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Shadows in the Rain

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In the dark, rain-soaked streets of Raven's Hollow, former detective Alex Mercer navigates a web of crime, corruption, and personal demons. When the enigmatic Evelyn Blackwood hires him to find her missing brother, Alex is thrust into a dangerous investigation that uncovers secrets tied to his own past. As he battles powerful crime syndicates and unravels a sinister conspiracy, Alex must decide whether to seek justice or revenge in a city where hope is a fleeting illusion.All Rights Reserved

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Whispers In the Dark by AlexHartTPG

**Whispers in the Dark** follows Devin, a man entangled in a web of deception and murder after the shocking death of his friend, Tom. As Devin and his allies-Jamie and Hale-work to uncover the truth behind the crime, they find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of manipulation and betrayal. With hidden motives and dark secrets surfacing, Devin must confront his own problems as he races against time to expose the real killer before he becomes a target himself. Amidst escalating tension and unforeseen twists, the line between friend and foe blurs, leading to a chilling revelation that will change everything.

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When investigative journalist Evelyn Carter returns to her fog-shrouded hometown of Blackwood, she expects to cover a simple festival-but instead, she finds herself entangled in a chilling mystery. A respected doctor is found murdered in the town square, his dying message pointing to a buried past. As Evelyn digs deeper, more bodies appear, each death linked to a long-forgotten experiment hidden within the town's shadows. With the reluctant help of Detective Lucas Hayes, Evelyn uncovers The Holloway Experiment-a secret project that manipulated human perception, creating something that should never have been seen. As the fog thickens and the town's secrets unravel, Evelyn realizes she's being watched-not by people, but by something lurking in the mist. Some doors should never be opened. Some truths should remain buried. But it's too late now. The fog has already seen her.

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The Unknown Girl by michemilys

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Whispers In the Dark

Whispers in the Dark follows Devin, a man entangled in a web of deception and murder after the shocking death of his friend, Tom. As Devin and his allies-Jamie and Hale-work to uncover the truth behind the crime, they find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of manipulation and betrayal. With hidden motives and dark secrets surfacing, Devin must confront his own problems as he races against time to expose the real killer before he becomes a target himself. Amidst escalating tension and unforeseen twists, the line between friend and foe blurs, leading to a chilling revelation that will change everything.