Nicole Keenan is a police officer in a sleepy county town..content in her denial. She can hide her secret for only so long before an ancient grudge and the power hidden inside her burst to life. Dance with fierce warriors and Gothic fairies as southern tradition collides with Irish folklore. Nicole learns about love, heartbreak and The Burden Of Blood.

Long Stories Short is a collection of short stories, which includes several previously published readers' favorites. Written in a variety of genres, many with a touch of paranormal, there is something for almost everyone who enjoys taking time out from life's demands to escape into the realm of literature. Expect the unexpected.

A house fire causes tragedy in "Aftermath." "Magic or Miracles" takes the reader on a journey to decide if there's a difference. How long is "Forever?" Mark and Erin discover the power of the Ouija Board, in "You Summoned Me." Does Bigfoot exist? Eli believes so and "One Step at a Time" tells his story. Is there life after death? "A Candle in the Darkness" looks at both sides of the question. "Mountain Justice," a story of domestic violence, friendship and a horse's devotion might make you wonder how far you would go to save a friend's life. A hasty decision has devastating results in "Unintended Consequences." Dreams and reality collide in "The Hunted." Man's best friend proves that he truly is, in "Indisputable Evidence."