Procedural Stories

Axis Spire is a city of shining rings and hidden fractures, and the officers of SpireGuard stand between the two. Detective Arrueus Faraka and his squad navigate daily crime, political tension, and the strange undercurrents rising from the Underworks - unaware that something far greater is moving in the dark. As pressure builds across the station, the team must hold the line... and each other.

Beneath the streets of a forgotten town lies a city that is alive-breathing, reshaping, and remembering every secret, every betrayal, every fire. Liora never meant to uncover it. But when she discovers a mysterious fragment, she becomes entwined with a world of shifting streets, ancient powers, and deadly secrets. Alongside Casper, a reluctant guide, she must navigate corridors that twist like living serpents, face the merciless Ash Man, and confront rival forces that will stop at nothing to control the city. As she delves deeper, Liora learns the city holds far more than hidden streets-it preserves memory, commands fire, and tests its keepers. And the greatest danger is yet to come. In a thrilling race against time, where every choice reshapes reality, Liora must master the city's pulse, survive ancient threats, and protect the heartbeat of a world buried beneath stone. Love, betrayal, fire, and mystery intertwine in a story where every heartbeat matters-and no one is safe until the city chooses its true guardian.

This is a collection of flash fiction. Each chapter is a complete story and each story is less than one thousand words in length. Genres are science-fiction, fantasy and horror.

(Book 1) Night is a city of many names. It's a home to some, refuge for others and a glittering cesspool where monsters and humans live side by side. Join the semi-functional NCPD Cryptid Unit as they fumble their way through supernatural crimes by night while producing Canada's best/worst TV show by day. When a woman is found murdered on a construction site, the NCPD teams up with a ghost to catch a monster before it kills again. But behind the cameras, the cast and crew butt heads when pranks go too far, and signals get crossed. Newly Edited with 'added' parts Come be a part of our disaster family and add Night Beats to your universe's shenanigans! https://nightbeatseu.ca/ Sign up for the monthly newsletter that includes author interviews, book reviews, beta samples, book themed recipes, and feline photos to brighten your day. Night Beats in every-verse! Part 1 in my Night Beats series! Content Warnings: Moderate, very occasional violence/gore and course language WC: 50,500

21 dead. 30 injured. One pristine white suitcase. When a bus crashes outside Las Vegas under suspicious circumstances, grizzled detective Hyunsik Kang finds his own name on a suitcase at the scene. Enter Grete Langford-sharp-tongued, seductive, and too curious for her own good. As bodies pile up and secrets unravel, so does their restraint. Burn Pattern is a tense, addictive crime thriller where every clue cuts deep, and obsession runs hotter than the desert sun. Click to uncover what really happened on that road.

From the author of Manhunt and Plainclothes comes another police procedural featuring Detective Michael Casoni as he investigates several homicides involving army personnel. The spectre of the Vietnamese conflict hangs over this story too, and once again Casoni is haunted by his past. In the meantime, Santino is still trying to come to terms with getting shot at Kennedy Airport. It's time for psycho evaluations as both she and Casoni open up about their pasts. And in New York City, a killer is on the loose and has just upped his game. A Brigadier General is now in his sights.

The year is 2045, Kaduna state has a well advanced police department trying to solve it's first serial killing in decades. With winding unexpected twists and turns and new crimes getting uncovered on the trail, Kaduna's finest must race against time to save the last victims while juggling issues in their personal lives!

Brian Henry leaves the chaos of Chicago behind, hoping a small coastal town will give him peace and a chance to honor his late father's dream. But Neah Bay is no safe harbor. From the first day it is clear the police do not serve the people. Smugglers control the docks, deputies look the other way, and even the mayor hides secrets behind his smile. Brian came searching for quiet. What he finds is a town built on silence, where every crate hides more than fish and every warning carries a threat. In a place where everyone has a price, he may be the last man who refuses to be bought.

"The Monsoon Shadow" In the pulsing heart of Dhaka, on the cusp of the monsoon season, a storm is brewing-one that carries the promise of change. Farhan Rahman, an unyielding journalist, delves into a labyrinth of corruption that threatens to ensnare the city's elite and its protectors. His quest for the truth sets him on a collision course with the dark forces that lurk within the city's underbelly, drawing him deeper into danger with each revelation. Inspector Ayesha Khan, a beacon of integrity in a city blurred by deceit, finds her fate intertwined with Farhan's quest. As the monsoon clouds gather, so does the tension, heralding a reckoning for those brave enough to stand against the tide of corruption. When Farhan vanishes, Ayesha takes up the mantle, her pursuit of justice leading her through Dhaka's oldest districts to the heart of the web that Farhan had sought to untangle. Amidst the backdrop of an ancient ritual of renewal, "The Monsoon Shadow" is a tale of resilience, a narrative that weaves through the struggle between light and darkness-a battle for the very soul of a city at a crossroads. As Ayesha confronts the masterminds of the city's decay, the people of Dhaka unite, their cries for change becoming a chorus that cannot be ignored. The story of Farhan's courage and Ayesha's unwavering pursuit of justice resonates beyond the city's borders, a testament to the indomitable human spirit. "The Monsoon Shadow" is a gripping thriller that takes you into the heart of Dhaka-a city teeming with life, fighting to reclaim its future from the clutches of the past. It's a story of hope, of battles fought and won, and the enduring quest for a dawn where justice prevails. Farhan Rahman

(Camp NaNoWriMo Spring 2019 winner) Two NYPD officers and an investigator are assigned to look into the murder of a man who is the father of a new FBI Agent. *This is a first draft. Details and events are subject to change.

10 years ago, the Lawson family disappeared without a trace, seemingly into thin air. Upon the discovery of a hidden room, it reopens a decade later, and Harper Sloann, a low-ranking detective with a fascination for the macabre, takes on the case. It's just another task on the job, but things aren't as they seem, starting from the house, to the family, and the clues lurking in the shadows. Now, Harper must piece these truths together to give the Lawsons rest, all the while juggling secrets of her own. An entry to @LiteraryLoungeD's Gen 3 Contest. Part of the AUXPR2023 cluster of works. ˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°•˜"°•.˜"°• © 2023 (First Edition) [10,000 - 15,000 words] [All graphics are made by @sardonictabby]

Murder Bugs: A Love Story is a twist-filled crime thriller about an entomologist helping the police solve a series of horrific killings by insects ... as well as a romance like no other.

A world where gods, ghost, vampires and other monsters are corporations. Selling goods, mining manna and trying to survive and still be relevant in these times.