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A woman becomes obsessed with a wealthy couple's luxurious life, ultimately devising a scheme to infiltrate their world. As secrets unravel, the dark truth about ambition and envy is revealed.

A young bride struggles with the legacy of her husband's first wife, leading her to question her own sanity and everything around her.

A governess is sent to care for two children at a remote estate, only to discover they may be haunted by the ghosts of former employees. The ambiguity of the story leaves readers questioning what is real and what is imagined, creating a lingering sense of dread.

Follows a woman who finds herself in a web of deception when her estranged family begins to surface, compelling her to uncover the truth behind her past.

A chance encounter between two women leads to dramatic consequences as secrets come to light, twisting the narrative of their lives.

A story told from multiple perspectives, it centers on a woman who may be the captive of a serial killer, exploring fear and survival.

In a world where unseen entities drive individuals to deadly madness, a mother must navigate a treacherous journey blindfolded to protect her children.

FBI trainee Clarice Starling is tasked with interviewing the brilliant but insane Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a notorious serial killer, to catch another killer known as Buffalo Bill.

A charming yet manipulative bookstore manager becomes obsessed with a customer, leading him to dangerous extremes to insert himself into her life.

An unsettling thriller about the only Black woman working at a publishing house who suddenly finds herself in a web of danger when another Black girl appears.

Detective Harry Hole investigates a series of disappearances of women that coincide with the first snow of winter. The chilling atmosphere and complex plot keep the reader on edge, reflecting the eeriness of winter nights.

A group of elite students at a liberal arts college become embroiled in a murder, exploring themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of their actions.

A woman's act of violence against her husband and her refusal to speak about it leads to a psychotherapist's obsession with unraveling her story.

A twisty thriller that explores the length one will go to for love, leading to shocking revelations.

A woman wakes up every day with no memory due to a traumatic accident, she must piece together her past with the help of her journal.

A therapist becomes embroiled in a murder investigation involving a secret society at Cambridge University.

Scientists investigating a mysterious spacecraft discover that their fears manifest and cause chaos among them.

A young Englishman becomes embroiled in a mysterious and psychologically intense game of manipulation on a Greek island.