��

Sam Walker and the Grim Reaper Services (ONC 2021)

Reads 1,018
Votes 203
Parts 18
Time 2h 56m

Reads 1,018
Votes 203
Parts 18
Time 2h 56m

Sam was having a bad day when he got the letter from the IRS. You'd think his day would get better after realizing it wasn't from the IRS, but you'd be wrong.

***

Sam Walker considers his biggest problems in life as his coursework for his engineering major and his lazy roommate Jake. But when Sam receives a letter from the Grim Reaper Services, Jake winds up dead, and the Grim Reaper himself tells Sam he's not supposed to be alive, his problems get bigger.

In order to prevent his life from being terminated, Sam must take on a job from the Grim Reaper to catch a notorious serial killer before October 31. With the help of Death's sister and Sam's other two roommates, he must face dangers and watch his back if he's to stay alive. 

Or the serial killer might just get another victim.

Entry for the Open Novella Contest 2021 - Prompt #57
Round One Ambassador's Pick
Round Three Shortlist
ONC Honorable Mention in Fun Summer Reads

Awesome cover designed by @Saskatchewan7All Rights Reserved

Table of contents

18 parts

Sign up to add Sam Walker and the Grim Reaper Services (ONC 2021) to your library and receive updates

or

You may also like

"Even the Grim Reaper Struggles in Another World" by zybj559

**"Even the Grim Reaper Struggles in Another World"** is a thrilling dark fantasy adventure that follows Mo Han, an ordinary young man who is suddenly dragged into a strange, magic-filled world through a mysterious spatial crack. Expecting to return home soon, he is horrified to find himself possessed by a ghost-the "Number One Wanted Criminal of the Underworld." But this is no ordinary spirit. She's a decaying, parasitic soul, feeding off Mo Han's life force and slowly consuming his body and mind. As he struggles with this unwanted possession, Mo Han realizes that his fate is tied to this ghost's dark past and a larger, sinister conspiracy involving the very core of the Underworld. Trapped between the physical dangers of the new world and the constant torment of the ghost inside him, Mo Han must fight to maintain his sanity and survive. The ghost's decaying power grows, and soon, she is not only tormenting him physically but also manipulating him to fight against the Underworld's forces. The tension between Mo Han and the ghost deepens as they are forced into an uneasy alliance to survive. As their relationship evolves from hatred to reluctant cooperation, Mo Han uncovers the truth about his role in a larger game-a game where the fate of both the Underworld and the world he once knew hangs in the balance. In this world, survival is not about strength or skill alone. It's about learning to live with the ghosts of the past, battling forces both internal and external, and navigating a world where danger lurks at every corner. Mo Han's journey will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they uncover the mystery behind the ghost's power and the conspiracy that binds their fates together.

SR SCYTHIA | Vol.-6: Grim Chronicles by skyfarron

An anthology of noir-spiritual medieval adventures, starring The Grim Reaper, as they learn the fundamentals of life, death, and everything else. Set in the mid-1300's, a time marked by plague and war called The Dark Age. [Rated 18A]

Reaper's Pet (forbidden love) by JoselinToftlund

"I love you." Jack smiled. They looked at each other for what felt like a decade. "...no, no you don't." Willow rolled her eyes. "It seemed like the part of our fight where I should say it," he smirked, making her anger rise even more. "Why are you doing this?" He looked at her with confusion, hearing the fear in her voice. "Treating me like this? Do you hate me or something? Or do you just not care if I live or die?" His eyes widened for a second before he shook his head. "I don't hate you, nor want you to die. But I can't like you either, humans live a short life, I live forever. I can't let myself get attached to someone that will just die on me, or put you in danger," he sighed, scratching his neck. Something in his voice made her believe this wasn't his words, but rather words he had been told. Do you love reapers, forbidden love, and a bad boy you can't help but adore? Then this is the story for you! Join Willow on her journey as she discovers the hidden supernatural world that has been right under her nose for longer than she even remembers. And pray to Death for her soul, cause damn, she's gonna need it. Saving her brother, certainly brought complications Willow had never expected, like becoming a reaper's bloodbag, or as he likes to call it, pet.

The Reaper's Token by MadPeacock

Dominic Gallo dies in a gang crossfire but wakes up as Death's apprentice. Handsome and awkward, Dominic struggles with a reluctant mentor, sleep deprivation, and tasteless food in his surreal new existence working for the Life and Death (L&D) Corporation. He works alongside Life's apprentice, the beautiful but hostile, Violet and her mentor, the bubbly and vivacious Alice. Together, Dominic and Violet pursue her psychotic killer and uncover dark forces within L&D, plotting to bring our world to its knees under a new empire. As the powers of Life and Death divide, Dominic falls for Violet and must make the ultimate choice to either fight on the side of Death or protect the forces of Life at all cost. As a comparison, think Ron Weasley meets Percy Jackson's girlfriend in the afterlife.

The Grim Reaper's Love by Noraxel

When Rachel Blaire narrowly escapes death, she doesn't realize the price of her survival. In a desperate moment, she seduces the Grim Reaper himself, defying the laws of fate and disrupting the delicate balance between life and death. Now bound by a twist of fate, Death is tasked with fixing the chaos her actions have caused. As he struggles with his growing feelings for Rachel, Death offers her a dangerous bargain: a contract that spares her life but binds her to him forever. However, the Council of Order-the ancient entity that governs the natural flow of life and death-views Rachel's survival as a threat to their control. They will stop at nothing to eliminate her and reclaim Death as their pawn. Caught in a battle of wills and hearts, Rachel and Death must navigate a world teetering on chaos. With enemies closing in and the boundaries of love and duty tested, can they rewrite destiny, or will Rachel's borrowed time finally run out? -------------- Warnings: blood, extreme foul language, gore, 18+ content Please do not read if any of these make you uncomfortable

Reasons by ItsIvanArroyo

[3rd place winner in of The Beauty Awards 2017] Every ghosts has reasons on why they are still on earth. They have unfinished businesses, they haunt the people that caused their death, or revenge, but one of the three is the topic of this story. Collin Bradey died at the age of 22. He was hit by a car while crossing down the street. Now, he's a ghost. There at the hospital, he met two ghosts and a guardian who calls himself "Reaper". Reaper told them that they must complete their mission with a live companion, or everything will fall apart for the three of them. Now, the three of them, with their companions must fulfill their missions before everything is too late. (Not related to 13 Reasons Why) Copyright ?2017 [Highest Rankings:] [#91 in Paranormal 03/16/18] [#82 in Paranormal 03/20/18]

Death's Duty by writerbrittanyb

(18+) *Complete/Unedited* ---- "You are death." I heard the grin in his tone. "Death's duty is to take care of the already departed. Newly deceased, and previously deceased alike." Morrigan Wraith lives a double life; one not many would think to question. While on the outside she looks like a normal human detective, underneath all of that lies a grim reaper. Reapers were created at the beginning of time, formed to be unemotional and detached as a soul's transport to either Heaven or Hell. But Morrigan is unlike the rest. She was created with a defective heart - one that felt emotion, and one that got her into more trouble than she ever imagined. (18+ for language, violence, and sexual situations)

The Midnight Caller by joblessraven

~ONC 2023 Shortlister~ An embezzlement, two murders and a series of suspicious deaths that follow- with a bloodthirsty murderer on the loose, Gabriel must race against time to defeat a powerful nemesis with no regard for law or life. Armed with an amateur for an assistant, next to no evidence and an old walkie talkie, Private Detective Gabriel Bedford sets out to uncover the deaths of Detective Katherine Wright and her lover from twenty years ago. How does the dormant walkie talkie seem to come to life at midnight? Who is the supposed ally who works in the shadows to help the detective when he is at his wits' end? Moreover, who is the unknown adversary who seems to know his every move and is always one step ahead? ~Can be found on the mystery, humor, adultfiction and MysteryThrillerIN profile reading lists~

A Book of Dust and Breath by eacomiskey

Max has spent the past several thousand lifetimes as a Reaper among humans and, despite the pleasures of a tidy country home with a well-dusted library and a finely tuned Harley, he's starting to get bored. His best friend gives him some advice: "Drink some scotch. Bed a woman. Join a rock band. Get it out of your system, and get back to your dutiful service." Max tried, but he ended up getting drunk, marrying the girl in Vegas, and accidentally triggering a chain of events that could end with the destruction of the human race. Now he needs to make things right again but the Reaper quickly learns that the magic of being human comes with one grim reality.

Death's kiss by Sourabhi9

When Amelia woke up finally it felt like eternity. As she opened her heavy drawn eyelids, only darkness embraced her and raw smell of a chilly winter evening. She could feel a different taste on her lips... something bitter... something metallic.. pain. And then she realized she is dead!! Only two days ago she had everything... a wonderful family, a loving boyfriend and a job that pays off her rent and now....now she is, well, dead!! What happened? How did it happen? Who did this to her? So many questions yet no answers, just a dark truth prevailed. But she will not leave so easily. No, not until she gets her answers. She'll stay in this world as long as she has to... even if that means contacting the Grim Reaper himself!!

You may also like

Slide 1 of 10

"Even the Grim Reaper Struggles in Another World" cover

SR SCYTHIA | Vol.-6: Grim Chronicles cover

Reaper's Pet (forbidden love) cover

The Reaper's Token cover

The Grim Reaper's Love cover

Death's Duty cover

The Midnight Caller cover

A Book of Dust and Breath cover

Death's kiss cover

"Even the Grim Reaper Struggles in Another World"

"Even the Grim Reaper Struggles in Another World" is a thrilling dark fantasy adventure that follows Mo Han, an ordinary young man who is suddenly dragged into a strange, magic-filled world through a mysterious spatial crack. Expecting to return home soon, he is horrified to find himself possessed by a ghost-the "Number One Wanted Criminal of the Underworld." But this is no ordinary spirit. She's a decaying, parasitic soul, feeding off Mo Han's life force and slowly consuming his body and mind. As he struggles with this unwanted possession, Mo Han realizes that his fate is tied to this ghost's dark past and a larger, sinister conspiracy involving the very core of the Underworld. Trapped between the physical dangers of the new world and the constant torment of the ghost inside him, Mo Han must fight to maintain his sanity and survive. The ghost's decaying power grows, and soon, she is not only tormenting him physically but also manipulating him to fight against the Underworld's forces. The tension between Mo Han and the ghost deepens as they are forced into an uneasy alliance to survive. As their relationship evolves from hatred to reluctant cooperation, Mo Han uncovers the truth about his role in a larger game-a game where the fate of both the Underworld and the world he once knew hangs in the balance. In this world, survival is not about strength or skill alone. It's about learning to live with the ghosts of the past, battling forces both internal and external, and navigating a world where danger lurks at every corner. Mo Han's journey will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they uncover the mystery behind the ghost's power and the conspiracy that binds their fates together.