When Detective Sarah Chen arrives at the storm-battered Beacon Point Lighthouse to investigate what appears to be a tragic accident, she discovers that Dr. Elena Vasquez, a passionate marine biologist, didn't simply fall to her death—she was murdered. The shocking revelation that Elena bears an uncanny resemblance to another woman who mysteriously vanished from the same lighthouse decades earlier transforms a routine investigation into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
As Sarah delves deeper into the lighthouse's dark history, she uncovers a chilling pattern: for nearly a century, anyone who asks too many questions about Beacon Point Lighthouse has a tendency to disappear during violent storms. Elena had been researching this very pattern when she was silenced forever.
Racing against time in the atmospheric coastal town of Beacon's Rest, Sarah must navigate a web of corruption that reaches into the highest levels of local power. With each revelation, she realizes that a century-old conspiracy is still very much alive—and its guardians will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. If Sarah fails to expose the truth, she won't just lose the case; she'll become the next victim in a deadly tradition that has claimed lives for generations.
Set against the haunting backdrop of a lighthouse that should guide lost souls to safety but instead harbors unspeakable darkness, this gripping thriller weaves together past and present in a tale of murder, corruption, and the dangerous price of seeking justice. The relentless storm winds, crashing waves, and isolated coastal setting create an atmosphere of mounting dread where trust is a luxury Sarah can't afford—especially when she discovers that even those sworn to protect and serve may be her deadliest enemies.
A pulse-pounding mystery where the beacon meant to save lives has been hiding secrets worth killing for.

The lighthouse stood defiant against the raging storm, its beacon cutting through the darkness like a sword through black silk. Detective Sarah Chen pulled her coat tighter as she approached the weathered door, rain lashing against her face with the fury of nature unleashed. "Another night, another mystery," she muttered, her breath visible in the cold air. The call had come in at 11:47 PM – a body found at the base of Beacon Point Lighthouse, circumstances unknown. The lighthouse keeper, Marcus Holloway, had discovered the victim during his routine evening check. What troubled Sarah wasn't just the death itself, but the peculiar circumstances surrounding it. The victim, identified as Dr. Elena Vasquez, a marine biologist, had no apparent reason to be at the lighthouse during such a violent storm. As Sarah climbed the rocky path, her flashlight beam danced across the wet stones. Something glinted in the light – a piece of torn fabric caught on a jagged rock. She carefully bagged the evidence, noting its expensive quality. This was no accident. The lighthouse door creaked open before she could knock. Marcus Holloway stood shadowed against the warm interior light, his weathered face etched with concern and something else – fear, perhaps? His hands trembled slightly as he gestured her inside. "Detective Chen? Thank God you're here. I... I don't know what to make of this. Elena was a friend, but what was she doing here tonight?"


Chapter 1 - Chapter 1 : The Storm