Scribbler Tales · Eleven Crime Stories

Scribbler Tales: The Crime and Justice Collection

by Mary Ann Bernal

When the law falters, secrets deepen, and lives collide, justice comes at a price.

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The Story

Justice takes many forms in this gripping collection of eleven crime-driven tales where every choice carries a cost. From kidnappings and manhunts to vigilante justice and deadly secrets, each story explores the razor-thin line between law and survival.

Police, prosecutors, victims, and criminals collide as investigations unravel, motives twist, and loyalties fracture. Whether confronting corruption, pursuing a killer, or facing the consequences of a split-second decision, every character is forced to reckon with the truth that justice is never simple or guaranteed.

Packed with tension, moral conflict, and high-stakes confrontations, this anthology delivers the full spectrum of crime fiction: abductions, revenge, courtroom pressure, serial threats, and the dangerous gray areas where right and wrong blur. Perfect for readers who crave fast-paced crime stories, psychological pressure, and sharp, suspense-driven twists.

Note: This collection contains previously published stories from the Scribbler Tales series.

Stories in this collection

Abducted: When the daughter of a wealthy entrepreneur is kidnapped, Agent Richards races against time to find her.
Broken Promises: Madeline’s personal feelings cloud her judgment, leaving her to choose between love and obeying the law.
Deception: When the guilty walk, a vigilante executes the criminals.
Malice: A modern-day Don Juan’s life is turned upside down when he is falsely accused of rape.
Manhunt: Tami and Mick suspect the newest member of their team as they plan one final heist at the Diamond Exchange.
Murder in the First: As judge, jury, and executioner, Bethel decides the fate of the man responsible for her plight, but things go terribly wrong, and the predator becomes the prey.
Payback: Detective Newport races against time to apprehend a killer targeting prosecuting attorneys.
Reckless: Will the murderer succeed as he flees the crime scene?
Safeguard: Doctor/patient confidentiality is sorely tested when Sarah reveals the truth about her lover’s death.
The Night Stalker: The Night Stalker is not a figment of Pamela’s imagination as she tries to convince the police that her life is in danger.
Turning Point: While trying to identify a serial arsonist, a Fire Marshall suspects a highly decorated firefighter.