Top Read Mystery Stories Since Deep Dive 10
Top 7 Most Read Mystery - Amateur Sleuth
Features characters who are not professional detectives but get involved in solving mysteries due to personal interest or circumstance.
Life is Like a New Suit of Clothes, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
Bleeding Hearts by Josh Aterovis Complete
Reap the Whirlwind by Josh Aterovis Complete
Face Value by empath Long-Term Hold
Peeping Tom by kbois Complete
Notice by AusGlitterati Complete
SONS OF MAYHEM MC -- HIS TO KEEP by ASH PHOENIX Long-Term Hold
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 9 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.
Gabriel's Gambit: Contract Terminated by Jason Rimbaud Complete
They Think I Killed Her by Topher Lydon Complete
Bell(e)s in the Woods by Celian Complete
Dust in the Basement by Celian Complete
The Vanishing Act by E K Stokes Complete
The Last Laugh by Celian Complete
A salty drop of Magic by Celian Temporary Hold
Murder in Paradise by E K Stokes Complete
The Pink Flamingo by E K Stokes Complete
Top 10 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
A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by Ticklishboy30 Complete
It's Always Something by Ticklishboy30 Temporary Hold
Murder on the Playground by ObicanDecko Complete
A Holiday Adventure by Ticklishboy30 Complete
WHISPERS by PhillMakracken Complete
A Ticklish Thriller by Ticklishboy30 Abandoned
Murder of a Moral Man by St. George Complete
Bellini by Cole Matthews Complete
River City by Bill W Complete
Ticklish Psychic by Ticklishboy30 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
The Mardi Gras Murders by Mark Ponyboy Peters Complete
All Lost Things by Josh Aterovis Complete
The Truth of Yesterday by Josh Aterovis Complete
Keeper of the Rituals by Libby Drew Complete
A Change of Worlds by Josh Aterovis Complete
Kept Boy to Made Man by empath Complete
Coyote amongst the sheep by Topher Lydon Complete
Dating Rules And Pretty Fools by Laura S. Fox Complete
Carter's Line by Topher Lydon Complete
The Black Aura by Lee Wilson Complete
Top 6 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
Blades of Ashes by lilansui In Process
Here Be Dragons, Charlie Boone! by Geron Kees Complete
The Exchange Students by Mark Paren Complete
A Wolf's Skin by Boy Mercury X Complete
The House of Storms by Geron Kees Complete
Just the Facts, Man by Lee Wilson 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
The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
The Art of Living by Robert Hugill Complete
Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees Complete
Frosted Hearts by Jason Rimbaud Complete
Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
What Brings Us Together - Part 2 by Paladin Complete
Trials and Tribulations by Enoch Complete
Sidewinder by Headstall Complete
Box Shaped Heart by Laura S. Fox Complete
Top 1 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.
Green Lightning by Aditus Complete
Top 7 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.
Carter's Echo by Topher Lydon Complete
Pigsty by Jack Poignet In Process
Carter's Line by Topher Lydon Complete
The Theocracy - The Blackened Cross by ValentineDavis21 Abandoned
The Double Hex by Topher Lydon Complete
Neon by William King Temporary Hold
Scene: An Abandoned Alleyway Leading to a Doorway by Young Sage Complete
Top 9 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
The Black Aura by Lee Wilson Complete
Jail Cell Love Affair by Lee Wilson Complete
The Witching Hour Phone Call by Lee Wilson Complete
Happy Fourth of July by Lee Wilson Complete
Solitary by RichEisbrouch Complete
Fairway to Heaven by Jeff Burton Complete
River City by Bill W Complete
Unhappy New Year’s Day by Lee Wilson Complete
A Memorial Day to Forget by Lee Wilson Complete
Top 10 Most Read Mystery - Psychological Mystery
Delves into the mind, exploring themes of sanity, identity, and often includes elements of suspense or thriller.
Monstrum by Laura S. Fox In Process
Kept Boy to Made Man by empath Complete
Flame and Frost by lomax61 Temporary Hold
They Think I Killed Her by Topher Lydon Complete
The Other Side of Me by DomLuka Complete
Seagull's Bay by CasualWanderer82 Complete
The Wayward Brothers by CasualWanderer82 In Process
Guideverse: The Future by Invnarcel Temporary Hold
Hello, Claire Voiance Speaking by Lee Wilson Complete
Happy Fourth of July by Lee Wilson Complete
Top Read Horror Stories Since Deep Dive 10
Top 3 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.
Curing Humanity by Wayne Gray Complete
A Queer Encounter by W_L Complete
Frosty by MythOfHappiness Complete
Top 8 Most Read Horror - Gothic
(aka gothic romanticism; and dark romanticism): fiction mixing themes of horror, romance, and death
Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet Complete
Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet Complete
Wicked Little Town by ValentineDavis21 Complete
Hungry for Gains by Jack Poignet Temporary Hold
Darkest Days (The Wild Hunt) by Jack Poignet Complete
The Curse Of Love by arielynn24 Temporary Hold
Fractured by Jason Rimbaud Complete
Stingy Jack’s Last Trick — A Halloween Tale by Mark Paren In Process
Top 5 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
In the Angel's Keeping by Josh Aterovis Complete
The Boy Who Hunts Ghosts (...And Kisses Them) by LittleBuddhaTW Complete
Shadows of Shadows by Leslie Lofton Complete
Angry Spirits by astone2292 Complete
Hotel Room 606 by Lee Wilson Complete
Top 10 Most Read Horror - Horror - Modern
General Horror stories set in modern times
The Seducer: A Gone From Daylight Inspired Story by MrM Temporary Hold
GFD 12: Blood Ties by Comicality Author Passed Away
Andy's Shorts to GA Prompts by Andy78 Complete
Case:Black by JamesSavik Long-Term Hold
Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete
The Nekromancer by Yeoldebard Complete
Savage Moon 06 - The New Breed by Comicality Author Passed Away
Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away
In The Arms of an Angel by Nephylim Complete
Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet Complete
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
The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
Clown Wyrm by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
Farley & Wolf by kbois Complete
The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
The Case of the Scallopini-ed Mayor by Mikiesboy Complete
Attack of the Hellbenders by Lee Wilson Complete
Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete
A Grave So Haunting by solemnity In Process
Eternal Love by lawfulneutralmage Complete
The Legend of Fred Krueger by Twisted_Dreemz Temporary 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
The Lost and the Damned by Topher Lydon Complete
13 Hearts by Topher Lydon Complete
The Estate by Topher Lydon Complete
Right Then by Topher Lydon Complete
Ark II: Life on Gaea by R. Eric Temporary Hold
Ghost In The Guitar by Lee Wilson Complete
Blackwater by Topher Lydon Complete
The Shape of What Remains by Mikiesboy Complete
The Wayward Brothers by CasualWanderer82 In Process
Preachers' Sons 2: The Nineties by R. Eric Temporary Hold
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 9 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 Long-Term Hold
The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
The Mantis Synchronicity - Book Five by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
The Mantis Equilibrium - Book Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
Green Lightning by Aditus 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 7 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
Safehaven by Comicality Author Passed Away
Miles To Go by Comicality Complete
Walker Road by Comicality Complete
Rotting Apples by Comicality Complete
Release Me by Comicality Author Passed Away
Top Read History Stories Since Deep Dive 10
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
A Knight in the Darkness by Topher Lydon Complete
Lost in the Sand by Topher Lydon Complete
Do Over by dkstories Complete
Falling Apart by craftingmom Complete
Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete
Let's Do It by dkstories Complete
Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Complete
Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Long-Term Hold
Doing It Right by dkstories Complete
Kage Match by kbois Complete
Top 2 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.
Heart of Teutonburg by Mark Paren In Process
Shards & Fragments: Short Stories by SilvryArdor Long-Term Hold
Top 7 Most Read Historical - Ancient Orient
Near East, Ottoman Empire, Middle East, Mesopotamia. Early, middle, late Bronze Age, Iron Age.
Raising a Rebel by W_L Long-Term Hold
The Spirit of the Plum Blossom Tree (TSPBT) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold
The Stonemason's son and the Silk Prince by Topher Lydon Complete
To Dance On Your Fingertips by small mercy Long-Term Hold
Shards & Fragments: Short Stories by SilvryArdor Long-Term Hold
Sword of the Missed (SOTM) by Kong Wen Hui Long-Term Hold
The Prince and Ai by W_L In Process
Top 10 Most Read Historical - Cold War
Stories set in the height of the cold war from 1950-1990. Early Tom Clancy novels
Chronicles Of An Academic Predator by Mark Arbour Complete
A Summer in Iowa by Altimexis Complete
Jay & Miles by ColumbusGuy Long-Term Hold
Be Rad by Mark Arbour Complete
Do Over by dkstories Complete
The Land Whore by Mark Arbour Complete
Do Over Redux by dkstories Complete
1968 by Mark Arbour Complete
Let's Do It by dkstories Complete
A Summer Love by Mark Arbour 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 Complete
TRAVISTY by Mark Arbour In Process
Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
What the Ship Remembers by andy cannon Complete
HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete
Roping the Moon by Headstall In Process
Top 10 Most Read Historical - Historical Literary
Exploration of human condition in the past.
The Freshmen by Mark Arbour Complete
Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete
Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
Chronicles Of An Academic Predator by Mark Arbour Complete
HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete
Top 3 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.
The Kings Boy - A Medieval Novel by E K Stokes Complete
Love in a time of hatred by Gary L Complete
The Ledger by drsawzall Complete
Top 2 Most Read Historical - Industrial Revolution
Conversion to modern inventions and processes. Not limited to railroad, cotton gin, electricity.
I Pity the Poor Immigrant by PlacidGuy Complete
The Prince and Ai by W_L In Process
Top 8 Most Read Historical - Medieval
Medieval Drama, love, poetry, romance. Think Game of Thrones
Knight and Squire by Albert1434 Complete
The Holy Lance of Antioch by Topher Lydon Complete
The Prisoner of Carronne by Mark Ponyboy Peters Complete
The Vanguard of the Silver Boar by Topher Lydon Complete
The Lord of the Pierced Dawn by Topher Lydon Complete
The Kings Boy - A Medieval Novel by E K Stokes Complete
The Purple Phoenix by GENERAL PIGNOUF Temporary Hold
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
The Watchers by Topher Lydon Complete
Monstrum by Laura S. Fox In Process
A Soldier's Guide to Single Parenting by Dodger Complete
Papa Stour by quokka Complete
Live, Love, Lose by LittleCherryBlossom26 Complete
Light Bringer: Fireborn by Jack Poignet Complete
Aussie Pioneers by quokka Complete
Rome by CLJobe Complete
Life Goes On by Tallguyct Complete
Top 3 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 Complete
The Curse Of Love by arielynn24 Temporary Hold
The Frost Fair by Topher Lydon Complete
Top 10 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.
Buckshot by Topher Lydon Complete
Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
Roping the Moon by Headstall In Process
Sidewinder by Headstall Complete
Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete
The Undertaker's Devil by Refugium Complete
Journey to Salvation by Headstall Complete
Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
Where Love Lies: Book 1 by vanalas Complete
Forever My Love by vanalas Complete
Top 6 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 Long-Term Hold
Come Back To Us by LittleCherryBlossom26 Long-Term Hold
A Love Story with a Prisoner of War by joecarlson Long-Term Hold
In the Service by RolandQ Complete
