Suitcase Beneath The Floorboards

Some things are hidden to be forgotten.
Others are hidden because they matter.

The Suitcase Beneath the Floorboards is a quiet mystery about memory, secrecy, and what surfaces when the past refuses to stay buried.

The best way to know if this story is for you is to begin at the beginning.

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Written for readers who enjoy quiet unease

This story is written for readers who prefer mysteries that take their time.

Stories where tension grows through small details.

Where familiar spaces begin to feel altered.

Where the past lingers, even when no one speaks of it.

If you enjoy reading slowly and noticing what others might overlook, this may be your kind of mystery.

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If you want to be transported to a place where you can simply enjoy a book, this is it. I love how the author keeps me in suspense.

— Leander J.

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Since I liked the first book by this author, I decided to try this one. Again, I really liked the book. I think that I'm becoming a mystery book person.

— Happy Buyer

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The imagery is superb. His words are like a painting and the plot is intriguing, keeping the reader turning the pages.

— Emily G.

When something hidden refuses to stay hidden

The house has stood for years without drawing attention.
Its routines feel ordinary. Its rooms familiar.
Until a discovery beneath the floorboards changes how everything is seen.
A suitcase. Long forgotten. Carefully concealed. And filled with questions that were never meant to be answered.
In a town shaped by memory and silence, uncovering the past brings consequences no one is prepared for.

Begin with the opening chapters

The first two chapters of The Suitcase Beneath the Floorboards introduce the setting, the discovery, and the quiet shift that follows.

They are written to give you a clear sense of the pacing, tone, and kind of mystery this story becomes. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is explained too soon.

A quiet glimpse into the story

Some readers like to get a visual sense of a story before opening the first page.

The short trailer below offers a glimpse into the atmosphere and tone of The Suitcase Beneath the Floorboards. It is meant to set the mood, not reveal the mystery.

This trailer sets the tone, not the outcome.

About Steven T. Duff

Steven T. Duff writes cozy mysteries set in familiar places where something feels just slightly off.

His stories focus on atmosphere, character, and the quiet moments when tension begins to form. They are written for readers who enjoy taking their time and letting a story unfold naturally.

That approach is intentional.

Why Readers Love These Mysteries

Readers say Steven T. Duff’s mysteries are

“The perfect mix of cozy comfort and page-turning suspense.”

Here are just a few words from the community:

A wonderful mix of charm and intrigue, I couldn’t put it down!
The characters feel like old friends. Every mystery keeps me guessing until the very end.
Cozy, clever, and deeply satisfying. Steven T. Duff has become one of my go-to authors.

Start where the story begins

If the premise feels right, you are invited to begin with the opening chapters of The Suitcase Beneath the Floorboards.

Take your time. Let the story show you what it is.

Some things are hidden to be forgotten.
Others are hidden because they matter.

Written for readers who enjoy quiet unease