Source   With every case solved, his reputation grew. The star detective, admired for his sharpness. No one suspected he was the real predator. After a night's hunting, he would return to work smiling,

Source   Under the scorching sun, he desperately sought shelter. Suddenly, he spotted an abandoned hut in the middle of the field. Relieved, he headed for it, but as he opened the door, a shiver ran through

Digital Art made by me   The street was eerily quiet. Suddenly, a furtive silhouette crossed the alley, leaving a plate of food in its wake. It was one of the so-called "street angels". I continued to

Source   The call echoed in my mind as I drove through the lonely night streets. That high-pitched, haunting voice ordering a simple pepperoni pizza. Something didn't fit. As I arrived at the address,

Source   An icy cold chill seared my bones as I stepped into the thick fog that enveloped the swamp lake. Suddenly, a piercing wail tore through the silence of the night. I stopped dead in my tracks, paralysed

Source   A shiver ran down my spine as I arrived in this dreary village. Decrepit houses of rotting wood displayed broken windows and doors that groaned as they opened. The few inhabitants who wandered

Digital Art made by me   Since he was a child, everyone called him "The Bird Boy". No one had the courage to disabuse him, to tell him that he wasn't really a bird. They made fun of him behind his back,

Source   She woke up drenched in a cold sweat, the echoes of her scream echoing in the small hut. Her mother held her, trying to calm her, insisting that it had only been a bad dream. But she knew it was

Source   Since she was a child, she could see them. Lost souls, wandering aimlessly, unaware of their deceased status. Some wore ancient clothes, others dressed in strange, contemporary ways. But they

Digital Art made by me   The boat glides ominously through the dark waters of the Nile. The two of them know that their lives will never be the same after fleeing the tyranny that haunts them. A noise

Source   Anger blinded his senses as he gripped the knife tightly. He had arrived earlier than expected and the sounds coming from the bedroom left no room for doubt. His wife was blatantly cheating on

Source   The demon approached with a casual air, concealing his infernal nature. She, consumed with sickness, looked up at him hopefully. -You have come -she whispered incredulously. He smiled, a gesture

Source   The streets were crowded with starving and desperate people. War and chaos were everywhere. As a last resort, religious leaders came up with a controversial ‘solidarity euthanasia plan’. They

Digital Art made by me   My hands trembled as I closed the mysterious message. What could be worse, and why would I need nose plugs? A shiver ran through me as I opened the chest of drawers. Inside was

Source   The crumpled note trembled between my fingers. ‘My last act of love was to insist no more. What did it mean? A shudder ran through me as I looked at the limp body in the bathtub. Suddenly, the

Source   I awoke startled in the suffocating darkness, feeling the coffin boards pressing against my chest. Another year without being able to rest, anguished for not having been able to get married. My

Source   I watched in awe as he approached. His leisurely gait and the unearthly glint in his eyes made my hair stand on end. Who was this stranger? Suddenly, my mother reacted as if awakening from a trance.

Digital Art made by me   I tried to ignore the inquisitive looks from the staff as I devoured my meal. Something didn't add up. Why was I alone in that forgotten restaurant? The empty, dirty tables betrayed

Source   His limpid gaze and smile chilled my blood. The kindly old man, once a ruthless being, had completely forgotten his dark past. But I had not. I remembered every crime, every betrayal, every time

Source   The shadows lengthened as she waited restlessly on that rickety bench. The same place where years ago she had shared confidences with her friend, until their paths forked. That little notice in