Interview with the Survivors Shaw Dillon sits in the hostess’ chair, looks into the camera and says, “Good evening North American Union, and welcome to another episode of News Talk. Tonight, our guests are the women all Earth is talking about. Their story is the subject of the bestselling Galactic Geographic series and the inspiration for the award-winning movie, Rapier. They are two of the few survivors of that ill-fated ship. Please welcome Kathy Erin Masters and, her adopt

Chapter One M y name is Mary Dyer, or Moll to my family and friends. If you are either, you are among the few. It is for my child’s sake alone that I press my quill to paper. I am not proficient in the keeping of secrets, unlike my family, and as my disgrace is the foundation of my woes, I shall confess all for the integrity of my account. My child will know I was truthful in all things, save one. For five generations, our family called Kinsale in County Cork, Ireland home. K

Midlife Manifestations By Jacqueline Vincent Chapter 1 After the funeral “Flip it or fix it?” I stand in front of my mother’s house in contemplation. The house I re-mortgaged to give her the money needed to visit Debs, my sister, in New Zealand every year. These visits helped soothe the painful arthritis that crippled her during the damp English winter months. Crabbe Court has been the family home for eons, except for the unfortunate event a hundred years ago, but I’ll explai

The Ainsworth Chronicles, Book One: The Joining Welcome to Victoria in Beautiful British Columbia, the most haunted city in North America, and to Detective Carol Ainsworth's first day undercover at the very grand old lady, The Fairmont Empress Hotel. Ready to deal with the two Italian families flying in for a wedding to unite them, she did not bargain for the ghosts, the FBI agent or the ancient curses that come along too. Add to that the very wonderful and mysterious psychic

Chapter 1 I stood in the cool, hazy light at sunrise as I watched my dream turn to ash. Firefighters sprayed water on what remained of the Early Rise Bakery. The weak sun painted the horizon a shade of pink that should have inspired a sweet and creamy frosting; instead, a sour taste coated my mouth. ‘Up in smoke’ took on an unpleasant, new meaning. “Temperance?” I turned. My best friend, Josie Shaw, ran toward me, her arms outstretched. She wrapped me in a bear hug. “I’m

THE CALL OF THE NIGHTINGALE PART ONE CHAPTER 1 Spring 1955, The Meeting Clickety-clack-ding-ding went the dozens of typewriters one Friday morning as I made my way into Elliot and Partners, a solicitor’s firm at the Bank in central London. The noise was an awkward symphony of crashing keys and off-tone bells. Moving along the avenue of desks, I kept my arms glued to my sides. I stared at the floor avoiding amongst other things, the crowd of people, but also the glare of elect

Accountant Ted Hopkins - Helen's Senior Partner at Hopkins Partnership Ted recognises burgeoning talent when he sees it. When Helen Rushforth attended an interview with Ted (after dropping out of University), he was immediately impressed with her enthusiasm, intelligence, and her big heart. Even at first glance, he saw that she had the potential to become a partner once she gained her chartered recognition. Following the tragic death of Helen's parents and then David, the lov

Capri What have I gotten myself into? I wanted a little adventure before going back home, but did I want this much excitement? My gut instincts screamed through a megaphone not to do this, but as I stared at this god in front of me, my body had other ideas. “Well?” He stood by the edge of the pool and shed himself of his bathing suit with one swift motion. “Oh.” I shielded my eyes and glanced down at the elaborate pavers surrounding the pool, but not before catching a glimpse

It is the summer of 1976 in the Yorkshire Dales village of Fowlbeck. The boys are 12 years old and Michael has fallen out with his mum. Jack has decided to take his best friend out on an adventure to help him escape for a while. This excerpt is from Michael's point of view: CHAPTER SIX Michael followed Jack as they rode their Chopper bikes across the parched, rock hard fields toward The Beacon, thinking it would have been sweltering if it weren’t so gusty. He watched that

Teacher Carmen Munoz (also Guardian within the Secret Society of the Willow Wood Women) Carmen Muñoz Supporting Character — The Women of the Willow Wood Trilogy By day, Carmen Muñoz is a dedicated fifth-grade teacher at Mesa Luna Elementary in Albuquerque, known for her calm authority in the classroom and her unwavering advocacy for vulnerable students. After dark, however, she serves a far more clandestine calling: Guardian within the Secret Society of the Willow Wood Women,