mystery short story

Dec 2022 10

Christmas Mystery Short Story: Bring It

2022 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Terry Shames

Jenna slid her shapely legs out of the Mercedes, admiring how elegant they looked in the five-inch Jimmy Choos. Her newly sleek body followed in an effortless, graceful movement. She smoothed the creamy silk, size-six skirt, not because there was a wrinkle in it, but to remind herself how it felt to be slender again. Forty pounds, lost in the course of a year, to gain her darling little figure back. To remind herself of what her husband had once adored.

Jan 2020 18

The Bucket List: A Mystery Short Story

2020 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Ang Pompano

The first time I laid eyes on the well-seasoned lovebirds was in a hotel lounge overlooking the Boston Common. Her lipstick too red and his lapels too wide for 2015, they were having the time of their lives doing the Bossa Nova like it was still in style.

Feb 2019 9

Lions, Tigers, and Sharks: A Valentine’s Day Mystery Short Story

2019 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Debra H. Goldstein

When it comes to jumping into the ocean, two things always hold me back: my fear of sharks and how I look in a wet bathing suit. Pete must have plied me with a lot of drinks last night for me to stand shivering, waiting to plunge into the Gulf of Mexico at high noon on Valentine’s Day.

Sep 2018 5

New Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast Featuring “Doggy DNA” By Neil Plakcy

2018 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze, Podcasts, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

For those who don't subscribe to our podcast newsletter, I wanted to share about our new podcast episode that went up this week! This one features the mystery short story "Doggy DNA" by Neil Plakcy and is read by local actor Thomas Nance.

Mar 2015 28

Bubble, Bubble, Tulips Are Trouble: An Easter Mystery Short Story

2015 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Nancy Brewka-Clark

“I don’t know how you can eat that.” Charlene wrinkled her nose. “It really amazes me that in the twenty-first century people still think they can indulge themselves in acts of barbarism that destroy innocent animals.”

Nov 2014 29

Reckoning: A Mystery Short Story

2014 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Pam De Voe

The early morning drizzle soaked Judge Lu with unease as he leaned over his horse. He carefully directed his steed over the muddy path, negotiating its many holes which had been carelessly filled in with rocks. He’d have to talk to the city headman about properly repairing the road. Lu could have taken the official covered carriage to make his first courtesy call on Magistrate Yu Jiao in Nanchang, the neighboring prefecture, but he much preferred riding, whatever the weather.

Nov 2014 24

A Political Cornucopia: A Thanksgiving Mystery Short Story

2014 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Debra H. Goldstein

It was nearing Thanksgiving 1969. America had put a man on the moon in July, Kennedy had been dead six years, Nixon was president, and for most of us, it was the Age of Aquarius. For me, after graduating Alabama and spending months banging on doors in New York, I’d come back home and was covering the political beat for my dad’s paper, the Wahoo Times.