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Tara Lewis ✨ Querying ✨
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Teacher by day👩‍🏫 Author by night ✍🏻 | Mom of 3 | ADHDer| Fueled by Chaos & Caffeine |
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Sharp Objects meets The Silent Patient

A ritual killer. A fractured detective.
A journalist digging too close to the truth.

Some monsters aren’t born.
They’re remembered.
WHERE THE HOLLOW BREAKS
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WHERE THE HOLLOW BREAKS Adult Psychological Thriller • 74,000 words Detective Dominic Calhoun is no stranger to darkness—but nothing prepares him for the ritualistic murders terrorizing Gravemont County. The victims are posed, mutilated, and marked with eerie symbolism. The deeper Dominic digs, the more unsettling the case becomes. And when he begins losing time—waking up disoriented, with memories that don’t match—he’s forced to question what’s real, and what he’s forgotten. As his grip on the case—and himself—begins to slip, Dominic teams up with a journalist chasing leads of her own. What they uncover points to buried corruption, a pattern of overlooked victims, and a past neither of them is ready to face. WHERE THE HOLLOW BREAKS is a haunting psychological thriller about fractured identity, buried trauma, and the weight of truth. Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Sharp Objects, it asks: What if the killer you’re chasing… is already inside the house?
July 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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#WIPSnip

It’s not just a message. It’s a reckoning.

From chapter 29 of Where the Hollow Breaks
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“But the pattern matches the victims,” she added. “It’s not just rage. It’s personal.”I let out a pained groan and finally stood up. I stared at the notes still scattered across the floor. The deaths weren’t random. Someone was sending a message.“This was done by someone who knew,” I said slowly. “Someone who saw it all happen and couldn’t forget.” Excerpt From Where The Hollow Breaks Tara Lewis This material may be protected by copyright.
July 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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He’s blacking out.
She’s chasing whispers.

Ritual crime scenes.
A boy who vanished. A man coming undone.

The deeper they dig,
the more the truth claws to the surface—
fractured, buried, and wearing his face.

WHERE THE HOLLOW BREAKS
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WHERE THE HOLLOW BREAKS Adult Psychological Thriller • 74,000 words Detective Dominic Calhoun is no stranger to darkness—but nothing prepares him for the ritualistic murders terrorizing Gravemont County. The victims are posed, mutilated, and marked with eerie symbolism. The deeper Dominic digs, the more unsettling the case becomes. And when he begins losing time—waking up disoriented, with memories that don’t match—he’s forced to question what’s real, and what he’s forgotten. As his grip on the case—and himself—begins to slip, Dominic teams up with a journalist chasing leads of her own. What they uncover points to buried corruption, a pattern of overlooked victims, and a past neither of them is ready to face. WHERE THE HOLLOW BREAKS is a haunting psychological thriller about fractured identity, buried trauma, and the weight of truth. Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Sharp Objects, it asks: What if the killer you’re chasing… is already inside the house?
July 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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#playlistpitch

🎧 Control- Halsey “I'm well acquainted With villains that live in my bed”

A detective with blackouts.
A journalist chasing whispers.

The killer is escalating

And Dominic is beginning to question the one thing he’s always trusted:

His own mind.

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Control by Halsey WHERE THE HOLLOW BREAKS Adult Psychological Thriller • 74,000 words Detective Dominic Calhoun is no stranger to darkness—but nothing prepares him for the ritualistic murders terrorizing Gravemont County. The victims are posed, mutilated, and marked with eerie symbolism. The deeper Dominic digs, the more unsettling the case becomes. And when he begins losing time—waking up disoriented, with memories that don’t match—he’s forced to question what’s real, and what he’s forgotten. As his grip on the case—and himself—begins to slip, Dominic teams up with a journalist chasing leads of her own. What they uncover points to buried corruption, a pattern of overlooked victims, and a past neither of them is ready to face. WHERE THE HOLLOW BREAKS is a haunting psychological thriller about fractured identity, buried trauma, and the weight of truth. Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Sharp Objects, it asks: What if the killer you’re chasing… is already inside the house?
July 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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#playlistpitch
🎧The Archer-Taylor Swift

“I’ve been the archer, I’ve been the prey…”

Jennie asks the questions no one else will.

Dominic’s unraveling. The case feels personal.
She’ll chase the truth—
even if it destroys him

WHERE THE HOLLOW BREAKS
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Spotify Playlist- Where the Hollow Breaks monster by imagine dragons Way down we go by Kaleo Control by Halsey the archer by Taylor swift- Jennie’s POV WHERE THE HOLLOW BREAKS Adult Psychological Thriller • 74,000 words Detective Dominic Calhoun is no stranger to darkness—but nothing prepares him for the ritualistic murders terrorizing Gravemont County. The victims are posed, mutilated, and marked with eerie symbolism. The deeper Dominic digs, the more unsettling the case becomes. And when he begins losing time—waking up disoriented, with memories that don’t match—he’s forced to question what’s real, and what he’s forgotten. As his grip on the case—and himself—begins to slip, Dominic teams up with a journalist chasing leads of her own. What they uncover points to buried corruption, a pattern of overlooked victims, and a past neither of them is ready to face. WHERE THE HOLLOW BREAKS is a haunting psychological thriller about fractured identity, buried trauma, and the weight of truth. Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Sharp Objects, it asks: What if the killer you’re chasing… is already inside the house?
July 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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#playlistpitch

🎵 Way Down We Go-KALEO

You can only bury the past for so long.
Eventually—it claws its way back up.
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Monster-imagine Dragons Way Down We Go-Kaleo Control-Halsey The Archer- Taylor Swift WHERE THE HOLLOW BREAKS Adult Psychological Thriller • 74,000 words Detective Dominic Calhoun is no stranger to darkness—but nothing prepares him for the ritualistic murders terrorizing Gravemont County. The victims are posed, mutilated, and marked with eerie symbolism. The deeper Dominic digs, the more unsettling the case becomes. And when he begins losing time—waking up disoriented, with memories that don’t match—he’s forced to question what’s real, and what he’s forgotten. As his grip on the case—and himself—begins to slip, Dominic teams up with a journalist chasing leads of her own. What they uncover points to buried corruption, a pattern of overlooked victims, and a past neither of them is ready to face. WHERE THE HOLLOW BREAKS is a haunting psychological thriller about fractured identity, buried trauma, and the weight of truth. Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Sharp Objects, it asks: What if the killer you’re chasing… is already inside the house?
July 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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I am looking for beta readers to give feedback on my psychological thriller manuscript, “Where the Hollow Breaks” (74k words)

If you’re interested, please comment or DM me!
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July 6, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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#WIPSnips

This killer doesn’t leave messages. He delivers them.

Drone chapter 5 of “Where the Hollow Breaks”
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“ask. “Caleb Breyer. Fresher. Cut about sixteen hours ago.”My stomach twisted. “Which means—” “He was alive. Up until yesterday.”
July 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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#WIPSnip

He wasn’t just unraveling—he was delivering the finale, and she was the front row seat.

From Chapter 32 of “Where the Hollow Breaks”
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“ the waist and grabbed hold of his knees. He was rocking forward. His breathing became shallow. Short. “They never listened!” His screams reverberated off the shelves in the room and the metal table I was sitting at. His voice suddenly shifted quieter, deeper, more controlled, “They deserved what they got. Every last one of them.” He straightened slowly, the eerie calm settling over him again like a second skin. Like a costume that still fit. “And now...” He tapped my phone against the palm of his hand, like a teacher preparing to deliver a lesson. “Now, we make sure no one ever forgets again. Not Ward. Not Breyer. Not Crowe. Not the ones hiding behind them.” His eyes glittered. “They’re already on their way.”
June 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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#WIPSnips

The moment fear slips into power, there’s no going back.

Chapter 12 of “Where the Hollow Breaks” #amQuerying #amWriting #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Write #authorsky
“But another part of me—the part I was trying hard to ignore—whispered that he deserved it. That he would’ve killed me if I hadn’t moved first. I hated that thought. Mostly because it didn’t feel like a lie.CJ let out a low whistle and nudged my leg with his boot. “You’re not saying much, but I can see it.” He grinned like it was a secret only he could read. “That look in your eyes? That’s what it feels like when you stop letting people own you.”
June 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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#WIPSnip

He didn’t become dangerous by choice.
He became dangerous by example.

Ch 1 of “Where the Hollow Breaks”
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His footsteps thundered toward me. My hands shot up too late. The bottle cracked across the side of my skull. Not like glass—like bone. Thick. Wet. A static burst swallowed the room, and I hit the floor before I could scream. I stumbled, legs weak, trying to catch myself—then his fist came next, slamming into my cheek. I dropped to the floor. My stomach turned. Blood filled my mouth—metallic and sharp like sucking on old pennies. The carpet scratched at my face, reeking of old milk and dust. My eyes blurred with tears. My head throbbed, heat pulsing behind my cheekbones, swelling fast. Then came the boot. I could hear
June 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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#WIPSnips

Every killer wants to be seen. This one wanted to be answered.

From “Where the Hollow Breaks”
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“No.” I shook my head. “Warnings don’t come gift-wrapped.”I leaned in again, elbows planted on the desk, staring at the severed ear like it might whisper something if I held my breath long enough. “This is a challenge.”Either way, these weren’t just trophies. They were timers. And we were already too late.”
June 27, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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#WIPSnips

They thought they were chasing a killer. Turns out, they were following a theme.

From chapter 19 of “Where the Hollow Breaks”
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“Jack's eyes drifted far off. Like he’s in his head about something. His brow lifts and he turns to me pointing. “Calhoun, I think you’re onto something! Cut off ears would be ‘Hear No Evil’, right?”I nodded. Now we were looking for, or waiting on a third: See No Evil.Jack interrupted my thoughts with his own assessment. “The judge—Malcolm Ward—his eyes were sewn shut! Wait, that means—”“They’re connected,” I cut in.” Excerpt From Where The Hollow Breaks Tara Lewis This material may be protected by copyright.
June 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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#WIPSnips

Some debts aren’t paid in cash- they’re paid in blood, silence or justice.

“justice” is the psychological or moral “refund” in my WIP, Where the Hollow Breaks

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“Ward was only the start. He shut doors on kids like us and called it justice.” His voice rose. “Crowe? She knew what was happening. She chose not to see.” His grip jerked tighter. “And Breyer? He heard the screams. You think they were the only ones?”He tilted his head, teeth red with spit and blood. “You think I stopped there? I”
June 25, 2025 at 2:45 AM