all the ugly and wonderful things summary

When a child mysteriously disappears from a small town and even his mother seems indifferent, it’s time for the new sheriff to step in. Meet Chris Baker, the new sheriff of the quiet Adirondack town of Clifton Heights. As one inexplicable case after another forces him to confront the townsfolk in The Skylark Diner, it’s the furtive Gavin Patchett that hands Chris a collection of not-so-fictional short stories that tumbles him into a world of monsters, ageless demons, and vengeful citizens. As Chris reads through the stories the veil starts to lift, and he soon questions what is real and what’s not, and whether he really wants to know. Nothing will ever be the same again. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

The things we want are so very rarely the things we need. Clifton Heights, a modest Adirondack town, offers many unique attractions. Arcane Delights sells both paperbacks and hard-to-find limited editions. The Skylark Diner serves the best home-cooked meals around, with friendly service and a smile. Every August, Mr. Jingo’s County Fair visits, to the delight of children and adults. In essence, Clifton Heights is the quintessential small American town. Everyone knows everyone else, and everyone is treated like family. It is quiet, simple, and peaceful. But shadows linger here. Flitting in dark corners, from the corner of the eye. If you walk down Main Street after dark, the slight scrape of shoes on asphalt whispers you're not alone, but when you look over your shoulder, no one is there. The moon shines high and bright in the night sky, but instead of throwing light, it only seems to make the shadows lengthen. Children disappear. Teens run away. Hunters get lost in the woods with frightening regularity. Husbands go mad, and wives vanish in the dead of night. And still, when the sun rises in the morning, you are greeted by townspeople with warm waves and friendly smiles, and the shivers pass as everything seems fresh and new... Until night falls once more. Handy's Pawn and Thrift sits several blocks down from Arcane Delights. Like any thrift store, its wares range from the mundane to the bizarre. By daylight, it seems just another slice of small town Americana. But in its window hangs a sign which reads: We Have Things You Need. And when a lonely traveling salesman comes looking for something he desperately wants, after normal visiting hours, after night has fallen, he will face a harsh truth among the shelves of Handy’s Pawn and Thrift: the things we want are rarely the things we need. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

“Are you thinking what I'm thinking?” she whispered, pushing her hips against his. The way his pupils dilated nearly did her in. Ethan: There are only two things that make billionaire Ethan White's heart race: fast cars and Laura Corbett. Unfortnately, Laura wants nothing to do with his playboy ways. Ethan thnks that everyone has the wrong idea about him, including his stalker, and he's determined to prove them all wrong. When Ethan's business partner wants to open a new car R&D facility in Colorado, he jumps at the opportunity to be closer to his two passions. Laura: Thrust into the new responsibility of raising her siblings by the death of her parents, Laura Corbett doesn't have time for awkward hookups, let alone a relationship. So when the billionaire she had a one night stand with shows up in town, she pretends he doesn't exist. She can't let anything come between her and her family. But nothing can prepare her for the way that Ethan connects with her brother and sister. And she can't deny the fact that jumping in his bed makes her come alive. Everything seems like it'll be normal again, maybe even better than normal. But Ethan's stalker disagrees...

Farina has a perfect life. Pera, edukasyon, mga kaibigan, guwapong boyfriend. She had it all. Ngunit sa isang iglap ay nagbago ang lahat nang maaksidente siya at sa halip na mamatay ay pumasok ang kaluluwa niya sa katawan ni Feelin. Isang babaeng pinikot lamang ang asawa para mapakasalan ito. Her life turned into a mess when she also falls in love with Captain Rafael. Ang lalaking kinamumuhian ang kanyang asawa dahil sa ginawa nitong pamimikot sa kanya. Paano niya sasabihin kay Rafael na hindi ang babaeng kinamumuhian nito ang nasa loob ng katawan nang inaakala nitong asawa kundi ibang tao na? May pag-asa kayang magkaroon ng happy ending ang kakaibang pagtatagpo nilang iyon? Will Rafael helps her to solve the mystery of her sudden death?

BLURB Spencer Roger is forced to marry the much older Kristof, who isn’t only known as the wealthiest person in their town, but also an ugly, flawed and grotesque man. Will Spencer look past her new husband’s imperfections and perhaps even learn to love him one day?. What happens when she starts to unravel secrets that Kristof wants to stay hidden and she finds out there is more to the ugly flawed man she had married. Find out in the gripping twist ahead!!

When a popular guy from another school named Eustone transferred to Shinrea SHS he encountered the toughest girl ever existed. The moment Sasha punched him in the face made him thought of something good. And from that punch on, he'd irritate her more. What he didn't know was behind that tough girl is someone who is trapped in a horrid past.

"Darby.” My name comes out as a low snarl and I struggle to think. “I'm afraid you have me at a disadvantage, Alpha.”"That's how I like you.” This almost purrs. He shifts his weight to the thigh between mine, brushing against my clit and I tremble as agonizing pleasure spirals through me. His nostrils flare with his next breath and the purr is a low sensual growl. “The better to see to every pleasurable need you have.”Big bad devilishly sexy wolf. Oh shit.

"Even with your fake face nobody will love you." I heard my own father told me. I wasn't surprised, that has always been the way it is, he always mock my ugliness. But i didn't let that stop me from going after the man I want. Killian Lockwood is a man of the people, feared and adore by all, and this ugly girl wants to be his wife. I might not succeed but it won't hurt to try right? Follow me on my journey of beautifying myself and trying to get Killian to accept me. Follow this fake face queen on her journey to the upper level. * * * Please support my first book on this platform guys, I bet y'all won't regret it.

Muntik ng mamatay ang CEO ng Ziff Corporation na si Seven Ziff dahil sa isang ambush kung hindi lang dahil sa pagkakaligtas sa kaniya ng mag-asawang napadaan sa pinangyarihan ng krimen. Subalit namatay din ang mag-asawa dahil sa pagtulong sa kaniya. Hindi nagtagumpay ang mga taong nais pumatay sa kaniya at nagpasya ang kaniyang lolo na dating chairman ng Ziff Corporation na manatili muna siya sa mansiyon at pansamantalang iwan muna ang pagiging CEO habang inaalam pa kung sino ang nais magpapatay sa kaniya. Habang nasa mansiyon ay nag-utos naman si Seven ng tao upang hanapin ang anak ng mag-asawang tumulong sa kaniya. Nais niya itong bigyan ng gantimpala ngunit nagulat siya nang malamang nalalagay din pala sa panganib ang anak ng mag-asawa sa hindi niya malamang dahilan. Dahil doon, gumawa siya ng paraan upang mapunta sa poder niya ang babae sa pamamagitan ng pagiging isang katulong. Hindi niya maaaring ipaalam sa babae ang tunay na dahilan para na rin sa kaligtasan nito at kailangan niyang alamin nang paunti-unti kung bakit pati ito ay ipinapapatay din ng mga taong gustong pumatay sa kaniya. Si Filippa, may malaking bukol sa mukha na siyang naging hadlang upang kakitaan siya ng ganda ay magsisilbing katulong sa mansiyon ng mga Ziff at walang kaalam-alam kung bakit nasa panganib ang buhay niya at kung ano ang tunay na kailangan ng guwapong bilyonaryong si Seven sa kaniya...

“I’ve warned you from the beginning. Don’t marry him, but you won’t listen.” Darcy stood close to me and smiled with concern. “You’re not a woman worthy of a man as handsome, rich, smart, and virile as Blaze.” My whole body trembled at her words. “Have you no shame?” I asked. “Take a good look at yourself, Heather.” She stared at me in the mirror. “You can’t even glance at your ugly face. Do you think Blaze can endure a lifetime of gazing at that scar?” Heather Bailey got a surprise from her husband: a divorce agreement. After a year of marriage and facing ups and downs, she couldn’t believe Blaze intended to divorce her. She was devastated when she saw him gazing lovingly at another woman. After signing the divorce papers, shockwaves caught her up. Her flower shop was burned to the ground. Her father’s company collapsed, and her parents blamed her. She struggled to rebuild her life from the ground up and became more successful than ever. Having many customers from influential families, she started her revenge on Blaze. She won the very thing he wanted, but that was just the beginning.