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Enigma

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For the Open Novella Contest 2019, Suspense Fiction, Prompt 8, Mystery Man

It's been almost a year since the death of Caroline Martin. A freak accident, everyone would say, but when Brian Anderson's memories return, he remembers the truth of what happened that day. Spurred on by what he recalls, he seeks out Amanda Barkley for the answers he's seeking, and perhaps foreclose the truth of what really happened to his beloved Caroline...All Rights Reserved

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Under The Wildflowers | ONC 2024 by TeraVera

In the wake of his parent's tragic demise, a usually zestful Dominic Gray finds himself consumed by grief, spending a majority of his time in the solemn expanse of their resting place. It is here amidst the row of memorials, that fate leads him to cross paths with two strangers each drawn to this sanctuary of memory for reasons unknown to him. As their connections deepen, secrets veiled in the echoes of the past emerge, weaving an intricate web that binds them together in unfathomable ways. For Dominic, this signals the genesis of an unsettling chapter, one whose conclusion rests solely in his hands. *Entry for the Open Novella Contest 2024* Warning ⚠️: This book contain themes disturbing to some readers. Reader's discretion is advised. Prompt: #20: Three strangers. Two secrets. One Key.

Lost Heart √ by Crystal7016

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Cursed To Be With You by xMishx

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Unknown | ✔ | First Version by Young_Queen1246

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Under The Wildflowers | ONC 2024 cover

Lost Heart √ cover

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