1818 Stories

Paranormal Romance/Suspense, 2000 words In 1918 a young gentleman at a party returns to the site where he witnessed an apparition of a beautiful Victorian woman in the depths of the bayou.

A young woman exchanges her hand in marriage for the financial freedom of her family. Rose Holt meets her betrothed on the day they are to marry. Mr. Adam Morton's brusque manner would be enough to send any young lady fleeing, but if she wants to keep her family from complete ruin, Rose must keep her word and become the man's lawful wife. Will Rose find happiness with her change of circumstances, or has she married a beast of a man?

1818, Cheltenham Heading a circulating library can bring in any number of patrons. One might even have the chance to encourage a young romance and help patrons stay true to themselves. *Originally written for an anthology of short stories but was not accepted for publication.

(Formerly The Black Knight 2012 Watty Finalist) Sir William Horton is Ashfern's resident Hero. He was the richest man in five counties and a well-known bastard. Rumors of every kind have been whispered about the infamous Black Knight, his all-encompassing cruelty, his frozen heart, and the twisted means by which he finds his pleasure. Every person in Ashfern knows to keep a wagging tongue still and eyes trained anywhere but on him should he come into view. So when Nan Harris finds him on the beach and is neither distant, silent, nor fearful, he cannot help but wonder. How can a simple beggar girl can treat him as though he is just another man? Who is this woman that can hold his attention with just a few words, or more importantly, who was she before coming to Ashfern?