BENEATH THE WILLOW by Gemma Farroww

 

BENEATH THE WILLOW by Gemma Farroww

  

This is a short story.  Also I think the cover is perfect for the book. 

Thomas’ girlfriend of 3 years Keziah is bitten by a vampire.  Unable to believe the reality of the situation, he nevertheless makes a promise.  One he isn’t sure he can keep.

This is a dark tale of promises made and promises not kept.  I love the fact that Gemma tells the story from the partner’s point of view.  How do you deal with the changing of your loved one into a monster?  When you see the physical manifestations coming on a daily basis?  How do you keep from going insane?

As a reader, you can really feel his inner turmoil of whether to believe what she is asking him to do or wondering if she has already changed, but she doesn't realize it yet.   His logical and emotional sides battle between themselves.  And then there are the dreams.  Real or not?

And from Keziah’s point of view, I like the incorporation of a mental midwife to help her with her changeover.  What she becomes at the end is quite frightening, but not heartless.  Maybe.

Plus, extra kudos to Gemma; no proofreading errors. 

I highly recommend this story and give it my 5 feather rating.  Great Job!!!