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    The Invitation: Part 5

    By LC Ahl (Lucy)
    November 24, 2025
    Riley gagged when she looked into the room. “Mind if I stay by the door?” she questioned, clutching her stomach. “If you’re that sensitive, ...
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    The Invitation: Part 4

    By LC Ahl (Lucy)
    October 27, 2025
    The entrance to Beverly’s chamber stood partially open near the corridor’s end, emitting a faint metallic scent. I pushed the door ajar and stepped ...
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    The Invitation: Part 3

    By LC Ahl (Lucy)
    August 25, 2025
    I followed Riley to catch up with the group. Our discussion left me feeling a little uneasy. The mention of a cult was disturbing. ...
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    The Island Flamingo: Chapter 45

    By Adriana Philips
    July 7, 2025
    I spend the rest of my Greek vacation relaxing at the spa and on the beach with my escort. We indulge in massages, hot ...
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    The Invitation: Part 2

    By LC Ahl (Lucy)
    June 23, 2025
    The driver, dressed in a tuxedo, stepped out, grabbed my suitcase, and opened the back door for me to enter. To my surprise, two ...
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    The Invitation: Part 1

    By LC Ahl (Lucy)
    June 2, 2025
    The letter arrived addressed to me on Thursday afternoon, tucked inside an elaborate gold envelope, my name written in swirling, impeccable handwriting. I held ...
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    Southern Ways – Part 16

    By LC Ahl (Lucy)
    March 24, 2025
    The air crackled with energy as the wind gusted around us. Ralph, Liz, Roxanne, and I held hands, reciting ancient spells. The candles we ...
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    MysterySuspense & ThrillersFiction

    Southern Ways – Part 15

    By LC Ahl (Lucy)
    January 27, 2025
    Unease settled over me when I tried to piece together the puzzle between Aunt Thelma and Uncle Jeb’s true identity. Their ghostly presence commanded ...
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    RomanceMysteryFiction

    The Island Flamingo: Chapter 43

    By Adriana Philips
    January 20, 2025
    One morning, I looked out my apartment window and saw the wounded flamingo needed my help. The left wing looked injured, and regardless of ...
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    FictionRomanceMystery

    The Island Flamingo: Chapter 42

    By Adriana Philips
    December 9, 2024
    Per my instructions, Carlos dug up as much dirt as possible on Mackenzie Billings, which became plentiful. It took two weeks to uncover sufficient ...
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