Lifelong friends Billy and Tom set out into the moonlit Georgia wilderness one hot summer night to make the year's last batch of moonshine. But when they stumble upon a 150 year-old secret that will change them both forever, greed consumes them, putting their friendship-and their lives-in danger.

Elizabeth Anne Phillips, known as Annie, is a seventeen-year-old girl with her whole life ahead of her. With no confidence and low self-esteem, she's an introvert who lacks friends. Throughout her life, she has been tormented and teased by her classmates. She eagerly awaits her high school graduation, knowing it will end the cruelty she endures daily at school.However, that bright spot in her life is darkened when three classmates - in their drunken state - kidnap, rape, and beat her. Annie barely escapes with her life. In her spiraling depression, she considers suicide.Then, she has a better idea. She spends the next ten years plotting revenge against the boys who have ruined her life.She gains their trust. Then, she takes everything from them, just as they took everything from her. She takes away their sanity, their loves, and finally their lives. Even if it means losing her own.

From the author of HELD and RAGE comes this collection of 26 short stories, each more terrifying than the last. Ranging in word count from a few hundred to a few thousand, these tales cover a wide range of topics, each guaranteed to leave you breathless.

Brian Boozer is a good kid in a bad situation. At thirteen, he's already endured the pain of losing his father and the agony of living with a step-father who hates and abuses him. At school, Brian suffers even more torment, delivered by bullies who seem to enjoy making his life miserable. The only bright spot in Brian's life is Carly, the girl on whom he's had a crush for years. As his relationship with her evolves, so do the problems at home and the confrontations at school. A distressed Brian retreats further into himself, hiding behind the wall he's built as protection from the cruel chaos around him. Eager to be free of his troubles, Brian fights to be heard in a world that won't listen.A 60,000 word novel plus bonus material.For mature audiences only.

From the author of RAGE and Held comes a diverse collection of rhyming short stories and poems. In true Bettes fashion, the author explores the darkest recesses of the human mind, shedding light on the evil deeds they do, only this time, she does it in the form of poetry.

Lester Wine is a serial killer. Having brutally murdered dozens of women, he serves out his final days on death row. As his execution date nears, he recounts his story to a young journalist and budding author, telling every gory detail of his life and of the crimes he committed, all while fantasizing about the chance to do them one more time.

It's August, 1952 in the small town of Sweetwater, Missouri, where a deadly drought has the residents begging for rain, and with it, mercy. But on this particular day, just another in a long line of dry days with three-digit temperatures, mercy will not be given. As the mercury rises and the power fails, gossip runs rampant and tempers flare, causing a handful of the most prestigious members of the community to point their fingers at Bob Greeley. Until today, Bob has lived among them as a friend and neighbor, but with his fate in their hands, that's about to change.REVIEWS"...this novel is spot on. It is the story of what gossip and crowd mentality can do, and it's not very pretty. This novel will make you think twice before you judge others..." -- Independent Review"...I felt like I was there." -- Independent Review

When Carrie Rose was six years old, she fought off her mother's attacker. Now, twenty years later, she's an internet sensation with millions of adoring fans and an offer to take her cooking show to television. Her culinary talents have brought her everything she's ever wanted. Money. Success. A loyal fanbase. But it also brought her something she didn't want.A stalker.Carrie's boyfriend has vowed to keep her safe from the man harassing her online. But it seems that he is hiding something from her and may not be the person she believes him to be.Blood will be shed...Allan Grayson is an Atlanta detective who's been working the same case for far too long. A serial killer known as The Camper has claimed over four dozen victims and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, he's growing more brazen by the day. Now, in a race to stop him before he can kill again, Detective Grayson finds himself at Carrie Rose's house on a dark Georgia night. But will he make it there in time or will The Camper's body count rise?Not everyone will live to see the dawn.

SHINERSLifelong friends Billy and Tom set out into the moonlit Georgia wilderness one hot summer night to make the year's last batch of moonshine. But when they stumble upon a 150 year-old secret that will change them both forever, greed consumes them, putting their friendship-and their lives-in danger.THE CABIN ON CALHOUN RIDGELeslie Lane sits on the porch of her rustic cabin, trying to convince herself that the whistling coming from the woods is only a bird. And she believes that.Until she recognizes the song.When a stranger descends on her house, Leslie's ordinarily peaceful night turns into a nightmare.One from which she may not wake.

Nicole Lee, a young wife and new mother, steps out of the mall, squinting against the glare of the midday sun, completely unaware that her life is about to change forever.In a matter of seconds, she is steeped in fear as the world she knows and the life she loves fades away.As the panic sets in and the terror takes hold, Nicole tries to keep calm, though she's now in a frantic fight for her life. Locked in a deadly battle of wits with a psychopath, she struggles to keep her sanity as she's held.A 59,000+ word novel, with over 17,000 words of bonus content.For mature audiences only.