Web preview — hooks only

The same cards readers scroll in ARC—on the web you see the hook.

Below are live Short covers: title, hook line, and preview metrics—identical to the profile gallery on ARC. The branching plot, choices, and both endings only play inside the mobile app. Download ARC today to read the full interactive story.

Heads up: this page is a teaser. You're not missing a “read more” button—the full Short experience is built for touch, choices, and pacing in the ARC app.

Example shorts

Same grid as a writer profile—cover art, title, hook, and read counts. Tap through branches only after you open ARC.

The Lighthouse That Wasn't There

Every foggy night a lighthouse appears on a stretch of Florida coastline where no lighthouse has ever existed. When a sailor rows out to investigate, he learns why some lights are meant to guide the living—and trap the dead.

7

The Echo at 3:12 A.M.

A house-sitter hears footsteps at night, but what she finds on camera is far more chilling.

3

Voicemail from Tomorrow

A mysterious voicemail reveals your death—can you change the future?

4

The Last Message

At 2:17 a.m., a man receives a text from his wife. The problem? She died three months ago. When the messages continue—and reveal secrets only she knew—he realizes someone is watching him.

6

Saturday Night Strikes and Gutters

A bowling night turns into a battle of pride and fate. Will you triumph or fall flat?

2

A Seashell in the Sunset: A Chance Encounter

Two strangers, a seashell, and a sunset lead to unexpected connections. What's next?

15

The Case of the Missing Car Key

When car keys go missing, suspicion can unravel more than just a mystery.

11

Echoes of the Champlain Valley Fair

What if the past could pull you back to uncover its secrets?

14

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