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A Case For Mistletoe
Pranika Mehra is driving back home from New York for Christmas for the first time in years, carrying with her only a small suitcase and a huge secret. But when a terrible snowstorm halts her in her path, she is left at the mercy of the local mechanic to rescue her—who just so happens to be her ex-flame from years ago.
After such an unpleasant welcome back home, Pranika can only hope for the worst. But worse is yet to come.
The twelve days of Christmas may just bring her the joy and peace they promise—but not the way Pranika ever expected. Will she accept the solitude of her small town? Or will the city girl in her go back to her old ways?
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A Christmas Wish
Casandra dotes on her husband and three children, everything she does is for them. But despite her best efforts, Cas is struggling to provide the best Christmas for her family. Tired of trying to make ends meeting and always thinking of others, Cas decides, for a change, to finally make a wish that is only for herself…
Jolted awake in the early hours, Cas comes face to face with the past. Her wish will be granted, but only if she completes three good deeds till Christmas Eve. Will Cas complete her mission or face the consequences of the forfeit?
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A Night Lost To The Past
A story about three friends on a night out, that ends in a way they never expected from their usual fancy dress pub crawl, in Newark-on-Trent.
This funny, but emotional journey tells the tale of Ric, Pete and Ben getting more than they bargained for when they break into Newark Castle, after a night out.
Be prepared to travel back to the English Civil War, and experience life through the eyes of the travellers. Oh, and watch out for the hobby horse…
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After
Cinderella in a banana suit at a Comic Convention?
Jack reverting to a life of scamming dates instead of giants from beanstalks?
Your favourite fairy tales are reimagined with a modern twist.
Explore your favourite characters interacting in college dorms, on coffee dates, and yes, even at Renaissance fairs.
Happily Ever After gets a twist in the After.
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After ; Life
Tetra never thought she would be annoyed by humans even in the afterlife, especially by two “ghostbusters” determined to bust her.
The placement demon in hell has a problem. The problem’s name is Calia, an unarguably good person and she is sitting across from him, waiting for her punishment.
Before Aspen were a tree, they were a human. This is that musing.
Anis is in a dilemma even in death. Will finding a way out of the maze of endless twists and turns end her dilemma?
With centuries worth of theories about what happens after death, there’s one thing for sure. Whatever you believe will happen when you die, is what will shape your afterlife. With nine (mostly) no longer living characters, read these theories come to life and take a shape to a new beginning.
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Amalgamated Darkness
A girl becomes a woman—with another’s blood on her hands.
An athlete is propelled by bloodlust to a senseless act.
A boy becomes the custodian of his mother’s madness.
A young woman chooses a path to self-destruction in her partner.
A village enacts its own justice system.
A man fixates on a mysterious young girl.
A misfit evolves from observer to admirer to aggressor.
An act of youthful folly consumes a woman’s sanity.
Thought-provoking and evocative, these tales take power in their universality: they could happen anywhere, at any time, to anyone. From virtuous innocence to tainted experience with a sprinkle of the supernatural, these eight captivating short stories take you on a journey to the darkness that fuels the often ordinary lives of people that inhabit the world around us.
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Black Cat
Who knew immortal beings come in all shapes and sizes. Hugo thought that picking up a cat from the side of the road will be giving an animal a home. However, when Hugo comes face to face with a beautiful stranger in his tiny apartment the next morning, everything he knows in turned up on its head. How will Hugo deal with this new reality? And how hard will he fall for the stranger’s charm?
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Bound By Fate
Celeste Adams is a normal fifteen year old just trying to navigate high school without drawing attention to herself. The only thing not normal about her is her best friend, Takoda Cohee, the werewolf that bound himself to her over a decade ago.
Koda has never considered Celeste in a romantic light, she’s always been too young and Koda’s feelings for her have been purely platonic. Koda knows he doesn’t want to change anything about their relationship. But when Celeste and Koda are forced to re-evaluate their feelings for the first time, they have to ask the hard questions: Is their relationship changing? Is there room in Celeste’s life for someone new? Celeste doesn’t know the answers, but she wonders if there is even a need to ask. Doesn’t being bound to Koda mean their future is already set?
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Carrying On
From accomplished author Jonita Davis comes a witty and vivid murder mystery, Carrying On. A perfect match for fans of the Stephanie Plum novels and Dial A for Aunties (winner of the Comedy Women In Print prize 2021), this book packs a punch!
Nadia sits, tied to a chair, watching curiously as three so-called “gangsters” fret about a ferret. The only thing she can think about at the moment is her life before all of this. At what point did it all go wrong?
Well, to understand that, we have to take a trip that started a few weeks and 600 miles back.
Before the darned pink Caddy showed up.
Before the seriously sexy paramedic rescued her.
Before a respected local politician was accused of a heinous crime.
We have to start on the day when Nadia went about her business, thinking that she had life all put together.
She did, until it broke.
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Chantini
A young princess seeking revenge for her parents’ death.
A god in disguise on a mission to right the wrongs of the past.
A demon who can be killed by no man.
King Jayant and Queen Jaya die valiantly in a battle against the monstrous Meghnad, leaving behind their brave daughter Chantini. Devastated by her parents’ death and rescued by a stranger, Chantini sets out on a journey to avenge her parents and learn the art of war. Along the way, she discovers unimaginable secrets about herself, her opponent and her mysterious rescuer and guide, who is not what he seems.
Journey with these characters, some brave, some malicious, some enlightened, to find out what happens next!
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Chloe Cameron’s Guide to Accidentally Dating a Rockstar
When bookstore part-timer Chloe bumps into Luke, a musician at the peak of his career, at an afterparty, sparks fly instantly, leading Chloe to do something she never does—a one-night stand with a rockstar.
Three weeks later, the consequences of her wild night show up in a positive pregnancy test, which sets Chloe off on a road trip to Luke’s band’s next concert with her two best friends. There are only two things Chloe wants—the morning sickness to show some mercy and to tell Luke about the baby, no matter his reaction. But when Luke decides to be the father who steps up, they both soon realize that life has more than just one bump in store for them.
As Luke and Chloe navigate being on the road, agonizing bandmates, skeptical parents, insecurities, and everything pregnancy has in store for them, they can’t help but turn into each other’s rocks. But will Chloe’s fear of being left behind and Luke’s suspicions of not being good enough let the two parents-to-be navigate this bumpy road peacefully?
A toe-curling drama and romance wrapped up with witty banter, Chloe Cameron’s Guide to Accidentally Dating a Rockstar will make you laugh, weep, gasp and keep turning the pages until there are none left
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Climbing The Walls
Nicole has the “perfect” husband Kris, but when her boss Darren confides in her his marital problems, Nicole realises just how easily a marriage can crumble.
Her boss thinks his wife is cheating on him. She probably is.
Her husband suspects she is having an affair with her boss. She doesn’t know what to make of that.
Her boss is her best friend, and she owes him her career — both of them.
Her husband on the other hand?… Well, she owes him everything else.
Where do her loyalties lie?…Can Nicole keep her marriage from crumbling while she watches her boss’s marriage fall apart in front of her?
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Dark Devotion
What exactly is passion?
Is it the upholding of morals? The intensity of joy, of love, of rage? Is it resentment or wrath? Or is it more quietly subtle?
A garden is a passion, a patriot is a passion, so too is a person who is deeply frustrated, sees the light and follows the passion. Or maybe it’s just a principle in your mind.
It may mean different things to different readers…however, I liken it to the Excalibur of a knight. Truth and honour are my take of it. But that is just today. Tomorrow it may mean something entirely different.
Perhaps…
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Decisions, Decisions
Mel has her sights set on one man, but she doesn’t think he feels the same for her. Desperate to escape her tedious life of working in a call centre, she daydreams about travelling the world in hopes of landing her dream job as a travel photographer. Her best friend, colleague and landlord, Brendan, doesn’t want to hold Mel back, but his string of one-night stands and empty relationships are no substitute for who he really wants. Will Mel leave her heart behind to follow her dreams? Will Brendan realise his love and stop Mel in time? Will destiny and distance keep them apart? Follow them on this love cruise with C.L. Peache’s Decisions, Decisions.
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Eternally Single, Rosa Álvarez
Eternally Single, Rosa Álvarez brings to you all the beloved tropes of the hottest romance novels: The Spanish Love Deception, The Kiss Quotient, It Happened One Summer and more!
Debut author Neerja Pawar has infused her novel with all the love, banter and men written by women she wishes to see in the real world…
Rosa Álvarez leads two lives.
One is deceptively normal. A respectable physiotherapist living in Los Angeles: the city of fish tacos and famous bigwigs. She works hard at her job, loves living the single life, and has a trip home to Mexico at the very top of her priority list.
The other is her mother’s worst nightmare.
For one, the first is a lie. She does love her job, but its uniqueness would put any good chick flick to shame. She hasn’t been on a date in five years, at least, not any good ones. And she will do anything to avoid a trip to her sleepy hometown.
But when a notorious man from her past shows up in LA, Rosa’s secret life starts unravelling. There’s also the matter of the really annoying actor (who just so happens to be annoyingly good-looking) she keeps bumping into whom she cannot seem to shake off.
As her lies pile up, will Rosa be able to keep her two worlds separate? Or will her mother’s flying chancla find her first?
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Famous In Love
Dating a K-pop idol is a sweet hell…
They are always away on tour, busy with their schedules, have no privacy and far too many ridiculous scandals. But they are also irresistible.
Take a peek into their lives as they manage insane fame, busy schedules, constant travel, zero personal space and, most importantly, love.
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Finding Love
Loved bingeing Firefly Lane? How about And Just Like That? Then Finding Love is for you!
Best Friends Kate and Sam have practically grown up as sisters their entire lives. Kate’s parents are like Sam’s parents, Sam’s problems and joys and troubles are like Kate’s own. So when Kate’s mother is put in a medically induced coma after what was supposed to be a routine operation, both their lives take an unexpected turn.
Except you never know if love is lurking just round the corner…Even if it’s at a hospital.
Slowly but surely Kate starts growing closer to Henry, a kind, friendly and handsome nurse. But they both have their own pasts to work through and their own mental barriers to cross.
Meanwhile Sam is locked in outright warfare with Arty, the cheeky car park attendant. Determined to be the bane of his existence, she is surprised when she finds his number left on her car.
As Sam watches Kate go through the stressful situation, she’s sure there’s something else under the surface; something else that her friend is hiding. And it might just be someone from Kate’s past threatening to ruin it all.
For fans of Cecelia Ahern’s P.S. I Love You and Sophie Kinsella’s grand romances, comes a heartwarming, domestic tale of love, loss and familial bonds that go deeper than blood.
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Freeing Madame X
I’ve lived several years now under the thumb of Dave Compton, the controlling and egotistical son of the man who runs the town. But Raphael, a mysterious and charismatic artist, swoops into town and now…suddenly, I feel like I can have more. Raphael makes me feel like I can be more than just Dave’s obedient little slut. But will Dave let go of me that easily? Will I be able to find pleasure and ecstasy with Raphael?
Will Madame X finally be free?
You can read and find out…
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His Love Play
A troubled relationship with his parents and a turbulent childhood has coloured Rony’s vision of life-long commitment and love. But then steps in fresh-eyed and innocent Grace. With her humble background and simple nature, Rony finds himself susceptible to the idea of true love. As the two lovebirds begin to fall for each other, trouble sets in paradise when Grace finds out the truth behind Rony’s attraction to her. What will Grace do once she learns about Rony’s deception? Is she prepared to walk away from Rony? And if Rony is truly in love, is he ready to experience his first heartbreak?
All Rony knows is that he has finally found his pearl among all the rocks.
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I’m Dying To Live For You
A heart-numbing story of love, friendship, and loss. I’m Dying to Live for You revolves around Karma and Lhazin, spanning their journey from being high school friends to sweethearts to parents. When a 16-year-old Karma meets Lhazin, its love at first sight for him. But, for Lhazin, it seems Karma is no more than a friend. As they grapple with high school politics, college admissions, jobs and adulthood, Karma remains steadfast in his love for Lhazin. Will Lhazin ever reciprocate his feelings? Or will Karma have his heart broken? Will the star crossed lovers ever unite?
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Ishqiya
A woman as intoxicating as the flower she’s named after.
A man on a journey to put his loved one to rest.
A life-changing train ride during the Bombay monsoons.
Indians believe size matters. We do everything big—from our bhaturas and jalebis, to our statues and stadiums. So why should our love be any different?
Ishqiya is a collection of eight bold and heartwarming stories about love, lust, and everything in between.
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Lady Of The Manor
A single father who doesn’t approve of the man his daughter has choosen for herself, a women rediscovering her sexuality, a wife disgruntled by the lack of attention, a women in love with her brother. The common thread; they all live in large English Manor houses surrounded by the British aristrocracy, their traditions and their morals.
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My Last Brother
How far away will you run from the ghosts of your past?
Rule No. 1: Rent’s due on the first of every month.
Rule No. 2: No loud noises or partying.
Rule No. 3 and the most important one: Never, ever go to the west side of the house.
Those are the only three rules that Rohit has set for his newly acquired tenant, Darsh. Fiercely protective of his privacy, Rohit would have never gotten a tenant if not for his financial situation. His life is in tatters, he’s become a shell of a man and after losing his entire family in a car crash, he’s still learning how to function. Now, Rohit spends his days tormented and alone in the bleak mansion. When Darsh moves into the dreary house, he begins to notice that the cheap rent was too good to be true. On top of that, Rohit’s rules might be alluding to much darker secrets. As Darsh begins to uncover the web of half-truths and lies, he starts giving into the small town’s rumours and gossip. Now he has a choice–get out safe and alive or…let curiosity kill the cat.
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Peculiar Occurrences in the 18th Century Town of Sillyshire
Dear reader,
Welcome to the wee town of Sillyshire, where strange happenings are giving the town’s name a run for its money. Meet our heroine, the beautiful Henrietta, who is fated to face a tragic fate at the hands of her most wicked lover, Baleful Burton, at the perilous cliff that will soon be her namesake.Trust me, reader, you are going to want to gather around for this one.
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Power Of Nature
From British author C.L. Peache comes a thrilling new whodunnit told by an unreliable narrator. Power of Nature by C.L. Peache promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Harriett loves the solitude and healing power of the beach. As she settles into a new life, she cautiously tries to forge new friendships. When the handsome stranger on the beach strikes an unusual friendship with her, Harriett is almost convinced she has left her traumatic past behind. But, the discovery of a body on the beach sends her life into turmoil. Harriett is now questioning everything and everyone around her—even herself.
Because Harriett has a secret. Her traumatic past means she cannot trust the memories of her earlier life. As suspicions around the death body arise, questions are asked and investigations are being made. And Harriett is caught at the centre of the storm.
Will Harriett’s past ruin her future forever? Will her memory return? Will love and the power of nature heal her past traumas?
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Protecting What We Have
“If Gyo Hoon didn’t get this crazy idea of looking through their old stuff in the abandoned secluded room of the basement in their dorm, things would have turned out a lot worse! Although none of them could see how this situation isn’t the worst possible! Especially when it’s involving their dear friend and the ray of sunshine with the boxy smile and the cute alien behaviour: the one and only Roe Daehyun.” The members of a successful Kpop boy band “Jeonsa Yesulga (JY)” are put to the test when one of their own, Roe Daehyun, is abducted. The boys go on a journey of self-discovery, hurt and comfort as they try to save their friend both from his unknown assailant and his inner demons.
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Ripples In The Water
Was it a murder, or was it an innocent accident, she couldn’t be too sure? But all Sarah knew, without a doubt, was that she was now a vampire, newly turned, forced to survive in this strange world of the unknown- right out of the threshold of fantasy and imagination, surrounded by even stranger people, that claimed to be vampires like her. Now, it was on her to adapt, adjust and somehow exist in this bizarre world one never even dreamt of being a part of.
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Roaming Hearts of Udaipur
In the City of Lakes, Udaipur, love comes unexpectedly for the young adult Kareem. He soon finds himself developing ties with two girls, Mahini and Amara, but as time passes, Kareem gets to know the girls better and realises he has romantic feelings for one. However, his choice has lead to consequences far greater than he imagined as some of his family began to go missing. Is Kareem willing to sacrifice his relationship to save his family? Discover a tale of young love, turbulent emotions, rich cultural backgrounds and the trill of a mystery all packed up into an entertaining read.
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Second Chance Offered
Fans of second-chance romances, gear up for a hot new read! Debut author Hemangi Merchant Toprani brings together the charm of Nora Roberts & Christina Lauren in her fluffy feel good romance!
Solo trip to Europe ☑️
Seeing the Eiffel Tower ☑️
Playing in the snow in Switzerland ☑️
Reconnecting with an old friend ☑️
Creating memories of a lifetime ☑️
Falling in love…?At thirty-eight, Margaret Hill was set in her routine life. Married to her high school sweetheart, mother of one and grandmom-to-be, her days were filled with grocery runs, errands and ensuring that everyone in the house was fed. But when ugly truths about her marriage come to light, her happily-ever-after comes crashing down.
Now, after twenty years, Margo finds herself single and unsure of who she is. Emboldened by her best friend Kathleen and daughter Anna, Margaret decides to embark go on a solo Europe trip. The last thing she expects is for another person to be added to her solo adventure. But it’s not just someone new she just met, it’s someone she has a history with—two decades worth of history.
The years have been easy on Richard Dale, and it’s like no time has passed. He’s caring, understanding, respectful, and a valuable friend to Margo. He’s also easy on the eyes, so that’s a nice bonus! Falling in love with him would be the easiest thing Margo ever had to do.
But she’s just leaving the deep trenches after a tumultuous marriage and a long-term relationship is the last thing on her mind. Margaret tries to keep Richard at an arm’s length, but falling in love is not something you can control, is it?
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Sin and Seduction
Don Russo’s darling daughter Sofia Russo is about to enter a marriage of convenience, convinced it’s her only option.
But as the altar draws closer and her future starts to seem more and more bleak, the trajectory of life is altered forever. It’s not a knight in a shining armour that saves her, however, he is the one born out of darkness.
Fated to be enemies; when the two collide, will it spark trouble—or will they give into the seduction of sin? -
The Birdcage
One true love. Under fire from all sides. They’ll need each other to escape their birdcage.
Matt’s in awe of his wife.
Feisty, intelligent, capable, and now excelling in her first executive sales position. But Jillian’s job requires long hours, and Matt can’t help but suspect an affair. Jillian’s become more suited to her impressive boss than the hapless schoolteacher she’s outgrown.
Jillian’s marriage is slipping through her fingers.
Jill loves meeting the challenges of her new job, despite the unreasonable demands of her misogynistic boss. But she needs to find the balance between being a woman, wife, mother and hard-charging Vice President. Even a patient man like Matt won’t tolerate her neglect for long.
Set in corporate Canada, The Birdcage is a fast-paced novella that will inspire you, scare you a little, and feed your heart and mind. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Elin Hilderbrand.
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The Flaws In Our Society
Badal’s life is messed up. After his parents get divorced and his dad remarries, things only get worse. Daily fights, abuse, and a lack of love lead Badal to a world of drugs. He is shunned by his parents, friends and teachers, who believe he is a bad seed. But, one day, he meets someone. Someone who believes in him and empathizes with his life. She befriends him, but he doubts her friendship.
Will she remain his friend? Or will she leave him like the others did?
Why did she want to be his friend when the rest of society judged him?
Will he change and stop abusing drugs?
Can a single person and a bit of love, empathy and understanding completely transform a person whose life is so dark?
Read the story to find out where Badal’s life is headed.
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The Meet Cute Lane
George Man is regretting his drunken decisions as a stranger shows up to join his dreaded raodtrip back home. Sam is spending her precious Saturday at Disneyland against her will, until she receives an airdrop from a random visitor. Bailey is running across the airport to catch her flight when she notices a horrible mix-up…
Meet-cutes happen when you least expect them. Sometimes you’re thrilled by them, sometimes wary of them. What’s in store for these unsuspecting characters?
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The Novel Year
What happens when a planet of people are pushed into their homes indefinitely and without warning? What would happen to lives so abruptly turned upside down? How would people find solace and community and hope in this time?
Follow along with multiple first-person perspectives of people struggling through a pandemic, and you will find an honest reckoning of how people cope with the world when they are exposed to their darkest thoughts and basest impulses. You’ll find someone with mental illness, a teacher, a nurse, an activist, along with plenty of those who want to exploit the pandemic for their own benefit- and those who succumb to them. What will the mix of all these different strains result in, when they are all suffering under the brunt of this novel virus strain?
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The Only Way Out Is Death
From author Varun Gwalani comes a new escape room murder mystery perfect for fans of Korean survival drama Squid Game and Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. The Only Way Out Is Death is a fast-paced suspense novel set in an empty hotel, where twelve people have to kill to survive.
Twelve powerful people are kidnapped and imprisoned in an empty hotel.
Each of them have three choices:
Live out the rest of their days peacefully in the hotel,
Die by suicide so the rest of their companions can go free,
Or murder one of their companions so they alone can go free.
The Only Way Out is Death follows the story of these twelve people from the perspective of a young lawyer, Kiriaki, told as the events unfold. She has to forge uneasy alliances, navigate complex relationships and feuds, and, above all, try to stay alive. Meanwhile, the mastermind of this death game is lurking just out of view, watching them closely, making sure they are primed for murder.
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The Séance That Never Dies
Binged all of Shirley Jackson’s books and the Netflix sensation The Haunting of Hill House? Looking for your next supernatural obsession? Look no further!
Debut author M.Q. Nguyen pens an eerie and emotional tale of a mother and daughter, bound beyond life and death.
When Maggie steals a shard of bone from her daughter Carrie’s urn during the ash-scattering ceremony, she is unaware what forces she is allowing into her new home.
Strange little happenings around the house leave Maggie hopeful that her daughter is back, but little does she know this comes at a price. Along with her daughter’s gentle spirit, she senses a malevolent one—one that is out to get her! If she brings in an exorcist, they will most likely purge the house of all ghosts, and Maggie cannot bear to lose Carrie so soon, all over again.
As the hauntings grow more violent, Maggie has to face the fact that she has a choice to make—it’s her life or Carrie.
When the good forces intermingle with the evil, what will a desperate Maggie feel compelled to do to bring her daughter back? What would you?
