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The History behind the Mystery

The history behind the mystery began during my 8th grade year, a fact most people don't know. I was going to a different school at the time and it was there the original School-Time Mysteries began with the "Mystery of the Afro"(or wig,or something that dealt with artificial hair..). Semi-based on a true event, my classmates and I myself(admittedly) enjoyed it. Soon more stories were coming and abounding everywhere.I guess you could say they were coming like rabbits...well, not really. Anyway, some classics emerged from this time such as the "Mystery of the Treehouse" and the "Mystery of the Snowball" and the "Mystery of the Missing Food" (once again, not sure on titles). In these original stories the main heroes weren't exactly heroes..they were more so a group of boys(there were only 6ish boys in my class,but one never came in as a part of the group) that the teachers "volunteered" to do the dirty work with the mysteries that came up. Or sometimes, as in the case of the "Treehouse", they just stumbled upon a mystery and solved it from there. The main heroes were Jarrod(the leader), Adam, and John. They were the constants. A couple of other boys came in and out. They were Clay and Eric.

But the winds of change began to blow and I was accepted into a new school(and I truly thank God for that). Although now I look back and somewhat enjoy the mysteries from my other school, I didn't enjoy 'em at the time and thus gave 'em away to a friend. Most likely they are lost forever...But before I started the new mysteries, I didn't care. In fact, I hadn't even planned on writing them anymore(for one,I was away from the other characters' real-life couterparts.For two,I didn't want to). But then a situation came up at my new school and in mid-November, done in one day, came "The Mystery of the Missing Toy." This story featured freshmen heroes Garrett(the new leader),Joseph,Jason, and John. These heroes were different from the old ones(other than John,though his role and IQ slightly changed), they were actually heroes in the sense that people looked at them like that. After that first mystery, I became enthralled with writing more. Out came such classics as "The Secret Lair" and "The Elvis Impersonator" as well as "The Karate Master."And who can forget the "lost" mystery, "The Delusional Kid"?

By the end of my freshman year, I had cranked out 7 mysteries and added 1 more in the summer and yet another mystery called the "lost" one.Obviously I was hooked.Soon the dreaded sophomore year came and I began writing again. However, this time the plots became more complicated and meaningful. Did all turn out this way?No. I wanted some to be light-hearted. Anyway, the stories not only matured, but also lengthened a page or two. Also, a new hero, Taylor, was added to flavor the stories more.Soon new stories were birthed.Such as "The Haunted Bleachers", "The Jack-O-Lantern", and "The Bummed Leader." Also during the year I began work on a novel, my first, involving our heroes and perhaps the greatest enjoyable mystery I can muster.Also in the summer following their sophomore year, "Our Heroes' Mini-Adventure" came in.

Life moved on and soon I was a junior.Along with my junior year came stories such as "The Frozen World," "The Talking Food," "The Dotted A," "The Submarine," and the climatic emotional "The Dirty Politics." Once again, the style improved and the plots became thicker and better. I even began weaving in serious messages (well, at least that's the case for "Christmas Hate"). But all seriousness aside, our heroes definately had some serious fun times (at least fun from the reader's perspective). Also again, the stories lengthened a page or two more.

At long last, the glorious senior year came. By far,I did my best to pump out mysteries that grab your attention, make you laugh, and maybe even make you a little sad. Our heroes definately hit some hard times in their final year. But that doesn't mean the stories aren't good! On the contrary,these are probably my best. "The Mystery of the Candlelight Beatings" and "The Mystery of the Something" shows a more darker side. "The Mystery of the Civil War" unites two groups of heroes, and "The Final Mystery" culminates everything in a fantastic fashion.Sadly, "The Final Mystery" ends our heroes' adventures together. Whether their stories ever make it to the "big time" in the form of a book is questionable.But at least for now,their memory lives on here.

And so,I hope you enjoy the stories I post on this site, as well as not to take them literally.

Thank you.

The History of this Site

This site was started June 5, 2006 late at night while talking with a friend on IM. This friend encouraged me to have a site completely devoted to the mysteries, and this is what has come out of that. Now for 4 whole years it has provided side-splitting comedy,edge-of-your-seat adventure,and a hippy by a jeep. 

The Official List of Stories

FRESHMAN YEAR:

"The Missing Toy"
"The Secret Lair"
"The Missing Hall Passes"
"The Strange Noises"
"The Elvis Impersonator"
"The Secret Admirer"
"The Karate Master"
"The Feathers"
"The Dillusional Kid"*     *The Lost Mystery

SOPHOMORE YEAR:

"The Haunted Bleachers"
"The Secret Passage"
"The Jack-O-Lantern"
"The Hidden Graveyard"
"The Dragon Markings"
"The Mad Clown"
"Kara's Love"
"The Burned-Down Shed"
"The Day the School Stood Still"
"The Bummed Leader"
"The House"
Our Heroes' Mini Adventure at TLC

JUNIOR YEAR:

"The Frozen World"
"The Trap Door"
"The Midnight Moans"
"Christmas Hate"
"The Submarine"
"The Red Man"
"The Talking Food"
"The Dotted A"
"The Dirty Politics"
"The Phantom Fireworks"

SENIOR YEAR:

"The Candlelight Beatings"
"The Broken Cars"
"The Civil War"
"The Mirror Man"
"The Something"
"Jason's Charm"
"The Mystery During Playweek"
"The Final Mystery"
"The Afterthought"

May the fork be with you!

Live long and persperate!