Charlie Midsomer Murders

At Gorlea College, Riniock's dark ambitions take root. Sent off to master the arcane and the mysterious pursuit of odh, Riniock’s farewell is met with disquieted relief from his distant and afeared parents. Behind his polite demeanour lies a chilling secret. With newfound access to the occult arts, Riniock plots to refine his sinister passion — murder — turning his education into the foundation for a twisted legacy that would change the era in unimaginable ways.

Khloe has a dark secret: she’s a serial killer. Shaped by a traumatic assault in her childhood, she now targets men who have hurt women, exacting her own brand of justice. Cold, calculated, and relentless, Khloe’s life is ruled by her violent impulses—until she meets Asher. Unlike other men, Asher seems immune to her charms and isn’t looking to take advantage of her. His indifference sparks a dangerous obsession. As their bond deepens, Khloe begins to unravel, torn between the walls she’s built and the vulnerability Asher awakens in her. But when she discovers Asher is the son of the man who assaulted her as a child, her world spirals into chaos. Revenge is calling, but so is the love she never thought she deserved. To complicate matters further, Asher has his own secrets—he’s an undercover cop investigating the string of killings linked to her. Though haunted by his own dark past, Asher chooses to protect her, even at the risk of his career and conscience. In a deadly game of love, lies, and justice, Khloe must decide: will she cling to the vengeance that defines her, or will she risk everything for a love that could destroy them both?

“I want you to be my submissive.” If homicide detective Cassandra Pratt had to describe Havenfield in three words, they would be ‘small,’ ‘inconspicuous,’ and ‘boring.’ But when a series of gruesome murders shatter the town's peace, Cass is thrust into a hunt for a killer with no identity. Stumbling upon a vampire was never part of the plan, but Uriel Serpov has never been one to follow plans. Uriel is infuriating, enigmatic, and undeniably attractive. Worst of all, he knows Cass’s darkest secret—the very one that keeps her isolated from the rest of the town. Behind his sharp smile and smoldering eyes, Uriel harbors secrets of his own, and now Cass’s only hope of solving the serial murders lies through him. The line between duty and desire quickly blurs. Will Cass solve the case? Or will the heat between them consume her? Additionally tags: slow burn, bd//sm, power play

Ding Yue had just traversed into the Parallel World and flunked his College Entrance Examination. To avoid his parents' double-punishment, Ding Yue forged an admission notice, created a fake university website, and rented a space near University Town to discretely run a counterfeit university in hope of fooling his parents. Things didn’t go as expected. On the first day of the term, the registration scene of his fake university surprisingly turned out to be a big hit... PS: This is a story filled with light-hearted farming narrative, everyday life, extravagantly rich and talented characters, technology, and top students... Feel free to add it to your bookshelf if you like it, and don’t forget to leave a recommendation vote~

A girl named Karin accidentally gets involved in a murder case at her school. It all started when she accidentally found the body of the school janitor behind the warehouse. This piqued her curiosity about what had happened. She still clearly remembers the blood pooling, turning the grass red. The body lay sprawled with several stab wounds. The corpse looked like a small animal, helpless before its predator, dead just like that. Before discovering the body, she crossed paths with a man. A tall man with a mask and dark sunglasses covering his face. The man also wore a hat to cover his hair. His clothes appeared to be layered, and he carried a large bag that seemed very heavy. However, there was something the man could not hide. The clear scent of blood emanating from his body. Karin had a sharp sense of smell and she was certain the odor she detected was blood. Chaos erupted in the school environment. People started forming their own opinions. Karin was the one most affected. She was often questioned about the body she found. People kept asking her to recount the story. At that moment, a new teacher arrived, diverting the attention of the school community. A young teacher with a handsome face that drew everyone's attention. The murder case faded away just like that. The police couldn't find any more clues. When people started to forget, Karin felt something was off. The young teacher looked strange in her eyes. Karin felt that the teacher was constantly watching her. The teacher also had a blacklist that he showed to his students. He said the book was a record for the naughty children. If their offenses exceeded three times, those naughty ones would be punished. That's when the next murder began.

Vick Cross is a kidnapped soul who was forced into helping criminals with their work; including murders and kidnappings. After he manages to escape from the criminals, he becomes a target of a victim, Emily Grant, whose family was brutally massacred by him and the criminals.

A construction site murder, a complex case entanglement, the protagonist how to maintain their own justice. When you are cornered, don't forget that there is another road behind you, and that is crime, and remember that there is no shame in it.

Crime

Charlie is a nobody. In the small, forgettable town of Maplewood, Charlie barely exists. His days are spent in a haze of lethargy, slumped on a basement couch that smells faintly of regret. His body, soft and bloated, seems to mirror the weight of his apathy—a monument to years of bad decisions and the crushing inertia of laziness. His parents look at him with disappointment, his classmates avoid him like a bad smell, and the girls, even the kind ones, can barely disguise their pity. He’s bullied, mocked, and ignored, but Charlie doesn’t care. Not really. Or so he tells himself. Until one day, a moment so small and humiliating it shouldn’t matter tears open the carefully constructed wall of indifference he’s built around himself. For the first time in years, Charlie feels something stir deep inside—a spark of something raw, terrifying, and undeniable. Then, one night, everything changes. A system appears, a voice in his mind that speaks of transformation, power, and redemption. It offers him a choice: to stay as he is and sink deeper into the void of his existence, or to rise—literally—and reshape himself, body and soul. The system promises him a path, but it won’t be easy. To shed the weight of his old self, Charlie must first face the physical and emotional burdens he’s carried for so long. The path is brutal, filled with trials that test his mind, body, and spirit. But as Charlie begins to claw his way out of the pit of mediocrity, he discovers a world beyond Maplewood—a world of incredible challenges, impossible bodies, and a system that rewards transformation. The ultimate prize? A body forged by effort, determination, and resilience—a body of iron, plasma, and even the golden brilliance of the sun. But each step comes with its own cost, and the system’s promises may hide more than they reveal. Can Charlie rise above the weight of his past, or will the weight of the world crush him once and for all?

Yu Chen's backstory from the novel regression, reincarnation and transmigration

It's a story that follows a werewolf thrown into havoc.When his uncle murders his parents for the throne to rule the werewolf kingdom and banish him from the werewolf kingdom...

Jason Carter always believed he was destined for mediocrity. His death was as unremarkable as his life—a freak accident that left no mark behind. But death is only the beginning. Jason awakens in a futuristic universe brimming with colossal megacities, interstellar travel, and worlds dominated by beings with superpowers, or Aspects. From the fiery strength of Solar Titans to the mind-bending abilities of Cerebrants, every individual is born with an Aspect—a manifestation of their core essence. In this world, power determines your worth. The weak are crushed. The strong rise to rule. Jason soon discovers that he, too, has an Aspect. But it’s not what anyone expects. Unlike most, Jason’s ability defies logic and categorization. It allows him to mimic and evolve the powers of beings he knew were fictional. Thrust into the harsh arena of survival, where warlords, bounty hunters, and galactic tyrants vie for supremacy, Jason quickly realizes that knowledge is power, and power is survival. As he carves a name for himself, Jason begins to uncover chilling truths about the origin of the Aspects and the universe itself. Each power has a price and the collectors were watching, waiting. With the fate of countless worlds hanging in the balance, Jason must rise beyond his limits and become something far more than a man with a stolen power. He must become the Ascendant, a force strong enough to challenge gods themselves. But in a universe built on power, Jason knows one truth above all: "Adapt. Survive. Conquer."

She closed her eyes waiting for the worse . . . "Please, don't hurt me." Instead of pain, she felt his hand moving across her face. . . "I won't, after all, are you not my master?" (A slow-pacing action, romance, fantasy, a little bit of psychology and realism)

A normal white haired girl, except she's a murderer, a very intelligent one. She's used to learning at Saychas High, and also used to seeing bad, horrible things. The principal was too lazy to do anything about it, so she decides to take care of it, in a very harmful way. Will her twin be the same? Or maybe her parents will find out?

In the quiet town of Fifth and Elm, a string of brutal murders has left the community reeling. Detective Alex Turner, newly assigned to the case, must work alongside the experienced Officer Mark Daniels to uncover the truth. As they delve deeper into the investigation, eerie events and mounting pressure push Alex to his limits. Can they catch the killer before more lives are lost, or will the shadows of Fifth and Elm claim them too?

Sage and Rosemary, two best friends who are inseparable. after graduating from the academy, their lives are turned upside down by sudden disappearances, murders, and learning their families secrets. While going through different circumstances they wonder who can be trusted, but what happens when they find out their lives are in danger by someone that's suppose to love them.

In the quiet town of Berryville, a chilling presence lurks in the shadows. A cunning serial killer is on the loose, leaving a trail of terror and death in his wake. But his twisted game doesn’t end with the murders. He taunts the police, calling them with cryptic messages and tormenting them with details of his latest victims.

this is story of Martan as he travels through the one of the most gruesome case of his lifetime as his first day as a novice detective under the guidance of the famous detective hunter will they be able to challenge this case or will this go as a unsolved case.

2 years ago 5 gruesome murders took place by a self entitled killer called the Druid with detective Alex Joel leading the case. But the case eventually went cold. But now when Alex begins to get threatening messages from someone claiming to be the Druid and another murder taking place the case is back open. Can he figure out who the killer is before it's to late.

Murder Game: A guy with a miserable life somehow finds himself working with some of the worst criminals in the US...How fun? Meet Nathan Hayes, a guy who constantly gets framed for crimes he's never done, vilifying him in society. The only thing that kept Nathan on the right path was his only friend, Lilith. But what if he was put in a situation where he could no longer stay innocent though? In a tragic turn of events, Nathan found himself partnering up with serial killers, terrorists, and cult leaders, all to be used as game characters for an individual who wants nothing more than destruction. This mastermind thinks it's all a game, even giving Nathan and his 'team' non-playable characters (NPCs). Pretending to be an NPC sounds fun...until you accidentally trigger a war. What to expect? 1. Weak to strong protagonist 2. Lots of betrayal and revenge 3. Heavy action 4. Bit of romance Discord Link: https://discord.gg/atAZeFnf23

There is a series of murders in the city. One of them was a high school graduate named Minori. And the killer was ... Some guy who was chopped off by the main character's friend - Rina. But from that moment on, Rina's behavior changed and she began to kill everyone instead of that killer. Minori tries to find out the details of that incident.

THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE - What song the Syrens sang, or what name Achilles assumed when he hid himself among women, although puzzling questions are not beyond all conjecture.

Imagine waking up in confusion, your senses have been heightened. Every noise is a constant pain to hear.. Well see, Charlie Blackwell doesn't have to imagine. Every night he wakes up to this strange phenomenon and all of it's wild yet strange dangers, see, he is no longer a human, but a cat. Charlie is being chased down by the most dangerous of villians known as the: "Dream Walker AOD" (AOD means Association of Death), while also dealing with the fact that any harm he encounters in one world happens to him in the other. Now, here is the thing about Charlie, he is a criminal himself, always helping others with the stolen goods from the rich. He thinks of himself as a Star in the Shadows, the next big thing, will his cockiness betray him? Or will his criminal background help him escape what is comeing? Will he be able to escape the DWAOD? Or will he fall victim as so many before him have? Come along as Charlie uses this unique advantage to try and make a dent in the world, a change, that no one has been brave enough to try and accomplish, while also battling with his new cat self, and all the new struggles he faces.

Charlie, a hardened U.S army veteran, with 15years of experience in army, shredded body,angular face and blue piercing eyes ,had left the battlefield behind, ready to live a quiet life. But when the zombie apocalypse shattered the world, he was dragged back into the fight. On a high-stakes mission, he was bitten—marked for death in a world where no one survives the infection. But Charlie isn’t like anyone else. He didn’t die. Instead, he woke up stronger, immune to the disease. Then, out of nowhere, a glowing window appeared in front of him, offering a reward that would change everything. Skill point Added : 2 [New Blueprint Unlocked] [New Crafting recipe Unlocked] [CLAIM]

"In a city gripped by a series of mysterious murders, Detective Ahmad finds himself drawn into a complex web of Curiosity and suspicion. As he enquired and researched deeper into the investigation, all signs point to the mysterious artist, Pluto. Convinced that there's a connection between the murders and Pluto's artistry, Ahmad becomes determined to uncover the truth, despite the artist's undeniable talent and fascination. In the middle of his pursuit of justice, Ahmad crosses paths with Helena, a woman who becomes an unexpected ally in his journey. Together, they navigate the shadowy corners of the city, following leads and untangling the threads of a twisted mystery. But as their investigation progresses, Helena finds herself torn between her loyalty to Ahmad and her growing affection for Pluto. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Ahmad must confront the possibility that the truth may not be as clear-cut as he once believed. In a race against time, he must untangle the complexities of art, love, and deception to unmask the true identity of the killer before it's too late."

What makes a villain? Is it a tragic past? No! It's a past full of tragedy. He became something that people fear, someone used to hush the crying kids at home. Explore the mind of the Grim Reaper. For those who have not read DEUS EX MACHINA book 1 fear not, you can read Book 0 first, there won't be any contradictions in the order and plot you choose to follow. So read any that you fancy first . . .

Silver Miller and her whole family were murdered. After spending five years as a spirit, she suddenly finds herself back in time, before the murders happened. Now that she has a second chance, she’s determined to save her family from the killer. While she was a spirit, she learned that Charlie Howell, someone she didn’t know in her first life, secretly loved her. Now that she’s alive again, she starts to fall for Charlie. But as she tries to find the killer, she wonders: can she really save her family, or is she doomed to face the same tragic fate?

In the bustling streets of Tokyo, Renjiro Kurogane, a seasoned detective, is no stranger to the dark corners of the city. But when a string of brutal murders shakes the city, Renjiro is thrust into a case unlike any other. As he chases down criminals and solves mysteries, he remains unaware of a chilling truth: he is unknowingly tied to the murders he investigates. With each case he unravels, the shadows of his own past grow closer, and Renjiro begins to question his role in the chaos surrounding him. Is he simply a bystander, or has his existence been the very spark that ignites the deadly series of events? As the lines between the investigator and the criminal blur, Renjiro must confront his darkest fears and the truth about his own connection to the killings—before it's too late. Denial is a psychological thriller that explores fate, guilt, and the consequences of actions hidden in plain sight. Will Renjiro uncover the truth, or will his denial of the past lead him to a fate worse than death?