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In the heart of a bustling city, a devastating bomb goes off, leaving chaos and destruction in its wake. The terrorist responsible claims the attack is a personal act of vengeance, seeking justice for a tragedy that shattered their life. But when Detective Erin Frost begins investigating, she quickly realizes there’s more to the story than meets the eye.

Logan Kane, a former detective turned private investigator, is no stranger to the shadows. Haunted by a career-ending mistake, Logan lives a quiet life—until a desperate woman hires him to find her missing sister, Claire. What begins as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a dark and dangerous journey when Logan uncovers a human trafficking ring operating in the heart of the city.

Journalist Lucy Reed has always sought the truth, but when a cryptic note lands on her desk hinting at a connection between the sudden death of a wealthy philanthropist and a secretive group known as "The Network," she finds herself thrust into the most dangerous investigation of her career. As Lucy digs deeper, she uncovers a chilling pattern: prominent figures dying under mysterious circumstances, each linked to an underground network that thrives on power and corruption.

When a devastating fire reduces the sprawling Harper estate to rubble, teenage survivor Lily Harper emerges as the sole witness and heir to her family’s fortune. But what first appears to be a tragic accident soon reveals itself to be something far more sinister. Traces of accelerants found in the ashes suggest arson, and the deeper Detective Nick Harper digs, the clearer it becomes that the fire was no accident—it was murder.

Detective Emily Novak is no stranger to difficult cases, but when she’s assigned to investigate the disappearance of a young woman, what starts as a routine missing person inquiry quickly spirals into something far darker. As Emily delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a horrifying truth: the victim was entangled in an underground human trafficking ring, operating in the shadows of the city.

Amid the confusion and mounting horror, Detective Claire Porter arrived, a steady anchor in the storm of uncertainty. She was known for her meticulous attention to detail and an almost uncanny intuition for hidden clues. Her reputation had been forged through relentless truth-seeking a quality that often unraveled the most intricate deceptions. Claire entered the factory showroom with quiet confidence. Dressed in a tailored navy suit, she moved with the purposeful stride of a seasoned investigator.

Renowned deep-sea diver Sofia Reyes is no stranger to the mysteries of the ocean, but when she’s hired to retrieve lost cargo from a sunken ship off the remote Pacific coast, she dives into a danger far greater than she’s ever faced before. What begins as a routine recovery mission takes a sinister turn when Sofia uncovers human remains scattered across the wreckage—remains tied to a long-buried massacre. Determined to uncover the truth, Sofia’s investigation reveals the ship’s connection to a corrupt corporation and a cargo worth killing for.

In The Smoke Signal, a historic firehouse with a proud legacy becomes the scene of a chilling murder when a beloved firefighter is found dead during a routine call. As Detective Evelyn Carter leads the investigation, she quickly uncovers that the tragedy is only the latest chapter in a long history of corruption and betrayal hidden behind the firehouse’s storied walls.

A gripping thriller that blends urban exploration, crime investigation, and psychological suspense, The Forgotten Passage is a pulse-pounding journey into the darkness beneath a city—and the secrets that refuse to stay buried.

In the heart of a city that never sleeps, Neon Veil is more than just a nightclub—it's a gateway into a dark and dangerous underworld. When its owner, Vincent "Vinnie" Moreau, is found brutally murdered in his own VIP lounge, the case lands on the desk of Detective Elena Cruz, a sharp-witted officer with a reputation for taking on cases no one else will touch. But this isn't just a simple homicide; it's the tip of an iceberg hiding something far more sinister.

Mia Carter, a disgraced journalist struggling to rebuild her career, stumbles upon the story of a lifetime: a secret prison known as "The Iron Cage," where whistleblowers and political dissidents are detained and silenced. The facility, hidden deep in the wilderness, is funded by the powerful global corporation Arcadia Industries, whose influence extends to government agencies worldwide.

Detective Eliza Hart has seen her share of grisly cases, but nothing could prepare her for the horrors lurking near Graystone Lighthouse. Abandoned for decades and shrouded in chilling folklore, the lighthouse becomes the center of a string of ritualistic murders that seem to mirror its dark and bloody history. As Eliza digs deeper, she uncovers cryptic symbols, old journals, and whispers of a secret society tied to the lighthouse’s troubled past.

Renowned con artist Kate Monroe has spent her life walking the razor’s edge between brilliance and danger. But when the FBI offers her a deal to avoid prison, Kate must step into the role of an informant to bring down her former lover, Adrian Blake—a charismatic mastermind behind a series of daring art heists. The assignment is simple: infiltrate Adrian’s world, earn his trust, and help the FBI end his reign of crime. Yet, nothing about Adrian or their shared past is simple.

Detective Jake Monroe thought he had seen it all—until a string of deadly arsons sweeps through the city, leaving behind not just destruction but cryptic, fire-etched symbols at every crime scene. With no leads and mounting pressure, Jake is forced to team up with Dr. Eleanor Graves, a brilliant but enigmatic historian specializing in ancient languages and obscure cults.

When Detective Serena Fox is called to investigate the brutal murder of a man found in a quiet city park, she uncovers an unusual clue: a small, cryptic ledger containing encrypted entries. At first glance, the ledger seems like a minor curiosity, but as Serena delves deeper, she discovers it holds the key to a massive global crime network, documenting illicit financial transactions and dangerous secrets. Realizing she’s in over her head, Serena reluctantly teams up with Ethan Rivers, a brilliant but cocky hacker with a mysterious past.

Cryptographer Ethan Miles lives a quiet life, decoding puzzles and teaching university students, until the murder of his mentor, Professor Harold Langston, shatters his world. When Ethan discovers a mysterious notebook among his mentor’s belongings, he is drawn into a deadly conspiracy. The notebook contains cryptic symbols and hidden coordinates tied to a powerful secret organization responsible for heinous crimes. As Ethan begins to unravel its secrets, he becomes the target of relentless assassins determined to silence him.

Linguist Sarah Cohen has spent her life unraveling the mysteries of language, but nothing could prepare her for the chilling messages left at the scenes of brutal murders. Each cryptic cipher reveals not only the killer’s next move, but unsettling connections to Sarah’s own shadowed past. As the murders escalate and the codes grow more intricate, Sarah realizes she is not just solving a mystery—she is a part of it.

When tech CEO Marcus Lyle is found dead in his luxury penthouse, his computer wiped clean, the case is written off as a high-stakes robbery gone wrong. But cybersecurity expert Jack Conway is brought in to recover the erased files, only to find himself entangled in a far more sinister mystery. As Jack decrypts the fragments of data, he uncovers evidence of a powerful shadow organization known as the Obsidian Network—an alliance of corporations working together to eliminate whistleblowers and silence those who threaten their profits.

When a string of high-profile deaths shocks the city, all linked by the use of rare and toxic plants, botanist Dr. Lily Evans is thrust into the heart of a chilling investigation. Known for her expertise in botanical toxins, Lily is called upon by the police to uncover the mystery behind the murders. But as she delves deeper into the case, Lily discovers a disturbing connection to her late husband’s groundbreaking—and secretive—research into rare plants.

Death’s Design is a gripping psychological thriller that weaves suspense, intellect, and chilling ingenuity into a tale of obsession, betrayal, and the ultimate pursuit of justice.