Browsing Crime Stories

Molly Simmons, freshly moved into 113 Idle Creek Drive after her breakup, notices her dog Seven’s odd fixation with the yard of the seemingly kind and well-respected Waverleys. As Molly delves deeper, she uncovers a chilling pattern of decades-old disappearances of children, all tied to her neighbourhood—and the Waverleys’ constant presence. Despite skepticism from her ex, Rick, Molly becomes obsessed, piecing together evidence that suggests the Waverleys’ hidden connection to the tragedies. Her investigation raises unsettling questions about what lies beneath the surface of this quiet, idyllic neighbourhood.

She is a paranormal investigator who tries to prove the existence of the supernatural. Hadley Trivett arrives at night to set up her equipment in an abandoned mansion rumored to be haunted. Soon she realizes that she has been right. Something evil lurks in the shadows and it is hunting her down.

Rise of the Magi

Book 2 of the Priests and Magi quadrilogy.

Shadows stir, and old enemies resurface.

Lilith Connelly was an up-and-coming pop star in the United States. With her iconic gothic Victorian costuming and makeup that was in high contrast with her upbeat, techno-infused music, she was one of the largest pop stars in the country. That was, until tragedy struck, as during the ball drop on New Year's Eve, Lilith vanished on stage on live television. The only known videographic evidence of what happened to Lilith Connelly resides in "The Ruiz Video", a video taken on a smartphone during the performance by blogger Valencia Ruiz of The Valencia Effect, which is now considered "lost media" to the true crime and similar online circles.

Royce McLaughlin was serving time for criminal felicitation. He was the driver of a jewel robbery gone bad. After a few months, the Warden decides to let him go to find out who set him up, unaware that it's the Warden and an unknown politician who are setting him up. Now he has only his girlfriend and two of his buddies to help him get back at the Warden who betrayed him.

In the heart of Missouri lies a town called Peculiar, where reality wears thin and the extraordinary bleeds into the mundane. These stories are fragments of its history, shards of strange tales that reflect different facets of fear – from cosmic horror that shatters our understanding of reality to intimate terrors that strike at the core of human nature.

On New Year’s Eve, my twin sister vanished, leaving me to grapple with guilt and a desperate need for a fresh start. But as I try to move on, strange things begin to happen—whispers in the dark, mysterious flowers, and a letter that brings back memories of her. With every step I take, the past feels closer, and I can’t help but wonder if I’m truly free or trapped in a game I don’t understand.

That Which is Hidden

Shadows and Secrets

In the shadow of ancient Greece, Thalia flees her past as a coerced oracle, seeking refuge in Lydia with her enigmatic protector, Kratos. But who is Kratos really? And how much can she trust him? Their evolving relationship intertwines with the rise of Cyrus of Persia, espionage, and a quest to unmask a hidden cabal mastermind. As secrets unravel, Thalia grapples with echoes from her time as an oracle -- a haunting connection that leads her to Delphi itself.

Immerse yourself in the ancient world of Rome.

When Margaret vanishes without a trace just before the new year, her family is thrust into a desperate search for answers. Her husband, Jeff, is frantic, and their children are left to grapple with the shock of her disappearance. As the days pass, tensions rise, and suspicions about Jeff's behavior begin to surface. The family uncovers clues that hint at deeper, unresolved issues within Margaret's marriage, but the truth remains elusive.

As the search intensifies, secrets are uncovered that change everything. With the clock ticking, the family must come to terms with painful truths about the life Margaret led and the devastating choices made by those closest to her. The story explores the complexities of family, betrayal, and the haunting questions left behind by a sudden, inexplicable loss.