Author: James

The Silent StalkerThe Silent Stalker

The tri-state region had always been a quiet place, marked by farmlands, sleepy river towns, and old railroad tracks that whispered of forgotten histories. The Mississippi River carved through the landscape, winding its way through southeast Iowa, west central Illinois, and northeast Missouri, dividing states but connecting the people who lived along its banks. It […]

The WatcherThe Watcher

Late at night, Emily woke to a sound—a soft scraping, like something dragging across the floor. Her eyes flicked open, body tense as she strained to listen. The house was old, prone to creaks and groans, but this sound was different. It had a rhythm, a deliberate quality that set her pulse racing. She lay […]