Melinda was just joining them, disappointed that her new dress was ruined by sucker blood. She’d tried to wash it out, but it was no use. She’d really enjoyed wearing that dress. What a bummer. She tossed it in the trash. She was not surprised to see Michael’s already filling the garbage can as w...
Twice, Charlie started to speak and stopped. Finally, in an uncertain voice he got out what he was trying to say. “Our mother shot a man? A living man? Are you absolutely sure, Michael?” “You know how my ability works, Charlie. It’s never wrong.” &n...
Her new deputy threw them an odd look, but said nothing. Mack took them into a temporary holding cell. “Exam room’s already full,” she explained, turning to Charlie. “I need to know if you can I.D. this body. This woman was a tourist. But I think you might have known her.”...
blasted Michael in frustration as they stood in the kitchen and hour later. William glanced at Charlie. He was sitting at the kitchen counter, staring out the window watching what little sun remained near the base of the trees. The Mack phone line r...
She’d been just minutes from death. And here she was now, no longer within the vampire’s grasp. Unfortunately, she’d been left nearly paralyzed by his poisonous blood. It could take a day before she regained her strength. Maybe longer. &...
She’d expected it to happen, but it still hurt. She trusted Riley. She needed everyone else to. Still, little doubt seeds couldn’t help but sprout into her thoughts. He’d been acting strange all day. Perhaps he was already growing tired of keeping up his charade. Maybe he was just using her to ge...
It balanced precariously on a rock near their heads, blocking Melinda and Riley from view. They lay on a sand covered blanket facing each other, just inside a small cavern. Just the two of them, hidden away. It was, indeed, the perfect spot as Riley had claimed. Melinda had been on this beach yea...
Mermaid sightings were periodically reported. Of course, the Howards made sure that their underwater friends were never truly revealed to the outside world. The lighthouse was already crawling with tourists. Mermaid Point was still in use, as were all The Demon Isle lighth...