Abandoned by the world around her, Carly believes she is fated to a life of torment at the hands of her stepfather and is desperate for an escape. When she can bear the abuse no longer and gives in to a thunderous rage, she suddenly finds herself in an unfamiliar, yet beautiful, storm world. This limbo between dimensions appears to be her private sanctuary, but it may just be her purgatory.
No one escapes fate without sacrifice, but is the price more than Carly is willing to pay?
YA, chilling suspense novella, IN THE STORM. 24k words.
IN THE STORM will be released on February 15th and will be available at all major digital book retailers for immediate download, including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Sony, and OmniLit, as well as on the Vagabondage Press website at
Excerpt
I can’t remember the last time I was this angry, if ever. My ears ring with the sound of my rushing blood. I feel my pulse in my fists as my fingers dig into my palms. I stare at the rain and forget to blink. The current in my ears grows louder.
I think I am daring him right now. I think I am daring God.
My body slightly rocks to my heartbeat. The lightning catches a snapshot, and the rain freezes in place. I have no escape. The ninth step creaks. I close my eyes.
There is a very loud CLICK in my head. So loud I jump. I spin toward the door, wondering how I missed the moan of the landing and his approach toward my room. I have to blink. Then I do it again.
Ash wishes he has a tough big brother to fight his battles for him, until his wish comes true.
Who is Big Brother and why is he so keen to help Ash? Does Big Brother have an agenda of his own?
In a vertical city divided between those above the mist and those below it, four strangers are drawn together as failing systems threaten everyone. To save Halidom, they'll have to cross boundaries, uncover forgotten technology, and repair more than
