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Tempted Shadows
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Ongoing, First published Aug 18, 2025
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Lila Voss, a painter haunted by a scandal that shattered her career, seeks refuge in Crescent Bay, a coastal town with a sinister past. Her connection with Cade Marrow, a bartender hiding a dangerous secret, pulls her into a web of mysteries involving the town's cliffs, a decades-old tragedy, and their own buried traumas. 
Their romance is a slow burn, fraught with tension and danger, as they confront the shadows threatening to consume them.
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Shadowbrook

23 parts Complete

Five years ago, Cassidy Harper's brother vanished from the cliffs of Shadowbrook, his death ruled an accident. But Cass never believed the official story. Haunted by that night-and a shadow she swore she saw-she's returned to uncover the truth. As a string of gruesome murders rocks the town, all signs point back to Sam's disappearance and two men from her past. Nathan, her childhood friend turned detective, hides a dark secret, while Evan, a brooding musician, may hold the key to unlocking everything. With the blood moon rising and time running out, Cass must unravel the mystery that has haunted her for years. But in a town where nothing is as it seems, trusting the wrong person could be deadly. In the shadows of love, betrayal, and murder, one thing is certain: not everyone will survive the eclipse.

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