Lenore’s life was
just beginning when one terrible night destroys all her well-laid plans. Scared
and ashamed, she wasn’t searching for love, but Ford offered it anyway. His
constant support not only wins her affection, he heals her bruised heart and together,
they’re ready to fly into a new beginning.
Ten years later, Lenore never imagined anything could
shatter their happily ever after, but taking flight always means there’s a
chance to crash and burn. Lenore fights fiercely for her husband, but some
demons are too powerful. Sometimes, even love isn’t enough to ground you when
you’re waiting to fly.
This was my last little batch from Bup Box. They’re quickly becoming one of my favorites. The box I split with Heather from I’m in a Zen Garden State of Mindhad so many great surprises, and the Rhyze Coffee alone was worth my half of the cost.
These final two packages wrapped things up perfectly:
Two adorable soapstone highland cows — Heather and I each both have matching desk buddies at work.
Four brand‑new BloomChic shirts — I grabbed one, Heather grabbed one, and the other two went to our coworkers.
A strong finish to a really fun box. If Bup Box keeps this up, they might just become my go‑to mystery‑mail fix. I did order one of their large boxes for my mom, so stay tuned to see what she unboxes.
Crime was yesterday’s kink… until
it came crawling back.
Former paralegal Rhonda Campbell
left the law behind when she swapped legal pads for latex. Now, as Mistress
Kali, she runs the most exclusive BDSM dungeon in Atlantic City, where pleasure
pays the bills and fantasy is always in play—until a longtime client is
smothered with a French tickler. Talk about a safe word fail.
Enter newly relocated Detective
Jason Dee, fresh off the gritty streets of Philly and itching for a real
case—because so far, New Jersey’s biggest offense seems to be overpriced
cocktails. When he finally lands a murder investigation, his prime suspect is a
whip-smart, leather-clad domme who’s as infuriating as she is intriguing.
With a killer on the loose and
tensions rising, Rhonda and Jason must combine their expertise in sex and
homicide to crack the case—before another victim is tickled to death.
At Bayside Women’s Correctional Facility, justice isn’t just blind. It’s bound, gagged, and begging for mercy.
Rhonda Campbell thought she flogged her last case with the Atlantic City Police, but when an inmate turns up dead with telltale suspension marks, the cops come calling again. With the murder pointing to kink, coverups, and dirty power plays, Rhonda agrees to go undercover behind bars, where the guards are shady, the gangs are mean, and the jumpsuits are definitely not her color.
Meanwhile, Detective Jason Dee’s been reassigned from homicide to handling crop-wielding dominas and wayward subs. While Rhonda plays prisoner, he and his partner are stuck guarding the Dungeon. His feelings for Mistress Kali are as complex as her contract negotiations and just as dangerous, but when the prison gig needs a visitor with street cred, Jason’s all in, even if playing her pimp means risking more than just his dignity.
With lives on the line and secrets tightening like a velvet cuff, Rhonda and Jason need to blow the whistle on this prison scandal before another girl ends up permanently suspended.
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At
Jester’s Landing, the rides aren’t the only things that’ll make you scream.
When
Atlantic City’s most notorious clown fetishist turns up dead minus his head,
suspicion falls on his favorite dominatrix. Especially after he cuts his bitter
family out of the will and leaves her his entire fortune.
Head domme
Rhonda Campbell, aka Mistress Kali, refuses to let her friend take a flogging
for a murder she didn’t commit. She dives into a case where the scandals are
stickier than cotton candy and the suspects are strapped to their own emotional
roller coasters.
After a
month working security at D.O.M.M.E., LLC, Detective Jason Dee thought he’d
seen every kink in the carnival, but this investigation tests his limits. Between
wrangling his partner’s clown phobia, surviving the Dungeon’s circus-themed
fundraiser, and keeping his feelings for Rhonda on a short leash, he’s juggling
more than evidence. He’s trying to catch a killer determined to get the last
laugh.
I picked up another $10 mystery box from my local Michael’s, and while this one wasn’t quite as much fun as the first, it was still a good haul.
The big item was a picnic blanket, and it had a $50 price tag on it, so right there, the box already paid for itself five times over. Along with that, I pulled out some banana plates, and a whole bunch of moss and silk flowers, and cheese markers. Most of the flowers I'll pass them along to my crafty coworkers who make their own wreaths and floral décor. They’re going to love these.
Check out the video to see everything inside. If you want want to see more mystery‑boxes, explore my other unclaimed‑mail posts or see what Heather from I’m in a Zen Garden State of Mind got in her Michael's boxes,
My mom Maryann is back with another batch of Surprise Chest unclaimed mail.
First up, she opened a heavy chain/rope. At first we thought it was for rock climbing, but then Fernando told us it was a lift.
Next she pulled out a men’s watch. It’s just an Amazon version, but its wearable.
Finally, she opened a mystery bag filled with those mop‑style dusters you strap to your fee, plus a dog sweater. I tried so hard to convince her to clean the floor with her feet, but she wasn’t having it. Maybe next time.
Check out the video to see all the fun. If you want more Surprise Chest adventures, explore my other unclaimed‑mail posts.
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.
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.
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