Women are turning up dead in the rural outskirts of Virginia, killed in grotesque ways, and when the FBI is called in, they are stumped. A serial killer is out there, his frequency increasing, and they know there is only one agent good enough to crack this case: Special Agent Riley Paige. Riley is on paid leave herself, recovering from her encounter with her last serial killer, and, fragile as she is, the FBI is reluctant to tap her brilliant mind. Yet Riley, needing to battle her own demons, comes on board, and her hunt leads her through the disturbing subculture of doll collectors, into the homes of broken families, and into the darkest canals of the killer's mind. As Riley peels back the layers, she realizes she is up against a killer more twisted than she could have imagined. In a frantic race against time, she finds herself pushed to her limit, her job on the line, her own family in danger, and her fragile psyche collapsing. Yet once Riley Paige takes on a case, she will not quit. It obsesses her, leading her to the darkest corners of her own mind, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. After a series of unexpected twists, her instincts lead her to a shocking climax that even Riley could not have imagined. A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE GONE marks the debut of a riveting new series-and a beloved new character-that will leave you turning pages late into the night. Book #2 in the Riley Paige series is now available.

Ruthless. Merciless. Killer. Monster. These are the very words he has heard everyone speak of him since he has become a serial killer. But what about the other side of the story? What if everyone he has killed till now, was for a reason? Jeff and his friends, will now have to face bigger odds than before. And those odds might just destruct the world.

[FINALE to Killer Protector (JTK) and Cruel & Blue (EJ)] Reese Montemayor-Jones has been through his fair share of rough roads. Coming from an abusive home wasn't easy, and not having friends certainly doesn't do much. But he's a humble seventeen-year-old-despite his sarcastic and jaded personality-and only relies on his mother, older brother, and his boss for companionship. Well, things change when a special blonde-haired, elfin wraith happens to take an interest in the delinquent, human boy. With curiosity comes discovery; with peace comes chaos, and with love comes burning hatred. All of these things, Ben and Reese endure. Their bond is growing ever more complicated as time goes by. Unfortunately, evil is patient for no one, especially not with the new "Lord of Chaos" taking the reins. Things are changing, and the stakes are higher. Reese and Ben both fight with their lives in a war that could either leave humanity alive or dying out for good. But, there is one problem... They're on opposite sides.

[1st installment of the KP Series] Elizabeth always knew she was a special sort. Her family and friends knew too. She's an introvert and feels like a weirdo wherever she goes, even in her own home. But what happens when she encounters a man known to the world as a notorious monster? Jeff the killer. She never thought he was real; only stories told at school to freak people out. And now that he's come into her life, she'll discover just why she's so special. Monsters, killers, wraiths, and supernatural entities--how special can one get? There will be love, and loss, and triumph, and hope, all for a greater purpose: The human realm needs a protector, and that's Elizabeth. --- [S E Q U E L : Cruel & Blue (Eyeless Jack story)] *****-1st Place in Jeff the Killer-***** Cover art by: Asur-Fallinplim on deviantArt Disclaimer: Most, if not all, CreepyPastas presented throughout this story do not belong to the author. All credit goes to the original creators of those characters, anonymous or not.