Cursed by Fortune

Cursed by Fortune: A Haunted Past In the quiet town of Fortune, strange things are buried beneath the surface-secrets, spirits, and a mystery that refuses to die. When twelve-year-old Jake and his friends-Lily, Ethan, Mia, and Zack-uncover an old journal hidden in the school library, they stumble into a centuries-old mystery connected to the town's founder, Ezekiel Fortune. The journal hints at a tragic past and a curse that still lingers, tied to an unsolved fire, a missing heirloom, and a string of ghostly sightings. As the Fortune Five dig deeper, they uncover hidden tunnels, cryptic maps, and chilling warnings from beyond the grave. The deeper they go, the more dangerous the mystery becomes-especially when it becomes clear that someone in the present is trying to keep the past buried for good. Haunted by visions and pursued by someone who doesn't want them to find the truth, the kids must race to solve the mystery before history repeats itself. But unlocking the town's secrets means facing their own fears-and learning that bravery sometimes means trusting your friends even when everything feels like it's falling apart. Cursed by Fortune: A Haunted Past is the first installment in a gripping middle-grade mystery series about friendship, courage, and the power of uncovering the truth-even when it's buried deep in the past.