Mystery/Suspense?

So I am currently writing a story, and I have it categorized under Fantasy/Adventure but the more I write it, the more I think it's more of a suspense book, I mean... there isn't much action but theres a lot of foreshadowing and twists for the reader...

is there like a test to see if it is a Suspense story? like if it has 'this' it IS suspense or mystery?

anything that would make it NOT a suspense story? Like if it has 'This' it is definitely NOT suspense or mystery?

any advice? :)

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Well a suspense story is something that has who wanting to turn the page to figure out the plot and main issue. It's mystery because as the book rolls on the reader and protagonist gets clues that unravel the mystery. So what you should ask your self is: Does your story present a main problem the protagonist face that is a mystery to both him and the readers? Is your book slow paced and goes into detail about the plot that keeps you wondering what comes next? To tell the truth if you think its a suspense book it should be one because it is your story. If the readers doesn't tell you it is not in the right genre then you know you overstepped the boundaries, but mostly readers won't if its a close fit. If they don't though you still have to consider which genre will be best suited to amplify each attribute of your story to promote it well. @adrienne0047

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@Xensus thank you sooo much! I think I will switch it over to suspense/mystery, there just isn't enough action and I hope that my story has all those things you've mentioned about making the reader curious, and being a page turner... that would be the goal I guess, again thank you SO much :D

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@adrienne0047 you're welcome and I'm glad you ignored all the typos. But it should have said if the readers tell you that it is not in the right genre then you know something is wrong. But good luck with your story and I wish you luck in all your endeavours.

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http://www.wattpad.com/story/1280916-finders-keepers please read

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http://www.wattpad.com/3835973-a-veneer

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http://www.wattpad.com/story/1631657-fragmented

This story is a mystery. It's told by a young woman, Evelyn, who works at a nursing home and discovers a journal that this mysterious woman leaves behind when she passes away. This journal holds many secrets that may involve Evelyn, herself.

Let me know what you think! i've only done five chapters, and it's quite short :)

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http://www.wattpad.com/story/1377873-darkness-inside-me cheers if you read :)

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http://www.wattpad.com/story/1617601-in-the-end

Supervisory special agent James Kengly is working the case that could make, or break his career in the FBI. A serial killer is on the loose and it's up to him, and a select few agents to catch him. The profile is weak and without a proper witness they don't think they'll be able to identify him.

Finally, they get the break in the case they need. The serial killer had struck again, only this time the victim survived. There's only one problem. The witness is blind.

James was raised right. Now that this women need protection, he and his colleagues are going to make sure that they're the ones to do it.

Melody Carrmen doesn't want or need the protection of an agent. Even if his voice melts over her like chocolate. She's independent and she's going to damn well make sure things stay that way.

The killer doesn't appreciate that his victim got away. Even if it takes him the rest of his life he's going to make sure she doesn't say a word to the police, or anyone ever again.

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http://www.wattpad.com/story/1102897-pure-heart

this is also a bit of all..........paranormal, mystery, romance? wad u think?

........"There! Now let me lo-" he stopped. And when I turned to look at him he stared at me with eyes as wide as watermelons. He saw it I thought. He saw it. I felt my eyes water. Why did I take of the jacket! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! How could I forget! How!?

"I- I- I can explai-" I started but he grabbed my arm and we were flying out of the restaurant and into the street.

"Put this jacket on!" he yelled. "Hurry! We have to go now!" he said running, guiding me. "We have to get back to the car fast, before anyone sees you!"....

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Casey's a 16 year old girl with many passions. Once she meets a mysterious boy at school, and notices the strange man always watching her she doesn't have a clue why. and why is when she looks into either one's eyes she sees visions of people dying? This story is about a girl who loses everything she loves most and finds something to love in the world and how she copes with it. My first story! This is a paranormal story, mystery, and has a hint of romance. :)

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A book for all the hunger games fanatics out there-------> http://www.wattpad.com/story/1483013-handed-down-the-hunger-games-trilogy-continues

Enjoy :)

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http://www.wattpad.com/story/1808854-white-lies

From the hurt and the pain that society has inflicted, Ann Jones finds her life in a different position. She has now been released and can go back to living a normal life again. At the age of 25, 3 years taken into captivity she finds it a struggle to keep her life normal like it was previously.

Will she find love in her pathway on the way to freedom? Or will she still suffer from the tarnished title she was given? Later finding out that there are also family troubles she is in a position to protect her loved ones and plans on keeping the people whom she loves dearest close, but will unexpected scenarios arrive as she attempts to be rid of the past? or will it keep crawling back with new pieces to pick up - even though she wanted to leave them behind?

by IvoryProductions

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