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Stranger at Home

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Time 12h 51m

Reads 304
Votes 114
Parts 43
Time 12h 51m

depression drama family grief historical life murder mystery newcastle nostalgia sadness truth

Which one of my parents killed my baby brother? That is a question Jeremy Preston has had his whole life...
In 1970, eight-month-old Christopher Preston is killed in his home. His parents, Harry and Jessie, accuse each other of the murder, although Harry Preston is the one who is arrested. Decades pass, and as Christopher's brother Jeremy gets older he starts asking questions, questions which lead to doubts that his father was the killer after all.
In a story that spans almost five decades and three narrators, see Jeremy as his life unfolds and his quest to find the seemingly never-ending truth to the lifelong question - which one of his parents murdered his brother?All Rights Reserved

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PULSE [H.S] by kizriz

[COMPLETED] Kizalyn Reeves has fiercely fought to establish stability after a turbulent upbringing. While opening her tattoo parlor offered hope, an abusive relationship cast a shadow over her newfound independence. Determined to defend herself, she turns to boxing at Knockout Arena, only to encounter an arrogant instructor. Despite his hot-tempered attitude, she finds herself drawn to his circle of friends. However, a late-night visit uncovers the gym's sinister secrets, plunging Kizalyn into a dangerous world she didn't know existed. Her world is shattered by a single gunshot, forcing her to place trust in an unlikely ally-the very person that pulled the trigger. -- "115," he says, his breath hitting my face. I stammer, "What?" "That's how high your pulse is right now," he says as he presses his body further against mine, closing any gap that existed between us. His thumb grazes over my lips, his eyes dark. His hands are off of me abruptly, and he walks away, heading for the stairs. I stare after him, unable to move from my position against the wall. He looks back at me, a coy smirk forming on his face. He says, "I'm dying to find out how high I can make it go." -- **WARNING This story contains heavy use of violence, drug abuse, domestic abuse, sexual content, drug addiction, and illegal activities. Read at your own discretion. Disclaimer: The characters depicted in this story share names with famous individuals, but they are entirely fictional and do not represent or depict any real-life personalities.

Hidden Truths by moshi317

Seventeen-year-old Samantha has been hiding the truth about her mother's death for many years, but the truth is about to come to light. It seems somone knows what happened that night, someone who isn't her. But how is that possible when she hasn't told anyone? How is that possible when the person who knows so much about her is a complete stranger? As more and more truths come to light, it seems Sam isn't the only one who's been keeping secrets. And it seems the events of that night aren't as straightforward as Sam thinks, nor was she the only one involved. ****** This story contains violence but it's not as graphic as other stories. I put warnings in front of the violent chapters. ****** Enjoy reading!

Carter by untitled_145

Carter was stuck living with her abusive mother and step-father. She felt like she was living in a never ending cycle of sadness. It wasn't until her stepfather was murdered by her mother that she was taken out of the toxic household. Carter was placed with her four brothers, brothers she didn't even know she had. Her mother took her at a young age, so young that she didn't remember her brothers at all. But they remember her, they never stopped looking for her. Carter has a lot of secrets, secrets she intends to keep. Will she be able to keep her past hidden?

BL4M3 M3 by Fayvourwrites

In the quiet town of Stoneybrook, a haunting secret lies buried beneath the surface, waiting to resurface with chilling consequences. Five years ago, an 11-year-old boy named Jeremy committed an unfathomable act, taking the life of his best friend to protect someone he loved. The shocking event shook the community to its core, leaving scars that still linger. Among the witnesses was young Arianna, whose innocent eyes beheld the unimaginable tragedy. Now, she's grown, but the nightmares and memories remain, forever intertwined with Jeremy's return to Stoneybrook. As he steps back into town, the shadows of the past loom larger, and an unsettling feeling grips the hearts of its residents. Just two days after Jeremy's arrival, a fresh murder shatters the town's fragile peace, plunging it into turmoil once more. But this time, the suspects are not limited to one troubled boy; they are four teenagers-longtime best friends with a shared history. Three of them are innocent, but one conceals the truth, a truth that could tear their friendship apart forever. As the investigation unfolds, alliances blur, and loyalties waver. Each of the four friends holds a piece of the puzzle, but unlocking the dark secret demands delving into the depths of their past and confronting the demons they thought they left behind. With time running out, the pressure to find the real killer intensifies, and the entire town becomes a web of secrets and lies. As the clock ticks, the boundaries between right and wrong blur, and the line between friend and foe fades away. The answers lie buried in the minds of these four friends, and only one question remains: who among them is the true murderer?

Turn of Events - Larry Stylinson AU by WriterAttHeart

Harry lost his parents and his older sister, Gemma, when he was eight years old in a house fire. He was at his best friend Lottie Tomlinson's house at the time of the fire. Since then, he has been bounced around the United Kingdom, going from a group home to a foster home to an orphanage. He was constantly abused in one way or another, whether it be emotionally, mentally or physically. Over the years, he had lost and isolated himself from everyone. That was until he was arrested at the wrong place and time. Sorry, I suck at descriptions. Trigger Warning: talks about rape, physical abuse, child abuse, self-harm, mentions of human trafficking, torturing, drugs, guns, sexual content.

Focal Enemy | ✔ by AmyLAuthor

1st Place Blueberry Awards 2017✨ 11/06/17 1st Place Hopeful Awards 2017 🎇 09/07/17 3rd Place Disclosure Awards 2017 🎆 15/11/17 Theodore had messed up more than once. When a candle burned down his flat, killing both of his parents, he and his brother were left to their own devices and Theodore had to overcome starvation, poverty, illness and loneliness for a very long time, but when a hand drags him out of his horrifying state, he is pulled into a world of blood and danger, which, over time, became a solace for him. But, when you have something to lose, everything changes. The past always catches up with you. "Know Thy Enemy As Well As Thy Friend" * A story that is practically ready to be published, though I have yet to negotiate a deal. Amy L. Simpson

Damaged Souls by RosieGirl25

[COMPLETED] "If you let me leave now, I won't tell anyone what you did sir..." I grumbled, and he smirked a little, as if it was a hilarious joke. "Like I said, you aren't leaving Caroline..." Caroline was once a perfectly happy child, she had a home, food, warmth. She had a father, a brother, and a wonderful mother... but her mom died in a crash. She and her brother had to leave their father who couldn't handle his anger and his grief. As runaways, she and her brother, Dustin, are cold, hungry, and only have each other to face the merciless cruelties of the world. Alone she was followed by a man that was helpful, and kind. But just when she thought she could trust him, he took off the mask of a normal man, and hurt her in ways unimaginable. Trapped, she was forced into waiting out her time thinking of the world, her mom, and her life. She had to do something hard, she had to make a choice. She could stay and be hurt and trapped, but fed and warm, or leave and be cold and hungry, but free...

H.O.P.E (hold on pain ends) by ms_febabor

why won't they believe me? they feel i don't know what i'm saying but i do, why don't they see that? three murders, three culprits and one suspect... i keep screaming who the culprits are but all fingers are pointing to me saying am the suspect, why? are my saying the truth or are their own words the truth? did i really kill both my mum and my baby brother?

Secrets (Brandon Butler/Scott Reed) by agentwarrior

Brandon Butler graduated high school 2 years ago. Brandon has been into acting ever since he was little. He has been struggling on finding roles to audition for. Suddenly, his brother, Justin Butler, a junior at Liberty High School has been accused for the murder of a girl, Skye Miller. If Justin is found guilty, he will get executed. Brandon decides to go undercover as a high school senior, Scott Reed, to prove his brother's innocence. He finds it a lot more difficult to solve the murder as most students at Liberty lies and keeps secrets. Is his own brother hiding secrets from him as well? Will Brandon be able to find the actual murder before Justin's execution date? Finding the truth can be dangerous. Contains swearing *Jeff and Hannah are alive* This story uses the characters from 13 Reasons Why. Brandon's role was Scott and Justin is his real life brother. This is a fanfic based on half of Brandon Butler and 13 Reasons Why.

Who could be the father? Restricted. by dorcas

What would you do if you were been challenged with the difficulty of life. What if you were pregnant for three men. One, your uncle. Two, your boyfriend. Three, you boyfriend's brother. This is what happened to Farah after her parent's tragedy death. She was forced to leave with her uncle where she was been raped. She later went to stay with her boyfriend where she started having feelings towards her boyfriend's brother. After seven months of her pregnancy, she had started to hope that everything would be fine, but when she heard about her sister's pregnancy, she realized that that was just the beginning of her problem. This is a sad story. So beware.

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PULSE [H.S]

[COMPLETED] Kizalyn Reeves has fiercely fought to establish stability after a turbulent upbringing. While opening her tattoo parlor offered hope, an abusive relationship cast a shadow over her newfound independence. Determined to defend herself, she turns to boxing at Knockout Arena, only to encounter an arrogant instructor. Despite his hot-tempered attitude, she finds herself drawn to his circle of friends. However, a late-night visit uncovers the gym's sinister secrets, plunging Kizalyn into a dangerous world she didn't know existed. Her world is shattered by a single gunshot, forcing her to place trust in an unlikely ally-the very person that pulled the trigger. -- "115," he says, his breath hitting my face. I stammer, "What?" "That's how high your pulse is right now," he says as he presses his body further against mine, closing any gap that existed between us. His thumb grazes over my lips, his eyes dark. His hands are off of me abruptly, and he walks away, heading for the stairs. I stare after him, unable to move from my position against the wall. He looks back at me, a coy smirk forming on his face. He says, "I'm dying to find out how high I can make it go." -- **WARNING This story contains heavy use of violence, drug abuse, domestic abuse, sexual content, drug addiction, and illegal activities. Read at your own discretion. Disclaimer: The characters depicted in this story share names with famous individuals, but they are entirely fictional and do not represent or depict any real-life personalities.