As they close out their twenties, best friends Ellen and Ryan leave New York City for greener pastures in the coastal town of Haverton. Along the way, they are introduced to the quirky and complex web of Haverton's characters. In this slice of life story, Ellen and Ryan discover love, experience loss, and uncover secrets, all while searching for meaning and happiness.

Seven dead bodies. One abandoned old morgue and the small town that won't let it go. Welcome to Brookstone Wells. The town where the secrets are whispered through the wind and the clues are found scattered inside the dead bodies. The blood is the ink and the stories being written are worse than your nightmares. **** Seven corpses. Fresh. Intact. Unnamed. And the man who made the discovery? Found dead before the truth could follow. By the time the police arrive, only one body remains. Sebastian Moore. Cold. Unmoving. Holding more questions than answers. The local authorities are desperate to find a thread, any thread to make sense of it. But all clues seem to circle back to a storm that swept through Brookstone Wells one year ago ; a case sealed, a chapter closed. Or so they thought. **** Officer Noah Cooper, a man whose life has been defined by silence, solitude, and chasing shadows that always slip away. Emma Sinclair lives for the thrill of the chase. She's fearless, sharp, and haunted by the past she swore she left behind. They were never supposed to return. Not to each other. Not to this town. But something is calling them back. Back to the town that stole everything. Back to the truth they never dared to face. Back to each other. But Brookstone Wells isn't the same place they left behind. The streets are quieter. The memories sharper. The lies deeper. And someone is watching. Someone who knows every move they'll make because they've seen it all before. And this time, they don't plan on letting anyone leave. *** "Shroud of Our Past" is a haunting psychological thriller about trauma, buried secrets, and the terrifying power of memory. Because in this town, the dead don't stay dead. And the past always finds its way home. Grumpy×Sunshine Small town×Crime #Wattys2025 © All Rights Reserved

Ten years ago, Zoey left her childhood town to forget her past and make something of herself. Now, life has beaten her down and an opportunity to be back in Roses seems like a good fresh start. What she doesn't know is that the past that has plagued her all these years runs far deeper and she is the villain in someone's story. Someone who's been waiting patiently to have his revenge. And he's not the only killer in town. ✨ Cover designed by the super talented Baby Ginger ( @TaeTaeGinger ) from Paper Crane Co. community ( @PaperCraneCo )

Tick tock goes the clock, Until this Manor is No more Will the mouse Find a way out? Free of guilt; Oh, safe and sound? Time is running out, detective. Angel Mallory has always been unlucky. Seemingly retired from their old job working for the Guilded Council, they not only have to face the trauma of their old working position as a detective agent, but a new, disturbing enemy- unemployment. A sudden invitation to a masquerade event at The Silverguard Manor changes everything. Could luck be on Angel's side for once? FIRST INSTALLMENT IN "VICE & VIRTUE" ************ Irregular Updates Currently. TW: Depictions of violence [strangling, knives] that may upset readers. There are markers on these points and they are fairly skippable. 🥇1st place Mystery/Thriller winner in The Twilight Awards hosted by @lupe6583v

Tropes: Second Chance at Life Romantic Obsession Toxic Romance Self-Sabotage Coming-of-Age / Self-Discovery Career Redemption Angst with Redemption Love vs Ambition Mature Romance / 18+ Themes Heartbreak Recovery Varnika Akula was supposed to graduate. Supposed to build a future. Supposed to become someone. But somewhere between infatuation and obsession, she skipped a few things-classes, deadlines, and eventually, herself. Her world revolved around Ekansh Kandukuri, and by the time the illusion shattered, her grades were gone, her ambitions were dust, and she didn't recognize the girl in the mirror anymore. Left without a degree or direction, she takes a soulless job that chips away at her bit by bit. In the dull hum of office lights and the silence of her regrets, a thought claws its way back: What if it's not too late? The Girl Who Skipped Herself is a raw and haunting story about what happens when a young woman loses herself in the name of love-and what it takes to claw your way back from the wreckage. It's not about second chances handed to her-it's about the ones she has to fight for, bleeding and breathless. WARNING: CONTAINS SEXUAL AND EXPLICIT CONTENT. READER DISCRETION ADVISED.

ONC 2025 Quote 125: 'Fear is the mind-killer' Mature for violence and cursing After an artificial virus unleashed chaos, turning people into mutants, an organization is tasked with hunting them down. Rhett was once among their elite hunters, until his missions left on his hands more blood than needed. After a series of unnecessary sacrifices, the board delivers an ultimatum: either lead without bloodshed, or lose his position. To prove himself, Rhett is assigned the mission he least expected: mentoring two rebellious rookies. But as he soon learns, teaching may be the most challenging mission of all and redemption comes with its own challenges.

Being hopeful that seclusion, nature and a fresh start can bring peace to newly divorced Travis, he begins to live out the next chapter of his life settling into a remote cabin hours from his hometown. A surprise visit from his closest neighbor, Genevieve, seems to be just what he needs to move on. But Travis isn't the only one on this mountain that wants her, and she has a secret she's taking to the grave.

🏆 Ambys 2025 Round Three Qualifier 🏆 3RD PLACE IN THE STRAWBERRY ICE AWARDS (SHORT STORY CATEGORY) Sometimes, the person you love is the one who hurts you most. And you would do anything - absolutely anything - to hurt them back.