Francesca Quarto Livres

After learning of the disappearance of an ancient Chinese artifact, "Blood of the Red Dragon", Cathleen O'Brien accepts her next investigative assignment from the mysterious Dr. Chung Wu.She must secure the statue that holds the Perverted Blood Magic of the Artist, Feng Xi. If he controls the statue, his power over all natural life in the first realm, would be godlike and unstoppable. To complicate her search, Cathleen discovers her family is pledged to render one service upon request, to the beautiful Vampire, Lady Bao. She covets the statue of the Red Dragon to enhance her own powers and to bring about the ultimate destruction of her Master, Feng Xi.​ If Cathleen can't discover the hiding place of the deadly statue, this realm will belong to a Vampire or a demented Wizard! Either way, she'll first lose two people she loves and probably her own mortal existence.

Hidden away on a secluded ranch, the Wiccan sisters hold their Coven retreat, searching for peace and communion with nature among the towering Buttes of Utah. The tranquility of their days is shattered when the girls begin to disappear like water under the sizzling desert sun. They are under attack by unknown forces and even their dreams will make them vulnerable. The Witch of Appalachia, Cathleen O'Brien, has been called upon to rescue the missing girls; if they still live. Searching among the ancient pillars that soar like giants rising from the sandy floor, brings the young Wizard face to face with Morgayne. This half lizard Demon is known in Celtic folklore as "The Queen of Rot." Cathleen soon uncovers a devious scheme by one of the Coven's own sisters. Her allegiance is now bound by blood to the Queen, whose evil has subverted her very soul. Helping Cathleen to locate the missing girls, her mother, Brighid, uses her "This and That" Magic to protect her untested daughter from the powerful Morgayne. Time is running out for the abducted girls. Soon, they will have only dark dreams in a never ending night.

​Francesca has compiled a collection of her favorite short stories. They're sure to become your favorites too. From short and quirky to intense and spooky, these tales will grab your attention and keep you on the edge of your seat. Get ready for a fast and entertaining read as you discover why the author's stories have appeared in so many well-received publications.