#detective story

[thenamesbabe-crybabe]

I just love how humanity loves our detectives. Like,,, we're always playing with the classics, writing more, we just love solving things. David Suchet is THE Poirot, but we keep rerereadapting Agatha Christie's stories, because we wanna keep playing with this concept, try to figure out what was really making the culprit tick. The sheer number of Sherlock Holmes adaptations is overwhelming!!!! Both in film and book! We made him modern! We made him modern and American!! We gave him another sibling! (Ps my favorite book adaptations are by Laurie King (old man Sherlock solves crime) and Kareem Abdul Jabbar (more focused on Mycroft)). tbh this is why I think we keep redoing Batman movies! We just can't seem to get this funky emo detective man quite right!!!

Anyways, everyone should read more mysteries bc apparently as humans we're obsessed

Also if you need book recs,,,,, uhhhh I know someone (spoiler, it's me)

#mystery #mystery novel #shay rambles #shay has thoughts after staying up too late #detective #detective story #long post #ish #book recommendations #Batman #sherlock holmes #cbs elementary #enola holmes #hercule poirot #agatha christie #arthur conan doyle #bbc sherlock

[thatsbelievable]

#Did You Know? #facts #trivia #suspect #detective #mystery #detective story #soup #unreality

[serenitywinter-twe-if]

Demo | Report something | Ko-Fi | Video trailer

[Demo last major update: 28/06/23 |Case 01, Part 01]

[Stonefrey Moodboard]

Solutions : see below.

As a private detective, you were hired for a "simple" missing person's case. 

You were supposed to investigate, find out and be done with it. 

All was fine until, on a sleepless and cliché full-moon night, you stumbled upon a creature you've never expected to find. A monster worth anyone's worst nightmare. A monster holding the key to unravel the case you're investigating.

Your life has taken an unexpected turn after this discovery, how will you manage to face the reality that the supernatural exist after that ? And what will you do when it's revealed that the case is more complex than what you first thought ?

You can choose as you play :

Gender (male, female and non-binary option)(trans-friendly option available) ; 

Pronounces (he, she, they, or  you can personalize  your pronouns);

Name, including aliases and nicknames ;

Background ; 

Appearances (including complexion, hair, eye colour, height,...);

Reactions ;

Fears ;

Timed choices. You can toggle on a setting to allow you to see the timed choices ahead if you need more time to read. Toggling this on will allow you extended time.

Font appearance : the text is available in both : sans-serif fonts (by default), serif, and Open Dyslexic.  

Font size : 80%, 100%, 130% and 150%, to make your reading experience as comfortable as can be.

You can toggle to read with the metric system (default) or use the imperial measurement system (feet). 

Contains sound effect & background music (you can enable and disable the sound from the Settings, by gliding it all the way to the left).

There is a dark mode (by default), a sepia mode and a light mode available ;

Content for mature audiences can be toggled on and off as well. That will not remove the horror features though. 

Trigger warnings are available at each chapter's screen. Or directly via the "Content Warning" link, from the menu; 

Some Romantic Options are gender-selectable, as you play ;

You can choose to romance, date, only be involved physically or not at all with the RO. There are seven way you can interact with the RO : friendly, enemy, neutral, shy love, true love, enemy to lover, or simply lover/physical. 

Poly route available between Yu and Mbaya.  Officially unlockable past case 03. Don't panick before that. 

Locked romance route—or no romance route—would be able to be selected past case 03.  To give you the chance to meet all RO.

Extra story build in game, available past Case 03 here as well.

There are achievements.

To say Elias is a gruff person is to say the least. But you know he has some good will in him behind the non-bothered no nonsense act. He did act to save you, without asking anything in exchange. Though, if you would describe him, you would say he is more like a sulking teddy bear. Yeah, you should probably not say that to him. Elias is probably the only one you're quite certain— not certain, certain, but quite certain — is a human. You have your doubt for the rest of the team. 

"If you think a day can't go shittier than it already is, be my guest."

Appearance : Human, or you can say super-human. 1.97m/6'46. Deep blue sea/cobalt blue eyes. Long white wavy hair (past shoulders). Tanned and weathered  ivory skin. Athletic build with broad shoulders.  3 o clock shadows. 

Has a 4 years old daughter.

[Moodboard]

How could you describe Anya ? Like the mist ? Always shrouded in mystery ? This is her. She is the incarnation of mystery.  She told you she was 31 years old, but you don't really believe the woman. You think she can bewitch the whole city with her smirk, if it's not already the case. But that smirk she puts on her face makes you not trust her that much. Unless it's a question of life and death. Then, probably, you'll consider her help.

"Why work hard when you can work smart ?"

Appearance : A witch, most assuredly. 1.63m/5'34. Hazel eyes. Sultry black hair,  mid-back length. Golden skin. Lithe built.  

[Moodboard]

Miloslav [M] / Mishka [F] / Marcy [NB]

Sheppard seems to be directly in competition with Elias for the title of "Grumpy human of the year".  Though, where Elias appears mostly unbothered in and for all, Sheppard just seems really on edge about everything.  And tense. But you guess it's because of their taxing and demanding work. Or maybe they were just born edgy. It's almost as if their hackles were constantly raised.  But they can be sweet. Somehow.

"Some people are looking for the meaning of life. I'm just looking for what "vacation" means and where I can find it."

Appearance : Not human... 1.78m/5'83. Forest green eyes. Curly auburn hair, cut short. Pale skin with freckles. Athletic build. 

[Moodboard]

Have you already seen in the eyes of someone some age old lost wisdom ? Flowing like crystal clear water from a time where you weren't even born. Something worth admiring. This is what you can see in their eyes.  Despite being a giant, they are a tranquil, very tranquil person. Now that you think about it, you've never seen them eat. Nor drink. This is suspicious. 

"If someone points you the moon, don't stare at the finger."

Appearance : Surely not human. 2.06m/6'76. Sky blue eyes. Long coiled hair, dyed sandy blond (braided with gold thread). Chocolate brown skin. Lithe build. Nose septum piercing. 

[Moodboard]

Yu is, like, the opposite of Mbaya, whilst being almost similar. In front of you stand something from a past long gone. But, instead of tranquility, Yu is a bubbly person. Almost too bubbly.  And you're almost sure that they own at least half the club and bar of  Stonefrey. If not more. Something about the way they move, silently, and almost feline-like, makes you doubt they are human. 

"I'm not saying I don't care. I'm just saying that, if the whole city was about to burn down, I'll still take the time to appreciate my glass of whiskey."

Appearance : Definitely not human. 1.65m/5'61. Black eyes. Dark brown hair (Yi-seo: Shoulder length hair/Yunsu : Ivy league crew cut). Olive skin. Muscular build. 

[Moodboard]

Well. If you could say a word about Owl, you would say that they are dramatic. And fanciful. And they have a flourish for snarking remarks, and seem to have an ego as big as their wardrobe probably is. But what you would say the most is that they are wearing their name well. Owl, for their knowledge. That you could use. If they were on your side, that is, and totally not a wild card. 

"Everyone is such a bore in this city. Well, so long as you owe me — I mean, pay me. And entertain me. Surely this can work, Love."

Appearance : You're not sure. 1.79m/5'9. Verdigris-colored eyes. Wavy platinium blond hair (F. : Chin-length plunging square cut/M. : Styled curtain hairstyle). Fair and flawless skin. 

[Moodboard]

You have met a nightmarish creature, will probably meet vampire, and werewolves — oh, you've met a witch as well. So now, here they are, an elf. Yes, an Elf. Like in Lord of the Things. In the city. With sunglasses. And their impassible way. Iolrath, child of Rivaran and Iltheruyn, they told you, as they were looking around at "mortals and their ways". Nice.

"Why must I say something ? Isn't silence acceptable in a discussion ?"

Appearance : It's very obviously an elf. 1.82m/6'0. Violet eyes. Long silver hair (reach mid-tight ). Shimmery skin. Elvish build of fairness.  Obvious pointed ears. 

[Moodboard]

What is most important is your mental health. This story can deal with heavy themes, and the list will be updated along with the content. If you feel unwell, I'll advise you to stop reading and take a rest. Taking care of you comes first. Reach out to professional if need be.

 You can find the content warning  here and the side bar, directly in game.  

This story currently contains :

Blood

Body horror 

Cannibalism (mention only)

Death and depiction of death (yours as well as others)

Drowning

Gore

Gun and use of gun

Recreational drug and/or alcohol use 

Partial nudity and/or nudity

Psychological horror and disturbing content (including mental illness)

Strong/vulgar Language

Violence and graphic depiction of violence

The story, all names, characters, locations and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.

Only the first part of Case 01 (chapter 1) is available. There will be at least 8 cases, with no definite length. 

Demo | Report Something | Ko-Fi | Video trailer

[Stonefrey moodboard]

[Demo last major up-date : 28/06/23 |Case01, Part 01]

Case 01 |Part 01 : [1st Keywords] [2nd Keywords]

#twine game #interactive story #detective story #supernatural story #modern story #urban story #itch.io #the ward's eyes

[ehszter]

Hidden's first chapter is up for sale in my etsy shop:

It's 100 pages long, in the genre of romance and mystery! 🔍💖

"Two high school students get together to investigate a missing person’s case in their school. While chasing the culprit they might just end up developing a deeper relationship with each other."

The first 50 copies are numbered, signed, and come with a pin! 🐤

Big thanks to the super nice publisher: 5panels_comics ❤!

#comic #etsy #drawing #manga #shoujo #romance #mystery #detective story #oc #characterdesign #animation #art

[call-me-cosmic]

In honor of Pedro’s newest (and perhaps greatest) role as Tim Rockford from the Merge Mansion mobile game. What a time to be alive.

#procreate #digital art #sketch #art #pedro pascal #merge mansion #mobile games #this is so funny #help lmao #tim rockford #detective story #mystery #apple pie America #artist #digital artist #artist support #digital art sketch #artwork #grandma did it #investigation #crime drama #grandma has committed so many war crimes #pedro pascal my love #the hero we need #go get em #drama #merge mansion what are you doing #downloading immediately #not really but #call-me-cosmic

[miraisentai]

Lonely man

#<3 #one piece #one piece kuzan #kuzan aokiji #one piece aokiji #Aokiji #Kuzan #Aokiji kuzan #Detective story #Edit

[kojtolina]

WHY THERE'S ONLY ONE GOOD OMENS X COLUMBO FIC ON AO3?

#good omens #good omens fanfiction #columbo #Aziraphale #lieutenant columbo #peter falk #michael sheen #detective story

[book-quotes-i-found]

“… Now look what you’ve done! You’ve destabilized Europe!”

Page 356 of Murdle by G.T. Karber

#book #bookworm #book quotes #funny #enjoy #puzzle #murdle #logic puzzle #fun book #detective story #funny dialogue #europe #that is all the context i will give #have fun #no spoilers

[sleepyrxsetea]

new wip!!

now, i feel like every month or so i post about 'oh, new wip!! so excited!!'

not anymore my friends!

i'm actually thrilled about this one. like i am planning for once?!?!? that never happens. i typically just jump in with a vague idea and three character names and then give up a week later. however!! proud to say it's been a whopping two weeks and i haven't dropped it which is magical for me.

So, without further ado: the plot for my current wip

Harrison Weber And The Serial Murder Case On Oxford Street (still working on the name)

so, you know those noir detective films and then also Sherlock Holmes? Or even Scooby Doo if you prefer? ok, so it's like those movies in a way except the detective has been the murderer all along. like a serial killer. and also frames 'innocent people' (they did something, but didn't murder that person in particular) and then the detective goes back and 'solves' it later with evidence he faked. the person the story is told by isn't the detective actually, it's the deputy, Oliver Briggs, and Oliver just joined the detective, Harrison Weber, in his agency while these killings were going down. Slowly as the story progresses Oliver becomes closer to Harrison (in a father-son/found family like way) and Oliver slowly uncovers the truth behind his mothers death years ago as well as find out that Harrison Weber has been killing all of those people they had been investigating the death of and why he started in the first place.

...

i created this actually due to my friends and i joking about how i sit on the ground and i improvising a thing and this came from it :D

(it looks like i'm investigating a dead body like in the detective shows)

this would only be one 'book' so to speak. there's not much else you can do after the ending i'm planning- (teehee)

be fearful of the 'teehee'. especially if you get attached to characters awful fast-

#writeblr #queer writers #creative writing #new wip #so excitedddd #detective story #idk man #im just so excited about it #:D

[tnperkins]

Crime scene detectives…

#thomas perkins #character designer #character design #sketch #alternate universe #aliens #tnperkins4 #alien #detective story #crime scene

[moonkissedart]

Detective Taisho from The Deadliest Sin

I saw a beautiful vintage painting of Kagome by @hopidoodle, which led me to this interesting story by @fawn-eyed-girl 😍The atmosphere was so amazing, I had to draw.

You can read it here:

#inuyasha #fanart #inukag #illustration #inuyasha fanfiction #doodle #inuyasha au #detective story #watercolor #my art

[tarkulich]

My wife pointed out that I do poor job of marketing my written works. So, if you like hardboiled detective stories with magic, demons, and fun banter, check out one of my favorite things I've ever written - "Fantasy Noir"

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/413425

#books #ebooks #novels #detective story #pulp noir #fantasy novels #fantasy books #fantasy ebooks #mystery #mystery books #mystery ebooks

[monster-gut]

Traditional drawing of Dotty and her friends, Mena and Venus (the twins) and Jamin (girl at the right)

(Might redraw this digitally)

#☆star of the show☆ #art #digital art #gutz draws #ocart #art oc #ocs #oc #original oc #original story #original characters #original character #original art #clown oc #circus character #twins #detective story #horror story #artists on tumblr #fruity #trans artist #trans #traditional art #2023

[ms-tillus]

Ah Tintin. These books are so underrated.

#tintin #tintin and snowy #herge #graphic novel #fanart #tintin fanart #sketches #doodles #detective story #art #fiction #digital art #digital illustration #reading #bookshelf #anime art #comic book #snowy #captain haddock #thompson and thomson #professor calculus

[franticmelody]

Sonic Together: Episode 5

Sonic Together Episode 5 has released! This episode features The Chaotix as they struggle through low finances, taking on a case that challenges them to their very core...

Once again beta read by the lovely @regulatedstrawberry!!! Check out their profile and their awesome fic if you are a fan of Tails, cause they got you covered!!

Really like this episode. Had lots of chances to be fun and a bit experimental, including introducing the first named OC to the series: Agate the Fox!

I love Agate, they're super awesome and I definitely have plans for them in the future. This art was done by the amazing @ghoul--doodle who really took my awful beta drawing and turned it into this loveable character.

#sonic #sonic the hedgehog #sth #ao3 #fanfic #sonic fanfic #the chaotix #vector the crocodile #espio the chameleon #charmy bee #sonic oc #detective story #screenplay format

[penig]

Although Holmes’s refusal in “The Resident Patient” to work for Blessington while he withheld information is not something widely recognized as an important part of his modus operandi, it should be. A detective, like a doctor or a therapist, can’t work effectively with a client who doesn’t trust them. Holmes is very big on data, and false data are worthless.

One of the Golden Age detectives I discovered via e-book selling algorithm during 2020 was Miss Silver, a professional but highly respectable detective whose secret weapon was that she did not just pretend to be a sympathetic old lady with a lot of knitting to get through, she really was one. She told every client two things up front: one, that once engaged she would devote herself to the Truth, regardless of whether the client wished to know it when it was uncovered, because no matter how uncomfortable or undesirable the Truth was, only by knowing it could the problem be solved and the client make good decisions going forward.

The other was that she required her client’s full confidence. All information would be kept confidential, but she must have all of it in order to do her job. She quoted her favorite poet, Tennyson, to them: “Oh trust me all in all or not at all.“ A frequent result was that the client, minimizing their own fears, would leave with their secrets intact, a disaster would occur and justify those fears, and they would call Miss Silver needing immediate assistance. There’s no recorded cases of any such wafflers being unable to engage her due to her having taken other, equally urgent, cases in the meantime, but no doubt she shook her head over the folly of mankind as she read the newspaper accounts later.

I don’t remember any other detectives making the same point (which doesn’t mean they haven’t) or referencing Sherlock Holmes in the matter, but I think it’s an important principle that should be highlighted more. Certainly many noir detectives might have spared themselves some trouble if they’d been more careful about taking on dishonest clients!

#sherlock holmes #Miss Silver #detective story #non sims #letters from watson