Psychological Twists

He doesn’t make threats. He makes promises. And they all end with me on my knees. Jules Rios thought she was safe—hidden away in her stepfather’s mansion, counting the days until college started. But when Jacob Lowe moves in, silence turns to suffocation. Cold, calculating, and cruelly beautiful, her new stepbrother doesn’t speak often—but when he does, it cuts like a blade. At home, he invades her space. On campus, he shadows her steps. And in the dark… he touches her without touching her at all. Jacob isn’t playing games. He’s crafting a slow, merciless breakdown. One ...

He either lives or dies, no more in between. The line can’t be straddled any further. The Turners have been rocked by their oldest child’s spiraling depression and self-destructive behavior. It’s torn the family apart and drained their limited finances. When the psychiatrists have exhausted all treatment options with no success, they recommend an in-patient facility the Turners cannot afford. Life altering decisions must now be made. How far will a parent go to save a child? At what cost to the rest of the family? How do you save someone who doesn’t want to be saved? Karen Turner ...

He makes the rules. And breaking them comes with punishments I’m not ready for. Rowan Solis thought she was safe when Edward left for boarding school. But now he’s back—older, colder, and infinitely more dangerous. Her domineering stepbrother wastes no time laying out his expectations: no back talk, no avoidance, no emotional weakness. In his twisted playbook, every reaction she gives is ammunition, and every flinch is an invitation. He doesn’t need to touch her to control her. A look, a whisper, a shadow in the hallway is enough to unravel her. But Edward doesn’t just want ...

An attack in the park causes Roman to lose his memory. He tries to remember his past, as would anyone in his place. But what he discovers terrifies him. Is he really the man his family and friends know?

NONSTOP EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT ACTION FROM PAGE ONE A candidate for President of the United States must die. His foreign policies pose a threat to other sovereign nations and global conglomerates. A deadly sniper has been hired to kill the candidate, and he is known for making fatal shots from over a mile away! The professional assassin, a former member of the Foreign Legion, boasts a history of ruthless hits. This dangerous marksman is supported in his deadly sniper mission by a group of disgruntled Native Americans; these Mohawk warriors are dedicated to aiding the lethal assassin until their ...

Sisters Anna and Jennie live in a historic bungalow on the Chicago River. They’re tethered to a disquieting past, and with nowhere else to go, nothing can part them from their family home. Not the maddening creaks and disembodied voices that rattle the old walls. Not the inexplicable drownings in the area, or the increasing number of bodies that float by Anna’s window. To stave off loneliness, Anna has a podcast, spinning ghostly tales of Chicago’s tragic history. But when Anna captures the attention of an ardent male listener, she awakens to the possibilities of a world outside.

Mary Brown notices the man watching her. There's something familiar about him. Who is he? He seems to be following her. What does he want? He knows things he shouldn't know. Mary Brown is concerned and confused. Then her baby is stolen... While a police team search for her missing girl and reporters gather outside the hospital, Mary and Ted must confront the unthinkable: their baby girl is missing, and they have no idea who took her or why. With each passing hour, Mary grows more desperate to find her baby while navigating the exhausting challenges of postpartum life. The book is a ...

In Betrayed by the Badge, evidence clerk Rachel Turner uncovers a deadly trail of corruption inside her own police department—and becomes the target of a powerful conspiracy. Reluctantly partnered with Internal Affairs investigator Marcus Wade, Rachel must fight for justice while navigating betrayal, danger, and undeniable attraction. As threats close in and secrets unravel, trust is their only weapon—and love may be the cost of seeking the truth in a world built on lies.

Tuck has an obsession with time and an extreme dislike for funerals. Furthermore, he hates winter and wants for nothing more than a return to his cozy bed. Braving the elements Tuck's desire for a speedy service is answered. Still, might there be consequences for wishing his life away? The recipient of a Five-Star review from Readers' Favorite, A Place of Rest is another astounding short story from award-winning author Robert E. Kearns. Now with a Five Star Editorial Review from Readers' Favorite

Two girls chasing fame. One killer with blood on his hands. And a town that’ll never forget what comes next. Bree and her girlfriend aren’t in love. They’re in business—the business of murder and legend. Their plan? Use a local serial killer to make themselves infamous. Set him up. Watch him die. Smile for the cameras. It works—until it doesn’t. Because monsters don’t stay dead. Especially when they have brothers. Especially when Hell won’t let go. Now a new kind of evil has come to St. Isidore—darker, colder, not entirely human. And it’s not after headlines. It’s ...

Since Katie’s dad left, it’s just been the two of us, but we’re a team – singing in the kitchen at cheesy pop songs, tackling her homework. My teenage daughter is everything to me. But one night, as we’re curled up in front of the TV, the messages start. I keep my phone away from Katie so she can’t see the terrifying words: I know what you did. Now you’re going to do something for me....

As I hear the words every mother dreads, my pulse races, and I go cold. But even as my world turns upside down, I know the things I’m being told just don’t add up. I have to find out what really happened the night my beautiful boy died. The police tell me it was a tragedy no one could have prevented. But then they reveal the terrible things Tom was keeping from me. The person they describe is nothing like the decent, honest man I raised.

In the small, sun-soaked town of Lewisville, Florida, a series of brutal, ritualistic murders has shattered the community’s sense of safety. Detective Jack Rhodes and Officer Grady Reynolds, two unlikely partners, are tasked with unearthing the truth behind these terrifying acts. As they dive deeper into the investigation, their pursuit of the killer pulls them into a shadowy world where nothing is as it seems. For Willow Sullivan, a nurse haunted by visions of a dark presence stalking her, the nightmare is becoming all too real. Her days blur into sleepless nights filled with strange ...

PASSION CAN BLIND YOU. LIES CAN KILL YOU. Sparks fly when struggling actress Nina Belsky meets lawyer Dylan Whitman. Their chemistry is so intense Nina even rethinks her staunch position on relationships being a waste of time. But there's something about Dylan that scares her--and she knows it has nothing to do with fear of getting close to a man, like her best friend thinks. It's something far worse. Preppy Dylan has had his heart broken and reluctantly ends up on a date with wild, complicated Nina. While her unabashed attitude unsettles him at first, he soon realizes that he really likes ...

"Suppose (Lillian Dove Mystery Series Book 2): When a missing woman’s case lands in Lillian Dove’s lap, she’s forced to confront the ugly truth that not all crimes remain buried. As a recovering alcoholic and amateur sleuth, Lillian’s been trying to get her life back on track—but a chilling discovery in a small-town park threatens to derail her progress. Drawn into a dark web of deceit and betrayal, Lillian must navigate a maze of suspects and uncover buried secrets that put her directly in the crosshairs of a dangerous killer. With snappy dialogue, taut pacing, and unexpected ...

Why would a mother murder her four children with a smile on her face? What sinister end awaits the regulars of the local watering hole? When Beverly Havermore rubs elbows with other members of high society, what ghosts from her past come to haunt her? Could a curse be behind the mysterious speech problems plaguing an otherwise healthy Benjamin Anatole? The answers to these alarming questions can be found in this collection of seventeen nerve-racking, and at times darkly humorous, short stories that are guaranteed to chill the bones of even the most sensible reader. From a man choosing ...

WELCOME TO THE GAME. THE HOUSE IS ALWAYS HUNGRY. When six strangers sign a waiver to experience an immersive haunted house attraction deep in the woods, they think they’re in for a night of cheap scares and Halloween thrills. But what awaits them inside the Mansions of the Dead is no staged performance. As the doors seal shut and their darkest fears manifest behind every wall, the group must navigate a house that shifts and breathes like a living creature. One by one, they are forced to face twisted visions of their pasts—visions that know their secrets, their guilt, and their pain. And...

A woman's car is rammed on a desolate road. A man is shot dead at point-blank range. For the jury, it should be a clear-cut case of self-defense. Danielle, a young schoolteacher with a clean record and a registered firearm, claims the man she killed was a violent aggressor who threatened her life. The prosecution argues it was an unnecessary execution, painting Danielle as a vigilante. With the nation fiercely divided on the issue, the pressure is on the twelve men and women in the deliberation room to get it right. As they examine the grainy gas station video and listen to the chilling ...

From behind the curtains, Sarah spotted the man coming out of the house, followed by the woman. It would be strange seeing people in the property. She wondered how much it would change their lives. For now, she would bide her time and hopefully get to know them better. She needed to gain their trust.

Best-selling author Britney King returns with an adrenaline-fueled thriller about an unlikely array of characters and their heart-pounding plunge into the dizzying depths of madness. March 2020: Stranded on a remote cruise ship as the pandemic ravages the world, 753 desperate passengers find themselves in a perilous situation. With no hope of docking in sight and dwindling supplies, each must fight their inner demons to survive. Among them are an eclectic mix of people—a father desperately searching for a way to save his daughter's future, an artist running from a broken past, and a ...