by: Curtis Maynard
Genre: Paranormal Thriller
Release Date: December 18, 2023
Publisher: Maynard Productions
When the Riggs family in Mobile, Alabama, faced the mysterious death of their adoptive daughter Shantel Thompson, they never imagined her ghost would linger for decades…
In Curtis Maynard's heart-stopping paranormal thriller, 'The Ghost of Shantel Thompson,' a new family, fifty years later, grapples with a haunting legacy where the line between life and death is hauntingly thin.
Just as they begin to settle into their new life, their own young daughter is gripped by chilling visions of Shantel. It's not just fleeting shadows—she's entangled in a vengeful spirit's relentless quest for justice, a quest that spans generations.
As whispers from the grave reveal long-hidden secrets, this new family faces a terrifying truth: some ghosts refuse to be silenced. Now, they must confront the mystery of Shantel's death before her ghostly agenda consumes them all.
Dare to uncover the truth? 'The Ghost of Shantel Thompson' awaits to send shivers down your spine.
Balancing Life and Writing
The biggest thing to balance writing from my daily family life is to be sure I keep them separate and not spend too to much time writing. Between work, home life and writing I feel that I prioritize the family enough to be able to break away for my writing time. My wife actually gets a little involved as well. I can ask her about a scene and she gives quality feedback allowing me to utilize another set of eyes, and mind.
My son is too young to read books currently. But overall I have an amazing family that understands and support my author life.
When I do have time to spend on my writing, I am very flexible in that I can balance that time with my family so they do not go without spending time with me. I also balance my work with the writing and family time as well. I utilize any down time I get for writing. I try to keep in mind that time can slip away and writing for what may seem an hour could turn into several.
In between books, I am sure to spend quality time with my family and friends. I make the most out of the time I spend with them.
Hours drifted away as they immersed themselves in the accounts of the murder day, meticulously examining interviews with the neighbors. It was during this exhaustive search that Sarah stumbled upon an article that sent a shiver down her spine. Her face turned pale, and she repeated the word "no" in disbelief.
Concern etched on his features, Damian inquired, "Honey, what's wrong?" His worry grew as he witnessed his wife's deteriorating condition.
Handing him the article, Sarah whispered, "Read it. It's about the little girl who was murdered. She was adopted, just like Alicia. And look at the name. Shantel."
Damian's trembling hands held the article as he absorbed its contents. Shantel had been ten years old, the exact age their daughter had been when they had adopted her and moved to this very town. The uncanny similarities between the two girls sent a chill down his spine.
"D-Damian?" Sarah attempted to regain her husband's attention, her voice quivering. "Damian?"
"I'm sorry," he replied, placing the article down. "It's just... It hits too close to home. I mean, what are the odds that we would move into the very house where she was killed?"
"And the name, Damian. Shantel. How could Alicia possibly know about her? We never disclosed the fact that a murder had occurred in our home," Sarah lamented.
"Do you think she found out from someone else?" Damian posed the question, searching for answers.
"Who, Damian? She hardly leaves the house, except to go to school. Yet somehow, she learned about Shantel. Unless... never mind," Sarah dismissed a fleeting thought, her anxiety evident. "I'm letting my imagination run wild again. I've watched one too many horror movies," she chuckled nervously, masking her unease.
Concern etched on his features, Damian inquired, "Honey, what's wrong?" His worry grew as he witnessed his wife's deteriorating condition.
Handing him the article, Sarah whispered, "Read it. It's about the little girl who was murdered. She was adopted, just like Alicia. And look at the name. Shantel."
Damian's trembling hands held the article as he absorbed its contents. Shantel had been ten years old, the exact age their daughter had been when they had adopted her and moved to this very town. The uncanny similarities between the two girls sent a chill down his spine.
"D-Damian?" Sarah attempted to regain her husband's attention, her voice quivering. "Damian?"
"I'm sorry," he replied, placing the article down. "It's just... It hits too close to home. I mean, what are the odds that we would move into the very house where she was killed?"
"And the name, Damian. Shantel. How could Alicia possibly know about her? We never disclosed the fact that a murder had occurred in our home," Sarah lamented.
"Do you think she found out from someone else?" Damian posed the question, searching for answers.
"Who, Damian? She hardly leaves the house, except to go to school. Yet somehow, she learned about Shantel. Unless... never mind," Sarah dismissed a fleeting thought, her anxiety evident. "I'm letting my imagination run wild again. I've watched one too many horror movies," she chuckled nervously, masking her unease.
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