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Silent Night, Dark Desires
Samyra Alexander and Talese Nicole collaborate to deliver an anthology of ten frightening psychological thrillers this season. Each story blends Christmas joy and psychological horror, revealing the dark side of even the most joyful celebrations. For a holiday anthology with a macabre twist, read Silent Night, Dark Desires.
Get a taste of what’s in store:
The Last Christmas Wish ~ Samyra Alexander ~ On Christmas Eve, a woman seeks out a necromancer, desperate for one final connection with her late brother.
The Icicle Kiss ~ Talese Nicole ~ A grieving woman plagued by survivor’s guilt begins seeing her dead boyfriend, leaving her to wonder if he’s real or just a haunting illusion.
A Beautiful Disaster ~ Samyra Alexander ~ A woman’s best friend introduces her to the man of her dreams, but is he too good to be true?
House by the Side of the Road ~ Talese Nicole ~ A boy meets a mysterious girl near his grandmother’s house, but her presence leaves an unsettling feeling lingering in the air.
Snowbound and Sinister ~ Samyra Alexander ~ A snowstorm traps a family together for Christmas, but as the night progresses, a chilling twist reveals a sinister truth that chills the holiday spirit.
I Should Have Worn a Curtain 1
Shaena is struggling with binge eating and has decided to attend Overeaters Anonymous (OA) to address her issues. She is facing other problems as well, but she is not ready to confront them yet. All she knows is that her life is falling apart.
On her way to her first meeting, she meets Mike, a personal trainer who offers her free training and even asks her out. Shaena agrees to follow his diet plan and succeeds in losing weight, making Mike happy. However, when her weight loss comes to a halt, Mike’s true intentions are questioned. Will Shaena find the courage to confront her struggles and stand up for herself, or will she spiral even further out of control?
“I Should Have Worn a Curtain” is a story that delves deep into the mind of a woman as she navigates through her personal battles.
I Should Have Worn a Curtain 2
Shaena has come to terms with her eating disorder and confessed it to herself and her Overeaters Anonymous group. However, her family and friends are oblivious to her bulimia, and she intends to keep it that way. Shaena soon realizes she may have to trust them and share her secret.
Shaena’s, ex-boyfriend, Mike, has resurfaced and is now threatening to reveal her secret, causing her even more distress from the other side of a screen. Additionally, there is turmoil at work, causing upheaval in Shaena’s stable work life. Unless there’s a quick turnaround, she will be dragged back down by the weight of everything.
In I Should Have Worn a Curtain 2, Shaena embarks on a journey to rebuild trust and confront her past and present demons.
Road to Malevolence 1
“Road to Malevolence” is a gripping psychological novel that reveals the hidden truths of a seemingly perfect religious family.
Nine-year-old Janet yearns for more than her monotonous life, which revolves around church activities with her family. Everything changes dramatically when her father, a respected church deacon, displays alarming behavior one Sunday, triggering a series of shocking revelations about his secret life.
Struggling to understand her father’s actions, Janet seeks comfort in her faith. However, when her prayers go unanswered, she awakens a dark side within herself that no one anticipated. Driven by a fierce desire for justice against those who have wronged her—starting with her father—Janet embarks on a perilous journey that will irrevocably alter her and her family’s fate.
Dive into this captivating read that challenges your perceptions and forces you to reconsider everything you thought you knew about the complexities of the human mind.
Road to Malevolence 2
What’s done in the dark will always come to light…
In 1996, Janet Moore is a senior in high school and wants to leave everything behind – her religious mother, the pressure of graduating, and her secrets.
However, the city council’s plan to demolish an old cathedral threatens to reveal her dark secrets. This puts Janet in a difficult situation, as her friends become enemies and she must make life-changing decisions to protect herself. Will Janet be able to save her carefully crafted world, or will it all come crashing down?
Find out in the psychological suspense sequel, Road to Malevolence 2.
Twisted Endings
Get ready for seven thrilling short stories with surprising twists that will keep you hooked.
“Family Meeting” explores why a college student calls her parents for help, as it’s a matter of life and death. In “New Year, New Me… Now What?”, a woman will do anything to become the perfect woman for her crush. “If You’re Reading This Letter” is about a young man who must prove he deserves to die before ending his own life.
“Crappy Grandmammy” follows a devout grandmother’s efforts to guide her family toward God. “He Hurt Me. How Could He?” questions if there are any justifications for a boyfriend to betray and abandon his pregnant partner. “The Motivational Speaker” is about a divorced woman seeking revenge against the inspirational speaker who ruined her marriage. And in “Exposed,” an underpaid pastor risks his life to deliver an important message.
Curious to see how well you can guess, huh? See if you can figure out the plot twists in every story!
Hardened Hearts
Hardened Hearts is a mind-blowing psychological drama that explores how unresolved childhood trauma spills over into the future with dire consequences.
Parrish is moving up in the world: she received the Employee of the Year award at the domestic violence shelter where she works as a manager, and her handsome boyfriend proposed. Her life is drastically different from the lives of the abused families she serves, or so it seems. Parrish can relate to her clients more than she’ll let on.
Dillon is a popular art teacher at the shelter where she works with Parrish. Although Dillon is open about losing a parent to domestic abuse, there’s a secret she’s hiding. One so big that, if discovered, could ruin her friendship with Parrish and destroy Dillon’s work reputation.
Tired of standing by helplessly while domestic violence shatters the lives of those they care about, Parrish and Dillon risk it all when they devise a risky plan to avenge their clients.
The Predator's Prey
Shalima’s rapper boyfriend is putting her and their daughter in harm’s way. She needs a new partner, one who can provide financial stability… even if it means sacrificing passion.
Enter Malik: handsome, and successful, but hiding dark desires behind his perfect facade. He despises gold diggers, but will Shalima become the exception?
Their worlds collide, sparking an intense attraction. But as secrets mount, tragedy looms. Can they overcome their lies, or will their relationship crash and burn? Read now to find out!
The Hostage
Brandy, a food delivery driver, is well-acquainted with loss. Her parents are no longer alive, and her daughter is in foster care. Brandy’s best friend, Zane, is the only person she has left, so she embraces his dream of buying a home for their children. But, when Brandy stops taking her medication, her behavior leads to her and Zane becoming homeless. Without a place to stay, they have to spend their savings on a motel, delaying their dream of owning a home.
To earn back Zane’s trust, Brandy creates a scheme to live with her agoraphobic client. All Brandy and Zane need to do is keep the client captive in her own home. They firmly believe their plan will succeed, and soon they’ll be leaving after living in her house without paying rent.
But strange events unfold as Halloween draws near. Brandy and Zane become victims of harassment and threats. The real question is, who is sending the threats? The client is not the one sending them because Brandy and Zane have her locked in her room. Will they find the mysterious person before the hostage takers become the hostages?