What happens when a over night camping trip turns into a deadly game of hide and seek? Kayla is a innocent young girl who's life gets thrown into a horrifying murder when she and her group of friends go on a camping trip. Little did she know that in the woods a dark and handsome stranger has his eye's set on her because she resembles his late wife. But this stranger has a secret of his own.

Shadows of Reality ━━━━━━━━ Where the darkest true mysteries and crimes are brought to life through detailed storytelling. This series dives deep into cases that changed our understanding of human nature, revealing the shocking truths that lie beneath everyday facades. ═══════════ The Fritzl Case: 24 Years in Darkness ━━━━━━━━ In an ordinary house in Amstetten, Austria, one of history's most horrifying crimes remained hidden for 24 years. This meticulously researched narrative reveals how Josef Fritzl managed to imprison his daughter Elisabeth in an underground bunker, where she gave birth to seven children, while maintaining a seemingly normal life above ground. When a medical emergency in 2008 finally exposed the truth, it shocked the world and changed our understanding of how evil can hide in plain sight. ═══════════ ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This contains detailed descriptions of real events involving imprisonment, physical and psychological abuse, and family trauma. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

Some secrets never die. Some come back to kill. They buried a secret. Now someone is unearthing their fears - one body at a time. Ten years ago, five teens made a pact of silence after a deadly prank at summer camp. To seal the deal, they each confessed their deepest fear. Now, someone is turning those fears into murder weapons. As the survivors start dying one by one, Alina, a therapist haunted by guilt, reunites with the remaining survivors to unravel the truth. But trust is thin, and someone knows more than they're saying. Was it a mistake they all buried... or a murder someone's finally avenging? Alina must confront the past - and a killer who knows exactly what terrifies them most.

(This is a short story I wrote while in high school. The writing isn't my best, but I still enjoy the plot and want to keep this available for whoever may be interested in my old work.) -- Ellen Collins may not have the best house or job, but she has her family. Unfortunately, her small family is slowly being torn apart. Between both parents working long hours and leaving their young daughter with a baby-sitter, no one is happy. Fate could be kind and help them get back on their feet, but fate can be a cruel mistress; something this family will learn all too soon.

A writer searching for belonging and a serial killer in the midst of a murder spree collide under the most unlikely circumstances. Now they must face their demons or face their own destruction. ©2018 squishylilyoongi

She paints what she kills. Twenty-two-year-old art prodigy Tamera Perrison has built a viral empire under the name Scarlet Carnage. Her haunting paintings captivate millions-but hidden within every brushstroke is a confession. As Detective Mara Vasquez uncovers disturbing links between Tamera's artwork and a string of murders, a dangerous game of psychological warfare begins. Because Scarlet Carnage isn't afraid of being caught. She's waiting to be understood.

The ten year anniversary of a missing friend and sister has come to pass. When six people are brought together under false pretenses to figure out what happened that fateful night it turns deadly.

When private investigator Tom Hart flies back to Brooklyn for the first time in a decade, it's supposed to be for one thing: to bury his oldest friend, Jimmy Grillo. The cops call it a mugging gone wrong; a random act of violence on a quiet Bensonhurst street. But Jimmy's wife, Ann, thinks otherwise. She believes Jimmy's death has ties to Carmine Perro, a local bookie and loan shark Jimmy owed money to. As Tom digs deeper, old neighborhood ties pull him into a dangerous web of secrets, lies, and betrayal. Everyone has something to hide; Jimmy's gambling debts, Ann's complicated marriage, even the cop investigating the case.

When Alana changed to a new apartment for a fresh start things seemed to be going well for her that is until she starts hearing screams and strange noises from her next door neighbour.

All of a sudden I saw another shadow flit across the street. I caught my breath but decided it was nothing, because I knew people would be out at 8 pm. I mean, it's not that late. Skylar grabbed my arm abruptly. "What was that?" My heart started pounding. "What?" Oreo started barking furiously. I looked around the street wildly. I couldn't see anything. Or anyone. "Aubrey," Skylar said. I glanced at her, silently communicating with her, and then we raced down the street. I heard footsteps behind us and ran even faster. We must be getting pretty close to the apartment complex by now. Suddenly someone grabbed my arm and yanked me back. I managed to scream before they covered my mouth with their hand. "Aubrey?" I heard Skylar cry in alarm. "Aubrey?!" I tried to get away from the person but he held me tighter, dragging me back down the street and towards an ominous-looking black car. I was being kidnapped. P. S. This book is totally clean because I try to keep my stories appropriate enough for everyone to read them :)