A Lie More Real Than Truth

For years, Mary Hughes was haunted by the mystery surrounding her husband's aunt, who disappeared before he was born. Since he never knew her, it wasn't a topic of discussion. Even her in-laws remained tight-lipped, offering no answers.

After her husband's death, Mary met Ally Malcom, a fellow curious soul, and the two became unlikely partners in crime—accidental sleuthing. With Ally’s help, Mary embarked on a quest to uncover the truth about the missing relative. Their investigation unearthed tantalizing clues that suggested Mary Hartwell Littlejohn might have orchestrated her own disappearance. Could it be that after all these years, the truth was finally within reach?

This story is based on a real, mystery from 1965, one that the author experienced firsthand as a teenager. While the fate of the real Mary remains unknown, this fictionalized account offers a glimpse into what the author had always hoped might have happened—and perhaps, a story still waiting to be told.