The Black Rose (A Halloween Short Story)

A Halloween party holds a deadly secret...

When florist Poppy Driscoll attends a costume party at her best friend Michelle’s house, she expects a night of fun and fantasy. But the evening takes a dark turn when Michelle is found dead, clutching a mysterious black rose.

As the village mourns, the whispers of murder spread, and suspicion falls on those closest to Michelle—including her grieving husband. Determined to uncover the truth, Poppy dives headfirst into a web of secrets, lies, and hidden desires. But someone wants the truth to stay buried—and Poppy may be the next to fall.

In The Black Rose, the past holds deadly consequences, and the perfect façade hides the darkest of deeds. Will you uncover the truth before the final petal falls?