"The Haunting of Mount Ararat" is a captivating tale set in the serene valleys of Armenia, where a small village named Sardarabad grapples with an ancient curse lurking beneath the shadow of Mount Ararat. When brave and curious Mariam ventures into a mysterious cave rumored to be the abode of spirits, she unwittingly triggers a series of eerie events that plunge the village into fear and uncertainty. As Mariam delves deeper into the darkness, she uncovers long-forgotten legends and faces ghostly apparitions, all while seeking redemption for her village. With the guidance of the wise village leader, Aram, and the warnings of the superstitious villager, Levon, Mariam embarks on a perilous quest to confront the ancient entity bound by a curse. Through courage, compassion, and unity, Mariam and her fellow villagers strive to lift the shadow of fear that grips their home, discovering the true power of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. "The Haunting of Mount Ararat" is a tale of mystery, courage, and redemption that will enthrall readers of all ages.
Emmy's life is going just as she'd planned: She's living in her own apartment, dancing every day and is just leaps away from being named her company's next Prima ballerina. And she's only 17. But all of Emmy's plans come to a screeching halt when the FBI shows up at her door to let her know that she's being stalked by a serial killer. Suddenly, the safe, insulated world she created for herself is riddled with violence, fear...and a growing pile of dead bodies. At first Emmy wants nothing more than to forget her chilling new reality - but her admirer isn't finished with her yet, and before she knows it, Emmy's stuck in a nightmare she can't dance her way out of.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains detailed scenes of murder, rape, torture, sex and stalking, which may be triggering for some readers.
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