Beautiful Soul: A Sweet Paranormal Lesbian Romance Short Story

By Dayle A. Dermatis

Jennet, scarred from a fire and with few prospects, accepts the position of companion to the veiled, enigmatic Lady Vesta.

 

But Lady Vesta's secrets extend beyond what she hides behind her veil. From enquiring as to Jennet's marriage plans (none) to allowing Jennet to dress without a corset or petticoats due to the house's heat, she leaves Jennet intrigued.

 

Their time together rattles Jennet's emotions.

 

The truth terrifies her—but it also might be her salvation.

 

Captivating short story "Beautiful Soul" originally appeared in Cutter's Final Cut: Dragons, 2021.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Soul's Road Press
• Release date: Jan 20, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201864514

Dayle A. Dermatis

Dayle A. Dermatis is the author or coauthor of many novels (including snarky urban fantasies Ghosted and the forthcoming Shaded and Spectered) and more than a hundred short stories in multiple genres, appearing in such venues as Fiction River, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, and DAW Books.Called the mastermind behind the Uncollected Anthology project, she also guest edits anthologies for Fiction River, and her own short fiction has been lauded in many year's best anthologies in erotica, mystery, and horror.She lives in a book- and cat-filled historic English-style cottage in the wild greenscapes of the Pacific Northwest. In her spare time she follows Styx around the country and travels the world, which inspires her writing.To find out where she’s wandered off to (and to get free fiction!), check out DayleDermatis.com and sign up for her newsletter or support her on Patreon.* * *I value honest feedback, and would love to hear your opinion in a review, if you’re so inclined, on your favorite book retailer’s site.* * *For more information:www.dayledermatis.com

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Beautiful Soul

BEAUTIFUL SOUL

DAYLE DERMATIS

Soul’s Road Press

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ABOUT THIS BOOK

Jennet, scarred from a fire and with few prospects, accepts the position of companion to the veiled, enigmatic Lady Vesta.

But Lady Vesta’s secrets extend beyond what she hides behind her veil. From enquiring as to Jennet’s marriage plans (none) to allowing Jennet to dress without a corset or petticoats due to the house’s heat, she leaves Jennet intrigued.

Their time together rattles Jennet’s emotions.

The truth terrifies her—but it also might be her salvation.

Captivating short story Beautiful Soul originally appeared in Cutter’s Final Cut: Dragons, 2021.

BEAUTIFUL SOUL

The room was dim, the gas lights turned down, the draperies closed even though it was mid-morning. Jennet could barely see the dark green and gold wallpaper or the brocade pattern of the sofa on which she sat, back erect, hands clasped nervously together.

She certainly couldn’t see the features of the woman who sat on the wingback chair opposite her. A black veil shrouded her face; Jennet could just make out the brightness of her eyes, the motion of her mouth when she spoke, but that was it.

Jennet wondered if Lady Vesta was in mourning. That might explain her desire to hire a companion, the job for which Jennet was currently being interviewed.

The fragrant fire blazing in the grate made the room overly warm. Indeed, Jennet had noticed the house’s heat the moment she’d been ushered through the front