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Hope Killed Him: Main Street’s Secret
Hope was supposed to save us—until it killed the only man who ever cared. When Dawson finds Dr. Grant dead in the small-town clinic he once called home, he’s thrust into a storm of suspicion, secrets, and impossible choices. With his son gone, neighbors whispering, and a ruthless developer circling Main Street, Dawson must decide: will he protect the doctor who gave his family a second chance, or let grief and guilt tear the town apart? As mysterious money surfaces and old wounds reopen, every kindness is shadowed by a threat. Who stands to gain from tragedy—and what is Dawson willing to lose to protect what remains? When hope turns deadly, can one broken man hold a community together, or will the truth destroy them all?
I Brought Him Home to Die
In Silver Hollow, love is a death sentence—and family comes at a steep price. When Savannah’s mother threatens to sacrifice her frail younger brother in a centuries-old ritual, Savannah’s only hope is to bring home a boyfriend as an offering. But the perfect guy—golden, charming Caleb—harbors secrets of his own, and Savannah’s longing for escape collides with her loyalty to a town ruled by women and haunted by blood. Betrayal, manipulation, and the hunger of the valley threaten to consume them both. Will Savannah become the next victim of Silver Hollow’s curse, or will she turn the ritual’s power to her own ends? When the pack calls, someone must pay—who will survive the Harvest Festival?
I Died, He Made Me a Legend
Death was supposed to be Savannah's escape, but it only made her a legend. When she begged Caleb Monroe to toss her body in Maple Creek—no clothes, no fuss—she never imagined she'd return as the wolf in a patchwork jacket, saving the town that once mourned her. Now, Maple Heights whispers about miracles and spirits, while Caleb—now mayor—faces a flood, a political trap, and the haunting memory of the girl he lost. As Savannah navigates a world split between the living and the wild, secrets threaten to unravel: a staged death, a love that won't let go, and a rival determined to claim both the mayor and his fate. With every rescue, every moonlit secret, Savannah is pulled closer to the truth—can she ever truly leave, or is she destined to save the man who buried her? When the floodwaters rise and hearts collide, who will be left standing on the riverbank?
He Stole My Moon-Silk, Now I’m His
He stole my moon-silk and my freedom in a single heartbeat—now I’m the werewolf girl trapped in a human’s world, paraded through a small town that treats wives like livestock and magic like a sideshow. Jake Miller thinks I’ll marry him just because he caught me at my weakest, but I’ve got other plans—if I can weave a wedding robe before he breaks my spirit, I might just get my moon-silk back and run. But when a crisis forces the whole town to demand a miracle, I’m faced with an impossible choice: save strangers who treat me like a prize, or risk everything for one chance at freedom. Will I become their legend—or break every rule to escape? The moon is watching, and time is running out.
I Was Traded for My Sister’s Groom
Tessa was forced to marry her sister’s fiancé after a scandalous runaway bride drama—only to spend three years as the substitute wife, invisible in her own home. Betrayed by her family and haunted by the man she could never truly have, she finally escapes, vowing never to look back. But when she returns for her sister’s wedding, her ex-husband’s jealousy and a new, possessive lover ignite a war of hearts and secrets the whole town is dying to watch unravel.
I Bought My Daughter’s Freedom
Justice wears a broken face—and sometimes, a father’s silence. When Lauren is brutalized and nearly lost to despair, her adoptive dad—a mute, battered short-order cook—swears revenge. Haunted by grief, he hunts her attackers through the shadows of Main Street, facing a town that’s too scared to help and a past scarred by betrayal. But as the truth about Lauren’s childhood—and the price paid to save her—comes to light, a new threat emerges: a local crime boss with ties to Lauren’s pain and a hunger for power. When a stolen heirloom becomes the key to vengeance, the father’s plan erupts into violence, forcing him to risk everything for justice. How far will a parent go to protect the child they chose—and what will he become when there’s nothing left to lose?
She Married Me to Steal My Life
Love was supposed to save Marcus Franklin—until his wife, Savannah Brooks, died gasping in their bedroom, leaving only whispers and suspicion behind. In a town that’s always watched from behind closed blinds, Marcus becomes both a grieving husband and the prime suspect in a case where the victim’s sins are as notorious as her beauty. Each secret Savannah kept—her past marriages, her mysterious motives, and a shocking connection to a dying man—threatens to pull Marcus deeper into a web he never saw coming. As accusations fly and buried truths claw their way to the surface, Marcus is forced to question everything: Was he ever truly loved, or just the next name on Savannah’s list? When every memory is a clue, and every friend could be a foe, how do you prove your innocence—or survive the truth? Who really signed Marcus’s death warrant: his wife, or his own desperate heart?
I Died Hating Him—Now I Love Him
Death gave me clarity, but a second chance gave me courage. When I awoke in my old life, I discovered my quiet, patient husband Shane was anything but simple—his love ran deeper and darker than I ever knew. Now back at the night that changed everything, I’m haunted by regrets and faced with a choice: repeat my mistakes or fight for the man I once overlooked. Family pressure, small-town whispers, and old wounds threaten to pull us apart, but this time, I’m determined to make him see how much he matters. Can I rewrite our story before fate repeats itself—or will my confession arrive too late for us both?
The Apartment That Wouldn’t Let Go
Night after night, three broken women haunt my dreams—one in a blood-red dress, another in a crimson suit, and a third whose face I can never see. When I finally confront the building’s drunken landlord, he reveals just enough to send me down a rabbit hole: murder, betrayal, and a cover-up that ruined lives. But the woman who died in my apartment isn’t the only ghost with unfinished business. As a legal affairs reporter, I dig into records and interrogate the town’s secrets—only to realize the nightmares are warnings, and I’m the only one who can set these souls free. What if the truth about Silver Hollow is darker than anyone imagines—and someone still wants it buried? Who are the other women haunting my bed, and what really happened in this cursed building?
Jealousy Runs Wild in Silver Hollow
Love can turn you into a monster—or make you face one in the flesh. When hard-luck Hank Maddox stumbles home from the Silver Hollow harvest fair, he finds his beloved Lila vanished without a trace. His frantic search leads him to a midnight chapel, a confrontation with a supernatural predator, and a rescue by Sylvia—a mysterious woman with secrets as wild as the hills. But safety in Sylvia’s log cabin brings its own dangers: as winter closes in, jealousy simmers, loyalty is tested, and lines blur between love and possession. When Lila discovers a ritual that could bind Hank forever, she risks everything to keep him from slipping away—no matter the cost. In a world where mortals and monsters walk side by side, who can you trust when the snow finally melts? Will love survive the secrets hiding in the woods—or be devoured by them?
He Dared Me to Forget Him
Loving my stepbrother was never supposed to ruin my life—until he turned my secret into small-town gossip and paraded his new girlfriend in front of everyone, daring me to break. Humiliated at every family dinner, Faye is forced to call her rival 'sister-in-law' and face Sam’s cruel indifference, even as old wounds and dark secrets bubble beneath the surface. When a violent confrontation sends her plunging into icy water, Faye wakes up in the hospital with her memory wiped clean—her forbidden feelings erased, but her enemies and tangled loyalties still waiting. Will forgetting the past set her free, or trap her in a new game of love and betrayal she can’t remember how to survive? When your heart resets, who do you become—and who will fight for you when you can’t fight for yourself?
I Married the Monster She Feared
Love, betrayal, and vengeance collide in a small town where everyone thinks they know the truth. Natalie seduced a married man, but what no one knows is that his wife paid her to do it—desperate to escape a monster. But when the plan spirals, Natalie finds herself married to Ethan, a man with a violent past, a family that covers for him, and a legacy of secrets no one dares confront. Now, with her own history of pain and a master plan years in the making, Natalie is ready to turn the tables. But as old wounds bleed into new battles, who will survive this game of obsession and revenge? When the hunter becomes the prey, can Natalie outplay the monster she married—or will she lose herself in the process?
I Was Maple Heights’ Beauty—But He Saw Through Me
Sometimes, the most beautiful girl in town is the loneliest—especially when love, politics, and small-town gossip threaten to steal her happy ending. Savannah Whitaker has always been Maple Heights’ golden girl, but when her engagement is shattered and her heart is drawn to the one boy who sees through her perfect image, she’s forced to choose: family duty or her own impossible dreams? As secrets unravel, rivalries ignite, and the mayoral race turns deadly, Savannah’s world teeters on the edge of scandal and heartbreak. But with a song in her soul and a rival-turned-suitor at her door, can she rewrite her own fairy tale before it’s too late? Or will she always be just a pawn in someone else’s game? One last confession could change everything…
He Broke Her—She Took Everything
She stood on the roof, the whole town watching—her husband with another woman, her in-laws wishing her dead, her best friend racing to save her. Autumn Reed’s life in Maple Heights was a nightmare in slow motion, every Thanksgiving a fresh bruise. But this year, Savannah is back—and when Autumn’s desperation hits the edge, the town’s secrets come tumbling down. Betrayed by family, abandoned by love, Autumn faces a cruel ultimatum: break, or fight back. With the help of an old friend and a new ally, she’s about to turn the tables on the man who ruined her. Can Autumn survive the fallout and claim a life of her own—or will Maple Heights swallow her whole?
Heirless: The Catfish Queen's Revenge
Revenge isn't always loud—sometimes it simmers. When a six-fingered woman loses her adopted daughter to the ruthless Whitaker dynasty, she finds her child dead and discarded, fueling a vendetta that cuts deeper than any blade. Armed with nothing but grit and a food cart, she charms the town—and the powerful Harrison Whitaker—into letting her inside their fortress of secrets. But beneath every flirtation and every perfectly sliced fish lies a hidden agenda: to make the Whitakers pay for every stolen life and broken promise. As the mansion fractures under her rising influence, and forbidden alliances threaten to explode, one question remains: when the past is weaponized, can any of them survive the reckoning to come?
My Dad’s Last Big Con
Death, deception, and fifty grand—what could go wrong? Ellie’s father is a legendary con artist posing as a psychic in rural Ohio, but when a desperate father offers a life-changing sum to find his missing son, the stakes spiral out of control. As the ritual begins, buried secrets, family curses, and a town’s collective fear all come to light. Ellie must decide: is her father really just a hustler, or is there something supernatural at play in Miller Hollow? When belief turns dangerous and every lie feels like a lifeline, can they escape with more than just their payday—or will the truth bury them both?
I Died Once—Now I’ll Save Us Both
Death wasn’t my ending—it was my reset button. Ten years after tragedy and betrayal, I woke up in my teenage body, the weight of heartbreak and regret pressing down like a second skin. My mother still sees me as a burden, my small town still suffocates dreams, and the boy I loved—Logan—doesn’t know I’m the reason he died. But this time, I won’t let anyone decide my fate. I’ll claw my way out of Maple Heights, expose every secret, and fight for the future I lost—no matter who tries to drag me down. When the shadows of my past life come hunting and my killer returns with a smile, I have one shot to rewrite everything. Can I save us both—or will history repeat, even with a second chance?
He Humiliated My Sister—So I Fought Back
Some traditions are meant to bind families—but at my sister’s wedding, they threatened to destroy us. When a humiliating ritual turns her big day into a nightmare, I refuse to stand by. The more I fight for her dignity, the deeper we get tangled in a web of old grudges, cruel games, and a community that protects its own—even at the cost of happiness. Every line I cross exposes darker secrets and forces impossible choices: loyalty or freedom, family or self-respect. When the last taboo is demanded, will I have the strength to shatter the cycle—or will we be the next victims of a legacy that refuses to die? How far would you go to protect the ones you love—when the whole town turns against you?
I Was Her Backup Plan Twice
Love doesn’t always save you—sometimes it ruins you. I gave everything to Savannah, the girl the town called a charity case, believing my devotion would win her heart. But after decades of sacrifice, I died only to learn I was never her true love—nor the father of the daughter I’d raised. Fate gives me a brutal second chance: I wake up in the past, staring at the girl who shattered me, determined not to play the fool twice. This time, I cut the strings and chase a future with the one woman who ever truly saw me. But Savannah isn’t done rewriting the past—and her desperation threatens to drag me back into the heartbreak I barely survived. Can I finally break free from her grip, or am I doomed to repeat the tragedy all over again?
I’m Just the Shopkeeper—But I Won’t Let Her Break
Some stories unfold behind a counter, where the scent of lavender masks heartbreak and the real drama plays out in whispered arguments and silent tears. In Maple & Fern Gifts, the shopkeeper is just a background character—or so she thinks—until Lexi Morales, the town’s 'troublemaker,' stumbles in with secrets hidden beneath a battered beanie. Between on-screen social commentary only she can see and the sharp ache of old wounds, the shopkeeper’s small acts of kindness ripple outwards: soothing public humiliation, patching up uneven hair, and offering quiet dignity where none is given at home. But when a humiliating scandal sends Lexi running into the night, the shopkeeper must decide if she’ll stay on the sidelines—or step into the story herself. What happens when the side character refuses to let a girl disappear? And can quiet kindness rewrite the script everyone else is determined to follow?
Divorced from the Golden Boy
She was the family’s lost daughter, returned but never truly welcomed. He was Maple Heights’ untouchable golden boy—her ex-husband, his name whispered with awe and envy. When Elena Monroe is forced into humiliating blind dates and outshined by her perfect sister, she buries the secret that could destroy them all: the divorce papers between her and Adrian Blackwell, still hidden in her drawer. But as family alliances tighten and the town’s most elite gather for a glittering banquet, rumors swirl—Adrian’s past isn’t as spotless as everyone thinks. When a single, reckless shout outs Elena as the Blackwell family’s former “sis-in-law,” the spotlight lands on her at last. Will she step forward and reclaim her place—or be forced out once and for all? In a world where bloodlines mean everything, how far will she go to rewrite her fate?
Blood Moon Bride: The Night Hollow Creek Died
A wedding under a blood-red moon should have brought fortune to Hollow Creek, but instead, it summoned a nightmare. When the powerful Whitlock family kidnaps a stranger for a twisted ghost marriage, the entire town turns a blind eye—until the woman's desperate husband crashes the feast, exposing their sins. As violence erupts and a storm gathers, an ancient power is unleashed, forcing the guilty to their knees and threatening to destroy everyone. In a town where secrets fester and tradition masks evil, one child watches as revenge, magic, and terror collide. Will anyone survive the night, or is Hollow Creek doomed to pay for its silence? What price will be demanded when the veil is finally lifted?
I Became the Rose Girl to Survive
Trouble blooms wherever a girl is born with a rose-shaped birthmark—or so the legend whispers through Maple Heights. When the Governor’s wife launches a ruthless hunt for the so-called Rose Girl, Lila, a chorus girl haunted by her own scars, is forced to choose: hide and risk everything, or become the decoy that saves another. As secrets unravel and power shifts, Lila’s forbidden love for Harrison Drake—heir to the mansion and promised to someone else—pulls her deeper into a web of betrayal, sacrifice, and dangerous bargains. But the closer she gets to the mansion’s dark heart, the harder it becomes to tell friend from foe, or love from survival. When the only way out is to become the very curse everyone fears, how far will Lila go to change her fate? Will she lose herself, or will the Rose Girl prophecy claim yet another victim?
Married the Werewolf, Hated the Script
Trouble is my middle name—and marrying my childhood crush was supposed to save my family, not drop me into a scandalous soap opera. In exile, I’m forced to play the dutiful wife to Eli, the rough-edged boy next door turned werewolf heartthrob, all while a peanut gallery of invisible voices heckles my every move. There’s another girl, a bitter matriarch, and secrets that could ruin me if I slip. My wild streak draws me into forbidden territory, and one reckless night shatters every rule. Now the town’s watching for my next mistake, and even Eli’s loyalty might not be enough to protect me. Will I carve out my own happy ending—or am I just the villain in someone else’s love story?
I Came Back—This Time, I’ll Fight Her
Death was just the beginning of my mother’s cruelty. When I died unloved and penniless, she erased my family and handed our home to my brother’s wife. But fate—or something darker—sent me back to the very day she moved in, with all my memories and rage intact. This time, I refuse to be the obedient son who loses everything. As my wife and daughter face her wrath, I discover I’m not the only one who remembers our old life—and together, we plot to save what’s left of our family. But my mother’s venom runs deep, and in a small town, one wrong move can ruin you forever. Can I protect the people I love, or will the past repeat itself with even worse consequences?
Last Catch: I Survived the Angler Killer
‘People make the best bait.’ That’s what the killer said, and now Marty—the last victim to make it out alive—can’t shake those words. In a small Midwestern town where fishing is life, a string of disappearances has shattered the peace, turning anglers into prey and friends into suspects. As fear infects every riverbank and diner booth, Marty finds himself caught between suspicion and survival, desperate for answers while old bonds are tested and secrets surface. When even the sheriff is out of leads, and the group chat whispers, ‘What if the killer is one of us?’, Marty must risk everything to uncover the truth before someone else vanishes. But with every line cast and every trust betrayed, the real question is—will he catch the killer, or become the bait once again? Who’s really hiding behind the next big catch—and what happens when the hunter becomes the hunted?
Married My Enemy, Fooled the World
I made my childhood sweetheart a cripple—and he made me a fool. Our families forced us into marriage, believing two broken halves might make a whole. But at the altar, our secrets tumbled out: neither of us is what we seem. Now, with the town gossiping, jealous exes circling, and political games threatening to tear us apart, every day feels like a dare—can a fool and a cripple outwit the world and each other? When his powerful ex-fiancée reappears and my own heart wavers, I must choose: fight for the love I never thought I’d have, or set him free to chase the life he lost. Is our marriage just a patchwork of lies—or the only place we’ve ever truly belonged?
She Stole My Town, I Took Her Crown
Betrayed by the people he saved, Ethan discovers he can see snarky, prophetic comments floating above his neighbors’ heads—exposing every secret, lie, and backroom deal in Maple Heights. When he’s framed for skimming redevelopment money, the town turns on him, and his girlfriend Savannah seizes her shot at power by becoming the new ‘heroine.’ But Ethan holds a trump card: a life-changing deal that could turn the entire town into millionaires—if only they hadn’t stabbed him in the back. With a ruthless real estate mogul closing in and his loyalty tested to the breaking point, Ethan must decide: fight for the people who betrayed him, or walk away forever and let them face the fallout? When trust is shattered and ambition rules, who will have the last laugh?
I Saw My Own Body at His Funeral
You never expect to find your own corpse at a funeral—unless you clear haunted houses for a living. When Aaron returns to his small hometown to help Travis, his childhood friend, a stormy homecoming turns into a waking nightmare: a funeral guest list with no answers, a body that wears Aaron’s face, and a family caught in the grip of something older than grief. As darkness creeps through crumbling rooms and old wounds, Travis’s wife begins to change at night, and Aaron’s only clue is a blood-soaked relic buried in the yard. With every rule of the trade broken and the line between living and dead blurring, Aaron must uncover the secret that links his own fate to the haunting—or risk losing himself forever. What happens when the ghost you’re chasing is you?
She Vanished—But Her Double Remains
You can vanish in Maple Heights, but your secrets never leave. When Nick’s fiancée Savannah disappears without a trace, his world collapses—until a year later, when he spots her double on a crowded street. Desperate for answers, Nick is drawn into the town’s dark underbelly, chasing ghosts and confronting Cassie Monroe, the enigmatic lookalike with secrets of her own. Each clue leads deeper into a web of obsession, deception, and betrayal—where every ally might be a threat, and every answer comes with a price. As Nick pays for the truth with everything he has, he’s forced to question: how many have come searching before him, and why do they all end up gone? In Maple Heights, loving the wrong person can cost you more than your heart—will Nick escape, or become the next unsolved mystery?
I Was Her Ghost—She Took My Life
She died the year a stranger stole her life. Now, trapped between worlds, Autumn Lane watches as Savannah—her body’s new tenant—transforms a notorious house of shame into a beacon of hope, catching the eye of the most dangerous man in town. But ambition comes with a price: betrayal, heartbreak, and the threat of losing everything she’s fought for. As secrets unravel and the past refuses to stay buried, Autumn and Savannah must decide—will they risk everything for freedom, or let the powerful decide their fate? In a town where memory is a weapon and love is a rebellion, can a ghost and her double rewrite their destinies, or will the house that made them break them for good?
I Fed My Mother to Maple Heights
In Maple Heights, nothing is more coveted—or more cursed—than a taste of 'unborn lamb.' For years, the narrator has lived in the shadow of this secret dish, whispered about with pride but never questioned—until a violent night tears their family apart. When a charismatic outsider's arrival triggers scandal, betrayal, and a brutal beating, the narrator's mother is left battered and alone on the infamous Ironwood Ridge. As the town closes in with its own demands, a chilling request for 'unborn lamb' exposes old wounds, forbidden truths, and a horrifying connection between family loyalty and sacrifice. Why does the town crave this dish? What price will the narrator pay to protect their mother—and themselves? When love, hunger, and cruelty mix, who survives the feast?