Twisted Psychological Thriller

A perfect weekend read for fans of thrillers, horror, and psychological suspense. This collection of psychological horror novellas will keep you looking over your shoulder. Featuring the Amazon Best-Selling The Girl Who Reappeared, Outward, and There is Something in the Sky, along with bonus content. Customer Reviews: “DeLuise has created quite a horrific tragedy, and I can't wait to read the second installment.” “Thrilling, captivating. An amazing story.” “It was absolutely horrifying. Little by little the real story unravels.”

Five contestants have been chosen to compete for ten million dollars on the game show One Lucky Winner. The catch? None of them knows what (or who) to expect, and it will be live streamed all over the world. Completely secluded in an estate in Northern California, with strict instructions not to leave the property and zero contact with the outside world, the competitors start to feel a little too isolated.

A paranoid single mom is forced to confront the unthinkable act she committed as a desperate teenager in this addictive thriller with a social media twist. Maria Weston wants to be friends. But Maria Weston is dead. Isn't she? 1989. When Louise first notices the new girl who has mysteriously transferred late into their senior year, Maria seems to be everything the girls Louise hangs out with aren't. Authentic. Funny. Brash. Within just a few days, Maria and Louise are on their way to becoming fast friends.

A third big collection of horror and suspense stories! Twenty tales of supernatural encounters, alien abductions, vile vampires, shambling zombies, murderous dolls, rampaging beasts, planet-altering disasters, flights to far-off worlds, homicidal collectors, and a few other depraved cannibals, critters, and creatures thrown in for good measure. This edition contains Twisted Tales Volumes 9-12

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.

A novella with the quirkiness of Japanese mysteries and lingering suspense that grows with every page. They barely know each other, but their lives are about to entangle in unexpected ways. Paul, Krishna, Gloria, and Varsha have nothing in common. Only that they have time on their hands to take Spanish language classes and are free for an hour after it to hang around in a café. Over the course of three months, the four grow close to each other, sharing the joys and tribulations of their lives. Paul is lonely after his wife’s death and wanders about the city, collecting plants. Krishna is...

The drive should’ve taken three hours. Four, if he stopped for coffee. Cal Morrin stared out at the two-lane road stretching endlessly before him, the kind that seemed to unravel like old ribbon through the forest. His hands rested loose on the steering wheel, eyes flicking between the trees and the dashboard clock. He was supposed to be at the cabin by now. The cabin. A quiet retreat deep in the woods—no cell service, no meetings, no expectations. He'd booked it on impulse during a sleepless night. A last-ditch attempt to clear the fog in his mind before Monday. Behind him: the city. ...

Hayley was destined to be something she never wanted. Stuck in a relationship that undermines her very sense of self, she runs. Hiding however, comes at a price. A price she pays daily. Getting close to people isn't easy, and maintaining friendships is impossible when you have secrets to keep. But just as Hayley's life begins to take shape, her past comes back to haunt her. Can she remain in the shadows when its the very place the darkness resides? Jesse is a newly promoted Detective Inspector with a lot to prove. With two cases causing him headaches, he decides to do a little undercover ...

Sophie is perfect. She has blonde hair and blue eyes and when she smiles her wide, open, caring smile, her teeth sparkle. Everybody loves her. So would I, except she’s my husband Mike’s best friend, and sometimes they seem a little too close for comfort. This summer, Sophie is renting the grand house next door, bringing over fancy wine, offering to babysit our beautiful three-year-old daughter. It’s nice, actually. She’s smart and funny. Maybe the way she is with Mike–squeezing his arm, tilting her head when she laughs at his jokes–is just how she is with everybody.

A Game That Never Ends. A House That Never Forgets. Four friends return to the house that stole their innocence five years ago, determined to confront the horrors they left behind. But some games never truly end. The moment they step through the door, the game resumes, and this time, the rules have changed. Forced into a deadly version of Truth or Dare, they must navigate a labyrinth of psychological torment, twisted dares, and truths that should have stayed buried. As the house warps around them, feeding on their fears, their only ally is Detective Elias Kennedy—a man who played the game...

Murderous greed. Shambling corpses. Depraved behavior... It's time for more Twisted Tales. From the far reaches of space, all the way back into shadow-filled closets. This volume of terror and suspense stories has you covered. Have you ever wondered what you might do if you stumbled across a stash of hidden loot? Ever imagine what crimes you would commit to keep it all to yourself? Wonder no longer, and read three horrifying examples of "What if?" right here and now. Also included is a second tale from the Vampire Zombie Ghost Club, for any of the less squeamish readers out there.

City coroner Doctor Stacy Lewis just learned that her fiance, Doctor Henry Goldberg, is the prime suspect in a serial murder case. She can’t believe for a moment that the man she loves and trusts more than anything is responsible for killing three women. But one man is convinced. And that’s her ex-boyfriend and the detective on the case, Matt Ensor. Her coworker at the city hospital, the charming ER doctor Henry, swept in quickly to steal her away—something that Matt has never forgiven.

Eye For Her is a jaw-dropping thriller that fans of Gone Girl and Shutter Island won’t be able to put down—featuring a twist you’ll never see coming. A perfect life shattered. A nightmare begins. Abigail Blake seems to have it all: a loving husband, a long-awaited baby, and a thriving career in architecture. But one serene evening at their lakeside vacation cabin, everything changes. As she cradles her infant and waits for her husband Robert to arrive for dinner, he never comes home. That tranquil moment by the lake becomes her last memory of them as a family. When Abigail wakes, ...

A wave of apparent suicides hits a string of seaside resorts, but when a police officer is named as the latest to die, DI Amy Winter suspects there may be more than mere coincidence to these tragic deaths. But what dark motive could cause someone to throw themselves into the cold depths of the North Sea? Someone in the community knows more, but Amy’s questions are met with resistance. A group of mysterious teenagers might hold the key, but why are they so afraid to talk? Meanwhile, after the release from prison of her serial killer mother, Amy is fighting her own demons.

In the pretty, leafy suburb of Ridgeview Pines everyone uses an online message board called The Neighbor List to find out everything that’s happening locally. It makes people feel safe and protected, part of a small and caring community. Jessica Millstone recently moved to the area with her husband and young daughter, and signs up immediately. She loves her warm, inclusive new neighborhood. So when Barbara Draper - who lived two doors down from Jessica and posted on the message board regularly - is found dead, eve

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.

Are all killers spawned from abuse? Some are...After a lifetime of surviving the most horrific abuse imaginable, Eleanor Griffin finds herself slipping deeper into her own personal hell, until the lines of reality begin to blur, and Elle, her alternate personality, emerges. And Elle is out for blood. Fueled by murder, rage, and vengeance, Elle cuts a swath through the men responsible for her torment. But she doesn’t stop there. For there are far too many sadistic monsters walking the Earth, and Elle intends to destroy them.

When Jane Mooney’s violent stepfather, Warren, disappeared, most folks in Maud Bottoms, Arkansas, assumed he got drunk and drowned. After all, the river had claimed its share over the years. When Jane confessed to his murder, she should have gone to jail. That’s what she wanted. But without a body, the police didn’t charge her with the crime. So Jane left for Boston—and took her secrets with her. Twenty-five years later, the river floods and a body surfaces.

Melanie Oak appeared to have the perfect life. Married to her childhood sweetheart, Jacob, the couple live with their beautiful, loving, teenage daughter, Beth, in a pretty village. Nothing can shake her happiness -- until the day that Beth goes missing, and is discovered beaten almost to the point of death, her broken body lying in a freezing creek on the marshes near their home. Consumed with grief, Melanie is determined to find her daughter's attacker. Someone in the village must have seen something. Why won't they talk?

He warned me once. If I ever came back, he’d make sure I never left again. I should’ve listened. Zain Finley was my first love. My biggest mistake. The boy who turned obsession into a religion and made sure I’d never forget the way he broke me. Now I’m back in Magnolia Hills, and he’s waiting—like a shadow that never left. Watching. Hunting. Haunting. He doesn’t ask why I came home. He doesn’t care. He only wants one thing. Me. And this time, he’s not giving me the chance to run. Not without reminding me exactly who I belong to. I tell myself I hate him. That I’m ...