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Welcome To the Tantalizing Tales Collection: Toya’s Titles of Terror, Treachery, And Suspense Shorties Volume Two In Volume two of this series two separate stories take place—the first a continuation from Book one that moves into its own tale of torture. And the second, a standalone that moves in line with another one of its own quirks and craziness. Enjoy the out of the ordinary ride! Tale One: Secret Admirer Bryce Brandon has found the love of his life—the only woman for him—but someone else is looking to take this lovely lady’s place. Watching and waiting behind the scenes for ...

Do lies become the truth within corrupt situations? Or is it that malicious actions and scandalous deeds are justified by those who believe in their own untruths? Deep in the heart of the small, quiet, picturesque rural and urban towns of upstate New York lie lust, greed, jealousy, deceit, murder, and mystery among those who call themselves friends. In an environment of this nature, one would surely ask—who needs enemies when you have friends like these? These people do more than smile in each other’s faces while plotting behind one another’s backs. Bold and shameless facades, suspect...

In the shadowy corners of the mind, secrets lurk—and some are better left untouched. Ronan Cohen’s life has taken a turn for the better. With a loving wife by his side, he’s carved out a semblance of happiness, leaving behind the shame of his past as a disgraced psychiatrist. But when an innocent basket beyond their doorstep presents an impossible choice—a four-month-old baby, abandoned yet somehow haunting—Ronan realizes that the path to redemption is fraught with more dangers than he ever anticipated. As he grapples with the enigma of the baby’s origin, dark echoes of his past...

She woke up with no past. What she’s about to uncover will destroy her future. Penelope Kudroe wakes in a sterile hospital bed, the world a blank canvas. Her name, her face in the mirror—they mean nothing. Amnesia, the doctors say. A traumatic accident. But as fragments of memory begin to surface—a lingering scent, a snatch of a song, the chilling echo of a scream—Penelope realizes her past isn’t just missing; it’s actively hiding from her. The “concerned” faces around her—her distant sister, the overly solicitous ex-lover, the cryptic detective—all seem to be guarding ...

Join Rowan Hayes in his venture to France to start new after he loses the love of his life. Finding it hard to get over Aurora his sister, Nola Hayes, recommends for him to spend time off from his job to take a vacation to France—where she lives and is the manager of her own cafe. A cafe that just further serves as a reminder of Aurora as she once worked at the Bakery Boutique Irresistible Bites Bakehouse and Cafe back in Long Island, the first place they had ever met before dating and coming close to marriage. On Rowan’s vacation from Roslyn, New York—which Nola hopes will become her...

When a scathing review costs him everything, a disgraced novelist transforms his creative genius into a meticulous campaign of terror against the critic who destroyed him, blurring the lines between art, madness, and murder. The battle between a creator and a critic, amplified by obsession and revenge, promises high tension and a deep dive into the human psyche in this dark and suspenseful psychological thriller.

The Bledsoe Clan- Occult Power in The Bloodline From Caul births to the calling of the Orishas into the pathways of the Yoruba religion to the mystical powers that inhabit the universe. Festivity, food, fashion, creative celebratory culture. Living a lifestyle aligned to their nature. Unorthodox, unapologetic, and unafraid. Wishing well are wishes that come true as they do for Emery Bledsoe. In her rich culture and heritage, she learned early what she was able to do. The enigma to attract what she wanted had uncannily come as an advantage throughout her unusual, extraordinary life. In what ...

In the labyrinthine alleys of modern Los Angeles, where shadows whisper secrets and danger lurks at every turn, Marnie Albright emerges as both an enigma and an avenger. Haunted by her past and shaped by profound personal trauma, she walks the line between light and darkness, leaving behind a trail of mystery that captivates and horrifies alike. As a woman of exceptional intellect and fierce determination, Marnie’s quest for justice spirals into a dangerous obsession, mirroring the infamous Jack the Ripper’s reign of terror. But Marnie is not merely a copycat; her mission is laced with ...

A message in a bottle washes ashore. Two sisters then find their lives completely upended. This discovery reveals a chilling truth: their mother was not lost, but murdered. She died because of a powerful gift she possessed. Now, that same mysterious ability passes to them. They must learn to control it quickly. A dangerous conspiracy reaches deep into their quiet coastal town. Can these sisters confront the secret society that killed their mother? Or will the town’s dark past claim them next? Their fight for answers begins now.

Laine Cortland, a seemingly ordinary 34-year-old, believed he had found his happily ever after with Nalah, his charming and capable 32-year-old wife. Their first year of marriage had been a whirlwind of shared dreams and comfortable routine, punctuated by Nalah’s frequent “business trips” for her discreet, yet lucrative, consulting firm. But as the months turned into a year, Laine begins to notice unsettling inconsistencies in Nalah’s behavior. A guardedness that prickles his intuition, an almost unnerving efficiency in her movements, and absences that stretch longer than usual. His...

In this fictional California town of Ramona life is kind until a sudden flow of recent events come to threaten the immediate future of a young woman who is resistant to change and not prepared for the misfortune that occurs. When all goes wrong, and Cora Eckhart’s life turns upside down she chooses a path that leads into a world of uncertainty, instability, and risk. Aware of the imperilment that she faces, Cora has a plan, one that eludes the law and those who are blazing on her trail. With nothing else left but to fight and to survive, she takes on a double life that takes the lives of ...

From the horrors that occurred from behind bars to the unexpected danger that lies ahead Keiran is in for more than his psyche will allow him to handle while he is on the verge of losing control in this gripping shocking psychological thriller. Out on parole after twelve years of serving time for a mistake during his youth, Keiran George struggles to find work and restart his life. With the support of Freya Cassius—his new girlfriend—and psychiatrist—Dr. Jahmir Yael, Keiran tries to move on and forget about the past but old wounds come back to haunt and disturbingly unfurl. Just when ...

Céline Devearox and Laurent Dubois crave something far beyond a mere breakfast. Their relentless pursuit of morning meals transforms casual encounters with strangers on the streets of France into a tantalizing, yet chilling quest. Breakfast At My Place is a gripping psychological thriller that intertwines exquisite cuisine with ominous.

In the small, tight-knit town of Ithaca, where whispers weigh heavier than secrets, Ginger Brinkley is a beacon of solitude. As the beloved librarian of the neighborhood library, her days are filled with the comforting rustle of pages and the faint scent of old books. But each morning, her tranquility is shattered by the presence of four young men—Bjorn, Albion, Lowell, and Kepler—who loiter perpetually on the corner, their raucous laughter echoing through the streets. To Ginger, they represent everything she strives to avoid: chaos, judgment, and the stark reality of life’s ...

Ten-year-old Sierra Matisse is an intelligent, quiet girl who certain other children do not understand and make fun of. To them she is extremely unique, strange, and hard to figure out. Sierra even incites jealousy and intimidation within these children that cause them all to act out and behave ill towards the young child. As school children and neighborhood children band together to bully, control, and to ruin Sierra’s sense of self-value to make her their easy target—Sierra turns the tables and surprises them with her extraordinary attributes bestowed to her by birth. Proving that she...

Sixteen years ago, five college friends made a horrific choice. Grant, Leon, Hugo, Briggs, and Nilton left a young woman, Jamila Badeaux, for dead in their dorm. They buried their secret deep in the bayou's murky waters. Now, these men reunite in New Orleans for a celebration. They believe their past is forgotten, their lives set. But a stunning, seductive woman appears. She is impossible to resist. Her presence is a chilling echo. One by one, the men fall into her deadly trap. They face a violent reckoning. Some secrets refuse to stay buried. Especially when a vengeful spirit rises from a ...

Ophelia Peabody, a strict vegan, is shocked to inherit her late uncle’s meat production company. As she grapples with her new role, she faces an unexpected twist: a die-hard carnivore from her plant accidentally adopts a vegan diet. What follows is a comical yet heartfelt exploration of food, identity, and unexpected change. Together, they navigate awkward dinners, surprising flavors, and their clashing beliefs. Can they find common ground in a world divided by food choices? Join Ophelia and her unlikely ally on a journey that challenges everything they thought they knew about meat, ...

Who is murdering the young students that attend Saint Josephine Margaret Bakhita Preparatory School? As the bodies mysteriously build up shock and scandal erupt on the grounds of a private parochial school affiliated with the neighboring church and convent that serve and inspire the community. Is the killer the obvious suspect or the one that everyone least expects committing these awful, brutal crimes? Will the true killer escape capture? Or will the innocent person pay the penalty for the sins of another? Or could it just be the one suspected at the start the true murderer there right ...

It is summer and Cyrilla Tove and her daughter Bexley pick up and leave their native state of Louisiana to make a fresh clean start in the lovely southern state of South Carolina. A nosey young neighbor has eyes on them as soon as they arrive to the neighborhood of Halverson. Ambrosia—a pushy, troublesome young teenager—quickly starts up a friendship with Bexley. Bexley soon learns that she is unable to trust Ambrosia inciting hard feelings and gossip against the unsuspecting newcomer. Settling down in a new area for an easygoing life of peace and tranquility expeditiously gyrates into ...

In the dim light of a dusty antique store, struggling writer Launa Monroe stumbles upon a vintage typewriter that seems to whisper her dreams into existence. With each keystroke, her once-ordinary life morphs into a whirlwind of accolades and attention, as her words come alive in ways she had only dared to imagine. But as her literary career skyrockets, Launa quickly learns that every fulfilled wish carries a dark shadow—an unforeseen sacrifice that threatens to unravel her very soul. “The Typewriter” is a haunting tale of ambition and the lengths we will go to achieve our dreams. As ...