Brittany Murrain | Updates

SOMETHING IS COMING!!

Brittany Murrain — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

SOMETHING IS COMING: Introducing

When I Wake

, My Next Psychological Thriller

By Brittany Murrain | November 2026

Some nightmares end when you wake. Others begin.

There is something terrifying about waking up and realizing that you cannot remember what happened while you were asleep. What if those missing hours held a secret? What if someone had died? And what if the evidence suggested that you might have been involved?

These are the unsettling questions at the heart of my upcoming psychological thriller, When I Wake, officially releasing on December 4, 2026.

Following the release of The Confession Files, Don’t Look Outside, and The Things the Elders Warned Us About, I’m excited to introduce readers to another dark, suspenseful story. This time, the horror is not something lurking outside a window or hiding in the shadows. It is the possibility that the greatest danger might exist within ourselves.

A Morning That Changes Everything

Elena Baptiste goes to bed expecting an ordinary night’s sleep.

But at 4:17 a.m., she wakes up on her kitchen floor.

She is wearing a black dress she did not go to bed in. Her legs are covered in dirt. Her body bears unexplained marks. And clutched tightly in her hand is a silver earring with a small green stone.

It does not belong to her.

Even more disturbing, Elena has absolutely no recollection of how she ended up there.

Her husband, Daniel, attempts to reassure her. Perhaps she was sleepwalking. Perhaps there is a perfectly reasonable explanation for everything.

But when news breaks that a woman has been found murdered, Elena notices something that makes her blood run cold.

The victim was wearing earrings remarkably similar to the one Elena woke up holding.

Suddenly, a strange morning becomes the beginning of something far more sinister.

And the more Elena tries to uncover what happened during those missing hours, the more she begins questioning the people closest to her—and herself.

What Happens When You Can No Longer Trust Your Own Mind?

One of the things I wanted to explore in When I Wake is how frightening uncertainty can become when it involves your own memories.

We rely on our minds to tell us who we are, what we have experienced, and what we know to be true. But imagine losing several hours of your life and discovering that something terrible happened during that time.

How do you prove your innocence when you cannot remember where you were?

How do you trust someone else’s version of events when you have no memories of your own?

And how far would you go to uncover the truth if you were terrified of what you might discover?

Elena’s journey takes readers into a world of suspicion, buried secrets, strained relationships, and increasingly disturbing discoveries.

What begins as a mystery surrounding a single earring develops into a psychological struggle in which every answer seems to raise another question.

A Psychological Thriller Rooted in the Caribbean

As a Caribbean author, I enjoy creating stories that reflect the places, communities, and environments familiar to us while exploring darker, more unsettling themes.

When I Wake unfolds on the fictional Caribbean island of St. Mary, where everyday life continues against the backdrop of a disturbing murder investigation.

There are familiar neighbourhoods, school routines, coastal roads, and communities where news travels quickly and privacy can be difficult to maintain.

But beneath that ordinary island life lies something deeply troubling.

I wanted the setting to feel recognizable and real, because sometimes the most frightening stories are not those that take place in distant, unfamiliar worlds. They are the ones that could unfold in a home, on a familiar road, or within a community where everyone believes they know one another.

Secrets. Obsession. Murder.

If you have read my previous books, you already know that I enjoy exploring the darker sides of human behaviour.

With The Confession Files, readers entered the mind of a serial killer who believed his actions were justified.

With Don’t Look Outside, the terror came from an unimaginable threat during a devastating hurricane.

With When I Wake, I wanted to explore something different: the fear of not knowing whether you can trust your own memories, your relationships, or the person you see in the mirror.

This is a story about secrets and the consequences of uncovering them. It is about the unsettling distance between what we believe and what may actually be true.

Most importantly, it is a story designed to keep readers questioning everything.

Because sometimes, discovering the truth can be far more frightening than remaining in the dark.

Mark Your Calendars: December 4, 2026

I am thrilled to announce that When I Wake will officially be released on Friday, December 4, 2026.

As an independent author, every new release represents another opportunity to share the stories that have lived in my imagination with readers around the world.

I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported my writing journey, whether you have purchased one of my books, shared a post, recommended my work, or simply followed along as I continue building my collection of Caribbean-inspired thrillers and horror stories.

Your support means more than you know.

Over the coming weeks, I will be sharing more about When I Wake, including teasers, behind-the-scenes insights, and glimpses into the mystery awaiting readers.

For now, I will leave you with one question:

If you woke up with no memory of the night before, only to discover that someone had been murdered, would you trust yourself?

Some nightmares end when you wake. Others begin.

WHEN I WAKE

A Psychological Thriller by Brittany Murrain

Coming December 4, 2026

Follow my author updates and discover my other books at www.brittanymurrain.com.

The next nightmare is almost here.

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THE THINGS THE ELDERS WARNED US ABOUT — A JOURNEY INTO CARIBBEAN FOLKLORE

Brittany Murrain — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

By Brittany Murrain | Author Update

Some stories were told to entertain us. Others were told to keep us alive.

If you grew up in the Caribbean, chances are you heard at least one warning from your parents or grandparents that you never quite understood.

Don't whistle after dark.

Don't answer when you hear someone calling your name at night.

Don't accept food from just anyone.

And if you encounter something strange on a lonely road, keep walking.

These weren't always explained to us. Sometimes, all we received was a stern look and the familiar words, "Just listen to what I'm telling you."

But behind those warnings were stories. Stories of mysterious encounters, restless spirits, supernatural creatures, and things that supposedly walked among us long before we were born.

Those stories are the inspiration behind my latest release, The Things the Elders Warned Us About, now available on Amazon Kindle!

Bringing Caribbean Folklore Back to Life

Growing up in the Caribbean means growing up surrounded by stories that have been passed down from one generation to the next.

Some were whispered on verandas after sunset. Others were shared by grandparents who insisted that what they were telling you wasn't fiction, but something that had actually happened.

And perhaps the most frightening part was how confidently they told those stories.

They didn't always say, "I heard about someone who saw this."

Sometimes, they said, "I knew someone it happened to."

With The Things the Elders Warned Us About, I wanted to capture that same feeling of unease. The kind that makes you question whether the stories you dismissed as a child might have contained a little more truth than you realized.

Familiar Legends. New Nightmares.

This collection draws inspiration from the supernatural beliefs, mysterious encounters, and chilling legends that have shaped Caribbean storytelling for generations.

From frightening encounters along deserted roads to strange visitors and warnings about accepting gifts from the wrong person, each story explores what can happen when curiosity overpowers caution.

You'll encounter tales inspired by figures such as the Lagahoo, the mysterious Moongazer, and other unsettling elements of Caribbean folklore.

But these aren't simply retellings of the stories our elders shared.

I've taken those familiar warnings and imagined new characters, new encounters, and terrifying consequences for those who refuse to listen.

Because sometimes, the person who laughs at a warning is the one who discovers why it existed in the first place.

More Than Just Ghost Stories

For me, this book is also about preserving a part of Caribbean culture.

Our folklore is filled with imagination, mystery, and traditions that deserve to continue reaching new generations.

Long before horror movies and supernatural thrillers became part of our entertainment, our grandparents were already telling stories capable of keeping an entire household awake at night.

They didn't need special effects.

All they needed was a quiet evening, a convincing voice, and a story that began with, "Something happened to somebody I know..."

I wanted to bring that storytelling tradition into my writing while giving readers something fresh, unsettling, and distinctly Caribbean.

Whether you grew up hearing these legends or you're discovering them for the first time, I hope this collection introduces you to a side of Caribbean culture that is as fascinating as it is frightening.

THE THINGS THE ELDERS WARNED US ABOUT — AVAILABLE NOW!

I'm excited to share that The Things the Elders Warned Us About is officially available on Amazon Kindle!

If you love supernatural horror, Caribbean legends, eerie encounters, and stories with endings that stay with you long after you've finished reading, this collection is for you.

And once you've read it, I'd love to know which story frightened you the most.

Even better, I'd love to hear the warnings you grew up hearing from your own parents and grandparents. You never know which one might inspire my next story.

Thank you for continuing to support my journey as an author and for giving me the opportunity to share stories inspired by the culture and traditions that shaped me.

Some warnings were never meant to be questioned.

Some stories were never meant to be forgotten.

And some things the elders warned us about... were very real to them.

Happy reading, and remember — sometimes it's better to listen to your elders.

Brittany Murrain

Author of The Things the Elders Warned Us About

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Whatever You Hear. Whatever You See. Don’t Look Outside.

Brittany Murrain — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

DON’T LOOK OUTSIDE

A Creature / Isolation Horror Novel by Brittany Murrain

There’s something outside.

No one knows exactly what it is.

But everyone knows the rule.

Whatever you hear.

Whatever you see.

DON’T LOOK OUTSIDE.

When darkness falls, the world beyond the windows is no longer safe.

Something is out there.

Something that watches.

Something that waits.

And sometimes, it sounds like someone you know.

As fear spreads and survival becomes a matter of obedience, one rule stands between those inside and whatever is waiting beyond the glass:

Do. Not. Look.

But eventually, someone always does.

COMING OCTOBER 23, 2026

Preorder Available Now

Some rules exist for a reason.

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A New Psychological Thriller Is Coming!

Brittany Murrain — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A New Psychological Thriller Is Coming:

When I Wake

Every night, she goes to sleep. Every morning, something has changed. And she has no memory of doing it.

I’m excited to officially announce my upcoming psychological thriller, While I Wake.

Elena has been losing pieces of her nights.

She wakes to things she can’t explain. Signs that she has been places she doesn’t remember going. Evidence of things she doesn’t remember doing.

Everyone around her seems to have an explanation.

Sleepwalking.

Stress.

Her imagination.

But as the nights become more disturbing and the line between what Elena believes and what is actually happening begins to disappear, one terrifying question remains:

What happens while she sleeps?

When I Wake is a dark psychological thriller about memory, obsession, betrayal, and the terrifying uncertainty of no longer being able to trust your own mind.

If you enjoy psychological suspense, unreliable characters, dark secrets, murder, and twists that make you question everything you thought you knew, this one is for you.

WHEN I WAKE

A Psychological Thriller

by Brittany Murrain

Coming Soon.

Stay tuned for the official release date, cover reveal, sneak peeks, and more.

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