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Shalima faces numerous challenges as she juggles caring for her ailing father, raising her daughter, and dealing with the constant danger posed by her troubled boyfriend. Along comes Malik, seemingly the perfect solution with his stable job and unassuming lifestyle. However, Malik harbors many secrets, including being married. Will Shalima find the love and security she craves with Malik? Or will his skepticism of financially dependent women plunge Shalima into an even more perilous situation?

Hardened Hearts is a mind-blowing psychological drama that explores how unresolved childhood trauma spills over into the future with dire consequences.

Parrish is moving up in the world: she received the Employee of the Year award at the domestic violence shelter where she works as a manager, and her handsome boyfriend proposed. Her life is drastically different from the lives of the abused families she serves, or so it seems. Parrish can relate to her clients more than she’ll let on.

Dillon is a popular art teacher at the shelter where she works with Parrish. Although Dillon is open about losing a parent to domestic abuse, there’s a secret she’s hiding. One so big that, if discovered, could ruin her friendship with Parrish and destroy Dillon’s work reputation.

Tired of standing by helplessly while domestic violence shatters the lives of those they care about, Parrish and Dillon risk it all when they devise a risky plan to avenge their clients.

Samyra Alexander and Talese Nicole collaborate to deliver an anthology of ten frightening psychological thrillers this season. Each story blends Christmas joy and psychological horror, revealing the dark side of even the most joyful celebrations. For a holiday anthology with a macabre twist, read Silent Night, Dark Desires.

Get a taste of what's in store:

The Last Christmas Wish ~ Samyra Alexander ~ On Christmas Eve, a woman seeks out a necromancer, desperate for one final connection with her late brother.

The Icicle Kiss ~ Talese Nicole ~ A grieving woman plagued by survivor’s guilt begins seeing her dead boyfriend, leaving her to wonder if he’s real or just a haunting illusion.

A Beautiful Disaster ~ Samyra Alexander ~   A woman’s best friend introduces her to the man of her dreams, but is he too good to be true?

House by the Side of the Road ~ Talese Nicole ~ A boy meets a mysterious girl near his grandmother’s house, but her presence leaves an unsettling feeling lingering in the air.

Snowbound and Sinister ~ Samyra Alexander ~ A snowstorm traps a family together for Christmas, but as the night progresses, a chilling twist reveals a sinister truth that chills the holiday spirit.

Get ready for seven thrilling short stories with surprising twists that will keep you hooked.

"Family Meeting" explores why a college student calls her parents for help, as it's a matter of life and death. In "New Year, New Me... Now What?", a woman will do anything to become the perfect woman for her crush. "If You're Reading This Letter" is about a young man who must prove he deserves to die before ending his own life.

"Crappy Grandmammy" follows a devout grandmother’s efforts to guide her family toward God. "He Hurt Me. How Could He?" questions if there are any justifications for a boyfriend to betray and abandon his pregnant partner. "The Motivational Speaker" is about a divorced woman seeking revenge against the inspirational speaker who ruined her marriage. And in "Exposed," an underpaid pastor risks his life to deliver an important message.

Curious to see how well you can guess, huh? See if you can figure out the plot twists in every story!

Brandy, a food delivery driver, is well-acquainted with loss. Her parents are no longer alive, and her daughter is in foster care. Brandy's best friend, Zane, is the only person she has left, so she embraces his dream of buying a home for their children. But, when Brandy stops taking her medication, her behavior leads to her and Zane becoming homeless. Without a place to stay, they have to spend their savings on a motel, delaying their dream of owning a home.

To earn back Zane's trust, Brandy creates a scheme to live with her agoraphobic client. All Brandy and Zane need to do is keep the client captive in her own home. They firmly believe their plan will succeed, and soon they'll be leaving after living in her house without paying rent.

But strange events unfold as Halloween draws near. Brandy and Zane become victims of harassment and threats. The real question is, who is sending the threats? The client is not the one sending them because Brandy and Zane have her locked in her room. Will they find the mysterious person before the hostage takers become the hostages?