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A Chon Crime Thriller – Book One Bangkok is loud, chaotic, and unforgiving. Detective Chon prefers order. Brilliant but impossible to control, Chon aim to built a reputation for solving cases her male superiors would rather bury. When a mutilated body is discovered, stripped disturbingly close to the bone, the investigation is assigned to her — along with a warning to follow procedure and keep her head down. She does neither. As more murders surface and pressure mounts from above, Chon’s obsessive attention to detail becomes both her greatest weapon and her deepest liability. While ...

Her Legs and Other Dark Tales Dive into the dark and twisted worlds of 'Her Legs and Other Dark Tales,' an anthology that will leave you questioning the boundaries of love, revenge, and fate. Each story unravels with gripping suspense and shocking twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 1. Her Legs. When a man's obsession with his car surpasses his love for his girlfriend, she decides to teach him a lesson he won't forget. A chilling tale of revenge that explores the limits of human emotion. 2. Shadows in the Museum. Seeking excitement and thrills, an Englishman finds himself in...

The five tales here are dark short stories with a twisted tail - not the ending you expect. Sit back on the beach as you read, but don't enter the sea. The first story tells of an agoraphobic woman on her first holiday away with her family. Her children get more than they expected from the water. An artistic daughter is unhappy with her father's plan to close his art supply shop. Oh, dear, somebody spilt the oils. Would you take her in if you found a young girl on a lonely road? You had better think long and hard. Taxidermy is a hobby that interests few people. But in this tale, a man is ...

What A Day For A ... This anthology of dark short stories will take you on a journey into the shadows, where the creatures of your nightmares lurk. In "What A Day For...," a man decides to picnic alone after his wife and stepchildren disagree with his plan. He soon finds himself joined by unwelcome creatures that will make his day anything but peaceful. In "Einstein", a boy exploits his friend's mental disabilities. However, he soon learns that accidents can happen when you cross the wrong people. When is the right time to "Grow Up"? That all depends on how old you are. And what you are ...

Book eighteen in the Twisted Short Stories series reveals some home truths. Best never to discover! Romancing The Stones: A man's secret love life unfolds as he takes his girlfriend to a graveyard for romance while his wife lies dying at home, revealing a web of deceit and hidden desires. But she gets her revenge. A Message In A Shadow: When a granddaughter attempts to bond with her grandmother, she stumbles upon shocking family secrets that cast a dark shadow over her family's history. The Runner's Scythe: Pippa encounters an 80-year-old man who defies his age by running, leading her to ...

Seven dark short stories. Two countries. Endless twists. From the dangerous backstreets of Thailand to the quiet villages of England, nothing is as it seems. Ordinary lives crack open to reveal betrayal, obsession, and secrets that should have stayed buried. Each tale is short, sharp, and unforgettable — families torn apart, lovers pushed to the edge, and strangers drawn into deadly games. Every ending comes with a sting in the tail. If you love unsettling fiction with atmosphere, menace, and shocking twists, this collection will keep you hooked until the very last page. These are not ...

The Night Market: Where Darkness Beckons. Delve into eight chilling tales woven within the vibrant tapestry of a Thai night market. The Night Market: Two friends seeking thrills find a darkness far greater than their wildest desires. Never Walk Alone: A daring trek into the jungle takes a terrifying turn when the line between friend and foe blurs. A Sign of Refrain: A heartbroken man searches for solace in the heart of Thailand, only to discover a haunting melody with a deadly cost. Not Long Now: A seemingly perfect marriage crumbles as cultural clashes ignite a dangerous game of control. ...

In this anthology, we have six dark and unsettling stories. Starting with a young drummer who avenges her father's death. Story two tells of a gormless Londoner who gets a surprise call from a lawyer. Expecting to quote on a building job, he finds out that he is a benefactor in a will. The will promised to change his life - it did. A journalist tasked to write about 'dark' worshippers. The meeting is in a cave. All is not as expected, especially when it comes down on him. Was it his fault? Retiring in paradise is a dream for many. This English woman is offered just that. The problem is her ...

A Thai lawyer on the run. A village with too many secrets. A monk who collects more than alms. When Chaya, a disgraced Bangkok lawyer, flees to a remote English village, he thinks he’s escaped his past—until a severed toe arrives in the mail. Now, the Thai gangster he betrayed has sent a female killer, a razor-wielding assassin, to finish the job. But this village isn’t as peaceful as it seems. The locals are oddly eager to help Chaya hide a body. The village’s enigmatic leader, a Thai-speaking English monk, lives in a manor lined with gold-leafed Buddhas… and unmarked graves. And...

Fun and Games: Dark Tales from the Land of Smiles Six chilling stories delve into the underbelly of Thailand, Fun and Games: Two clueless London lads on a YouTube fame quest stumble upon a horrifying secret: two captivating Thai girls live-streaming their deadly games on the dark web. Long Lost: A university lecturer reunites with his alluring Thai girlfriend, seeking inspiration for a book about the supernatural. Following a fellow professor's advice he soon discovers the true darkness lurking in the ancient legends. Monsoon Mishap: A washed-up journalist in search of a story gets ...

The Golden Boy: An Anthology of Dark Thai Legends Step into a world of dark and twisted tales with this anthology of eight short stories inspired by Thai mythology and folklore. The Golden Boy, a legendary figure said to possess both benevolent and malevolent powers, serves as a recurring motif throughout the collection, haunting the dreams and nightmares of the characters alike. From terrifying tales of haunted houses and vengeful spirits to chilling stories of murder and betrayal, these stories will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. In the title story, a young man ...

Marked: An Anthology of Dark Mysteries Step into Marked's dark and twisted world, an anthology of eight short stories that will chill your blood and keep you guessing until the end. In the first story, a young girl is marked in an unfortunate accident, forever changing her life. The truth shocked her. In the second, an actor witnesses a series of bizarre and disturbing events at a theatre and begins questioning his sanity. In the third, we travel back to uncover the dark secrets hidden in a grandfather's papers. The other stories in the anthology are haunting and suspenseful, featuring a ...

An anthology of eight dark and disturbing tales. The stories are set in Thailand or England, all with a twist to keep you guessing. Siamese Feast: A book of tales to leave you wondering to the last sentence. Amanda and Rose embark on a journey to visit a mysterious factory that Amanda's father is considering buying. Unbeknownst to them, the taxi driver refuses to approach the building, and they are guided inside by a silver-coloured cat. As they explore, they encounter tiny hungry kittens and a hunch-backed man with a shrine to felines. The looming question remains: What does he want? ...

Embrace the shadows, dear reader. In this anthology of 50 short stories, we invite you to immerse yourself in a world of spine-tingling suspense, macabre tales, and haunting encounters. Brace yourself for a collection that will leave you breathless, disturbed, and questioning the very fabric of reality. Within these pages, you will encounter the rich tapestry of Thai culture woven with elements of suspense, crime, horror, fear, and the supernatural. From sprawling cityscapes to remote villages, each story transports you to a unique setting, where Thais and foreigners grapple with their ...

Thailand's Underbelly Beckons in a Heart-Pounding Tale 1980s Thailand. Sun-drenched beaches hide a sinister reality. Here, Camilla, a fearless motorbike-riding reporter, navigates a web of secrets, one closer to her than she dares to imagine. Her uncle, a notorious drug lord, holds the key, but the truth comes at a brutal price. Can she expose the darkness without succumbing to it? Two English lads, Kev and Nick, crave tropical paradise. Instead, they stumble into a dangerous game orchestrated by a deceitful Dutch engineer and his ruthless allies. The stakes rise when they cross paths with ...

Please enjoy a dark anthology of short stories to catch you with twisty endings. The settings or characters are Thai or English. In story one, Sami is looking for a first boyfriend; she is unsuitable for Thai guys with her education. She meets a foreigner; her 'social app' meetings go well. Going forward, they arrange a coffee together. Sami quickly discovers her beau is a liar. Then things get worse. Quickly. There are eight short stories, and they all have a twisty ending.

Revenge is skin deep. Temptation is a curse. And some lessons are deadly. Step into a world where darkness lurks just beneath the surface of everyday life. In this chilling collection of short stories, ordinary desires twist into nightmares and karma arrives with a sharp, unexpected sting. A schoolyard feud becomes permanently etched in skin. A sacred temple in the Thai jungle exposes a husband’s sinful gaze. A sanctuary for unwanted pets teaches cruel owners a lesson they’ll never forget. From the quiet, murderous villages of England to the deceptive glitter of the Thai film industry, ...

As the pages of this twisted tale come to a close, the reader is left with a lingering sense of unease. The book's characters have made choices beyond what most consider ethical or moral. Camilla, a central figure in this dark story, was willing to sacrifice her child to secure her unusual future. Her actions were heinous, but perhaps even more disturbing, she felt justified. Camilla was forced to aid a "doctor" in sewing twins together - Yes, Siamese Twins! The other characters are no less complex. Kev and Skylab were kidnapped by a mother and son duo that revelled in their cruelty. Two ...

In the depths of darkness, a sinister presence lurks, preying on the most vulnerable. Bodies of babies vanish from the hospital morgue, sending shockwaves through the community. But when baby girls and their fathers disappear without a trace, the chilling truth begins to surface. Amidst the chaos, a British backpacker loses contact with her parents, igniting a desperate search across continents. As her parents journey to Thailand in search of answers, they uncover a web of deceit and terror that threatens to engulf them all. Enter Kev, Skylab, and Inspector Gatts, drawn into a harrowing ...

Journey into a realm of darkness and suspense with this captivating anthology of seven short stories, where tales of love, loss, and betrayal intertwine with the haunting allure of Thai folklore and the stark realities of English life. Story One: Love's Twisted Embrace In the heart of Thailand's north, a tale of love and deception unfolds as an English man, seeking solace in the vibrant town, gifts his Thai partner a bar. As the bar thrives and his partner flourishes, our protagonist embarks on an unexpected encounter with a captivating beauty. But beneath her alluring façade lies a secret...