They Walk Among Us
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Last published Mon, Sep 8, 2025
Effie thought she knew love-until the night Grady tried to kill her. Now, she's running, leaving behind the small town where she was just another woman in another forgettable life. Desperate for safety, she disappears into the shadows of a run-down town, hoping Grady will never find her. But Grady has always been a hunter. And Effie is his prey.
As she begins to rebuild, Effie finds an unlikely friend in her new neighbor. But trust is a dangerous thing, and secrets have a way of surfacing. Because Grady isn't just watching-he's playing a game. And Effie is about to learn that monsters don't always lurk in the dark.
Sometimes, they walk among us.
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