Here is another tale that originated as a short story over ten years ago, titled “Reluctant Princess.” My Relentless Wench Muse impressed upon me that “There’s more story here, Mate.” As usual, She was right, and as usual, I listened to Her. The result is a prophetic, wild, satisfyingly terrifying tale. * * * * […]
Tag: Paranormal Romance Native American Spirits Indwelling Spirits
Despite the A/C pumping cool air into the cabin of the Imperial, the black exterior and matching leather seats absorbed the brutal West Texas heat like a sponge. Katherine was comfortable enough temperature-wise, but her parched throat prompted her to make finding a large glass of iced tea a priority. A rundown service station with […]
Katherine Jackson did not believe things that seemed to have no meaning should be left unresolved; just ignore them, and keep moving on with life. Bear in mind, her practice of leaving no stone unturned paved the way for her getting sucked into this bizarre prophecy thing against her will and better judgment. But, alas, […]
I enjoy engaging in dialogue with readers who are prompted to share their thoughts. It is personally fulfilling to know the words have been read and the associated story seen through the eyes of a reader. The added thrill for me is when some of the more subtle elements of a story are recognized in […]
The spirit of Big Crow with Little Feet knew of Katherine (Kat) Jackson’s existence long before she knew of him. The connection was spiritual and by blood. He sought her out because Kat had DNA markers from her mother’s side of the family acquired generations earlier through an unknown Puebloan Indian tribe. Kat was utterly […]
The first dream had no fundamental themes or storyline, only the remnants of what had been an erotic dream. No recollection of the dream remained in Katherine Jackson’s mind. The sensation of coming off intense pleasure was real and lingered as a question. Did the dream already happen, or was she entering the dream state […]
5/5 | Puye Prophecy by Gary G. Wise Featured Review Jill Rey July 10, 2025 Author Gary G. Wise opens his newest standalone with a powerful punch. No stranger to creating visceral dreams, Wise leaves our main character, Kat, with a lingering sense of smoke and unease. Quickly jolting readers into Kat’s orbit, “Puye Prophecy” takes us […]
Duwit chonah mowna jawneek. That phrase comes up numerous times in “Puye Prophecy,” and it references a “carrier of spirits,” not to the dismay of Katherine Jackson. “There’s no Indian princess spirit in me.” She never wanted to be a part of any of this Indian voodoo and yet she fell into a dream that […]
What do you do when your body has been invaded by a spirit from over a century ago? Royalty or not…harmful or not…it’s hard to ignore much less believe.