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Sam Ellison Mysteries

Ch. 5 |  That Escalated Quickly

Some turf wars don’t need grass to grow.

Taryn Barnes

23 Oct 2025 — 3 min read
Ch. 5 |  That Escalated Quickly

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Ch. 30 | Wolves in Workout Gear

Ch. 30 | Wolves in Workout Gear

Some predators peddle scripture. Others wear matching sets.

By Taryn Barnes 19 Nov 2025
Sam Ellison & The Case of the Homicidal HOA - Update

Sam Ellison & The Case of the Homicidal HOA - Update

Hello, House Guests — Lago Tierra has been busy. Chapters 16–30 of Sam Ellison & The Case of the Homicidal HOA are now live on the site, ready for you to continue your descent into the unsettling, sun-bleached madness unfolding behind those pristine gates. New neighbors are introduced. Masks start

By Taryn Barnes 19 Nov 2025
Ch. 29 |  The Man Behind the Gate

Ch. 29 |  The Man Behind the Gate

Some security systems are more dangerous than the threats they guard against.

lock-1 By Taryn Barnes 19 Nov 2025
Ch. 28 | The Dusty Dad Club

Ch. 28 | The Dusty Dad Club

Membership requires trauma and a sense of humor.

lock-1 By Taryn Barnes 19 Nov 2025
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