When a prominent singer passes away unexpectedly, the public seeks to understand the significance of his loss. During the funeral, expressions of grief are made openly, tributes are thoughtfully delivered, and memories are exchanged. The individual most closely associated with him—his cousin, manager, and confidant—occupied a central role, managing both the expectations of the audience and the private realities that he alone understood.

Evelyn Mercer is successful, admired, and accustomed to control. At the height of her career, she moves through the world insulated by privilege, efficiency, and certainty. When an exclusive anniversary trip takes her and her husband to a secluded villa in Spain, everything appears perfectly arranged with luxurious accommodations, impeccable service, and an atmosphere of refined calm. But comfort has a way of dulling awareness.

This story traces Daniel's life from the present back to a childhood shaped by a secluded compound, unquestioned authority, and carefully enforced obedience. Within that world, routine was safety, silence was rewarded, and devotion was expected without explanation. But the past, though forgotten, was never erased.

In a beautifully restored Tudor home filled with antiques and charm, Harold and Bob enjoy a peaceful, happy life with their Pomeranian, Ellie. When a sudden chill spreads through their bedroom and odd things occur, Harold senses they may not be alone. What unfolds is a haunting; one that is curiously drawn to Harold.

A world on the brink of extinction sends a massive ship into deep space. While thousands lie asleep in silence, a handful of crew members awaken to steer their mission's final journey. When a small scouting vessel sets off to explore a distant planet, fate takes an unexpected turn for those on board and alters everything.

A lonely, unmarried woman living in the shadow of the Civil War finds her world upended when an injured Union soldier collapses on her porch in the dead of night.

She nurses him and feeds him back to health. In the quiet of her home, their slow-blooming tenderness is a refuge from the chaos of war.

Crystal thought she left her past behind when she moved to a quiet town and joined the local church choir. But peace is fragile, especially when guilt has a way of resurfacing. The arrival of Adrian, a mesmerizing tenor with a voice that feels too perfect to be human, awakens something in Crystal that she thought she'd buried. Memories she fought to forget and sins she hoped would never be uncovered.

Ann and John Miller are loving parents who have built a seemingly peaceful life in the town of Clearhaven. It’s a picture-perfect place where nothing bad could ever happen. However, beneath the surface, a shadow is forming. It’s something the Millers can sense, though they can’t quite put their finger on it.