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When her daughter is abducted, a former military operative faces a chilling choice: reveal her deadliest secret or lose her child forever. In a peaceful small town, Jennifer’s life spirals when her daughter Bella is kidnapped and her husband Ross critically injured. Once a covert military operative, Jennifer's past erupts as a former ally turns foe. With her daughter’s life in the balance, she faces a dire choice: reveal a dangerous military secret or lose Bella forever.

In the rural serenity of a South Carolina campground, Hazel finds unexpected solace and a potential new beginning after the loss of her mother. But as she settles into the seemingly idyllic property, eerie encounters and unsettling secrets buried deep in the land begin to surface.

In a small town, rests a hallowed estate shrouded in secrecy… Mystery and horror surround a long-abandoned estate, seemingly forgotten by the town. What was thought to be a new beginning for Beth Claymont soon devolves into an endless nightmare of hidden secrets and a troubled past best left unturned.

Two years after Beverly Holden escaped her small hometown in the Kansas foothills for an exciting new life in California, she receives a mysterious message that her younger brother has gone missing after working for the dying heiress of Mirror Manor. Pulled back to her hometown to find her brother, Beverly is offered a choice: return to California and forever abandon her family and the small town where she grew up, or stay and inherit Mirror Manor’s ten-million-dollar estate upon the heiress’s death. The decision seems easy, but Beverly can’t help but wonder what her new wealth will cost?

When a hopeful pair settles into their idyllic new residence, they quickly discover that their tranquil haven is anything but. Nestled in a quaint and seemingly serene town, their picturesque abode holds a sinister history that refuses to stay buried.

In a small town, rests a hallowed estate shrouded in secrecy… Mystery and horror surround a long-abandoned estate, seemingly forgotten by the town. What was thought to be a new beginning for Beth Claymont soon devolves into an endless nightmare of hidden secrets and a troubled past best left unturned. Uncover the chilling secrets hidden in the depths of Claymont Cove, the historic estate in the heart of Redwood, North Carolina. Beth must fight to keep her family united in the wake of a devastating tragedy. But something more sinister stalks the halls of their sprawling estate.

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.

Emily Brown, a six-year police veteran, upends her life in California after her ex-husband moves himself and their eight-year-old daughter, Amelia, to a small, rural town in Beaker Point, North Dakota. But before Emily can unpack her suitcase, accusations fly when their daughter goes missing. With Emily pinned as the main suspect in her daughter’s disappearance, she must uncover the truth this small town has kept hidden before it claims another child.

Avery Miller, a beloved preschool teacher in her small hometown, has her world turned upside down when her husband and seven-year-old son vanish without a trace. Fearing the worst, Avery enlists her bounty-hunter sister to find them. But Avery is unprepared for the secrets she’ll uncover about her husband’s past, which could have dire consequences for their family.

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?

Sarah races to uncover the cause of the darkness that has engulfed the planet and learns that the entire world has been plunged into darkness. She sets out on a treacherous journey to reach her parents, accompanied by Adam.

Renee Benning’s bond with her twin brother Chris had been unbreakable…until it wasn’t. Now, the pair must work past their differences if they are to inherit their late grandmother’s estate. But when they arrive at their estranged grandmother’s home, their troubled past will be the least of their worries.

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.

Allison Flynn loves her son Danny and her job as a nurse in the small town of Bitter, North Dakota. But when Danny is kidnapped, Allison races against time to find him.

As Abby moves into her new home in Gregory Gorge, she is thrilled to start a fresh chapter in her life. But when strange and terrifying occurrences start happening, Abby realizes that the house is haunted by a malevolent force tied to a grisly mass murder. With the help of her quick wit and determination, Abby sets out to uncover the mystery and lay the vengeful spirits to rest. But as she delves deeper into the house's dark past, she finds herself in a race against time to solve the mystery before it's too late.

Tasha Deavers has dedicated her life to helping people prepare for the worst disasters. But when an EMP strike shuts down the country’s power grid, she’ll face her deadliest crisis on an unimaginable scale. With New York City in chaos, Tasha must brave the road to reach her grandfather’s homestead in Kentucky before the EMP claims her life.

Avery Miller, a beloved preschool teacher in her small home town, has her world turned upside down when her husband and seven-year-old son vanish without a trace.

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 destroys the only home Roxy has left.

After losing their five-month-old child to SIDS, Damien and Sophia struggle to keep their marriage from falling apart. But when Damien’s estranged grandfather suddenly passes, naming Damien heir to the private estate, Damien sees it as an opportunity for the couple to escape the empty crib at home. Upon their arrival to Loray Island, Damien uncovers horrifying family secrets his late grandfather had wanted to remain buried. Suddenly, the island Damien believed was the answer to his prayers quickly transforms into the subject of his nightmares.