Set against a backdrop of historical intrigue, this chilling ghost story follows two friends as they delve into their town's hidden history. They must unravel buried secrets to prevent disaster, facing supernatural elements along the way. With inspiration from acclaimed authors, the narrative blends suspense and history, creating a gripping tale of friendship and courage in the face of impending danger.
Cinderella meets Cyrano in this pitch-perfect YA rom-com that is a celebration of Black joy, first crushes, and putting your heart on the line for love. Darren Johnson lives in his head. There, he can pine for his crush--total dream girl, Delia Dawson--in peace, away from the unsolicited opinions of his talkative family and showboat friends. When Delia announces a theme song contest for her popular podcast, Dillie D in the Place to Be, Darren's friends--convinced he'll never make a move--submit one of his secret side projects for consideration. After the anonymous romantic verse catches Dillie's ear, she sets out to uncover the mystery singer behind the track. Now Darren must decide: Is he ready to step out of the shadows and take the lead in his own life?
Celeste is apprehensive about her stay at her grandparents' lake house, haunted by her fear of water and a recent swim test failure. As she navigates the unsettling atmosphere, strange occurrences unfold—mysterious footsteps, flickering lights, and accusations from her cousins. The eerie tension escalates when she encounters a distorted reflection in the mirror, prompting her to question her identity and the secrets of the old house. The story intertwines themes of family, fear, and the legacy of swimming during a time of segregation.
This ghost story gave me chill after chill. It will haunt you. -- R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps Do you know what it feels like to be forgotten? On a cold winter night, Iris and her best friend, Daniel, sneak into the woods to play in the snow. There, Iris makes a perfect snow angel, only to discover the gravestone of a young girl, Avery Moore, beneath her. Strange occurrences soon follow: Iris experiences vivid nightmares, wakes up to find her window open with snow inside, sees a shadowy figure in the woods, and feels an inexplicable pull toward the abandoned grave. Determined to uncover the truth, Iris and Daniel research the area for a school project and learn that Avery's grave is part of a neglected Black cemetery, a remnant of a time when racial segregation extended even to burial practices. As they delve into their town's history, they resolve to restore Avery's grave and honor her and the others buried there. However, they awaken a jealous ghost who seeks a best friend forever—at any cost. This haunting tale intertwines a spooky ghost story with a poignant narrative about reclaiming a forgotten cemetery, reminding us that the past is linked to the present and that every story deserves to be told. -- Renee Watson, New York Times bestselling author of Piecing Me Together