Dark Intent

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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Synopsis

A century’s old grudge. A burning desire for revenge. A hunger for carnage and chaos... For years, the Mercier family has despised Elsbeth, the Red Witch. Now, with her entering their town, Melisande Mercier feels her chance for a long-awaited vengeance is finally at hand. Yet before her plans can be put into place, the sexy sorceress finds trouble snaking its way through the halls of her manor. Downtrodden by the fact that her overwhelming desire for her cousin, Kenrick Locke, can never be, she unknowingly invites evil into her bed. As the son of one of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, her new lover seeks to unleash Hell on Earth with the Mercier family as his sacrificial pawns. Melisande’s only hope to save her family is to put aside her hatred and join forces with Elsbeth. Can the flames of their age-old rivalry be snuffed out for the greater good? Or will their failed alliance cause the world to burn? From the world of Falls Creek comes Book Two in The Spell Caster Diaries; a paranormal suspense series by author SF Benson!

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Author Biography

SF Benson loves putting a spin on a story. She primarily writes romantic fantasy with unusual characters in unexpected circumstances. SF’s books feature diverse and strong characters who have to work hard to get to their happily ever after. Sometimes the playing field is fraught with supernaturals. Other times it might be a pervasive magic. No matter how you look at it, her characters know how to meet the challenge and get what they desire—love! Published since 2016, SF has released sixteen books in five different series and has appeared in four anthologies! Under Nadirah Foxx, she’s written six books on the darker, steamier side of life. Curious about what all SF Benson and her alter ego, Nadirah Foxx, might be up to? Check them out at https://www.authorsfbenson.com/.

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Author Insight

Sudden Possibilities

Elsbeth was the first time I wrote about a fully-developed witch. I enjoyed every part of her aspect. But writing about the demon who enabled her? Priceless!

Book Excerpt

Dark Intent

The Red Witch was more than satisfied with the bargain she’d made with me. As she walked around her modest cottage, Elsbeth exercised her new abilities. Before her encounter with me, the witch had to wave her hand to fulfill her wishes. After my intervention, all she had to do was think of what she wanted, and it was done. She soon filled her humble abode with all the accouterments she had always wanted—beautiful furniture, exquisite gowns and shoes, and the tastiest morsels she could conjure. The female had wanted an extravagant life as a child with Dame Mother. Finally, she had it all.

But why stop with such simple things?

I intervened once more and manipulated her mind. She had to think on a much grander scale. After all, chaos never happened to those who couldn’t imagine greatness.

With my help, Elsbeth considered all she could do as a more powerful witch. No longer would she have to run from the hunters. She could easily stop them with a mere thought. Perhaps even banish their memory from the Earth. No other witch would have to worry about the gallows or the executioner’s blade. The idea filled her with such joy.

I nearly puked. My intent was not for her to suddenly do good in the world.