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    The Curse of Tempest Gate
    The Curse of Tempest Gate
    The Curse of Tempest Gate
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    The Curse of Tempest Gate

    By Karen Michelle Nutt

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    Clarity Shaw, a reporter for Unbelievable Finds, investigates the curse of Tempest Gate, despite the warnings to stay clear of the cemetery. She may be a paranormal investigator but she's skeptical about the stories regarding an angel statue that comes alive and the legendary devil's chair that holds its victims captive.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKaren Michelle Nutt
    Release dateDec 28, 2017
    ISBN9781370984039
    The Curse of Tempest Gate
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    Karen Michelle Nutt

    My name is Karen Michelle Nutt and I’m an author of paranormal tales, writing for The Wild Rose Press, Highland Press, Prairie Rose Publications, and Twin Star Books.Time Travels have been a passion of mine. I have always been intrigued with the possibility of being able to reach back in time and change the past. Common sense says influencing the past isn’t impossible, but I can’t help but wonder: What if I can?Fallen Angels, vampires and shape shifters embrace my darker side where their worlds intertwine with ours.Whether your reading fancy is paranormal, historical or time travel, all my stories capture the rich array of emotions that accompany the most fabulous human phenomena—falling in love.

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      The Curse of Tempest Gate - Karen Michelle Nutt

      The Curse of Tempest Gate

      by

      Karen Michelle Nutt

      Smashwords Edition

      The Curse of Tempest Gate

      Unbelievable Finds

      Presented by Twin Star Books

      Copyright © 2011, 2017 Karen Michelle Nutt

      Cover Art Copyright © 2017 Karen Michelle Nutt

      Smashwords Licensing Notes

      This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this eBook with other people, please purchase an additional copy for each person. If you are reading this eBook without purchasing it and it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of the author.

      The Curse of Tempest Gate is a work of fiction. Though actual locations may be mentioned, they are used in a fictitious manner and the events and occurrences were invented in the mind and imagination of the author except for the inclusion of actual historical facts. Similarities of characters or names used within to any person–past, present, or future–are coincidental except where actual historical characters are purposely interwoven.

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      Ramsey's Book Reviews:

      In all my years of reading I have never come across a story written quite like this one. The Curse of Tempest Gate is like finding a needle in a haystack. As I came to the end this fantastic tale, I was left with a tear in my eye and a sense of satisfaction and pleasure. Karen Michelle Nutt is truly gifted in her craft of weaving a tale. – Amy

      Coffee Time Romance:

      A well-wrought ghost story, this tale of angels and demons trapped in a cemetery to battle for all time will have the reader flipping the pages to see if the curse is broken. ...the passion between these two characters is believable and wrapped up nicely. I would love to read more of these characters as the author left it open in a way that suggests other stories about the writers of Unbelievable Finds. – Virginia, Reviewer at Coffee Time Romance

      The storyline was good, and I enjoyed the curse aspect of this, especially when Nutt added in a conversation with a ghost. Gotta love that. ~Ghost Writer Literary Reviews

      Dedication

      Dedicated to my family and to my good friend, Cathy, who gives me cherished advice.

      This tale is for those who aren’t afraid of what lurks in the dark. Enjoy!

      Clarity Shaw, a reporter for Unbelievable Finds, investigates the curse of Tempest Gate, despite the warnings to stay clear of the cemetery. She may be a paranormal investigator but she's skeptical about the stories regarding an angel statue that comes alive and the legendary devil's chair that holds its victims captive.

      Chapter One

      The Tempest Gate Hotel wasn’t a five star establishment, but a quaint Bed and Breakfast. Best of all, it stood within walking distance to the most haunted cemetery in Salem, New Hampshire.

      Clarity Shaw signed the register and handed over her credit card to the receptionist, Hester Higgins. The woman had dark hair streaked with gray and stood eye level with Clarity, making her about five-foot four. Slender built and spindly, she looked like she would fly away with the next wind, but her voice was strong and sure when she spoke. You look familiar. Hester’s gaze swept over her. Have you stayed with us before?

      No, first time, Clarity assured her. She glanced at the oak furnishings in the lobby sitting area, which consisted of two high-back chairs by the window. Their plush cushions were a dark hunter’s green with gold thread used to embroider the Celtic design on the headrest. A long, wood table stood against the wall with a coffee pot situated at one end of it with all the necessities to turn a cup of java into a coffee lover’s delight. The fireplace stood as the focal point of the room. The mantle was carved with leaves and nuts, an intricate addition, giving the added flair to make the room homey.

      Hmm. Hester’s brows furrowed, seemingly not satisfied with her answer of never visiting the fine establishment. You remind me of someone—minus the eyebrow piercing of course.

      Of course. Californians didn’t blink an eye, but in rural surroundings, piercings other than in the earlobe were probably an oddity.

      Hester waved her hand. I didn’t mean it as a slight. Piercings don’t bother me one way or the other. It’s none of my business what you young people do to your bodies. Though, some of it looks mighty painful to me. She continued to stare as she thought out loud. It’s the eyes. Yes, your eyes are an unusual shade of blue, so light for dark hair. Is your hair color natural or do you dye it?

      It’s natural. At least this month, she thought.

      Hester nodded as if she approved. The piercings she didn’t care about, but dyeing her hair she’d take offence. She should have seen her when she had blue hair. That would have raised her brows clear to the hairline.

      Oh, well. Hester’s slim shoulder lifted in a shrug. It’ll come to me. I’ll remember whom you remind me of. If you’re interested, we’re not far from the American Stonehenge. She met her gaze. It’s a maze of man-made chambers, walls, and ceremonial meeting places. It’s kind of like England’s Stonehenge. You know with it being an astronomical calendar that can determine specific solar and lunar events.

      Sounds intriguing. If I have time, I’ll check it out.

      No time to sightsee, huh? You here on business then? She asked as she ran the credit card and waited for authorization.

      A little of both. I’m writing a piece about the Tempest Gate Cemetery.

      Hester’s gaze riveted to hers with a look of unease. Are you a reporter?

      She nodded. "I work for Unbelievable Finds, a paranormal magazine."

      Mmm-hmm. You’re looking for ghosts then.

      Yeah, that would be nice, but not necessary to write my piece. Actually, I’m interested in the legend about the cemetery. I called a few weeks back and spoke with, she withdrew a piece of paper from her jean pocket, a Mr. Donner. She looked at Hester expectantly.

      Hester’s dark brown eyes widened as one eyebrow arched in surprise. Mr. Donner, spoke to you—directly? She seemed ill at ease with the idea. Her gaze scanned the room as if she expected someone, or something, to jump out at her.

      Clarity volunteered to cover the Tempest Gate Cemetery story since somewhere down the family tree, she was related to one of the families involved in the tragedy that started the urban legend. How much more fitting could it be to write the

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