Stories by @vanessaalexandrea

The Mad Wife

A historical fiction/psychological suspense novel set in 1950s suburbia, following housewife Lulu Mayfield as her seemingly perfect life unravels after childbirth, leading her to question her sanity and uncover dark secrets about her new neighbor, all while grappling with societal expectations of motherhood.

My Husbands Wife

A psychological thriller about an artist, Eden Fox, who returns home to find a woman who looks like her claiming to be her husband's wife, while another storyline follows Birdy, who discovers a clinic that predicts death dates, leading to a web of lies and deception centered around a house called Spyglass.

My Last Innocent Year

A coming-of-age novel set in 1998 at an elite New England college, following Jewish student Isabel Rosen as she navigates a nonconsensual encounter, an affair with a professor, and her working-class background against the backdrop of the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, exploring themes of identity, consent, and independence.

The Scammer

a young adult thriller about a college freshman, Jordyn, whose life at a prestigious HBCU is upended when her roommate's ex-con brother, Devonte, moves in, charming students while secretly manipulating them, leading to a missing roommate and a web of lies Jordyn must unravel.

The Compound

The story follows a contestant named Lily as she navigates dangerous challenges, complex relationships, and the blurred lines between performance and reality, all while being filmed for a massive audience. It's described as a timely and thrilling commentary on capitalism, fame, and human nature, often compared to Love Island meets Lord of the Flies.

Older

Halley grew up in an abusive, loveless home and is just longng for a connection. Which is why when she meets a much older man at a party and they hit it off, she lies about her age. Then she finds out that man, Reed, is her best friend's dad.