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Read Short Mystery Stories

Read the best short stories online by short story writers of all ages from around the world,
listed below in order of the date they were published, with new stories first.
*The Secret Garden of Dreams: A Journey By Saba Khan

*Description:* In this enchanting tale, a young girl named Sophia discovers a magical garden that only appears in the moonlight. As she tends to the garden, she uncovers the secrets of her own heart and mind, learning valuable lessons about courage,

The Exchange By CPlatt

Chloe gets chatting to Ben on the bus to work, before long things take a strange turn.

This Dog's Life. By CPlatt

Ben is the average 11 year old boy, until one day, everything changes.

The Suicide Conversation By Nissan Kar

A young man carrying a load of destruction is guided by a voice. Is it of a man or a soul or he himself?

Welcome To The Circus By Satnampreet Pandher

Death is not the end, it is just the beginning of a new chapter!

Floating Town By Neel Mukadam

Nightmares take flight in Phantom Shores, a chilling town where shadows whisper fears and a lonely soul must face their deepest dread.

Throne of Blood By Ed Staskus

Excerpt from "Bomb City"

The Curse of Skempty Cemetery By Peter Edward Evans

Many adults as well as children, night time was something to truly fear as the inner subconscious would stir deep thoughts of monsters and creatures from the dark realms.

Room 15 By John Jones

A metal detector finds the key to a room in an abandoned hotel. Should it be investigated?

Going to space: Adventure By Leonardo Lezama

A story of smart and skilled people were sent to space for an epic adventure.

Kally Mahzoo and The Hobo Incident By Donald Harry Roberts

For all ages who like little mystery stories

Trevor's Guru By CPlatt

Life was getting to Trevor. Work and the office was just draining. There had to be more to life than this.

WHERE AM I FROM? By BEN BROWN

A girl called Lily believes that her soul incarnated on Earth from another world in the remote past.

The Heart of Eldora Village By Akande Akorede Ibrahim

Eldora Village, resided with a heartbeat that surpassed the ordinary rhythm of life.

Snatched By CPlatt

I'll never forget the day they came to take me away from my family.

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