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Toran: Gateway to the Other Side

Chapter 6 The Mission Control computers swarmed with static. Son of a bitch! Eli swept his hands over the desk, raking everything onto the floor—papers fluttered, his phone landed screen first, and empty cans of energy drinks rattled to the … Continue reading

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New Release: Strange Magic

Woo Hoo! My last novel in my Dugan family series has been released. If you don’t want to let go of the holidays just yet, check it out. Chapter 1 Dazzler Spitfire’s elven senses tingled, and her pointed ears twitched. … Continue reading

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Toran: Gateway to the Other Side

Chapter 4 Adrienne’s heart beat so loud it drowned out the cacophony of downtown Phoenix. Her husband and son were alive. She stepped forward to cross the street and join them.  Hands wrapped around her waist and yanked her backward … Continue reading

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New Release: Toran: Gateway to the Other Side

Chapter 2 Adrienne West focused on her breathing. In. Out. She could get through this. It was just a lunch. Lunch in downtown Phoenix near where her husband had been killed. One hundred eighty-four days, thirteen hours, and fourteen minutes … Continue reading

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Seeds of Destruction, Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Iona’s fingers froze on the buckle of her bicycle helmet as her door slowly opened. Sweat trickled from her temples. Someone was forcing their way into her apartment. Which weapon should she choose—the pen, the kitchen knife, or … Continue reading

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Seeds of Destruction, Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Kim Garcia cranked the AC to full blast. Cool air blew out of the vents she aimed at herself but did little to mitigate the furnace inside the sedan. Leaning forward, she rested her wrists on the steering … Continue reading

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Seeds of Destruction, Chapter 2

Chapter 2 “No. The company is not shutting down.” Marcus nearly choked on the thought. He quickly sealed his plastic container closing up the last bite of sausage and cabbage. Cabbage and sausage. The same thing every day. His life … Continue reading

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These Divided States: High Price to Pay

Chapter 8 Jane jolted awake but willed her body to remain motionless and her eyes closed. Her brain commanded her to run, to hide, but years of self-imposed paralysis held. She was safe here. No one could come into her … Continue reading

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These Divided States: High Price to Pay, Chapter 6

Chapter 6 Ogden Fitzgerald glowered at the crime scene tech who held open the elevator doors. Ogden stepped inside, planted his hands on his hips, and cleared his throat. The tech dropped his gaze to the floor then peeked at … Continue reading

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These Divided States: High Price to Pay, Chapter 5

Final days for 99cents. Chapter 5 Callum held up the vial containing the dead woman’s Cain’s mark to the light. Around him, the crime scene techs scanned the luxury suite for fibers, hair, shoe prints, and blood stains. Middle-aged Dr. … Continue reading

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