~ A Speculative Fiction novella based on the legend of Atlantis with a twist of unusual romance ~
A burning need to see his homeland restored to its former glory leads Aluride to make an... More > irreversible decision. He then sets out on what might be a deadly mission.
Thera longs for beauty and wishes to deepen her friendship with Aluride. But she hesitates to go along with his plan, until she sees the long, titian tresses she could possess. Throwing caution to the deep, Thera joins Aluride on his daring undertaking.
Struggling to overcome their need for hosts, equipment, supplies, labor, and even their own unaccustomed desires they forge ahead. Will it finally be possible to raise the continent of Atlantis?< Less
Becca's Paranormal Collection includes speculative fiction stories with a twist of romance, mayhem, or suspense ~ but not necessarily a happy ending.
~ A Haunting Love ~ (Paranormal Romance) –... More > A witch and a police officer meet in a haunted house when she house-sits for Halloween.
~ Raising the Lost ~ (Speculative Fiction) – Can the inhabitants of Atlantis bring their island home back to its bygone splendor?
~ Dad's Favorite Holiday ~ (Speculative Fiction) – A murder occurs at a Halloween party and the many suspects are playing games.
~ Night of the Blue Moon ~ (Speculative Fiction) – Pandora's Box is opened at last and what horrors will be released upon the world?
~ The Rescue ~ (Speculative Fiction) – A crash on a planetoid could mean disaster for two explorers, but is it good news for one solitary creature?
~ Releasing the Beast ~ (Flash Fiction) – A man releases a beast of his own creation...
~ Cappuccino and Christmas Snow ~ (Flash Fiction) – A woman is either crazy or foresees the future...< Less
This Night of the Blue Moon is to be magical. Carissa has fulfilled her most important duty ever to the coven and looks forward to the ceremony to take place as All Hallow's Eve waxes into Samhain.
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But events go horribly wrong.
Screams, agony, terror, and death are everywhere. What has been loosed upon the world? What price will Carissa pay for being a participant?< Less
~ A Speculative Fiction short story with an odd twist of romance... ~
An angry almost fiancée, a discarded lover, a politician with a jilted daughter, and a disappointed father –... More > Gregory is not looking forward to facing them.
But this Halloween party his Dad has put together might be just the place to get things back to normal. Dad always says special things are bound to happen on Halloween.
Gregory, who has a definite eye for the ladies, has no idea just how special this night will be – or how deadly.< Less
Trudy thinks she must have lost her mind by agreeing to house-sit a huge, old, Victorian mansion during Halloween week. Lights switching on and off along with odd noises lead her to meet a certain,... More > handsome police officer named Simon. The attraction is mutual and undeniable. Maybe the scare was worth the chance to go out with this guy.
When odd things at the old house continue, Mina, Trudy's best friend and partner in a vintage clothing shop, teases her about having a poltergeist. Deciding she can deal with that better than an actual person out to do her harm, Trudy relaxes a bit – until the ghost takes over on Halloween, revealing a curse and an ancient, haunting love.< Less
Jessica Wilder was a psychic consultant for the FBI until she suffered burnout. The visions leave her alone for several months and she begins a peaceful new life. But suddenly the visions return... More > – children are being kidnapped. How can she not try to save them?
Detective Jonathan Lansing doesn't believe in psychics, but the young woman is very convincing. Will she help him track down a kidnapper? Is it possible she's involved in the crime?
Another child disappears from under their noses. As they follow Jessica's turbulent visions through several states and into Canada, Jessie and Johnny discover they want more than a working relationship.
Will their desires distract them or can they find the children in time?< Less
This collection includes a paranormal romance and speculative fiction stories with a twist of romance, mayhem, or suspense ~ but not necessarily a happy ending.
~A Haunting Love~ (Paranormal... More > Romance)– A witch and a police officer meet in a haunted house when she house-sits for Halloween.
~Raising the Lost~ (Speculative Fiction)– Can the inhabitants of Atlantis bring their island home back to its bygone splendor?
~Dad's Favorite Holiday~ (Speculative Fiction)– A murder occurs at a Halloween party and the many suspects are playing games.
~Night of the Blue Moon~ (Speculative Fiction)– Pandora's Box is opened at last and what horrors will be released upon the world?
~The Rescue~ (Speculative Fiction)– A crash on a planetoid could mean disaster for two explorers, but is it good news for one solitary creature?
~Releasing the Beast~ (Flash Fiction)– A man releases a beast of his own creation...
~Cappuccino and Christmas Snow~ (Flash Fiction)– A woman is either crazy or foresees the future...< Less
This collection includes the following stories:
Clint's Choice ~ Clint Sanders, rancher and horseman, loses the woman he loves to bright lights and a modeling career. Skyelar Harrison has no one to... More > turn to but Clint. Will he put the past behind them and help her?
Rena's Summer Vacation ~ Rena Caldwell heads to River Cove on the banks of the wild Chattooga River for a vacation and to help her cousin. Travis Benchley needs to wheedle his way into the lives of the two women. When Rena is almost run down by a truck, does Rena really want to know who is to blame?
Lovely Lottie's Treasure ~ Dani Adair travels to Seattle at the request of her best friend Abby to help unravel notes from an old journal. The 'Legend of Lovely Lottie's Treasure' has existed for years, but is there a real treasure? Hunter is asked to keep her safe. He discovers the favor a bit more than he bargained for when both Dani and Abby end up in danger. It's enough to give any man nightmares.< Less
This collection contains three complete stories of sweet romance.
"The Trouble With Fishing" takes a city girl to the great outdoors where she discovers a sexy wilderness guide. But what... More > about the man who brought her?
"Christmas Tears" is the poignant tale of a widow with two children who has no place left to go. Will a lonely police officer provide a joyful solution?
"Lady Constance Yankee Spy" is a historic tale of a southern woman who spies for the north and is called back to duty after the Civil War. Can she stop an assassin?< Less
"Finding Love the Hard Way" is a three story collection of sweet romance where the road to love is a bit complicated.
"The Trouble with Fishing" takes a city girl to the great... More > outdoors where she discovers a sexy wilderness guide. But what about the man she came with?
"Christmas Tears" is the poignant tale of a widow with two children who has no place left to go. Will a kind lawman make a difference in their lives?
"Lady Constance Yankee Spy" is a historic tale of a southern woman who spies for the north and is called back to duty after the Civil War. When she runs into a former protector, will they still be on the same side?< Less
Author Rebecca J. Vickery, John's wife, enjoys the challenge of adding a special twist to her stories of traditional romance. Usually they involve the paranormal, mystery, adventure, suspense, or a bit of fantasy along the way to a happy ever after ending. She has also branched out into speculative fiction with several short stories published to date. With ironic twists and unusual tales in the style of Edgar Allan Poe and Alfred Hitchcock, she hopes readers will enjoy her short stories in this genre.
Please contact Rebecca at booksbyrebecca@yahoo.com to request review copies, interviews, or blog appearances.
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