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Second Hand Rose
Short Story Abigail Hirst, a city reporter, returns to her hometown to take over Second Hand Rose, a quintessential antique store, following the sad passing of her beloved Grandmother, Rose. This new life seems perfect for Abigail and her trusted terrier Jake, until she starts to notice strange happenings.
Gruesome deaths and mysterious disappearances are catching up with this chocolate-box town named Friendship, as Abigail digs deeper in her investigations.
Time is quickly running out for the fate of the whole town but only facing up to her own dark past, can she truly help Friendship and the people she loves most.
Gruesome deaths and mysterious disappearances are catching up with this chocolate-box town named Friendship, as Abigail digs deeper in her investigations.
Time is quickly running out for the fate of the whole town but only facing up to her own dark past, can she truly help Friendship and the people she loves most.
Published: May 10, 2023
Pages: 146
ISBN: 9781739351441
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Carina P.
Mar 14, 2026
Second Hand Rose is a fast-paced, horror story with a mix of mystery. Reader beware this is a gruesome book!
Abigail Hirst, a renowned city reporter, returns to her picturesque hometown of Friendship after the passing of her beloved grandmother, Rose. With her faithful terrier, Jake, by her side, Abigail takes over Second Hand Rose, a quaint antique store that has been left to her by her grandmother.
At first, everything seems to fall into place for Abigail. She is able to reconnect with old friends and immerse herself in the charm of her hometown. But soon, she starts to notice strange things happening around Friendship. Gruesome deaths and mysterious disappearances begin to occur, casting a dark cloud over the once idyllic town.
Author D.E.Fox has created a vivid and captivating world in Friendship, with well-developed characters that will draw you in from the start.
D.E. Fox skillfully weaves together past and present, slowly revealing the truth behind the town's secrets. The pace is just right, keeping readers engaged and eager to uncover the next piece of the puzzle.
So if you're ready to dive into a thrilling horror/mystery with secrets and much gore then this book is for you. But be warned, once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down.
Abigail Hirst, a renowned city reporter, returns to her picturesque hometown of Friendship after the passing of her beloved grandmother, Rose. With her faithful terrier, Jake, by her side, Abigail takes over Second Hand Rose, a quaint antique store that has been left to her by her grandmother.
At first, everything seems to fall into place for Abigail. She is able to reconnect with old friends and immerse herself in the charm of her hometown. But soon, she starts to notice strange things happening around Friendship. Gruesome deaths and mysterious disappearances begin to occur, casting a dark cloud over the once idyllic town.
Author D.E.Fox has created a vivid and captivating world in Friendship, with well-developed characters that will draw you in from the start.
D.E. Fox skillfully weaves together past and present, slowly revealing the truth behind the town's secrets. The pace is just right, keeping readers engaged and eager to uncover the next piece of the puzzle.
So if you're ready to dive into a thrilling horror/mystery with secrets and much gore then this book is for you. But be warned, once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down.