Case Files: short crime fiction stories
Episodes
Three Ways to Die
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Xander MacKenzie gets the job of assassinating a prominent FBI agent, it's his chance to prove he's still got what it takes.Except sometimes, eve...
Six Underground
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elodie helps run a busy old London pub not far from the River Thames, but her shift takes a dark turn when she’s trapped in the cellar with little h...
Devil of a Favor
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael's looking forward to a quiet night after he finishes work – but then he's asked to bury a body…Devil of a Favor forms part of the Case Fil...
The Protégé
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A police investigation into a road accident on a country road takes an unexpected turn for Inspector George McKlinnon. The Protégé forms part of t...
The Back Nine
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two old friends meet for an interstate game of golf, but this time the stakes are higher than their usual ten dollar bet…The Back Nine forms part of...
The Date
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy and Michael keep a regular lunch date, but their rendezvous hides a twisted secret that neither wants to share…The Date forms part of the Case ...
All Night Long
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Michaels is working the late shift in the Easy Stop Diner on Route 15. Vince, the owner is nowhere to be seen, and the fryers and griddle wen...
The Moment Before
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After Ray Holden is told by his doctor that his stress levels are dangerously high, he decides to take drastic action…The Moment Before forms part o...
A Grave Mistake
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A walk in the woods takes a dark turn for Ben…A Grave Mistake forms part of the Case Files series of short crime fiction stories from USA Today best...
A Dirty Business
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Michael arrives at work early one winter’s day, he discovers that he’s not the only one who’s had a busy morning…A Dirty Business forms p...
The Beachcomber
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Julie spends her days combing the Cornish coastline, looking for things to collect while hiding from her past. Then a storm breaks, and suddenly ...
The Last Days of Tony MacBride
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alan O’Reilly has known Tony MacBride since he was a young boy. Now he’s helping to bury him…The Last Days of Tony MacBride forms part of t...
The Man Cave
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Darren regains consciousness in a dank basement, escape turns out to be the least of his worries…The Man Cave forms part of the Case Files seri...
The Reckoning
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The newest arrival at a care home for the elderly carries an air of mystery that even a jaded ex-World War 2 resistance fighter can’t resist trying ...
A Pain in the Neck
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa loves her job as a chiropractor – except sometimes her work takes an unexpected twist… A Pain in the Neck forms part of the Case Files ser...
The Last Super
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Larry has been the supervisor of an apartment block in Baltimore for as long as the tenants can remember. And he knows all their secrets…The La...
Something in the Air
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Amy boards her flight to Cairns, it’s not by choice. Because it’s not just the turbulence that’s giving her cause for concern… Someth...
Special Delivery
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All Jackson Dark wants to do is get home and surprise his wife with the special gift he’s bought her… Special Delivery forms part of the Case...
Introduction
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether yo...