Five feet in front of us, the water breaks. At first, I think it’s nothing but seaweed, but the seaweed spreads. It rises. The seaweed is long, tangled hair, painted onto a skeleton with skin. Five feet away, an Elder appears. He is gray, sunken flesh and black eyes. He is open jaw and pointed fangs. He does not come closer or rise above chin level. He floats and watches us.
Edmund turns in my arms to face him. There is a long moment when I truly believe the monstrosity before us will simply disappear back into the black depths. But then, Edmund speaks: “We need your help.”
To Be Continued…
About the Author
Sara Dobie Bauer is a bestselling author, model, and mental health / LGBTQ advocate with a creative writing degree from Ohio University. Twice nominated for the Pushcart Prize, she lives with her hottie husband and two precious pups in Northeast Ohio, although she’d really like to live in a Tim Burton film. She is author of the paranormal rom-com Bite Somebody series, among other sexy things.
Email: sara@saradobie.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorSaraDobieBauer
Website: www.saradobiebauer.com
Other books by this author
Escaping Exile
Coming Soon from Sara Dobie Bauer
Escaping Mortality
The Escape Trilogy, Book Three
When they arrive at Edmund's family estate, his sick mother and her loathsome best friend await them. While ducking religious curses, Edmund struggles to harness an unexpected power gifted him by the Elder. Andrew fears for his beloved as Edmund becomes more and more monstrous—but vampires have always been monsters, haven't they?
A battle is coming, for Edmund's heart and his soul, and Andrew will lose neither. He escaped island exile and a near tragedy at sea to be with Edmund, the beautiful young sailor he loves. Andrew will do anything to keep Edmund by his side, but his most dangerous adversary may be Edmund himself.
Also Available from NineStar Press
Connect with NineStar Press
Website: NineStarPress.com
Facebook: NineStarPress
Twitter: @ninestarpress
Tumblr: NineStarPress