Awal 1990-an, Jeram Hulu di Terengganu - Bunyi pahat di bengkel kayu dan riuh gosip di warung menjadi nadi harian. Namun di sebalik rutin sederhana itu, tersembunyi kisah-kisah yang jarang dibicarakan. Azman, tukang kayu muda yang mewarisi bengkel arwah ayahnya, lebih suka berdiam dalam kerja tangan daripada menjawab sindiran orang kampung. Hilmi pula, dengan topi lusuh dan mulut bising, hadir bagai bayang yang enggan pergi, seakan-akan tahu ada sesuatu dalam sunyi Azman yang cuba ditembus. Dan Mariam, adik yang masih remaja, belajar menanggung sindiran demi menjaga maruah abangnya. Antara denting pahat, tawa makcik di warung, dan arus sungai yang menyimpan rahsia, tumbuh sebuah cerita tentang kesetiaan, kehilangan, dan hati yang diam-diam mencari tempat untuk pulang.

Seorang penulis novel bernama Fatih, mengalami beberapa kejadian aneh. Setiap peristiwa pembunuhan yang ia tulis dalam novel barunya, entah mengapa bisa terjadi di dunia nyata. Itu berlanjut terus, ketika ia selesai menulis sebuah peristiwa di naskahnya. Fatih kemudian menyadari bahwa dirinya bisa menjadi korban terakhir dari pembunuhan berantai yang terjadi. Kecuali, jika ia mampu memecahkan teka-teki yang ia ciptakan sendiri.

Elaira, dulu dia pernah mencintai adik angkatnya sendiri aka adik junior di tempat belajarnya. Namun, perasaannya berakhir selepas dia menamatkan pembelajaran. Usai 7 tahun, kehidupannya berjaya dan sah menjadi isteri kepada seorang lelaki yang melamarnya di tempat kerja. "I ceraikan you dengan talak 1, I dah dapat tengok kemusnahan hidup you, itu dah cukup sebagai galang ganti you sakitkan hati I!" Kejayaannya hancur angkara kebencian mendadak suaminya itu tanpa alasan berbukti. Saat dia cuba bangkit dan melupakan segala-galanya, bekas suaminya kembali dan dengan kejam merobek sisa maruahnya. Dia cuba bertahan, cuba melupakan, melarikan diri dan hampir menjadi gelandangan tapi bayangan bekas suaminya itu terus menghantui. "Aku nampak dia, Aidan. Aku nampak akak aku." Luth Ruzain muncul. Si adik angkat yang sekian lama tercari-cara 'akak' yang sentiasa menghiburkan hari-harinya. Berkali-kali dia cuba pergi ke tempat yang sama. Satu hari, dia berdepan tepat Elaira. Elaira rebah di depannya. "Sebelum ni puan ni dah ada orang bawa dia ke klinik ni, dia pergi sebelum buat test. Bayi tu mungkin dah dua bulan." Saat Elaira hampir menyerah, Luth Ruzain muncul dengan satu lamaran yang tak terduga. "Bila kepercayaan telah hancur dan cinta hanya membawa luka, bolehkah kau nak jadi yang terbaik?" Itu yang disoal rakan baik Luth Ruzain. Dia tak peduli. Dengan penuh tekad, dia melamar. "Saya sudi jaga akak, saya nak jaga akak. Rumah saya jauh dari family, kita takkan jumpa sesiapa. Saya akan jaga maruah akak, saya akan pertahankan akak, itu janji saya." Namun, mampukah perkahwinan yang lahir dari keinginan untuk melindungi bertahan apabila hati masih terikat pada kenangan pahit? "Bekas suami akak nak jumpa akak." "Jangan pergi kak. Saya tak nak... Tak nak hilang akak lagi."

At the height of the Roaring Twenties, where jazz and danger intertwine, a stunning, mixed-parentage woman named Vivian Mantia finds herself entangled in a world of crime. Working as a barmaid at a glamorous speakeasy, her life takes a dangerous turn when she witnesses a brutal crime committed by one of the city's most notorious mobsters, Antonio Cipriani. Instead of silencing her, the ruthless mobster is strangely captivated by her. As their love blossoms, she finds herself torn between passion and peril. Can she resist the allure of the dark side, or will she succumb to the intoxicating embrace of a man who could destroy her? This is the first book in the series. While you can enjoy it as a standalone, it kicks off a continuous, unfolding journey. To get the full story and see where everything goes, definitely check out the next books in order: 2. Speakeasy 3. Blackout

Detective Evelyn Hart is a seasoned investigator with a sharp mind and a haunted past. Years ago, she failed to catch a killer who left cryptic messages at every crime scene. Now, a new string of murders has begun, each more chilling than the last, and the messages have returned. The killer seems to know Evelyn's every move, taunting her with personal details only someone close to her could know. As Evelyn delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of secrets that ties the victims together-a secret society operating in the shadows of the city. The society's members are powerful, and their influence reaches into the highest levels of government and law enforcement. Evelyn must navigate a treacherous path, unsure of whom to trust, as she races against time to stop the killer before they strike again. The story explores themes of justice, obsession, and redemption, with twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Evelyn's journey is as much about solving the case as it is about confronting her own demons and finding closure for the mistakes of her past.

✨Shortlisted for the WATTYS 2025!!✨ Lesley and Nick Livingston leave the hustle and bustle of the big city of New York. Trading in the daily sky-scraper sightings and the sounds of blowing car horns for serene days and quiet nights in the small, tranquil town of Arcaden in upstate New York. But little do they know, beneath the glistening waters lies a dark secret, a haunting mystery that is waiting to be unraveled. Their lake house was supposed to be a dreamy haven of relaxation and peace. Until the somber history of the house begins to awaken with the spirit of a dead soul. The daughter of the previous owners, Leah Meyers, supposedly drowned there. This tragedy doesn't deter Lesley, though; she's hopeful she can turn the lake house into a charming and cozy home. However, very eerie occurrences begin to unfold right before her eyes. Lesley senses an ethereal presence, and soon she is visited by a ghostly figure whom she believes to be Leah Meyers herself. Lesely feels unsettled, and her sanity slowly begins to fray. Her once promising photography career spirals toward collapse. Things go from bad to worse when Nick goes missing, leaving Lesley to grapple with both the haunted lake house, the strange ghostly sightings around Arcaden and Nick's disappearance. The clock continues to tick, and time is slowly running out. Will Lesley unravel the mysteries that are lurking beneath the lake house? And will Nick be found before it's too late? FEATURED: @Mystery (Amateur (Sleuth)) @Fright (Creatures & Zombies)