Today’s first line Friday is from the anthology GHOSTS OF NEW ENGLAND: LAST LIGHT POINT, which was published in 2023. Three author friends and I penned 4 original stories all with one theme: a haunted inn in New England. The stories span 4 centuries, with mine the last and contemporary one. The book is currently out of print.
My story, titled A PROMISE FULFILLED, wrapped up the entire story arc. Here’s the first line:
The late autumn wind swirled around Daisy Morgan’s thin frame, the frosty breeze blowing off the water in an icy sirocco that cut straight into her bones.
After winning millions in a national lottery, local librarian Daisy Morgan sets out to revitalize the infamous Crow’s Nest Tavern. After saving the historic inn from the auction block, Daisy begins a major renovation only to discover some hidden secrets – and a few unearthly spirits – tied to the tavern’s history.
Writer Keegan Warren arrives to do a story on the revitalization of the tavern weeks before the grand re-opening. Keegan’s got a few secrets of his own about why he wanted the assignment – secrets that unfold no matter how diligently he tries to keep them hidden.
With Daisy’s help, he unearths a centuries-old murder tied to his family’s past. As they investigate, their mutual attraction grows. But will their budding relationship suffer when the truth is discovered?
*** I have one copy left and it’s up for sale on my Pango bookstore account:
