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A Spirit's Last Gift: A Winter Novella
Juslynn Vaxton is an average teenager trying to adjust to the changes of her senior year, life without her mom, her dad remarrying, creating memories with friends and planning for the future. But there is one little secret keeping the hands of time frozen - she's hopelessly in love with her best friend, Carter.
As fate would have it, a few days before the Snow Flurry Dance each of their dates cancel. Already with the necessary attire, Carter asks Juslynn if she wants to attend the dance with him, but is it a date or as friends? Internally battling with her emotions, Juslynn doesn't want to ruin their friendship, but would confessing set her heart free?
On top of keeping her feelings hidden, she also has to deal with the town's socialite, Cher. With cryptic messages from her rival, unresolved questions about her mother's death, and Carter's electrically charged touch clouds her judgment. The last thing Juslynn needed was to catch Carter kissing Cher. Emotionally imploding; she flees in four-inch heels on ice-coated stairs. Running away ends up costing her everything.
Several days later, Juslynn wakes to discover she's dead and has a demon, named Haste, watching over her. His job is to keep her from moving on, but what's more confusing is when he explains she's half Nephilim. For her to become a full-fledged angel, she must unpack her emotional baggage, say goodbye to the ones tethering her between worlds and release her regret by confessing her love to Carter.
But, Haste has other plans for Juslynn and a confession of his own that might alter her decision to choose between an angelic destiny or a cursed afterlife as a demon.
As fate would have it, a few days before the Snow Flurry Dance each of their dates cancel. Already with the necessary attire, Carter asks Juslynn if she wants to attend the dance with him, but is it a date or as friends? Internally battling with her emotions, Juslynn doesn't want to ruin their friendship, but would confessing set her heart free?
On top of keeping her feelings hidden, she also has to deal with the town's socialite, Cher. With cryptic messages from her rival, unresolved questions about her mother's death, and Carter's electrically charged touch clouds her judgment. The last thing Juslynn needed was to catch Carter kissing Cher. Emotionally imploding; she flees in four-inch heels on ice-coated stairs. Running away ends up costing her everything.
Several days later, Juslynn wakes to discover she's dead and has a demon, named Haste, watching over her. His job is to keep her from moving on, but what's more confusing is when he explains she's half Nephilim. For her to become a full-fledged angel, she must unpack her emotional baggage, say goodbye to the ones tethering her between worlds and release her regret by confessing her love to Carter.
But, Haste has other plans for Juslynn and a confession of his own that might alter her decision to choose between an angelic destiny or a cursed afterlife as a demon.
138 pages, Paperback
Published March 14, 2019
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About the author
Kathy-Lynn Cross
20 books83 followersI have resided, in the heat of Las Vegas, NV for the past thirty-nine years. Fifty-two years young, married for twenty-nine years, to my Split-Apart. I finally took my passion for writing seriously in 2012. My first story was published in 2015.
I love rose red and use it in everything, hence the bottle-blonde with red highlights. If my fingers are not busy writing mayhem, you will find me baking or hanging out with my family. When I need to recharge, I'll make a mug of vanilla coffee and curl up with another book from my TBR list.
My goals are simple; my passion is to be a 'Storyweaver', not a teller. I want to weave you (the reader) into my stories, not to escape, but have a sense of belonging. So Shall I Reap, Book One The Unseen Series is the beginning of Tevin and Alexcia's journey. I hope you will enjoy their journey as both of them share their POV of the story with you. See you in the Unseen.
Scythe ya later! x.x
I love rose red and use it in everything, hence the bottle-blonde with red highlights. If my fingers are not busy writing mayhem, you will find me baking or hanging out with my family. When I need to recharge, I'll make a mug of vanilla coffee and curl up with another book from my TBR list.
My goals are simple; my passion is to be a 'Storyweaver', not a teller. I want to weave you (the reader) into my stories, not to escape, but have a sense of belonging. So Shall I Reap, Book One The Unseen Series is the beginning of Tevin and Alexcia's journey. I hope you will enjoy their journey as both of them share their POV of the story with you. See you in the Unseen.
Scythe ya later! x.x
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November 18, 2021
I first read a version of this story in Echoes of Winter and loved it. So when I saw it in longer form one-clicked. This novella takes the original story a bit farther. I love the twist into the paranormal. Juslynn is in love with her best friend, Carter. Drama ensues and Jusylnn trips and falls. When she wakes up, she's not alive. Now she has even more turmoil to deal with.
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