Short Stories

  Shadows in the Frame Introduction Cornwall's rugged coastline had always been a place of mystery and legend, a land where the past whispered through ancient ruins and stormy seas. Julia Wright, an art restorer known for her meticulous eye and steady hand, had never imagined that she would find herself entwined with those whispers.  But fate had a way of unearthing secrets when least expected.  When Julia received the news of her estranged uncle's death and the surprising inheritance he left behind, she was thrust into a world where the lines between art and forgery, family and deceit, were as blurred as the fog that rolled in from the Atlantic. Chapter 1: The Inheritance The drive from London to Cornwall had been long and exhausting, but Julia Wright’s curiosity kept her alert. She hadn’t seen her uncle Thomas in over a decade.  Their last meeting had been a brief, awkward encounter at her parents' funeral. Thomas had been a distant figure, a reclusive art collecto...

  Enjoy reading for free; if you like the story, and would like to offer a donation it would really be appreciated Blog Short  Stories    I also write short stories for all.  Mail me at joubertles@yahoo.com The Last Secret Keeper Introduction In the quaint town of Graystone, where secrets whispered through the halls of ancient mansions and shadows danced in the moonlight, a mystery lay buried for decades.  The residents of Graystone were accustomed to the eerie silence of their town, where the past lingered like a specter, and the future seemed always to be shaped by secrets left unspoken.  Among these residents was Emily Hartwood, a young woman with a curious mind and a penchant for uncovering the truth. When Emily inherits her estranged grandmother's mansion, she unwittingly steps into a labyrinth of secrets that could unravel the very fabric of her family and the town itself. As Emily begins to explore the old mansion, she discovers a hidden room f...