検索キーワード： "Brenda K Ward" SF・ファンタジー

Bridgette Shore, the renowned storyteller, escapes the crowded streets of Kansas City in search of inspiration on the tranquil waters of Lake Como, Italy. But as she drifts on her boat, Mystery Ryder, she discovers that the calm surface hides a deep and eerie past. Ghostly ships and forgotten secrets lurk beneath the fiery depths, and even the idyllic island that lures her in is nothing more than an illusion.

As midnight approached, Venus's seductive invitation pulled Mitchell away from the enjoyable conversations he was having with other guests. She promised him a private tour of the lavish mansion, and he couldn't resist. But as they descended the winding staircase into the lower level of the mansion, Mitchell's heart began to race with conflicting emotions. The heated pool, bathed in alluring colors, beckoned to him but also made him feel out of place without a swimsuit. He struggled with the appropriateness of indulging in such luxury when he didn't even own proper attire.

The city of Chicago is under siege by a terrorist-manipulated weather event. It is weather warfare! People are trapped in their Chicago offices and city apartments. Fear of death has the city paralyzed.