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Beast Academy (Vengeful Beast #1)

When her father’s death forces her into hiding, a human teen posing as a werewolf at Beast Academy must uncover who murdered him before rival heirs and ancient prophecies force her to choose a mate...

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The Pack - On the Run (unedited)

Josie has never imagined that she and her family would find themselves on the run... and from none other than her own father. One stop at the petrol station changes it all. Josie will now have to ...

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The Dating Game

When her work partner and best friend struggles to get past the first date she offers to take him on a double date and critique his performance. What could possibly go wrong?

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Learning to Love

Jessica works hard to overcome the fear and pain that comes from her troubled past. She shares an apartment with her protective older brother, Andrew, and her two year old daughter. Her twin brothe...

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Tainted Memories

Tina's memories start four years ago, the day she wakes up in a motel room. Humans are in the minority, and it’s not easy living in a shifter society. After losing her job at the restaurant, things...

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Taste of Passion

Charlotte, a chef who had to leave her internship to care for her father, lost contact with her boyfriend when he took her place. Now, years later, she’s a contestant on a culinary reality show—and...

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Poor Little Rich Girl

Polla Lee had been shifted between foster homes and orphanages since she was a little past her sixth birthday. She wasn’t sure why and had no one to explain it. Her mother had passed away two month...

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Forced To Love

Luke Rogers, a 24-year-old rancher from Cedar Hills was close to losing his ranch when he came into some financial problems. He was refused an extension on his payment and when the man who offered ...

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Fallen Angel

Derek avoids relationships. Anything longer then one night and he’s out. It wasn’t always this way, but he’s learned from the past. He is determined to NOT try again. That is until his best frien...

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Ice Princess

Taylor Adams fled from New York and found herself stranded in a small town in Arizona. She is a spoiled rich woman who ran out of money and when her car broke down she had to do whatever it took to...

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Furry Humans

Abigail wasn't prepared to hear that she and her parents were moving, she viewed it as a cover-up to move away from everything they've ever known and from the problems that have caused her family p...

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The Resmar Murders

Detective Sam Johnson and his partner Detective Hank Harvey are two of the best homicide detectives on the force; their specialty, in fact, lies in figuring out serial cases. But when a couple of ...

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MAFIA ROMANCE | REDEMPTION | THE LONDON CRIME KING | ONE

This book contains adult language and subject matter, including graphic violence, drugs and explicit sex that may be disturbing to some readers. Wattpad’s Fiction Award Winner for The Best Protag...

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Clocks Without Hands

Whenever Tyler Lyons sees a picture of someone who has been or will be murdered, she has a vision of their killer. First, she sees a clock without hands, and then the killer's face is brought to li...

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Killer

Panting she runs at full speed. Her heart was drumming in her ears with full force as if it will burst out of her rib cage any moment. She heard those dreading footsteps getting closer. Taking a t...

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Men of Iron – Book 1: Marked By Her Flame

When a woman on the run walks into Raven’s Ridge, she doesn’t expect to be seen — especially not by the Men of Iron, the outlaw motorcycle club that owns the town as much as they protect it. But wh...

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The Murder of Emily Magillicutty

Three octagenarians, one very young detective, and a murderer who everyone can identify but who always has an air-tight alibi—leads to the murder of Emily Magillicutty. After a nasty divorce, Phoeb...

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Darkwood Falls Paranormal Investigators: The Dead Truth

There was a point in Shawn Nelson's life when she felt she lost everything. She was 26 years old and lost her job, broke up with her douche-bag boyfriend, and moved in with her neurotic cousin, Br...

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The Truth Won't Set Me Free

Waverly Fields has been through a lot in her 18 years of life. Her sister Sadie Fields was kidnapped, and murdered. Four years later, and the same person who stole Sadie is coming for Waverly. Near...

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Vacation Identity

When a "too good to be true" vacation turns out to be just that, Greg and Olivia are thrown into a world where they must now set their fear aside and fight with everything the have. Greg and Olivia...

What defines a mystery story on Inkitt?

Mystery stories feature suspense, secrets, and puzzles that challenge both the reader and the protagonist.

Are mystery stories mostly crime-related?

Many involve crime or investigation, but some focus on psychological twists or personal secrets.

Can I submit a mystery short story?

Yes, Inkitt accepts both short mysteries and full-length novels written by users.

How do readers find the best mystery stories?

Readers can explore trending or top-rated titles in the Mystery section.

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