Around here, stories have a way of lingering — tucked inside old books, hidden between forgotten roads, and carried home in little treasures. Whether you came for signed stories, Brakesville keepsakes, or something quietly strange, I’m so glad you’re here.
— Tibbi Ann Hardix
Stories born in the Appalachian hills—where folklore whispers, mystery lingers, and even the sweetest tales carry a shadow.
From supernatural suspense and small-town secrets to spooky-sweet Halloween stories, Tibbi Ann Hardix weaves haunting, heartfelt tales set in the fictional town of Brakesville, West Virginia.
Step inside. Some stories don’t let go.
The Mystery of Cerise Falls - Paperback
The Mystery of Cerise Falls - Hard Cover
The Mystery of Cerise Falls - Kindle Edition
In the quiet Appalachian town of Brakesville, secrets don't stay buried for long-especially near Cerise Falls. Two years after homecoming queen Tina Carlson vanished, local outcast Heather May Andrews can't let the mystery rest. Drawn by whispers in the woods and legends of blood-red water, she and former classmate William Krix return to the forbidden falls to uncover what really happened that night. But when the spirit board spells HELP and the water begins to run red again, they realize the truth beneath Cerise Falls may not rest easy-and neither will they. The Mystery of Cerise Falls is a haunting small-town ghost story about courage, loss, and the thin line between legend and reality.
Hatched from a Chicken Egg
A Shorty Story by Tibbi Ann Hardix - Paperback
Hatched from a Chicken Egg A Shorty Story by Tibbi Ann Hardix - Hard Cover
Hatched from a Chicken Egg A Shorty Story by Tibbi Ann Hardix - Kindle Edition
Hatched from a Chicken Egg is an Appalachian folk horror story rooted in hardship, survival, and the uneasy feeling that some places remember more than they should. In a struggling West Virginia hollow where rumors travel faster than truth, small disturbances begin to surface—missing things, strange sounds, broken eggshells, and a sense that the land itself is paying attention. As neighbors tighten their grip on what little they have, something old and patient stirs along the ridges, blurring the line between folklore and reality. This is a story about poverty and protection, community and isolation, and the quiet terror of realizing that not everything born in the mountains belongs to the world we understand
Reese the Haunted Halloweenie
A Halloween Mystery -
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Every Halloween, Reese the Haunted Halloweenie keeps watch over his quiet town—tiny wings fluttering, brave heart glowing, and loyal pup squad never far from his side. With four paws ready for adventure, no mystery is too spooky… or too small.
But this year, something magical is hiding in the moonlight.
When Reese and his friends stumble upon a very suspicious piece of Halloween candy, a cozy nighttime adventure begins—one filled with gentle clues, curious questions, and the courage it takes to do the right thing. As autumn leaves crunch beneath their paws, Reese learns that being different can be a strength—and that friendship makes even the darkest nights feel warm.
Reese the Haunted Halloweenie: A Halloween Mystery is a sweet, imaginative children’s picture book about belonging, bravery, and finding your place in the world. Perfect for fall storytime, Halloween reading, and year-round smiles, this gentle mystery celebrates teamwork, kindness, and the magic of believing in yourself.
✨ Wagging tails
✨ Sparkly surprises
✨ Tiny mysteries
✨ The power of friendship
Cupid Reaper in the Creek
A Brakesville Short Story - Paperback
Valentine's Day in Brakesville, West Virginia, is usually about red paper hearts, slow songs at the community center, and the annual VFD steak dinner. But some winters, when the air turns too warm and the creek runs too smooth, the town remembers what it tries hardest to forget.
In 2004, a group of high school friends slip away from the sweetheart dance and gather down past Hang-N-Run Road, beside the dark waters of Craven's Creek. The fire is high. The music is loud. The laughter feels safe.
Until the water stops sounding right.
Between the sycamores, a tall figure watches from the shadows - sharp black suit, silver heart pin, and a red tie that gleams too dark to be silk. He has appeared at Brakesville's dances for generations. Some call him the Valentine Man.
The older ones whisper a different name.
The Cupid Reaper.
Beyond the Raspberry Bushes
Scarecrow of Crawdad Creek - Paperback
The land remembers. The quiet isn't empty.
In the summer of 1992, eight-year-old Taylor Mae Dayton spends her days tending the raspberry bushes she shares with her grandmother on their small Brakesville farm.
When the crows begin tearing through them, Taylor builds a scarecrow from old clothes, barn hay, and a single gold button she found at the Mystic Mercantile-though no one can say where it came from.
By nightfall, something changes.
The wind turns dry. The quiet grows heavy.
And what stands in the field is no longer just straw and thread.
It watches.
It moves.
And it wants something it cannot take.
As the presence draws closer to the house, Taylor finds herself bound to something she doesn't understand-and may not be able to leave behind.
Beyond the Raspberry Bushes is an Appalachian Gothic novella steeped in atmosphere, memory, and the quiet horror of things that were never meant to stay.
Echoes of Before Lester's Story - Paperback
In the mist-shrouded Appalachian town of Brakesville, the past is never truly buried.
Echoes of Before - Lester's Story is a haunting gothic novel that blurs the line between folklore and memory, grief and inheritance. When young Lester begins speaking of events, places, and tragedies he should not know, his mother Tammy is forced to confront the possibility that her son is not merely sensitive-but connected to something far older and far darker than the town is willing to acknowledge.
As whispers of long-buried sins rise with the fog, Brakesville's collective history begins to surface: drowned girls, vanished families, restless spirits, and an ancient presence rooted deep in the surrounding woods. Tammy must navigate a community bound by silence and superstition while protecting her son from forces that seem determined to claim him as their own.
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Welcome to The Story Keeper’s Shelf
Hidden somewhere between the winding creek roads and forgotten hills of Brakesville sits a collection reserved for devoted readers.
Here you’ll find signed editions, immersive book club bundles, collector offerings, and exclusive extras inspired by the stories of Tibbi Ann Hardix.
Whether you are stepping into Cerise Falls for the first time or wandering Beyond the Raspberry Bushes, these collections were created for readers who love Appalachian mystery, folklore, and stories that linger long after the final page.
Welcome to Brakesville.
The stories are waiting.
