Write a thrilling adventure of a special agent who is harboring a paranormal secret.

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“Amazing” by Amelia Coulon

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Run faster! Beth-Ann thought as she ducked between trees, hopping over fallen logs.She might have trained to be one of the best, but she was being chased by someone as well-trained. The heavily falling snow was an unwelcome curse, leaving a trail of footprints to follow while obscuring her vision to the pitfalls before her. The cold didn't matter, since her blood was running so high, it heated her up from the inside out. But she needed to find a place with people, a modicum of safety until she could get her bearings.Beth-Ann traversed up a s...

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“The Night Murderer” by Catarina Damas

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I sigh.It's hard to believe that I just killed my 8th victim when I don't even know why I'm doing this. My heart commands me not to do such a thing, but my hands tell another story.Chicago wakes up to the terrible news that the serial killer took one more life. People get even more hysterical than they were a few days ago and Albert Simon, the chief-inspector, calls the famous Agent Vincent Mccgregor so that this case can be solved as fast as possible. Albert’s police station receives about 15 calls a day reporting cases such as stalkin...

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“Held” by Kay Bearrs

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She threw her bag down beside her desk and sank into her chair while she waited for the familiar chime that let her know that her computer was ready to get started on the day’s work. It had been many years since she’d started at The Agency, but the most recent years were taking the biggest toll. It didn’t help that “it” kept sticking around, regardless of the steps she’d taken to rid herself of it’s exhausting presence. &nbs...

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“A Cold, Dead Night” by Mitch Lucas

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"Give me a minute," the detective said.He knelt next to the victim's body and carefully examined the wound."I've taken photos; whatever else will be picked up when forensic sweeps."The detective turned to the rookie and gave a cutting stare. It was clear he wasn't fond of his interjection.The rookie held his breath, annoyed because he thought his time was valuable but in this detective eyes, he was but an errand-boy. "78th and Grove, we need to get moving. Now.""There no tape up, no lead?" the rookie was dumbfounded; in practice this de...

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“"Lost in Translation" ” by L.J. Wright

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The day after the murder of Sally Rhodes, one of my old friends, I picked up the newspaper. Being in town gave me an advantage. I wasn’t about to let some uptight agent take over the case. I lacked any leads on the cast—doubting she could do better. On November 13th she came by my house. “I’m Special Agent Marla Monroe.” She said, in ASL. Her translator, whose name I didn’t know, informed me. “I’m aware of your connection to the case.” I let them in the house, she continued. “You knew Ms. Rhodes, correct?” “I did, yeah, and I’ll find who ...

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“Scribbled Smile” by Elena Welsh

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I get the phone call at 2 a.m. Not an abnormal event in my line of work, but annoying nonetheless. Unfortunately, people don’t seem to understand the concept of “sleep” when crime is involved. I roll over and slowly emerge from my nest of blankets. My clothes are rumpled from sleep and my socks are slightly damp, but otherwise I feel presentable. As I walk out the door, I grab a banana from the bowl sitting on the floor by my shoes. It’s a twenty-minute drive to the police station from my apartment. No one is out this early in the mor...

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“GOLDEN FETTERS” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

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Peter along with his daughter, was standing in the queue at Meenakshi temple in Madurai. There was a long queue and tight security. When his turn came, the security guard, frisked him and his daughter. He was about to send the two in. Out of curiosity, he asked the daughter, a charming cherubic cute little, fair skinned girl, for her name. She gave her name very distinctly as M..E..E..N..A..A..K..S..H..I and in clear terms. The security guard was taken aback. A fair skinned foreigner with his pale blue eyes, coming to Madurai, was not any st...

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“Catch me if you can” by Sam Kirk

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“Well done, Special Agent Rojas” – the director of the FBI said as he shook Monica’s hand.Even though Monica had been with the bureau for only a year, she already made a name for herself. Today was yet another successful day for her since she managed to apprehend a criminal from the “Most Wanted” list. Cases that had previously reached a dead end now rested in the “solved” pile.“How do you do it?” – an agent who had been with the FBI for ten years asked Monica.“Beginner’s luck, I guess” – she replied with a sheepish smile, crumpling the rand...

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“Scarlett Vampire: Made for Revenge ” by Maddie S

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Special agent Scarlett Mason threw the case file on her desk in defeat and collapsed into her chair. She pulled the next case file in her stack. Opening the case file, she sighed, realizing this case will also be another dead end. It was getting harder and harder to hide her vampire side. She was getting by on the blood her best friend brought her from her job as a doctor. She had been wearing contacts to cover her red eyes and she had been using spray tan. D...

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“The Vision” by Mike Jackson

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Special Agent Marcy Abraham had just been assigned to her first case, one that was apparent no one else wanted. Marcy was being assigned to provide protection for the child of a visiting Indian diplomat. Marcy was not excited about the assignment. After all, she had joined the Agency for excitement, not to be a babysitter.Upon arriving at the Embassy Agent Abraham was introduced to Arjun and his daughter Sana. Marcy found it interesting the names of the father and daughter had very similar meanings. Sana meant Brilliance while Arjun meant br...

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“Hindsight” by K.R Jones

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23:00, a storm was brewing. The sky was pitch black with stars evenly and beautifully spread, pillows of dark clouds forming wondrous shapes. Billie Miles found herself driving home later than usual after a long day of work. She had spent over fifteen hours working on a murder case, trying to get all of the paperwork straight after a difficult week. Classic FM was playing when her phone began to ring."Mark, I can't talk now, I'm driving," she answered, holding her phone to her left ear. "I told you I was running late, you don't have to keep ...

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“Whisper Shield” by Timothy Gabriel

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“Duck!” The now all too familiar voice rang out in Special Agent Ortenson’s head. Without hesitating he yelled to the rest of his team, “get down!” Instantly the other members of the infiltration team dropped to the deck. They’d operated with him for a few months now and trusted his instincts. He seemed to know things were about to happen seconds before they actually happened. At first it spooked them, but now it was so commonplace, and it had kept them free from harm, that they just unquestioningly reacted.Sheer moments after they ducked do...

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“The Future ” by Jennifer Kiefer

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I surveyed the damage and knew I would be getting dirty looks from our “clean up” team for weeks. My supervisor, on the other hand, had nothing but praise. “That’s the third gang leader you’ve taken down in as many weeks. I thought you’d be tired by now. How do you do it?” How indeed. I would love to say I was just born incredibly talented or I spent my entire childhood training 24 hours a day for this, but that’s not the case. I guess I was born with something, but I’m not sure it could be conside...

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“The Underwater Attic” by Kelsey Marlett

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The water made wraiths around her feet. Flightless, tightly knitted. She stood in the froth and watched the water chase her skin, marry her anklebones, scream in laughter. She wondered if the water would ever leave her alone. She wondered if she would ever leave the water alone – if she could ever fall asleep without visiting the ocean.She swept her foot over the surface, watched the current seize and leap to follow. It spun in triumphant circles around the rim of her ankle. The sand stumbled under her. The sky wouldn’t look at them. She sto...

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“Lost Time” by Sydney G

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Aspyn climbed into the cramped shuttle and sealed the door behind her. Avia and Callum were already strapped into their seats, clenching the handles and whispering to each other. Aspyn squeezed into the seat adjacent to them and pulled the lap bar over her head. Once prepared, she clamped her eyes shut and steeled herself for the liftoff. The bright white lights on the ceiling of the craft blinked five times before dimming, leaving the passengers’ faces to be illuminated by a distinct glow. Aspyn gripped the handles on either side of her sea...

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Write a thrilling adventure of a special agent who is harboring a paranormal secret.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 47 stories

“Amazing” by Amelia Coulon

“The Night Murderer” by Catarina Damas

“Held” by Kay Bearrs

“A Cold, Dead Night” by Mitch Lucas

“"Lost in Translation" ” by L.J. Wright

“Scribbled Smile” by Elena Welsh

“GOLDEN FETTERS” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

“Catch me if you can” by Sam Kirk

“Scarlett Vampire: Made for Revenge ” by Maddie S

“The Vision” by Mike Jackson

“Hindsight” by K.R Jones

“Whisper Shield” by Timothy Gabriel

“The Future ” by Jennifer Kiefer

“The Underwater Attic” by Kelsey Marlett

“Lost Time” by Sydney G

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story set in the dark recesses of space where the two main characters are often at odds with each other in humorous and comedic ways.

Write a sweeping romantic tale of two lovers who must overcome the horror of being hunted by an unseen foe.

Write a murder mystery with an amateur sleuth who must navigate a fantastical world in a quest to discover the truth.

Write a magical realism story that takes place in the Wild West.

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