Explore how jealousy becomes a system of control, turning concern into surveillance and love into a demand for compliance, in this Crime Time discussion with Samantha Leary.
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Podcast Episode: Crime Time with Samantha Leary — The cost of Jealousy in Controlling Relationships
Explore the cost of jealousy in controlling relationships in this Samantha Leary Psychological Thrillers podcast episode. Discover how jealousy, possessiveness, and emotional control can turn relationships toxic—and how those warning signs can become impossible to ignore.
The Hit He Didn’t See Coming A Dark Psychological Short
Trevon thinks he’s making a routine drug delivery, but one unexpected hit leaves him fighting for consciousness. As police close in and danger builds, he realizes too late that something is terribly wrong.
The Woman He Knew A Dark Psychological Short
Step into a dark psychological thriller where Kevin comes face-to-face with Lianne after seven years apart—and discovers that she has changed far more than he ever imagined. What begins as an unexpected encounter quickly turns into a disturbing murder, leaving Kevin trapped between fear, fascination, and the realization that Lianne may have wanted him there all along. If you love psychological thrillers filled with obsession, manipulation, dangerous relationships, and mind-bending twists, this chilling excerpt offers a glimpse into the darkness waiting inside.
His need to be seen became an obsession he could not control— New Dark Psychological Thriller
A gripping psychological thriller from the Quiet Pressure Thrillers series. Detective Christine investigates Robert, a man whose obsession with being seen and understood leads to a disturbing journey into loneliness, attention, and the darkness hidden behind human connection.
The Warning A Dark Supernatural Short
When Shannon Walker walks into a police station claiming she knows a U.S. senator will be murdered, Detective Travis Grant assumes she’s another troubled witness. But as impossible details begin matching reality, he must decide whether she’s delusional—or the only person who can stop a killer.
Peter thought his lies were secure, until they were systematically dismantled—Room 403 A Dark Psychological Thriller now available
Peter built his life on carefully hidden truths and controlled lies—until an unknown voice forces him into obedience or loss. Drawn to Room 403 at the Eatonton Hotel, he expects a simple meeting but instead steps into a calculated system of control that turns every secret into leverage. As his world unravels, Peter discovers he was never as unseen as he believed. ROOM 403 is a dark psychological thriller about power, manipulation, and the moment control is taken away.
One night ended her life, her boyfriend wants to rewrite the truth of her death—Tell Her Again- A Dark Psychological Thriller
Google Excerpt
Elise is dead. Toby says they were attacked by strangers, and everyone believes him. Everyone except Elise’s brother, Owen. As he uncovers the truth behind Toby’s carefully crafted story, he realizes the most dangerous person wasn’t waiting in the dark—he was standing beside her all along. A dark psychological thriller about deception, manipulation, and the power of a convincing lie. For Mature Audiences Only.
Silent Impressions
Read “Silent Impressions,” a gripping psychological thriller short story by J.E. Nickerson. Experience the visceral, quiet pressure as Chris hunts for answers.
Madison woke up in a hospital without any memory of her life—Drifting—A Psychological Thriller now available
Madison Thorne wakes up married to a stranger with a life she doesn’t recognize. Is she a cold, ambitious wife—or is she being controlled? A new Quiet Pressure thriller.
