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  • A fishmonger's shop with the title Howard and Son
    FictionMysterySuspense & Thrillers

    The Codfish Carbuncle Case: Chapter 5

    By Adriana Philips
    April 27, 2026
    Sawyer, looking flustered, hurried Howard and Jeremy out of the van once they parked. “The police chief called. They found someone else’s fingerprints on ...
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  • Trees under a black night sky illuminated by a lamp.
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    Spring Nights

    By Kaylee Molina
    April 13, 2026
    Beneath the cool, moonlit Texas sky, Aiden’s skin was slick with sweat. Spring nights were fresh and calm, but he couldn’t enjoy them tonight. ...
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  • A fishmonger's shop with the title Howard and Son
    MysterySuspense & ThrillersFiction

    The Codfish Carbuncle Case: Chapter 4

    By Adriana Philips
    March 30, 2026
    After Howard and Jeremy closed their store for the day, they drove to Love and Locket Jeweler’s, run by Mrs. Johnson. When they entered ...
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  • A fishmonger's shop with the title Howard and Son
    MysterySuspense & ThrillersFiction

    The Codfish Carbuncle Case: Chapter 3

    By Adriana Philips
    March 16, 2026
    “Ridiculous! Sawyer wouldn’t steal!” Martha Benson declared. She slammed down a spoonful of mashed potatoes she was serving onto Jeremy’s plate. “We said the ...
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  • A fishmonger's shop with the title Howard and Son
    MysterySuspense & ThrillersFiction

    The Codfish Carbuncle Case: Chapter 2

    By Adriana Philips
    March 2, 2026
    An hour later, all five people were at the police station, talking over one another. “He is a thief!” the thin man exclaimed. “I ...
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  • A fishmonger's shop with the title Howard and Son
    FictionMysterySuspense & Thrillers

    The Codfish Carbuncle Case: Chapter 1

    By Adriana Philips
    February 16, 2026
    The gray morning sky clouds hovered over Nantucket. Howard Benson, a local fishmonger, drove down the street to his family’s shop, Howard and Son. ...
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  • white sandy beach with clear blue water and footprints
    FictionMysterySuspense & Thrillers

    The Invitation: Part 6

    By LC Ahl (Lucy)
    February 2, 2026
    Riley and I froze when we heard someone singing Billy Joel’s You May Be Right, off-key. “…I may be crazy…Hey it just might be ...
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  • white sandy beach with clear blue water and footprints
    FictionMysterySuspense & Thrillers

    The Invitation: Part 5

    By LC Ahl (Lucy)
    November 24, 2025
    Riley gagged when she looked into the room. “Mind if I stay by the door?” she questioned, clutching her stomach. “If you’re that sensitive, ...
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  • white sandy beach with clear blue water and footprints
    MysterySuspense & ThrillersFiction

    The Invitation: Part 4

    By LC Ahl (Lucy)
    October 27, 2025
    The entrance to Beverly’s chamber stood partially open near the corridor’s end, emitting a faint metallic scent. I pushed the door ajar and stepped ...
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  • white sandy beach with clear blue water and footprints
    FictionMysterySuspense & Thrillers

    The Invitation: Part 3

    By LC Ahl (Lucy)
    August 25, 2025
    I followed Riley to catch up with the group. Our discussion left me feeling a little uneasy. The mention of a cult was disturbing. ...
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