“The Mystery Lies Within” by Adrienna Deo Turner is an exceptional, adult book containing a collection of meticulously written short stories. Each story (Forbidden Waters Left Hidden, Mystic Realms, and Creeping whose sleeping: Getting Away with Murder) has an interesting blend of adventure, suspense, horror, religious anecdotal inclusion, and curious mysticism dominated by a lavish assortment of wild sexual escapades. Ms. Turner’s advanced literary skills and creativity showed clearly through each dramatic narrative. In fact, she employed a unique and effective approach in creating and developing each fastidiously designed fictional passage. The passions of suspicion, deception, and jealousy were painstakingly managed and carefully displayed throughout each episodic story. Indeed, these stories were cogently organized and well presented. Despite the transparent sexual enclosures, Ms. Turner succeeded as an effective short story teller.