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🚨 The Lake’s Dropping Free Lore—But Only for 5 Days
Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni – The Eras Remix: In My Gen Z Era is dropping FREE on Kindle from October 13–17. This isn’t the OG—it’s the emotionally feral reboot. Rewritten for readers who binge thrillers like cursed playlists and annotate in trauma-coded emojis. If you missed the original, now’s your chance to spiral for $0. The lake’s not calm—it’s petty. And it’s carving teardrops into bodies like it’s a vibe check.
Oct 71 min read


Y'all Ain't Ready... In My Gen Z Era: Teardrops Cover = Screenshot. Panic. Repeat.
The lake’s watching—and the cover just dropped. Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni – The Eras Remix: In My Gen Z Era is giving haunted soft launch, forensic dread, and emotionally feral chaos. Loretta and David Smitty are chasing bodies, trauma-coded symbols, and small-town silence. TikTok-style chapters like POV: The Lake’s Got Beef and Unsent = Unsolved make this a bingeable thriller for anyone who spirals at 2AM and screenshots before they cry.
Oct 71 min read


Only 2 More weeks! Whispers & Witnesses: A Night of Suspense, Signatures, and Haunting Revelations
Join authors Loretta & David Allseitz for Whispers & Witnesses, a thriller book signing and vendor haunt on October 18th, 5–7 PM at The Venue at 84 WEST in Denison, TX. Discover chilling reads like Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni and The Dollmaker of Point, shop eerie vendor goods, and experience a night of suspense. Limited books available—bring cash or VENMO. Dare to attend. Witness the whispers. Embrace the haunt.
Oct 32 min read


Now Open: The Unmasking Evil Merch Store
The Unmasking Evil Merch Store is now live! Explore a chilling collection of stickers, t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and candles inspired by A Texas Thriller of Murder and Betrayal series. Every item channels the eerie atmosphere of the series, from blood-drip designs to forensic motifs. Shop now at unmasking-evil-merch.printify.me and bring the mystery to life.
Sep 192 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


🎧 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


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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