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Moments that define us

I can remember the fear of the tree falling in front of my car, after it was struck by lightning. I can remember how it felt, cold rain on a summer afternoon pounded on my skin as I stepped out of ...

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The Hunter of Souls

The haunting story of a family who plans and carries out the murder of their son's best friend. Even worse, they make the son include himself in the act.

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The Book Lady

The Book Lady of Cumberland Creek, and outcast and rumored murderer, has died. Will Lily, her only friend, be able to clear her name?

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Carmillo

Laurel lives with his English father in a remote, castle-like inn deep in the Kentucky countryside, surrounded by dense forests, winding streams, and a heavy, unsettling stillness. As summer fades ...

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The twisted bluegrass folklore

The Twisted Bluegrass Folklore The full Kentucky tales collection, exploring the hidden, eerie, and unforgettable stories tucked inside the Bluegrass.

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A Cruel Kindness

Savannah's life took a very unexpected turn when she found the love of her life, online. She jumped on a plane and flew down to Tampa, Florida from a small little town in Kentucky. Kyle was the lov...

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Mutt

A writer retreats to a secluded apple orchard to escape her past, but her quiet sanctuary quickly turns deadly. Something, man, wolf, or something in between, breaks the silence, turning her peacef...

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Stone

When his car breaks down in a small, unfamiliar town, a weary traveler checks into a rundown motel for the night. But as darkness falls and the streets grow quiet, he discovers the town holds somet...

Gravedigger

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Gravedigger

After inheriting his grandfather’s church, a young man discovers the graveyard hides something far more terrifying than the dead. A short horror story based on the "gravedigger" cryptid of kentucky.

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