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Few in the small, remote town of Tibbetts, Connecticut even remember the estate and the insidious events that took place years earlier. Struggling with writer’s block and a tight deadline for his new novel, David Pragmore suggests a retreat away from Hartford to his wife, Susan, in order to find fresh inspiration. The publishers want David’s new book to shine in the horror genre, so when David reads about the odd manor with a haunted past, it seems like the perfect place to recapture his muse. But David and Susan quickly discover that some stories aren’t meant to be told.

When Sasha’s son Simon vanishes, she teams up with Beth, a former FBI agent, to find him. Their investigation leads them to Tyler, a mysterious newcomer whose guarded behavior only deepens their suspicions. As they uncover a chilling pattern of boys aged 7 to 9 disappearing every December within a 100-mile radius, they also unravel the town’s tangled web of secrets and deception. In this tight-knit community, friends and neighbors harbor hidden motives and dark pasts, where trust becomes a luxury Sasha can't afford.

It's been a week without power. No phones, no computers—nothing. The last remnants of humanity are vanishing, replaced by desperation and fear. Gangs are forming, people are starving, and the entire country is descending into chaos. When a global blackout plunges society into chaos, Judy Green's horseback quest becomes a beacon of hope. Amid biting cold and desolate small towns, Judy's 900-mile journey to her Ohio hometown transforms her into a fearless leader.

As the EMP bomb detonates, frying the entire electrical grid and plunging the nation into chaos, a small family takes refuge in their remote cabin. But as they huddle in the darkness, they soon realize that they are not alone. With the threat of unknown dangers lurking outside, they must use all their wits and resourcefulness to survive in this new and treacherous world. Every decision could mean the difference between life and death as they struggle to outsmart the enemies closing in on them.

In the desolate Rocky Mountains, survivalist Emily Thatcher's solitary world is chaotic when an EMP attack cripples the nation. As society unravels, an enigmatic stranger named Jackson Hunter stumbles into her haven, harboring uncanny knowledge of her past and igniting an undercurrent of mistrust and dark secrets. With time running out and danger escalating, Emily must discern whether Jackson is an ally in this new, perilous world or a harbinger of betrayal amidst humanity's darkest hour.

The Wright family's rural paradise becomes a battleground for survival when darkness descends across the land. After an EMP attack cripples the nation, Gianna Wright must protect her son Dean and lead the townspeople against the tyrannical Sergeant Hudson. Outnumbered and outgunned, Gianna and her twin brother Grant hatch a daring plan to infiltrate Hudson's militia and ignite an uprising. However, Hudson kidnaps Dean and forces the twins to make an impossible choice: surrender themselves or watch Dean hang.

Step into the forgotten and abandoned house atop the bluff in a small town and uncover the unsolved murder, cursed paranormal activity, and heart-stopping secrets within. Can you solve the mystery before it's too late? Find out in this gripping haunted house thriller.

A mother's desperate search for her abducted twins leads her into the heart of a shocking family conspiracy. When twins Emily and Erica vanish from their family's farm, their mother, Susan, is shattered. Defying police skepticism, she courageously tracks their estranged aunt, Paula, uncovering a chilling plot. In a race against time, Susan's relentless pursuit leads to a dramatic rescue from an underground trap. Facing Paula's twisted revenge, Susan's strength prevails, uniting her family in healing and hope.

In a world crippled by an EMP attack, college student Jasmine Richards must navigate chaos to protect her sister Olivia and reach their grandparents. Facing unimaginable challenges and devastating loss, they find solace with their loving family.

When a child disappears without a trace during a snowstorm in a small town, Mary must unravel the mystery before it's too late. As the search intensifies, Mary confronts her own dark past, which may hold the key to unlocking the truth. With time running out and the townspeople on edge, can Mary crack the case and bring the perpetrator to justice?

Twin sisters and paranormal bloggers Rachel and Becky inherit the mysterious Groves Estate in Alabama, only to find themselves entangled in a web of deceit, murder, and family secrets. As eerie occurrences haunt the halls, the sisters must unravel the deadly conspiracy involving their late grandmother, Patricia, and confront dangerous foes vying for the family fortune. In a race against time, Rachel and Becky must rely on their unbreakable bond to uncover the truth and protect their lives and legacy.

In a world where technology is dead and chaos reigns, Georgia must outwit a ruthless sheriff to keep her family alive in the endless blackout. When a meteor shower knocks out power across the country, Georgia thinks it’s just a freak disaster – until she learns the truth: it was an EMP attack. Struggling to protect her niece and nephew, Georgia must defend their isolated homestead from violent bandits and a ruthless sheriff who’s taken control of the nearby town. Outgunned but determined, Georgia devises a daring plan to stand her ground and protect her family.

Leslie Stafford, a rising author, inherits Castle Gray from her estranged grandfather with a condition to stay for two months. The neglected estate, surrounded by an apple orchard, holds secrets about her mother's past. As she uncovers hidden passages and faces eerie occurrences, Leslie, with her fiancé Brent, unravels a twisted family history and confronts a haunting presence.

An EMP bomb plunges a city back to primitive times. A dedicated survivalist finds herself in a race against the coming winter and a mounting external threat to ensure her family's survival. As society crumbles around her, will her meticulous preparation be enough, or will she succumb to the overwhelming chaos and snow?

Inheriting a cursed estate, Darla must unravel deadly family secrets before vengeful spirits claim her as their next victim. Inheriting a vast estate, Darla uncovers deadly family secrets and vengeful spirits. As she digs deeper, the ghosts tied to her lineage reveal a curse that threatens her life. With time running out, she must face the haunted past or become the next victim. The truth could cost her everything.

When an EMP strikes the country, Roxy, a young ranch hand in the heart of bluegrass country, must lead a host of survivors to her mother’s homestead along the Ohio River before the dangers of the post-EMP world destroy the only home Roxy has left.

When a young actress is found murdered under chillingly mysterious circumstances in his mansion, celebrity medium Jacob Shepherd's carefully crafted act begins to crumble. Desperate and out of his depth, he turns to Michael Merlyn, a renowned psychic and exorcist with real powers—and secrets of his own. Alongside Merlyn’s paranormal detectives, Kate and Victoria, they dive into a labyrinth of dark energies and hidden truths within the house. As they peel back the layers, they uncover a force that threatens not just their lives but the very fabric of reality itself.

Ten years have passed since estranged siblings Gene and Violet Masters have spoken to one another, but the news of their parent’s recent passing forces a grim reunion. As Violet uncovers a disturbing secret, she wonders if there might be more to their parent’s death than meets the eye. Contacted by their mother’s spirit beyond the grave, Violet fears the unearthing of truths known only to her and her brother and how they threaten her future.

Harper remembers everything. She is blessed and cursed with a photographic memory, and she channels her abilities into her paintings. When Harper’s work catches the eye of her roommate’s friend, she’s offered the rare opportunity to recreate the damaged pieces of art at the castle on Ivory Island. But the island’s past reveals a haunting family secret and a decades-old murder. Thrust into the mystery, what Harper finds in the castle’s crumbling halls, she’ll never be able to unsee again.

Sarah Perrigo just wants to know what happened to her twin sister, Renee Alcott. The suspicious circumstances surrounding her suicide are only made more questionable when her husband, Michael, has her cremated before Sarah or her parents can pay their last respects.