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Four months ago my best friend went off Widow's Step and the whole town agreed to call it a choice. I never did. Then, on the night Juno should have turned eighteen, my phone lit up with a number that stopped existing in March. don't let them tell you it was the water. I thought it was a prank. Then I found out Cass Rhee was getting them too - the boy everyone says killed her. His messages are the other half of mine. Neither of us can read them alone. So we started following them. Through her locker. Through the flooded cannery. Through a report somebody paid a lot of money to lose. And somewhere between the ninth text and the tenth, they changed. They stopped telling me what Juno knew. They started telling me what I was doing. Right then. In that room. Dead girls don't text back. Which means somebody very much alive has her phone - and now they have my number too. ⚠ Mature: grief, death, violence. No explicit content. 🏷 #mystery #thriller #enemiestolovers #slowburn #smalltown

Some songs stay with you forever. Some people don't. Lyra Vale has spent her entire life believing music is her way out of Briarwood-a quiet coastal town where everyone knows your name, every memory lingers like the fog, and leaving feels impossible. When her band is offered the opportunity they've always dreamed of, Lyra is forced to choose between the future she's fought for and the people who made that dream possible. As old friendships begin to fracture, first love finds its way back into her life, and long-buried regrets refuse to stay buried, Briarwood itself seems to whisper that some things are never truly gone. Strange figures appear in the fog, forgotten songs echo where no one is singing, and the closer Lyra comes to the life she's always wanted, the more she wonders what she'll have to leave behind to claim it. Heartbreaking, atmospheric, and impossible to put down, The Song in the Fog is a story about ambition, first love, found family, forgiveness, and the quiet ways we lose ourselves while chasing the lives we've always imagined. Because sometimes the hardest part isn't following your dreams. It's surviving the person they ask you to become.

elizabeth's life was perfectly fine until the death of her father. lately, more tragedies have occurred in her city, and she and her best friend, jensen, begin to connect the dots. with the help of jensen's sister, effie, and her close friend, graham, they try to stop the phenomenon from happening.

Amara Daniels - 22, an aspiring fashion designer who just finished university. She's creative, optimistic, but sometimes doubts her own abilities. Ethan Cole - 25, a young entrepreneur who runs a small but growing coffee shop. He's charming, hardworking, but cautious with love after a past heartbreak.

A weathered wooden heart, carved from an old fig tree, becomes the one thing that stays with Isabella through every season of her life - a first love who vanishes without explanation, a fiancé who was only ever after her family's land, and finally a quiet carpenter who looks at all her scars and calls them beautiful instead of broken. Spanning from girlhood to old age in a small seaside town, it's a story about the marks people leave on us, and about learning that those marks aren't proof we failed to love well - they're proof we never stopped. A simple thought from the story: We often want love to leave us unmarked, smooth and untouched, like nothing ever happened. But the heart isn't meant to stay new. It's meant to be lived in - cracked, weathered, and still standing anyway. That's not damage. That's what survival looks like.

|| The Most Dangerous Creatures Are Those Who Remain Silent - B.B.W || After the abrupt events of only a month ago, the sleepy town of Black Pines has, slowly but surely, returned to it's state of a docile small town on the coast of Washington. Unbeknownst to the citizens, however, a storm is coming - a storm coming to destroy the last of a species and its allies. The hunters, vampires, and druids are bizarrely silent, with no word from any of them since the battle. Even Raven has gone silent, not even a feather can be found. Malia's suspicion only grows when a mysterious werecoyote trespasses on her territory, claiming to have information on the elusive kitsune. While Malia focuses on this new player in this dark game of life, Megan and Artemis stay on their toes in the now stricter hunter clan. With Megan on spot as the new heir to be leader, she must hide her breaking mind, while Artemis' loyalties grow weaker and weaker by the second as she dangerously reaches out to touch the forbidden fruit. A fog is on the horizon of Black Pines, threatening to take the small town in a new descent of horror. What sanctuary is there for the victim whose monsters live in their mind?

In the picturesque coastal town of Coral Bay, Sophie Reynolds arrives with a camera in hand and a heart yearning for renewal. After a painful breakup, she seeks solace and inspiration in this vibrant community filled with art, nature, and new possibilities. As a travel photographer, Sophie has always captured the beauty of the world, but now she must learn to find beauty within herself. Enter Ethan Carter, a talented local artist struggling with self-doubt and the weight of expectations. Despite his incredible talent, Ethan feels trapped by the fear of failure, causing him to retreat into his shell. When Sophie and Ethan meet at an art exhibit, their connection is instant, igniting a spark of creativity and hope for both. As they explore the town together-wandering along sunlit beaches and sharing stories under starry skies-they encourage each other to confront their pasts. But as their relationship deepens, old wounds resurface, leading to misunderstandings that threaten to tear them apart. With the pressure of Ethan's upcoming art exhibit looming over him, Sophie must decide whether to support him through his struggles or protect her own heart. Together, they must navigate the tumultuous waters of love, self-discovery, and the pursuit of dreams.

"The Weight of Regret: An Ocean of Guilt" Anna Leclair has spent years trying to escape her past mistakes and the weight of her guilt. But when her abusive ex-boyfriend, Michael Davenport, returns to town, Anna's life is turned upside down. Michael becomes fixated on Anna, causing tension and fear in her small coastal community. As the tension between Anna and Michael reaches a breaking point, Anna is forced to confront her past and defend herself against Michael's abuse. But the consequences of her actions leave Anna consumed by guilt and struggling to move forward. Will Anna be able to overcome the weight of her guilt and find a way to move on with her life? Or will the past continue to haunt her, threatening to destroy everything she holds dear?

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that Mr. Darcy does not exist. Many a young woman has spent years looking for her perfect Mr. Darcy, but Kate Thomas knows better. As a 29-year-old recently widowed southerner, she sets off to find herself on the other side of the ocean in the very country where Mr. Darcy's life was penned. Looking only to escape reminders of her heartache, Kate journeys to places she never thought she'd go -- finding faith, love, and family. This is not a P & P retelling but the story of a woman's journey to discover what real love is. An ocean ... it's vast and powerful. The water that fills it can bring death, or offer life. Kate Thomas moves her life across an ocean to conquer the hold of her past and find new life for her future. Not Quite Mr.Darcy is women's fiction with clean romance (kisses only). It tackles forgiving the seemingly unforgivable and the disillusionment many a woman has faced upon realizing that the perfect husband they've been raised to look for doesn't exist. Kate, a recent widow, leaves her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Seeking distance from her past she takes a job in Kingsdown, England, working with a dementia patient in a cottage overlooking the English Channel. What she finds there is much more than she anticipated. Kate learns to find joy even in the hardest circumstances. Available now on Amazon as an ebook and paperback! For the latest check my website: kimgriffin.org

Romantic Comedy | Drama | Mystery What happens when seven K-pop stars decide to swap the spotlight for a quiet life in a coastal town? 🌟🕶️ Join Emily, a local café owner, as she unknowingly crosses paths with seven mysterious men who are much more than they appear. From a smooth-talking chef 🍳 to a quiet artist 🎨, a deep-thinking bookstore assistant 📚, a positive dance instructor 💃, a mysterious stranger who always saves the day 💫, a talented photographer 📸, to an athletic gym-goer 🏋️‍♂️-each has a hidden past and a heart full of surprises. As Emily's life gets tangled in their world of humor, romance, and unexpected friendships, she'll learn that sometimes the most epic stories are the ones that find you when you least expect it. 💖 Ready for a love story with a twist? Dive into EPIC 7 and discover the secrets they've been hiding! 🌟❤️

When architect Elena Marlowe inherits her late grandmother's cliffside house in the quiet village of Brinehaven, she plans to restore it, sell it, and return to the city. But everything changes when she meets Rowan Hale, a marine conservationist determined to protect the coastline she now owns. As old family secrets come to light and their unlikely bond grows stronger, Elena must choose between the life she planned and the home-and love-she never expected to find. A heartfelt contemporary romance about healing, second chances, and discovering where you truly belong.

He left without a goodbye. Now he's back - taller, quieter, and looking at me like I'm still his everything. Camélia Evans had two constants growing up: the smell of sea salt from the harbor... and Noah Reyes, her next-door best friend. But after disappearing three years ago with no warning - no texts, no goodbyes - Noah suddenly returns for their senior year. And he's not the boy she remembers. He's distant. Closed off. Still familiar, but not. Camélia doesn't know whether to hug him or hate him. But when old memories resurface - and unspoken feelings begin to burn brighter - Camélia realizes: Some friendships never end. They just wait. But can you fall in love with someone you haven't really forgiven?

🌙 Ava Hart thought Blackwater Bay would be a new beginning. Instead, it became the key to a past she couldn't remember. Haunted by forgotten memories, mysterious warnings, and Lucas Blackwood-the man who seems to know more about her than he should, Ava is pulled into a fifteen year old mystery that was never meant to be solved. The truth is waiting. And it's darker than she imagined.

When lifelong orphan Soulen Caddavid moves to a seaside town in Newfoundland with his newest set of foster parents, he immediately starts looking for a reason to run away back to the USA. Instead he finds a reason to stay-his new friend, Sunshine Crickett. Crickett is different from the other kids in town... much nicer, for one, but also more mysterious. Finally Crickett lets Soulen in on his secret... he is the protecter of an ancient key that leads to a huge chest of gold. But nothing is as it seems in Cormorant Cove...

The Fish Ghost story revolves around a mysterious spectral presence haunting a coastal town's waters. As the tale unfolds, locals discover a connection between the ghost and an unsolved marine mystery, leading to a suspenseful journey of unraveling secrets and confronting the supernatural. The narrative explores themes of redemption, environmental impact, and the delicate balance between the spirit world and the ocean realm.

Ezuki had a plan. She always did. Finish medical school. Survive exams. Keep her life organized down to the last color-coded spreadsheet. A summer vacation was never part of it. But when a late-night video call turns into an impulsive reunion plan, Ezuki suddenly finds herself counting down the days until she sees her best friends again-friends who now live in different cities, attend different universities, and somehow still manage to create chaos from hundreds of miles apart. There's Sai, whose confidence is only matched by his terrible decisions. Liam, who notices everything and says just enough to make it everyone's problem. Lia, who could probably make a cardboard box look aesthetic. And Prisha, whose ability to find food and spend money should be scientifically studied. Together, they're heading to Azure Bay, a coastal town filled with boardwalk lights, ocean sunsets, summer jobs, and memories waiting to happen. What starts as a simple vacation quickly becomes six weeks of wrong flights, spontaneous adventures, questionable decisions, late-night conversations, and the kind of summer that changes you when you're not paying attention. Because growing up isn't always about knowing where you're going. Sometimes it's about getting lost with the right people first. June, July & Absolute Chaos is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about friendship, finding your place, and the summers you remember long after they're over.

When River is sent to spend the summer with her grandparents in the sleepy coastal town of Bluebell Bay, she's less than thrilled. The harbor, the narrow cobblestone streets, and the small-town faces are a far cry from the bustling city she's always known. But as the days pass, River begins to uncover the quiet magic of the town-the laughter of old friends, the gentle rhythm of the tides, and the unexpected warmth of people who remember her before she even remembers them. Between helping at the family inn, wandering the harbor, and discovering the little joys tucked in every corner of Bluebell Bay, River starts to realize that life here might not be so unbearable after all. And when someone familiar from summers past appears, she finds herself opening up to more than just the town... A sweet, slow-burning story of finding home, friendship, and first sparks of romance by the sea.

After losing her job in Istanbul, Leyla accepts a temporary position at a charming family-owned inn tucked away on Spain's breathtaking Mediterranean coast, hoping a quiet summer is all she needs to rebuild her life. What she doesn't expect is Adrián, the stubborn yet kind-hearted Spaniard who has spent years trying to keep Maple Inn from falling apart after his father's death. The last thing he wants is a stranger telling him how to run the place-especially one who plans to leave when summer ends. As golden sunsets, bustling village festivals, and lazy beach mornings bring them closer, Leyla begins to wonder if home is a place... or a person. But with her life waiting in Turkey and Adrián refusing to leave the only place he's ever called home, they'll have to decide if one unforgettable summer is enough-or worth changing everything for.