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Assassination Josef Manz
The plane landed at Nairobi's Kenyatta International Airport at noon. The sun was overhead, the heat intense...(6,150 Words)

The Custodian John J Pender
It’s about a serial killer and how we see ourselves... (9,461 Words)

The Knot Mark Keen
Slightly gruesome tale of how sometimes seemingly trivial things can get out of hand...(1,066 Words)

Wanna Chat? John J Pender
Monkeylips has invited you to the Rainbow Room Chat Room... (5,830 Words)
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The Accomplice Tim LeClair
A story in the vein of Poe and Lovecraft, complete with gothic houses, mysterious servants, and insane friends. A sort of homage to the masters...
Angel's Cry Tim LeClair
The angels, Father. Can't you hear the angels...?
Back To Normal H. Briscoe
There was the familiar click of the catch meeting the frame, and a rush of cool air. Carol froze...
Bradshaw Manor Amanda J. Hart
A House w/ a mysterious past,a hidden story, and a guest that is determined to stay...

Carpet Shadows Robbie Blake
George Anderson casually swung the keys to his front door around the index finger of his right hand ...

Chase James Fohl
A young man must hunt and kill a snake that has paralyzed his brother, but as his anger takes over, an innocent bystander is killed...

The Commission of a Lifetime - Part One Tony Benci
The contract is presented and considered accordingly... a wager so ardent our hero can hardly resist...

The Commission of a Lifetime - Part Two Tony Benci
Now, the work must be done... he will win and win handsomely, of that he's sure...

A Conversation at Breakfast Chris Bloom
Ever talk to someone who just wasn’t listening? (550 Words)
Distractions Jessica Hughes
I had only one clue, only one sure desire. I was searching for distraction...

The Diver Robbie Blake
It was times like this that Allan remembered what his father had always told him. "Allan, don't look down, boy!" ... (2,400 Words)
Fairy-a** Don’t Drink (The Censored Version) Chris Bloom
Just another Friday night in Alabama...(2,630 Words)

Forbidden Wishes Zaphonia
Be careful what you wish for because it might come true...(4,600 Words)

Hindsight Robert Cornell
A kind of Valentine's Day story...(900 Words)
The Hunted Jessica Scott
It's what's inside that counts... (650 Words)
Lifeguard Simon Robinson
Hiya guys. The website looks fantastic. To help celebrate, here's a new story for you to flex your critical muscles. Phew, is it hot or is it just me...?
One Thousand Two Hundred and Thirty One Robert Cornell
The first line is always easy... (1,231 Words)
Original Lies Robert Cornell
Genesis, from the Snake's point of view... (1,400 Words)

Perfect Serial Josef Manz
“We, serial killers, are your sons. We are your husbands. We are everywhere.” - Ted Bundy (2,145 Words)
Kate The Professional
A man dies and attends his own funeral...
Thieving in the Left Eye, Murder in the Right Chris Bloom
A would-be mugger follows the wrong man home... (1,250 Words)
The Werewolves Next Door Robert Cornell
The couple next door were werewolves...
Wintersong El DeHaai
The music's gone on every night for a week. All those goats ... enough is enough... (3,000 Words)
The Woods House Chris Bloom
All his short life, he’d hated stairs, because he knew that the monster could get you on the stairs... (1,080 Words)
The Worm Ted Wheeler
Terrified, she pushed open the door to face her deepest fear. Desperately she struck out, but the stinger stabbed deep into her neck....

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