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A Tale of Two Carnies

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Reads 2,676
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Parts 45
Time 6h 22m

carnival contemporary contemporarylit literaryfiction literature mainstream romantic-suspense romanticsuspense smalltowns suspense unrequited whodunnit

When hostile townsfolk imprison a transient teen girl accused of murder, her best friend struggles against a stacked legal system to protect her from being railroaded.---

Local law enforcers eager to solve the case rush to judgment and arrest Cozbi Miraslova, a pretty teenager of Roma heritage working with a traveling carnival. The evidence against her is scant but the tight knit community believes carnies to be nothing more than gypsies, tramps, and thieves.

After the carnival leaves town, Cozbi's best friend and co-worker, Jason Muir stays behind to defend her. In the process of solving the mystery, he discovers Cozbi's manipulative and duplicitous nature and learns how blind loyalty comes with a steep price.

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Trailer Girl (Completed) by bepositivealex92

Frankie Petrovic is in over her head. Her one night stand is showing up all over the place, breaking into her trailer and offering her weird propositions. As if that's not enough, she is kind of dating Adonis-like, baseball star who has a strange tendency to peek though other people's windows. The two men she is involved with are incredibly handsome, but are very secretive. That is until she stumbles upon a dead girl and they start opening up. Now one claims to be an FBI agent, while the other claims to be a private investigator. Can she trust either of them?

BerkVille: Act 2 by mssanadara

Summertime is for soaring around and hanging your school bags in the closet. My buddies and I were eager for this relaxation to help forget the tragedy of a previous friend's murder case. Despite the challenges of life, we make an effort to persevere. Coming out leaves a lasting impact on me as Dustin takes down the crucifix over his bed. Around the time when Beth is blossoming from her shell, Carson develops a new addiction. Finally, Mandy's family life keeps deteriorating. This is more than even Phineaus and Ferb accomplished in a single summer! But regrettably, everything would go south. From the splattering of my consciousness with fuzzy portions of my day and the skin crawling appearances of mysterious notes. To boyfriends who associate with the wrong people, put on tough exteriors to feel validated inside, and even obstruct the assimilation of a harmful figure's intentions. All of this culminates into carnival day, when yet another child's blood washes the floors of BerkVille. What took place? Who was the criminal? Who was the victim, and could it possibly be...

Crimson Veil by Auraross96

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How to Get Away with Not Committing Murder by lifelesssalamander

Maeve never expected to become the prime suspect in her best friend Riley's murder. She must navigate whispered accusations, mounting evidence, and the crushing doubt of those closest to her. Determined to prove her innocence, Maeve dives into a twisted web of secrets, lies, and betrayal, uncovering the darker truths about Riley-and those around her. With danger closing in and allies hard to find, Maeve must race against time to expose the real killer before she becomes their next victim. Will she solve the mystery before it solves her?

Finvarra's Circus by DistantDreamer

Born with a damaged heart, Leanna Weston has lived a sheltered life with little chance at adventure. When she hears that Finvarra's Circus is coming to her small town, she sneaks off to witness the magic first hand, sure that this is her only chance at experiencing true magic-even if the frightening rumors about the heartless Ringmaster, Finvarra, are true. Caught by Finvarra, Leanna is given one chance at survival: she must join the circus. As slowly she becomes part of the strange family, Leanna learns that there is more than magic to this circus, but an ancient curse that has tied Finvarra's life to its rings. If the circus fails, he dies. Leanna vows to save the circus, but when a ruthless enemy emerges, set on destroying it and Finvarra, will Leanna be able to save them both, or will her broken heart fail her just when she needs it most? Cover Artist: Lisa Rhodes

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The Scarpello Carnival by ashleyraquelbooks

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Forever in Your Deadly Heart by SheHopes

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You Speak of Murder by -batjokes

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