DreamScapes

by R.L. Stedman

PARANORMAL ROMANCE

'Scott’s a crazy ice diver; he makes movies in Antarctica. A lone wolf, as the saying goes. I never intended to fall for him. But now, I’ve developed a craving for blood…'

'Never make music near a fairy mound, they said. But Tomas wanted somewhere warm and dry. Turns out, he had an audience. Will Tomas’ life ever be the same?',

In this short story collection, you’ll find a ghostly lover and a woman with magical tattoos; a floating man, and a missing store, an ice-cold scientist, and a vengeful mother-in-law. DreamScapes contains romance and lust, passion and loss. Some tales are long, while others are bite-sized.

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Discover The Shark Bell:
'My husband’s rejection cost me my self-respect. So I’ve taken up running, and (literally) stumbled into a gorgeous surfer. He says he wants me, but can I believe him? What he says makes sense: we only live once. But with Damian, I’m not sure that’s really true.'

Read The Blessed Creature:
'It’s mid-morning when the Bug and I drive into Asherville. When I turn down a side street, the Bug hiccups. I pat the steering wheel and tell it not to fret, we won’t be here long. But even as I say this, I have a feeling that suggests we might be here for a while. I get these feelings sometimes...'

Dive into Swimming with Penguins:
'That night, I had the strangest dream. I was racing through a dark forest, fleeing for my life. Behind me ran a monster, all golden eyes, and sharp teeth. My breath came in harsh bursts; my chest felt about to explode. I bent low, arms pumping, sprinting fast, and thought I was about to get away. Then something grabbed my feet – a stick, perhaps, or a tree root. And I was tumbling, falling, and my ankle, oh how it ached. Then the thing, whatever it was, was on me, hot breath in my face, smelling of dog and bone, and I screamed...'

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DreamScapes. Stories of fantasy and romance, mixed with just a hint of magic. Read them if you dare.

Welcome to DreamScapes, a spell-binding story collection.

190 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2021

About the author

Hi there! I'm Rachel Stedman, writing as R. L. Stedman. I live in the wild and windy town of Dunedin, New Zealand. My first novel, A Necklace of Souls, was published in 2013, and won a number of exciting awards - including Best First Novel, 2014!

You can find out more about me on my website www.rlstedman.com - plus, if you feel like reading a FREE fairytale collection, then copy and paste this link into your browser: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/66nq33qkbm

Hope you enjoy, and happy reading!

Reviews

[Emily Pennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

DreamScapes Stories . . .

In this short story collection, there is a variety of choices for your entertainment. DreamScapes contains romance and lust, passion and loss, fantasy and romance, mixed with just a hint of magic. Some of the tales are longer, while others are very quick to read. Titles are organized as follows:

♥ SEASONAL STORIES
• All Hallows Eve
• The Shark Bell
♥ BLESSED CREATURES
• Tattoo Committee
• Neighbor
• Charlene
• Cleaning
• Flowers
• Old Enemies
• Car Park
• Memories
♥ SWIMMING WITH PENGUINS
• Base Encounter
• A Desire for Meat
• Ice Lab
• After
♥ STORY SNIPPETS
• Grounded
• Black Water
• How to be Lucky or Luck Takes Many Forms
• Thumb
• Moss-Green Hair

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The blurb reads, In this short story collection, you’ll find a ghostly lover and a woman with magical tattoos; a floating man, and a missing store, an ice-cold scientist, and a vengeful mother-in-law. DreamScapes contains romance and lust, passion and loss. Some tales are long, while others are bite-sized. I would say that sums up these stories very well. I liked the missing store one. I know I will read this book again. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very interesting collection of short stories and the first I have read from this author. The stories are so different but enjoyable. What an imagination this writer has. This collection is a blend of paranormal, magic, fantasy, romance and whimsical. I enjoyed every one of these short reads.

[M.W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an amazing book! I absolutely loved it. I am so glad I had the opportunity to read it and I would definitely recommend it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.