A terrible storm atop a mountain sends Nathaniel into a panic. In desperation, he makes a fateful turn that will forever change his life.

One woman finds herself farther from her home than she ever believed possible. Her safety lies in the hands of a stranger who cares for her. She realizes, too late, just who this person was and how destiny created something that was doomed from the start.

 

Howard always wanted to be the life of the party. He once believed there was no greater insult than being called a "creep." Now he knows far more.

 

How powerful can a single kiss be? This story revolves around the request for one kiss and the guilt that follows an untimely death.

 

He has pursued the statue all of his life. He suffered the ridicule of his peers, the humiliation of their sarcasm, and the constant admonishing that his project was an insult to the field of archeology. Now, he was the discovery, the power, and the ancient truths that will change the world.

 

He chases the running man. He only wants to return what he lost. The seemingly innocent exchange quickly pushes the psychologist into limelight he never expected. With the help of a determined attorney, he soon sees his innocence proclaimed. But, is he really innocent?

 

Sylvia knew her husband cheated. Somehow, she never found the time to do anything about it. With the responsibilities of the house primarily on her, there was never any time to consider getting away from him. Until one night.

She catches him compromised and she finds time to do something about it.

 

Jealousy comes in many forms. A seemingly common altercation between two people over an old diary becomes deadly.

 

Fiona lives as a shut in. She doesn't choose it, doesn't want it, and can't figure out how to escape it. A realization strikes and she sees her way out. The only way out she can imagine.

 

A new widow can't accept the death of her husband. She spends most of her time in denial as the days pass. As awareness sets in and she knows she will never see him again, she can't withstand the grief. She wishes for the unthinkable and finds that sometimes longing is better than the alternative.

 

He approaches the investigation at Blue Hills with confidence. After all, most of his paranormal investigations did nothing more than expose frauds. He tackles the project with gusto and vigor. Despite the ill-will from the hospital administrator, he sets of the evening normally. He locates nothing of obvious interest in the hall of the third floor, but one room in particular catches his attention. An unfinished room.

He searches through the floor and locates the empty room that was hidden. Once he gets in, he finds more than he bargained for, and that he may never escape.

 

Don hates strip clubs. His long-time friend loves them. After much aggravation he goes against what his instincts tell him and agrees to go with Luke. What he finds is that not all strip clubs are equal and not all friends are good.

 

Erin is pregnant. For all her married life, she'd wanted children. Her husband does not. When she realizes how far he will go to prevent the birth, she takes action to protect herself and her baby.

 

She can never find the courage to talk with her father. There are so many things she needs to say. She plans how to confront him and how she can get him to talk to her.

 

He hikes the familiar path in a famliar area, but stumbles upon an unfamiliar place. A resort is now nestled in his favorite mountain range. He discovers the secret behind the new structure and how close he is to becoming another secret.

 

What happens when you leave your motel room? What does the staff do? Above all, how do you escape Room 154?

 

His best friend receives her book. Suddenly, things begin to change. As time passes, he watches her gain power and status with no reason aside from the book. An innocent attempt to read its contents leaves him on death row.

 

He did not like the move. It was a boring town and he only knew a few people. Jimmy decides to play bastketball the night before school . He wins the game against formidable opponents.

 

She was always cold. No matter what she did or where she went, she was always cold and felt nothing. Why were they holding her in a jail cell? She couldn't remember the night before. What did she do?

 

He arrives home from the convention to see her with another man. He is outraged. He drives her to an abandoned road and takes out his aggressions on his wife. The car runs out of gas and he needs to find a telephone. He meets Old Sam and learns he is unable to travel for a reason.

 

He can't take it any longer. The senior editor at a reputable publisher can't shake the feeling he is being stalked by the hopeful author. After months of harassment, he finds he is plotting to murder the aggravating writer.