“Faking one’s own death does feel reckless, doesn’t it?”
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Perfect for fans of Poldark and Divine Rivals, “Candles in the Dark” is a quasi-historical romance that features smugglers, forbidden love, tea, and a lighthouse. This short story is available as an ebook on Amazon or to read on Kindle Unlimited. Read it in one sitting! (Approx. 24 minutes to read; 6k word count).
FINALIST FOR THE 2023 CIBA SHORTS AWARD
Basy survives the blackmail trapping her and her ailing great-grandmother in the lighthouse by funneling trinkets to traders in the nearby port.
But one night she rescues the son of the smugglers when his attempt to leave the family business by faking his own death fails, and she must decide if she wants to join his escape and find freedom.
Find on Goodreads here or better yet, see the vibes on Pinterest here and listen to the mood playlist here. (Recommended for authors of stories featuring the ocean, sparkling sun on water, hidden depths beneath the waves, etc. This is one of my favourite playlists, no lie.) Read it now!