Maplewood: no escape
- Reads 40
- Votes 4
- Parts 7
Ongoing40m
Last published Sun, Sep 21, 2025
When a young woman moves to Maplewood for a fresh start after her sister vanishes, she quickly realizes the town is not what it seems. Every street is too clean, every face too polite, and something is watching her. Trapped with no way out, she meets a man-her only chance at survival. Together, they must navigate a town that feeds on curiosity, where one wrong step can mean death, and every choice drags them closer to the darkness waiting to consume them.
All Rights Reserved
#853
halloween
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
THE FOUR COMPANIONS: Secrets of the Night
A casual reunion among four friends spirals into a night of terror, secrets, and consequences. Priya's sudden appearance pulls Arjun, Maya, and Karan into a chain of events they never saw coming. One accident on a deserted road forces them to make impossible choices, testing their loyalty, courage, and the limits of trust. As fear, guilt, and suspicion tighten around them, they realize one thing... This night will haunt them forever, and nothing will ever be the same again. Feel free to correct my grammar. ✨This is my first story. It's completely fictional, written with love and effort. I'm not sure if you will like it. But I will do my best. Thank you for reading ✨. I will be posting this story on Royal Road.
Shadows of Revenge and Love - Season 2
After months of absence, Leo returns to school-but he is no longer the boy Isa once knew. Behind his charming smile and confident demeanor lies a heart filled with pain, loss, and a burning desire for revenge. The tragic death of his parents, an event Isa was unknowingly involved in, has left scars that cannot be healed with time. Leo's plan is meticulous: he approaches Isa under the guise of friendship, drawing her in, making her trust him again, and slowly dismantling her life piece by piece. His return is a careful balance of charm, subtle manipulation, and intimidation. He toys with her emotions-bringing back memories of their past closeness while keeping her on edge, unsure of his true intentions.
Somebody like you (boyxboy)
Two boys meet. One of them, a smartarse living in a world of idiots. The other, and incredibly annoying idiot - so annoying, in fact, that he manages to annoy his way into the other's life and refuses to leave. But what does it take for them to realise how much they actually care for each other? How much do they have to suffer? Dark secrets lead to dangerous situations, and possibly something stronger than friendship.Complete
Bleakwood Haven
In a desolate world, the survivors of a devastating, mysterious event find refuge in Bleakwood Haven, a sprawling, abandoned mansion with an eerie history. But what at first seems a haven from the darkness outside soon reveals itself to be a sinister place where reality warps, memories deceive, and human nature is pushed to its extremes. The residents of Bleakwood Haven are bound together by trauma, but each harbors dark secrets and unresolved guilt, slowly unraveling their sanity.Complete
Echoes of Wraithfield
What waits for her there is more than a house. It's a key. To her past. To buried truths. And to secrets that were never meant to be found.Complete
Echo of a Bird's Cry
Secrets, lies, betrayal, and obsession. Tragedy is only the beginning. Eden Willmore has spent the last five years shunning her wealthy family and running from her troubled past. She learns the terrible news concerning her youngest sister. Her sister, Emily, is being harassed by a disturbed stalker. Eden invites Emily into her protective bubble to reconnect. But a horrible event brings Eden's dysfunctional family back into her life and into the small town of Ravenwood. Eden isn't the girl she used to be. She wants to come to terms with her traumatic childhood and confront those who have betrayed her, but things only worsen. After surviving a devastating massacre, things with her family slowly begin to improve. Broken bonds are mending when an old foe moves to Ravenwood. Eden thinks her enemy is out to cause havoc. She's threatened by her secret past that has the ability to destroy the happy home Eden has dreamt about. Eden must fight for the safety of her loved ones as the world around her begins to crumble. But certain things aren't adding up. Maybe the danger is merely imaginary or a side effect of paranoia. Maybe Eden's old enemy isn't an enemy at all but only a distraction from the real problems she now faces. Eden must convince those around her that the danger they're in is just as real as her fears. (This story is complete.)Complete
The Long Shadow's Gaze: A Study in Fear
A group of teenagers venturing into the forbidden Blackwood Forest stumble into something far more terrifying than they could have imagined. The legend of Slenderman is real, and he is watching them. As they are stalked by the creature's chilling presence, their sanity unravels, and their lives hang in the balance. Can they escape Slenderman's Shadow, or will they become his next victims?Complete
Everything We Buried
Eli, Lena, and Wes have been best friends forever-until forever starts falling apart. Eli's always loved Lena in silence. Lena loves Wes. Wes loves both of them, in different ways. What was once innocent starts to shift as they enter their final year of high school. As Lena is slowly drawn into a new friend group, her world begins to fracture-and she unknowingly starts playing with Eli's heart. Wes doesn't notice. Not at first. This is a story about friendship, obsession, loyalty, and the kind of heartbreak that doesn't come with closure.
A casual reunion among four friends spirals into a night of terror, secrets, and consequences. Priya's sudden appearance pulls Arjun, Maya, and Karan into a chain of events they never saw coming. One accident on a deserted road forces them to make impossible choices, testing their loyalty, courage, and the limits of trust. As fear, guilt, and suspicion tighten around them, they realize one thing... This night will haunt them forever, and nothing will ever be the same again. Feel free to correct my grammar. ✨This is my first story. It's completely fictional, written with love and effort. I'm not sure if you will like it. But I will do my best. Thank you for reading ✨. I will be posting this story on Royal Road.
More detailsContent Guidelines