The Price of Resolve
While the promise of spring brought hope and life, there was no joy for Samuel, oblivious to its quiet arrival. For weeks now, the sound of hammers pounding had shattered the stillness of the frosty mornings. Their ominous rhythm filled his mind with a solemn resignation. As a warning to all, officials had ordered the…
Ashes of the Uprising
Within minutes, the dust had settled. Smoke drifted in lazy spirals above the deck, and the sharp tang of blood and gunpowder hung in the air. Captain Drew stood motionless, staring down at the lifeless body sprawled at his feet—a clean shot through the head.
He let out a slow breath, his jaw tightening.
“So…
All Smoke and Mirrors
A Lucy-Anne Parker Mystery … Mike began his walk down the sidewalk again before turning to look back at the homeless woman. There was something about her he just couldn’t put his finger on. Something odd. He shook his head. As though sensing his gaze, the woman looked up and began hobbling away, awkwardly pushing her…
Wheels of Justice
Elizabeth Lount drew a shaky breath, willing her heart to stop pounding. She dried her sweaty palms on the bodice of her dress. Her Sunday best. His life depended on her and that weight pressed heavy. What if this didn’t work? What if her attempt to free Samuel failed? Her confidence faltered.
Steps leading up…
Liberty or Death
“I’m to be banished, aren’t I?” Lount questioned in a raspy, dull voice. His worst fears affirmed.
“It’s worse than that I’m afraid.” Baldwin hesitated again before looking Samuel directly in the eyes. “The Chief Justice would like to make an example of your case in the way of capital punishment.”
Samuel blinked rapidly. What…
A Master of Disguise
A Lucy-Anne Parker Mystery … Charlie shook his head a little to focus on the face before him. Slowly the two images before his eyes merged into a beautiful female face full of concern and sympathy. Red lips that perfectly matched her hair colour flashed a smile to show a row of perfect teeth. She leaned over…
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
…”I’ll not stand by quietly watching the future of this land go to ruin. I haven’t been here long enough to forget the type of freedom they see south of the river. For starters, the freedom to bear arms is written right in their constitution. Return power to the everyday citizen, I say, give them…
The Escape
Samuel hesitated at the storefront, trying to see through the frosted windowpane. He glanced down at the folded piece of paper clenched in his frozen fingers. He couldn’t bear to leave the country without some word, some ray of hope, some reassurance of his love. He needed her to know that no matter how desperate…
Battle of Montgomery’s Tavern
The tavern’s heavy wooden door burst open, ushering in cold air and raucous laughter, followed by a band of rebels with William Mackenzie at the center. “Did you see that woman’s face?!” William guffawed and patted his belly, his eyes open wide in mock imitation. “I don’t think her eyes could have been any larger!…
The Gathering
A deep weariness clung to his bones, but Samuel Lount pushed on. It would soon be night and his band of ninety men were eager to push on. “Not much longer, men. We’ll have a warm meal waiting for us at the Tavern.” He adjusted his hat. “I hope,” he muttered under his breath. The…
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