Step into Wenbridge
Where laughter meets lingering shadows
The morning unfolded like a whispered promise, golden light spilling across the sleepy town. Autumn had draped the streets in amber, crimson, and gold, and leaves twirled lazily around pumpkins perched on doorsteps. Children darted through the streets in witches’ hats and tiny vampire capes, squeals of delight carrying on the crisp air. The town was alive... not just with celebration, but with a quiet, shared purpose: every ticket sold, every candy handed out would help the Missing Charity.
Kitty, Cormac, Beryl, and Dora paused, taking it all in. “I can’t wait to see it lit up,” Kitty squealed. “Everyone in costumes… it’ll be magical!” Just then, Lacey flitted past, fairy wings sparkling with sunlight. “Duty calls! Fairy Willow of Willow and Wist, if you please!” she twirled, scattering glitter in her wake.
A chill in the autumn air
Daniel watched quietly, heart tugging as Lacey’s energy lit up everyone around her. He still hadn’t told her he was leaving on Monday. The festival hummed with laughter, music, and lights, but Daniel’s gaze drifted beyond the crowd. From somewhere in the shadows, a door slammed... a sharp, deliberate sound that cut through the merriment. He froze. The warm glow of lanterns did nothing to soften the chill creeping up his spine.
Elsewhere, Diane’s hands trembled as she gripped the car keys, heart hammering. Tonight, she would act. Tonight, she would step into a world that might destroy her... and everyone around her! And in the distance, beneath the fairy lights and music, the night waited. Patient. Watching. Ready to strike.
Wait… what’s really happening here?
Did that excerpt leave your heart racing, caught between the cosy festival cheer and the unsettling hints of danger? Nikki McConnell wants you to feel the thrill, the romance, and the suspense of her new novel. If you're thinking, 'I need to read this book!' then your journey has just begun.