Cursed: The Past, Present and Future
by Thea ValentinePublish: Oct 15, 2020Book Overview
**The Cat's Meow**Electrical currents move through the air, an eeriness lurks as the sky grows dark. Addy goes to sleep in one time era to only be awoken in another. The year is 1925! She frantically attempts to find someone that is willing to help her. A woman in distress captures her attention. The stranger’s name is Violet. Through small conversation Violet reveals a haunting secret about Addy’s grandfather.
Violet unveils the secret of returning back to modern day. Drifting off to sleep, Addy finds herself back in her bed. Quickly bouncing out of bed she goes in search for him. In the kitchen, they discuss what had just taken place. The reaction on his face revealed that the woman wasn’t lying.
A knock at the door captures their attention. Addy fears the worst when a dangerous looking man shows up, and orders for her grandfather to be turned over. Seeking more answers from Violet she returns back to 1925.
**Affranto
Raine Ricci, oldest daughter to mob boss Giovanni Ricci, quickly finds herself facing a decision that could result in a matter of life or death. Her obsession towards her father’s colleague, Dante Milano becomes risque.
A serious car accident leaves Raine fighting to survive. A mysterious visitor makes himself known to her while she’s in a comatose state. Refusing to answer her questions, the visitor reveals that Dante’s intentions are harmful, and it would be in her best interest to end her affairs with him.
After a week she awakes to find herself surrounded by family. Feelings of uneasiness have her questioning whether she should heed the warning about Dante. Her obsession with him is toxic, knowing how she feels he uses his power to dominate her.
In a weak state of mind, she remains romantically involved with him. Only to find that he suddenly ends their affair in fear that the boss will find out their secret. Heartbroken to lose the love of her life, she ends up reealing a secret to him. Words are exchanged, Raine is forced to come to terms with a lesson her nonna attempted to teach her since she was a child, l’amore è cieco. Love is blind.
**Raine's Secret
Mafia princess, Raine Ricci, finds herself banned from the family. Her father, the Boss, forces her to leave everything she loves behind when her secret is revealed. Giving strict orders she finds herself across the country starting a new life. Two special men come into her life, bringing a sense of normalcy.
Years later, the death of her father, forces Raine to face the secret that has remained hidden for years. Now, she is forced to make a decision that could affect the rest of her life. Heartbroken by his death, he appears in her dreams. His personal hell is dark with evil lurking.
Going back home to take care of business from his death, Bobby and Tim make the trip back to ensure that she remains focused and safe. Strict instructions, by the new Boss, are given to her. Fearing for her life she finds herself getting out of town quickly. Stopping in a small town, she approaches the men about an adventure that catches her eye at a local cafe.
Halloween is a time for ghosts, goblins and all things scary. Raine talks the guys into a paranormal tour at a local haunted prison. Doubts fill their minds, but they agree. Investigating is not the only thing they have on their minds, offering her a delicious treat that she can’t resist.
Home from their adventure Raine discovers that some secrets will haunt you for life.
Affranto Content Warning: situations that may be offensive or trigger readers
