The Fantasy We Buried

By Michel-ange Germain

The Fantasy We Buried is a gripping murder mystery that unravels the fragile bonds of love, betrayal, and buried secrets in the fictional city of Fairday. The story follows Carlton Porter, a grieving husband wrongfully accused of murdering his beloved wife, Fantasia, a former adult film actress who had painstakingly built a new life after her troubled past. Detective Delicia Agbayani, along with her partner Detective Molly Grant, leads the investigation, quickly realizing that Fantasia's death is far more complicated than it first appears. With the help of Mythas, a dimension-traveling scientist who supplies pivotal holographic evidence, the detectives uncover a tangled web of lies that stretches back decades. As they dig deeper, they confront Fantasia's former employers at EmOhBee Entertainment, suspicious friends, and a family history laced with abuse and betrayal. Piece by piece, the investigation reveals Fantasia's estranged father, Hugo Johnson, harbored dark secrets-including a son from an affair during the Vietnam War. This half-brother, Ryland, becomes linked to a string of assaults and is ultimately tied to Fantasia's tragedy. The story traverses gritty neighborhoods, bustling schools, seedy nightclubs, and vibrant city streets, painting a vivid portrait of Fairday's beauty and its undercurrents of corruption. As tensions rise, the detectives race against time to bring both Ryland and Hugo to justice, culminating in emotional confrontations and heartbreaking revelations. In the end, The Fantasy We Buried is not only a story about solving a murder-it's a story about confronting painful truths, preserving love's memory, and finding the strength to heal. Carlton and his daughter Darla must learn to live with the scars left behind, honoring Fantasia's legacy while forging a new path forward.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6NPW4T4
• ISBN13: 9798281677370
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"