 15-year-old Mona has no trouble rushing into the forest when it mysteriously calls out her name. When Mona is pulled into another world, she is greeted by a red-haired boy named Peter, who insists on spending time with her. But whenever Mona thinks about home, Peter tries to distract her with fun and games. Will Mona gain newfound comfort, or will this dreamscape turn into a nightmare?

3.02 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 15:11

Emotiv

Ria Rees | mystery | Complete

New Adult | Dystopia | Speculative | Slipstream | Science Fiction Kyla has finally broken into the Worker class of Skycross. But when she is cast aside by society and witnesses the plight of the Abandoned, she must make a choice between her own future, and the wellbeing of thousands, before she loses her grip on reality. Author's Note: Serial Novel, new parts to release every Wednesday -- I'm writing this as I post, so I'd love to hear your feedback and thoughts on where the story might lead! I have a vague plan in mind but I'm excited to try out this process of posting as I go :)

42.76 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:43

In Somnium

Ari Yaki | mystery | Complete

In the depths of an abyss, a young man awakens to a world of strange images and inky blackness, his memories lost to amnesia. With hope gone, he finally succumbs to his solitary new life when, out of the blue, a voice calls to him. "Hollis!" With hope ignited, he finds himself venturing into the unknown, though regret is never far behind. Through this, he encounters a mysterious young man who sets forth a series of events that force Hollis to question everything; even his own state of being.

29.12 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:59

Memory Lane

L. A. Sirius | mystery | Complete

Five child prodigies are invited to an elusive tech CEO's private island. Surrounded by enigmatic geniuses, Daniel is forced to face his past through everlasting, haunting, memories. Unravel the mysteries of the island along with the characters inside, but try not to get killed. How does one move on? Must you forget about your past to truly overcome it? If this is going to be the future, why live in the present? Complete

22.76 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:58

Witch Poison

VanessaFletcher | mystery | Complete

(COMPLETE STORY) 'One bite and you're gone' - That's what the boutique bakery usually boasts about its invisibility cakes but this batch has a deadly secret ingredient - so one bite really does mean you're gone...Who would want to kill the young girl no one seems to know outside Valencia Veemer's bakery - 'Spellbinding Treats'?Who is the scruffy man who they see hanging around - but who disappears just as quick?Who was the girl?Why are they trying to frame Valencia for the murder?And who has stolen her fairies? To make matters worse, no one in Spellica trusts half-witches like Valencia, it only makes their suspicions deepen.Can she and her best friend Talbot Acres discover who the murderer is, or will Valencia lose her business - and her life, trying?

8.01 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:57

Immortal Stonekeeper

Mercynarie | mystery | Complete

Living your life on the edge is all fun and games, until the ground shifts before your feet and you wind up dead on the streets with a hole in your head. Informant Jonathan Warner is perfectly content with living his life one exciting night at a time. But when his cop friend asks him for help regarding a dead auctioneer and a missing jewel, he finds himself suddenly dragged into the hidden world of vampires and immortals. What do immortals want from him? Who killed the auctioneer? Why is this jewel so important? And will his life ever be the same again? This is the tale of the Immortal Stonekeeper.

19.86 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-25 18:55

The Tragedy of Whistone (Non-canon)

Shizzle Blitz | mystery | Complete

Wight Wolloughbin arrives at the village of Whistone, ready to establish some order in the forgotten village. What he finds however, is a mystery that leads him to team up with a priest turned Historian. Can they solve what happened to the ruler of Whistone?

5.53 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 13:58

The Alchemist's Mask

Gen0me | mystery | Complete

Luna only has one more heist left until she can put her life of crime behind her. When she accidentally gets caught up in the schemes of rival nations, this girl from the slums will need to use every last trick from her troubled past in order to save the ones she loves most.Cassian is the prince of Enthamere, so why does he wish he could be anyone else instead? Sheltered and treated like a child, he dreams of exploring the world and going on grand adventures. He learns how quickly dreams can turn into nightmares when circumstances force him to flee his homeland.

60.15 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 14:27

Stilted Waters Edge written by Travis Willier

Radiant Summer moon (TravisW) | mystery | Complete

In the far off Galaxy there is a planet that is 90% water. There are small villages throughout all of the water. These villages were small stilted building's cylinder in shape consisting of two to three levels where people lived a culture based around the water they live above. They pray to fish and monster beings that are said to thrive in the oceans deep. These are ancient people that are descendants of the land; the old ones speak of a Time when men fought over cities and land. Now people pass their time fighting each other over fishing territory and remnants of their distant past. This is their story.

9.80 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 14:22

Avalon (Year 2)

Miss hearty | mystery | Complete

Avalon is going back to Hogwarts for her second year. she is looking forward to going back. but when a dark wizard escapes out of prizon her 2nd year may be in danger Please rate my stories.

8.48 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:36

The Secrets of Lineage and Truth in Murder

JRBANCROFT | mystery | Complete

Murder, hidden family secrets, a car fortune, and blackmail. A trio tries to bring their successful car company to America, a competitor to the Model T, though their progress is deterred by a murder. When one of the owners finds out his father was murdered, and he is forced to go home for the first time in decades. A home and family he had not seen for a very good reason. There he meets a young lady who holds the pieces to the rest of the story.

18.05 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-26 17:36

Undermind

SealJohnson | mystery | Complete

Saskia thought her life was finally getting back on track after the accident. Thenshe got trolled. Now she'supa tree the size of a planet,andall who meet her either run screaming or attack on sight. If everyone would just calm down and stop trying to kill her for one moment, shemight get a chance to explain that this has all been a horrible misunderstanding. Containslight GameLit/LitRPG elements, but no number crunching. Chapters average around 4500 words / 16 pages. Updated weekly. Cover art by Ben J.

246.11 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 16:46

ATL: Stories from the Retrofuture

B. A. Baker (Thedude3445) | mystery | Complete

In a future of robots and CRTs, Atlanta is the most powerful city in the world. And in that city, twentysomething slacker Morgan Harding dreams of being able to live a normal, peaceful life... until they're given cybernetic superpowers and forced to become a hero. Together with a mysterious sentient robot and an overworked college student, they must keep Atlanta safe from the technological threats that arise... pretty much constantly... Sigh. ATL is divided into several novel or novella-sized stories, and the entire first season is online on Royal Road for you to gobble up like a robot filling up at a power socket. And if you're itching for more, always know you can read the story at its official website too. Please vote onTop Web Fiction!You can vote once a week on each device for this story (and any others you enjoy!).

185.72 Ten thousand words | Updated at 2024-03-27 17:02