The Murder Hole by Anonymous (1950)
The Murder Hole is a gripping psychological thriller about a young woman who is haunted by a mysterious figure from her past. When Sarah moves to a small town in the middle of nowhere, she is looking for a fresh start. But soon she discovers that the town is not as peaceful as it seems. There is a dark secret lurking in the shadows, and it is connected to a mysterious hole in the ground known as the Murder Hole. As Sarah investigates the mystery, she finds herself drawn deeper and deeper into a web of secrets and lies. She must confront her own demons and face the truth about her past if she is to survive. The Murder Hole is a gripping and suspenseful story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
By Anonymous · First published 1950 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 850 words
First lines
About three hundred years ago, on the estate of Lord Cassilus between Ayrshire and Galloway, lay a great moor, unrelieved by any trees or vegetation.
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The Murder Hole is listed on Textopian as a short story by Anonymous, dated 1950 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Anonymous
- Date: 1950 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Horror
- Length: 850 words
- Structure: 1 section, 27 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a murder mystery, and the author being anonymous suggests a suspenseful story.
- Thriller — The title of the book implies a suspenseful story, and the author being anonymous suggests a thrilling plot.
- Crime Fiction — The title of the book implies a crime story, and the author being anonymous suggests a dark and dangerous plot.
- Horror — The title of the book implies a horror story, and the author being anonymous suggests a dark and mysterious plot.
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mystery · thriller · suspense · crime · detective · murder · fiction · anonymous · dark · psychological · plot twist · investigation