PREY FOR THE DEAD – BOOK TWO

A long-buried secret emerges from the ruins of End House…

Five years of peace has ended for the residents of Oasis. Evil returns to wreak havoc on the seaside resort.

Linda Bennett’s dreams of happiness have always eluded her. Five years ago, she moved to Florida from New York to escape heartache. The Dead vampires and their leader, Wolf, had ruined any hopes of peace for her and her friends. Surrounded by vampires and hybrids—human vampires, Linda finds solace in her bookstore. Then one morning, the lights go out and an explosion rocks her shop and any future dreams for a happy ending.

Have The Dead and Wolf returned to exact their revenge on Oasis?

Linda and her close friends—Shana, David, and Louise—race to where lightning converges on an isolated spot behind the town. A sinkhole replaces End House’s former site. Around the hole stand The Watchers—the vampire police, the group of five hybrids, and The Elders—the local vampire leaders. Echoing from inside the dark pit are the voices of Father John, the vampire hunter, and Abe, the head Watcher. Trapped with them in the tunnels below Oasis is the magical door that controls time.

From this moment, Linda and Shana become embroiled in the twisted escapades of Todd, Sheriff Sam, and The Elders as they search for The Dead at an exclusive club in Disney World. Death and mayhem follow their every step. A masquerade ball and a romp through the tunnels lead to a showdown in the swamps of southern Florida.

Can Linda choose between Gregg and Todd—the two hybrids who compete for her heart and are at war on opposing sides? Will she find her happy ending?

Will Oasis survive the battle between good and evil?

HEAVEN’S GATE

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The sky is pink overhead.

I will try to lift my head.

Waves lap at the shore.

I can’t take much more.

I can feel the sand.

Please give me your hand.

I must see this before it’s too late,

And I am waiting at heaven’s gate.

LILAC LIGHTS

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As I walk slowly in a daze,

Surround me in a purple haze.

I could fall asleep in this tent,

The smell alone is heaven sent.

The scent of lilac is filling my head,

I need to find an appropriate bed.

I will just sit on this bench in the sun

And enjoy the lights of the setting sun.

HEAVEN

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Shelves to the ceiling.

Ladders to reach high.

Tables for my books.

Chairs to relax in.

Lamps to give me light.

Quiet for my thoughts.

A slice of heaven.

TEARS FROM HEAVEN

The sun hits my face.

Clouds roll by.

Followed by raindrops.

Tears from heaven.

Between the sun and clouds

they fall.

Propelled by the soft wind.

They blur my vision.

Stop me in my tracks.

Cause me to look up.

To the heavens.

To the source.

THIS ONE SPOT

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A peek at perfection

is what I need.

A glimpse of heaven

to fill my soul.

The hot sun

to fulfill my deepest yearning.

It’s all here for me

in this one spot.

ICE HEAVEN

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An ice heaven awaits.

Frozen statues in paradise.

Parties in the cold of night.

The Dead of night.

The Dead can’t feel the burn.

Their guests twirling among the frozen

Raise their glasses to The Dead and gone.

No melting until the sun shines bright

And The Dead hide their faces.

Take me away from here

Before I become one of them.

The night walkers who seek darkness

and revel in the cold night hours.

THE DEAD GAME

A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN

Alone with nature.

A feeling like no other.

A sky filled with birds.

Purple with the fading sun.

Sea breezes wrap around me.

Cocooning me in their mist.

Life stands still for this picture.

A glimpse of heaven from above.

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HEAVEN’S GATE

The sky is pink overhead.

I will try to lift my head.

Waves lap at the shore.

There can’t be much more.

I can feel the sand.

Please give me your hand.

I must see this before it’s too late

And I am waiting at heaven’s gate.

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WORLD IN MY HANDS

I hold the world in my hands.

Adventures to be explored.

Places to be visited.

Heavens to behold.

I hold life in my hands.

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HEAVENLY LIGHT

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   Darkness blankets the earth.

   One town glows with light.

   They are the ones chosen

   To walk in the heavenly light.

   Their fate is determined

   By a random toss of the dice.

   Nature’s specialty.

   Who will live?

   Who will die?

   A toss of the dice

   Supplies the answer.

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THE DUEL

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The setting sun brings darkness on its tail.

It closes the bright day of dreams and wishes.

It brings to an end the warmth of its rays.

The moon waits in the wings for its turn.

Its romp in the sky is accompanied by stars.

Twinkling lights to fill the darkening sky.

The sky is torn between the two heavenly delights.

It lowers its head in acceptance of the daily switch.

Even it cannot fight the dueling forces of nature.

NATURE’S THRALL

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   A beautiful fall day.

   A path through the red.

   Charcoal steps leading up.

   An adventure for me.

   Until the day turns dark.

   The leaves lift off. 

   Creating a red swirl.

   Around me in its haste.

   The wind cackles.

   The rain trickles.

   Night has come.

   The path is gone.

   And so is the day.

   
   

   
   
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   I look out at the sea so pure.

   A vision of delight and more.

   Setting sun is coming down.

   But there’s no reason to frown.

   I could see the ocean floor.

   Look at me I’m out the door.

   The sun may be gone for the day.

   The moon will soon be here to play.

   
   
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   A fantasy come to life.

   Waves of purple and pink.

   Carpeting of green.

   Fragrance of heaven.

   A bench for dreaming.

   The fantasy has come to me.