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Victoria Ventures, a beautiful, young, archaeologist, travels too much to find time for love. But at her best friend’s wedding in Scotland, she meets Tommy Garrison, a handsome archaeologist. Falling for each other instantly, he asks her on a first date. Selecting Disney World, they meet at the most magical place on earth. Enjoying the theme parks, scrumptious meals, and each other, they spend one afternoon playing golf. After slicing a ball into the woods, they discover a sinkhole. Their archaeological curiosity takes them into the hole where they discover an underground cave system. Returning the next day with gear and supplies, they follow the caverns for miles before stumbling upon the archaeological find of the century
Terri Talley Venters
Terri Talley Venters, Author of Carbon Copy, Tin Roof, Silver Lining, Luke’s Lithium, Copper Cauldron, Cobalt Cauldron, Calcium Cauldron, Chromium Cauldron, Zirconium Cauldron, Sulfur Springs, Europium Gem Mine, Noah’s Nickel, Manganese Magic, Platinum Princess, Plutonium Princess, Under The Magic, Iron Curtains, Body Of Gold & Elements Of Mystery Terri received her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and Master’s degree in Taxation from the University of Florida. She is a licensed CPA and a Second Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. She lives on The St. Johns River in Florida, with her husband, Garrison, and their two sons. For more information about Terri’s books, please visit her website www.ElementsOfMystery.com. Terri is the daughter of Leslie S. Talley, author of Make Old Bones, Bred In The Bone, The Closer The Bone & The Bonnie, Bonnie Bone. For more information about Leslie’s Cozy murder mysteries, please visit her website www.MakeOldBones.com
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Sulfur Springs - Terri Talley Venters
Sulfur Springs
An Under the Magic Adventure
By: Terri Talley Venters
To the happiest place on Earth
Sulfur Springs Copyright ©2017 by Terri Talley Venters
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This book is a work of fiction and any resemblance to any person, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The living human characters and story lines are created from the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. However, the places mentioned above the earth’s surface are real, even down to the menu items. But the places beneath the earth’s surface are created from the author’s imagination.
Editor: Leslie S. Talley
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Elements of Mystery Books
By:
Terri Talley Venters
Carbon Copy Saga
Carbon Copy
Tin Roof
Silver Lining
Luke’s Lithium
Cauldron Series
Copper Cauldron
Cobalt Cauldron
Calcium Cauldron
Chromium Cauldron
Zirconium Cauldron
Under The Magic Adventures
Sulfur Springs
Europium Gem Mine
Noah’s Nickel
Manganese Magic
Platinum Princess
Plutonium Princess
Stand Alone Novels
Iron Curtains
Body Of Gold
Elements of Mystery
Hidden Helium
Prologue
Excerpt from Silver Lining
You wanted to see me, Grier?
Tommy Garrison walked through the door of his cousin’s study at Castle Garrison in Scotland. Wearing Levis, a plaid flannel shirt and hiking boots, his rugged appearance never surprised anyone. His archaeology tools, nestled in his work belt, hung loosely around his waist. His straight, sandy blond hair was parted to the side. The sea-green of his eyes, a Garrison family trait, stood out against a tanned complexion.
Hey, Tommy, I’ve gotta surprise for ya. Let’s take a walk, shall we?
Grier led Tommy outside Castle Garrison. They stood on the terrace overlooking the sparsely landscaped lawn in front of the castle. Grier looked up at the sky and held his hand over his brow to block the noonday sun.
What are we looking at?
Tommy asked, looking at his watch like he had somewhere else more important to be—digging in the ground somewhere.
My helicopter, it’s due to arrive any moment now from Edinburgh.
Grier kept his gaze on the horizon. He moved his hand behind his ear and cocked his head to the side to listen for the loud noise of the rotating chopper blades.
That’s nice, but what’s this got to do with me?
Tommy’s tone rang with his impatience, another Garrison family trait.
Lilly is picking up one of her girlfriends from the airport. I’m surprised I can’t see the bird yet.
Tommy shook his head, took a step back and held up his hands in reluctance. Oh, no, please don’t tell me you’re setting me up with someone.
Grier turned and smiled devilishly. Trust me on this one.
Tommy threw his hands up in the air and retreated. Uh, uh, no way, I’m outta here.
Grier grabbed him and pulled him into a headlock. He treated Tommy like the little brother he never had growing up.
Dude, let go, you piece of crap. I don’t have time for relationships. My work is my life. No woman can put up with me being gone for six months at a time. Believe me, I’ve tried.
Tommy sighed.
Grier released him. She’s an archaeologist, too.
Tommy’s eyes lit up.
Oh, and she looks like Megan Fox.
Grier winked.
Tommy grabbed his chest over his heart like it just stopped beating.
You had me at archaeologist.
Tommy smiled.
Look, there she is.
He pointed towards the small spec on the horizon. Come on, let’s go meet her.
You don’t have to tell me twice.
Tommy followed Grier down a flight of stone steps off the terrace to the lawn.
The helicopter grew bigger and bigger, and the noise from the chopper’s blades grew louder and louder. Tommy covered his ears. The wind from the blades blew through his hair, and the helicopter hovered over the lawn before setting down. When the blades finally slowed to a stop, two women, Lilly and Victoria, emerged from the helicopter.
Both striking, the women were complete opposites. Lilly with her long, blonde hair, and Victoria with her long, brunette locks. Lilly wore a fitted suit, and Victoria dressed exactly like Tommy.
I think I’m in love,
Tommy said.
Chapter One
Hi, mom, I’m home.
Victoria Ventures entered her parents’ tiny house in her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina and dropped her duffel bag on the terrazzo floor.
Oh, Vicky, you’re home early. I’ll be out in a minute, just putting my face on.
Victoria’s mother hollered from the guest bathroom, knowing