Master of cozy mystery fiction, weaving tales of small-town secrets and clever plot twists.<\/spanec><\/spane><\/spans><\/span><\/p>","animations":{"animation":null,"once":true,"offset":200,"delay":50}}},"customize":null},"editor":"project"}],"animations":{"animation":null,"once":true,"offset":200,"delay":50},"sortIndex":{"lg":0,"md":0,"sm":0},"sid":"la6evo17--thqpC_vTrw","uid":"9cF0k7HuvU","highlight":false,"_uid":"8cNV0AHyB","lottie":[]},{"display":true,"name":"Flex Column","elements":[{"uid":"RMz9n7OZD","display":true,"name":"Subheadline","sid":"la6evo17--YAWZCWTts8","hideFromSections":false,"component":"ElSubheadlineV2","group":"Typography","ignoreGroup":false,"layout":null,"disableVisibility":false,"options":{"content":{"description":{"type":"tiptap-mod-v2","display":true,"tag":"h3","resolutionStyle":{"sm":[],"md":[],"lg":[]},"text":"

Quick Links<\/p>","animations":{"animation":null,"once":true,"offset":200,"delay":50}}},"customize":null},"editor":"project"},{"uid":"ZwQp16Xox","display":true,"name":"Menu Links","sid":"la6evo17--XulNPSdxHi","hideFromSections":false,"component":"ElMenuLinksV4","group":"Navigation","ignoreGroup":false,"layout":null,"disableVisibility":false,"options":{"content":{"menu":{"display":true,"type":"menu-links-mod-v4","links":[{"text":"Disclaimers","customLink":false,"href":{"id":624492,"slug":"disclaimers","title":"Disclaimers","is_home":0,"settings":"{\"background\":{\"background\":\"\"},\"backgroundImage\":{\"type\":\"background-image-customs\",\"src\":\"\",\"position\":\"center\",\"size\":\"cover\",\"opacity\":1,\"backgroundRepeat\":\"repeat\",\"overlay\":{\"color\":\"rgb(0,0,0)\",\"opacity\":0.5,\"enabled\":false}},\"hideHeader\":true,\"hideFooter\":true}","hash":"789ce80c0565346c4c53f1f3bbd76fd4","page_status":"ACTIVE","meta_title":"Disclaimers","meta_keywords":null,"meta_description":null,"twitter_title":null,"twitter_image":null,"open_graph_title":null,"twitter_description":null,"open_graph_image":null,"open_graph_description":null,"password_protection":false,"password_id":null,"category_id":30488,"css_hash":"c8ssyg8","css_file":"https:\/\/estage-test.b-cdn.net\/public-media\/user-981\/css\/663\/67b6b70d826155d4c973467ab05499ac.css","category":{"id":30488,"user_id":"981","project_id":55181,"name":"Shared","parent_id":"0","sort_order":0,"created_at":"2026-01-16T09:04:37.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-01-16T09:04:37.000000Z"}},"blank":true,"customHref":"","children":[],"icon":"","iconAppend":false},{"id":"-Jnc5PrQdZ","href":{"id":625595,"slug":"privacy-policy","title":"Privacy Policy","is_home":0,"settings":"{\"background\":{\"background\":\"\"},\"backgroundImage\":{\"type\":\"background-image-customs\",\"src\":\"\",\"position\":\"center\",\"size\":\"cover\",\"opacity\":1,\"backgroundRepeat\":\"repeat\",\"overlay\":{\"color\":\"rgb(0,0,0)\",\"opacity\":0.5,\"enabled\":false}},\"hideHeader\":true}","hash":"06cb54702022c87bae415c70c45d3ee4","page_status":"ACTIVE","meta_title":"Privacy Policy","meta_keywords":null,"meta_description":null,"twitter_title":null,"twitter_image":null,"open_graph_title":null,"twitter_description":null,"open_graph_image":null,"open_graph_description":null,"password_protection":false,"password_id":null,"category_id":0,"css_hash":"tksw04p","css_file":"https:\/\/estage-test.b-cdn.net\/public-media\/user-981\/css\/909\/60034bde49b069e7f8792cee64c7e5a6.css","category":null},"text":"Privacy Policy","customLink":false,"blank":true,"itemType":"","children":[],"iconAppend":null},{"id":"kMFOCKbcGb","href":{"id":587492,"slug":"terms-of-use","title":"Terms of Use","is_home":0,"settings":"{\"background\":{\"background\":\"\"},\"backgroundImage\":{\"type\":\"background-image-customs\",\"src\":\"\",\"position\":\"center\",\"size\":\"cover\",\"opacity\":1,\"backgroundRepeat\":\"repeat\",\"overlay\":{\"color\":\"rgb(0,0,0)\",\"opacity\":0.5,\"enabled\":false}},\"hideHeader\":true}","hash":"361363978ce5e8882f9870f4302ec237","page_status":"ACTIVE","meta_title":"Terms of Use","meta_keywords":null,"meta_description":null,"twitter_title":null,"twitter_image":null,"open_graph_title":null,"twitter_description":null,"open_graph_image":null,"open_graph_description":null,"password_protection":false,"password_id":null,"category_id":0,"css_hash":"j37t8he","css_file":"https:\/\/estage-test.b-cdn.net\/public-media\/user-981\/css\/909\/60034bde49b069e7f8792cee64c7e5a6.css","category":null},"text":"Terms of Use","customLink":false,"blank":true,"itemType":"","children":[]},{"id":"fo0-k0vJqT","href":{"id":587497,"slug":"contact","title":"Contact","is_home":0,"settings":"{}","hash":"40edbfa9fc9f087dee15e1d509d0876c","page_status":"ACTIVE","meta_title":"Contact","meta_keywords":null,"meta_description":null,"twitter_title":null,"twitter_image":null,"open_graph_title":null,"twitter_description":null,"open_graph_image":null,"open_graph_description":null,"password_protection":false,"password_id":null,"category_id":0,"css_hash":"9cbzcd7","category":null},"text":"Contact","customLink":false,"blank":true,"children":[],"pickedUid":"sNUNsaDIp"}]}}},"editor":"project"},{"uid":"B_d0cuKHK","display":true,"name":"Social Icons","sid":"global--tYIZLM220S","hideFromSections":false,"component":"ElSocialLinksV2","group":"Others","ignoreGroup":false,"layout":null,"disableVisibility":false,"options":{"content":{"socialLinks":{"display":true,"type":"social-links-mod-v2","links":[{"icon":"fa fa-facebook","icon_img":"","href":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/StevenTDuffAuthor","blank":"","iconType":"link","shape":"circle","color":"rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)","background":"rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)"},{"icon":"fa fa-link","icon_img":"","href":"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/Steven-T.-Duff\/author\/B0FYN1CR35?ccs_id=40148ee1-1c50-42fe-aa50-fa2addd0d043","blank":"","iconType":"link","shape":"circle","color":"rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)","background":"rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)"},{"icon":"fa-brands fa-tiktok","icon_img":"","href":"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@steven.t.duff","blank":"","iconType":"link","shape":null,"color":"rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)","background":"rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)"}]}}},"editor":"project"},{"uid":"bytO0iVKT","display":true,"name":"Paragraph","sid":"la6evo17--aX10lLFCq-","hideFromSections":false,"component":"ElParagraphV2","group":"Typography","ignoreGroup":false,"layout":null,"disableVisibility":false,"options":{"content":{"description":{"type":"tiptap-mod-v2","display":true,"resolutionStyle":{"sm":[],"md":[],"lg":[]},"text":"

\u2709\ufe0f steven@steventd<\/spanec>u<\/spanec><\/spane>ff.com<\/spanec><\/spans><\/span><\/p>","animations":{"animation":null,"once":true,"offset":200,"delay":50}}},"customize":null},"editor":"project"},{"uid":"ASTIIsLf0","display":true,"name":"Paragraph","sid":"global--i80MalX9J-","hideFromSections":false,"component":"ElParagraphV2","group":"Typography","ignoreGroup":false,"layout":null,"disableVisibility":false,"options":{"content":{"description":{"type":"tiptap-mod-v2","display":true,"resolutionStyle":{"sm":[],"md":[],"lg":[]},"text":"

This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Facebook or Meta Platforms, Inc. Facebook is a trademark of Meta Platforms, Inc.<\/spans><\/span><\/p>

Any references to stories, characters, or events on this page relate solely to the fictional work being presented. Experiences with books and reading are subjective, and individual enjoyment or interpretation may vary.<\/spans><\/span><\/p>

By signing up to receive a free chapter, you are requesting access to a preview of a work of fiction and occasional updates from the author. You may unsubscribe at any time. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms for additional information.<\/spans><\/span><\/p>

We value transparency and respect our readers\u2019 trust. Thank you for visiting, and we hope you enjoy the story.<\/spans><\/span><\/p>","animations":{"animation":null,"once":true,"offset":200,"delay":50}}},"customize":null},"editor":"project"}],"animations":{"animation":null,"once":true,"offset":200,"delay":50},"sortIndex":{"lg":0,"md":0,"sm":0},"sid":"la6evo17--KYsKPmoAzS","uid":"tyeUWIc2DU","highlight":false,"_uid":"BoH172ZoJq","lottie":[]}],"lottie":[],"animations":{"animation":null,"once":true,"offset":200,"delay":50}}},"temp_id":"rKQgPuy70"},{"display":true,"name":"Flex Wrapper","hideFromSections":false,"component":"ElFlexWrapperV2","group":"","layout":null,"options":{"content":{"display":true,"cols":[{"display":true,"name":"Flex Column","elements":[{"uid":"WqrMva30m","display":true,"name":"Paragraph","sid":"la6evo17--dLYeB3hPqG","hideFromSections":false,"component":"ElParagraphV2","group":"Typography","ignoreGroup":false,"layout":null,"disableVisibility":false,"options":{"content":{"description":{"type":"tiptap-mod-v2","display":true,"resolutionStyle":{"sm":[],"md":[],"lg":[]},"text":"

\u00a9 2026 Steven T. Duff. All rights reserved.<\/spanec><\/spane><\/spans><\/span><\/p>","animations":{"animation":null,"once":true,"offset":200,"delay":50}}},"customize":null},"editor":"project"}],"sortIndex":{"lg":0,"md":0,"sm":0},"uid":"5ZjJ12sEUG","sid":"la6evo17--Bal9_OATE8","_uid":"Y7yC1kp0JS","lottie":[],"animations":{"animation":null,"once":true,"offset":200,"delay":50},"highlight":false}],"lottie":[],"animations":{"animation":null,"once":true,"offset":200,"delay":50}}},"uid":"i8AI4aHTL","sid":"la6evo17--r-Co6vonrC","temp_id":"j0pbRmZok"}]},"lottie":[]},"backgroundImage":{"src":""},"backgroundVideo":{"enabled":false,"url":"","loop":true,"ratio":1}},"render_id":"QvHeWwae_Q"}},"textStyles":{"h1":{"fontFamily":{"lg":"Roboto","md":"Roboto","sm":"Roboto"},"fontWeight":{"lg":600,"md":600,"sm":600},"fontSize":{"lg":"48px","md":"48px","sm":"36px"},"color":{"lg":"#0C226C","md":"#0C226C","sm":"#0C226C"},"align":{"lg":"center","md":"center","sm":"center"},"textDecoration":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"textStyle":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"lineHeight":{"lg":1.3,"md":1.3,"sm":1.3},"letterSpacing":{"lg":0,"md":0,"sm":0}},"h2":{"fontFamily":{"lg":"Roboto","md":"Roboto","sm":"Roboto"},"fontWeight":{"lg":600,"md":600,"sm":600},"fontSize":{"lg":"48px","md":"48px","sm":"36px"},"color":{"lg":"#0C226C","md":"#0C226C","sm":"#0C226C"},"align":{"lg":"center","md":"center","sm":"center"},"textDecoration":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"textStyle":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"lineHeight":{"lg":1.3,"md":1.3,"sm":1.3},"letterSpacing":{"lg":0,"md":0,"sm":0}},"h3":{"fontFamily":{"lg":"Roboto","md":"Roboto","sm":"Roboto"},"fontWeight":{"lg":600,"md":600,"sm":600},"fontSize":{"lg":"34px","md":"34px","sm":"34px"},"color":{"lg":"#0C226C","md":"#0C226C","sm":"#0C226C"},"align":{"lg":"center","md":"center","sm":"center"},"textDecoration":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"textStyle":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"lineHeight":{"lg":1.3,"md":1.3,"sm":1.3},"letterSpacing":{"lg":0,"md":0,"sm":0}},"h4":{"fontFamily":{"lg":"Roboto","md":"Roboto","sm":"Roboto"},"fontWeight":{"lg":600,"md":600,"sm":600},"fontSize":{"lg":"24px","md":"24px","sm":"24px"},"color":{"lg":"#0C226C","md":"#0C226C","sm":"#0C226C"},"align":{"lg":"center","md":"center","sm":"center"},"textDecoration":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"textStyle":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"lineHeight":{"lg":1.3,"md":1.3,"sm":1.3},"letterSpacing":{"lg":0,"md":0,"sm":0}},"paragraph":{"fontFamily":{"lg":"Roboto","md":"Roboto","sm":"Roboto"},"fontWeight":{"lg":400,"md":400,"sm":400},"fontSize":{"lg":"18px","md":"18px","sm":"18px"},"color":{"lg":"#383838","md":"#383838","sm":"#383838"},"align":{"lg":"center","md":"center","sm":"center"},"textDecoration":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"textStyle":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"lineHeight":{"lg":1.3,"md":1.3,"sm":1.3},"letterSpacing":{"lg":0,"md":0,"sm":0}},"link":{"fontFamily":{"lg":"Roboto","md":"Roboto","sm":"Roboto"},"fontWeight":{"lg":400,"md":400,"sm":400},"fontSize":{"lg":"18px","md":"18px","sm":"18px"},"color":{"lg":"#7CACFA","md":"#7CACFA","sm":"#7CACFA"},"align":{"lg":"center","md":"center","sm":"center"},"textDecoration":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"textStyle":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"lineHeight":{"lg":1.3,"md":1.3,"sm":1.3},"letterSpacing":{"lg":0,"md":0,"sm":0}},"link-hover":{"fontFamily":{"lg":"Roboto","md":"Roboto","sm":"Roboto"},"fontWeight":{"lg":400,"md":400,"sm":400},"fontSize":{"lg":"18px","md":"18px","sm":"18px"},"color":{"lg":"#5f8edc","md":"#5f8edc","sm":"#5f8edc"},"align":{"lg":"center","md":"center","sm":"center"},"textDecoration":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"textStyle":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"lineHeight":{"lg":1.3,"md":1.3,"sm":1.3},"letterSpacing":{"lg":0,"md":0,"sm":0}},"h5":{"fontFamily":{"lg":"ProximaNova","md":"ProximaNova","sm":"ProximaNova"},"fontWeight":{"lg":500,"md":500,"sm":500},"fontSize":{"lg":"20px","md":"20px","sm":"20px"},"color":{"lg":"#212529","md":"#212529","sm":"#212529"},"align":{"lg":"left","md":"left","sm":"left"},"textDecoration":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"textStyle":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"lineHeight":{"lg":1.2,"md":1.2,"sm":1.2},"letterSpacing":{"lg":0,"md":0,"sm":0}},"h6":{"fontFamily":{"lg":"ProximaNova","md":"ProximaNova","sm":"ProximaNova"},"fontWeight":{"lg":500,"md":500,"sm":500},"fontSize":{"lg":"16px","md":"16px","sm":"16px"},"color":{"lg":"#212529","md":"#212529","sm":"#212529"},"align":{"lg":"left","md":"left","sm":"left"},"textDecoration":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"textStyle":{"lg":"","md":"","sm":""},"lineHeight":{"lg":1.2,"md":1.2,"sm":1.2},"letterSpacing":{"lg":0,"md":0,"sm":0}}},"button":{"uid":"q3brWQqFq","name":"Button","component":"ElButton","group":"Media","layout":null,"options":{"customize":null,"content":{"button":{"pressetID":0,"display":true,"hover":{"resolutionStyle":{"lg":{"size":"1"}}},"type":"button-mod","text":"Click Me","resolutionStyle":{"lg":{"size":"1","align":"center","btnStyle":"","color":"rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)","backgroundColor":"rgb(252, 176, 69)","shape":null,"shadow":null,"padding":{"top":20,"bottom":20,"x":0}},"sm":{"size":"md","align":"center","btnStyle":"","color":"#ffffff","backgroundColor":"rgb(252, 176, 69)","shape":null,"shadow":null,"padding":{"top":20,"bottom":20,"x":0}}},"buttonType":"button","animations":{"animation":null,"once":true,"offset":200,"delay":50},"backgroundType":null,"backgroundGradient":[{"color":"rgba(177, 211, 103, 1)","position":0},{"color":"rgba(102, 176, 83, 1)","position":100}],"border":[0,0,0,0],"radius":[4,4,4,4],"gradientDirection":"180","padding":{"lg":{"top":0,"bottom":0,"x":22}},"margin":{"lg":{"top":"20","bottom":"20","x":0},"md":{"top":"20","bottom":"20","x":0},"sm":{"top":"20","bottom":"20","x":0}},"shadowOptions":{"spread":4,"blur":20}}}}},"code_injection":{"head":"\n

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Our community is coming soon. We're working hard to give you the best experience

Quick Links