January Challenge - "She vanished just as the year ended"

When Stef vanishes after a mysterious meeting with Millhaven’s powerful Maddox family, her boyfriend Alex plunges into a shadowy world of deceit and danger to rescue her. Secrets unravel as he teams up with Sheriff Camila Moreno, revealing a conspiracy that threatens their small town—and Stef’s life. Can they uncover the truth before it’s too late? In "Silent Threads," every secret is tied to a price.

What lies in the frosty forest for Nova as something calls to her, pulling her in?

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.

Enjoy the moment while you can. You never know, it might be your last.

Asami is a cold blooded murderer who didn't know another path in life, but after an unexpected meeting afetr an assignment, she´ll find the courage to elope from that life of violence.

“She vanished just as the year ended” after joining millers meeting a new dating site that I had suggested.

We had met up for a drink at Clancy’s bar in town where we had a couple of drinks until

She vanished just as the year ended, only wanting to change her life for the better. Her name is Jenny Holloway a 34 year old woman a lonely librarian in a small town. She has no friends ,only the community elderly that frequently visit the library to chat about bygone days. Jennys life has become a humdrum ,boring life she needs at make a decision to move on . After her day at work she decided to make a change, she looked for a home to rent with option to buy in the rural part of Pennsylvania. She spoke to a real-estate agent by the name of Richard Wolf who lived near the Pennsylvania property. Jenny had an appointment to meet up with Richard the following day. She drove to the property and met Richard who was already there. Richard was a stately sort of gentleman. Well dressed to impress. That he did . Jenny was very impressed she noticed he did not have a wedding band. Thoughts of friendship crossed Jennys mind as well as other thoughts. The home was built in the 1800s. Jenny loved the wrap around porch. As they entered the front door and walked down the hall way . It was time to explore this beautiful home. Jenny loved every inch of the home.They began to go downstairs to the large basement. Jenny tripped on a wooden door on the floor. Richard helped her to her feet. What could this be Jenny stated? Richard replied it looks as if it could be an under ground railroad, an escape tunnel for slaves. Jenny was very curious she looked around for something to pry the hatch open. She came across a crow bar lying in the corner of the basement .Richard took the bar and put it under the latch to lift the slab of wood and to dislodge the door.Grunting with all his might he was able to pry the door open. A very musty smell came from the dusty, cobweb filled hole. There were very steep stairs leading downwards. Luckily Jenny had a small flashlight in her purse. She aimed the light down the hole wondering what she will find.They both entered the unknown being cautious not to fall down the steep stairs. Richard brushed away the cobwebs. Jenny followed holding Richards hand to keep steady. Suddenly a huge bang came from above .The door had slammed shut and Jenny lost her flashlight. She cautiously started upward to try to open the door Richard followed .The door was too heavy the only way was down. Darkness prevailed . Jenny slipped and both tumbled down The stairs into the abiss. Bruised and luckily not hurt badly they slowly walked on.They came to another door Richard pushed it open a gush of wind pulled them down farther and farther. Spiraling deeper and deeper into the unknown. Not knowing, not hearing, not seeing the nothing had succumbed them .Feeling as if they had fainted. Waking up not knowing where they were only to look around noticing a huge field of grass and corn. Jenny and Richard had woken up in the back yard of the home Jenny was going to purchase. Everything was different as if they had woken up in the 1800s.Not being able to return to the life they both once knew. They tried to adapt in their new world It was a different place from the year 2011. Jennys life was about to change for the better. The house became a home for her and Richard her newfound husband. They lived happily and started a family .She will embellish ever bit of her new found existence. Life changes in mysterious ways, you need to embellish every bit of it. Sometimes for the better and sometimes not knowing where life will take you and with whom you will enter the unknown with. Living to the fullest of your expectations is what life is about and all that matters .Vanishing in her previous life to make it better. Jenny had found pure happiness in a new world through time.

Amber loved humans. The buzz on New Years was exciting! It had been a long year - without a sacrifice.

She vanished as the year ended and Noone knew why. They searched and never found a trace of hope. She would always be remembered as the one who cared too much. The one who sacrificed herself for others yet as the summer ended and a new year began everyone slowly began to forget her. Meanwhile three towns over a young woman freshly turned thirty saw hope for a new life. She had decided that she would find her son and this time Noone would stand in her way. She prayed daily in hopes that she would lose her heart even though she had to make some tough decisions for the sake of her and her son. She knew that to go against a man so evil she couldn't risk being too kind, she had to toughen up. Her heart had always gotten in her way and she was left with nothing. She had alot of work to do. First she started with a part time job, it barely fed her but it was enough. She volunteered her extra hours to save up money for a small apartment. Sleeping alone at first was scary she had nightmares nearly every night of the things he used to do to her. She woke up every night in terror afraid of what her son was going throw, hating herself for not being there to save him. She cotinued her search every weekend she would drive down every place she knew his father was likely to be around and called everyone he'd ever known. Finally three years later she had gotten a call from her sister "Hey Daisy I think i know where your son is!" Ruby said in excitement "How? Where? Are you sure?!" I said frantically "Yes, Tim was just arrested in Salem for a shooting on two different accounts. He's has to be somewhere around ther!" So I quickly grabbed my I overnight back and rushed to my car and drove that night to salem. I felt a glimpse of hope in my heart as if my soul knew he would be here. I arrived around 2 in the evening and waited until the elementary school let out. My heart felt a tugging drowing me to this location. My son was here and I could feel it. 3 o'clock the bell rang and kids were rushing to the buses and near the end of the line was a light brown headed boy with green eyes and a ninja turtle backpack. I followed the bus hoping to not be noticed. Luckily the third stop the boy got off and walked up to a rundown trailer with an older lady standing at the door. I walked up ready for anything but I didn't even make it to the door before the boy recognized me. "MOMMY!!!!" He yelled and ran up to me and hugged me. Tears instantly fell down. I turned to his grandmother and told her "I am taking my son home. And don't try to fight me we have waited long enough." She looked at me in shock "I never tried to hide him i swear it was all him I promise!!" She pleaded "Then you have no problem grabbing his things then?" I replied "Yes." She said in defeat. Soon after she returned with a few outfits a bag of toys and a booster seat. "He will be out one day you. You know that right?" I looked her in her ieyes and she knew i meant every word. "Yes. And when he is, if he can find me, I'll be ready and this time he should be the one terrified. And everyday since I have been training myself for his return. And me and Simon lived safe and happy ready to defend our home.

Rene needed to disappear. She could take this life any longer.