Secrets Of The Island - contos, #1

Step into the chilling mystery of Nantucket Island with this gripping narrative set against the backdrop of a bone-chilling night on January 25th, 1980. As the temperature plunges below freezing, the waves crash against the shore, setting the stage for a disappearance that still haunts the old islanders to this day. Meet Margaret Kilkoyne, the assistant professor of medicine from Columbia College, New York, who vanishes without a trace on that fateful night.
Join the search and rescue mission that unfolds with Coast Guard choppers, local and state police, and island firefighters combing the beaches, swamps, and woods. But the authorities claim ignorance, leaving the truth concealed. Enter Vincent, a young man weary of the city's violence, who joins the Nantucket Sheriff's Department in 1978. For almost two years, life on the island is tranquil until the night of January 15th, 1980, when Brian Mays, a quiet fisherman, goes missing.
As Vincent is drawn into the mystery, secrets unravel, and the truth becomes a chilling revelation. Feel the cold of the witch's tit as Vincent races against time, driving into the heart of Skansett, a small village at the easternmost point of the island. The chief of police seeks Vincent's assistance, and the search for Brian Mays intensifies. The atmosphere is thick with tension as Vincent navigates the eerie darkness, haunted by the pounding waves and the open back door that leads to the unknown.
As Vincent steps into the Mays' cabin, the frigid air envelops him, setting the stage for a meticulous investigation. Join him in this intense narrative where every detail matters, and the mystery deepens. Can Vincent, with his city-honed skills, uncover the truth behind the disappearances, or will the island's secrets remain hidden in the cold embrace of the Atlantic breeze? Discover the answers as you immerse yourself in this atmospheric tale of suspense and intrigue.