True Drama

What if the man you married vanished for years… and when he came back, you believed him until someone else claimed to be the real husband? In a quiet French village in the 1500s, one of the most baffling and unforgettable court cases in history unfolded. A peasant named Martin Guerre disappeared. Years later, a man claiming to be him returned and was welcomed by his wife, family, and neighbors. For three years, he lived among them, until a shocking accusation forced the village to confront an impossible truth. The Return of Martin Guerre tells the true story of identity stolen and ...

On April 30, 1980, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian embassy on Princes Gate, overlooking Hyde Park in London. There they took 26 hostages, including embassy staff, visitors, and three British citizens. A tense six-day siege ensued as millions gathered around screens across the country to witness the longest news flash in British television history, in which police negotiators and psychiatrists sought a bloodless end to the standoff, while the SAS – hitherto an organisation shrouded in secrecy – laid plans for a daring rescue mission: Operation Nimrod.

A gripping journey of a mother's relentless pursuit through danger and deceit to reclaim her missing son. In a gripping tale of courage and desperation, Annabelle's world spirals when her son Fergus is abducted. Teaming up with her husband Benny and best friend Barb, she embarks on a relentless quest for clues. Facing uncooperative local police, they turn to the FBI, uncovering chilling ties to Annabelle's past and a kidnapper driven by vengeance. With time against them, Annabelle forms an unlikely alliance with a mob boss, both united in a single mission. This intense story captures the ...

Fifteen years ago, Chelsea was convicted for the murder of her university roommate, Isabella. Now, she’s being released early, and she just has one thing on her mind – clearing her name. Chelsea has always maintained that she was wrongfully accused. Now’s her chance to prove her innocence, once and for all. But as Chelsea starts digging into the past, new details – and suspects – start coming to light. And the closer Chelsea gets to the truth, the more dangerous things become.

PTSD (Crime Chronicles) is a collection of true crime stories based on actual events. As you read each of the stories you will feel as though you were right there with the officer getting a behind the scenes view of how the officer felt during that time. These stories linger on with the officers long past the time of the incident. See and feel how officers deal with it.

Oh, Son, I can feel your heartbeat when I’m lying in my bed, too many memories going around in my head. I can see you in my dreams, holding me, protecting me. You would text me every day, “I love you, Momma, it’s going to be alright.” MY BELOVED SON WHY DID YOU HAVE TO GO? MY PRECIOUS SON WHY DID YOU HAVE TO LEAVE ME ALL ALONE? When you think life is calm, a storm comes to wipe away your hopes and dreams. My son, Rudy Andalon passed away on March 14, 2017. He was the love of my life; I carried for 9 months–280 days, 40 weeks, and raised him to be an amazing young man. There is no ...

Whenever someone asks me what the most memorable tour was during my 15 years as a tour operator and tour guide, I never hesitate to say – this one – THE FLINDERS AND BIRDSVILLE TOUR. When I look back on it, I often wonder how we got away with it. This is a true story of a group of Kiwi Seniors on a bus trip through Outback Australia in 2008. The travelers survived, sadly the bus did not.

"But We Love Each Other" is a compelling collection of interconnected short stories that dive into the complexities of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Set against a gritty urban backdrop, this series follows the lives of unforgettable characters caught in the push and pull of relationships that challenge their beliefs and test their limits. From heart-wrenching confrontations to bittersweet reconciliations, each tale explores the raw emotions and powerful dynamics of those who love fiercely, even when the odds are against them. Perfect for readers who crave drama, tension, and the undeniable ...

Heart-pounding Fear. Chilling Anguish. Heartbreak. Priceless Love. The Ultimate Sacrifice. All in less than a minute. Sometimes precious moments is all there is. Between one heartbeat and the next, Susa is plunged into a devastating nightmare, wounded and broken, yet desperate hope filled her heart and soul. Nothing in her life had ever prepared her for this. Adam Manning arrives at a crime scene and quickly sees that not everything is as it seems. Unknown to the town’s small police force, neither is he. If you enjoy clean mystery romance and inspirational women’s fiction filled with ...

Not all scars show Some wounds take time Clint This is my mountain. I grew up on Knotty Wood Ridge So when I had to walk away from my life as an Army Ranger, there was only one place to go— Home. The mountains of Colorado are wild and untamed. So is Chloe. I’ve never met anyone like the curvy brunette. As innocent and resolved as the wildflowers she’s determined to document. I came to the ridge to be alone. But I can’t hide from her. Welcome to Knotty Wood Ridge, Reader! Chloe is a nature photographer in search of an untamed mountain of a man. Clint is wild, free, and big enough to ...

What do we see when we watch reality television? Sociologist and TV lover Danielle J. Lindemann takes a long, hard look in the “funhouse mirror” of this genre, from countless rose ceremonies on The Bachelor to the White House and more (so much more!). Beginning with the first episodes of The Real World, reality TV has not only remade our entertainment and cultural landscape—it also uniquely refracts our everyday experiences and social topography.

Being a chef in the highly competitive food truck scene of Bluebell Falls means I don’t have much time for romance. But try telling that to my mom. With my sister’s wedding around the corner, she’s on a mission to set me up with every eligible bachelor she can find. The solution? A fake boyfriend. (Where can I find one of those anyway?) When Chase Martin, my too-hot-for-the-kitchen boss, volunteers to be my date, I can't say no. He'll be at the wedding anyway, and pretending to be in a relationship with him for a weekend is better than enduring Mom’s matchmaking marathon. It’s ...

When Sasha’s son Simon vanishes, she teams up with Beth, a former FBI agent, to find him. Their investigation leads them to Tyler, a mysterious newcomer whose guarded behavior only deepens their suspicions. As they uncover a chilling pattern of boys aged 7 to 9 disappearing every December within a 100-mile radius, they also unravel the town’s tangled web of secrets and deception. In this tight-knit community, friends and neighbors harbor hidden motives and dark pasts, where trust becomes a luxury Sasha can't afford.

The shocking conclusion to the critically acclaimed Chronicles saga. This is a story based on true events that span over the course of 10+ years. Join Morris on this incredible journey as he struggles to shake off a very extreme case of CBD (Chronic B**tch Dependency.

Can Matt forgive the man who broke his heart and learn to trust him again, or has he already given him too many chances? Matt Jacobs has had a very bad day. First his boiler breaks down in the middle of his shower then he learns his beloved cat would rather live with his crotchety old neighbor. But while he’s in work, at a job he hates, a phone call from the hospital gives Matt the worst news of all—his father has just passed away. When the man he’s been ‘dating’ for the past five months tells him he’s getting married to a woman, Matt doesn’t know if he can take any more bad ...

Working at a little shop on Main Street in a small town is exactly the break that executive Merry Anna Foster needs following her divorce. She’s made a bet with her ex-husband that she can live on the amount of money she’s giving him in alimony. If she can do it, then Kevin will have to stop complaining and leave her alone. But after three months of this new life, will she even want to leave Antler Creek?

Return to Cedar Hill, the first of the Hills of Burlington series, is the story of six contemporary women, family and friends of different generations yet drawn together at a time when they are all at a crossroads in their lives…and searching for something they’ve not yet found.In search of something she can’t quite put a name to Mary Lane returns to the place her family has called home for almost two hundred years. Some would say she was looking for a new beginning, and others who thought they knew her well would insist she was starting over. All that mattered to Mary was that she ...

In 1893 St. Louis, the dead were speaking, and one man held the key to the other side. Known across the country as The Great Life Reader, Jules Wallae claimed to have a gift.. Through spirit cabinets, ghostly voices, and messages from the beyond, Jules brought comfort to the grieving and left audiences spellbound. In an era when spiritualism flourished and death felt closer than ever, his abilities drew both believers and skeptics to his door. When renowned professor Alexander Tyndall arrived in St. Louis, he issued Jules a public challenge: a séance before a packed house at the Hagan ...

I loved living in Newton. In my short life, I had moved eleven times and I finally felt like I fit in. Then the worst thing happened. My father said we were moving again. I was very mad and extremely unhappy. They were moving to a small town in Ohio. I gave up friends, sports, music and the best boyfriend a girl could have. I knew I would hate it but I had to adapt. This move would have the biggest impact on my life. “Still Standing” shows the many trials and tribulations I went through, while transitioning from a teenager to an adult, starting from the move to Ohio. The boyfriends, ...

In the quiet, close-knit town of Lake Redding, a sudden abduction shatters the community's calm. When seven-year-old Lacy Peters vanishes, her teenage cousin Blakely is left haunted by secrets that everyone in town seems to be hiding. As Blakely digs deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a web of lies that could unravel the town’s reputation and bring a long-buried truth to light. In a race against time, Blakely must piece together the clues before Lacy’s fate is sealed forever.