❝ Things are only as beautiful as you make them, Charlie. Including murder. ❞ It's the opening night of Burton Abbey's production of Romeo and Juliet and all is going smoothly - that is until the climactic death scene. Romeo takes a big gulp of the poison to be with his lover, except it really is poison and Elijah, who plays Romeo, is now dead. Charlie Monet, in charge of props, is the first suspect but soon the suspicion around her turns to worry as it seems she's the next target. Khaleel Rahim, an aspiring writer, is dying for a mystery to solve at his new school. When he sees Charlie sneaking around at night he thinks he's finally found something worth writing about. After discovering Charlie's ability to see visions of the past, Khaleel decides that they're the perfect pair to solve the mystery. With threatening notes, a quiet library and poison disguised as props; somebody in the school is blurring the lines between theatre and reality and the fast friends are about to discover that there's more to boarding school than just silly rumours. [2022 Watty's Shortlist]

Lindsay and her friends were lost on a road trip. They stop at a farmhouse to ask for directions and meet the Wilcox family. After her friends are brutally murdered, Lindsay's life is spared. She is kept alive to be Gabe Wilcox's wife. Lindsay lives in constant fear of being punished by Gabe or his father. They slowly chip away at Lindsay's sanity. She is desperate to keep her mind as the family convinces her that they love her. Little by little, Lindsay learns about Wilcox's deadly traditions. A spin-off to the Family Comes First series. A prequel to New To The Family. This story can be read as a stand-alone book.

* I got permission from @Masonfitzzy to do this. Go read her series. It's the best! It has finally come to the day where Jared is old enough for his girl. His description is specific. He wants the golden blonde hair. He wants an easy target. Someone who will quickly be brainwashed and manipulated. Will he get one? Leah Marshall. She hated life at home, and moving in with her band member boyfriend, Derek seemed like the best thing to do. Until, he gave her reason to want to leave. At least she had the option to with him. Kidnapped by Gabriel, she is forced to be Jared's wife whether she likes it or not. They're her family now, aren't they? Will she grow to their harsh ways of life as simply as the cannibals wish? Or will she put up a fight for her freedom? Highest Rank: #9 in Horror WARNING: this story will contain foul language, disturbing scenes such as rape and a lot of violence. Read at your own risk.