Appalachians

Michael thought a hike on the Appalachian Trail might clear his head, not turn his life upside down. Stumbling upon the Infinity Dungeon, he discovers a realm of magic—his ticket to a new life. But as Michael battles his way through the dungeon and gains magic [Skills], he realizes that the whole world is about to change forever. Other delvers with dangerous powers, hungry beasts, the awakening of old monsters. Dangers are everywhere. Friends are now enemies, abusing their power and even the Italian mob wants a slice of the pie. In a world where anyone can wield power, Michael knows he’s going to have to devise a way to get stronger. To deal with this he creates a megacorporation, and its Candle Light division is starting to look awfully similar to a certain foundation that deals with magical anomalies. LitRPG with lots of blue boxes, grounded in a real world that feels ever more dangerous, and a main character who will have to learn how to exploit his powers quickly, before events slip out of his grasp. The world is vast and full of dangers, after all, and magic only makes things worse.

Five years after his twin brother Silas vanished without a trace in the mysterious Appalachian forest, Elias Blackwood is haunted by guilt and a desperate need for answers. His life is consumed by the shadow of Silas's disappearance, and the whispering pines that hold the secrets of his brother's fate. When a mysterious stranger named Rhys arrives in town, claiming to have information about Silas, Elias finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of secrets and lies. Rhys, a skilled tracker with a past shrouded in shadows, is determined to find Silas, driven by a purpose that remains unclear. As they delve deeper into the town's history and the Blackwood family's dark secrets, they uncover a chilling truth about the forest's ancient power and the Blackwood family's obsession with controlling it. Together, Elias and Rhys must confront the Blackwood family, a wealthy and influential clan who hold a sinister connection to the forest and Silas's disappearance. They must also face the whispers of the pines themselves, a force of nature that holds both beauty and danger, and a power that could destroy them both. As Elias and Rhys journey deeper into the heart of the whispering pines, their shared grief and determination forge a bond that deepens into something more. But their pasts and the mystery surrounding Silas will complicate their feelings, creating a dangerous tension that threatens to consume them both. "The Whispering Pines" is a story of love, loss, and the search for truth in the face of darkness. It is a tale of two men bound by a shared grief, who must confront their fears and their pasts in order to find redemption and the truth that lies hidden within the heart of the forest.

"In the shadows of Appalachian Mountains, a timeless tale of love and transformation unfolds. ‘Luna Embrace' is a hauntingly beautiful story of two souls bound by destiny, yet torn apart by the curse of the werewolf. Emily, a young woman with a heart full of love, and Ethan, a brooding werewolf find themselves entwined in a dance of fate. As their love grows stronger, the Hurdles that surrounds them intensifies, threatening to tear them apart. With each full moon,Ethan transformation becomes more unpredictable, and Aurora finds herself caught in the crossfire of his inner struggle. Can their love prevail against the forces of darkness that seek to destroy them, or will the curse of the werewolf prove too powerful to overcome? Dive into a world of myth and magic, where the boundaries between love and beast are tested, and the power of true devotion is revealed. 'Luna Embrace’ is a heart-wrenching, epic love story that will leave you breathless and yearning for more.

Leland Tombs was charged for the murder of his father, and to no discord, he accepts it. His own ideals led him to making a choice others were to afraid to make, and to Ren, it was all he needed. Hidden away in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, a school specializing in the art of the kill, fight for a particular objective. Secure a Jesus Card. A single slip of titanium that allows the owner to be void of any laws or restrictions from any and all governments. Ren Zo, Head of the school recruits Leland in hopes of finding another perfect Assassin.

Gunnar Jacobs is the son of a backwoods North Carolina snake handling preacher who rules his home and church with an iron fist. Nearing his eighteenth birthday, Gunnar is starting to feel the pull of something deep in his soul. Something that needs to come out, but something he's afraid to let out. After years of controlling abuse and religious trauma he just isn't good at freeing his inhibitions. Lilith, the dark haired stripper from the local strip club, sees it in Gunnar's eyes, she's one too. Appalachian werewolves aren't as uncommon as you would think, they just don't want attention. She's determined to bring that other side of him out. Under the full moon by a river winding through Cherokee, North Carolina, Lilith will introduce him to a whole new world, discovering family secrets and generational curses along the way.

Adam's wife is missing. He travels to their cabin in the Appalachian mountains in efforts to cope with his despair... but he's not alone. He must escape the folk lore that hides behind the moss covered mountains. Skinwalkers, witches, and spells antagonize Adam as he tries to survive long enough to discover the truth of his wife's whereabouts.

Deep in the Appalachian Mountains Varen and his fellow Marines found a derelict cabin. Upon entering the cabin he and is companions were transported to a new location were they met a witch that gave them a choice of slavery or experimentation. Varen now unable to return home and in an unknown location must find a way to survive and thrive to take his revenge on the witch that has forever changed his fate. (The beginning chapters wont have this occur until later on)

Aria Hart never planned on staying in Wolvesbane Hollow for long. Coming back to the small, creepy town of her childhood after her grandmother’s sudden death was supposed to be a short trip—just enough time to settle her grandmother’s estate and move on with her life. But the town has other plans for her. Wolvesbane Hollow is a place where secrets hide behind every tree, and Aria soon finds herself in the center of its dark mysteries. The most alarming of them all is Dominic Blackwood, an unsettlingly attractive man who takes it upon himself to let Aria in on both his family’s history and that of the town he lives in. As Aria uncovers more about what really happened to her grandmother decades ago, she comes to realize not only that there are stories told around Wolvesbane Hollow late into the night for a reason—but they’re also true. There are werewolves haunting this sacred piece of Appalachian forest, and it’s no accident that one of those sinister beings seems to have gnawed through half of their umbrella cordage. A relic hidden centuries ago guards Wolvesbane Hollow from the world outside—and from greater dangers still that have already begun escaping into wolves’ clothing themselves. Thrown between attraction and shame over how drawn she is becoming toward Dominic as well as duty and resentment at having inherited this nightmare of a legacy in the first place, Aria must choose. She can either protect these shadowed riddles like everyone else before her has been doing or risk everything she ever thought had been hers—often eaten by months-dead carnivores—to try lifting the Curse once and for all. “Wolves Beneath the Veil” unearths past from present as descendants fight heirs-apparent for possession over lands soaked through with blood . . . but also mystery.

**Title: The Shadows of the Past** **Synopsis:** In the secluded wilderness of the Appalachian Mountains, Nathan Kane, a retired assassin, seeks solace from a life steeped in violence. His only companion is Lila, a young girl he saved from the clutches of The Syndicate, a shadowy organization that once controlled his life. Nathan has trained Lila to be a formidable force, preparing her for a world where danger lurks in every shadow. Their fragile peace is shattered when The Syndicate discovers their existence, forcing them to flee. With the help of Eli Turner, a former operative turned tech expert, they embark on a perilous journey to evade their relentless pursuers. Along the way, they encounter allies and adversaries, each with their own secrets and motivations. As Nathan and Lila navigate the treacherous terrain, they uncover the dark history of Lila’s birth parents, who were once key figures within The Syndicate. The revelations deepen Lila’s resolve to fight against the organization that destroyed her family. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a mysterious boy, Eli, who claims to be an ally but hides a dangerous secret. As Lila forms a bond with him, they discover he is a spy for The Syndicate, sent to betray them. The betrayal tests their trust and forces them to confront their deepest fears. Amidst the chaos, Nathan and Lila must rely on their skills and the help of their diverse allies—a priest with a dark past, a mercenary seeking redemption, a loyal doctor, and a brilliant computer expert working undercover. Together, they wage a war against The Syndicate, determined to dismantle its power and reclaim their lives. "Shadows of the Past" is a gripping tale of survival, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of freedom in a world where the past never truly lets go. ---

RUNNING ON FIRE is a supernatural thriller steeped in Appalachian folklore. After witnessing the murder of her moonshining daddy, Blue has to escape and hide herself and her little sister, Dolly, from a cold-blooded killer. For the last year, the Cote family has been running drills about what to do if the law ever came down on them. Their carefully crafted plan never included the murder of Blue and Dolly's daddy, Joe Cote, their only living parent. The girls don't learn about the details of Plan B, which arises if Daddy is dead, until minutes after midnight when he doesn't show up at their rendezvous. Out of desperation, guilt, and a sense of duty, Blue and Dolly have no choice but to navigate a maze of deadly booby traps that twist and turn through desecrated ground, all the while avoiding the call of a Pied Piper ghost; just so they can blow up Daddy's moonshine operation to keep people they don't even know out of jail. Daddy's one caveat to Plan B, "Be careful of the Watchers:" the dangerous fugitives who will kill anyone who comes near the moonshine camp.