Adele knows she witnessed a murder - what she doesn't know is just how personal it is. ***** A girl was brutally murdered in the basement of a sorority house in spring 2011. Adele Theroux thinks she saw the killer - and the killer definitely saw her. What she doesn't know is why this all happened and who this guy is. As she tries to solve the mystery from a distance while in witness protection, the connections keep getting weirder and more personal. Might she be able to relate to the killer in a way that no one else can? And what does that mean about her own psyche? *2019 Watty Award for Mystery/Thriller* [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]] Cover designed by April Alforque

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 NOTE: SPG/R-18 Jayson Andrich is portrayed as a ruthless and ambitious doctor who prioritizes wealth and power over compassion. His character is marked by a cynical view of humanity, often exploiting the vulnerabilities of others for his own gain. He is also depicted as a womanizer, using his charm and status to manipulate those around him. Patricia is a young woman facing a dire situation with her sick mother. Her parents have abandoned her, leaving her alone to deal with mounting medical bills and the prospect of her mother's surgery. The financial strain is overwhelming, and Patricia feels trapped and desperate for a solution. In a pivotal moment, Dr. Jayson Andrich makes a shocking proposal to Patricia. He offers to save her mother's life, but on the condition that she becomes his "slave." This offer highlights the moral dilemma Patricia faces: sacrificing her own freedom and dignity to ensure her mother's health. The implications of this offer are profound, as it forces Patricia to confront her values and the lengths she would go to for her loved ones. This narrative sets the stage for a complex exploration of themes such as love, sacrifice, and the ethical boundaries crossed in the name of desperation. "I will save your mother but in one condition you will become my slave.."-Dr. Jayson Andrich. Started: December 22 2023 End: April 01, 2023

Eboni Ames grew up in The Quarters-a tiny, but historic, Black settlement just outside Whitman, Arizona. Her classmate, Ahn Ji-Yeong, grew up in the only Asian family in Whitman and harbored a secret crush on Eboni. Eventually, they both left their hometown to follow their dreams. Eboni's vision of a being a celebrity chef faded in California, where the foodie scene was flooded with thousands of other wannabes, and her family soul food recipes weren't enough to catch the eye of foodies seeking flashier fare. Meanwhile, AJ became a K-pop and K-drama megastar, sitting at the top of the Billboard charts and the Netflix top ten. When Eboni is forced to return home and take a day job while trying to get her soul food catering business off the ground, she finds that AJ has come home too. The bright spotlights of the K-pop industry cast a very dark shadow, and AJ needs a break. Still carrying a torch for his childhood love, AJ offers his Korean fried chicken recipe to help draw attention to Eboni's business. As their lives become more and more intertwined, the heat turns up outside of the kitchen as well. But when their pasts come back to haunt them, Eboni and AJ will have to make tough choices about what they are and want to be to each other. Season 1 of My Seoul Man WARNING: This story contains depictions of racism and mental health crises and references to suicide that may not be suitable for some readers.