Weeping Bones Review

I stumbled across a clip of Weeping Bones on TikTok, and the premise grabbed me enough that I had to look it up. It’s movie‑length, but only available on YouTube and the GoodShort App, and even though its low budget, I'm glad I watched it.

The story centers on Bella, a girl brutally murdered by a man seeking revenge against her detective father and coroner mother. Bella’s ghost watches helplessly as her parents investigate the case, unaware that the victim is their own daughter. As the story unfolds, you also see the complicated family dynamics: the sister who bullied her, the parents who never fully believed her, and the tension created when Bella was reunited with them at sixteen after being kidnapped as a child. They had already adopted another daughter, so her return wasn’t the fairy‑tale homecoming she deserved. I won’t spoil anything beyond that because despite its flaws, this story deserves to be experienced.

Now, let me be honest: The acting is mediocre, the plot has holes, and many scenes are unrealistic. As someone who writes murder mysteries myself, some things were glaring. A real detective would’ve recognized his own daughter. They delay blood tests. They don’t want to file a missing‑person report. And they never explain who kidnapped Bella years earlier.

But here’s the thing...none of that stopped me from bawling my eyes out through half the show. Watching Bella’s ghost hear her family dismiss her, even in death, hit me harder than I expected. And when the truth finally comes out, it’s genuinely emotional. The core story is powerful, and if you have an imagination, you can see past the low budget and appreciate the depth of what they were trying to do.

Overall, I’d give Weeping Bones four stars. The concept has so much potential, and I’d love to see it expanded into a full series with more backstory and stronger writing.

If you want to check it out for yourself, Weeping Bones is free on YouTube. If you’re anything like me, you might find yourself crying over a story that’s imperfect but unexpectedly moving.

Making Real Money with Apps — Five Surveys

Today’s app in my series of real money earners is Five Surveys, a website that pays you for taking surveys. As the name promises, if you complete five surveys, you get $5, and it goes straight to your PayPal. No waiting days for approval, no hoops, no drama.

I’ve only been using it for a few months, mostly while I’m sitting in the car waiting for my kids to get out of work, and I’ve already cashed out $15. If you have more free time than I do, you could easily earn more. It’s the perfect “watch TV and make a few bucks” kind of app. They also have games you can play to earn cash, but I haven’t tested that part yet.

The Pros

• Instant payouts — money hits your PayPal right away.

• Easy to do anywhere — car line, couch, waiting rooms, you name it.

• Great for downtime — take surveys while you binge Netflix

The Cons

• Even though it’s “five surveys for $5,” some are actually half surveys, meaning you need to complete two to get credit. These are usually the super short ones.

• Some surveys kick you out after the demographic questions. I get why they do it, but it’s still annoying when you’re mid‑click.

• A few surveys take longer than expected, so it’s not always a quick hit.

Final Thoughts

If you want to make a little extra cash for a rainy day, or to fund your next mystery box haul, Five Surveys is worth checking out. It’s simple, it’s legit, and it pays instantly.

@authorlauradeluca Want to earn money for taking surveys? Check out Five Surveys and get an instant payout after taking 5 short surveys! https://fivesurveys.com/register?ref=a1544a0d-483f-4afd-bf80-a4b9f26f332e #apps #freemoney #surveys #moneytips #AppStore ♬ original sound - Laura Deluca

Bup Box Unclaimed Mai - Memory Cards & Glasses

 I opened three more Bup Box packages today, and this batch was small but useful.

First up was a pair of reading glasses. Next, I pulled out a memory card, which is always handy.

Finally, I opened a shapey package with a rod sticking out, and I was convinced it was some kind of window cleaner. Nope. It turned out to be two of those cat‑hair remover tools you use on sofas. And they work great.

Check out the video to see everything up close, and be sure to visit Heather from I’m in a Zen Garden State of Mind to see what she got in her half of the box: Heather’s latest Bup Box haul.

If you want more unclaimed‑mail chaos, explore my other Bup Box posts.

@authorlauradeluca Unclaimed Mail 📦 from @bupboxes - Sunglasses 🕶️ & Memory Card- Check out @I'mInAZenGardenStateofMind to see what she got! #unclaimedmail #mysteryboxes #unboxingvideo #unboxing #haul ♬ original sound - Laura Deluca

Poshmark Mystery Box — Two Figures for the Price of One

While I was off work for a few days, I took the kids to the mall in Deptford, NJ for back‑to‑school shopping. We stopped at Poshmark, and they had these little mystery figure boxes where you’re guaranteed two figures for the price of one. Since Spencer is a big collector, we figured the $20 gamble was worth a shot.

Heather from I’m in a Zen Garden State of Mind happened to be over when we opened it, so she jumped in, and Spencer provided full background commentary.

The two figures we pulled were:

• Dong

• Spy Family

We never heard of Dong, but Spencer was happy with the Spy Family girl, and this pink haired beauty is now on his shelf. It was definitely a different kind of mystery box to open, and even though one figure was a miss, it was still a fun adventure.

@authorlauradeluca POP MART Mystery Box 📦 #mysteryboxes #unboxing #anime #collectibles #unboxingvideo ♬ original sound - Laura Deluca

Falling Star is FREE on Amazon

Drew DiPalma feels like he's living a lie.

He's had it with his Hollywood persona, the high-maintenance women, and his sleazy agent. To escape the madness, he flees to a tourist town he'd often visited as a child. He never expected to find love on that little island. Then he stumbles upon Lainey alone on the swing set of a deserted beach.

After a dozen internet dating disasters, Lainey Riccardo has given up on romance--until she meets a West Coast hunk who has no trouble winning her heart. But Lainey only knows him as Drew, not the Oscar-nominated actor who's constantly scandalized in the tabloids.

When she learns the truth, will the small town Jersey girl be able to accept Drew's fast-paced life? Or will the truth drive her away forever?


Book 2 In Perfect Harmony and Book 3 Brushed by Fate are available now!  See how this series plays out for these Jersey girls. 

Find the entire series exclusively on Amazon. 
 

Michael’s Summer Mystery Box

 I grabbed one of the Michael’s in‑store mystery boxes for just $10, brought it over to my mom Maryann, and this haul was way better than I expected.

The box was packed with tons of plasticware and paper plates, which my office is always looking for. So that alone made this box worth it.

Then we pulled out some wood table décor that looked like juggling sticks. After the video, my mom asked to keep one “as a weapon in case anyone breaks in. Only Maryann would turn a craft stick into home security.

But the big winners were the pride boas. My mom modeled them like she was on a runway. She's becoming an internet icon.

There was a lot more in this box, so check out the video to see the full haul. This was best $10 I’ve ever spent on a mystery box.

Unclaimed Mail from Surprise Chest - Swim Trucks & Xbox Controller

 Fernando is back, and this time he’s fully committed to the bit with his pirate hat, eye patch, and all. He stole the show before he even opened a single package.

This round delivered a pretty funny mix:

• Swim trunks

• An Xbox controller

• A car makeup mirror

Check out the video to see Fernando’s full pirate performance and everything he opened. If you want more Surprise Chest chaos, explore my other Surprise Chest posts.

@authorlauradeluca Unclaimed Mail ~ Swim 🏊 Trunks & X-box Controller #mysteryboxes #unclaimedmail #unboxingvideo #unboxing #boomer ♬ original sound - Laura Deluca