Tales of Mystery and Horror
Unlike the rest of the Five Earths Project, the following stories are not based in continuity but are merely meant to be read and enjoyed as standalone tales. We hope you will enjoy this taste of our writing.
The House of Mystery
The House of Mystery: The Art Lover
by Starsky Hutch 76
published February 7, 2003
Trouble arises between a couple when Jamie spends time on his latest creation!
The House of Mystery: The Community Spirit
by Starsky Hutch 76
published September 28, 2001
Cain tells the story of a young hippie couple that tries to practice what they preach by creating a commune. They quickly discover the house had an extra feature they hadn’t bargained for.
The House of Mystery: The Hunter
by Blackwolf247
published July 17, 2003
Devon Stewart was the greatest hunter of his generation, yet his greatest desire was to hunt something he had never hunted before — the ultimate challenge. When an old man from Vietnam approaches him with a proposition to do just that, Stewart discovers why people say be careful what you wish for.
The House of Mystery: Mr. Right
by Starsky Hutch 76
published April 21, 2002
Cain tells a tale of a young woman who seeks the perfect man and finds him, only to learn that no one is perfect!
The House of Mystery: Play for Keeps
by Martin Maenza
published October 26, 2003
Cain tells a tale of a young man’s obsession.
The House of Mystery: The Rumble
by Brian K. Asbury
published July 10, 2002
Fear can sometimes compel us to bring about the very thing that we are most afraid of…
The House of Mystery: What’s Another Ten Minutes?
by Martin Maenza
published July 16, 2002
Parents give teenagers curfews for a reason, and sometimes its not a good idea to break them!
The House of Secrets
The House of Secrets: Dark Lady
by Martin Maenza
published March 7, 2003
Cheryl Lynn’s visit to a fortune teller leads to a startling revelation! (based on the song by the same name)
The House of Secrets: Love of the Sea
by Martin Maenza
published August 10, 2003
A waitress at a seaside bar longs for a love she cannot have! (inspired by the song Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl) by Looking Glass)
The House of Secrets: A Whale of a Tale
by HarveyKent
published July 22, 2002
Abel spins a yarn of a high school bully who gets his come-uppance when his taunts of an overweight student hit too close to home.