"Curated by Costiuc" publishes entertaining mystery, thriller, and suspense stories that keep readers guessing until the end.

I started "Curated by Costiuc" to share the kinds of stories I can’t get enough of: mysteries, thrillers, and suspense.

"Curated by Costiuc" is a newsletter of entertaining mystery, thriller, and suspense stories. 

It’s run by me, Nikita Costiuc, a writer in these same genres.

Curated by Costiuc

Stories are more likely to get accepted if they include the following elements:<div><br></div><div>Themes:</div><div>- Injustice</div><div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); --darkreader-inline-color: var(--darkreader-text-ffffff, #ffffff);" data-darkreader-inline-color="">- Alienation and the desire to belong</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); --darkreader-inline-color: var(--darkreader-text-ffffff, #ffffff);" data-darkreader-inline-color="">- Appearance vs. truth</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); --darkreader-inline-color: var(--darkreader-text-ffffff, #ffffff);" data-darkreader-inline-color="">- The immigrant experience</span></div><div><br></div><div>Craft Elements:</div><div>- A strong narrative voice</div><div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); --darkreader-inline-color: var(--darkreader-text-ffffff, #ffffff);" data-darkreader-inline-color="">- Humor</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); --darkreader-inline-color: var(--darkreader-text-ffffff, #ffffff);" data-darkreader-inline-color="">- Objects as symbols</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); --darkreader-inline-color: var(--darkreader-text-ffffff, #ffffff);" data-darkreader-inline-color="">- A clear resolution</span></div><div><br></div><div>Story Dynamics:</div><div>- Schemes</div><div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); --darkreader-inline-color: var(--darkreader-text-ffffff, #ffffff);" data-darkreader-inline-color="">- Betrayal by authority figures</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); --darkreader-inline-color: var(--darkreader-text-ffffff, #ffffff);" data-darkreader-inline-color="">- Surprising allies</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); --darkreader-inline-color: var(--darkreader-text-ffffff, #ffffff);" data-darkreader-inline-color="">- Hidden villains</span></div>

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