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🧺 The Laundry Line Incident (1998)
In 1998, a woman in West Tawakoni discovered a torn shirt and muddy footprints beneath her backyard clothesline—where a figure had briefly hung at dawn. No body was found. Locals still whisper about the man who never left the lake. Dive into this eerie unsolved mystery that blends Southern folklore with chilling forensic detail.
Sep 42 min read


🖤 Cover Reveal: The Dollmaker of Point
The Dollmaker of Point is a chilling psychological thriller and Book Two in A Texas Thriller of Murder and Betrayal series. When a brutal Texas murder mystery shocks the town of Point, married detectives Loretta and David Smitty face a serial killer who leaves dolls mirroring each victim’s wounds. Dark, twisted, and unforgettable, this crime thriller delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense for fans of murder mystery and suspense novels.
Sep 31 min read


The Silence Is Intentional… and Suspenseful
I’ve been quiet today—and probably will be for the next few. I’m deep in the final chapters of the next Texas Thriller of Murder and Betrayal. The ending’s taking shape, and soon I’ll be in editor mode. Keep an eye out for teasers and exclusive first looks… the next body drop is coming.
Aug 281 min read


A Taste of What’s Beneath the Surface
Get a free taste of the mystery that started it all. In the opening chapters of Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni, David & Loretta Smitty step into a case soaked in silence, grief, and something colder than water. The lake doesn’t just hold secrets—it protects them. Read the sample now and feel the first ripple.
Aug 271 min read


Something Is Coming...
Something’s wrong. David & Loretta Smitty have been called in, but the town isn’t talking—and the silence feels rehearsed. The air is heavy. The scene is precise. And whatever’s happening here didn’t start with them. It won’t end with them either. Something is coming. And last night, it got closer.
Aug 261 min read


The Homestead Bones
In 2019, surveyors near Lake Tawakoni uncovered shallow, unmarked graves—no headstones, no records, just silence and bones. The land was once a forgotten homestead, abandoned in the 1940s. The remains were never identified. Locals say the site was quietly fenced off, but the questions linger: Who were they burying—and why didn’t they want them found?
Aug 252 min read


The Wailing Woman of Lake Tawakoni
Locals say if you hear crying near Lake Tawakoni at dawn, don’t follow it. The Wailing Woman—drenched in fog and grief—calls for her lost daughter, Lila. Campers report sobbing, wet footprints, and dreams of drowning. She vanished decades ago, but the lake never forgets. And neither does she.
Aug 222 min read


🕵️♀️ Beneath the Surface: Evidence I Can’t Show You (Yet)
Beneath the surface of Lake Tawakoni, the water holds more than silt and secrets—it holds stories that were never meant to be unearthed. In the quiet hush of dawn, where mist curls like breath over the shoreline, a single clue threatens to unravel everything. This post dives into the forensic fragments, emotional echoes, and buried truths that inspired Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni. Some mysteries drown. Others claw their way back.
Aug 211 min read


🖤 Become a Cadaver Curator: The Tier for the Morbidly Curious
Step into the morgue drawer—Cadaver Curator is your backstage pass to the forensic heart of my fiction. Get exclusive behind-the-book content, early access to chapters, and a free ebook after two full months. This tier is for readers who crave the evidence, not just the story.
Aug 211 min read


🔥 Whispers in the Pines: Cult Rumors and Ritual Sites Around Lake Tawakoni
The woods around Lake Tawakoni fall silent before something happens. No wind. No crickets. Just stillness—and then the bonfires. Locals whisper about shadowed figures, bone circles, and symbols that bleed sap. No arrests. No answers. Just rumors. And the occasional missing person. I didn’t want to believe it either. Until I saw the clearing.
Aug 212 min read


🕷 The Web That Shouldn’t Exist
The Dark Beneath: Scary Folklore & Whispers Near Lake Tawakoni... They say the lake is peaceful. A place for fishing, swimming, and quiet reflection. But Lake Tawakoni doesn’t just hold water—it holds stories. And some of them don’t float. Today I will start revealing the unsettling truths & rumors that make this East Texas reservoir more than just a scenic backdrop. These are the whispers that linger in the fog, ripple beneath the surface, and echo in the silence between foo
Aug 201 min read


🎧 Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni — The Audiobook is Officially in Production!
Something’s stirring beneath the surface. I’m thrilled to share that the audiobook for Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni is officially in production. The voices have been cast. The script is being shaped. And the silence around the lake is about to be broken in a whole new way. This story—my debut novel, steeped in Southern noir and psychological dread—has always lived in whispers. Now, it’s getting a voice. Or several. And they’re haunting. The projected release date? Halloween 20
Aug 191 min read


Become a Cadaver Recruit on Patreon
Become a Cadaver Recruit on Patreon: Your Invitation to the First Cut Step across the police tape and into the shadows where every lifeless form tells a story. As a Cadaver Recruit on Patreon, you’re the first to examine the cold truth at the heart of each mystery—unmasking evil, one body at a time. You’ll glimpse exclusive behind the book content, and wield your “Cadaver Recruit” badge with pride in our community. This is your front-row seat to the anatomy of dread, where ev
Aug 181 min read


Exclusive to Patreon Members: "The Hit List"
"The Hit List" on Patreon Behind the scenes: The "Hit List" evidence from Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni Deep in the woods, inside a long-abandoned cabin, my detectives unearthed a box of forgotten papers—battered notebooks, folded scraps, and one chilling artifact that changed everything. The notebook was old, but the ink was sharp. Neat handwriting filled every page, listing names tied to Quinlan’s meth trade: dealers, addicts, informants. 🔍 Author’s Note: This notebook bec
Aug 181 min read


Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni Is Coming to Audio soon!
If you’ve felt the chill of Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni —the grief-soaked air, the blood in the water, the secrets buried beneath the surface—then you’re going to love what’s coming next. 🎧 The audiobook is on its way! And soon, Patreon subscribers will be the first to hear it. I’m releasing an exclusive teaser audio clip that drops you straight into the heart of the mystery. You’ll hear select scenes brought to life with haunting narration and the kind of tension that linge
Aug 171 min read


Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni Is Now Available Everywhere You Read
The wait is over— Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni is officially on sale! Step into the shadows of a quiet Texas lake town where secrets fester and justice cuts deep. This gripping small-town murder mystery is now available in Kindle, paperback, and ebook formats across all major retailers. Where to Buy: Amazon – Kindle & Paperback Barnes & Noble – Nook & Paperback Apple Books – Ebook Google Play Store – Ebook Rakuten Kobo – Ebook Whether you prefer flipping pages or swipi
Aug 151 min read


Unravel Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni: A Riveting Small-Town Crime Thriller
New Book Release! Step into the misty mornings of Lake Tawakoni, where every ripple hides a secret and every smile masks suspicion. In Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni , Loretta & David Allseitz weave a tale of betrayal, obsession, and justice in a tight-knit Texas community. This is the perfect escape for fans of new author crime thrillers craving atmospheric suspense and moral complexity. What Makes This Mystery Unmissable Every scene crackles with tension, from abandoned boat do
Aug 141 min read


Welcome to the Lake—And to Our Storytelling Journey
Hi there, and welcome to our little corner of the internet! We're Loretta & David Allseitz, Texas-based authors with a deep love for crime fiction, psychological thrillers, and the kind of small-town mysteries that simmer just beneath the surface. If you’ve ever stood at the edge of a quiet lake and felt like it was keeping secrets—you’re in the right place. After years of scribbling ideas in notebooks, swapping plot twists over coffee with my husband David (a truck driver wi
Aug 141 min read
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