Scandal in Maple Heights

A lie shattered our lives. When my childhood friend Jay was framed for a crime he didn’t commit, the whole town turned its back—except for his sister Marissa, who sacrificed everything to clear his name. But in Maple Heights, loyalty is a double-edged sword: every kindness comes with a price, and the truth is just another secret buried beneath gossip and power. As Marissa’s fight for justice spirals into tragedy and Jay claws his way back with a dangerous new plan, old enemies close in, ready to destroy them all over again. When justice fails and vengeance calls, how far will love go to survive? And when the truth finally comes out, who will be left standing?

When exhausted single mom Mariah Dalton stops for a quick meal in a McDonald's with a dark past, she finds herself the target of a bizarre cult-like group—triggering a night of accusations, fear, and community secrets in Maple Heights.

A haunted crime reporter is thrust back into the darkness when a viral murder in Maple Heights unearths buried guilt, lost hope, and a city’s deepest secrets. As he and Detective Marcus Reed dig deeper, they confront a labyrinth of betrayal, a hidden organ trafficking ring, and the shattered lives left in its wake. With every revelation, the protagonist must choose between justice and mercy, knowing that some truths leave scars that never fade.

Derek poured his fortune into fixing the road for his small town—only to be betrayed and shut out by the very neighbors he helped. Now, as his family faces public humiliation and the threat of exile, Derek must confront the people of Maple Heights and reclaim what he’s owed. Loyalty, pride, and justice are all on the line when the town turns against its greatest benefactor.

He’s Maple Heights’ golden boy—untouchable, wild, and always in control. I’m the quiet girl no one remembers, dragged into his world by family ties I never chose. Wherever Carter Hayes goes, I’m there, his shadow at every party and the target of every jealous stare. But when a night of rumors and rivalry pushes me into the spotlight, Carter’s protective touch blurs the line between duty and desire. In a town where last names are everything, one secret could shatter the balance—and one reckless moment might change everything. If I fall for the boy everyone fears, will I survive the fallout, or become the next Maple Heights legend? What if the only person who can save me is the one I should never trust?

When Mike’s beloved cousin is driven to suicide by a ruthless card shark, he risks everything to confront the men who destroyed his family. In a town where everyone knows your secrets and debts can cost you everything, Mike must outwit a crew of hustlers before he loses it all—or exposes the truth. One wrong move, and Maple Heights will never forgive or forget.

Haunted by his father's mysterious disappearance, ex-cop Travis Shields is drawn into a deadly conspiracy at the heart of Maple Heights. As he investigates a suspicious death, Travis forges an uneasy alliance with a relentless reporter, unearthing secrets that bind them to a powerful real estate empire and a decades-old trafficking ring. The search for truth forces Travis to confront betrayal, buried trauma, and the true price of justice, culminating in devastating revelations and a final, unexpected act of grace.

A father races against time when a sinister online threat creeps from his HOA Facebook group to his own front door. As twisted pranks turn deadly and paranoia spreads, he must protect his family from dangers lurking both online and in the halls of their new home. In a world where trust is scarce and every neighbor is a stranger, survival means questioning everything—and everyone.

Three classmates are dead, and all eyes in Maple Heights are on Dylan—the bullied outcast with an artificial eye and a bruised body. The town wants revenge, the cops want a confession, but Dylan’s only crime may be surviving what no one else could. As secrets unravel and evidence twists, Dylan realizes: sometimes, the only way to be seen is to stand at the center of a tragedy.

Dr. Parker gave up her prestigious career to help the struggling farmers of Maple Hollow, only to be blindsided by their greed and betrayal. As small-town politics and backroom deals threaten to destroy everything she’s built, Parker must decide if fighting for justice is worth risking her heart—or if it’s time to walk away for good. In a world where loyalty is a bargaining chip, she’ll discover who’s really worth saving.

When a senator’s twisted heir shatters a farm girl’s body and soul, Maple Heights turns a blind eye—except for one cop. Derek Lane is the only man ruthless enough to drag the town’s monsters into the light, even if it means taking on the Seven Stars Society and the Deacon dynasty. But as secrets bleed and power shields the guilty, can Derek bring justice to a girl whose only crime was honesty?

Five years after the brutal murder that shattered Maple Heights, the prime suspect vanished without a trace—leaving only a blood-soaked bedroom, a broken family, and a trail of secret money. As the victim’s grieving husband clings to memories and the killer’s mother guards her son’s secret, the truth festers in the shadows. When the past resurfaces, everyone must confront the horrifying question: What if the real monster never left?