Most Read Mystery Stories since Mystery Deep Dive 5
Top 3 Most Read Mystery - Amateur Sleuth
Features characters who are not professional detectives but get involved in solving mysteries due to personal interest or circumstance.
Bleeding Hearts by Josh Aterovis Complete
Reap the Whirlwind by Josh Aterovis In Process
Face Value by empath In Process
Top 1 Most Read Mystery - Caper
Light-hearted mystery that is easy to read, witty and not too intense. Can also be more comic in nature. Examples: Clue, Scooby Doo, Hardy Boys, or Janet Evanovitch books
A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ticklishboy30 Complete
Top 5 Most Read Mystery - Classic Mystery
Often involves a murder in a closed setting like a village or a manor, with the crime solved by an amateur or professional detective by the story's end.
Dust in the Basement by Celian In Process
The Vanishing Act by E K Stokes Complete
The Last Laugh by Celian Complete
Murder in Paradise by E K Stokes Complete
The Pink Flamingo by E K Stokes Complete
Top 9 Most Read Mystery - Cozy Mystery
also referred to as "cozies", are a sub-genre of crime fiction in which sex and violence occur off stage, the detective is an amateur sleuth, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially intimate community. This is also a sub-genre with strong tropes that define it
It's Always Something by Ticklishboy30 In Process
A Holiday Adventure by Ticklishboy30 Complete
A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ticklishboy30 Complete
WHISPERS by PhillMakracken Long-Term Hold
Murder on the Playground by ObicanDecko Complete
Murder of a Moral Man by St. George Complete
A Ticklish Thriller by Ticklishboy30 Abandoned
Bellini by Cole Matthews Complete
River City by Bill W Complete
Top 10 Most Read Mystery - Detective
stories where the protagonist is a sleuth of some sort, ranging from nosy neighbor to retired detective that is puzzling out the details of why a crime was committed and who did it. More intense than a cozy, more serious than a caper, but not as hard core has hard boiled/noir. Example: Agatha Christie books
Kept Boy to Made Man by empath Complete
The Jerk-Off by JLynch Complete
Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox Complete
Keeper of the Rituals by Libby Drew Complete
The Black Aura by Lee Wilson Complete
Murder on the Hudson by chris191070 Complete
A Memorial Day to Forget by Lee Wilson Complete
Who's Afraid of Joe Vincente by chris191070 Complete
The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Abandoned
The Vanishing Act by E K Stokes Complete
Top 7 Most Read Mystery - Historical Mystery
The historical mystery or historical whodunit is a sub-genre of two genres, historical fiction and mystery fiction. Raiders of the Lost Ark
The Exchange Students by paren01 Complete
Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Complete
Here Be Dragons, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
Blades of Ashes by lilansui Temporary Hold
The House of Storms by Geron Kees Complete
Demon Dream by AC Benus Complete
MARDI - At the Crossroads of Life and Art - A Film Script by AC Benus Complete
Top 10 Most Read Mystery - Light Mystery
Contains light mystery elements such as crimes to solve, but solving a crime is not the focus of the story.
Circumnavigation by C James Complete
Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
Sidewinder by Headstall Complete
The Jerk-Off by JLynch Complete
Box Shaped Heart by Laura S. Fox Complete
Those Left Behind by Robert Hugill Complete
Guarded by Wayne Gray Complete
The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete
When Opportunity Knocks by kbois Complete
Top 0 Most Read Mystery - Locked Room Mystery
A sub-genre where the crime, usually a murder, happens in circumstances where it seems impossible for the perpetrator to have entered or left the scene.
No stories
Top 3 Most Read Mystery - Noir/Hard-Boiled
(Strong Trope Alert) in noir the protagonist isn't a detective, but a victim, a suspect, and/or a perpetrator of crime. Hard-Boiled is a literary genre that shares some of its characters and settings with crime fiction (especially detective fiction and noir fiction). The genre's typical protagonist is a detective who battles the violence of organized crime that flourished during Prohibition (1920–1933) and its aftermath, while dealing with a legal system that has become as corrupt as the organized crime itself. Detectives of hardboiled fiction are often antiheroes. Notable hardboiled detectives include Philip Marlowe, Mike Hammer, Sam Spade, Lew Archer, Slam Bradley, and The Continental Op.
The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Abandoned
Neon by William King Temporary Hold
Scene: An Abandoned Alleyway Leading to a Doorway by Young Sage Complete
Top 7 Most Read Mystery - Police Procedural
is a subgenre of procedural drama and detective fiction that emphasizes the investigative procedure of a police officer or department as the protagonist(s), as contrasted with other genres that focus on either a private detective, an amateur investigator or the characters who are the targets of investigation
Jail Cell Love Affair by Lee Wilson Complete
The Black Aura by Lee Wilson Complete
A Memorial Day to Forget by Lee Wilson Complete
Happy Fourth of July by Lee Wilson Complete
Unhappy New Year’s Day by Lee Wilson Complete
Solitary by RichEisbrouch Complete
River City by Bill W Complete
Top 7 Most Read Mystery - Psychological Mystery
Delves into the mind, exploring themes of sanity, identity, and often includes elements of suspense or thriller.
Kept Boy to Made Man by empath Complete
Seagull's Bay by CasualWanderer82 Complete
A Memorial Day to Forget by Lee Wilson Complete
Hello, Claire Voiance Speaking by Lee Wilson Complete
Happy Fourth of July by Lee Wilson Complete
Murder in Paradise by E K Stokes Complete
Neon by William King Temporary Hold
Top Read Literary Fiction since Deep Dive 5
Top 2 Most Read Literary Fiction - Bildungsroman
A coming-of-age story that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood. "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger is a classic example.
Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters by RedMoon Complete
Milo by Talo Segura Complete
Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Contemporary Literary
Exploration of the human condition in modern times.
Not just another Summer by Robert Hugill In Process
A Good Place by Mark Ponyboy Peters In Process
Brian & Gordon: Living in threes by Robert Hugill In Process
Kept Boy to Made Man by empath Complete
Confused - Until Bart Met Noah by Lee Wilson Complete
Thicker Than Water by John Henry Complete
The Shadows of the Night by Leo Lacaz In Process
Those Left Behind by Robert Hugill Complete
What Happened To The Baxter Boys by Mancunian Complete
Brian: Taking Courage by Robert Hugill Complete
Top 5 Most Read Literary Fiction - Cultural
Focused on exploring and celebrating specific cultures, cultural fiction often provides insight into the traditions, customs, and perspectives of different communities.
Ark II: Life on Gaea by R. Eric In Process
What Else Is There? by Al Norris Complete
Well, What Do You Want To Know? by PhillMakracken Long-Term Hold
Voli Me Tangere by Aditus Complete
Beautiful Definition by Tomkin Watts Complete
Top 0 Most Read Literary Fiction - Epistolary
Narratives told through a series of letters, diary entries, or documents, providing a unique and often intimate perspective on the story.
No stories
Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Family Saga
These novels span generations, exploring the dynamics and intricacies of a particular family over time.
The Freshmen by Mark Arbour In Process
Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
My Roommate Teaches Me by Lee Wilson Complete
Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
Flux by Mark Arbour Complete
Confused - Until Bart Met Noah by Lee Wilson Complete
Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Historical Literary
Exploration of human condition in the past.
The Freshmen by Mark Arbour In Process
Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete
Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
Flux by Mark Arbour Complete
Streak by Mark Arbour Complete
Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Slice of Life
Focusing on the ordinary, everyday experiences of characters, slice-of-life literary fiction captures the subtleties of human existence.
My Roommate Teaches Me by Lee Wilson Complete
Confused - Until Bart Met Noah by Lee Wilson Complete
The Jerk-Off by JLynch Complete
Ring by ChromedOutCortex In Process
Granddad Tom Rules by Tallguyct Complete
Manny Needs a Nanny by Lee Wilson Complete
The Boy on the Porch by Lee Wilson Complete
The Dreamer by ChromedOutCortex Complete
They may not mean to, but they do by Robert Hugill Complete
Jail Cell Love Affair by Lee Wilson Complete
Top 0 Most Read Horror - Body Snatcher
Revolving around the invasion or replacement of human bodies by extraterrestrial beings, parasites, or other entities, body snatcher horror explores the loss of control over one's own body.
No stories
Top 4 Most Read Horror - Gothic
(aka gothic romanticism; and dark romanticism): fiction mixing themes of horror, romance, and death
Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet In Process
Darkest Days (The Wild Hunt) by Jack Poignet Complete
Hungry for Gains by Jack Poignet Complete
Fractured by Jason Rimbaud Complete
Top 3 Most Read Horror - Haunted House Horror
Focused on haunted or cursed locations, haunted house horror plays on the fear of the unknown and the supernatural events that occur within a particular dwelling. Ex: Amityville Horror
Hotel Room 606 by Lee Wilson Complete
Shadows of Shadows by Leslie Lofton Complete
Angry Spirits by astone2292 Complete
Top 10 Most Read Horror - Horror - Modern
General Horror stories set in modern times
Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete
Shade by Cole Matthews Complete
Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet In Process
GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Author Passed Away
GFD 04: The Beauty And The Darkness by Comicality Complete
A Thousand Nights with You by kevinchn Long-Term Hold
GFD: Media Blitz by Comicality Author Passed Away
In The Arms of an Angel by Nephylim Complete
Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Long-Term Hold
Savage Moon 06 - The New Breed by Comicality Author Passed Away
Top 10 Most Read Horror - Monster
a genre of literature that combines good and evil and intends to evoke a sensation of horror and terror in its readers by presenting the evil side in the form of a monster. Ex Dracula, Frankenstein
Clown Wyrm by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete
Incy Wincy Spider by northie Complete
The Lair by TeamStilinski Complete
The Vile Prize by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
Unearthly Delights by Littlelovestories Long-Term Hold
Vampire Jared by dkstories Complete
The End of the World, NY by Dandy Lam Long-Term Hold
Top 10 Most Read Horror - Psychological
Emphasizing the psychological aspects of fear, these stories often delve into the mental and emotional torment of characters. The horror is often rooted in the characters' minds rather than external threats. Ex: Hannibal Lector novels
Ark II: Life on Gaea by R. Eric In Process
Wicked Games by CasualWanderer82 Complete
Teaching Horrible Lessons by W_L Complete
Darkest Days (The Wild Hunt) by Jack Poignet Complete
The Black Dog Blues by Mikiesboy Complete
Permutation by W_L Complete
Demon Dream by AC Benus Complete
On My Deathbed by Lee Wilson Complete
A June Memorial for New Orleans, Orlando and Colorado Springs by AC Benus Complete
WHITE-JACKET – A Man at War – A Filmscript by AC Benus Complete
Top 2 Most Read Horror - Splatterpunk
distinguished by its graphic, often gory, depiction of violence, counter cultural alignment, ex: Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, The Purge
The Fascinator Murders by Lee Wilson Complete
Vampire Jared by dkstories Complete
Top 8 Most Read Horror - Weird Science
Weird fiction either eschews or radically reinterprets ghosts, vampires, werewolves, and other traditional antagonists of supernatural horror fiction. Ex: Stories by H.P. Lovecroft
Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Temporary Hold
The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
The Mantis Synchronicity - Book Five by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
Unhappy New Year’s Day by Lee Wilson Complete
The Vile Prize by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
The Big Empty by JamesSavik Complete
Top 8 Most Read Horror - Zombie
civilization collapses due to overwhelming swarms of zombies. Typically only a few individuals or small bands of survivors are left living. Ex: The Walking Dead, World War Z
Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete
Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away
Miles To Go by Comicality Complete
Safehaven by Comicality Author Passed Away
Rotting Apples by Comicality Complete
Walker Road by Comicality Complete
Release Me by Comicality Author Passed Away
Homophobia and the Zombie Menace, plus other essays by AC Benus Long-Term Hold
Top Read History Stories since Deep Dive 5
Top 10 Most Read Historical - Alternate
Nazi's win WWII, Napoleon win's the Battle of Waterloo, Roman Empire never fell without fantasy/speculative fiction items (other than alternate history). The Man in the High Castle
Falling Apart by craftingmom Complete
Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Long-Term Hold
Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Complete
Kage Match by kbois Complete
Do Over by dkstories Complete
Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete
Let's Do It by dkstories Complete
Doing It Right by dkstories Complete
human nature by small mercy Complete
We Are All Men: An Omegaverse Fiction by cehammock Long-Term Hold
Top 5 Most Read Historical - Ancient Greco-Roman
In reference to ancient Greek and Roman times. Cultural, political, societal. Ideas, original Olympic games, orgies, Creaser's, senators.
Hercules vs Antaeus by Catgenie In Process
Hymenaios, or the Marriage of the God of Marriage by AC Benus Complete
Good News, or Paul's Letter to the Romans by AC Benus Long-Term Hold
Shards & Fragments: Short Stories by SilvryArdor Long-Term Hold
Homophobia and the Zombie Menace, plus other essays by AC Benus Long-Term Hold
Top 6 Most Read Historical - Ancient Orient
Near East, Ottoman Empire, Middle East, Mesopotamia. Early, middle, late Bronze Age, Iron Age.
The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold
Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
To Dance On Your Fingertips by small mercy Long-Term Hold
Demon Dream by AC Benus Complete
Sword of the Missed (SOTM) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold
Shards & Fragments: Short Stories by SilvryArdor Long-Term Hold
Top 10 Most Read Historical - Cold War
Stories set in the height of the cold war from 1950-1990. Early Tom Clancy novels
Jay & Miles by ColumbusGuy Long-Term Hold
Chronicles Of An Academic Predator by Mark Arbour Complete
Be Rad by Mark Arbour Complete
The Land Whore by Mark Arbour Complete
A Summer Love by Mark Arbour Complete
1968 by Mark Arbour Complete
Do Over by dkstories Complete
Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete
Let's Do It by dkstories Complete
Pardon My Polari by Dodger Complete
Top 10 Most Read Historical - Historical Drama
Features a dramatic narrative set in a historical period, often focusing on the lives of ordinary people or families living through significant historical events.
The Freshmen by Mark Arbour In Process
Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
Flux by Mark Arbour Complete
Streak by Mark Arbour Complete
HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete
St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete
Top 0 Most Read Historical - Historical Thriller
Incorporates elements of suspense, espionage, or political intrigue within a historical setting. Plots may involve conspiracies, espionage, or historical events with a thriller-style pacing.
No stories
Top 1 Most Read Historical - Industrial Revolution
Conversion to modern inventions and processes. Not limited to railroad, cotton gin, electricity.
WHITE-JACKET – A Man at War – A Filmscript by AC Benus Complete
Top 1 Most Read Historical - Medieval
Medieval Drama, love, poetry, romance. Think Game of Thrones
A Declaration of War by Mawgrim Complete
Top 10 Most Read Historical - Non-Contemporary
Stories set in previous times
Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
Rome by CLJobe Complete
It Had to be Good! - Christmas at Famous-Barr 1929 by AC Benus Long-Term Hold
A Soldier's Guide to Single Parenting by Dodger Complete
Live, Love, Lose by LittleCherryBlossom26 Complete
The Big Squeeze by W_L Long-Term Hold
Aussie Pioneers by quokka Complete
Bound & Bound – the Curse and the Captives – by AC Benus Long-Term Hold
Papa Stour by quokka Complete
The Frost Covered Marker by Geron Kees Complete
Top 1 Most Read Historical - Victorian
Set during the Victorian era (1837–1901), these novels capture the social, cultural, and technological changes of the time. Dickensian novels are classic examples.
Shadows of the Moon by Albert1434 In Process
Top 9 Most Read Historical - Western
Places the story in the American West during the 19th century, exploring the challenges and adventures faced by pioneers, settlers, and Native Americans.
Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
Sidewinder by Headstall Complete
Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete
Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
Where Love Lies: Book 1 by vanalas Complete
The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Complete
Forever My Love by vanalas Complete
The Mistress by vanalas Complete
Off the Rails by W_L Complete
Top 7 Most Read Historical - World Wars
Stories set in the time frame of WWI and WWII and in between about 1914-1945
Live, Love, Lose by LittleCherryBlossom26 Complete
Trench Rat by lomax61 Complete
Lukas by Connectwriter Temporary Hold
Come Back To Us by LittleCherryBlossom26 Long-Term Hold
The Thousandth Regiment by AC Benus Complete
A Love Story with a Prisoner of War by joecarlson Long-Term Hold
In the Service by RolandQ Complete
