Easter

Apr 2019 16

Easter Haunting: An Easter Supernatural Mystery Short Story

2019 Articles, Margaret Mendel, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Margaret Mendel

Charlotte usually experienced a transition at dawn. She had lost count of how many of these she had undergone, but then, since her murder, not much made sense. There was a familiar feeling when this smoky life force came over her. Charlotte often thought it must be how a butterfly feels when it comes out of a cocoon. There was no casing though for her to break through only heaviness that weighted her down making it difficult to move about as she once again became active.

Mar 2018 31

Hippity Hoppity Homicide By Kathi Daley: Review/Giveaway

2018 Articles, Food Fun, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

First published in September 2013 with very clever alliterative titles, Kathi Daley’s Zoe Donovan Mystery series has become one of her most popular with fans and newbies rating her twenty-eight books an average of 4.75 stars.

Mar 2018 28

The Kantor’s Passion: Easter Mystery Short Story

2018 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Nupur Tustin

The sun’s rays filtered dimly through the dingy schoolroom window. Kantor Bach sighed. There was nothing good about this Friday. He could barely see the notes on his scores, but to light a candle at seven a.m., no matter how grey and overcast the morning, would only invite the disapprobation of the town council.

Mar 2018 24

Death al Fresco By Leslie Karst: Review/Giveaway/Interview/Recipe

2018 Articles, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy
& Leslie Karst

Sally Solari worked at her family’s Italian family-style restaurant until she inherited her aunt’s fine dining restaurant, Gauguin. Too bad her dad doesn’t understand the concept of having her own place now.

Mar 2018 24

A Person of Interest: An Easter Mystery Short Story

2018 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Angie Sherwood

Of all the mornings to oversleep, why did it have to be this morning? Lorraine asked her reflection in the mirror as she smeared a generous dollop of moisturizing cream over her crepey skin. The sunrise Easter service started in less than half an hour.

Mar 2018 24

Easter Memories

2018 Articles, Evelyne Vivies, Jayce Ham, Kathleen Costa, Mallory Moad, Sandra Murphy, Sharon Tucker

by KRL staff

Some of the KRL staff have shared some Easter memories here-some sweet, some funny, some spiritual, and with reoccurring themes of family and missing Easter eggs. I hope you enjoy their memories and they remind you of some of your own which you are encouraged to share in the comments below! Happy Easter!

Apr 2017 8

Easter Eggs

2017 Articles, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Shawn Reilly Simmons

Easter is one of my favorite holidays. Not only is it a fun day with the family, usually accompanied by a great meal, it also signals that winter is definitely done and spring is upon us.

Apr 2017 8

Never Miss a Chick: An Easter Mystery Short Story

2017 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Madeline McEwen

Archibald Brown, a chimney sweep, had retired in the very last house on Windermere Lane deep in the heart of the Devonshire countryside in England. Living alone in the village of Lustingleigh, he rarely, if ever, had the opportunity to welcome a visitor and share any of his many memories, what his dearly departed wife called, "Tall tales," like the time he had a brush with a golden opportunity.

Mar 2016 19

How I Met My Dinner: Easter (English and Italian)

2016 Articles, Alicia Lieu, How I Met My Dinner

by Alicia Lieu

The absolute best part about living in New York is that the world comes to you. You don’t have to travel across any oceans to experience holiday food traditions of other countries. With a holiday like Easter, there are hundreds of church services in whichever tradition you choose to attend, and foods from all cultures are available here. I was at Amy’s Cafe inside the New York Public Library and they had Hot Cross Buns for sale.

Mar 2016 19

My Easter Holiday: An Easter Mystery Short Story

2016 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Jane Finnis

April 24th
Last day of my wonderful holiday in North Wales. I’m exploring on a small mountain railway train, winding among peaks and valleys. The scenery is stunning, fitful spring sunshine and showers making unexpected rainbows. And as for my fellow-travellers…