A snug mattress atop a vintage brass bed set the scene for a peaceful slumber. They woke to dappled sunlight peeking through yellow floral curtains and the soothing sounds of a motor running and a dog barking next door. This early morning cacophony continued for a while, prompting the woman to get up. After a […]
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“Welcome to Kolbriton Manor,” the woman said as the enormous wood door swung open to allow the newcomers to enter. The sweeping valley stretching out behind them was still shrouded in mist. May had brought an unseasonable warmth to the North Carolina mountains. Already sweating at seven in the morning, they eagerly awaited the air-conditioned
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Other than a flutter of eyelids and a gentle sway of the curtain the house was hushed in sleep. A moment later, more fluttering, a sign that full consciousness was not far behind. Eventually, the eyes open to sunlight peeking in. A shiver runs through the woman. It is unclear if this is from anticipation
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This is my second read from Jessica Dodge and I just love the way she weaves magic into her stories. The imagery is so vivid I always feel as if I am right there in the story. In The Forgotten Witch, Fernbeg Cottage is my dream home in Scotland! Jessica gave it a heart and
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This is a classic I have been wanting to read for a while. It is an intense look into a beautiful young man’s life. When a portrait is painted of Dorian Gray depicting his outer beauty and gifted to him, it changes his life in ways he, and his readers, would never imagine possible. This
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The trail meandered like a thin ribbon left discarded on the ground, beckoning Sylvie to follow. Every step took her deeper into the forest. She didn’t yet know where she was going, but she would once she got there. As she traveled, her body became lighter and lighter until she could no longer hear the
The moment Piper pulled into the driveway of Rose Cottage, she turned off the engine and slumped back in her seat. Every inch of her body ached with a weariness unlike anything she had ever experienced. She had not been back to Maine since she was a girl. Back when summers meant freedom. When her
Poison the Well is a perfect blend between a cozy theatrical performance at your local playhouse and a dark moody seaside fairytale for the young at heart. And I mean this in all the best ways. This novella by J.K Divia gives us a little bit of everything including folklore, Fae, Selkies, and the ultimate
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