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In the tranquil heart of rural America, young Carter Jayden’s imagination knows no bounds. At just nine years old, he pours his heart into crafting the ultimate scarecrow, a whimsical protector for his family’s cornfields. But when this simple creation suddenly springs to life, joy swiftly turns to terror. As the harvest moon rises, the once-friendly scarecrow transforms into an unstoppable force, unleashing a wave of chaos and fear throughout Carter’s tight-knit community. One by one, townsfolk mysteriously vanish, leaving behind only whispers of dread. With darkness creeping in and ...

When three privileged teenagers vanish after a brutal attack on a homeless man, a jaded NYPD detective must unravel a web of secrets, lies, and escalating violence to find them before it’s too late, and before the city explodes. The Vanishing In the shadows of New York City, the line between privilege and survival blurs catastrophically. When three affluent teenagers disappear in the wake of a brutal attack on a homeless man, the city holds its breath, teetering on the brink of chaos. Enter Detective Iliana "Lia" Diaz, a seasoned NYPD investigator haunted by her own demons and a sense of ...

In the labyrinthine alleys of modern Los Angeles, where shadows whisper secrets and danger lurks at every turn, Marnie Albright emerges as both an enigma and an avenger. Haunted by her past and shaped by profound personal trauma, she walks the line between light and darkness, leaving behind a trail of mystery that captivates and horrifies alike. As a woman of exceptional intellect and fierce determination, Marnie’s quest for justice spirals into a dangerous obsession, mirroring the infamous Jack the Ripper’s reign of terror. But Marnie is not merely a copycat; her mission is laced with ...

From the suspense thriller “Lady” comes “Paper Dolls” a standalone novel with the late Ingrid Eckhart’s daughter undertaking a high-stake in her career after the death of her mother then later running into the unabating Tex Hayes and Rory Holden—the lieutenant and sergeant—who would stop at nothing in their mission to take down her niece—the infamous Cora Eckhart— from the first tale in this elegantly told gritty trilogy saga. After scouting for talent to conduct a casting call, project manager and ex fashion model turned photographer Irma Eckhart uncovers the start of a ...

What is lurking in the clear waters of Lake Cahuilla in upstate White Oaks, New York? It seems when those that dive in for a cool splash or to take a rejuvenating swim, they do not always make it out of the loch alive. In such a lovely, inviting atmosphere there at the Backwater Summer Lake Resort And Water Park- where there is luxury lodging at the Red Brick Villa, luxury dining at the Lakeside Hideaway, luxury coffees and pastries at Cahuilla Lakeside Café, luxury entertainment and drinks at the Swinging Cahuilla Cocktail Lounge, luxury lake boat rides on the Brave-Waters Expedition, ...

It is summer and Cyrilla Tove and her daughter Bexley pick up and leave their native state of Louisiana to make a fresh clean start in the lovely southern state of South Carolina. A nosey young neighbor has eyes on them as soon as they arrive to the neighborhood of Halverson. Ambrosia—a pushy, troublesome young teenager—quickly starts up a friendship with Bexley. Bexley soon learns that she is unable to trust Ambrosia inciting hard feelings and gossip against the unsuspecting newcomer. Settling down in a new area for an easygoing life of peace and tranquility expeditiously gyrates into ...

Coping, managing, living, and enjoying ways of life on one's own terms suitable to their nature. Motivation, counsel, and encouragement to self-betterment.

In this follow up to Fatal Beauty emotions run high while tempers flare out of control. From the brutal actions of a woman scorned to the husband and mistress that drove her into rage- a binary fury savagely on the rise. Violent repercussions stir the pot of a dish on the menu called revenge that in this quandary is best when served either hot or cold. Nothing held back, and no one is spared from the deadly wrath of a mother hell-bent on payback for the vicious/malicious attack on her beloved daughter, Delilah Jaxon.

Aspen is an artist with a hidden talent one that goes beyond his paintbrush and easel. While he is successful in his work life as a cartoonist and comic book illustrator loved by both his sister Amiyah and his best friend Xander he suffers immensely in his personal life. Aspen has no luck with the ladies. Women that he finds interest in have no interest in him. They paint him out as one who they could not picture themselves with and there is no shortage to them expressing their unkindness and showing him their cruelness. Fed up with the constant mistreat and disrespect from the objects of ...

Three short stories that include thrills in a mixture of fictional towns around New York. New York Style: Tales of Suspense Tantalizing Excitement in The City! – Join this two hundred sixty-five-page psychological thrill ride of murder, mystery, suspense, a bit of the supernatural, and fun! Three short stories that include thrills in a mixture of fictional towns around New York. New York Style: Tales of Suspense Tantalizing Excitement in The City! – Join this two hundred sixty-five-page psychological thrill ride of murder, mystery, suspense, a bit of the supernatural, and fun! Tale one:...

Nina Alba and Connie Jacob are blood relatives who share similar foreboding experiences. In Part One: For a married businesswoman, Nina Alba, an extramarital affair abroad creates a situation of turmoil once she returns home to forget all about the short-lived, spontaneous fling. In Part Two: A successful New York mediator, Connie Jacob, thought she’d buried the ghosts of her past, until a meticulous and relentless avenger surfaces, determined to unearth her darkest secret and shatter her carefully constructed life.

Poetic motivation and literary writings of counsel and encouragement through creative self-expression

A marriage made in heaven, or a marriage made in hell Ask Paisley Cresswell as she has taken one of her vows extremely seriously—until death we part. Paisley does not plan to stay around for bad or for worse or for in times of sickness or prospering health. Some people get married for love, some people get married for security, some people get married because of pressure from their family, and some people get married for show. Paisley got married to tie up loose ends. Yet at the end of a plan to cut all ties—a means to an end becomes a knot not so able to be loosely untied.

Two small-town women’s dream jobs in New York City turn into deadly nightmares when they discover someone is willing to kill to take their place and thrive unethically in this two-part story of intrigue and corruption that surrounds in the workplace.

Welcome To the Tantalizing Tales Collection: Toya’s Titles of Terror, Treachery, And Suspense Shorties Volume Three--Enjoy the ride! Story One: The Demons Tricia Newman moves into her new apartment to find out that she is not the only one occupying residence there. At first, she believes she is just burdened by unwelcome four-legged guests of the rotund kind to find out something more sinister is lurking behind the scenes. Mice and rats are the least of Tricia’s problems when she discovers a host of monstrous creatures running around to horrifyingly wreak havoc and wrestle her into ...

In the picturesque suburb of Olney Ville, young mother Chloe Donnelly believes she has it all: a loving husband, a charming home, and an adorable baby boy named Jake. But when Jake begins to exhibit unsettling behavior—moments of uncanny awareness and whispered words in the night—Chloe’s idyllic world spirals into uncertainty. With mounting concerns for her son’s well-being, Chloe finds herself drawn into a web of family secrets, each thread unraveling truths that threaten to shatter her fragile reality. At the heart of it all is her mother-in-law, a woman whose seemingly sweet ...

Brownstone Betrayal In a world where trust is meant to be unbreakable, Tavis’s life takes a shattering turn when he uncovers the secret that threatens to unravel everything he holds dear. Married to the beautiful and enigmatic Ayanna for three years, Tavis discovers a betrayal that cuts deeper than any wound he could imagine: his best friend, Kent, has been entangled in a year-long affair with his wife. But instead of confronting them, Tavis chooses a different path. He dons a mask of ignorance, allowing Ayanna and Kent to weave their tapestry of lies while he quietly navigates the chaos ...

In “The Betrayal,” Dillon believes he has a perfect life. Married to the woman of his dreams and bonded by a close-knit family, he feels untouchable. But when a chance discovery shatters this illusion, Dillon is thrust into a shadowy world of deception. Secrets, whispered in the dark, reveal a shocking betrayal between his wife, Corrine, and sister, Shayna —two women he trusts more than anyone. As he delves deeper into their hidden lives, Dillon uncovers a web of lies that not only tests the strength of family ties but also unveils the fragility of trust. With every turn, the stakes ...

Though surrounded by loved ones and friends Arlette Bardot feels old, lonely, and bored with her life. Filled with nostalgia she yearns for the times of long ago when her beauty reigned, and she blossomed in her youth. Perceiving herself as burnt out and over the hill Arlette seeks rejuvenation in the wrong place. A mystical remedy to cure her discontentment teaches her a lesson about searching out of her zone for restoration in a tabooed setting. Arlette learns too late that she should have been grateful for the life she already had instead of chasing behind a fleeting illusion that ...

Welcome To the Tantalizing Tales Collection: Toya’s Titles of Terror, Treachery, And Suspense Shorties Volume Two In Volume two of this series two separate stories take place—the first a continuation from Book one that moves into its own tale of torture. And the second, a standalone that moves in line with another one of its own quirks and craziness. Enjoy the out of the ordinary ride! Tale One: Secret Admirer Bryce Brandon has found the love of his life—the only woman for him—but someone else is looking to take this lovely lady’s place. Watching and waiting behind the scenes for ...