BY THE BAY 2: More East Beach Stories
A collection of 14 stories all that have a connection to the East Beach neighborhood in Norfolk, VA
"Breast of Friends" by Jenny Sparks
Friendship can grow in unexpected circumstances. Grace and Judy are at different stages of life but they develop a wonderful bond as one of them deals with the fallout from a breast cancer diagnosis.
"Comings and Goings" by Karen Harris
Do you ever wonder, as you walk your dog, push a stroller, or meander the shady streets of your neighborhood, “Who is moving into the corner house?” “Which neighbor is filling that moving van?” Like a photograph, Comings and Goings gives a glimpse into those lives unknown.
"Dance Lesson" by Skip McLamb
Soon after his retirement from the Coast Guard, Chief Buddy McCain receives unexpected news and is launched on an interesting voyage to destinations way out of his comfort zone.
"Dead Drop" by Patrick Clark
East Beach’s Private Investigator, Cole Draper is back at it. There has been unusual drone activity in the neighborhood so he and his attractive new roommate investigate their suspicion that something illegal is happening. What they discover needs to be stopped and Cole is determined to do that…whatever it takes.
"First Landing" by Will Hopkins
1607. Exhausted English sailors step onto the wind-swept beach of a strange new land. Unsure of what lies in the dark forests beyond the dunes, and fearful of Spanish attack from the sea, the men leave this forbidding place to find safer harbor. Except two men. This is their tale.
"Forays Into Sailing" by Mary-Jac O’Daniel
Chance encounters sometimes provide the best opportunities for adventures, and new hobbies. “Foray’s into Sailing” describes Emily’s first sailing adventure. The story is a tribute to one of the sailing icons of the community, who was taken too soon.
"Gatlins Come to EB" by Elizabeth Kimball
Cate Gatlin's life is about to change. When her military husband receives unexpected orders, this new Navy wife finds herself on a whirlwind search for a new home in Norfolk, Virginia. Little does she know, a new world of possibilities awaits her in East Beach.
"Mermaid" by Jamie McAllister
Tad Phillips just lost his job and his apartment. When he is haunted by a mermaid in East Beach, he thinks he may also be losing his mind.
"Mule’s Big Day" by Will Hopkins
Mule Dantone woke this morning with a jackhammer hangover and a missing wallet. Worse, the redhead also nicked his new TV and rent’s due tomorrow. But it’s a pretty summer morning in old Ocean View, and Mule’s got a plan.
"Plein Blackmail" by Gina Buzby
An already stressed, young artist becomes the victim of a threatening blackmailer simultaneously as she embarks on a new relationship with a police detective.
"Prodigal" by Mike Owens
When he got up that morning, Lou Ballantine had the feeling that something wasn't right. By mid-afternoon he knew why.
"Proposal" by Gina Buzby/Jayne Ormerod/Jenny Sparks
A unique proposal goes forward despite a sad history, an old boyfriend, and an artistically-challenged fiancée
"Tag! You’re Dead" by Michelle Davenport
What would you do if you woke up on a beach with no memory of how you got there or what happened? And you were completely alone. Missy’s about to find out.
"Write By" The Bay by Jayne Ormerod
Carrie Hannover solves mysteries—in the literary sense. She’s a writer. But when valuable jewels go missing from her landlady’s home, Carrie finds herself embroiled in a real mystery…one fraught with real danger.
BY THE BAY: East Beach Stories
A collection of 12 stories all that have a connection to the East Beach neighborhood in Norfolk, VA
“Boneyard” by Patrick Clark
Heather Kroft has an unfortunate discovery during the landscaping of her new East Beach home so she hires freshly licensed P.I. Cole Draper to unearth the story behind her discovery. Clues from the past lead Draper to a surprising answer in NYC’s elite entertainment community.
“Herbie Meets His Match” by Mike Owens
Herbie longed for an ideal world where everything was orderly and predictable. But then he met Anna.
“I Have a Dress” by Karen Harris
Sometimes, life changes in an instant. Or a series of instances. “I Have a Dress” reminds us that love comes our way when we least expect it, blossoming from a single sentence, lightly spoken.
“In the Trenches” by R.G. Koepf
Mysterious noises and events in East Beach keep Sarah on edge during the week she meets her new neighbor. To add to the mystery, an architect and city inspector are both missing.
“Lights on Water” by Will Hopkins
Harry Bynde needs a miracle. He's got a dead end job, a hopeless deadline and a busted-down convertible stuck in the sand of East Ocean View. Harry might not get his miracle tonight, but maybe a mystery will do.
“Millie’s Missing Key” by Jenny Sparks
What happens when you forget to bring your house key with you on your morning walk? Follow Jenny and Millie as they retrace their steps to find the missing key. A light hearted look at the life of East Beach dogs and their owners.
With a passion for plein air painting, an East Beach artist sets out to paint a masterpiece outdoors when she discovers a body and a prospective husband.
“Second Chance at East Beach” by Michelle Davenport
The Dandes family is in need of a second chance, a second chance at their lives together. Fortunately for them, The Fates have decided to give them a helping hand. Will they take it?
“Secrets” by Jayne Ormerod
There are no secrets that time doesn’t reveal… That’s a line from a movie that earned Stella Gardner her first Oscar. Stella’s own secrets harken back to her youth growing up on the eastern peninsula Norfolk, now known as East Beach.
“The Sniper Sisters” by Jayne Ormerod
East Beach residents Dorothy Westmoreland and her sister Evelyn Binghamton have retired from lives of organizing bake sales and attending civic league meetings. But that doesn’t mean they're sitting in their rocking chairs. No, not these two. They become active in their community…in a way nobody expects.
“The Town Hall Incident” by Patrick Clark
Agents Dandridge and Estefan of the U.S. Secret Service meticulously plan every aspect for the protective detail of presidential candidate Scott Paige’s town hall meeting at the East Beach Bayfront Club. Both personally and professionally, they will learn that you can’t prepare for everything.
“Zinnias Always Bloom” by Mary-Jac O’Daniel
Zinnias Always Bloom is the heartwarming story about finding comfort and solace wherever one lives, and embracing the adventure and challenges that accompany all military moves. Most of all, it is about making a place home, no matter where that location may be.
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