Lakeside Murder (A Horror and Romance Story)
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MatureOngoing<5 mins
Last published Thu, Mar 14, 2024
A story about a lakeside murder that took place in the 18th century in Morristown Tennessee around 1850 Where a private investigator named "Taryn Williams" is investigating this particular murder that took place. Could It be more complicated than it looks? Afterall nothing is what it seems in Morristown.
A horrifying and terrifying tale of murder, horror, suspense, danger, betrayal, love.
Can she find the murderer before they kill again?
read to find out!
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