The dry California wind howls, carrying the scent of pine and the distant hum of cicadas. In the small town of Paradise, the school day at Concow Elementary is ending. As Mary Ludwig, a dedicated teacher, shepherds her students onto the old yellow school bus, a wisp of smoke curls on the horizon – dismissed … Read more
The churning North Sea, a velvet black under a bruised, pre-dawn sky, swallows the opulent Northern Star whole. Inside, the lavish yacht hosts a select group, unaware of the terror about to unfold. Laura Blacklock, a travel journalist chasing a career-defining story, finds herself increasingly unnerved by the ship’s unsettling atmosphere and its enigmatic passengers. … Read more
The roar of the crowd fades into a muted hum as Cameron “Cam” Cade lies motionless on the field, the aftermath of a career-threatening brain trauma hanging heavy in the air. Just as hope dwindles, a lifeline appears in the form of Isaiah White, the legendary quarterback, offering Cam a chance at redemption. Isaiah’s secluded … Read more
The humid Louisiana air hangs heavy as Charles Blakey, haunted by foreclosure notices, surveys his ancestral home, a weight mirroring the despair etched on his face. Shadows lengthen across the neglected lawn, mirroring the encroaching darkness threatening to consume him. Hope flickers dimly when Anniston Bennett, a stranger with unsettlingly calm eyes, offers a proposition: … Read more
The tranquility of Coopers Chase Retirement Village is shattered by a scream—not of boredom, but of genuine terror. A cold case enthusiast group known as “The Thursday Murder Club” find themselves thrust into a real-life investigation when a shady property developer is found dead. Leading the charge is Elizabeth, a sharp-witted former spy with a … Read more
The stale scent of antiseptic and decay clung to Max as he walked through the echoing halls of the Wellwood Retirement Home, each footstep a heavy thud against the linoleum. He was a troubled man seeking a fresh start as a caretaker, unaware of the secrets festering within these walls. Norma, a resident with eyes … Read more
The humid air of Southport hung heavy that fateful summer night, thick with the scent of saltwater and secrets. A carefree graduation celebration quickly spiraled into a nightmare on the winding coastal road. Danica Richards gripped the steering wheel, her knuckles white, as Ava Brucks screamed from the backseat. A sickening thud echoed through the … Read more
The clock strikes 2:17 AM, and a silent terror grips the town of Weaver Creek. One by one, the children from Mrs. Gandy’s class stir in their sleep, drawn by an unseen force. Young Alex Lilly, usually a sound sleeper, finds himself standing at his front door, the night air cold against his pajama-clad body. … Read more
The rain-slicked streets of Rotterdam gleam under the neon glow as a high-speed chase rips through the night. A stolen van careens wildly, narrowly avoiding trams and terrified pedestrians. Inside, the hapless criminals clutch bags of loot, their faces a mixture of fear and exhilaration. But hot on their heels is community officer Ramon, whose … Read more
The rusted sign creaked in the wind – “Welcome to Kettle Springs: Home of Baypen Corn Syrup.” Once a thriving town, now Kettle Springs was a graveyard of shattered dreams. For Quinn Maybrook and her father, Dr. Glenn Maybrook, it was meant to be a fresh start, but the air hung heavy with unspoken resentments. … Read more