Secrets in the Mist...

Secrets in the Mist: Shattered Dreams by C. L. Stevens is a story of murder and intrigue with a bit of supernatural intertwined. In the distance, the orchestra was playing a lively, jazzy tune. The music is coming from the ballroom of the Dennyson Mansion. It is the eve of Melanie Dennyson's marriage to David Williams. It was going to be a perfect night, a perfect wedding, a perfect life for Melanie Dennyson. Arthur Dennyson was a self-made millionaire. He built Dennyson Toys from the ground up. It was a solid and successful toy company. He and Anne Dennyson were a loving couple, but did not feel complete until their beautiful daughter, Melanie, was born. She was everything two people could ever hope for in a daughter. Melanie grew up to become a beautiful, smart young lady who wanted to join her father in his successful business. Upon graduating from Whitmore College, she joined her father at Dennyson Toys. She met David Williams at Whitmore, and upon becoming engaged to Melanie, he joined the company as well. It was the eve of Melanie and David's wedding, and Melanie was the happiest she's ever been. But something went terribly wrong that night. Melanie was late to her own engagement party. She was found murdered in her cottage, located behind the estate. Her handsome fiance, David, went to find her. He became the murderer's next victim. Intertwined with suspense and mystery, the quaint town of Covington reveals a story of secrets, family tragedies, and ghostly apparitions. A brutal dual murder had to be solved, but it never was.

-- C. L. Stevens