Psychological Twists

Charley Willis was 13 years old when her parents were killed in their family home and she was found hiding in a cupboard upstairs. Fifteen years later, Charley is marrying Seth Chambers. It should be the happiest day of their lives, a chance for Charley to put her past behind her, but just hours after the ceremony, she is missing. No one saw her leave. No one knows where she is. One thing is for certain…Seth is about to discover he doesn’t really know the woman he just married. And his nightmare is only just beginning.

Horror! Suspense! Halloween haunts! Everything that goes bump in the night is here, waiting to be read... if you dare. This collection of Twisted Tales contains Volumes 13-16 in all their gory, gruesome short story goodness.

The Soul Redemption is a brutal, heart-pounding psychological thriller that you won’t want to put down. At the story’s heart is a young man, Jacob, whose early life dealt him a huge blow. It all began with the sudden disappearance of his parents, followed by a series of misfortunes that sent him spiralling down into the abyss. Confined to the Winebeck Hospital for the insane, Jacob becomes a pawn in a sick game within those walls. He is subjected and witness to unspeakable horrors at the hands of twisted, depraved staff and fellow patients. And it takes an insurmountable will for him to...

A collection of four critically acclaimed, gripping short novels that explore the darkness lurking within ordinary lives. Black Canyon Twelve-year-old Brian Garrett embarks on a weekend camping trip in Colorado’s Black Canyon of the Gunnison, hoping to reconnect with his distant parents. But when his father suffers a brutal accident deep in the chasm, survival takes a sinister turn. Over the next twenty-four hours, Brian will face a horrifying truth about his father—and himself. Rewind A man wakes in a decaying apartment, hooked to a mysterious machine, a dead body in the next room—...

A year ago, after the devastating loss of their unborn child, Viola and Alex Watson leave Denver and start over in a tranquil town in Tennessee. Viola is pregnant again, but her new life is about to collapse around her. Alex is arrested for the murder of an Aston High schoolgirl who went missing three months ago. Viola refuses to believe her husband is a murderer.

***A new beachside thriller novella written by bestselling author Vanessa Jones*** When Emma flees her past to Safety Cove, she settles in to finish writing her breakthrough book. She grows fond of the small beachside town, getting to know the neighbours, even the distressing ones that threaten her to leave. But when she finds something unspeakable in the shed, she realises that there is more than just heavy morning mist that hangs over the small town. There are secrets that, once uncovered, are dangerous to know. This is a short story/novella. Praise for The Tens - a gripping thriller ...

Vivienne Lane thought she left the drama behind when she traded big-city chaos for the quiet charm of Foxwick Harbor. Now, she spends her days running Lane & Co. Antiques, sipping lattes at Bean & Bloom, and avoiding her nosy neighbor’s unsolicited opinions. But when she stumbles upon the town’s most scandalous socialite dead in a wedding dress—and in a very inconvenient place—Vivi suddenly finds herself at the center of a mystery far messier than her shop’s storage room. Gwendolyn Fairchild wasn’t just any bride-to-be; she was a journalist with a reputation for unearthing ...

When, during a brewing storm, a woman appears on her doorstep looking for shelter, Annie is relieved to have the company and feels an unexplainable bond with her visitor. As the night progresses, Annie realizes the woman is no stranger. Their lives are inextricably intertwined—and Annie might just lose everything.

A mystery novel set in New York City during the early autumn of 1923. In the vibrant, tumultuous world of 1920s New York, a shocking murder sends ripples through the heart of Broadway. "Death of a Star" follows the harrowing investigation into the life and untimely death of Eleanor Simon, the illustrious "Cardinal" of the stage, as her demise unveils dark secrets lurking beneath the glitzy façade of fame and fortune. When Eleanor is discovered strangled in her ransacked apartment, the city's elite are thrown into chaos. District Attorney John F.-X. Stanford is tasked with solving this high...

Can you ever run from the past? Faith thought she knew the answer to her darkest problem, but her biggest mistake cost two lives. Can she find the courage to make things right again? After escaping from Little Lake State Hospital, Faith realizes that no matter how far she runs, he will always follow her. There's only one way to rid herself of this ghost from her past. But her journey to redemption won't be easy. With the police hunting her, Faith turns to a familiar face to find her way back to where her pain began and confront a past determined to bring her down. Will Faith have enough ...

They say she’s guilty. She says she’s not. Who do you believe? "Help me! Help me, please!" When Jenna hears the cry in the park one night, she feels she has no choice but to run and help. Cradling the injured woman in her arms, the attacker nowhere to be seen, all Jenna wants is to keep her alive until the ambulance arrives and for the ordeal to be over. But the nightmare begins when the victim wakes up...Jenna’s relief turns to horror when the finger is pointed at her. There must be some mistake: She’s never seen the woman before in her life, and Jenna tried to save her life.

On the surface, my life seems normal—picturesque, even. To anyone on the outside, I’m just another woman with a smile on her face, going about her day. But they don’t see what’s behind the closed doors. They don’t see the cracks in the facade or hear the screams in the silence.

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.

John Beckett stands accused of the brutal murder of his wife, but he knows the truth: he is innocent. However, his alibi only makes things worse—he was committing premeditated murder at the time of his wife’s death. As the evidence stacks against him and the investigation, led by a driven female detective, grows more intense, Beckett must face the horrifying reality that someone has framed him for his wife’s murder. Was it the police chief, a jilted lover seeking revenge on Laura for leaving him to be with Beckett?

Train Girl On a train ride home to visit her sister, Marley Walker encounters a haunting old man who reveals a dark premonition: her sister’s life is in danger. She would be crazy to believe him, but if she doesn't find the courage to face her darkest fears, her life will be in danger, too. Again Human resources director, Lucy Matheson, is an expert at terminating staff members. But when she fires the most feared and notorious employee at Edmon Enterprises, a curse is set into motion, turning her nightmares into a reality for all eternity. To Preserve, Protect and Defend When Fiona ...

After the death of her adoptive mother, Ava Saunders comes upon a peculiar photograph, sealed and hidden away in a crawl space. The photo shows a shuttered, ramshackle house on top of a steep hill. On the back, a puzzling inscription: Destiny calls us. Ava is certain that it's a clue to her elusive past. Twenty-three years ago, she'd been found wrapped in a yellow blanket in the narthex of the Holy Saviour Catholic Church - and rescued - or so she'd been told. Her mother claimed there was no more to the story.

Unwanted Dreams. Alexandra had married the man of her dreams and they had their whole life ahead of them. They had a wonderful marriage, a beautiful house and essentially they could not be happier. Things were falling into place as intended, until one beautiful evening turned devastatingly tragic. The catastrophic events that transpired ensured that none of their lives would ever be the same. Faced with an impossible moral decision, Alex had to make a choice that would come back to haunt her in years to come, once again forcing her to tempt the hands of fate. How does a random murder ...

It is an ordinary September morning when I nearly lose my little girl. My mouth is dry, my hands shake when I see that she has darted unexpectedly into the playground.... The place where my own childhood ended. Where I can’t set foot inside. As she wobbles on top of the climbing frame about to fall, a silent scream freezes in my throat. So when a stranger hears her cries and rushes to help, I feel weak with relief. I thank him as my daughter presses her tear-stained face into my skirt. Looking into his warm brown eyes and gentle smile, I feel an instant connection.

Her future looks deadly After discovering her husband's devastating secret, Emily encounters a mysterious man on the Night Tube who offers to read her fortune. She doesn't believe in fate, but he delivers a chilling warning: Three people you trust will betray you. And before the month ends, one of them will kill you. At first, she writes it off as nonsense. But then the betrayals begin. Emily's world begins to unravel. Friends turn into suspects. Lies are uncovered. And when she learns that her husband's betrayal is connected to the mysterious man – and a dead woman – she suspects the ...

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...