Echoes of the Lost" In the quiet town of Grey Hollow, everyone harbors secrets, but none more mysterious than those of Celia Moreau, a young woman who vanished without a trace ten years ago. When a letter from her is discovered in the attic of her childhood home, marked only days old, the town erupts with speculation. Eliza Devereaux, a determined investigative journalist seeking to prove her worth, is drawn into the mystery. As Eliza uncovers fragments of Celia's life, she finds herself unraveling a dark web of conspiracies, hidden identities, and chilling betrayals. With each revelation, Eliza inches closer to a truth no one is ready for-a truth that could destroy everything, including her. But some secrets aren't meant to be uncovered, and the more Eliza digs, the more dangerous her investigation becomes. As the lines blur between the hunted and the hunter, Eliza must face her own past-and its haunting connection to Celia-before she too becomes a ghost of Grey Hollow.
The town of Grey Hollow, quiet as ever, held a stillness that pressed against the windows of Eliza Devereaux's car. The engine had barely sputtered into silence when she felt it-a tug in the air, a whisper of something hidden just beneath the surface of the quaint streets and neatly trimmed lawns. She'd been away for years, but the town hadn't changed, not really. The same wooden houses lined the roads like sentinels, guarding their secrets. Eliza stepped out, the crunch of gravel beneath her boots punctuating the silence.
Grey Hollow's cold, damp air bit at her skin, a sharp reminder of why she'd never planned to return. But plans change. She needed this story, and Grey Hollow, with its decade-old mystery, was a goldmine for a journalist desperate to prove herself. The house loomed ahead-a faded relic from another time. The Moreau home had once been full of life, its doors always open to neighbors and friends, but now it stood forgotten, a shell of its former self. Its windows stared out like hollow eyes, shuttered against the world. It had been ten years since anyone had stepped foot inside-since Celia Moreau disappeared without a trace. Eliza's breath hitched as she walked toward the door, her fingers tightening on the strap of her bag. She'd been given access to the house by the estate's executor, someone who claimed there were still things to be sorted. It was a lie. Eliza knew it; they all did. The house was a shrine now, a memorial to a girl who had never come back. She fumbled with the key, and when the door swung open, the scent of dust and abandonment greeted her. The house was eerily silent, as if holding its breath, waiting for something. The floorboards creaked under her weight as she made her way through the dimly lit hallway. Everything was untouched-Celia's life, frozen in time. Hours passed in silence as Eliza sifted through old newspapers, forgotten trinkets, and memories that didn't belong to her. She was about to call it a day when she found it. In the attic. It was buried under layers of old sheets and boxes, tucked away as if meant to be forgotten. A letter. Crisp, clean, and-her heart stuttered-dated just three days ago. The paper crackled in her hands as she opened it, her pulse quickening with each word. It was unmistakably from Celia Moreau, addressed to no one, or perhaps... to everyone. They never stopped watching. Even now, they wait. -Celia The room seemed to shrink around her. She glanced around the attic, as if expecting to see someone-something-lurking in the shadows. But she was alone. Or so she thought. Eliza's mind raced, questions piling on top of one another. This letter wasn't old. It was recent. How could that be possible? Celia had been missing for ten years, presumed dead. Everyone had moved on-or at least pretended to. But this changed everything. She stuffed the letter into her bag, her mind whirling with the implications. The town of Grey Hollow had buried the mystery of Celia Moreau a decade ago. But Eliza was about to dig it all up again. Outside, the sun had already begun its descent, casting long shadows over the town. Eliza locked the door behind her, the key clicking with finality. She stared at the Moreau house, at the windows that now seemed more like eyes, watching her as she walked away. There was something sinister lurking beneath Grey Hollow's quiet surface. And now, with this letter, Eliza had stirred it awake.
Blurb: Ava Hart, a determined personal assistant, is unexpectedly thrust into the glitzy world of the elite when she's chosen to attend a high-profile gala on behalf of her boss. At the same event, Alexander knight, a charismatic billionaire, is battling to reclaim control of his late father's empire from his manipulative stepmother. When their eyes meet across the crowded room, sparks fly, and an undeniable chemistry pulls them together. What begins as a night of harmless conversation and flirtation quickly spirals into a whirlwind of passion neither of them can resist. But as their lives intertwine, secrets from Alexander's past and the cutthroat dynamics of his powerful family threaten to pull them apart. Ava finds herself caught between the allure of Alexander and the dangerous world of wealth and betrayal surrounding him. In a story filled with romance, intrigue, and unexpected twists, Ava and Alexander must navigate their intense connection and decide if they are willing to fight for a future together-or if their one night of passion was all they were meant to share.
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.