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Lies Our Fathers Told Us

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Reads 496
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Parts 10
Time 2h 24m

childhood cia family friends frustration funeral lies love mystery painful past secrets small suspects town

Atticus Esposito reluctantly returns to his home town after a five year absence to say good-bye to the man that raised him. Behind the idyllic small town is a place full of secrets and lies. Can Atticus unlock those secrets to save the woman he realizes he has loved his entire life? Or will revealing the truth lead to the end of them both?All Rights Reserved

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Coming Home by StacyHanvy

Alexis left her hometown after graduation and never looked back- that is, until she received the news of her grandmother's passing. Reluctant to return to the town and the people who caused her so much pain, Alexis makes the trip anyway, hoping to say her final goodbyes to her grandmother with minimal interactions with anyone else in the forsaken town. As the demons of her past present themselves to her in full force, Alexis is determined to make it through her grandmother's farewell and return to her new life- far away from here. Will Alexis be strong enough to survive the brutal reminders of the past, or will they break her once again? Warning: This story contains mentions of abuse, bullying, sexual assault, victim blaming, and death/suicide. Reader discretion is advised. (Total word count between 45,000-50,000 words. Average chapter length about 1,125 words.)

Unknown | ✔ | First Version by Young_Queen1246

Perhaps things would have turned out differently. Maybe I could have avoided what was to come. Maybe it's a game life wanted me to play, and there's no forfeiting or escaping. I simply have to follow the rules and hopefully make it to the final round, even if that means that I'll be buried six feet underground like him. __________________________________ "Things happen when you least expect them, whether they're good or bad, and in my case, it was everything and more."- Linda Smith Linda Smith, in a million years, never expected her life to take a crazy turn. To be handcuffed and blamed for a death no one saw coming. With a new identity and a new life, she is determined to find the true suspect. Can Linda prove her innocence, or will she share the same fate as Jacob, her now-dead boyfriend? Warnings: *Language Involved* *Violence/fights* (mainly on Chapter 33) Cover made by @lyspynen

The Truth by tea_mori

A girl found dead in a small town. How? No one knows for sure. New to town, Daniel finds himself helping to investigate the death, despite his desire not to. Will the truth behind the girl's death be revealed? Or are some things better left unknown?

The Hangman's Game - A 'Perfect' Town Murder Mystery by Spencer_Charnas_IX

Welcome to Underwood, a seemingly flawless town where happiness permeates the air and not a hint of trouble dares to disturb its serene facade. But in this idyllic paradise, darkness lurks beneath the surface. The tranquillity of Underwood shatters when Sally Hopkins, the town's beloved and popular girl, meets a gruesome demise at the hands of a sinister figure known only as "The Hangman." Detective Andrew Larson, a relentless pursuer of justice, steps into the shadows cast by this horrific crime. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he soon realizes that Underwood's pristine exterior is nothing more than a carefully crafted illusion. Secrets concealed behind closed doors and lies woven into the fabric of everyday life begin to emerge, threatening to expose the true nature of the seemingly perfect town. Haunted by the tragedy and driven by a burning desire for truth, Detective Larson peels away the layers of deceit, unravelling a web of interconnected lives and unravelling the tightly held secrets of Underwood's inhabitants. Every step forward uncovers a new revelation, casting doubt on the very foundations upon which this seemingly untainted town was built. Detective Larson gets closer to unmasking the elusive Hangman and finding the chilling truth at Underwood's heart with each clue he uncovers. As the stakes rise and the clock ticks, he races against time to bring justice to Sally's shattered life and restore the innocence that was lost in the wake of her murder. In this gripping tale of murder and deception, the once 'Happy' town of Underwood will never be the same again. Will Detective Larson along with his partner Detective Matt Reagan succeed in pursuing justice, or will Underwood's dark secrets claim another victim?

What Happens In Mayrose: The Story Of Stacy Green by patiencemilan

Mayrose. A town where the modern worship the rich, and the rich belittle the modern. But it's also a town of secrets. A town where if one rumor starts, it spreads like a plague. And when the plague begins, there's no stopping it. Which is why Mayrose does its best to keep every secret hidden. But is that always a good thing? Four people, who have nothing in common, each have a secret. A secret that they keep concealed from the rest. But when someone they know dies of unknown causes, and gossip begins to arise, the four have to look deep to uncover the truth. Not just about what happened that night, but the truth about each other. And soon they'll realize that a lot more is about to spread than just a few rumours. It's time to find out... Just what happens in Mayrose.

HEIST [18+] by __serene_beauty__

What happens when the town's most famous and well-known detective stumbles upon a case that changes his life forever once the truth is revealed?

Is That Mom by carlneub

Ethan has always been haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his mother, a shadow over his life that no one, not even his grandmother, is willing to fully explain. Now, armed with his mother's forgotten journal and a determination to uncover the truth, Ethan embarks on a journey that takes him far from home, into the dark corners of a small town shrouded in secrets. As he uncovers a trail of cryptic clues, dangerous organizations, and a conspiracy that stretches deeper than he could have imagined, Ethan is faced with the terrifying possibility that some truths are better left buried. As danger closes in and the line between ally and enemy blurs, Ethan must decide how far he's willing to go to find his mother-and whether the truth is worth the cost.

The Secret by TrinaMaria15

I have a secret, one I cannot tell. If I do my mother dies but if I don't I might. ---------- Maya was a sweet girl she loved wearing dresses, she kept up her grades in school. She adores her single mother. One thing that Maya has stuck by is always telling the truth. Maya had a horrible encounter, ending with her being raped. As a result, she has to keep this one secret but everyone knows you can't keep a secret if you don't lie. Follow Maya's journey on how she deals with being raped and threatened. Will she ever feel safe again?

Crazy Eights by xxbatgirl16xx

Years ago, there were 8 kids, they called themselves, "Crazy Eights" Now , years later they randomly get an invitation to a funeral. They all agree together, and after years of not seeing each other, it is not just a funeral but a reunion, but they do not remember eachother, and they come to realise they do not remember their childhood either. They find a map, hidden in the walls of the church at the funeral, and decided to follow it. But where it leads them, holds their entire past, one by one childhood secrets reveal themselves, to uncover a horrifying truth about their childhood.

UNSPOKEN WORDS by Ceciliaacechanda

Silence can be deadly. When Emily reaches out to Sophia after years of silence, it's with a desperate plea for help. Accused of murder, Emily needs Sophia to uncover the truth. As Sophia returns to their hometown of Ravenswood, she's forced to confront the secrets they've kept hidden for so long. Secrets about her brother's tragic death, about their friendship, and about the truth that's been hiding in plain sight. Will Sophia be able to speak the unspoken words and clear Emily's name, or will the silence between them prove fatal?

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Coming Home cover

Unknown | ✔ | First Version cover

The Truth cover

The Hangman's Game - A 'Perfect' Town Murder Mystery cover

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Is That Mom cover

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Coming Home

Alexis left her hometown after graduation and never looked back- that is, until she received the news of her grandmother's passing. Reluctant to return to the town and the people who caused her so much pain, Alexis makes the trip anyway, hoping to say her final goodbyes to her grandmother with minimal interactions with anyone else in the forsaken town. As the demons of her past present themselves to her in full force, Alexis is determined to make it through her grandmother's farewell and return to her new life- far away from here. Will Alexis be strong enough to survive the brutal reminders of the past, or will they break her once again? Warning: This story contains mentions of abuse, bullying, sexual assault, victim blaming, and death/suicide. Reader discretion is advised. (Total word count between 45,000-50,000 words. Average chapter length about 1,125 words.)