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In the Shadows

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Listen carefully to our words and tremble in fear:
We are always lurking in the dark, dangerous and deadly being the synonyms of our names.
If you were to be our next target it is most certain that you won't live to tell.
There is no way of escaping us.
- The Shadow Men.

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Shadow Port seemed like the perfect safe haven for Annie Foster when, struck by grief due to her father's sudden death, she escapes from her mother's iron grip and controlling tendencies. But when trouble finds her once again, will Shadow Port provide the safety she needs?

Detective Elliott Lessin's career is going far better than he ever expected; so when an old case is about to be reopened and he's given the opportunity of a lifetime, he feels like he has nothing to lose. But what Elliott still needs to learn is that there's always more than it meets the eye and that danger can be disguised as beautiful things.All Rights Reserved

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The Chaos Within: The Love that Remains by larishi

All Tyla Hemmings wanted to do, was to finish high school, go to college and perhaps get married to her best friend, and boyfriend, Colton Adams. But all of that changes when she unexpectedly meets a handsome stranger one afternoon, and a serial goes on a rampage in her small town. When Tyla's initial attraction to mysterious Alexander Black evolves into something much stronger, she is left with the trouble of deciding what to do about her feelings as they continue to grow stronger. Lurking in the shadows, a vengeful serial killer sets out to destroy the lives of many, with one ultimate target in mind. Tyla Hemmings. A killer, who if left on the loose, will become one of the most deadly, unstoppable serial killers of all time. Follow Tyla in her journey with Alexander in their whirl wind of a relationship and as she sets out to become one of the greatest detectives to have lived in the small town she calls home. As she fights through every odd, to catch the vengeful force who threatens to destroy her until there is nothing left of her. What happens when love and trust turns into the biggest pain and betrayal Tyla has ever felt? Calling all mystery hunters to embark on the case of catching a killer that left the town rattled and reeling.

Roots by xFakingaSmilex

While falling in love with a drug kingpin, Tikera must prove she can survive in his dangerous world - and convince him their relationship is worth fighting for. ***** After dropping out of university and setting her sights on traveling to Europe, twenty-three-year-old Tikera Copeland is desperate for a job. So when she innocently applies for a gardening position and immediately gets hired, she's shocked to discover that her "real" job will be tending to a bunker full of thriving, (definitely) illegal weed plants. Intrigued by this world she knows nothing about, Tikera agrees to stay, but her growing feelings for "The Boss" -- the mysterious drug kingpin who owns and grows the plants -- quickly complicate things. He's falling for her too (and she knows it, even if he won't admit it), but breaking through his icy exterior won't be easy. And with thieves, vengeful hitmen, and rival kingpins threatening them at every turn, will they even survive long enough to find their happily ever after? [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

Remember the time by CharlieGlambert

"I'd never hurt a child." I said. "Yeah, that's what your dear late husband said too." replied Alex. *** It's been a year since the terrible nightmare started. Adam and his family try to live a normal life and forget everything that has happened. But the memories remain. Adam is still working as a svu detective. They are happier than ever and they enjoy their new life. But nothing lasts forever. A dangerous prisoner has escaped from a prison and new murders are committing. No one is safe anymore. When Adam is falsely accused of a heinous crime, he must clear his name and prove his innocence. He doesn't want to go through the same nightmare again. -Sequel of my book You are not alone-

Fear by GrayLivingstone

Women have always lived in the shadow of fear. Now someone is feeding that, a set of bizarre serial murders are taking place across New Heaven. Is this just another copy cat or is there a bigger picture at play? Special Agent Taylor Andersson returns from a a book tour, which set her up as the person who caught America's most deadly serial killer, to try and solve the mystery amongst a backdrop of mistrust and ever growing Fear. This is the second book in the Taylor Andersson series. While this is not a sequel the story makes reference to the conclusion of Elementary so if you don't want any spoilers I'd suggest you read that story first. Warnings- this book is for a mature audience. This story contains graphic descriptions of violence including sexual violence. It also uses strong language and features depiction of women loving women relationship. Including references to sex. So if any of that isn't your bag, then please don't read. I will not be listing a trigger warning on chapters.

Murder at its Finest... by winterrose121

FBI Agent Marley Evans has everything, a loving husband, a wonderful daughter, great friends. Until tragic hits hard. She begins to loose everything close to her. Will she and her team stop the bad guy ? Who can you trust these days ? Then there's the new partner...Michael Collins, in which he is gorgeous. Learning to trust him, making good friends with him, he's not half bad. Learning to let go of the past is hard. Ever fallen in love with someone else you shouldn't have fallen in love with ? Try being me, to deal with death, love, and happiness. A never ending pain. Can I save my friends ? From a serial killer ? With the help from Agent Collins, can we work as a team to save everyone ?

Very Unexpected Relationship at the Wrong Time... by WhatSheLivesFor

When you live in small, typical town like Portland, Oregon, you don't expect much. Arielle Martinez had her best friends, an annoying sister, and a single mother. Life was just a sweet time. She got through middle school and was now living her third year of high school. Junior. The only thing for her agenda this year is smiles, laughs, more laughs, and more memories. Of course, the dark-haired troubled, bad boy, Shadowfax Skywood didn't pop in her delicate, easygoing mind. Why would it? Freshman through Sophomore they never acknowledged each other's presence. Not even fight for the last apple pie in the cafeteria. But things have changed when both are thrown more and more into each other's path, but this doesn't bother Arielle much because she has nothing to hide, but what about Shadow? He's not popular, but he isn't close to a loner or at all of being ignored. So what is it? What's his secret? No turning back now, they're both in deep, but will this destroy them or get them closer?

The Devil (BOOK I + II) by xwriteratheartxo

[COMPLETED] Three years ago, she ran away from something she doesn't want to go back to, and never looked back. But that doesn't mean she's safe. 21 year old Alina Anthony thinks New York City is safe for her-well, safe enough to not be found. Hidden in plain sight, she goes to school during most of the year, but works at a florist shop for the summer. But the switchblade she always keeps on her is a reminder of what she and those searching for her are capable of. So she has her one rule: don't get too close to anyone, no matter how bad she wants to. But when Daemon Kade sneaks into her life without an explanation to who he is, the two opposites can't help but attract, even if she hates his bossy demeanour and how attached he is to his gun. She knows he's dangerous, and he is definitely hiding things from her, but she can't help but fall deeper with the guy with a cold heart and even colder eyes. But when his secret comes out, all that's left is betrayal and heartache. t r o p e s : grumpy/sunshine, frenemies-to-lovers, banter, secret identity, mafia fiction, smut, no strings attached

Underlying Truths by MaybeitsBee

After the death of her best friends father, Carina finds her heart heavy with grief but determination within her is present as she craves to move on. A few days after the burial, strange things being to happen to Carina, scaring her and causing others to question her sanity. Not sure of who to trust anymore, paranoia begins to creep upon her. Can she, maybe with the help of others, figure out who's doing this to her and stop them before this ends badly?

Shadowed Bonds: Everyone Has a Touch of Madness in Their Life by KeitumetseKgaabi

Shadowed Bonds delves into the twisted psyche of those driven by an insatiable hunger for money, power, and control. In a world where loyalty is a weapon and love is a dangerous game, Amanda and her family navigate the murky underworld of drug trafficking under the thumb of a corrupt detective. As Amanda's double life spirals out of control, a new rival, Eric, emerges, threatening to unravel everything. Seduction, betrayal, and a deadly confrontation force Amanda to confront the darkest parts of herself-and the family bonds that may ultimately destroy them all.

Silver / | by judge_171

They're both trying to find their way through life, and both trying to let go of their pasts and become their own people. But, of course, they face countless challenges along the way, some that are far too difficult to forget. Angello, a young man who is known to many politicians and government officials in his country, suddenly gets the job of a lifetime, that will allow his siblings to have proper lives and him to finally live a somewhat normal life. Only problem is, it'd be a complete nightmare working it. Meanwhile Zachary hopes to move away from his controlling parents and a lifetime of stress, trying to escape his manipulative father and jealous brother. Will Zachary end up a copy of his father? Will Angello get over his past? Is everything really how it appears on the outside?

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The Chaos Within: The Love that Remains

All Tyla Hemmings wanted to do, was to finish high school, go to college and perhaps get married to her best friend, and boyfriend, Colton Adams. But all of that changes when she unexpectedly meets a handsome stranger one afternoon, and a serial goes on a rampage in her small town. When Tyla's initial attraction to mysterious Alexander Black evolves into something much stronger, she is left with the trouble of deciding what to do about her feelings as they continue to grow stronger. Lurking in the shadows, a vengeful serial killer sets out to destroy the lives of many, with one ultimate target in mind. Tyla Hemmings. A killer, who if left on the loose, will become one of the most deadly, unstoppable serial killers of all time. Follow Tyla in her journey with Alexander in their whirl wind of a relationship and as she sets out to become one of the greatest detectives to have lived in the small town she calls home. As she fights through every odd, to catch the vengeful force who threatens to destroy her until there is nothing left of her. What happens when love and trust turns into the biggest pain and betrayal Tyla has ever felt? Calling all mystery hunters to embark on the case of catching a killer that left the town rattled and reeling.