Mystery

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Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver (2024) Directed by Zack Snyder Written by Zack Snyder, Kurt Johnstad, Shay Hatten
By Fahim Ahmed2 years ago in Chapters
The Curious Case of the Beale Ciphers
Have you ever dreamt of unearthing buried treasure? The Beale Ciphers offer a tantalizing glimpse into such a possibility, but the reality is shrouded in mystery. This story, originating in the 19th century Virginia, has captivated treasure hunters for over 180 years, with its cryptic messages and unsolved puzzles [1].
By Ojas Baid2 years ago in Chapters
The Interview
Lucas stood in the doorway to his room. Analyzing the contents of his suitcase. Do I have everything I need, he nervously thought to himself as he fumbled with the zipper and hauled the suitcase down the hallway and out to the truck. My keys, where are my keys? Frantically, he ran back into the house and into the dining room. Ahh there they are lying on the table exactly where he had left them right next to the airline tickets. Damn, where is my head? Ok all set. Let’s go he mumbled. I’m gonna be late.
By Magnolia Long2 years ago in Chapters
Why Do Some People Have No Fingerprints?
In a society where fingerprint patterns reveal our identity, it may be surprising to learn that not all individuals possess this unique biometric characteristic.
By Ameer Bibi2 years ago in Chapters
BARE HUNTER
When I got home, I tried to think of how the Thorazine had gotten into my system. Was Greg spiking my coffee at work? When my place was broken into the other night, did they change pills? No. I would have noticed a differently shaped pill. I couldn’t figure it out—until I opened the fridge and pulled out the new carton of OJ. It had been opened while I was in the hospital. I always screwed the tops on bottles and jars harder than they had to be. The top was just barely tightened. Someone had been spiking my OJ with Thorazine. Why? If they were after me and in my apartment, why not just poison me and get it over with?
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
BARE HUNTER
“Hey, what does a fellow have to do around here to take a shit?” I asked a male aide. “I’ll pass you a bedpan unless you think you can make it to the bathroom,” he replied.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
BARE HUNTER
Greg had come by for a visit and was telling me about his relationship with Captain Howard, when he was interrupted by the charge nurse returning with the information I asked for, “Mr. Bronsky, sorry to interrupt your visit. There is no Dr. Porter on our staff in any position. Can you tell me why you asked?”
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
Aftermath
Feeling a sinister grin stretch across my face I placed my hand over her eyes to see what happened. Colonel Armstrong gave her his key to unleash Nightmare otherwise known to the rest of us as 'the thing from pit'. They argued about what to do with the breakout happening. Armstrong eventually slapped Aunt Patty to the floor, she barely got a look at him as he left out a secret door not even she knew about. Few seconds passed then Ed came into the room to corner her.
By Lucy Torralba2 years ago in Chapters
Last Daughter of the Gods - Finale
As my Auntie warned, the Soul Eater was a problem. After Mother helped Father escape the only living thing remaining in My hall was me. And in full-blown Flesh Witch mode, she was seriously hungry. But even a one-trick pony like me could take care of a bloated brute like her.
By John Cox2 years ago in Chapters
BARE HUNTER
I had woken up in the hospital. They told me my heart had stopped, and while in the Cardiac Care unit, the doctor put two stents in my heart to clear several blockages. They were more concerned with the drugs they found in my blood system than the condition of my heart.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
Last Daughter of the Gods - 9
"Come then, Father! Swear it to me on Styx' ineluctable waters. With one hand grasp your deadly bident, with the other take hold of your sharp spear, so that all the gods who yet remain above or those who dwell with us far below may be witnesses to our pact."
By John Cox2 years ago in Chapters
BARE HUNTER
It was still early in the day after dropping Timmy off, so I called Sharon on a whim, hoping she wasn’t tied up. “Ted? Hi! All done with your kiddo already?” she asked.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters