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Trail of Shadows

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Reads 163
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Parts 9
Time 3h 53m

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In the enigmatic town of Oak Hollow, where shadows whisper secrets and mysteries lurk beneath the surface, Tyler Reese grapples with a series of tragic events. Haunted by the loss of his sister, Tyler finds himself entangled in a web of conspiracies, dark secrets, and the looming threat of an unknown adversary. Simultaneously, Detective Elena Ramirez leads an investigation into the unsettling murders plaguing the town. As she delves deeper, Ramirez discovers a complex web of secrets, hidden intricacies, and a possible connection to Tyler's family. However, her pursuit of the truth unveils a conspiracy that transcends the boundaries of her own understanding.  In a town where secrets are currency and danger lurks in the shadows, the fates of Tyler and Ramirez are bound together in a chilling dance with the unknown.All Rights Reserved

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Obsession by fictionowl

Five years after the untimely murder of his mother, seventeen-year-old Gabriel Hastings lives in a town called Shaw with his father. They have recovered and lead lives as casual and as humble as they can. Gabriel lives the life that many teenagers wish for. He's got it all - the popularity, a promising future, friends, and the adoration of an entire town. But there's always a price to pay. SECRET: A letter from a secret admirer flips the casual rhythm of Gabriel's life on its head, and when he decides to secretly pursue his five-year crush, the letters and messages begin to take on an ominous intonation threatening to burn the foundations of his successes. SUSPECT: Gabriel learns that his secret admirer is a greater threat than expected. His relationship outed to the semi-religious town of Shaw, Gabriel becomes the suspect in the murder of a schoolmate. When another is kidnapped and heavily battered, Gabriel and his friends become leading suspects while trying to find out the truth. When a friend goes missing, Gabriel and his friends must finish what their missing friend started and hopefully find him before it is too late. SERPENT: Gabriel finally pieces the puzzle together. The attacks, the letters, the messages, and the evidence - they all portray a side that is never shown and always hidden. It portrays the tactics of a mastermind in the making - a sociopathic psychopath, and all evidence points to one person Gabriel would never think to suspect. A wolf in sheep's clothing, a silver-tongued serpent. Gabriel must now confront this masterminded criminal before anyone else around him gets hurt.

Silent Harbour by hossulis

GET YOUR OFFICIAL COPY OF OUR BOOK TODAY ON AMAZON! In the quaint town of Silent Harbour, where secrets echo in the whispers of the wind, Emery Pierce returns to her roots with a heavy heart to sell the family home. A seasoned journalist seeking solace, Emery's homecoming takes a chilling turn when her estranged high school friend, Peter Rochester, is discovered dead at the construction site that once cradled his family's farm. As Emery delves into the shadows of Silent Harbour's past, she uncovers a web of buried secrets, fractured dreams, and a darkness that taints the serene landscape. In a town where silence speaks louder than words, Emery must navigate through the enigmatic maze of her own history to unveil the truth about Peter's demise, before the secrets of Silent Harbour consume them all.

What Lies Beneath by Loutka

This is a FREE STORY with PAID BONUS content! *** [Book 1 to the Lake Bellinor Duology] It can't be controlled. And it can't be ignored. Those were the two most important things Tyler Loftman came to understand the more he discovered about his strange ability; an ability that allows him to see into a dead person's past with just one touch. Nothing more, nothing less. So, when a nameless young woman is found drifting down the middle of the lake, Tyler realizes he just might have a chance to put his ability to the test, and figure out whether it is a gift or a curse. But he soon realizes that won't be easy. All of the locals in the small town of Lake Bellinor know how to keep a secret; and when push comes to shove, the blame game begins.

Amber by spikeman4444

The Austins moved to Oak Creek Indiana to escape reminders of a family tragedy. To forget their past. For the first time in her sixteen years, Hailey Austin is without a sibling. Haunted by the memory of a sister she can never recover and a death she believes she could have prevented, Hailey has forced the memories away. But Oak Creek has its own past, shadowed recently by the ongoing search for Lauren Paisley-a young local, now two months missing, who has become the talk of an entire community. Not long after her arrival in the new town, Hailey is abducted near her home and brought to the basement of an abandoned house deep in the woods where she discovers Lauren has also been confined. After several weeks, the widespread search for the two girls is failing as the town begins to piece together the troubled history of the Austin sisters for clues as to who might be behind the kidnappings. But it's Hailey who knows the truth about who took her, why she and Lauren are there together and what must happen for them to leave alive. All of the answers are already in Hailey's mind. She just has to remember them.

Secrets of Willow Creek by 143tessa

"Secrets swirl beneath the surface in the quaint town of Willow Creek, and the close-knit community is thrown into turmoil when a famous local artist is found murdered in his studio. Detective Alex Carter investigates the case. As she does, she uncovers a web of deceit, jealousy, and long-buried grudges. With each revelation, the list of suspects grows and the truth becomes ever more elusive. As the investigation twists and turns, As the lines between friend and foe blur, Alex must navigate a treacherous whirlwind of small-town politics and personal vendettas to unmask the killer before he strikes again. In this fascinating story, nothing is as it seems and everyone is hiding something."

Dark Facade by amiracloud01

I looked over my shoulder scanning the diner for anything suspicious."I have to keep running its not safe, he will find me" I whispered. "I'll protect you" He said reassuringly rubbing soothing circles on my hand. I wish I could believe it. What if all the secrets around you was the cause of your demise? Jane is betrayed by friend who only advocates for her protection. Fallen Woods was built on the darkness and secrets of its people. Is Jane ready to learn the truth? *Completed*

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?

On A Stormy Night by IryshLily

Someone is planning the death of a missing sorceress. And she can't figure out who's trying to help and who's trying to hurt her. Hopefully, she can figure it out before it's too late. Elena is a sweet young girl who just moved to a new town with her mom and son, but then things take a very wrong turn. A car crash sends her wandering through the woods alone. She can't find her mom or her son anywhere. Instead, she finds something else, but she can't decide if it's help or more trouble. There are secrets stacking up around every corner. Nothing is as it seems. Will she ever really know the truth? Or will she die trying to find it? Who knows? Only the people who are brave enough to turn the pages. Co-written with @Miss_Traveler

What Rose Above by Loutka

[Book 2 to the Lake Bellinor Duology] [UNEDITED] After finally learning to accept his ability for what it is, Tyler returns to question the origins of it, starting with the mysterious curly-haired woman in his dreams. However, his plans are soured when his older brother, Christian, asks for his help after three dead bodies turn up in an abandoned lake house. But the case only becomes more bizarre when they both notice the victims are missing their tongues; leaving both of them to come to the realization that Lake Bellinor has its very first serial killer, in years, on the loose. And Tyler soon learns there's more to his ability than he originally thought when he finds himself prey, caught in the serial killer's web.

Shadows of Raven's Hollow by saketh1430

In the quaint town of Raven's Hollow, a series of bizarre events unfold every night at midnight when the antique clock tower strikes thirteen times. Residents receive cryptic notes that lead to hidden treasures and dark secrets buried deep within the town's history. Detective Lucas Blackwood, a former big-city cop, is drawn into the mystery when his own daughter receives one of the notes. As he investigates, he uncovers a tangled web of deceit, betrayal, and murder that stretches back generations. With each riddle solved, Lucas comes closer to the truth but also puts himself and his family in grave danger. As the clock tower continues to strike thirteen, the town's residents become increasingly paranoid and suspicious of one another. Lucas must race against time to solve the final riddle and unmask the mastermind behind the notes before the town's dark past consumes them all.Detective Lucas Blackwood

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Obsession

Five years after the untimely murder of his mother, seventeen-year-old Gabriel Hastings lives in a town called Shaw with his father. They have recovered and lead lives as casual and as humble as they can. Gabriel lives the life that many teenagers wish for. He's got it all - the popularity, a promising future, friends, and the adoration of an entire town. But there's always a price to pay. SECRET: A letter from a secret admirer flips the casual rhythm of Gabriel's life on its head, and when he decides to secretly pursue his five-year crush, the letters and messages begin to take on an ominous intonation threatening to burn the foundations of his successes. SUSPECT: Gabriel learns that his secret admirer is a greater threat than expected. His relationship outed to the semi-religious town of Shaw, Gabriel becomes the suspect in the murder of a schoolmate. When another is kidnapped and heavily battered, Gabriel and his friends become leading suspects while trying to find out the truth. When a friend goes missing, Gabriel and his friends must finish what their missing friend started and hopefully find him before it is too late. SERPENT: Gabriel finally pieces the puzzle together. The attacks, the letters, the messages, and the evidence - they all portray a side that is never shown and always hidden. It portrays the tactics of a mastermind in the making - a sociopathic psychopath, and all evidence points to one person Gabriel would never think to suspect. A wolf in sheep's clothing, a silver-tongued serpent. Gabriel must now confront this masterminded criminal before anyone else around him gets hurt.