Lynda Marie Vanderhoff

This is a medieval historical romantic short story, weighing in at about 15,000 words. It's bite-sized and priced just right for a quick read!

He was tormented by visions he could not control . . .

Sir Waleran is a knight of England's King Stephen who harbors a dark secret: he is tormented by the souls of the dead. He knows this horrible curse runs in his family, and is determined to stay away from his wife for fear of getting her with child. His father is pressing him for an heir. Avelina, Waleran's young wife, is afraid of men and confused at her husband's neglect. However, when the two meet again after a long absence, they cannot help but be drawn into each other's arms.

She was a timid, lonely, and neglected wife . . .

Avelina is lonely and looks to Waleran to be the companion she has always wanted. Waleran is a man who is at odds with his society. The church of his time calls him cursed. He hopes to find in Avelina someone who can love him despite his flaw and help him find the healing that he has sought his entire life. In the end, will she take a leap of faith and love him despite her fears? Will she love all of him and accept him as he is in order to heal his soul?

Only love and understanding can bring them to their happy ending.