Raelynn Davenport. An elusive beauty queen with a sordid past. The Blackwoods. A prominent family with a graveyard full of tortured skeletons. The plan couldn't have been simpler. All I had to do was swap my big city life and tarnished reputation for a fresh start in a small town. Catching the immediate attention of said town's heartthrobs was nowhere on my agenda. Unapologetic about their true intentions, I find myself in the center of a game that has no concept of moral aptitude. All I wanted was peace. All they crave is madness. And in this game, losing isn’t an option. Not when we're playing for my life. Prequel to Affliction

Let's play a game. I thought this town was the solution to my troubles, but my sordid past is the least of my problems. A wealthy family of miscreants has claimed me as one of their own. They watch me from the shadows. They taunt me with their riddles. Torture me with cruel seduction and lurk around every corner to ensure I can’t escape them. When the clock strikes twelve a bargain is made, and a sinister game begins. Eleven will play. But who will win? Crucible must be read first.

Let's play a game... Words can be powerful things, and those four just granted me a golden ticket straight to hell. Two beautifully deranged boys have decided I'm their next acquisition. To make things fair they give me a chance to save myself. All I have to do is beat them at a few games of their choice. Truth or dare. Hide and seek. Simon says. Seems simple until you account for the bloodied twist they each have. They say in all chaos there's calculation. For my sake I hope that's true because if we’re going to play, I’m playing to win. Malady is a complete novel. There's no cliffhanger, but it must be read after Crucible. Deviant Games Reading Order Crucible Malady Calamity—Standalone