Welcome to Wicked Mist, Book 3  (The Haunted Series) Firebird Book Awards GRAND PRIZE WINNER and (three) additional categories: Ghost Stories, Horror Anthology, and Dark Fiction! This year it's all about the mist!  Travel the world and enjoy a collection of luxurious, award-winning, short stories with a paranormal edge from the writing desks of Bibiana Krall and Veronica Cline Barton. This 'spirited' anthology is guaranteed to give you the shivers and keep you reading late into the night with heady doses of mystery, haunted imagery and psychological suspense. Catch up and read Hearth Fires, Book 1 and Tangled Webs, Book 2!  Diamonds & Ashes by Veronica Cline Barton (California Coast) The seeds of greed reap their reward... Witch by Bibiana Krall (Mackinac Island) An Island adventure in Michigan becomes an alternate history lesson, after a young woman discovers something treacherous lurking in the water. Area 58 by Veronica Cline Barton (#SomewhereInNevada) Somewhere in Nevada Everything you thinksh you knowsh ish about to changshe. Devil's Breath by Bibiana Krall (Columbia) Beware the wrath of a beautiful and mysterious woman taking over the streets of Medellin. One man at a time... Unrequited by Veronica Cline Barton (England) Don't go breakin' my heart now, boys... What does your garden grow? Ningyo by Bibiana Krall (Japan) A troubled spirit wanders beyond the forests of Mt. Fuji, hoping for their chance to avenge a brutal murder. Will good or evil prevail? Thanks for reading! Enjoy the cocktail and appetizer recipes in the bonus pages and have a spooky and safe Halloween!

Wicked Mist - The Haunted, #3

Shadow Reflection (Book #4, The Award-Winning Haunted Series) by Bibiana Krall and Veronica Cline Barton Welcome to year four of the award-winning Haunted Series! Within the pages of this eclectic anthology lies a cartography of the human heart, where emotions carve intricate paths across the landscape of existence. Explore the haunting specters that linger in the far regions of our consciousness, unseen forces that leave us questioning the very fabric of reality. From the ethereal dance between dreams and nightmares, to the enigmatic pull of forbidden secrets and envy, these stories illuminate life in all its wondrous complexity, where the most profound truths often lie in the darkest and most unexpected corners. Mask by Veronica Cline BartonDarkness consumes a young woman's heart, its rhythmic beat spewing disdain for her life in the Alaskan coastal village of Coldwater Cove. On a fateful day, she learns her life has been dealt a scandalous blow. Her rage plots a vengeful scheme to bring those around her to a disastrous end. The ancients who dwell in a nearby, mystical cave have a different plan in store. White Raven by Bibiana KrallA fearless woman conquers Africa's highest peak, but when she reaches the summit, a supernatural encounter unlocks a chain of inexplicable events that profoundly impact the lives of everyone she knows in Tanganika. Flipside by Veronica Cline BartonIn a world gone mad with rife, conspiracy theories de jour; global, mass delusion; and pontificating umbrage as the scientific community, fueled by AI, plods recklessly into the unknown-hope for mankind's survival is dwindling away, Faith struggles to grasp critical, key insights to save humanity left behind in her deceased aunt's journals. The answers surround her, delivered by an unexpected source. It is said time heals all wounds. Let us hope temporal wisdom can sort through the carnage that has been unleashed. Obelisk by Bibiana KrallAfter a brilliant, astronomer travels to Chile, she unearths a bone-chilling connection between an ancient civilization known for its enigmatic rock carvings depicting extraterrestrial beings. Do the petroglyphs carry a message that might help Julieta unlock the mysteries of the cosmos?Hijinks by Veronica Cline BartonTempers flare in the picturesque town of Mystique Falls, a land where no longitudes or latitudes exist, only the calendars of holidays yet-to-come. The maven of Christmas and the witch of Halloween are at odds. When a crisis strikes, will they be able to put aside their squabbles? Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy ride!Billy by Bibiana KrallUnder the brilliant blaze of autumn leaves, a tormented and sensitive soul, long gone from this world, seeks revenge from beyond the grave. Something sinister surfaces in Vermont to torment an enterprising young woman, and survivor of teenage trauma. An unsettling game of cat and mouse unfolds when the realms of the living and the dead intertwine in a haunting story of twisted loyalty, the power of love and spectral vengeance. Happy Halloween!

Shadow Reflection - The Haunted, #4

Mysteries and the Holidays, Two of My Favorite Things! We'll be gathering by the fire once again at Rikkhe St. Claire's lovely estate on the cliffs of Malibu. The holiday libations will be flowing, a chill is in the air, and Christmas tales from around the world will be told. They're at times mysterious, a bit eerie, but all generously sprinkled with the magic of the holidays. Let's see what's on tap for this latest cozy, Christmas collection: Krampus WishA movie premiere at an eerie estate in Malibu takes an unexpected turn. Will the naughty ones get a dose of Krampus fury? Snow GlobeA thwarted love story gets a magical, second chance. Seeing is believing, or is it? Pudding in the MirrorA romantic rival is causing angst for a newlywed at Barrow Hall. Does a haunted mirror reveal the holiday mayhem yet to come? ShillelaghA last-minute job assignment in the Irish village of Moonganny leads to new friendships and an unexpected quest. Will the magic of the season prevail? Star of NoelStruggling, young, Parisian creatives receive a much-needed boost from a petit visitor from the spirit realm in the days before Noel. Can her kindness be repaid? Which tale will be your favorite, and which one will make your mistletoe curl? Wishing you and yours a wonderful, holiday season!Happy Holidays!

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