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RUNNING ON EMPTY

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Parts 5
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* Completed * Ben Osby is a gas station attendant that just wants to enjoy a beautiful day. When a slightly annoying but otherwise normal customer turns out to hold a secret, things get weird. Now, he must attempt to hold on to his sanity in the face of rising madness.All Rights Reserved

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Whispers of the Crimson Shadow

Ever wondered what hides in the shadows of the quietest minds? In a small, unsuspecting town, people start disappearing-first one, then another. At first, it seems random, but every victim has something in common. Each carries a secret so dark, it could ruin their lives... if they were still alive. Meet Eren. The charming barista who remembers your favorite coffee order. The polite neighbor who waters your plants when you're away. The guy everyone trusts. But behind his warm smile is a mind that thrives on chaos and blood-a predator hiding in plain sight. As Detective Mira Lane digs deeper into the cases, her gut tells her there's more to these murders than meets the eye. But how do you catch a killer who knows how to blend in so perfectly? Someone who could be the person you'd least suspect? Dark, twisted, and chillingly personal, "Whispers of the Crimson Shadow" will make you question the faces you trust and the secrets you keep. Care to step into the mind of a monster?