Issue with Fable 2 saving

Need some assistance with a saving issue with Fable 2. Console modded with ABadAvatar, using a local only profile.

Basically I initially installed the GOTY edition for the DLC along with the collectors edition DLC separate. Got it booting and working but if I try to save outside of the initial zone (city where you’re trying to get the music box) it simply won’t save and when I boot it back up or even exit back to the menu it will either complete start the game over or sometimes I’ve managed to get it to consistently load a save right before you place down the music box and make the wish.

I’ve tried uninstalling and installing the normal game from a disc I have and same issue. Tried no title updates, latest title update. Tried making a fresh profile, selecting both my HDD and USB for save locations all the same behavior.

I’ve gotten as far as Bowerstone in my initial play session but came back to pick it back up and discovered the issue. Spent all day trying different things and have hit a wall. Just wondering if anyone has ran into this or knows of a way to fix it.

Just want to play the game with all the DLC and collectors edition items. Could just pick up a copy of platinum it’s and play it with the console stock but really would love to have the collectors edition stuff