Destiny Series by Casi McLean

Award-winning "Destiny" is a novelette––shorter than a novella but longer than a short story––and a winner in the AWC's 2013 writing contest. The judges’ comments: "At first this story reels you in to what appears to be a formula romance. Then it turns the genre on its head, throwing a perfectly aimed, delightful curveball at the surprising and satisfying end. The writer doesn't rush any part of the story, letting the reader see, hear, and feel the magical eeriness of one fateful night... moreAward-winning "Destiny" is a novelette––shorter than a novella but longer than a short story––and a winner in the AWC's 2013 writing contest. The judges’ comments: "At first this story reels you in to what appears to be a formula romance. Then it turns the genre on its head, throwing a perfectly aimed, delightful curveball at the surprising and satisfying end. The writer doesn't rush any part of the story, letting the reader see, hear, and feel the magical eeriness of one fateful night." Self-reliant Reagan Nichols is used to challenges, but ever since twilight fell over Spirit Lake and that murky mist oozed inland, everything felt surreal. She thought she escaped to her isolated cabin to come to terms with her secret past, but when she finds a little girl wandering through the eerie fog, Reagan's attention shifts. Mesmerized by the child, she vows to save the little girl's father from the bowels of a ghostly vessel adrift on the lake. When she manages to find the cocky Jason Monaco aboard the nefarious ship, a supernatural force plots against them. Will they survive a confrontation with pure evil to meet their Destiny? Destiny, book one of the Destiny Series, is the first of five novelettes to be released in this series over the next two weeks. If you like the story, check out Casi McLean's author page and Amazon Kindle for more young adult and contemporary romance with a paranormal twist. less

The Gift, book two in the Destiny Series, is the second of five novelettes to be released in this series over the next few weeks.Savanna Bradford's impulsive reaction to her boyfriend Ryan's proposal spirals her into a rendezvous with fate and a mystical gift that could alter her destiny. When Savy accepted her new promotion, she knew the job required a one-year stint in London. Ryan would understand... moreThe Gift, book two in the Destiny Series, is the second of five novelettes to be released in this series over the next few weeks.Savanna Bradford's impulsive reaction to her boyfriend Ryan's proposal spirals her into a rendezvous with fate and a mystical gift that could alter her destiny. When Savy accepted her new promotion, she knew the job required a one-year stint in London. Ryan would understand. He knew how important her career was to her? It wouldn't be easy, but they would see each other often and the year would fly by, she thought . . . until she realized his plans for the evening included an engagement ring. She had to get away to think––just for a little while. But her brief sabbatical didn't included getting stuck in a ditch in the middle of nowhere, or spending the night with an an enigmatic old woman from the twilight zone. Will the timeless struggle between dreams and passion bait her into repeating history, or will a simple gift from her bizarre encounter steer Savannah toward her true destiny before it's too late? If you like this story be sure to check out the rest of the series. Keep your eye on Casi McLean's author page and Amazon Kindle for more of her young adult and contemporary romance with paranormal twists. less

Award-winning Destiny, was a winner in the AWC's 2013 writing contest. Below are the judges’ comments:At first these stories reel you in to what appears to be a formula romance. Then they turn the genre on its head, throwing a perfectly aimed, delightful curveball at the surprising and satisfying end. The writer doesn't rush any part of the story, letting the reader see, hear, and feel the magical eeriness of one fateful night.