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.

PUBLISHED ON AMAZON AND ON TAPAS! **NEW EDITED VERSION** Coral Peterson suffers from an abusive past and is living in an area ruled by two rival gangs. The Simpsons and the Santiagos. Each of the seven Simpson brothers are influenced by one of the Seven Deadly Sins, and it was just by chance that one night Coral happened to bump into no one else but Walter Simpson, the most easily angered of them all. Coral finds herself getting more and more involved with the hazardous family, discovering some truths she never thought she would. © Jojo B 2016 All rights reserved

You've never, ever read a book like this. When a sexually-transmitted plague breaks out in Ashley Young's small town, leaving its victims with a bizarrely amplified libido, everything about her life changes. DEAD IN BED is partly a suspense thriller with a strikingly unique story, partly a page-turning mystery about a disease that makes people hopelessly crave sexual contact, and partly a neo-western adventure in the American heartland. For readers who can handle a smart, controversial female protagonist who's willing to do anything -- no matter how difficult or morally questionable -- in order to survive, the series pulls them in like an unshakeable addiction. . . . Bailey Simms, teen author of DEAD IN BED, is stuck at home with a rare medical condition. Writing is her only escape, so she's determined to keep her salacious series hidden from her strict father. Soon an older boy starts to secretly help her, and Bailey finds new opportunities for freedom she's never had. But as DEAD IN BED grows in popularity, and Bailey's fans start to clamor for the sequel, she learns that being a successful Wattpad author may come with a terrifyingly dangerous price.

The highly anticipated follow-up to the ⋕1 Wattpad hit DEAD IN BED is here. Bailey's and Ashley's sagas continue in the heart-wrenching finale to Adrian Birch's totally unique meta novel. ----------------------------------------------- Haven't read Book 1 yet? Check it out here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/25536264-dead-in-bed-by-bailey-simms-book-1 You've never, ever read a book like this. When a sexually-transmitted plague breaks out in Ashley Young's small town, leaving its victims with a bizarrely amplified libido, everything about her life changes. DEAD IN BED is partly a suspense thriller with a strikingly unique story, partly a page-turning mystery about a disease that makes people hopelessly crave sexual contact, and partly a neo-western adventure in the American heartland. For readers who can handle a smart, controversial female protagonist who's willing to do anything -- no matter how difficult or morally questionable -- in order to survive, the series pulls them in like an unshakeable addiction. . . . Bailey Simms, teen author of DEAD IN BED, is stuck at home with a rare medical condition. Writing is her only escape, so she's determined to keep her salacious series hidden from her strict father. Soon an older boy starts to secretly help her, and Bailey finds new opportunities for freedom she's never had. But as DEAD IN BED grows in popularity, and Bailey's fans start to clamor for the sequel, she learns that being a successful Wattpad author may come with a terrifyingly dangerous price.

This story has been edited and updated! Please Read: WARNING! (R+18) This contains mature content and trigger warnings such as sexual harassment, rape, strong language, etc. That may be upsetting for some readers. Her unwanted affair became her dark secret. His thirst for her love became his unhealthy obsession. Aurora Hills lives with her single mother, looks after her little brother and it's been 6 years since her father died in a tragic car accident. But after some time, her mother gets engaged to a single father with a son of his own from a previous marriage years ago. After strange yet tragic events start to happen, her life turns upside down. Highest Ranking: 04/17/ 2019 - #1 in 'stalking' 05/01/2019- #1 in 'stalking' 07/25/2019 - #1 in 'stalking' 05/28/2020 - #1 in 'psychopath' 03/03/2023 - #1 in 'dark' 08/15/2023 - #1 in 'psycho' 03/19 - #4 in 'psycho' 03/27 - #6 in 'psycho' 03/27 - #3 in 'stalking' 04/16 - #3 in 'stalking' 04/17 - #1 in 'stalking' (Highest Ranking) 04/25 - #9 in 'psycho' 05/01 - #1 in 'stalking' (Highest Ranking) 05/23 - #4 in 'stalking' 06/10 - #3 in 'stalking' 07/07 - #3 in 'stalking' 07/16 - #2 in 'stalking' 07/20 - #3 in 'stalking' 07/25 - #1 in 'stalking' (Highest Ranking) 05/20/2020 - #2 in 'stepbrother' 05/28 - #1 in 'psychopath' (Highest Ranking) 06/08 - #4 in 'stalking' 08/12 - #2 in 'psycho' 11/20 - #6 in 'psychological-thriller' 01/18/2021 - #3 in 'psychological-thriller' 04/04 - #2 in 'stalking' 05/13 - #3 in 'stalking' 06/28 - #6 in 'psychopath' 09/22 - #7 in 'stalking' 09/25 - #8 in 'stalking' 09/25 - #7 in 'sexualcontent' 10/03 - # 8 in 'stalking' 10/06 - # 8 in 'stalking' 10/22 - #8 in 'stalking' 12/05 - #7 in 'psycho' 02/15/2022 - #3 in 'psychopath' 03/03/2023 - #1 in 'dark' (Highest Ranking) 08/15 - #1 in 'psycho' (Highest Ranking) 04/05/2024 - #2 in 'psychological-thriller' Started on: August 28, 2018 Finished on: June 13, 2020 Final Editing on: July 22, 2023

Surrounded by a dark thick forest and population below three thousand, it is the town where the demons dance in broad daylight and shadows rule during the night. Of all the places, Simone's parents think that Elmdale is the perfect town to stay hidden from the loan sharks and be together as one family. With the mysterious deaths occurring for a decade and the administration trying to cover it up, it certainly is not a perfect place to live as a happy family... P.S: You can find this story on inkitt under the same title. ^^

While investigating the chilling deaths of three teenage girls in the remote town of Briarwood, Detective Evan O'Riley is drawn into the unsolved mysteries of a notorious 1960s serial killer. Three sixteen-year-old girls have plunged from the roof of their school. The question lingers: did they jump, or were they pushed? Tasked with uncovering the truth, Evan O'Riley---seasoned by years of crime-solving in Riverton---arrives in Briarwood, determined to discover whether he's facing triple homicide or a heartbreaking suicide. As he delves into the case, Evan uncovers unsettling whispers about the town's infamous SAD Killer, whose string of brutal murders left Briarwood haunted---and whose identity was never discovered. Fifty years later, the ghosts of the past resurface as Evan combs through long-buried evidence, tracks down survivors, and seeks out old investigators tied to the original crimes. Driven to find answers for both the present and the past, Evan is relentless in his pursuit of justice. But as old secrets come to light and the investigation intensifies, Evan realizes the SAD Killer's legacy isn't as distant as he believed---the danger may be closer than anyone imagines.

Rebel Simmons was just a girl who was dealt a shitty hand in the game of life. Despite her harsh and abusive upbringing, she worked hard, and studied harder. With an IQ of 252. she's a certified genius and is working towards her Masters Degree in Computer Engineering and Computer Science at Stanford University. When tough times hit and she's desperate for money, she steals $5 Million from an offshore bank account. Little did she know she was stealing from the most ruthless Mafia Boss in the world: Dante Vino. • MATURE THEMES 18+ • Cover designed by Holly Thurston

When scarlet sees something she wasn't supposed to what will happen to her life as she knows it? Scarlet doesn't take crap from anyone she is a tough girl and always has been watch what happens when her path crosses with that of ruthless mafia king Vitaly Volkov. Will it be love? Hate? Can Vitaly handle someone who stands up to him? Or can little red run from the big bad wolf? WARNING: this story will contain mature content. Sex, language, Violence, suggested 17+ if you will be offended by any of the content mentioned please do not read.

Obsession, stalking, obsessive stalking. Thoughts of murder, torture, rape. With a devious mind and a black soul, he's capable of absolutely anything. And his favorite victim is at the end of his wrath. When he finally wraps his finger around the beautiful Lucy McMillan, there's no telling where her fate lies.