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Everyone has secrets. But not everyone’s secrets are life-altering. And not everyone keeps their secrets from the ones closest to them. Still reeling from her breakup with Kyle, Susan is shocked to learn what he has been hiding from her. In a relationship, people aren’t supposed to hide things from one another, and this secret is big. Susan is determined to continue her life without Kyle. She has a daughter to take care of, plenty of friends and family members to lean on, and a steady job. She tells herself that she has already made a decision: a life with someone who can’t be honest ...

This is the story of the O'Neill family from Lawrence, Kansas. Jim, a 45 year- old man with two children; Jay, 13 and Adrianna 11. The kids are out of school for summer vacation. They are setting out by car to find the ancestral home of Jim's grandfather, who lived in Sterling, Illinois. A diary which was found in Jim's grandfather's house in Lawrence, revealed that there was a treasure to be found on the property of the Sterling homestead. The treasure can be found by solving riddles and clues. Jim's wife died in a terrible car crash a year and a half ago. One month before the accident, ...

Danny Larson has weird dreams. Pretty normal for a human, except Danny’s dreams are coming true and nothing will prepare him or anyone else for what’s coming. Crisis doesn’t cover the imploding nature of the financial disaster that’s coming for everyone and anyone who uses money, the soon-to-be worthless paper that just about everyone on earth relies on to transact business. From buying groceries, cars, and houses to daily survival, money will become nothing but burnable material in a world that isn’t nearly ready for a collapse. When Danny notices his colleagues starting to act ...

Beyond the scenes of the public view, the world is a far darker place than most people realize. Even with the media closely following the Cabot Killings, people don’t really understand the true evil behind the boldened titles until they step onto a crime scene for themselves. For Jay Hilander, the world’s evil is placed on constant display. As an FBI agent and investigator, Jay goes undercover to the mysterious Longthorne Resort—the infamous place that connects all the serial killer’s victims and boasts alleged ghost-sightings on its grounds. But the only hauntings Jay has ever ...

Nothing in life is free. In fact, sometimes you pay with your life… The death of her estranged ex-husband was tragic, but Tessa thought she’d uncovered the silver lining. She was going to be financially stable, a homeowner and it brought her together with the handsome builder down the road. A strange encounter and more discoveries are making Tessa’s stay in her beloved beach cottage nearly unbearable. David’s life and career were more complicated and dangerous than she ever would have guessed. All she wants is a quiet, normal life. With Chris by her side, she struggles to find ...

If you think you’ve got it all figured out, would you be able to sense the danger coming for you? Nothing is as it seems in this small rural town in Pennsylvania. Everyone has something to hide, and keeping secrets is becoming deadly. Addie just started high school when she found the love of her life, Brett, seemingly out of thin air. A college student, he is much older than her, so she keeps him as her little secret. He understands her better than her friends and helps her decide on the life she wants to live. With a mom that lost her job and seems to only be spiraling downwards and a ...

Do you believe in destiny? Do you believe in fate? Destiny and fate are what most people believe shapes their lives. Peter Lodge certainly wasn't like most people. He was wealthy, powerful, and in control. Unfortunately, one night changed everything for him. When he finally had a new beginning, and a chance at a fresh start, he was about to lose it all again. After leaving his life of luxury for a quaint, private life, Peter Lodge met someone who knew nothing of his past. Brenda came into his life and gave him hope for his future. When Brenda walked out of his life, he thought that ...

Have you ever been blindsided with beauty? Neither had Dallin Evans, well that was until this Summer. Dallin had experienced the unimaginable in the last year and was looking forward to a summer with an adventure where nothing could possibly go wrong. He had his gorgeous girlfriend, a thriving business with his brother, and infinite possibilities after high school. Dallin Evans, a senior at Rigby High, fell in love with Taylor Fern the moment he saw her. Dallin and Taylor plan to spend the Summer managing the grand opening of a water slide, Dragon’s Tail. The first month was a success, ...

At every turn, there’s no one Jay can trust. Anyone could be a killer in disguise. Trapped in the middle of nowhere, without power or signal, at The Longthorne Resort, Jay and her team must find a way to escape. The ghosts are already there, and they’re not so eager to let their guests leave. After an anonymous call comes through, and the ghosts begin to appear from every corner, the blood starts to shed, and fire breaks loose. Jay gradually gains a better understanding of what she’s up against as she nears closer and closer to unmasking the killer. As hope begins to fade, Jay wonders...

When you’re not sure whom to trust, should you put your trust in strangers? From a small town in Pennsylvania to a bustling city in New York, secrets and danger follow no matter where you look. Nora Lawrence has tried to keep her two kids out of danger since returning back to her hometown. But when she gets held up at gunpoint, and stalked by someone dangerous, she decides it’s time to put her life in her own hands. Leo, a handsome state trooper from Nora’s past, tries to help her. But Nora isn’t good at being taken care of, so she rejects his help. When their past romance ...

With Thanksgiving Break over and the love of his life fitting in perfectly with his family, Austin Evans is a happy man as he returns to college. After a few rough years, everything seems to finally be settling in and it couldn’t be better. Now that Jessi knows and accepts all of the dark secrets of his past, he feels like a whole new person. He’s ready for whatever the new semester can throw his way… or at least he thought he was. After learning the truth about Jessi, will Austin be able to keep the forward momentum of life moving? Or will the cracks from his own past be too much and...

Dr. Miles Cole and Alexandria Rizzo find themselves deep in a cave on Cuba’s coast. The obelisk they found at the dig site earlier is illuminating the cave, revealing to the duo that they are actually in a man-made structure, an ancient temple. They float through the temple channel into a circular room with several openings leading to new hallways with inscriptions on the ceiling. Alexandria uses her background in cryptology to try to decipher which opening they should explore. Once they make their choice and are inside the selected hallway, the water picks up speed enough speed to make ...

Can a hometown with a harmful past actually try to kill you? In this rural town in Pennsylvania, quiet trouble lingers everywhere. Just when you think you have a handle on things, the twists and turns keep on coming. Nora Lawrence, a single mother of two, returned to her hometown to visit a relative in the hospital. But when she and her kids get held up at gunpoint, she starts to think that there is more going on in this town than she could have ever thought. Dealing with the emotional damage of almost getting shot, and having to also see her toxic family, Nora starts to become unwound. But...

Moving back home after a tragedy isn’t usually the best way to find romance. When Susan Willis comes to stay with her wealthy sister in her old hometown in Florida, her goal is to get a job and get out as soon as possible. Having spent the past few years living in Idaho, she is not one for sunning on tropical beaches, and she doesn’t even like to swim. Susan has a seven-year-old daughter to support, and after the sudden death of her husband, Daniel, everything seems to be going downhill. Romance is the last thing on her mind. Much to her surprise, a man named Kyle comes into her life ...

Can Peter and Megan find the killer before he finds them... In Hinton, West Virginia, the small community has been rocked by a murderer on the loose. As the residents face a time crunch, they must continue their search for the man that murdered Megan’s family and attempted to take her life as well. Peter, the local sheriff, is back again to help Megan find the man that’s after her. The search grows tougher as his feelings grow for the woman he swore to protect. Will their love get in the way of his search for justice and Megan’s safety? Rejoin Megan and Peter as they continue to walk ...

Will the killer make a second attempt on Megan’s life? In Hinton, West Virginia, the small community has been rocked by a possible double homicide and a killer on the loose. At the same time, June and Mabel continue to push forward in the toughest of situations. Peter, the local sheriff, is baffled by the case as he goes deeper and deeper into the history of a family. The simple house fire that killed a normal couple devastates him. He searches for answers and justice for their daughter Megan but soon becomes one of the hunted himself. Rejoin Megan and Peter as they continue to walk ...

Will a runaway youth be able to prove himself in time to save a beautiful widow’s ranch? Life is slow and steady on the ranches of Utah. Days are spent working hard; nights are spent preparing for the next day’s work. When the only thing breaking up the monotony is the potential for love, the stakes are high. Ryan Woods left his home in Spain abruptly to work on a ranch and prove himself to his mother. He found work he loved, and soon, a woman he loved: a recently widowed neighbor, Tina Bartley. After falling into drama after drama with his family, he wants to now prove himself a man to...

Knowing the killer’s identity isn’t enough. Will they finally get the answers they’ve been searching for? In Hinton, West Virginia, the small community has been rocked by a murder and a killer on the loose. As they finally find out the killer’s identity, he comes after them again. Why has he been targeting Megan and her family? Peter, the local sheriff, and Megan must now escape death for the third time. The decisions grow tougher as Peter’s feelings grow for the woman he swore to protect. His detective instincts are leading him, but is it Megan’s turn to save them? What are ...

Did Peter and Megan finally find the killer’s identity? After searching through multiple suspects, Peter and Megan finally think they have found whom they were looking for. As their connection grows stronger, will they be able to keep their feelings at bay as they finally get the man they’ve been looking for? June and Mabel are so close to finally being free of the Walker’s and their torment. After several different houses of torment and anguish, they finally have the chance to be free, with Elliot’s help. However, that all gets turned upside down when they receive a source of help ...

As the shattered pieces of Aimee Cooper’s life continue to fall into their unexpected places, everything she thought she knew turns out to be wrong. With Theo firmly by her side, and her future looking brighter than ever before, Aimee feels as though she can conquer whatever the world can throw at them. She’s ready and excited to take the next step, until her dad’s health unexpectedly plummets and she’s once again standing at a crossroads of faith and fantasy. Her dream continues its monotonous loop, starting and stopping in the same place. She’s grown accustomed to it now and ...